GE 26920 User's Manual
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1. prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference continues moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT DESKTOP INSTALLATION 1 Make sure base plate is securely fastened 2 Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the base and into a modular jack 3 Plug the power supply cord into the POWER 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet 4 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 5 Set RING switch on the handset to ON 6 Raise the base antenna 7 Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours The CHARGE PAGE light on the base comes on to indicate that the battery is charging If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone performance of the battery will be compromised CAUTION Use only the Thomson 5 2448 black 5 2449 white power supply that is compatible with this unit Using other adapters may damage the unit WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Remove the handset hook turn it upside W D down and put it back in the slot You need to d2. temporarily make the phone touch tone compatible To get information about your bank account for example you would 1 Press the TALK button 2 Call the bank s information line 3 Press the TONE button after your call is answered 4 Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction 5 Hang up when finished The phone returns to pulse rotary service PAGING THE HANDSET Press the PAGE button on the base to locate a misplaced handset When you press the PAGE button the handset beeps Press the TALK button when you locate the handset PAGE button ADVANCED FEATURES CHANNEL BUTTON CHAN If you ever experience any interference or don t have clear voice quality press the CHAN button on the handset to advance to another channel CHAN button THe MEMORY FEATURE Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY The phone must be OFF 1 Press the MEM button 2 Dial the number up to 20 digits 3 Press MEM 4 Press any number key 0 9 to store the phone number in that memory location RE PA redial pause button MEM button CHANGING A STORED NUMBER Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number you re just replacing the phone number with a different number STORING A REDIAL NUMBER The phone must be OFF 1 Press MEM 2 Press RE PA redial pause 3 Press MEM 4 Press any number key 0 9 to store the phone number i
3. to reset the phone If that doesn t work charge battery for 12 hours BAT LOW light stays on Memory Dialing doesn t work Did you program the memory location keys correctly Did you follow proper dialing sequence Make sure T P switch is correctly set Unit locks up and no communication between the base and the handset If the phone still does not work disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack Then reconnect the power cord and reinstall the battery pack Place handset in the base for 10 seconds to allow it to reinitialize If a power outage occurs while the handset is away from the base the handset must be returned to the base when the power returns CHANGING THE BATTERY Make sure the telephone 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 4 Put the battery compartment door back on 5 Place handset in the base to charge If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone and or when you install a new battery pack the battery s long term performance will be compromised BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Do not burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Like other batteries of this type toxic materials could be released which can c
4. 26920 26921 Series 32 Channel 900MHz Cordless Telephone User s Guide We bring good things to life IMPORTANT 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 If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the radio television receiver s antenna relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio television technician for additional suggestions This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device INTERFERENCE INFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residenti
5. PHONE 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 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 If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line ACCESSORY ORDER FORM DESCRIPTION CATALOG NUMBER PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL AC power supply adapter 5209 same steae _ C sn Ss sa soot Headset for 26921 oni sa s 2005 saea5f Fenlacementbatey 5250 sas For credit card purchases Your complete charge card number its expiration date and your signature are necessary to process all charge card orders Copy your complete account number from your VISA card OCOL My card expires T Copy your complete account number from your MasterCard O OOT Copy the number above your name on the MasterCard My card expires
6. TTT A Prices are subject to change without notice Total M tchandiSesssmisnosunuuniniunanaioinsa We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Salos TaK d Aes Maen eS Use VISA or MasterCard preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or Cash All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a supersed ing model Shipping Handling and INSUranCe sccscssssecccsssecccsseessesseeeees 5 00 Total Amount Enclosed sisssssssciscceseusissssicictivenceviaiataaie Mail order form and money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to Consumer Electronics Mail Order Department P 0 Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 8419 This is your return label Please print clearly To Name Address Apt City State ZIP Authorized Signature Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely
7. al 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 If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the radio television receiver s antenna relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio television technician for additional suggestions This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for RF noise emissions specified in the RFI regulations of the Industry Canada HEARING Arp COMPATIBILITY This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM 4 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marque s d pos e s Model 2 6920 26921M 15433050 Rev 1 E F 99 09 Printed in China INTRODUCTION Your GE 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is designed to give you fle
8. ause injury e To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the battery listed in the User s Guide e Keep batteries out of the reach of children Contains Nickel Cadmium Rechargeable Battery N P NOTE This product contains a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery and must be recycled or disposed of properly We suggest amp that you check with your local Environmental Agency regarding Ni Cd recycling or disposal Must be Recycled or Disposed of Properly REN NuMBER 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 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 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 do
