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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION 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 Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 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.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ....... 2 INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 3 LICENSING ........................................... 3 HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ....... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................. 4 INTRODUCTION ..................................... 6 HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT .. 8 BASE LAYOUT ...................................... 8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 9 PARTS CHECKLIST .............................
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ......... 24 ANSWERING AN INTERCOM CALL .... 24 RECEIVING AN INCOMING TELEPHONE CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL . 25 USING INTERCOM WITH A TELEPHONE CALL ......................................... 25 TWO-WAY INTERCOM CALLS . 25 CONFERENCE THE EXTERNAL CALLER WITH CORDLESS HANDSET AND BASE ........................... 25 MEMORY ........................................... 26 STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY ....................................... 26 STORING A REDIAL NUMBER .............
INTRODUCTION CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Congratulations on purchasing this GE telephone/answering system. This system operates in the 5.8GHz/900MHz frequency range, and is unique to conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical power and a telephone line, it can support a cordless handset.
• 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.
HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT Display caller ID/vol -/+ (caller ID/volume /+ button) talk/end/call back (button) int/transfer (intercom/transfer button) format/answerer (button) redial (button) flash/prog (flash/program button) del/chan (delete/ channel button) skip (button) memory/conference (button) review (button) *exit (button) charge cradle with power adaptor play/stop (button) erase (button) #pause (button) charge indicator BASE LAYOUT Hook switch caller ID rev (button) mailbox 1/2/3 p
BEFORE YOU BEGIN PARTS CHECKLIST Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Base Base Handset Dual Cordless handset charge cradles Coiled handset cord Dual cordless handsets Desktop/Wall Mounting pedestal Battery compartment doors Belt clips AC power adaptor Telephone line cord TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES • Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power outlet. • Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. • Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight. • Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature. • Avoid dusty locations.
6. Place the handsets in the charging cradles. Allow handsets to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the handsets, battery performance is compromised. NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery pack is not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment. "NO BATTERY" shows in the display when the handset is placed in the charging cradle.
CONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET 1. Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the side of the base. 2. Connect the other end of the coiled cord to the jack on the handset, then place the handset in the base cradle. WALL MOUNTING THE BASE The base is packaged with the pedestal attached in desktop mode. To mount the base on the wall: 1. Turn the base over and remove the pedestal. 2. Rotate the pedestal a half turn, and align it with the bottom of the base. 3.
NOTE: Changing menu settings on the handset will only change the settings on the handset, and changing menu settings on the base will only change the settings on the base. For example, if you change the language on the handset, it will not change language on the base. NOTE: You can press program/flash button on base or flash/prog button on the handset at any time to go to the next menu item. NOTE: To exit the menu without making changes, press the *exit button on the base or handset.
RINGS TO ANSWER NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. You may set the number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers a call. 1. Press the program/flash button until RING TO ANSWER shows in the display. “5” is the default setting. 2. Use the caller ID (rev or skip) button to scroll to 3, 5 or TOLL. NOTE: TOLL (Toll Saver) can save you the cost of a toll call when accessing your messages from another phone.
RINGER LEVEL NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. 1. Press the program/flash button until SET RING LEVEL shows in the display. “1HI” is the default setting. 2. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use the caller ID (rev or skip) button to scroll to your selection. 3. Press program/flash again to store your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, “RINGER OFF ” shows in the base display.
2. Use the caller ID (rev or skip) button to select the current day. 3. Press program/flash until SET TIME shows on the display. “12:00 AM” is the default setting. 4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the first digit of the hour, then enter the second digit of the hour, the first digit of the minute, and the second digit of the minute. 5. Use the caller ID (rev or skip) button to scroll to AM or PM. 6. Press program/flash again to store your selection.
4. Press the flash/prog button on the handset until LINK BASE? shows in the display. “NO” is the default setting. 5. Press caller ID/vol (- or +) button on the handset to scroll to YES. 6. Press flash/prog on the handset again to confirm. You will hear a long confirmation tone when the handset is successfully linked to the base. DEFAULT SETTING NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1.
2. When finished, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up. BASE SPEAKERPHONE 1. Press the speaker/call back button. 2. When finished, press speaker/call back to hang up. NOTE: For more information, refer to Speakerphone Operation section of this manual. MAKING A CALL CORDLESS HANDSET 1. Press the talk/end/call back button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. -Or2. Dial the number and then press the talk/end/call back button. 3.
