GE 26943GE2 User Manual

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 Switch

The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.

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.

Caller ID Features

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller

ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. To receive

Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined

Caller ID Call Waiting service. The unit can store up to 20 calls for later review.

When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call Waiting

service, you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local

telephone company. You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting

calls. 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, and Caller ID information

for the Call Waiting call shows on the display. This information may include the

phone number, date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.

Important Installation Information

•

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 uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone

line has been disconnected at the network interface.

•

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

•

Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes,

other phones, or modems.

Installing the Phone

Your cordless telephone system should be placed on a level surface such as a

desk or table top, or you can mount it on a wall.

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE:

You must connect the handset battery before use.

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.

NOTE:

It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires)

to the jack

inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is

keyed and can be inserted only one way.

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.

Your cordless telephone system with Caller ID and Call Waiting is designed to give

you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new

cordless telephone system, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to

read through this instruction manual. This telephone is a multifunction product

for use with the Call Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local

telephone company. Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:

•

View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID).

•

Identify callers before you answer the phone.

•

View the time and date of each incoming call.

•

Record up to 20 Caller ID messages sequentially.

•

Know who called while you are on the other line or when you

were away.

•

Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get

prepared before answering a call.

IMPORTANT:

In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must

subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company:

the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when

the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling

while you are on the phone. 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.

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.

Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to

protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

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.

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 oven, or VCR. If such

interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these

appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the 900 MHz

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

900 MHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders,

wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some

long-range cordless telephone systems.

4. Insert the battery pack.

5.

Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

6.

Place the handset in the charging cradle.

Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power

40 Channel 900 MHz

Call Waiting Caller ID

Cordless Telephone System

User’s Guide

26943

Model 26943

00005412 (Rev. 0 CAN E)

05-21

Printed in China

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

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:

Modular

telephone

line jack

Wall plate

Base

Handset

Line cord

AC power

converter

Handset battery

RED WIRE

BLACK WIRE

BATTERY

PRESS DOWN

FIRMLY

memory

(button)

CID/VOL - or +

(button)

redial

(button)

TALK/CALL BACK

(button)

flash/program

(button)

*tone/exit

(button)

chan/delete

(button)

format

(button)

#pause

(button)

display

Important Information

NOTICE:

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada

technical specifications.

The equipment must 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.

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.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

Hearing Aid Compatibility

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

Compatibility.

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

Handset Layout

Ringer ON/OFF

1.

Press the flash/program button until

RINGER 1 ON

2 OFF

shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button or the handset number pad to enter your

selection. The default setting is

“1 ON”

.

3. Press flash/program to confirm and advance to the next feature.

NOTE:

If you have turned off the ringer, RINGER OFF shows in the display.

Factory Default

This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original features.

1.


DEFAULT


2. Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button to scroll to YES. 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 base

cradle.

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.

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.

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 base

cradle.

In Use Indicator

When the in use/charge indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either in use or

charging. The in use/charge indicator on the base flashes 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.

Volume

When the phone is

ON

, press the CID/VOL ( - or + ) on the handset to adjust

the volume of the handset’s earpiece. There are four settings. Press the ( + ) to

increase the volume and ( - ) 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 applicances, such as baby monitors, garage

door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the

chan/delete 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.

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.

Receiving and Storing Calls

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to

your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.

VERY IMPORTANT:

The Caller ID feature of this product requires a

subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company.

When the phone’s memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest

call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been

reviewed.

NOTE:

Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.

Reviewing Caller ID Records

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many

calls have been received.

•

Make sure the phone is

OFF

(not in TALK mode).

•

Press the CID/VOL ( - ) button to scroll through the call records from the most

recent to the oldest.

•

Press the CID/VOL ( + ) button to scroll through the call records from the oldest

to the newest.

Deleting the Current Record

1. When the Caller ID record shows in the display, press and release the

chan/delete button. The display shows

DELETE CALL ID?

2. Press chan/delete button again to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone, the

display shows

DELETED

, then the next Caller ID record appears in the display.

Deleting All Records

1.

Press the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button until a Caller ID record is displayed

.

2. Press and hold chan/delete until unit beeps. The display shows

DELETE ALL?

3. Press chan/delete again to erase all records. You will hear a confirmation tone,

and the display shows

NO CALLS

.

Time

Date

Number of calls

Caller ID name

Caller ID phone number

Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and the

other end into an electrical outlet. The in use/charge indicator (on the base) turns

on to indicate the battery is charging when the handset is on the cradle.

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:

Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power supply 5-2616 (black)

or 5-2617 (gray) power supply that came with this unit. Using other power

supplies may damage the unit.

Connecting

the

Telephone Line

1.

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base

called

TEL LINE and the other end into your home’s modular phone jack.

2. Place the handset in the cradle on the base.

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.)

Telephone Setup

Programmable Menus

There are six programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer

Tone, Tone/Pulse, Ringer ON/OFF 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


2. Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) 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 “- - -”

.

2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

NOTE:

If you make a mistake, press the chan/delete button to erase the

incorrect area code and repeat step 2.


feature.

Ringer Tone

1.


RINGER TONE


2. Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) 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”

.


feature.

Tone/Pulse

1.


1 TONE 2 PULSE


2. Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button or the handset number pad to enter your

selection. The default setting is

“1 TONE”

.


feature.

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