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RCA 2-9680 User Manual

10-Channel Cordless Telephone User’s Guide
2-9680
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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
Your GE cordless phone is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high quality performance. To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
Read “Getting Started” and “Cordless Phone Basics” to learn how to install, set up, and use the basic features of the phone.
The sections that follow show you the advanced features, and give you maintenance and service information.
If you have any questions, be sure to check the Table of Contents on this page, the Troubleshooting Guide, or the Index to quickly find the solution.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED ............................. 2
INSTALLATION AND SETUP ................ 3
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ... 3
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS ................... 4
MAKING A CALL ............................ 4
PHONE-IN-USE LIGHT .................. 4
REDIAL ...................................... 4
RECEIVING A CALL .......................... 4
VOLUME SWITCH ........................... 5
RINGER SWITCH ............................. 5
FLASH BUTTON ........................... 5
PAGING THE HANDSET .................... 5
ADVANCED FEATURES ......................... 6
CHANNEL BUTTON .......................... 6
THE MEMORY FEATURE ................... 6
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY .. 6
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ..... 6
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ......... 6
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY .....7
TEMPORARY TONE .......................... 7
CHANGING THE BATTERY ..................... 8
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .... 9
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ................... 9
APPENDIX A: HANDSET SOUND
SIGNALS ...................................... 10
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE ......................................... 10
APPENDIX C: CAUSES OF POOR
RECEPTION ................................... 12
SERVICE ......................................... 12
INDEX ............................................ 15
WARRANTY .................................... 16

GETTING STARTED

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ABC DEF
JKL MNO
TUV
GHI
PRS WXY
OPER
MEMORY FLASH REDIAL
TONE
56
9
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PHONE CHANNEL
ON/OFF
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
CHARGE IN USE
PAGE/FIND
AC power supply
Telephone line cord
Base
Handset
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Your GE phone has a lot of features that work behind the scenes to give you better quality sound and more flexibility in use.
• 10-Channel Selection with AutoScan. Automatically scans channels
in order to find the one most likely to be clear of interference.
• Crystal Clear Sound™ with Compandor. Extends the effective
range of your cordless telephone and helps to eliminate static and interference.
• Dual-Wave™ Noise Filter. Two-stage filtering system that removes
noise.
• Digital Security System. When you place the handset in the base, the
unit verifies it’s 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.
• Antennas. Sized smaller to give you greater flexibility for placement of
the base, and still maintain maximum range and mobility for the handset.
• Distinctive Ring Capability. Lets you receive distinctive ringing
patterns if you have this service through your local phone company.
• FCC Registered
• UL Listed
• Hearing Aid Compatible
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MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

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IN USECHARGE
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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 AND SETUP

1 Plug the telephone line
cord into the base and into a modular jack.
2 Plug the power supply
LSE/TONE
PULSE/TONE switch
NOTE: Use only the Thomson 5-2348 power supply that came with this unit.
Using other adapters may damage the unit.
3 Raise the base antenna. 4 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.
cord into the base, and then the power supply in an AC outlet.
5 Place handset in the base (facing either
direction) to charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/IN USE light comes on
indicating that the battery is charging.
6 Turn on the RINGER switch so the
handset rings for incoming calls.
CHARGE/IN USE light
PHONE CHANNEL
ON/OFF
ABC DEF
1
23
JKL MNO
GHI
4
56
TUV
PRS WXY
9
8
7
OPER
TONE
0
#
*
MEMORY FLASH REDIAL
IN USECHARGE
PAGE/FIND
RINGER switch
OR
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CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

MAKING A CALL

The only two things you need to know to make a call are:
• Press the PHONE ON/OFF button before you dial.
• Press PHONE ON/OFF or place the handset in the base to hang up. Otherwise, it works just like any other phone.
CAUTION: 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.
PHONE-IN-USE LIGHT
You know the phone is on when you see the Phone-in­Use light on the handset come on.

REDIAL

Press the REDIAL button to redial the last number you called. If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, just press REDIAL again (you don’t have to turn the phone off and back on).
PHONE CHANNEL
ON/OFF

Phone-in-Use Light

RECEIVING A CALL

The Auto Answer feature lets you just pick up and talk when you receive a call while the handset is in the base. If a call is answered on an extension phone, Auto Answer stays active for about 10 seconds after the call is picked up.
To answer a call when the handset is out of the base, you must press PHONE ON/OFF before you can talk.
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