GE 26730 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. e Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date e Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a clean pencil eraser CAUSES OF Poor RECEPTION e Aluminum siding e Foil backing on insulation e Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals e You re too close to appliances such as microwaves stoves computers etc e Atmospheric conditions such as strong storms e Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house e Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices e Baby monitor is using the same frequency e Handset battery is low e You re out of range of the base 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 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 service2. Date Number of calls 10 51 G T DEV CALL 25 3115559251 SMTH JOAN Caller ID phone number Caller ID name REVIEWING MESSAGES As calls are received and stored the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received e Press the arrow down button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest e Press the arrow up button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest DELETING RECORDS Use the DELETE button to erase the record currently shown in the display or all records DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Press DELETE The display shows ERASE CALL ID 3 Press DELETE again to erase the record DELETING ALL RECORDS 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Press and hold DELETE The display shows ERASE ALL 3 Press DELETE again to erase all records DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Use the arrow and buttons to display the desired Caller ID record 3 Press CALL BACK The number dials automatically CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed number The available formats are as follows 7 digit 7 digit telephone number 10 digit 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number 11 digit long distance code 1 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number 1 Use the arrow buttons and to scroll to the number you want to
3. access touch tone services offered by banks credit card companies 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 instructions to complete your transaction 4 Hang up when finished The phone returns to pulse rotary service FINDING THE HANDSET This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset Press the PAGE FIND button on the base The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes or until you press any button on the handset RINGER SWITCH The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls TONE PULSE DIALING This adjustment allows you to select tone touch tone or pulse rotary mode dialing The phone is automatically set for touch tone use TONE 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Press and hold the CHANNEL button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps 3 Press TONE PULSE 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Press and hold the CHANNEL button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps 3 Press VOLUME The VOLUME button controls the volume of the handset s earpiece VoIcE MESSAGING Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and you subscribe to it the CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base flashes when the phone is not in use to indicate
4. batteries if storing over 30 days 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 icone NOTE This product contains a nickel ickel Cadmium Rechargeable Battery cadmium rechargeable battery and must be recycled or disposed of properly We suggest that you check with your local Environmental Agency regarding Must be Recycled or recycling or disposal Disposed of Properly Ni Cd GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your telephone working and looking good follow these guidelines e Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps e DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture e Avoid dropping the handset as well as other rough treatment to the phone e Clean the phone with a soft cloth e Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish
5. call back 2 If the number will not dial as shown press the FORMAT button Repeat if necessary until the correct number of digits are shown 3 Press CALL BACK The number dials automatically NOTE To clear the local area code press and hold CHANNEL until AREA CODE appears Then enter 000 MEMORY Store up to ten 24 digit numbers in memory for quick dialing This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in the Caller ID memory log STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Press the MEMORY button 3 Press the memory location number 0 9 4 Press MEMORY again The display shows ENTER NAME 5 Use the keypad to store a name up to 15 characters More than one letter or character is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter Joe Smith press 5 for J press 6 three times for O press 3 two times for E press 1 to enter a space before you start entering the last name press 7 four times for S press 6 for M press 4 three times for l press 8 for T and 4 two times for H If you re using two letters consecutively that are stored in the same number key you must press FORMAT between the letters For example if you enter Barb press 2 two times for B press FORMAT press 2 for A 7 three times for R and 2 two times for B You need to press FORMAT between the B and the A since they are stored within the same number key 6 Press MEMORY The
6. display shows ENTER TEL NUMBER 7 Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store up to 24 digits To add a pause See Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 8 Press MEMORY again to store the number 9 Record whose number is stored in the location on the memory label provided You will also be able to view the name and number in the display 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 one DIALING A STORED NUMBER 1 Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK button 2 Press MEMORY 3 Press the number 0 9 for the desired memory location The number dials automatically OR 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Press MEMORY 3 Use the arrow buttons and to scroll through the numbers stored in memory until the desired number is shown 4 Press CALL BACK The number dials automatically IMPORTANT If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher Also it s a good idea to make these calls in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE Press the REDIAL button to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone for example after you dial 9 for an outside l
7. the merchandise is being sent Duties will apply for shipments to Canada Use VISA or Master Card or Discover 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 superseding model Shipping Handling seses 5 00 Total Amount Enclosed cccccseeeeseeeeee Mail order form and money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to TCE Mail Order Department P 0 Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 8419 Name Address Apt _ City State_ ZIP Daytime Phone Number Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely
8. 26730 25 Channel Caller ID with Call Waiting Cordless Telephone 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 The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appro
9. CTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT BEFORE YOU BEGIN Parts CHECKLIST Make sure your package includes the items shown here Base Handset Mounting bracket 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 INSTALLATION NOTE Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR If such interference continues move the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR 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 DESKTOP INSTALLATION NOTE For desktop charging only the handset is able to charge facing up or down 1 Place the handset in the base 2 Raise the base antenna 3 Plug the power supply cord
10. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line 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 MESSAGE INDICATORS The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit ERROR Caller information has been interrupted during transmission or the phone is excessively noisy ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter a name for one of the 10 memory locations ERASE ALL Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records ERASE CALL ID Prompt asking if you want to erase the current Caller ID record that is shown on the display ERASE MEMO Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 10 numbers stored in the phone s outgoing memory END OF LIST Indicates there is no additional information in the Caller ID memory log Indicates call or call
11. ch 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 ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc c o 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 ACCESSORY ORDER FORM a a a R CUSTOMER CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE RO DESCRIPTION CAT NUMBER PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL Replacement BT 12 9 95 handset battery To order call 1 800 338 0376 for accessories only or complete this order form 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 LET UIE TILE TILT My card expires DUAE Copy your complete account number from your Master Card or Discover COCOT OTT Copy the number above your name on the Master Card LIT My card expires LIT Authorized Signature Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise ccccccccsssesseesseseeeeaes Sales Takna We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which
