GE 2-9950 User Manual
2-9950
900MHz 32-Channel Cordless Telephone
with Digital Messaging System
User’s Guide
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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.
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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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 Compatibility.
NOTE: Digital Security System
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security
code which prevents false ringing from other cordless telephones. After
a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in
the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
WARNING:
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION .... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION............ 3
EARING AID COMPATIBILITY ........... 3
H
NTRODUCTION .................................. 4
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GETTING STARTED ................................ 5
EFORE YOU BEGIN .......................... 5
B
ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ...... 5
M
DESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................... 6
ALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 7
W
ETUP ............................................ 8
S
SETTING DAY AND TIME .................... 8
O CHECK DAY AND TIME ................ 9
T
ASE RINGER ON/OFF ...................... 9
B
SETTING NUMBER OF RINGS ............. 10
ETTING REMOTE ACCESS CODE ....... 10
S
NDICATORS ........................................ 12
I
BASE UNIT .................................... 12
ANDSET ....................................... 12
H
ORDLESS PHONE BASICS .................... 13
C
MAKING A CALL ............................. 13
N USE INDICATOR ....................... 13
I
EDIAL ...................................... 13
R
RECEIVING A CALL .......................... 13
LASH ....................................... 13
F
OLUME SWITCH ......................... 14
V
RING/PWR SWITCH ....................... 14
ELECTING A RING SOUND ............... 15
S
UTE BUTTON ............................... 15
M
TEMPORARY TONE .......................... 15
AGING THE HANDSET ..................... 16
P
HAN (CHANNEL) ............................ 16
C
PHONE RECORD .............................. 17
OOM MONITOR ............................. 17
R
ANDSET CALL SCREENING .............. 18
H
4
ELP ............................................ 18
H
EMOTE ACCESS ............................ 19
R
ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS DURING
PLAYBACK .................................. 19
HE MEMORY FEATURE ....................... 20
T
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ... 20
TORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY ..... 20
S
TORING A REDIAL NUMBER ........... 20
S
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ...... 21
IALING A STORED NUMBER ......... 21
D
HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 22
C
DIGITAL ANSWERING BASICS ................ 23
OWER ON/OFF ............................. 23
P
TATUS CHECK ............................... 23
S
RECORDING OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENTS ....................... 23
HECKING ANNOUNCEMENTS (FROM
C
BASE ONLY)............................. 24
EMO RECORDING ......................... 25
M
ESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 25
M
PAUSING PLAYBACK ..................... 26
ANCELING PLAYBACK .................. 26
C
EVIEWING MESSAGES ................. 26
R
SKIPPING MESSAGES ................... 26
RASING MESSAGES ....................... 27
E
TO ERASE A SINGLE MESSAGE:........ 27
TO ERASE OLD MESSAGES: ............. 27
EMOTE OPERATIONS .......................... 28
R
HANGING THE BATTERY ...................... 29
C
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..... 29
ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 30
T
ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 32
G
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 32
ERVICE ............................................ 33
S
NDEX ............................................... 34
I
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 35
IMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 37
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GETTING STARTED
TUV
1
4
5
6
GHI
7
PQRS
8
9
WXYZ
OPER
0
#
*
2
3
TONE
JKL MNO
ABC
DEF
PAUSE
MUTE
HELP
TALK
REMOTE
CHAN
RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
IN USE
REMOTE
REDIAL
FLASH
MEM
BAT LOW
MEMO
ROOM NEW MSG
ON/OFF
ERASE
STOP
ANNOUNCE
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base plate
AC power adapter
Short telephone
Telephone line cord
line cord
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.
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.
ANSWER
IN USE
CHARGE
MESSAGERING
PAGE
MESSAGE/MEMO
ANNOUNCE ERASE STOP
TIME
MENU SET ON/OFF
PAGE
FULL
ANSWER
HandsetBase
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DESKTOP INSTALLATION
2
3
1. Make sure base plate is securely
fastened.
2. Plug the power supply cord into
the POWER 9V DC jack on the
base and into an AC outlet. The
LED indicators will all light up.
NOTE: Use only the Thomson
5-2420 power supply that is
compatible with this unit. Using
other adapters may damage the
unit.
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This is normal operation. The
LEDs will go out after about 30
seconds.
