GE 26999GE1 User Manual

26999

Equipment Approval Information

40 Channel 900MHz Call Waiting
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched
Caller ID Cordless Telephone/ Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations and theTechnical Requirements forTelephoneTerminal Equipment
Answering System
published by ACTA.
User's Guide 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
information, the US 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 determining the number of devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your
telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs
of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5.To be certain of the
number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN,
you should contact your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring
and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules
and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for
details.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to
use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your
local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent
disconnection of your telephone from your line.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone
line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm
equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the
telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you
that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice
is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such
temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify
you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to
correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to
the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC
Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the
operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations.
If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your
telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice,
in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference; and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that
television that is "receiving" the interference).
may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs.
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. If such
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the 900MHz
from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned
or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, with interference, please refer to the owner's manual for these devices on how
the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the
900MHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders,
To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. " This booklet is available
wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify
long-range cordless telephone systems.
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

Important Installation Information

Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
designed for wet locations.
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
REN number is located on the cabinet bottom
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes,
other phones, or modems.
Introduction
Installing the Phone
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety
Your cordless telephone/answering system should be placed on a level surface
instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT
such as a desk or table top, or you can mount it on a wall.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for
future reference.

Installing the Handset Battery

Your cordless telephone/answering system with Caller ID and Call Waiting is NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance.To get the
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic
most from your new cordless telephone/answering system, we suggest that
bag and are separate from the handset.
you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.This
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
telephone is a multifunction product for use with the Call Waiting and Caller ID
services available from your local telephone company.Your Caller ID Call Waiting
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
phone allows you to:
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack
• View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID).
inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is
• Identify callers before you answer the phone. keyed and can be inserted only one way.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 20 Caller ID messages sequentially. BATTERY
• Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.
• Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get
prepared before answering a call.
PRESS DOWN
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must
FIRMLY
subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company: BLACK WIRE
the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when
4. Insert the battery pack.
the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling
while you are on the phone. Because cordless phones operate on electricity,
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
you should have at least one phone in your home that isn't cordless, in case the
6. Place the handset in the charging cradle.
power in your home goes out.
Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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AC power
Base Handset
adaptor
Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and the
other end into an electrical outlet.The in use/charge indicator (on the base) turns
on to indicate the battery is charging when the handset is on the cradle.
Handset battery Line cord
Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly
charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
Telephone Jack Requirements
Wall plate
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power supply 5-2512
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular
(black) or 5-2618 (gray) power supply that came with this unit. Using
telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here,
other power supplies may damage the unit.
installed in your home. If you don't have a modular jack,
Modular
call your local phone company to find out how to get one
telephone Connecting the Telephone Line
installed. line jack
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base
Digital Security System
called PHONE LINE and the other end into your home's modular phone jack. Place
the handset in the cradle on the base.
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

Wall Mounting

When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After
If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the back of
a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base
the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate
for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
not included.)

Handset Layout

Tone/Pulse
1. Press the flash/program button until 1TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.
2. Use the CID/VOL (
selection.The default setting is "1TONE" .
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
feature.
Ringer ON/OFF
TALK/CALL BACK 1. Press the flash/program button until RINGER 1ON 2OFF shows in the display.
display
(button)
2. Use the CID/VOL (
selection.The default setting is "1ON" .
CID/VOL  or 
memory (button) 3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
(button)
feature.
redial format/answerer NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the handset display.
(button) (button)

Factory Default

review   skip
 
This feature allows you to restore the unit's original features.
(button)
(button)
1. Press the flash/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display.
play/stop
#pause (button) 2. Use the CID/VOL (
(button)
3. Press flash/program to confirm.You will hear a confirmation tone.
*tone/exit
flash/program
(button) Cordless Phone Basics
(button)
chan/delete
Making a Call
(channel/
1. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button and dial the desired number.
delete button)
erase (button)
To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press theTALK/CALL BACK

Base Layout

button.
in use/charge (indicator)
2. To hang up, press theTALK/CALL BACK button or place the handset in the base
cradle.
volume  or  (button)
IMPORTANT: 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
min (button)
home goes out.
memo (button)
Redial
hour (button)
Press the redial button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
review/skip  or  (button)
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial
day/check (button) the number again.
display
RED WIRE
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Receiving a Call
answer on/off button
1. To answer a call press theTALK/CALL BACK button on the handset before you
PLAY/STOP  (button)
begin speaking.
announce button
2. To hang up, press theTALK/CALL BACK button or place the handset in the base
cradle.
erase (button)
In Use Indicator
When the in use/charge indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either in use or
page (button) charging.The in use/charge indicator on the base flashes when you receive a call.
microphone

