RCA 2-9501 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 14 INDEX q 15 LIMITED WARRANTY eee nne n nnn nnns 16 NOTE Illustrations contained within this U ser s Guide for representa tion only Your unit may differ slightly THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A E 5 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK THE LIGHTNING WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT THE PRODUCT GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here J Antenna Base with telephone line cord and AC power adapter attached CORDLESS T ELEPHONE CHARACTERISTICS A cordless telephone is dependent upon the availability of AC power Any interruption of electrical power at your location would prevent your placing or receiving calls Therefore a cordless telephone should not be installed as the only phone in your home The cordless handset s range away from the base depends upon many factors In some areas installing the base on the second floor will provide greater range than the ground floor installation Reception can be adversely affected by such things as aluminum siding appliances refrigerators stove etc insulation foil backing heating ducts and other metal construction which acts to shi2. aunjeubis pue sj pied uno soseuund pre 31 215 404 puer 35 Sup uo PEU a usm pmous woud epepuaye ue 3e Gurus up lt esn a fau rcrepuscbp pue UB Ay nof jo a peu IN spnpoud suoyuch pa 39 gt pe pue B IEP PPU Ad dos 3xnf si veneue pue sououd Ssuoud u Jo Huel e MNA pue u ne iunuuucp or 55 2777 INDEX A Accessory Order Form 13 14 Automatic Standby 7 B Battery Changing 11 Battery Safety 10 Buttons FLASH 7 PHONE ON OFF 6 REDIAL 7 TONE 8 Charging Handset Battery 5 Cordless Phone Operation and Features 6 F FLASH Button 7 G General Product Care 9 Getting Started 2 H Handset Battery Information 10 Handset Sounds 7 Installation 3 M Making Calls 6 Modular J ack 2 PHONE Button 6 PHONE ON OFF 6 Phone in Use light 6 Product Care 9 R Receiving Calls 6 REDIAL 7 RINGER Switch 6 5 Service 9 Temporary Tone Feature 8 TONE Button 8 Troubleshooting Guide 12 LiMiTED WARRANTY What your warranty covers Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase O
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4. serviced outside the USA Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Model 2 9501 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Rev 1 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc P O BOX 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 Trademark s Registered Marca s Registras 97 25 Printed in Philippines
5. 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 D promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your night 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 of 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 8 Rules These
6. Cordless Telephone Users Guide We bring good things to life FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipmentis 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 Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your ieee cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the
7. ESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Solution No dial tone Check installation 15 the base power cord connected to a working outlet 15 the Phone in Use light on 15 the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack Connect another phone to the same jack The problem might be your wiring or local service Is the handset out of range of the base Make sure the battery is properly charged Is the battery pack installed correctly Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK button Did the Phone in Use light come on You may need to charge the battery Reset the security code by placing the handset in the base for about 20 seconds Dial tone is OK but can t dial out Make sure the TONE PULSE switch on the base 15 correctly set Handset does not ring You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones You experience static noise or fading in and out Move closer to the base the handset might be out of range Does the the base need to be relocated Make sure the base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance Charge the battery Unit beeps Place the handset in the base for 20 seconds If it still beeps charge the battery for 12 hours Clean the charging contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth or an eraser See solutions for No dial tone
8. ded in this Guide Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase date of store ANDSET BATTERY INFORMATION BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Don t 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 materials which can cause injury Keep batteries out of the reach of children NOTE The seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer Electronics 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 10 CHANGING THE BATTERY Make sure the phone is OFF when you replace the battery 1 Slide open the battery compartment door 2 Remove the retaining strap that holds the battery in place 3 Pull out the battery pack and then remove the battery plug 4 Replace and plug in the new battery pack use catalog 87 28 5 Replace the plastic tab 6 Replace battery door 7 Return handset to the base unit for 12 hours before using the Y handset so that the battery is adequately charged TROUBL
9. e phone will ignore your command After 2 3 seconds you will disconnect the line If the call is first answered on an extension phone and you wait 10 seconds after the last ring to lift the cordless handset you will have to press the TALK button to talk N w RECEIVING A CALL WITH HANDSET OUT OF THE BASE To answer a call you must press the TALK button before you can talk NOTE The Phone in Use light comes on whenever the phone ison 6 AuTOMATIC STANDBY You can leave the phone ON and place the handset in the base It will automatically hang up When you pick up the handset the phone will be ON REDIAL BUTTON Press the REDIAL button to redial the last number you called If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number just press REDIAL again you don t have to turn the phone off and back on FLASH BUTTON Use the FLASH button to activate customer calling services such as call wait ing or call transfer which are available through your local phone company Do not use the TALK button to try to access calling services because you will hang up the phone Do not use the FLASH button to hang up the phone HANDSET SOUNDS Sound Meaning A short beep with phone ON Charge batteries A long tone with phone ON Out of range warning This feature enables pulse rotary service phone users to access touch tone services offered by banks credit card compani
