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27958
2.4GHz Speakerphone and
Answering System with Cordless Handset
and Call Waiting Caller ID
User’s Guide
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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 eq
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BASIC OPERATION ............................... 16 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2 ANSWERING A CALL ........................ 16 INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2 CORDLESS HANDSET ................ 16 HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ........ 2 CORDED HANDSET ................... 16 INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5 BASE SPEAKERPHONE ............... 16 HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT .. 7 MAKING A CALL ...................... 16 BASE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP ............... 32 SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION .............. 21 VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 32 RECEIVING A CALL WITH ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .......... 32 SPEAKERPHONE .................... 21 MAKING A CALL WITH RECORDING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT............................. 32 SPEAKERPHONE .................... 21 SWITCHING BETWEEN REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT...... 33 MESSAGES INDICATOR ..................... 33 SPEAKERPHONE AND HANDSET 22 SCREEN
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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. Congratulations on purchasing this GE telephone/answering system. This system operates in the 2.4GHz/900MHz frequency range, and is unique to conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical power and a telephone line, it can support a cordless
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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. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
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HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT Display charge cradle with cid/vol power supply (caller ID/volume button) TALK/callback answerer/format (button) (button) redial (button) play/stop (button) review (button) erase (button) skip (button) *TONE/cancel (button) chan/delete flash/program (button) (button) charge indicator mem/conferenec intercom (button) (button) ringer (switch) BASE LAYOUT memo (button) new message display FORMAT (button) (indicator) ANSWERER ON/OFF PLAY/STOP (button) (button) ANNOUN
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN PARTS CHECKLIST Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Base Base Handset Coiled handset Desktop/Wall AC power supply cord Mounting pedestal Cordless handset Cordless Belt clip Telephone Handset charger handset line cord battery Wall plate TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured Modular here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a telephone line jack modular jack, call
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES • Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power outlet. • Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. • Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight. • Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature. • Avoid dusty locations. • Avoid other cordless telephones or person
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CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2596 (black) and 5-2625 (gray color adapter for white unit) power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit. 2. Plug the handset charge cradle into an electrical outlet. NOTE: The charge indicator on the handset charge cradle turns on to indicate the handset battery is charging Allow the handset to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge the system, battery performance is compromised. NOT
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4. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the base and the other end into a modular phone jack. 5. Feed the telephone line cord and power supply cord through the grooves on the pedestal to allow the unit to rest flat against the wall. 6. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the unit into place. (Wall plate not included.) 7. Remove the handset hook, turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot. You need to do
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1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until SET CONTRAST shows in the display. “1” is the default setting. 2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the base to scroll to your selection. 3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. NOTE: You can press FLASH/PROGRAM at any time to go to the next option. RINGS TO ANSWER NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. You may set the number of times you want the phone to
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2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new 3-digit security code. For example, press the 6, 2, and 8 number keys for security code 628. The default security code is 123. NOTE: If you want to re-enter the security code, enter the numbers again and press the FLASH/PROGRAM button. The new numbers replace the old numbers. 3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the new security code shows in the display. RINGER LEVEL NOTE: This setting may only b
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TONE/PULSE NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse dialing. Depending on your telephone system, set the dialing mode as follows: 1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until SET TONE/PULSE shows on the display. The default setting is TONE. 2. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1TONE or 2 PULSE, or press the MESSAGES/CID (or) button to scroll to 1TONE or 2 PULSE. 3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection.
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6. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. LOCAL AREA CODE NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until SET AREA CODE - - - or AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. - - - is the default setting. 2. Use the cordless handset or base number pad to enter your three digit area code. 3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. NOTE: You can press FLASH/PROGRAM at any time to go to the next option. REGISTRATION (LINK
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2. Press 1 or 2 on the cordless handset or base touch-tone pad or use the MESSAGES/CID (or) button on the base or the cid/vol (or) button on the handset to scroll to 1YES or 2NO. NOTE: If you choose “YES ” all settings in the programmable menu return to factory defaults except day and time. 3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM again to store your selection. BASIC OPERATION ANSWERING A CALL Check the display to see who is calling. CORDLESS HANDSET 1. Press the TALK/callback button on the handset. 2. When f
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CORDED HANDSET 1. Lift the handset and wait for a dial tone. Dial the desired number. -Or- 2. Dial the number, then lift the handset. 3. When finish, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up. SPEAKERPHONE 1. Press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button. 2. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. Or, dial the number and then press the SPEAKER/CALLBACK button. 3. When finished, press SPEAKER/CALLBACK to hang up. MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION While talking, you might need to manually change the ch
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BASE UNIT The base ringer volume is set through the programming menu. Refer to Telephone Set Up for more information. FLASH Use the FLASH/PROGRAM buttons on the base and cordless handset to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. TIP: Don’t use the TALK/callback (handset) or SPEAKER/CALLBACK (base) button to activate custom calling service such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone. LAST NUMBER REDIAL To
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If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to quickly redial the number again. HOLD Press the HOLD button on the base to put a call on hold. The hold indicator light turns on. To take a call off hold, press the HOLD button again, and the hold indicator light turns off. • To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press TALK/callback on the cordless handset. If you continue the call on a separate extension phone, your phone releases
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when you call your bank you may need to enter your account number. Using the temporary tone allows you to temporarily make your phone touch tone compatible. 1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect. 2. When your call is answered, press the *TONE button on your cordless handset or base number pad to temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing. 3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need. 4. Hang up the phone and the phone automatically retur
