GE 2-9774 User Manual

2-9774

25-Channel Cordless Speakerphone with
Type II Caller ID and Dual LCD Display
User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that
the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power
utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together.
This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Party lines are subject to telephone company tariffs and, therefore, you may not be able to use

your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone
company.

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential
radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although
there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and
verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s
antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into
separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for
Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. This device complies
with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................... 2

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NTERFERENCE INFORMATION ............... 2

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY .............. 2

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NTRODUCTION ..................................... 4

CALLER ID ........................................ 4

CALL WAITING ................................... 4

CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING ............. 4

VOICE MESSAGING ............................. 4

DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM ................... 4

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NSTALLATION AND SETUP ....................... 5

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 5

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ESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................... 6

W

ALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 7

TELEPHONE SETUP ............................ 8

R

INGER SWITCH ................................ 8

V

OLUME .......................................... 8

SETTING THE AREA CODE FOR CALLER

ID ............................................. 9

T

ELEPHONE OPERATION ....................... 10

TO MAKE A CALL AT THE BASE

UNIT .................................... 10

TO RECEIVE A CALL AT THE BASE

UNIT .................................... 10

T

O MAKE A CALL FROM THE

HANDSET .............................. 10

R

ECEIVING A CALL .......................... 10

D

ISTINCTIVE RING ........................... 11

AUTO STANDBY .............................. 11

A

UTOMATIC REDIAL ......................... 11

T

O REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER CALLED

THE HANDSET ..................... 11

AT

TO REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER CALLED AT

BASE ................................ 12

THE

FAST REDIAL .................................. 12

M

UTE ........................................... 12

C

HANNEL ....................................... 12

TEMPORARY TONE .......................... 13

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NTERCOM ...................................... 13

TO ACTIVATE INTERCOM ................. 14

FLASH ........................................... 15

P

AGE ............................................ 16

U

SING THE SPEAKERPHONE .............. 16

NSWERING AND PLACING CALLS ...... 17

A
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND

HANDSET ................................... 17

C

ALLER ID OPERATION ........................ 18

RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS ........ 18

R

EVIEWING MESSAGES .................... 19

M

ESSAGE ERRORS .......................... 19

DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ......... 20

D

ELETING CALLER ID RECORDS ......... 20

D

ELETING ALL CALLER ID

RECORDS .................................. 20

S

PECIAL FEATURES .............................. 21

C

ALL WAITING WITH CALLER ID ........ 21

STORING NAMES AND NUMBERS ....... 21

I

NSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING

SEQUENCE .............................. 23

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ...... 23

D

IALING A STORED NUMBER ......... 23

U

SING CALL BACK ...................... 24

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 24

R

EVIEWING AND DELETING STORED

NUMBERS ............................... 25

V

ERY IMPORTANT PERSON (VIP)

F

EATURE ................................... 25

STORING A VIP NUMBER IN

MEMORY

C

ALLING A VIP NUMBER ............... 26

................................. 25

REMOVING A VIP NUMBER ............ 26

E

RASING ALL VIP NUMBERS .......... 26

OICE MESSAGING ...................... 26

V

M

ESSAGE INDICATORS ..................... 27

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ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 28

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 28

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ROUBLESHOOTING T IPS ....................... 29

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ALLER ID..................................... 29

CALL WAITING ............................... 29

T

ELEPHONE .................................... 30

REN N

UMBER ................................... 32

CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 33

T

ELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ...... 33

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EPLACING THE BATTERY ....................... 34

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 35

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NDEX ............................................... 37

ERVICE ............................................ 39

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INTRODUCTION

Your GE cordless phone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high
quality performance. You can use this phone with basic telephone service,
but it fully functions when equipped with the following custom calling
features:

CALLER ID

This feature allows you to see the number or name and number of the
person calling before you answer the phone.

CALL WAITING

This feature allows you to answer incoming calls while you are talking on
the phone.

CALLER ID WITH CALL WAITING

Also known as Type II Caller ID, this feature allows you to see the name
and number of a call that beeps in while you are talking on the phone with
someone else.

VOICE MESSAGING

This feature requires a subscription from the telephone company, allows
callers to leave messages while you are talking on the phone.

DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to prevent false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

IMPORTANT

When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code.
After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the hand­set in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should
have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in
your home goes out.

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

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Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Short telephone line cord

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Base

Handset

Wall mount bracket

Telephone line cord

NOTE: Use only the Thomson power supply #5-2429 that came with this unit.

Using other adapters may damage the unit.

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need an RJ11(CA11A) type modular jack, which is the
most common type of phone jack and might look like the
one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your
local phone company to find out how to get one installed.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed
near or on top of a TV or VCR. If such interference continues, move the
cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN

WARNING:

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE

ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

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DESKTOP INSTALLATION

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4

T/P switch

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5

NOTE: For desktop charging, the

handset is able to charge facing up
or facing down.

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1. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to TONE for touch-tone service, or PULSE
for pulse (rotary) service. If you don’t know which type of service you
have, check with the phone company.

