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2-9680
10-Channel
Cordless Telephone
User’s Guide
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company 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 determinin
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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 s
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GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here. PHONE CHANNEL ON/OFF ABC DEF 1 23 GHI JKL MNO 4 56 PRS TUV WXY 7 8 9 CHARGE IN USE TONE OPER PAGE/FIND * 0 # MEMORY FLASH REDIAL 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 b
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MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS 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 cord into the base, and then the power supply in an AC outlet. PULSE/TONE switch NOTE: Use only the Thomson 5-2348 power supply that
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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 PHONE CHANNEL You know the phone is on when you see the Ph
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OFF ON RINGER HIGH NORM VOLUME 258005 TIP: Be careful when you pick up the handset from the base during an in- coming call. If you press the PHONE ON/OFF button more than 2-3 seconds after picking up the handset, you might hang up on the caller. FLASH BUTTON Use the FLASH button to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. TIP: Don‘t use PHONE ON/OFF to activate customer calling services such as call waiting, o
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ADVANCED FEATURES CHANNEL BUTTON You might need to manually change the channel in PHONE CHANNEL order get rid of static. Press and release the CHANNEL ON/OFF button to advance to the next channel (until you get a clear channel). CHANNEL button THE MEMORY FEATURE Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing. STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY The phone must be OFF when you store numbers. PHONE CHANNEL ON/OFF 1 Press the MEMORY button. ABC DEF 1 23 GHI JKL MNO 4 56 2 Dial the number (up to 24 digits
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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 Location Long distance access number 7 Authorization code 8 Frequently called long distance number 9 1 Make sure the phone is ON. 2 Pr
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RINGER OFF RINGER OFF ON ON CHANGING THE BATTERY The handset runs on a consumer-replaceable nickel cadmium battery pack. If you experience any of the following problems, you may need to replace the battery pack: • Short talk time • Poor sound quality • Limited range • CHARGE/IN USE light fails to light Make sure phone is OFF before you replace battery. 1 Slide open 2 Unscrew and 3 Pull out the 4 Remove the the battery remove the battery plug. battery pack. compartment bracket holding door. batte
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BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Don’t disassemble, mutilate, puncture, wet, or dispose of battery in fire. Like other batteries of this type, if it is burned or punctured, it could release toxic materials which can cause injury. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Contains Nickel-Cadmium NOTE: Numerous states have enacted legislation regarding Rechargeable Battery proper disposal of rechargeable batteries. This product contains a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery and must be recycled
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APPENDIX A: HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS Signal Meaning Three long beeps Page signal A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Signals an incoming call Four short beeps Out of range warning APPENDIX B: 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 Phone in Use light on? — Is the telephone line cord connected to the base
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Problem Solution Dial tone is OK, but • Make sure the TONE/PULSE switch on the base is can’t dial out correctly set (see page 3). Handset does not ring • Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON. • You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones. • See solutions for “No dial tone.” You experience static, • Change channels noise, or fading in • Is handset out of range? Move closer to the base. and out • Does the base need to be relocated? • Charge
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APPENDIX C: CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION • Aluminum siding • Foil backing on insulation • Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals • You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms • Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house • Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices • Baby monitor is using the same frequency • Handset battery is low • You’re out of range o
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13 CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE. " ACCESSORY ORDER FORM DESCRIPTION CATALOG NUMBER PRICE* QUANTITY TOTAL Replacement handset battery BT-12 $14.95 Ac power supply adapter 5-2348 $9.95 *Prices are subject to change without notice. For credit card purchases Total Merchandise...........................................$_______________ Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your signature are necessary to process all charge card orders. Copy your complete account number from y
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14 ACCESSORY ORDER FORM To fulfill your communicating needs and enhance your life-style, a wide range of GE extension phones, main phones, cordless phones and answering systems is available. Just stop by your nearest retailer and ask to see the wide range of GE telephone products. All are carefully engineered to offer you high quality and dependability, modern easy-to-use features, and elegant styling at an affordable price. Should you wish to purchase, insist on the GE brand for all your commun
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INDEX D P A Distinctive Ring 2 PAGE/FIND button 5 Auto Answer 4 Paging the Handset 5 AutoScan 2 F PHONE ON/OFF 4 FLASH button 5 B Product Care 9 Battery H R Installation 8 Handset Sound Signals Battery Safety 9 REDIAL 4 10 Buttons Ringer Switch 5 CHANNEL 6 I Ringer switch 5 FLASH 5 Installation 3 MEMORY 6, 7 S PAGE/FIND 5 M Security 2 PHONE ON/OFF 4 Service 12 Making a Call 4 REDIAL 4 TONE 7 MEMORY button 6, 7 T Memory feature 6 C Temporary Tone 7 memory location 6 TO
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WARRANTY What does your warranty cover? • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after the original purchase? • One year. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental. What will we do? • Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. • The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty period. How do you make a warranty claim? • Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided
