RCA 21900FE1 User Guide

4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying the

battery is charging.

5. 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

5-2759 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is

intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Programming the Telephone

Standby Screen

The handset displays the handset number and user name.

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.

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 long-range cordless telephone systems.

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.

Handset Layout

Model 21900 Series

True Digital

User’s Guide

25840

Important Information

NOTICE

: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

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.

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.

Model 21900

00019277 (Rev. 1 Can E)

07-19

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:

Telephone Network Information

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the

telephone company, where practicable, may 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.

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. If these changes are

expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will

likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line.

REN Number

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

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.

REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

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

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.”

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

(for model 21900xx-1)

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

For

Model 21900xx2

there will be

ONE

additional handset, charge cradle,

battery pack

and cover than shown above.

For

Model 21900xx3

there will be

TWO

additional handsets, charge cradles, battery packs

and covers than shown above.

For

Model

21900xx4

there will be

THREE

additional handsets, charge cradles,

battery packs and

covers than shown above.

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.

Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE

up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional

Model 21920 handset with charge cradle)

Base Layout

Installing the Phone

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 model 5-2721 Nickel-metal Hydride battery

(Ni-MH), which 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.

NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can

be inserted only one way.

4. 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.

2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back 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 back of the base.

NOTE: During programming, you may press the flash/exit button at any time

to exit the sub-menu and return to the menu.

Language

From the Handset Setup Menu:

1. Press the cid/vol (

6

or

5

) button to scroll to the

SET LANGUAGE

sub-menu.

2. Press menu/mute button to enter the menu.

SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP

shows

in the display.

3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select

1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP

, or use the

cid/vol (

6

or

5

) button to scroll to the desired language. English is the default setting.

4. Press the menu/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone

and the selected language shows in the display.

Handset Name



6

or

5


HANDSET NAME

sub-menu.


HANDSET NAME

shows in the display.

3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in

each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B.

Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Press the 5 key 3 times

for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. Press

the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for

the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete/int button to backspace and

delete one character at a time.

4. Press the menu/mute button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone and

the handset name shows in the display.

Ringer Tone

You may choose from ten different ringer tones.



6

or

5


RINGER TONE

sub-menu.


SET RINGER TONE 01

shows in the

display.

01

is default setting.

3. Use the cid/vol (

6

or

5

) button to scroll to the desired setting (1 through 10). You will

hear a sample of the ringer tone you select.


and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.

NOTE: You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for ring tone to signal an

incoming call.

Ringer Volume


1.

Press the

cid/vol

(

6

or

5


RINGER VOLUME

sub-menu.


SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF

shows in the

display.

3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the cid/vol

(

6

or

5

) button to scroll to your selection.

HI

is the default setting.


and the new volume setting shows in the display.

NOTE:

If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the display.

Key Tone



6

or

5


KEY TONE

sub-menu.


SET KEY TONE 1ON 2 OFF

shows in the

display.

3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the cid/vol (

6

or

5

)

button to scroll to your selection.

1ON


4. Press the menu/mute button to confirm.

Area Code



6

or

5


AREA CODE

sub-menu.


SET AREA CODE - - -


3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

4. Press the menu/mute button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and the new

area code shows in the display.

NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - -, press and release delete/int when

SET AREA CODE


USER NAME

HANDSET

X

Tone/Pulse



5

or

6


TONE PULSE

sub-menu.


TONE/PULSE

4

1TONE

2PULSE

shows in

the display. The default setting is “

1 TONE

”.

3. Use the touch-tone pad or cid/vol (

5

or

6

) to enter

1 TONE

or

2 PULSE

.

4. Press the menu/mute button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and your

selection shows in the display.

Registration

Your packaged handset(s) are pre-registered and ready to use. It is not recommended

that a handset be registered again unless absolutely necessary.



6

or

5


REGISTRATION

sub-menu.