CALL TIMER After you press talk/end/call back on the cordless handset (or lift the corded handset, or press the speaker/call back button on the base), the built-in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of time of the call. AUTO STANDBY Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off the hook (or during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.
1. Press the page/intercom button to put the line on hold. PAGING HANDSET LINE ON HOLD shows in the display. 2. Press the speaker/call back button or put back corded handset to cradle to transfer the call. TRANSFERRING LINE ON HOLD shows in the display. 3. Press the talk/end/call back button or int/transfer button on handset to answer the call. TRANSFERRING CALL FROM CORDLESS HANDSET TO ANOTHER CORDLESS HANDSET/BASE During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset or base.
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to quickly redial the number again. CORDED HANDSET 1. Lift the corded handset. 2. Press the redial button. - Or 3. Presss the redial button first, then lift the corded handset. If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to quickly redial the number. CORDLESS HANDSET 1. Press talk/end/call back button. 2. Press the redial button. - Or 3.
Press and release the page/intercom button on the base. The display shows PAGING HANDSET. The cordless handset beeps continuously and displays PAGING FRM BASE for about two minutes or until you press talk/end/call back on the cordless handset or press page/intercom on the base. NOTE: You may still page the cordless handset even if the ringer is turned off. MUTE To have a private, off-line conversation, use the mute feature.
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following: • Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds.) • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect. Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone. • Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person to whom you are speaking.
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKERPHONE AND HANDSET You can switch between speakerphone and handset after dialing a number, or any time during a conversation. Speaker to Cordless/Corded Handset — Press talk/end/call back on handset, and then press speaker/call back on the base. Or lift the corded handset when using speaker phone. Speak into the cordless/corded handset. Corded/Cordless Handset to Speaker — Press speaker/call back, then hang up the handset. Speak into the Speakerphone.
RECEIVING AN INCOMING TELEPHONE CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL During an intercom call, if you receive a telephone call, both intercom users are alerted as follows: Cordless Handset - Receives a ringing tone. To take the call, press talk/end/ call back. (The intercom connection is discontinued.) Base - Speakerphone rings. To take the call, press the speaker/call back button or lift the corded handset.
2. Press the talk/end/call back button on handset or speaker/call back on base to set up the intercom. Then press the memory/conference button on base or handset to retrieve the external caller. Three-way conversation begins, and CONFERENCE shows in the display. NOTE: The handset or the base can enter conference directly by pressing talk/call back button on the handset or speaker/call back button on the base while the other party (handset or base) is on the external line.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the delete button on the base or del/chan on the handset to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s). 6. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the area code followed by the telephone number (up to 24 digits, including pauses) and press the memory/ conference button again to save your selection. The unit beeps to confirm. 7. To enter another name and number in a different memory location, return to step 1 and repeat the process. STORING A REDIAL NUMBER 1.
1. While the entry displays, press delete button on base or del/chan button on handset to mark the entry for deletion. The display shows DELETE? 2. Press delete button on base or del/chan button on handset again to delete the entry. **DELETED** is displayed. DIALING A STORED NUMBER Handset: Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk/end/call back button on the cordless handset. 1. Press the memory/conference button. 2. Press the desired memory location button (0-9).
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY Use this feature to make calls that require a sequence of numbers, such as a frequently used long distance card number. The following example shows how you can store each part of the long dialing sequence and use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service provider: The Number For Memory Location Long Distance Access Number 7 Authorization Code 8 Frequently called long distance number 9 Handset: Make sure the phone is ON. 1.
CALLER ID (CID) 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 Call Waiting Caller ID service. This telephone system receives and displays CID information transmitted by your local telephone company. This information can include the phone number, date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.
• Press the caller ID rev button (on base) or the caller ID/vol - button (on cordless handset) to review the oldest call records and scroll to newer records. When you reach the newest call, the display shows END OF LIST. • Press the caller ID skip button (on base) or the caller ID/vol + button (on cordless handset) to review new call records and scroll to older call records. When you reach the oldest record, the display shows END OF LIST.
If the memory location is occupied and, you want to replace it, you must confirm the replacement by pressing the memory/conference button on base or handset. REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display. DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER When reviewing any call record in the Caller ID memory, you can dial back the caller’s number. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2.