10. ed the handset must be returned to the base to reset the security code CHARGING THE 5 5 BATTERY Your cordless telephone is automatically charged when the handset is placed in the base cradle To maintain adequate power you need to charge the battery pack every few days by returning the handset to the base NOTE Although you can leave the handset out of the base for extended periods you will need to return it to the base periodically to keep the battery recharged TIP Periodically clean the charging contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth or a pencil eraser CORDLESS PHONE OPERATION AND FEATURES Using a cordless phone is pretty much the same as using a corded phone except that you have to press the TALK button after you pick up the hand set before you can talk SETTING THE VOLUME SWITCH The VOL HI LO controls the volume of the hand set s earpiece when you re talking on the phone MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS MakiNG A CALL The two things you need to know to make call are 1 Press the TALK button before you dial olime sai 2 Press TALK or place the handset in the pnone in Use to hang up light RECEIVING CALL WITH HANDSET IN THE BASE 1 When the phone rings lift the handset The Phone in Use light will be ON and you can talk Auto Answer Feature If you press the TALK button by accident within 2 3 seconds of lifting the handset out of the base th
11. eld radio signals Atmospheric conditions also play an important role in the performance of your cordless telephone Always keep the base antenna fully extended Above all keep within the range of the base Jack REQUIREMENTS You need an 11 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 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 1 Insert the handset antenna and screw into place 2 Set the TONE PULSE switch to PULSE if you have rotary service or TONE if you have touch tone service If you don t know which type of service you have check with your phone company TONE PULSE switch w Plug the telephone line cord into the modular wall jack e For the wall mount slip the mounting holes on the back of the base unit over the wall plate posts and slide the base down until the unit is firmly in place Wall plate not provided Desk mount Wall mount 4 Plug the AC power supply cord into an electrical outlet which cannot be switched off Do not use an outlet that can be turned on and off by a wall switch 5 Raise and fully extend the antenna on the base and then place the 4 handset in the base to charge the battery for 12 or more hours NOTE Whenever a power interrup tion occurs the batteries replac
12. es etc by pressing the tone button to temporarily make the phone touch tone compatible To get information about your bank account for example you would 1 Call the bank s information line 2 Press the TONE button after your call is answered 3 Follow the voice menu instructions to get the information When you hang up the phone goes back to pulse rotary service TALK button TONE button FLASH button REDIAL button GENERAL Follow these guidelines to keep your phone working well 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 and or 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 Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date Periodically clean charge contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth SERVICE The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents In accordance with FCC requirements changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty inclu
13. 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna Connectthe telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepareo a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washing
14. ne year 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 How to make a warranty claim Properly pack your unit Include any cables etc which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Product Exchange Center 32B Spur Drive El Paso Texas 79906 Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty Insure your shipment in case of loss or damage Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss Anew orrefurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer Installation and set up service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or
15. ton D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies HEARING Alp COMPATIBILITY This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatiblility FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM 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 CorRDLESS TELEPHONE CHARACTERISTICS 2 MODULAR J ACK REQUIREMENTS 2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 3 CHARGING THE HANDSET S BATTERY PACK osos iim 3 55 PHONE OPERATION AND FEATURES esee e rn no nnno nnn nau 6 SETTING THE VOLUME SWITCH 6 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS 6 MAKING 6 RECEIVING CALL WITH HANDSET IN THE BASE i sacas eere 6 RECEIVING A CALL WITH HANDSET OUT OF THE 6 AUTOMATIC STANDBY REDIAL BUTTON FLASH BUTTON HANDSET SOUNDS TEMPORARY TONE Hanpset BATTERY INFORMATION BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CHANGING THE BATTERY 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 12 Accessory ORDER FORM 13 ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
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