2-9755 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with SecureVoice User’s Guide We bring good things to life.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
INTRODUCTION Your GE cordless phone is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high quality performance. To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ............................. 2 MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 2 INSTALLATION ................................ 3 RECHARGE CRADLE ............................... 5 CORDLESS PHONE BASICS ................... 6 MAKING A CALL ............
GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
DESKTOP INSTALLATION 1 4 2 3 PULSE/TONE switch 1. Plug the telephone line cord into the base and into a modular jack. 2. Plug the power supply cord into the base, into an AC outlet. 3. Set the PULSE/TONE switch to TONE for touch-tone service, or PULSE for rotary service. If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company. 4. Raise the base antenna. 5. Turn on the RINGER switch so the handset rings for incoming calls. 6. Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours.
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. Install the base plate by putting the tabs into the slots on the top of the unit first, and then snapping the bottom tabs into place. 1 2. Plug one end of the short telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the unit, and plug the other end into a modular wall jack. 2 3. Connect the power supply adapter to the POWER 9V DC jack on the back of the unit, and plug it into an AC outlet. 4 4.
ANYROOM™ RECHARGE CRADLE In addition to recharging the cordless telephone batteries in the base unit, you can use the Anyroom™ recharge cradle anywhere there is an AC power outlet. PHONE SCRAMBLE CHANNEL When fully charged, the battery pack provides sufficient power to enable the cordless phone to be left out of the recharge cradle for prolonged periods and still function properly.
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS MAKING A CALL The only two things you need to know to make a call are: • Press the PHONE button before you dial. • Press PHONE button or place the handset in the base to hang up. Otherwise, it works just like any other phone. CAUTION: 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 home goes out.
FLASH BUTTON Use the FLASH button to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. TIP: Don't use the PHONE button to activate customer calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone. VOLUME BUTTON Controls the volume of the handset's earpiece.
ADVANCED FEATURES CHANNEL BUTTON While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order get rid of static. Press and release the CHANNEL button to advance to the next clear channel. THE MEMORY FEATURE PHONE SCRAMBLE CHANNEL CHANNEL button Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing. STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY The phone must be OFF when you store numbers. 1. Press the MEMORY button. 2. Dial the number (up to 16 digits). 3.
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. 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 Memory Location Long distance access number Authorization code Frequently called long distance number 7 8 9 1. Make sure the phone is ON. 2.
CHANGING THE BATTERY The handset runs on a consumer-replaceable nickel cadmium battery pack. If you experience any of the following problems, you may need to replace the battery pack: • Short talk time • Poor sound quality • Limited range • CHARGE/IN USE light fails to light Make sure phone is OFF before you replace battery. 1. Slide open the battery compartment door. 2. Remove the retaining strap holding battery in place. Battery Retaining Strap 6. Replace the 5. Replace and retaining strap.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, please follow these simple precautions: • Do not recharge, disassemble, mutilate, puncture, wet or dispose of Battery in fire. Like other batteries of this type, if it is burned or punctured, it could release toxic material which could caused cause injury. • Keep Battery out of reach of children. • Replace only with GE Cat. #BT-12. You may find GE replacement batteries at the local GE parts supplier listed in your yellow pages.
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS Signal Meaning One beep every 7 seconds Three long beeps (with ringer on) A long warbling tone (with ringer on) One long beep Battery is low Page signal. Signals an incoming call. Handset and Base are not communicating: the handset might be too far away from the base, you might need to try another channel, or the base might not be receiving power. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service.
Problem Solution Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out • Make sure the TONE/PULSE switch on the base is correctly set (see p. 3). Handset does not ring • Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON. • You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones. • See solutions for “No dial tone.” You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • • • • • Unit beeps • Place handset in base for 20 seconds to reset the security code.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals. • You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. • Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house. • Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices. • Baby monitor is using the same frequency. • Handset battery is low. • You’re out of range of the base.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION 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.
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
INDEX B F P Battery Installation 10 Battery Safety 11 Buttons CHANNEL 8 FLASH 7 MEMORY 8, 9 PAGE/FIND 7 PHONE ON/OFF 6 REDIAL 6 TONE 9 FLASH button 7 PAGE/FIND button 7 Paging the handset 7 PHONE ON/OFF button 6 Product Care 11 H Handset sound signals 12 I Installation 4,5 M Making a call 6 MEMORY button 8,9 Memory feature 8 memory location 8 C Chain dialing 9 CHANNEL Button 8 CHARGE/IN USE light 4,5 cleaning the phone 11 N nickel cadmium battery pack 10 R REDIAL 6 Ringer switch 3, 4 Recharge Cra
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.
