GE 27996 User Manual

27996
Notes
40 Channel 2.4 GHz Call Waiting
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
Caller ID Cordless Dual Handset
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use
Telephone/Answering System
your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local
User's Guide 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

Equipment Approval Information

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or
Regulations and theTechnical Requirements forTelephoneTerminal Equipment
television that is "receiving" the interference).
published by ACTA.
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.You from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also,
your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How
number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. " This booklet is available
connected to one line should not exceed 5.To be certain of the number of from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify
devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
contact your local telephone company.
Licensing
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
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009
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 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for
details. This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom
REN number is located on the cabinet bottom
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Model 27996 Indianapolis, IN 46290
00005766 (Rev. 0 Dom E) © 2005 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
05-25 Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Introduction Installing the Phone
Your cordless telephone/answering system should be placed on a level surface
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety such as a desk or table top, or you can mount it on a wall.
instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for

Installing the Handset Battery

future reference.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
Your cordless telephone/answering system with Caller ID and Call Waiting is
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic
designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance.To get the
bag and are separate from the handset.
most from your new cordless telephone/answering system, we suggest that
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
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
services available from your local telephone company.Your Caller ID Call Waiting
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack
phone allows you to:
inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is
• View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID). keyed and can be inserted only one way.
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
BATTERY
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
• 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
PRESS DOWN
prepared before answering a call.
FIRMLY
BLACK WIRE
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must
4. Insert the battery pack.
subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company:
the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when 5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling
6. Place the handset in the charging cradle.
while you are on the phone. Because cordless phones operate on electricity,
you should have at least one phone in your home that isn't cordless, in case the Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power
power in your home goes out.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Plug the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and
the other end into an electrical outlet. Plug the charge cradle into an electrical
outlet.The in use/charge indicator (on the base and charge cradle) turns on to
indicate the battery is charging when the handset is on the cradle.
ERASE _ + ANNOUNCE
Allow the phones to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly
charge the phones, battery performance is compromised.
Base Charge cradle 2 Handsets
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power adaptor 5-2512 (black)
power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may
damage the unit.
Connecting the Telephone Line
1. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base
AC power 2 Battery 2 Handset
calledTEL LINE and the other end into your home's modular phone jack.
adaptor 2 Belt clips compartment doors battery packs Line cord
2. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the
Telephone Jack Requirements cradle on the base.
Wall plate
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular

Wall Mounting

telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here,
Modular If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the back of
installed in your home. If you don't have a modular jack,
the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate
telephone
call your local phone company to find out how to get one
line jack not included.)
installed.

Handset Layout

Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After
a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base
for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that
may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs.
To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone
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
appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz
TALK/call back
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may (button)
interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned
with interference, please refer to the owner's manual for these devices on how
CID/VOL - or +
to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the
(button)
2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders,
wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some REDIAL
long-range cordless telephone systems.
(button)
review  
Important Installation Information
(button)
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
play/stop
(button)
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
TONE*/exit
designed for wet locations.
(button)
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface. CHAN/delete
(button)
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
answer/transfer
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes,
(button)
other phones, or modems.

Base Layout

Cordless Phone Basics
Making a Call
PAGE (button)
1. Press the TALK/call back button and dial the desired number.
To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press theTALK/call back
button.
MEMO (button)
2. To hang up, press theTALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have
SKIP (button)
at least one phone in your home that isn't cordless, in case the power in your
message home goes out.
indicator
NOTE: You can only use one handset at a time and there are no conference or
PLAY/STOP (button)
intercom features for this unit.
VOLUME - or +
(button) Receiving a Call
_
ERASE + ANNOUNCE
1. To answer a call press theTALK/call back button on the handset before you
RED WIRE ANNOUNCE
(button) begin speaking.
2. To hang up, press theTALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
REVIEW in use/charge ERASE
(button) (indicator) (button)

Call Transfer

hour min answerer on/off
day/check
During an external call, you may transfer the call to another handset.
(button) (button) (button) (button)
1. Press the answer/transfer button on originating handset. TRANSFERRING
Telephone Setup
shows in the display. Both handsets will be paged.
Registration 2. Press the answer/transfer orTALK/call back button on the receiving handset to
answer the call.
You MUST register both handsets before use.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press the TONE*/exit or the
a) 1st handset -The 1st handset being charged on the main base station will
answer/transfer button on the originating handset.
automatically register after 16 hours of charging.
Redial
b) 2nd handset - After the 2nd handset has charged for 16 hours, place it on the
main base station for 20 seconds, it will then automatically register. Press the REDIAL button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32
digits).
NOTE: In case of a power failure lasting more than 5 minutes, you must put
both handsets on the main base cradle for 20 seconds to re-register.
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial
the number again.
Programmable Menus
In Use Indicator
There are five programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer
Tone,Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make sure When the in use/charge indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either in use or
the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing theTONE*/exit button will remove
charging.The in use/charge indicator on the base flashes when you receive a call.
you from the menu selection process without changing the feature you are in.
Flash
Display Language
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local
1. Press the FLASH/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call
Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to
is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the
select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish).The default setting is "1ENG" .
handset display.To connect the waiting call, press the FLASH/program button on
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
the handset and your original call is put on hold.You may switch back and forth
feature.
between the two calls by pressing the FLASH/program button.
Local Area Code
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.
If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area
code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local
Volume
7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the
When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) on the handset to
full 10-digit number.
adjust the volume of the handset's earpiece.There are four settings. Press the
1. Press the FLASH/program button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display.
right arrow to increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume.You will
The default setting is "- - -" .
see the volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1
2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code. is the minimum.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHAN/delete button to erase the

Channel Button

incorrect area code and repeat step 2.
While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
in order to reduce static caused by applicances, such as baby monitors, garage
feature.
door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the
CHAN/delete button to move to the next clear channel.
Ringer Tone
Temporary Tone
1. Press the FLASH/program button until RINGERTONE shows in the display.
This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service.TemporaryTone
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to
enter your selection from RingerTone 1, 2, or 3.The default setting is "RINGER Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services
offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your
TONE 1" .
bank you may need to enter your bank account number.Temporarily switching to
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
touchtone mode allows you to send your number.
feature.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
display Tone/Pulse
2. When your call is answered, press the TONE*/exit button on the handset to
1. Press the FLASH/program button until 1TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.
FORMAT temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
(button) 2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
enter your selection.The default setting is "1TONE" .
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary)
MEMORY
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu
dialing mode.
(button) feature.
Exit
NOTE: This setting should be changed on both handsets.
skip  
(button) Press the TONE*/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
Factory Default
Ringer Switch
erase
This feature allows you to restore the unit's original features.
(button)
The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.
1. Press the FLASH/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display.
PAUSE#
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll toYES.The default setting
(button)
is "NO" .
FLASH/program
3. Press FLASH/program to confirm.You will hear a confirmation tone.
(button)
ringer/on-off
(switch)
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
-OR- base.
NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the batttery is
dead, the Paging feature will not work.

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 40 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
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
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 (left arrow) button to scroll through the call records from the
most recent to the oldest.
• Press the CID/VOL (right arrow) 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
1. Press the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) 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 (left or right arrow) button until the desired Caller ID record is
displayed.
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 (left or right arrow) button to display the desired Caller ID
record.
3. Press theTALK/call back button to dial the number.
Changing the Number Format
The FORMAT 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 (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the number you want to
call back.
2. If the number does not dial as shown, press the FORMAT 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 40 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. 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.
6. Press the MEMORY button again to save the name.The display shows ENTER
NUMBER.
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. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll through the numbers
stored in memory until the desired number is shown.
4. PressTALK/call back.The number dials automatically.