GE 2-9921, 2-9920 User Manual

900MHz Cordless Telephone User’s Guide
2-9920/2-9921
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
• Party lines are subject to state 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.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatiblility.
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
INTRODUCTION
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Your GE 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new cordless telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION ........... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
EARING AID COMPATIBILITY ................... 2
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ETTING STARTED ................................ 4
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BEFORE Y OU BEGIN ........................... 4
ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ...... 4
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ESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................... 5
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 6
ORDLESS PHONE BASICS ...................... 7
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AKING A CALL ............................... 7
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IN USE INDICATOR ......................... 7
EDIAL (RE/PA) ........................... 7
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ECEIVING A CALL ............................. 7
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FLASH BUTTON................................. 8
VOLUME) SWITCH..................... 8
VOL ( RING/PWR (
RINGER AND POWER)
SWITCH ....................................... 8
ELECTING A RING SOUND (PGM
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UTTON) ..................................... 9
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MUTE BUTTON ................................. 9
EMPORARY T ONE ............................. 9
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AGING THE HANDSET...................... 10
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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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
DVANCED FEATURES .......................... 10
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CHANNEL BUTTON (CHAN)............. 10
HE MEMORY FEATURE ................... 10
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TORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ... 10
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CHANGING A STORED NUMBER .......11
TORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............11
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TORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY ....... 11
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DIALING A STORED NUMBER ......... 12
HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 12
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EADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ..... 13
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CONNECTING HEADSET TO HANDSET .... 13
ONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 13
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HANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 14
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BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..... 14
ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 15
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ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 17
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CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 17
ERVICE ............................................ 18
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NDEX ............................................... 19
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ACCESSORY FORM .............................. 20
IMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 21
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 EXCLAMATI POINT WITHIN T TRIANGLE IS WARNING SI ALERTING YOU IMPORTAN INSTRUCTION ACCOMPANYIN THE PRODUC

GETTING STARTED

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Headset (for 2-9921 only)
Belt Clip (for 2-9921 only)
IN USE
CHARGE/ PAGE
PAGE
IN USE
BAT LOW
TALK
RE/PA
FLASH
ABC
1
2
JKL MNO
GHI
4
5
PQRS
TUV
7
8
OPER
TONE
0
*
ON OFF–RING
PGM MEM
PWR–ON OFF
CHAN
MUTE
DEF
3
6
WXYZ
9
#
Telephone line cord
Base plate
Base
Short telephone line cord
Handset
AC power adapter
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 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 interference continues, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
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DESKTOP INSTALLATION

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2
6
4
T/P switch
7
1
1. Make sure base plate is securely fastened.
2. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and into a modular jack.
3. Plug the power supply cord into the POWER 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet.
4. Set the T/P switch to T for touch-tone service, or P for pulse (rotary) service. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.
5. Set RING switch (on the handset) to ON.
6. Raise the base antenna.
7. Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/PAGE light (on the base) comes on to indicate that the battery is charging. If
you don’t charge the handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when first set up the phone, performance of the battery will be compro­mised.
NOTE: Use only the Thomson power supply that is compatible with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

1. Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot. You need to do this so the handset doesn’t fall out of the base.
2. Plug the short telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the unit and plug the other end into a modular wall jack.
3. Connect the power adapter to the POWER 9V DC jack on the phone.
4. Install the base plate by putting the tabs into the slots on the top of the unit first, and then snapping the bottom tabs into place.
5. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not included.)
6. Set the T/P switch to T for touch-tone service, or P for pulse (rotary) service. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.
7. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an AC outlet.
8. Set RING switch to ON.
9. Raise the base antenna.
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2
3
5
4
9
10
IN USE
CHARGE/ PAGE
PAGE
7
6
10. Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/PAGE
light comes on to indicate that the battery is charging. You must
charge the handset battery continuously (without using the phone) for 12 hours when you set up the phone.

CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

MAKING A CALL

WXYZ
CHAN
MUTE
DEF
3
6
9
#
TALK button
RE/PA Redial/Pause button
After initial set up, put handset in the base for 12 hours to charge the battery.
The only two things you need to know to make a call are:
• Press the TALK button before you dial.
• Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up.

IN USE INDICATOR

You know the phone is on when you see the IN USE indicator on the handset light.

REDIAL (RE/PA)

Press the TALK button, then press the RE/ PA (redial/pause) button to redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).

RECEIVING A CALL

IN USE
TALK
RE/PA
FLASH
ABC
1
JKL MNO
GHI
4
PQRS
TUV
7
OPER
TONE
*
ON OFF–RING
PGM MEM
PWR–ON OFF
To answer a call when the handset is out of the base, you must press the TALK button before you can talk.
BAT LOW
2
5
8
0
7
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