GE 906, 7906, 27906 User Manual
Model 27906
2.4 GHz Cordless
Telephone System
User’s Guide
Equipment Approval Information
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection
to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is
in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone
Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating,
among other information, the US 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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the
premises wiring and telephone network must comply
with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements
adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed
to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also
compliant. See installation instructions for details.
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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.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this product does not disable your alarm equipment.
If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
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
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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 or
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.
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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.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when
using this product.
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.
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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.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing
Aid Compatibility.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.”
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested
and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used
with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
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Table of Contents
EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion .................................... 2
intErfErEncE informAtion ................................................ 4
HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) .................................... 6
licEnsing ........................................................................ 6
fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt ........................... 7
introduction ................................................................ 11
bEforE you bEgin ......................................................... 11
Parts CheCklist .......................................................................11
telePhone JaCk requirements ...............................................12
instAllAtion ................................................................. 12
Digital seCurity system .........................................................12
imPortant installation guiDelines .......................................14
HAndsEt lAyout ............................................................ 15
instAlling tHE pHonE ..................................................... 16
installing the hanDset Battery ............................................16
Base station .............................................................................17
Wall mounting .......................................................................18
HAndsEt sEtup .............................................................. 19
DisPlay language ....................................................................19
loCal area CoDe .....................................................................19
ringer tone..............................................................................20
tone/Pulse ...............................................................................20
FaCtory DeFault ......................................................................21
cordlEss pHonE bAsics ................................................. 21
making a Call ..........................................................................21
reCeiving a Call ......................................................................21
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Table of Contents
reDial ........................................................................................22
in use inDiCator ......................................................................22
Flash .........................................................................................22
volume ......................................................................................23
Channel Button ......................................................................23
temPorary tone .......................................................................23
exit .............................................................................................24
ringer on/oFF .......................................................................24
Paging the hanDset ................................................................25
volume Boost .........................................................................25
cAllEr id (cid) ............................................................ 26
Call Waiting Caller iD .........................................................27
reCeiving CiD reCorDs ..........................................................27
storing CiD reCorDs (in CiD memory) ..............................28
revieWing CiD reCorDs .........................................................28
Dialing a CiD numBer ...........................................................29
storing CiD reCorDs in internal memory .........................30
to rePlaCe a storeD CiD reCorD ........................................31
Deleting a CiD reCorD ..........................................................31
Deleting all CiD reCorDs ....................................................32
mEmory ........................................................................ 33
storing a name anD numBer in memory ............................33
storing the last numBer DialeD .........................................35
inserting a Pause in the Dialing sequenCe oF a storeD
numBer ..................................................................................36
Changing a storeD numBer ..................................................36
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SE E M ARK ING ON BO TTOM / B ACK OF PR ODU CT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE 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.
CAUTION:
Table of Contents
revieWing anD Deleting storeD numBers ..........................36
Dialing a storeD numBer ......................................................37
Chain Dialing From memory .................................................38
cHAnging tHE bAttEry ................................................... 39
Battery saFety PreCautions ..................................................39
displAy mEssAgEs .......................................................... 40
HAndsEt sound signAls ................................................ 43
troublEsHooting guidE ................................................. 43
cAusEs of poor rEcEption ............................................. 46
gEnErAl product cArE ................................................. 47
sErvicE.......................................................................... 47
indEx ............................................................................49
limitEd WArrAnty ......................................................... 52
AccEssory informAtion ................................................. 56
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Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone
equipment, there are basic safety
instructions that should always be
followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product
and save them for future reference.
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.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base
Belt clip
AC power
adaptor
battery pack
Telephone
line cord
Handset
Handset
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Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C
type modular telephone jack, which
might look like the one pictured here,
installed in your home. If you don’t have
a modular jack, call your local phone
company to find out how to get one installed.
Wall plate
Modular
telephone
line jack
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to
protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and
charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless
telephones operate at frequencies that
may cause or receive interference with
nearby TVs, microwave ovens, 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, microwave
ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues,
move the cordless telephone farther away
from these appliances.