3. Place handset in the base to
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charge for 12 hours. The
CHARGE/IN USE 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 you
first set up the phone, performance of the battery will be
compromised.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and
into a modular jack.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Plug the power supply cord into
the POWER 9V DC jack on the
base and into an AC outlet. The
LED indicators will all light up.
This is normal operation. The
LEDs will go out after about 30
seconds.
Place handset in the base to charge
for 12 hours. The CHARGE/IN USE
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.
2. Flip the base plate and re-install
it by putting the tabs into the
slots on the top of the unit first,
and then snapping the bottom
tabs into place.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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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2
3
4
5
7
SETUP
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
1. Set the T/P switch to T for touchtone service, or P for pulse
(rotary) service. If you don’t know
which type of service you have,
check with the phone company.
2. Set RING switch to ON.
ON OFF–RING
CHAN
PWR ON OFF
RING
BAT LOW
3. Raise the base antenna.
4. Set message length switch to
desired setting.
SETTING DAY AND TIME
1. Hold TIME SET until the unit
announces a day of the week.
2. Press to advance through the
days or to reverse through
the days until the unit announces
the correct day of the week.
3. Press TIME SET to confirm your
choice.
The unit will announce the hour.
Max 1 min Announce Only
3
Message Length
1
T/P
-
+
4. Press to advance through the
hours or to reverse through
the hours until the unit announces the correct hour of the
day.
Note: The prompts for “Setup” will cancel after
8
several seconds if no buttons are pressed.
5. Press TIME SET to confirm your
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
choice.
The unit will announce the
minute(s).
6. Press to advance through the
minutes or to reverse
through the minutes until the
unit announces the correct
minute (s) of the day.
7. Press TIME SET to confirm your
choice.
The unit will announce the set
day and time.
TO CHECK DAY AND TIME
Press TIME SET. The unit will
announce the day and time.
BASE RINGER ON/OFF
1. Press MENU and the unit will
announce the current ringer on/
off state.
2. Press until the unit
announces the state you want:
on or off.
3. Press MENU to confirm your
choice and proceed to the next
setting.
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SETTING NUMBER OF
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
MESSAGE / MEMO
TIME
ANSWER
ON / OFF
SET
MENU
RINGS
This feature allows you to set the
number of rings the answerer will
pick up after if no one answers the
phone. The default is set for four
rings.
1. While the ANSWER/MESSAGE
LED is flashing, press MENU and
the unit will announce the
current number of rings. If the
LED is steady, press MENU twice.
2. Press or to select: two
rings, two or four rings (toll
saver), four rings or six rings.
3. Press MENU.
The unit will confirm your selection.
SETTING REMOTE ACCESS CODE
1. While the ANSWER/MESSAGE
LED is flashing, press MENU to
and the unit will announce the
remote access code. If the LED is
steady, press MENU 3 times.
2. Press or to choose the
first number of the code.
3. Press MENU to confirm your
choice.
Note: The prompts for “Setup” will cancel after
10
several seconds if no buttons are pressed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
second and third numbers of the
code.
After you have chosen the third
number, the unit will announce the
new code for confirmation.
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INDICATORS
TALK
REMOTE
IN USE
REMOTE
CHAN
RING
ON OFF–RING
PWR ON OFF
BAT LOW
BASE UNIT
PAGE
ANSWER
MESSAGERING
IN USE
CHARGE
IN USE/RING
Off
: handset is not in use
On
(solid): handset is in use
Fast blink:
incoming call
CHARGE/PAGE
Off
: handset is not charging; page not
active
On
(solid): the handset is charging
Fast blink
: the base is paging the
handset
ANSWER/MESSAGE
Off
: answerer is off
On (
solid): answerer is on but no
messages
Slow blink
: answerer on with messages
waiting
Fast blink:
answerer is performing a
remote or base function or may be
answering a call
FULL
Off
: message memory is not yet full
Fast blink
: message memory is full or
has been lost
FULL
HANDSET
IN USE
Off
: handset is not engaged; phone
conversation is not muted
On
(solid): handset is in use
Slow blink
Fast blink
base isringing/paging the handset
Burst blink
to base
REMOTE
Off
from the handset
On
the handset
Fast blink
conversation on handset
BAT LOW
Off:
Slow blink
charged
: mute is active
: channel change in progress;
: handset is trying to link
: answerer functions are not active
(solid): answerer is being used from
: answerer is recording the
handset battery is charged
: handset battery needs to be
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