2. Set the RINGER switch to ON so the handset rings for incoming calls.

3. Plug the power supply cord into the base and into an AC outlet.

4. Raise the base antenna.

5. Place handset in the base. Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours
before using the first time. The CHARGE/IN USE light comes on indicat­ing that the battery is charging. If you don’t charge the handset

battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone,
performance of the battery will be compromised.

6. After charging, connect the telephone line cord to the phone and then to
the wall jack.

NOTE: Use only the Thomson power supply # 5-2429 that is compatible with
this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Because it is necessary to cradle
the handset for 12 hours prior to
connecting it for use the first time,
it is better to leave the unit on a flat
surface during inital charge before
attempting to hang it on the wall.

1. Plug the power supply cord into
the base and into an AC outlet.

2. Place the handset in the base.

Allow phone to charge for
12 hours before using the
first time. The CHARGE/IN USE

light comes on. If you don’t
charge the handset battery
properly (for 12 hours) when you
first set up the phone, the
battery’s performance will be
compromised.

3. After charging, plug the short
telephone line cord into the
phone jack on the back of the
unit and then to the wall jack.

4. Attach the wall mount bracket by
inserting the two tabs at the top
and then snapping the tab at the
bottom into place.

5. Slip the mounting holes over the
wall plate posts and slide the unit
down firmly into place. (Wall
plate not included.)

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3

4

NOTE: Use only the Thomson

power supply # 5-2429 that is
compatible with this unit. Using
other adapters may damage the
unit.

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PHONE LINE

DC 12V

POWER

TONE PULSE

SPEAKER

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TELEPHONE SETUP

After charging the handset for an initial
12 hours:

1. Set the PULSE/TONE switch to TONE for
touch-tone service or PULSE for rotary
service. If you don’t know which type of
service you have, check with the phone
company.

2. Turn on the RINGER switch so the handset
rings for incoming calls.

PULSE/TONE switch

1

RINGER SWITCH

The handset ringer switch can be
set to ON or OFF.

Also, the base has a 3-position
switch (OFF, LO, and HI) that
controls the unit's ringing ability.

If the switch is OFF, the unit will not
ring.

VOLUME

The handset has a VOLUME switch
with two settings: HI and NORMAL.
The base has a variable slide
control.

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2

RINGER switch

VOLUME
control

HIGH • • NORMAL

VOLUME

ON • • OFF

RINGER

HIGH • • NORMAL

VOLUME

ON • • OFF

RINGER

SETTING THE AREA CODE FOR CALLER ID

SPEAKER

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Setting your area code is necessary for proper caller ID operation.
Once you set the code, the phone will automatically remove it from local

calls within your area when a number from Caller ID is dialed back. You
must set the area code on both the handset and the base.

To set your area code:

1. Make sure the handset or speakerphone is OFF.

2. Press ENTER. The Caller ID display prompts you to enter your area

code.

3. Enter your 3-digit area code by pressing the appropriate number keys.
3a. If 7-digit dialing (no area code) is accepted for local calls in you area,

enter your 3-digit area code using the number keys.

3b. If, instead, 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for ALL

local calls in your area, enter "000" to prevent area codes from being
removed.

The phone emits 2 beeps to confirm it has accepted the area code entry.

4. To change or enter your area code again, follow steps 1-3 above.

ENTER
button

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

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TO MAKE A CALL AT THE BASE UNIT

1. Press SPEAKER. The indicator

light will come on.

2. Wait for dial tone.

3. Dial phone number.

4. When finished, press SPEAKER

to hang up.

TO RECEIVE A CALL AT THE BASE UNIT

1. Press SPEAKER.

2. When finished, press SPEAKER

to hang up.

TO MAKE A CALL FROM THE HANDSET

To make a call, press the PHONE
button before you dial. To hang up,
press PHONE again or put the
handset back on the base.

RECEIVING A CALL

1. Check the display to see who is

calling.

2. Press the PHONE button to

answer the call.

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DISTINCTIVE RING

The base unit and the cordless
handset are capable of receiving
the distinctive ringing patterns
generated through your local
telephone company as a special
service. This custom calling service
is available only through your local
telephone company.

AUTO STANDBY

While the handset is "on", place it in
the base and it will automatically
hang up.

AUTOMATIC REDIAL

The handset and base each keep a
separate redial number (up to 48
digits).

The number will remain in the
redial memory until another
number is dialed.

TO REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER CALLED AT THE HANDSET

1. Pick up handset.

2. Press PHONE.

3. Wait for dial tone.

4. Press REDIAL.

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TO REDIAL THE LAST NUMBER

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CALLED AT THE BASE

1. Press SPEAKER.

2. Wait for dial tone.

3. Press REDIAL.

FAST REDIAL

If you want to keep dialing a busy
number in rapid succession, you
can do so with Fast Redial. When
you hear the busy signal, just press
the REDIAL button. The phone will
go off-line, on-line and then redial
the busy number. Press REDIAL to
try again.

MUTE

To prevent the person you are
speaking to from hearing you while
in speakerphone mode, press the
MUTE button. Mute can be accessed
from the base, and "
show in the base display. Press
MUTE again to cancel.

CHANNEL

While talking, if you ever experience
any interference or don’t have clear
voice quality, press and release the
CHANNEL (CH) button on the
handset to advance to another
channel.

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REDIAL
button

MUTE
button

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