2. Press the menu/mute button to enter the menu.

REGISTRATION

1YES

4

2NO

shows in

the display The default setting is "

2NO

".

3. Use the touch-tone pad to select

1

for

YES

or

2

for

NO

. Or use the cid/vol (

6

or

5

)

button to scroll to

1YES

or

2NO

.

4. If you select

1YES

, press the menu/mute button.

HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP

shows in the display. (Your handset should be held near the base during registration

process.)

5. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until the charge/in use indicator

flashes. You will hear a confirmation tone and

HANDSET X REGISTERED

shows in the

handset display, where X is the handset number. You may now rename your handset.

(Refer to Step 3 & 4 of Handset Name Section)

NOTE: IF you are re-registering the handset through the handset menu; to

rename your handset you must go to the Handset Name Section and start

from the beginning step.

De-Registration

This feature allows you to remove a registered handset from base. During the

de-registration process, keep the handset near the base.



6

or

5


DEREGISTRATION

sub-menu.


DEREGISTRATION

1YES

4

2NO

shows

in the display The default setting is "

2NO

".


1

for

YES

or

2

for

NO

. Or use the cid/vol (

6

or

5

)

button to scroll to

1YES

or

2NO

.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless

absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that

handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is

re-registered.

4. Select

NO

, if you do not want to de-register.

5. If you select

1YES

, press the menu/mute button and

MOVE NEAR TO BASE

displays for

2 seconds, then

CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO

appears in the display.

6. Press the touch-tone pad to select

1YES

or

2NO

, or use the cid/vol (

6

or

5

) button to

scroll to

1YES

or

2NO

.

7. If you select YES, press the menu/mute button to confirm.

DE-REGISTER...

shows in the

display. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then

HANDSET X DEREGISTERED

shows in

the display to confirm the handset is deregistered.

NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process,

HANDSET

NEEDS REGISTRATION

shows in the display. To use the handset,

you MUST re-register the handset using the Registration process.

Global De-registration

If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure

proper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all handsets at the same

time.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless

absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that

handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is

re-registered.

1. Press and hold the page button on the base until the

CHARGE/IN USE

indicator on the

base flashes.

2. Press and hold the page button on the base again until the

CHARGE/IN USE

indicator

on the base flashes rapidly.

3. Press and release the page button on the base once.

4. All handsets are de-registered and

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION

shows in the

display.

charge/in use

(indicator)

page

(button)

Default Setting

As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system’s original

settings. Follow the steps below to return to the factory default settings.



6

or

5


DEFAULT SETTING

sub-menu.


DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO

shows in

the display. The default setting is "

2NO

".


1YES

or

2NO

, or use the cid/vol (

6

or

5

)

button to

move the cursor to

1YES

or

2NO

.

NOTE: If you choose

YES

all the settings in the programmable menu are

returned to factory default setting.

4. Press the menu/mute button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Telephone Operation

Visual Indicators

Charge/In use Indicator on Base

The charge/in use indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming call, during

paging, or if you have a message waiting from your service provider. The indicator will

remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line is in use.

Making a Call

1. Press the talk/end. Dial the desired number.

- OR -

Dial the number first, then press the talk/end button.

- OR -

Press the cid/vol (

6

or

5

) button to select the desired record, then press the

talk/end button.

2. When finished, press the talk/end button to hang up.

NOTE: You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.

NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the

delete/int button until all of the digits are erased.

Answering Calls

1. When the phone rings, press the talk/end button on the handset.

- OR

-

Pick up the handset and press the talk/end button.

2. When finished, press talk/end to hang up.

NOTE: Adjust the handset volume by pressing the cid/vol (

6

or

5

)

button

during a call.

Call Timer

After you press the talk/end button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows on the display

and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds.

Auto Standby

If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call), the

call is automatically disconnected.

Ringer HI/LOW/OFF (Shortcut)

There are two ways to set the ringer to HI/LOW/OFF. One is the traditional way as

described in Handset Setup; Ringer Volume menus. The other one is this short cut to

ringer menu.

