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2-9917/2-9918
900MHz Hands-free
Cordless T elephone
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................... 4 Storing a Pause in Memory ..... 11 GETTING STARTED .......................... 5 Changing a Stored Number ..... 11 Charging the Battery ................... 5 Dialing a Stored Number ......... 12 INSTALLATION & SETUP ................... 6 Chain Dialing from Memory .... 12 USING YOUR HANDS-FREE PHONE .... 7 BATTERY INFORMATION .................. 12 Placing or Receiving Calls ........... 7 Battery Safety Precautions ....... 13 In Use I
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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. The following is important information regarding the use of your cordless phone: • 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 telep
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VOLUME VOLUME CHARGE IN/USE CHARGE IN/USE GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here. IN USE/LOW BATT PHONE AC power adapter Battery MUTE 1 ABC2 DEF3 GHI4 JKL5 MNO6 PQRS7 TUV8 WXYZ9 CHARGE PAGE/FIND IN/USE TONE OPER0 # * CHANNEL MEMORY PAUSE RINGER ADJUST FLASH REDIAL Handset/Headphone Headset hook Telephone line cord Base CHARGING THE BATTERIES 1. Plug the power supply cord into the TONE - + PULSE TEL. LINE DC 12V 500mA POWER 12V DC jack on the base and into an AC outl
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INSTALLATION & SETUP 1. Make sure that the power supply cord is plugged into the POWER 12V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet. 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and into a modular jack. NOTE: For conve- 3. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to TONE for touch-tone nience, attach the service, or PULSE for pulse (rotary) service. If you headset hook to the don’t know which type of service you have, check slots at the back of with the phone company. the base. You can
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VOLUME VOLUME CHARGE IN/USE USING YOUR HANDS-FREE PHONE PLACING OR RECEIVING CALLS Whether you are placing or receiving a call, you just need to know the following basics: IN USE/LOW BATT PHONE MUTE • You need to use the headset to listen 1 ABC2 DEF3 GHI4 JKL5 MNO6 and talk. PQRS7 TUV8 WXYZ9 TONE OPER0 # * CHANNEL MEMORY PAUSE • Press the PHONE button on the Handset RINGER FLASH REDIAL ADJUST to get a dial tone, to answer an incoming Call, or to hang up. • Placing the Handset in base will also
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VOLUME BUTTONS AND FEATURES VOLUME AND Use the Volume buttons to increase or decrease the headset volume. MUTE Mute The MUTE button is used to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with Volume someone else in the room. IN USE/LOW BATT PHONE 1. Press MUTE to activate mute feature. MUTE 2. Press MUTE again to turn it off. 1 ABC2 DEF3 Pause GHI4 JKL5 MNO6 CHANNEL BUTTON Button Channel PQRS7 TUV8 WXYZ9 If you ever experience any interference Button TONE OPER0 # * or don’t have clear voi
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VOLUME FLASH BUTTON Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. IN USE/LOW BATT PHONE REDIAL BUTTON MUTE The REDIAL button allows you to easily 1 ABC2 DEF3 redial the last number you called. When GHI4 JKL5 MNO6 you get a dial tone, press REDIAL. PQRS7 TUV8 WXYZ9 TONE OPER0 # * CHANNEL MEMORY PAUSE TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE This feature enables pulse (rotary) service RINGER FLASH REDIAL ADJUST p
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VOLUME PAGE/FIND Use the PAGE/FIND button to locate a missing handset, or to page the person using it. • Press and release the PAGE/FIND button to page the handset with three short tone bursts. CHARGE PAGE/FIND IN/USE • Press and hold the PAGE/FIND button to emit continuous tones from the handset. When you locate it, press the PHONE button to STOP the tone. Page/Find button THE MEMORY FEATURE Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing. IN USE/LOW BATT STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY PHONE 1.
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VOLUME STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY TIP: If you need a longer pause, press PAUSE several times. Use the PAUSE button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence (for example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank’s information line). If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line and want to store a number in memory without having to dial 9 each time, you would: IN USE/LOW BATT PHONE 1. Press MEMORY. MUTE 2. Press 9. 1 ABC2
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VOLUME DIALING A STORED NUMBER 1. Press the PHONE button to get a dial Available Memory tone. IN USE/LOW BATT Numbers PHONE 2. Press MEMORY and then press the MUTE 1 ABC2 DEF3 number for that memory location. GHI4 JKL5 MNO6 PQRS7 TUV8 WXYZ9 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
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CHARGE IN/USE Release tab CHANGING THE BATTERY Follow these steps to change the battery: 1. Press the release tab on back of the handset. 2. Grasp the battery cartridge, pulling down and away from the phone. 3. Place the catridge in the recharge cradle. 4. Insert the new battery cartridge. 5. Place the 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 you install a new battery pack, the battery’s long-term p
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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 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 service. • Is the Handset
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Problem Solution 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 sure battery contacts on both the Handset and the base are making contact and are clean; free of dirt or lint. • When the Handset is placed in the base, check that the base CHARGE/IN USE light is on. BAT LOW light blinks • Place Handset in ba
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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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INDEX A P Accessory Order Form 19 PAGE/FIND button 10 Pause button 8 B Placing a call 7 Battery Safety 12 Poor reception 16 Product Care 16 C Chain Dialing 12 R Changing a Stored Number 11 Redial button 9 CHANNEL Button 8 REN 15 CHARGE/IN USE light 5 Ringer adjust 8 Charging the battery 5 S Cleaning the phone 16 Service 18 D Storing a Number in Memory 10 Digital Security System 4 T F Temporary Tone 9 FLASH button 9 Telephone Network Information 15 TONE button 9 I Troublesh
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SERVICE Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either: 1. Return it to the selling dealer
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" 19 CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE. ACCESSORY ORDER FORM DESCRIPTION CATALOG NUMBER PRICE* QUANTITY TOTAL AC power supply adapter (white) 5-2431 $17.00 AC power supply adapter (black) 5-2430 $17.00 Replacement handset battery (white) 5-2432 $28.45 Replacement handset battery (black) 5-2433 $28.45 For credit card purchases *Prices are subject to change without notice. Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your Total Merchandise........
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Model 2-9917/2-9918 © 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. 15363430 (Rev. 1 E/F) Trademark(s) ® Registered 98-39 Marque(s) ® déposée(s) Printed in China
