2-6920/2-6921 900MHz Cordless Telephone User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
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.
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: This Should Not Be The Only Phone in Your Home Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is not cordless, in case the power in your home goes out. FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION .....
GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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 antenna.
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot. You need to do this so the handset doesn’t fall out of the base. 9 1 2 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 into a modular wall jack. 5 4 3. Connect the power adapter to the POWER 9V DC jack on the phone. 4.
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 make a call are: TALK button • Press the TALK button before you dial. • Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up. IN USE INDICATOR You know the phone is on when you see the IN USE indicator on the handset light.
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. VOL (volume) switch (on the side of the handset) MUTE button FLASH 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.
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.
PAGING THE HANDSET IN USE Press the PAGE button on the base to locate a misplaced handset. When you press the PAGE button, the handset rings. Press the TALK button when you locate the handset. Remember that the ringer must be ON in order for the handset to ring. CHARGE/ PAGE PAGE button PAGE CHAN button ADVANCED FEATURES 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.
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.
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.
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION Headset plug CONNECTING A HEADSET TO Headset jack THE HANDSET HEADSET 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.
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.
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 service.
Problem Solution Cannot hear the Page alert tone • Set the RING/PWR switch on the handset to ON (the far left position). Range is shorter than normal • Press the CHAN button during the conversation to select a new channel. • Position the base antenna upward. Battery will not hold a charge or is fully charged and the BAT LOW lights • Be sure you are sufficiently charging the battery. When the battery has been charged for 12 hours, you can expect approximately 4 hours of talk time.
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.
SERVICE The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide. Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift.
INDEX A O Accessory Order Form 20 Order Form 20 B P Battery Installation 14 Battery Safety 14 Belt Clip 13 Buttons CHANNEL 10 FLASH 8 MEMORY 9, 10, 11, 12 PAGE/FIND 10 PHONE ON/OFF 7 REDIAL 7 TONE 9 PAGE/FIND button 10 Paging the Handset 9 PHONE ON/OFF 7 Poor Reception 17 Product Care 17 PWR/RING (power and ringer) Switch 8 C R Receiving a Call 7 REDIAL 7 Ringer switch 10 Ringer switch (PWR/RING) 8 Chain Dialing 12 CHANNEL Button 10 CHARGE/IN USE light 5, 7 Cleaning the Phone 17 Connecting a Heads
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LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: • Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. • The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period. How to make a warranty claim: • Properly pack your unit.
Model 2-6920/2-6921 15432970 (Rev. 0 E/S) 99-02 Printed in China © 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. P.O.