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Certain other communications devices
may also use the 2.4 GHz frequency for
communication, and, if not properly set,
these devices may interfere with each
other and/or your new telephone. If you are
concerned with interference, please refer
to the owner’s manual for these devices
on how to properly set channels to avoid
interference. Typical devices that may use
the 2.4 GHz frequency for communication
include wireless audio/video senders,
wireless computer networks, multi-handset
cordless telephone systems, and some longrange cordless telephone systems.
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Important Installation Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors,
fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating
appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low
temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal
computers.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning
storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless
the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or
terminals, unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone
lines.
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Handset Layout
Vol Boost
(volume boost
button)
talk/call back
(button)
display
mem
(memory button)
redial
(button)
TONE*/exit
(button)
delete/channel
(button)
CID/vol 5 or 6
(caller ID/volume
5 or 6 button)
format
(button)
#
(pause button)
flash/program
(button)
ringer (button)
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Installing the Phone
black wire
red wire
battery
pack
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery
before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or
personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc.
approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
model 5-2459 or Nickel Metal Hydride
battery model 5-2522 that is compatible
with this unit.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged
together inside a plastic bag and are separate from
the handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the
handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the
compartment.
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NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation,
the connector is keyed and can be inserted
only one way.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door
up until it snaps into place.
Base Station
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a
telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless
telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or
tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL
LINE jack on the bottom of the base and the other end
into a modular jack.
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet
and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of
the base.
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4. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place
the handset in the cradle on the base.
5. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying the
battery is charging. The unit will take 20 seconds to
register and verify its security code.
6. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first
use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery
performance is compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury,
fire, or damage use only the 55-2748
guide. This power adaptor is intended to
be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
power adaptor listed in the user’s
2617 or
Wall Mounting
If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the
mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall
plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall
plate not included.)
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Handset Setup
There are five programmable menus available: Language,
Local Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse and Factory
Default. When you program these settings, make sure the
phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing the TONE*/exit
button will remove you from the menu selection process
without changing the feature you are in.
Display Language
1. Press the flash/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
shows in the display.
2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button or the handset
number pad to select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3
(Spanish). The default setting is 1ENG.
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to
advance to the next menu feature.
Local Area Code
If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code
menu, your local area code does not display on the
Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 7-digit
number. Calls received from outside your local area code
will display the full 10-digit number.
1. Press the flash/program button until AREA CODE - - -
shows in the display. The default setting is - - -.
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2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit
area code.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the
delete/channel button to erase the incorrect
area code and repeat step 2.
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to
advance to the next menu feature.
Ringer Tone
1. Press the flash/program button until RINGER TONE
shows in the display.
2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button or the handset
number pad (1-3) to enter your selection from Ringer
Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is RINGER TONE 1.
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to
advance to the next menu feature.
Tone/Pulse
1. Press the flash/program button until 1 TONE 2 PULSE
shows in the display.
2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button or the handset
number pad to enter your selection. The default
setting is 1 TONE.
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to
advance to the next menu feature.
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Factory Default
This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original
features.
1. Press the flash/program button until DEFAULT shows
in the display.
2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to scroll to YES o NO.
The default setting is NO.
3. Press flash/program to confirm. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
Cordless Phone Basics
Making a Call
1. Press the talk/call back button and dial the desired
number.
-OR-
To perform preview dial, dial the number first then
press the talk/call back button.
2. To hang up, press the talk/call back button or place
the handset in the cradle.
Receiving a Call
1. To answer a call press the talk/call back button on the
handset before you begin speaking.
2. To hang up, press the talk/call back button or place
the handset in the cradle.
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Redial
Press the redial button to quickly dial the last number
you called (up to 32 digits).
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the
number, press redial to dial the number again.
In Use Indicator
When the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit, the
handset is either in use or charging. The charge/in use
indicator on the base and the incoming-call-alarm at the
base front cradle flash when you receive a call.
Flash
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller
ID service from your local telephone company you
will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call
Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep
to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller
ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset
display. To connect the waiting call, press the flash/
program button on the handset and your original call is
put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the
two calls by pressing the flash/program button.
