2-9917/2-9918 900MHz Hands-free Cordless Telephone User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................... 4 GETTING STARTED .......................... 5 Storing a Pause in Memory ..... 11 Charging the Battery ................... 5 Dialing a Stored Number ......... 12 INSTALLATION & SETUP ................... 6 USING YOUR HANDS-FREE PHONE .... 7 BATTERY INFORMATION .................. 12 Placing or Receiving Calls ........... 7 In Use Indicators .......................... 7 Battery Safety Precautions ....... 13 Changing The Battery .............
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 telephones.
GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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. 3. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to TONE for touch-tone service, or PULSE for pulse (rotary) service. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company. 4. Slide the base RINGER switch to ON if you want the unit to ring for incoming calls.
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 VOLUM VOLUM E • You need to use the headset to listen and talk. E MUTE 1 ABC 4 JKL 7 TUV GHI PQRS * TONE • Press the PHONE button on the Handset to get a dial tone, to answer an incoming Call, or to hang up.
BUTTONS AND FEATURES VOLUME AND Use the Volume buttons to increase or decrease the headset volume. MUTE The MUTE button is used to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone else in the room. Mute Volume IN USE/LOW BATT 1. Press MUTE to activate mute feature. PHONE VOLU 2. Press MUTE again to turn it off. MEMORY BUTTON Enables you to save phone numbers in memory and to quickly dial them later.
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 REDIAL BUTTON PHONE VOLU ME ME VOLU MUTE The REDIAL button allows you to easily redial the last number you called. When you get a dial tone, press REDIAL. This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc.
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. • 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. THE MEMORY FEATURE CHARGE IN/USE PAGE/FIND Page/Find button Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing. STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY IN USE/LOW BATT PHONE 1.
STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY 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). TIP: If you need a longer pause, press PAUSE several times. 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 1. Press MEMORY. PHONE VOLU ME ME 2. Press 9. 3.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER 1. Press the PHONE button to get a dial tone. Available Memory Numbers IN USE/LOW BATT PHONE 2. Press MEMORY and then press the number for that memory location. VOLU ME ME VOLU MUTE 1 ABC 4 JKL 7 TUV GHI PQRS 2 5 8 DEF 3 6 MNO 9 WXYZ 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.
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.
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.
Problem Solution 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. • 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.
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.
INDEX A P Accessory Order Form 19 PAGE/FIND button 10 Pause button 8 Placing a call 7 Poor reception 16 Product Care 16 B Battery Safety 12 C Chain Dialing 12 Changing a Stored Number 11 CHANNEL Button 8 CHARGE/IN USE light 5 Charging the battery 5 Cleaning the phone 16 D Digital Security System 4 F FLASH button 9 I In Use indicators 7 Installation & Setup 6 Interference 2 R Redial button 9 REN 15 Ringer adjust 8 S Service 18 Storing a Number in Memory 10 T Temporary Tone 9 Telephone Network Info
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.
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