1. Make sure the phone is

OFF

(not in talk mode).

2. Press the #pause/ringer button to display

SET RINGER

1HI 2LOW 3OFF

.

3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the cid/vol

(

6

or

5

) button to scroll to your selection.

HI


4. Press #pause/ringer button again to save and display the new selection for a few

seconds.

Flash/Call Waiting

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 to the waiting call, press the flash/exit button on the handset, and your

original call is put on hold.

•

To switch between the two calls, press the flash/exit button.

Modular

telephone

line jack

Wall plate

TIP: Do not press the talk/end button on the handset to activate a custom

calling service, such as call waiting, or call will disconnect.

Last Number Redial

You may redial a number up to 32 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you dialed:

1. Press the talk/end button.

2. Press the redial/format/conf button.

-OR-

3. Press the redial/format/conf button first, then use the cid/vol (

6

or

5

) button to select

the desired redial number.

- Press the cid/vol (

5

) to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls

(higher numbers).

- Press the cid/vol (

6

) to review the newest call and scroll to older calls

(lower numbers).

NOTE: You may choose from three last dialed numbers.

4. Press the talk/end button. The number dials automatically.

If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to

quickly redial the number.

Exit

Press the flash/exit button to exit a menu function and return to the standby screen.

Page

The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. To send and receive pages, all

handsets must be registered. If your handset is not registered, follow the instructions in

the Registration section of this manual.

Handset to Handset Paging

(applicable only with additional handsets)

1. Make sure the phone is

OFF

(not in talk mode).

2. Press and release the delete/int button on a handset.

PAGING EXTENSION?

shows in

the display.

3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to page.

4. To cancel the page, press the flash/exit, delete/int, or talk/end button on the

originating handset, or press the flash/exit button on the receiving handset.

Paging All Handsets from a Handset

(applicable only with additional handsets)

1. Make sure the originating phone is

OFF

(not in talk mode).

2. Press and release the delete/int button on a handset.

PAGING EXTENSION?

shows in

the display.

3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to page. (1= to page

Handset 1, 2=to page handset 2, etc., and 5=to page all handsets)

4. To cancel the page, press the flash/exit, delete/int, or talk/end button on the

originating handset, or press the flash/exit button on the receiving handset.

Paging from the Base/Group Page

Use the base-only to page all registered handsets at the same time.

1. Press the page button on the base. All handsets beep for two minutes, and

PAGING FROM BASE

shows on each handset’s display.

2. To cancel the page, press the page button on the base, or press the talk/end button or

the flash/exit button on each handset.

Mute

To have a private, off-line conversation, use the MUTE feature. The party on the

telephone line cannot hear you, but you can hear them.

1. Press the menu/mute button. The handset display shows

MUTE ON

.

2. Press the menu/mute button to cancel and return to your phone conversation.

Receiver Volume Control

When the handset is

ON

(in talk mode) you may adjust the receiver volume by pressing

the cid/vol (

6

or

5

) button. There are four volume levels to choose from. When the

maximum or minimum volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice. VOL 1 is minimum

and VOL 4 is maximum.

Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.

© 2007 Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marque(s) déposée(s)

Base

Handset

Telephone

line cord

AC power

adaptor

Handset

battery pack

Battery

compartment cover

#pause/ringer

(button)

flash/exit

(button)

* tone

(button)

menu/mute

(button)

delete/int

(delete/intercom

button)

redial/format/conf

(button)

talk/end

(button)

cid/vol +

(button)

display

cid/vol -

(button)

phonebook

(button)

Handset Setup

1. Make sure your phone is

OFF

(not in talk mode).

2. Press the menu/mute button to go to the main menu.

HANDSET SETUP

shows in the

display

.

3. Press menu/mute button to confirm and you may program the following items: Set

Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, Key Tone, Area Code, Tone/

Pulse, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting.

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