4. If the number does not dial as shown, press the format button on base or format/answerer button on cordless handset. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits show in the display. 5. Press the talk/end/call back button on handset or speaker/call back button on base. The number dials automatically.
CALLER ID ERRORS If there is an error in the transmission of information to your Caller ID phone, ERROR shows in the display. If you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or it is not working, NO DATA shows in the display. CALL WAITING CALLER ID Provided you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service from your phone company, you may see who is calling when you hear the call waiting tone in the receiver. The CID information appears in the display after you hear the tone.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION RECORDING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible. 1. Make sure the answering system is ON. 2. Press and hold the announce button on the base while you record the announcement. 3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep. 4. Release the button after you finish your announcement.
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE You can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leave a message (to hear who it is), then pick up the handset, and press talk/end/call back or the speaker/call back button on the base to talk to the caller. The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone. TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear incoming calls.
2. Press review and skip button to select and play the message you want to erase. 3. Press the delete button, the current message is erased, and the next message plays. • To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in the talk mode) 2. Press the delete button, DELETE ALL MESSAGES? and PRESS AND HOLD MAILBOX KEY toggle shows in the display. 3. Press the mailbox button (play/stop 1 or play/stop 2 or play/stop 3). 4.
You may access the answering system on the base with the handset buttons. You may also access your answering system from any touch-tone phone by entering a 3-digit security code after you hear the outgoing announcement. A voice menu system guides you through the steps. USING THE HANDSET Press the format/answerer button to access the answering system.
MEMORY FULL When the answering system’s memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings, beeps, and waits for you to enter the 3-digit security code. You have 10 seconds to enter the security code before the phone hangs up. You should erase some of the messages in order for the system to record incoming messages. NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To access the answering system, enter your 3-digit security code after you hear the beep.
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE The default security code for accessing the answering system from another location is 1 2 3. The security code is set through the programming menu. Refer to Telephone Set Up for more information. CHANGING THE BATTERY Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack inside the battery compartment and remove the battery pack from the handset. 3.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center. HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO THE HANDSET For hands free conversation, connect the headset (optional) to the HEADSET jack as shown.
DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the current Caller ID record that is shown on the display. DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 10 numbers stored in the phone's outgoing memory. END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller ID memory. NEW Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.
ANSWERER REMOTE /ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS Indicates the answering system is being accessed remotely. PAGING/ PAGING FROM HANDSET/ PAGING FRM BASE/ PAGING HANDSET The page/intercom on base or int/transfer button on cordless handset has been pressed. ENTER NUMBER Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number in one of the 10 memory locations.
• Did the handset beep when you pressed the talk/end/call back button? The battery may need to be charged. • Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds. Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out • Make sure the TONE/PULSE setting on the base is set to the type of phone service you are subscribed to. Handset/Base does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned on and the base ringer is programmed to HI. • The cordless handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
Memory Dialing doesn't work • Did you program the memory location keys correctly? • Did you follow proper dialing sequence? Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset • Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the back of the base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and wall outlet. Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your unit 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 Accessing the Answering System from Another Location 39 Accessory Information 49 Answering a Call 17 Answering an Intercom Call 24 Answering System 22 Answering System Indicator 38 Answering System Operation 35 Answering System Set Up 34 Auto Standby 19 B Base Layout 8 Basic Operation 17 Battery Safety Precautions 40 Battery Solutions 45 Before You Begin 9 C Call Timer 19 Call Transfer 19 Call Waiting Caller ID 34 Caller ID (CID) 30 Caller ID Errors 34 Caller ID Solutions 45 Causes of Poor Recepti
Interference Information 3 Introduction 6 L Language 13 Last Number Redial 20 Leaving a Memo 37 Leaving Message 35 Licensing 3 Limited Warranty 50 Local Area Code 16 M Making a Call 18 Making a Call with Speakerphone 23 Making an Intercom Call 24 Manual Channel Selection 18 Memory 26 Memory Full 36, 39 Message Playback from Base Unit 36 Mute 22 P Paging the Cordless Handset 21 Parts Checklist 9 R Receiving a Call with Speakerphone 23 Receiving an Incoming Telephone Call During an Intercom Call 25 Receiv
SERVICE If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year, from date of purchase. (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.