12. g the tab at the bottom into place 6 Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place Wall plate not included 7 Raise the base antenna NOTE The phone automatically defaults to touch tone dialing To change to pulse rotary dialing see Tone Pulse Dialing If you don t know which type of service you have check with the phone company CORDLESS PHONE BASIcs REDIAL button CALL BACK VOLUME button button DELETE TALK button b ii TONE button CHANNEL FLASH button button RINGER switch FORMAT MEMORY button button RECEIVING A CALL 1 Check the display to see who is calling 2 Press the TALK button MAKING A CALL To make a call press the TALK button before you dial and press it again to hang up REDIAL Press the REDIAL button to redial the last number you dialed up to 32 digits FLASH 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 Don t use the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or you ll hang up the phone CHANNEL BUTTON While talking you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static Press and release the CHANNEL button to advance to the next clear channel TEMPORARY TONE This feature enables pulse rotary service phone users to
13. ine or to wait for a computer access tone Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS 1 Press MEMORY then press the arrow and keys to view the entry 2 While the entry is displayed press DELETE to delete the entry The display shows ERASE MEMO 3 Press DELETE a second time to delete the entry CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers such as using 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 7 Authorization code 8 Frequently called long distance number 9 1 Make sure the phone is ON 2 Press MEMORY and then press 7 3 When you hear the access tone press MEMORY and then press 8 4 At the next access tone press MEMORY and then 9 TIP Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory button or your call might not go through BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Like other batteries of this type toxic materials could be released which can cause 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 e Remove
14. into an AC outlet The CHARGE IN USE indicator comes on indicating that the battery is charging Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours before using the first time If you don t charge the phone properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone performance of the battery will be compromised 4 After charging connect the telephone line cord to the wall jack 5 Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON NOTE The phone automatically defaults to touch tone dialing To change to pulse rotary dialing see Tone Pulse Dialing If you don t know which type of service you have check with the phone company WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION Because it is necessary to charge the handset for 12 hours prior to connecting the phone for use the first time it is better to leave the unit on a flat surface during initial charge before attempting to hang it on the wall 1 Place the handset in the base 2 Plug the power supply into an AC outlet The CHARGE IN USE indicator comes on indicating that the battery is charging Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours before using the first time If you don t charge the phone properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone performance of the battery will be compromised 3 Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON 4 After charging plug the telephone line cord into the wall jack 5 Attach the mounting bracket by inserting the two tabs at the top and then snappin
15. priate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTES This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to telephone company tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company 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 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 inte
16. rference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc An Alcatel Thomson Multimedia Joint Venture 2000 ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc Trademark s Registered Model 26730D Marque s d pos e s 15575670 Rev 1 CAN E 00 33 Printed in China INTRODUCTION Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information provided by your local telephone company to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services You must subscribe to one of these services in order to use this unit Your Caller ID phone enables you to e Identify callers before you answer the phone e View the time and date of each incoming call e Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially e Know who called while you were away To get the most from your new phone we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this user s guide IMPORTANT In order to use this feature you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service To know who is calling while you are on the phone you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service IMPORTANT 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 WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR ELE
17. s have not been reviewed NEW UNKNOWN The incoming call is from an area not serviced by Caller ID or the information was not sent PAGING YOU Someone has pressed the PAGE button on the base BLOCKED The person is calling from a number that has been blocked from transmission REPT Repeat call message Indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once NO DATA No Caller ID information was received HANDSET SOUND Signal SIGNALS Meaning A long warbling tone with ringer on One short beep one long beep several times Three short beeps Four short beeps Signals an incoming call Page signal Out of range Low battery warning TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS CALLER ID Problem Solution No Display e Is battery fully charged Caller ID Error Message Try replacing the battery e If you are using AC power make sure that the unit is connected to a non switched electrical outlet Disconnect the unit from the plug and plug it in again Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephone company e The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring This message indicates the presence of noise on the line TELEPHONE Problem Solution No dial tone e Check installation Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet ls the telephone line cord connec
18. ted 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 e Is the handset out of range of the base e Make sure the battery is properly charged 12 hours e Is the battery pack installed correctly e Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK button Did the CHARGE IN USE indicator come on The battery may need to be charged TELEPHONE Problem Solution Dial tone is OK but can t dial out Handset does not ring You experience static noise or fading in and out Unit beeps Memory Dialing e Make sure the tone pulse setting is programmed correctly e Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON e You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones e See solutions for No dial tone e Change channels e Is handset out of range Move closer to the base e Does the base need to be relocated Charge battery e Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance e Place handset in base for 20 seconds to reset the security code If that doesn t work charge battery for 12 hours Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth or an eraser e See solutions for No dial tone e Replace battery e Did you program
19. the memory location keys correctly e Did you follow proper dialing sequence e Make sure the tone pulse setting is programmed correctly e Did you reprogram numbers into memory after power outage or battery replacement SERVICE ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufac turing 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 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 ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc c o Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada Inc 6200 Edwards Boulevard Mississauga Ontario Canada L5T 2V7 The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification 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 su
20. there is a message waiting It stops flashing after the message has been reviewed CHARGE IN USE indicator CALLER ID FEATURES This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone number date and time The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review CALLER ID wrr CALL WAITING Provided you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service from your phone company you are able to see who is calling when you hear the call waiting beep The caller identification information appears in the display after you hear the tone e Press the FLASH button to put the current person on hold so that you can answer the incoming call IMPORTANT In order to use this feature you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or Caller ID with Call Waiting Service To know who is calling while you are on the phone you must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting Service RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS When you receive a call the information is transmitted by the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring When the memory is full a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed NOTE Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability g Time
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