9. econnect the power cord and reinstall the battery pack Place handset in the base for 10 seconds to allow it to reinitialize No dial tone Make sure the T P switch on the base is set correctly Dial tone is OK but can t dial out 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 Handset does not ring Press the VOLUME button to adjust the volume to the desired listening level Cannot hear phone conversation You experience static noise or fading in and out Change channels Is handset out of range Move closer to the base Does the base need to be relocated Charge handset battery Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance Range is shorter than normal Press the CHAN button during the conversation to select a new channel Position the base antenna upward Battery will not hold a charge oris fully charged and the BAT LOW lights Be sure you are sufficiently charging the battery When the battery has been charged for 12 hours you can expect approximately 4 hours of talk time Check to be sure battery contacts on both the handset and the base are making contact and are clean free of dirt or lint When the handset is placed in the base check that the base CHARGE light is on Place handset in base for 10 seconds
10. es 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 Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement OR 2 Remove the batteries where applicable and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton or equivalent Mail prepaid with proof of purchase and insured to Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada Inc Distribution Centre 7400 A Bramalea Road Mississauga Ontario L5S 1X1 The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modifica tion of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service you may write to Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada Inc P O Box 0944 Indianapolis Indiana U S A 46206 0944 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 CUSTOMER CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE lt n nnsnsIMsIMiIi TELE
11. n that memory location STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY Use the RE PA button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence for example when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank s information line Each pause counts toward the 20 digit limit If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line and want to store a number in memory without having to dial 9 each time you would 1 Press MEM phone must be off 2 Press 9 3 Press RE PA redial pause 4 Dial the phone number you want to store in memory 5 Press MEM 6 Press any number key 0 9 to store the phone number in that memory location TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In case of difficulty please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service Problem Solution e 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 e Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same jack If there is no dial tone in the second phone the problem might be your wiring or local service Is the handset out of the base unit s range Move closer to the base unit Make sure the battery is properly charged 12 hours Is the battery pack installed correctly If the phone still does not work discon nect the power cord and remove the battery pack Then r
12. n the base to hang up TALK button IN USE INDICATOR You know the phone is on when you see the IN USE indicator on the handset light REDIAL RE PA Press the TALK button then press the RE PA redial pause button to redial the last number you called up to 32 digits RE PA Redial Pause button FLASH button MUTE button RECEIVING A CALL To answer a call when the handset is out of the base you must press the TALK button before you can talk FLASH BUTTON Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer which are available through your local phone company TIP If you press the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting you ll VOLUME button hang up the phone Press FLASH instead RING ON OFF switch VOL voLUME BUTTON Controls the volume of the handset s earpiece and can be adjusted to 4 levels RINGER SWITCH The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF If the switch is off the unit will not ring MuTE BUTTON Use the MUTE button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone else in the room 1 Press MUTE to activate mute feature the BAT LOW light blinks 2 Press MUTE again to turn it off TEMPORARY TONE This feature enables pulse rotary service phone users to access touch tone services offered by banks credit card companies etc by pressing the TONE button to
13. o this so the handset doesn t fall out of the base 2 Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked TEL LINE on the back of the unit and plug the other end into a modular wall jack 3 Connect the power adapter to the POWER 9V DC jack on the phone 4 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 5 Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place Wall plate not included 6 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 7 Plug the other end of the power adapter into an AC outlet 8 Set RING switch to ON 9 Raise the base antenna 10 Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours The CHARGE PAGE light comes on to indicate that the battery is charging You must charge the handset battery continuously without using the phone for 12 hours when you set up the phone CAUTION Use only the Thomson 5 2448 black 5 2449 white power supply that is compatible with this unit Using other adapters may damage the unit CORDLESS PHONE BASICS MAKING A CALL 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 e Press the TALK button before you dial e Press TALK or place the handset i
14. xibility 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 IMPORTANT This Should Not Be The Only Phone in Your Home Because cordless phones operate on electricity you should have at least one phone in your home that is not cordless in case the power in your home goes out GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here I a Rae i deed j AC power l LA adapter Headset for een 26921 only Base plate 2 ii ONS rU Telephone Belt Clip for Base Handset line cord 26921 only BEFORE YOU BEGIN MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS You need an RJ11 CA11A type modular jack which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here If you don t have a modular jack call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection 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 interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or
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