TIP: Do not use the talk/call back button to
activate custom calling services such as call
waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
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Volume
When the phone is ON, press the CID/vol (5 or 6) on the
handset to adjust the volume of the handset’s earpiece.
There are four settings. Press the CID/vol 5 to increase
the volume and CID/vol 6 arrow to decrease the volume.
You will see the volume setting on the handset display.
VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.
Channel Button
While talking on the phone, you might need to manually
change the channel in order to reduce static caused
by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door
openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones.
Press and release the delete/channel button to move to
the next clear channel.
Temporary Tone
This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary)
service. Temporary Tone Dialing enables pulse (rotary)
service phone users to access touchtone services
offered by banks, credit card companies, etc.
For example, when you call your bank you may need to
enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching
to touchtone mode allows you to send your number.
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1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to
connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the TONE*/exit
button on the handset to temporarily change from
pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the
information you need.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically
returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.
Exit
Press the TONE*/exit button to cancel any command you
initiated.
Ringer On/Off
1. Press ringer button to enter the ringer on/ off setting
menu and current setting will show in display.
2. Press ringer button again to select the setting and you
will hear the confirmation tone.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF
shows in the display.
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Paging the Handset
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep
for about two minutes or until you press talk/call back on
the handset or press the page button on the base.
NOTE: You can still page the handset if the
ringer is turned off. If the battery is dead, the
Paging feature will not work.
Volume Boost
During a conversation, you may increase the volume by
pressing the Vol Boost button, AUDIO BOOST will show in
display. The volume will return to its original setting when
you hang up the phone or if you press the vol Boost
button again during conversation.
NOTE: The Volume Boost feature can be
turned on at any Volume Level setting during
conversation. Also, the volume level can still
be adjusted after the Audio Boost Feature is
enabled by using the CID/vol (5 or 6) button.
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Caller ID (CID)
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller
ID features, you must subscribe to either the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service
or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know
who is calling while you are on the phone,
you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID
Service.
This unit receives and displays information transmitted
by your local phone company. This information can
include the phone number, date, and time; or the name,
phone number, date, and time.
Time Date Number of calls
Caller ID
phone number
Caller ID name
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Call Waiting Caller ID
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service
from your phone company; if you receive an incoming
call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates
the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the
handset that is in use at the time of the call will display
and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information.
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset
receiver, press the flash/program button to put the
current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
Press flash/program again to return to the original call.
Receiving CID Records
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is
transmitted between the first and second ring. The Caller
ID information appears on the display while the phone
rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information
and decide whether or not to answer the call.
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Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your
telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the
40 most recent calls you received so you can see who
called while you were unavailable. When the 41st
call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is
automatically deleted.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls
received since your last review show as NEW in the
display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but
were received from the same number more than once
show as REPT in the display.
Reviewing CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated
to let you know how many calls have been received. To
scroll CID records:
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the CID/vol (6) button to review the newest CID
record.
3. Press the CID/vol (5) button to review the oldest CID
record first.
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Dialing a CID Number
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to display the desired
record.
3. Press the talk/call back button. The number dials
automatically.
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming
caller’s phone number is formatted when
it is received, and (b) whether or not you
previously pre-programmed your local area
code into the set up menu, you may need to
adjust the format of the incoming caller’s
stored phone number before making the
call, press the format button to adjust the
number, and try again.
Available formats include:
Number of digits Explanation
Eleven digits long distance code “1 ”
+3-digit area code
+7-digit telephone number.
Example: 1-317-888-8888
Ten digits 3-digit area code
+7-digit telephone number.
Example: 317-888-8888
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Seven digits 7-digit telephone number.
Example: 888-8888
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory
You may also store CID information in the phone’s
internal memory.
NOTE:
records correctly BEFORE storing in internal
memory as you cannot reformat CID records
stored in memory.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to scroll to the
desired CID record.
3. Press the mem button.
4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location
(0-9) to store the number in that memory location. You
will hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied,
REPLACE MEMO? is displayed, and you must
confirm replacement by pressing the mem
button.
It is important that you format CID
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