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2-6920/2-6921
900MHz
Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be insta
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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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2 THE MEMORY FEATURE ................... 11 INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2 STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ... 11 HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY .................. 2 CHANGING A STORED NUM
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GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Headset (for TALK CHAN AC power adapter 2-6921 only) RE/PA FLASH MUTE IN USE 1 ABC2 DEF3 CHARGE/ GHI JKL MNO PAGE 4 5 6 Base plate PQRS7 TUV8 WXYZ9 TONE OPER 0 # * ON OFF-RING PGM MEM PAGE PWR-ON OF Short telephone Telephone Belt Clip (for Base Handset line cord line cord 2-6921 only) BEFORE YOU BEGIN MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS You need an RJ11(CA11A) type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might lo
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DESKTOP INSTALLATION 7 6 3 2 1 4 T/P switch 1. Make sure base plate is securely fastened. 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and into a modular jack. 3. Plug the power supply cord into the POWER 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet. 4. Set the T/P switch to T for touch-tone service, or P for pulse (rotary) service. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company. 5. Set RING switch (on the handset) to ON. 6. Raise the base
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put it back in the 9 1 2 slot. You need to do this so the handset doesn’t fall out of the base. 3 2. Plug the short telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the unit and plug the other end 5 into a modular wall jack. 4 3. Connect the power adapter to the POWER 9V DC jack on the phone. 4. Install the base plate by putting the tabs into the slots on the top of the unit first, and then snapping th
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CORDLESS PHONE BASICS MAKING A CALL After initial set up, put handset in the base for 12 hours to charge the battery. The only two things you need to know to TALK button make a call are: • Press the TALK button before you dial. • Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up. IN USE INDICATOR TALK CHAN You know the phone is on when you see RE/PA FLASH MUTE the IN USE indicator on the handset light. ABC DEF 1 2 3 REDIAL (RE/PA) GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 Press the TALK button, then press the RE/
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FLASH BUTTON VOL (volume) switch Use the FLASH button to activate custom (on the side of the handset) calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. MUTE FLASH button button TIP: If you press the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, you’ll hang up the phone. Press FLASH instead. VOL (VOLUME) SWITCH Controls the volume of the handset's earpiece. TALK CHAN RING/PWR (RINGER AND RE/PA FLASH MUTE POWER) S
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SELECTING A RING SOUND (PGM BUTTON) You can choose between two different ring sounds. To choose the first ring sound: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press 1. 3. Press PGM. To choose the second ring sound: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press 2. 3. Press PGM. To check your current ring sound selection, press PGM, press 3, and press PGM again. MUTE BUTTON Use the MUTE button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone else in the room. 1. Press MUTE to activate mute feature (the BAT LOW light blinks). 2.
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TEMPORARY TONE This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing the TONE button to temporarily make the phone touch-tone compatible. To get informa- tion about your bank account, for ex- ample, you would: 1. Press the TALK button. 2. Call the bank’s information line. 3. Press the TONE button after your call is answered. 4. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction. 5. Hang up when fin
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ADVANCED FEATURES CHAN button CHANNEL BUTTON (CHAN) If you ever experience any interference or don’t have clear voice quality, press the CHAN button on the handset to advance to another channel. THE MEMORY FEATURE Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing. TALK CHAN STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY RE/PA FLASH MUTE The phone must be OFF (PWR button ABC DEF 1 2 3 ON, but no dial tone). GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 1. Press the MEM button PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 2. Dial the number (up to 24 digits). TONE OPER
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CHANGING A STORED NUMBER Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number— you’re just moving the phone number to a different memory location. STORING A REDIAL NUMBER The phone must be off (PWR button ON, but no dial tone). 1. Press MEM. 2. Press RE/PA (redial/pause). 3. Press MEM. 4. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location. STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY Use the RE/PA button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing seque
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DIALING A STORED NUMBER 1. Press the TALK button to get a dial tone. 2. Press MEM and then press the number for that memory location. CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, for instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part of the sequence from memory. The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service: The Number For Memory
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HEADSET HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION Headset plug CONNECTING A HEADSET TO Headset THE HANDSET jack For hands free conversation, connect the headset (for 2-6921 only) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear. Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth. • Press the TALK button to answer or place a call before using the headset.
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CHANGING THE BATTERY Make sure RING/POWER switch is OFF before you replace battery. 1. Remove the battery compartment door. 2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset. 3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord into the jack inside the handset. 4. Put the battery compartment door back on. 5. Place handset in the base to charge. If you don’t charge the handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first set up the phone and/or when
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service. Problem Solution No dial tone • Check installation: — Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet? — Is TALK light on? — Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack? • Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone in the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or local servic
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Problem Solution Cannot hear the • Set the RING/PWR switch on the handset to ON (the far left Page alert tone position). Range is shorter • Press the CHAN button during the conversation to select a than normal new channel. • Position the base antenna upward. Battery will not hold a • Be sure you are sufficiently charging the battery. When the charge or is fully charged battery has been charged for 12 hours, you can expect and the BAT LOW lights approximately 4 hours of talk time. • Check to be
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GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the phone with a soft cloth. • Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish. • Retain the o
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REN NUMBER On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other infor- mation, 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 t
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INDEX A P Accessory Order Form 21 PAGE/FIND button 11 Paging the Handset 10 B PHONE ON/OFF 7 Battery Poor Reception 18 Installation 15 Product Care 18 Battery Safety 15 PWR/RING (power and ringer) Switch 8 Belt Clip 14 Buttons R CHANNEL 11 Receiving a Call 7 FLASH 8 REDIAL 7 MEMORY 11, 12, 13 PAGE/FIND 10 REN Number 19 PHONE ON/OFF 7 Ringer switch 11 REDIAL 7 Ringer switch (PWR/RING) 8 TONE 10 S C Service 23 Chain Dialing 13 Storing a Number in Memory 11 CHANNEL Button
