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- Page 1 2-9950 900MHz 32-Channel Cordless Telephone with Digital Messaging System User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
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Page 2: Important Information
MPORTANT NFORMATION NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. -
Page 3: Hearing
NTERFERENCE NFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION 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. -
Page 5: Getting Started
ETTING TARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here. AC power adapter Base plate IN USE CHARGE ANSWER RING PAGE M E S S A G E FULL IN USE REMOTE TALK REMOTE PAUSE HELP MUTE MESSAGE/MEMO ANNOUNCE ERASE STOP ANNOUNCE... -
Page 6: Desktop Installation
ESKTOP NSTALLATION 1. Make sure base plate is securely fastened. NOTE: Use only the Thomson 2. Plug the power supply cord into 5-2420 power supply that is the POWER 9V DC jack on the compatible with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the base and into an AC outlet. -
Page 7: Wall Mount Installation
OUNT NSTALLATION 1. Plug the power supply cord into the POWER 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet. The LED indica- tors will all light up. This is normal operation. The LEDs will go out after about 30 seconds. Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours. -
Page 8: Setup
ETUP 1. 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. 2. Set RING switch to ON. ON OFF–RING CHAN RING PWR ON OFF... -
Page 9: T O Check Day And Time
5. Press TIME SET to confirm your TIME ANSWER ON / OFF MENU choice. The unit will announce the minute(s). 6. Press to advance through the minutes or to reverse MESSAGE / MEMO through the minutes until the unit announces the correct minute (s) of the day. -
Page 10: Setting Number Of Rings
ETTING UMBER OF INGS This feature allows you to set the number of times the phone rings before the answerer picks up. The default is set for four rings. TIME ANSWER ON / OFF MENU 1. While the ANSWER/MESSAGE LED is flashing, press MENU and the unit will announce the MESSAGE / MEMO current number of rings. -
Page 11: Setting Remote Accessc
ETTING EMOTE CCESS 1. While the ANSWER/MESSAGE LED is flashing, press MENU confirm the remote access code setting. If the LED is steady, press MENU 3 times. 2. Press to choose the TIME ANSWER ON / OFF first number of the code. MENU 3. -
Page 12: Indicators
NDICATORS ANDSET IN USE REMOTE TALK IN USE CHARGE ANSWER REMOTE RING PAGE M E S S A G E FULL IN USE Off : handset is not engaged; phone conversation is not muted IN USE/RING On (solid): handset is in use Off : handset is not in use Slow blink : mute is active On (solid): handset is in use... -
Page 13: Cordless Phone Basics
ORDLESS HONE ASICS AKING A 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: • Press the TALK button before you dial. -
Page 14: Volume Switch
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. OLUME SWITCH Controls the volume of the handset's earpiece. volume WR SWITCH IN USE REMOTE TALK REMOTE This is a 3-position switch that con- PAUSE... -
Page 15: Mute Button
To choose the second ring sound: 1. Press RING. 2. Press 2. ON OFF–RING 3. Press RING. CHAN RING To check your current ring sound PWR ON OFF selection, press RING, press 3, and press RING again. BAT LOW UTTON Use the MUTE button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately PAUSE... -
Page 16: Paging The Handset
AGING THE ANDSET Press the PAGE button on the base to locate a misplaced handset. TIME ANSWER When you press the PAGE button, MENU ON / OFF the handset beeps. Press and release for a short sequence, hold PAGE down for longer sequences. Press the TALK button when you locate the handset. -
Page 17: Remote Access
The base unit will record the IN USE CHARGE ANSWER conversation. The ANSWER/ FULL RING PAGE M E S S A G E MESSAGE indicator will blink rapidly while recording. 3. Press STOP when you want to ANNOUNCE ERASE STOP finish recording. -
Page 18: Room Monitor
ONITOR This feature allows you to hear what is IN USE REMOTE TALK REMOTE going on in the room in which the base unit is installed. 1. Press ROOM. ROOM NEW MSG ON/OFF PQRS WXYZ The microphone on the base unit will activate for 60 seconds. -
Page 19: Answeringi
Press HELP. The unit responds with a status PAUSE HELP MUTE report of the answerer (whether it is on or off), the number of messages and how many are new, the day and time and reviews a help menu: New Messages press 8 Rewind press 1... -
Page 20: The Memoryf
EMORY EATURE Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing. TORING A UMBER IN EMORY The phone must be OFF (PWR button ON, but no dial tone). 1. Press the MEM button 2. Dial the number (up to 24 digits including digits or pauses). -
Page 21: Hanging A
TORING A REDIAL NUMBER The phone must be off (PWR button ON, but no dial tone). REDIAL FLASH 1. Press MEM. 2. Press REDIAL. 3. Press MEM. 4. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location. -
Page 22: Chain
HAIN IALING FROM EMORY 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. The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service: The Number For... -
Page 23: Digital Answering
IGITAL NSWERING ASICS All functions are also available through the handset unless otherwise noted. Handset button names, if they differ from the base unit, are located in (parentheses) after the base unit button name. Press the REMOTE button on the handset to enter REMOTE mode. OWER Hold ON/OFF. - Page 24 The ANSWER/MESSAGE indicator will turn off and then begin to blink rapidly. 4. The unit will prompt you with “ record announcement ” or “record announce only ,” depend- ing on your choice in Step 1. ANNOUNCE ERASE STOP 5. The unit will prompt you with a tone.
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Page 25: Layback
ECORDING 1. Hold MESSAGE/MEMO (MEMO). The ANSWER/MESSAGE indicator MESSAGE / MEMO will turn off and then begin to blink rapidly. 2. The unit will prompt you to “ record memo ” and you will hear a tone. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. -
Page 26: Layback
At the end of each message, the unit gives the date and time stamp. At the end of all the messages, the unit announces “ end of messages. ” AUSING LAYBACK 1. During playback, press MESSAGE/MEMO ( The unit will suspend playback for 60 seconds. -
Page 27: Essages
(on base only) to advance through multiple messages. Playback will begin at the start of the message you chose and include the message number. RASING ESSAGES TO ERASE A SINGLE MESSAGE During playback, press ERASE. The unit will prompt you with “... -
Page 28: Attery
HANGING THE ATTERY 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. - Page 29 EMOTE PERATIONS 1. Call the number to which the 2-9950 Remote Digital answerer is installed. Messaging Operations The answerer will pick up after the set number of rings. 1. Dial phone number of the answerer. 2. Wait for the announcement to end or press 6 to bypass the 2.
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Page 31: Guide
ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE 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? •... - Page 32 Problem Solution Cannot hear the • Set the RING/PWR switch on the handset to ON (the far left Page alert tone position). Range is shorter • Press the CHAN button during the conversation to select a than normal new channel. •...
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Page 33: Care
ENERAL RODUCT 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. •... -
Page 34: Ren Number
REN N UMBER 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. 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. -
Page 37: Telephone N Accessory Order Index
NDEX Accessory order form 35 FLASH button 13 Receiving a call 13 Answering incoming calls Recording outgoing during playback 19 announcements 23 General product care 33 REDIAL 13 Getting started 5 Redial 13 Base ringer on/off 9 Remote access 17 Base unit 12 Remote access code 11 Handset 12... -
Page 38: Ervice
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period. PURCHASE DATE ____________________________________________________________ NAME OF STORE ____________________________________________________________ Model 2-9950 15359640 (Rev. 2 E/F) © 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. 98-39 Trademark(s) ®...