Telephone Setup

Flash
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local
Programmable Menus
telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call
There are six programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer
Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call
Tone,Tone/Pulse, Ringer On/ Off, and Factory Default. When you program these
is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the
settings, make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing the *tone/exit
handset display.To connect the waiting call, press the flash/program button on
button will remove you from the menu selection process without changing the
the handset and your original call is put on hold.You may switch back and forth
feature you are in.
between the two calls by pressing the flash/program button.
Display Language TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting, or you'll hang up the phone.
1. Press the flash/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.
2. Use the CID/VOL (  or  ) button or the handset number pad to select 1 Volume
(English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish).The default setting is "1ENG" .
When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu volume of the handset's earpiece.There are four settings. Press the right arrow
feature.
to increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume.You will see the
volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the
Local Area Code
minimum.
If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area
Channel Button
code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local
7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the
While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in
full 10-digit number. order to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door
openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the
1. Press the flash/program button until AREA CODE- - - shows in the display.The
chan/delete button to move to the next clear channel.
default setting is "- - -" .
2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code. Temporary Tone
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the chan/delete button to erase the This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service.TemporaryTone
incorrect area code and repeat step 2. Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services
offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.
bank you may need to enter your bank account number.Temporarily switching to
Ringer Tone touchtone mode allows you to send your number.
1. Press the flash/program button until RINGERTONE shows in the display. 1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. Use the CID/VOL (  or  ) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to enter your 2. When your call is answered, press the *tone/exit button on the handset to
temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
selection from RingerTone 1, 2, or 3.The default setting is "RINGERTONE 1" .
3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature. 3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary)
dialing mode.
Exit
Press the *tone/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
) button or the handset number pad to enter your
 or  Paging the Handset
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base.The handset will beep for about two minutes
or until you pressTALK/CALL BACK on the handset or press the page button on
the base.
NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the battery is
dead, the Paging feature will not work.
 or  ) button or the handset number pad to enter your

Caller ID Features

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller
ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.To receive
Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined
Caller ID Call Waiting service.The unit can store up to 20 calls for later review.
When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call Waiting
service, you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local
telephone company.You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting
 or  ) button to scroll toYES.The default setting is "NO" . calls. If you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep
indicates the presence of a Call Waiting Call on the line, and Caller ID information
for the Call Waiting call shows on the display.This information may include the
phone number, date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.
Time Date Number of Calls
-OR-
Caller ID phone number Caller ID name
Receiving and Storing Calls
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to
your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.
VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID feature of this product requires a
subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company.
When the phone's memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest
call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been
reviewed.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service
availability.
Reviewing Caller ID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many
calls have been received.
• Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
• Press the CID/VOL ( ) button to scroll through the call records from the most

recent to the oldest.
• Press the CID/VOL (  ) button to scroll through the call records from the oldest
to the newest.
Deleting the Current Record
1. When the Caller ID record shows in the display, press and release the
chan/delete button.The display shows DELETE CALL ID?
2. Press chan/delete button again to confirm.You will hear a confirmation tone,
the display shows DELETED, then the next Caller ID record appears in the
display.
Deleting All Records
 or  ) on the handset to adjust the
1. Press the CID/VOL (  or  ) button until a Caller ID record is displayed.
2. Press and hold chan/delete until unit beeps.The display shows DELETE ALL?
3. Press chan/delete again to erase all records.You will hear a confirmation tone,
and the display shows NO CALLS.
Storing Caller ID Records in Memory
NOTE: Caller ID record should be in correct format for dialing as record cannot
be changed once it is stored in memory location.
1. Press the CID/VOL ( ) button until the desired Caller ID record is displayed.
 or 
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory location. You
will hear a confirmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to store the
record in memory location 1.
To Replace an Old Memory with a New Caller ID
Record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 inTransferring Caller ID Records to Memory. After
entering the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
2. Press the memory button again, and the new Caller ID record replaces the old
memory in that location.You will hear a confirmation tone.
Dialing a Caller ID Number
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL ( ) button to display the desired Caller ID record.
 or 
3. Press theTALK/CALL BACK button to dial the number.
Changing the Number Format
The format/answerer button lets you change the format of the displayed number.
The available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code "1" + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
1. Use the CID/VOL (  or  ) button to scroll to the number you want to call back.
2. If the number does not dial as shown, press the format/answerer button.
Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits shows in the display.
3. Press theTALK/CALL BACK button.
Memory
Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing.This memory feature
is in addition to the 20 Caller ID records that can be stored in memory.
Storing a Name and Number in Memory
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory location. Or
use the CID/VOL (  or  ) to scroll to desired location. If the memory location
is occupied, the memory location and stored name and number appear on the
screen.
NOTE: If the memory location is empty, "EMPTY" appears in the display.
4. Press the memory button again.The display shows ENTER NAME.
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5. Use the handset number keypad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More
than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill
Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the
letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L, and wait for 1 second. Press
the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space
between the first and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press
the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the
8 key for the letterT; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the chan/delete button to backspace and
erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).
6. Press the memory button again to save the name.The display shows ENTER
TEL NUMBR.
7. Use the handset number keypad to enter the telephone number (up to 24
digits, including pauses) and press the memory button again to save the
number.The unit beeps to confirm.
8. To enter another name and number in a different memory location, return to
step 1 and repeat the process.
Storing a Redial Number
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3. Press the memory button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.
To Replace an Old Memory with a New Redial Number
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3. Press the memory button, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
4. Press the memory button to replace the old memory with the new redial
number.You will hear a confirmation tone.
Changing a Stored Number
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory. REPLACE
MEMO? shows in the display.
2. Press the memory button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation
tone.
Dialing a Stored Number
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing theTALK/CALL BACK button.
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location.The number dials
automatically.
OR
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the memory location for the phone number you want to dial, or use the
CID/VOL (  or  ) button to scroll through the numbers stored in memory until
the desired number is shown.
4. PressTALK/CALL BACK.The number dials automatically.