GE 24999 Universal Remote User Manual
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1. 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 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 Number of calls Time Date 10 28 ow 10 20 ser 03 3175551234 PAGE Caller ID name Caller ID phone number 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 hea2. 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 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 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
3. 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 to scroll through the numbers stored in memory until the desired number is shown 4 Press CALL BACK The numbers 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 line 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 use the arrow 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 usi
4. 26929 40 Channel 900Mhz 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 t
5. IAL button to redial the last number you dialed up to 32 digits 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 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 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 button on the base The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes or until you press any button on the handset You can also press PAGE again to cancel
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7. en 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 1 Place the handset in the base 2 Raise the base antenna 3 Plug the power supply cord 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 Remove the handset hook turn it upside down and put it back in the slot You need to do this so the handset doesn t fall out of the base when it is on the wall 2 Set the RINGER switch on the handset to ON 3 Place the handset in the base 4 Pl
8. he appropriate 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 ca
9. l tone e Check installation Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet 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 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 e Make sure the tone pulse setting is programmed correctly Dial tone is OK but can t dial out 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 Handset does not ring You experience static noise or fading in and out Change channels e Is handset out of range Move closer to the base e Does the base need to be relocated e 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
10. nd 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 ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc c o Thomson multimedia Inc PO 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 a a a a ECUSTOMERS CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE gt ACCESSORY ORDER FORM OR CALL 1 800 338 0376 FOR ACCESSORIES ONLY ea i ME i Beltclip 5 2462 5 2463 495 heats 5 20a 5 2025 sasa __ Renacnenoaten 52061 s0 _ 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 Bane eae eee es My card expires EREE Copy your complete account number from your Master Card or Discover COTO Copy the number above your name on the Master Card PERF My card expires LOIT Authorized Signature Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise cc
11. ng 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 HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION CONNECTING A HEADSET TO THE HANDSET For hands free conversation connect the headset optional to the HEADSET jack as shown The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected Adjust the headset to rest Headset jack L comfortably on top of your head and over your ear Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches Headset plug from your mouth Press the TALK button to answer or place a call before using the headset CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP There are two slots one on each side of the handset Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the belt clip into the slots Slot for Slot for Snap the ends of the belt belt clip belt clip clip into place xs ea CHANGING THE BATTERY Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery 1 Disconnect the cord attached to Inse
12. omatically 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 forT 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 display shows ENTER TEL NUMBR 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 CHANGING A STORED NUMBER Use the same procedure to change a stored number as
13. phone 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE EXCLAMATION DANGEROUS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR voutace sioe THE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO P 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 Ra JSL Mounting bracket Belt clip MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS You need an RJ11 CA11A type modular phone 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 Base Handset 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 Wh
14. r 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 unit 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 REVIEWING RECORDS 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 e To display the last Caller ID record reviewed make sure the phone is OFF Then press REDIAL To dial the number press REDIAL again The number dials automatically DELETING RECORDS Use the DELETE button to erase the record currently shown in the display or all records DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD 1 Make su
15. re the phone is OFF 2 Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID record 3 Press DELETE The display shows ERASE CALL ID 4 Press DELETE again to erase the record DELETING ALL RECORDS 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID record 3 Press and hold DELETE The display shows ERASE ALL 4 Press DELETE again to erase all records DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER 1 Make sure the phone is OFF 2 Use the arrow buttons to display the desired Caller ID record 3 Press CALL BACK The number dials automatically SETTING YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE 1 Press and hold the CHANNEL button until AREA CODE 000 shows in the display 2 Use the handset number pad to enter your 3 digit code NOTE To clear your local area code press and hold the CHANNEL button until your area code appears in the display then press 000 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 to scroll to the number you want to 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 aut
16. rt the new battery pack and Put the battery compartment door Place handset in the base to Remove the battery compartment door the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset connect the cord into the jack inside the handset back on 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 Do not burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Like other batteries of this type toxic materials could be released which can cause injury To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the battery listed in the User s Guide Keep batteries out of the reach of children Remove batteries if storing over 30 days Contains Nickel Cadmium Rechargeable Battery NOTE This product contains a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery and must be recycled or disposed of amp properly We suggest that you check Ni Cd with your local Environmental Agency Mast be Recycled or Disposed of Proverly regarding recycling or disposal 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
17. s outgoing memory END OF LIST Indicates there is no additional information in the Caller ID memory log Indicates call or calls 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 SIGNALS Signal 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 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 e Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephone company Caller ID Error Message 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 dia
18. soft cloth or an eraser e See solutions for No dial tone e Replace battery Unit beeps Memory Dialing Did you program 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 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 service 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
19. 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 ATLINKS Communications 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 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 multimedia Ltd 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 a
20. ug the power supply into the base and then 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 5 After charging plug telephone line cord into the wall jack Then stuff the excess ine cord into the mounting bracket 6 Attach the wall mount bracket by inserting the two tabs at the top and then snapping the tab at the bottom into place 7 Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place Wall plate not included 8 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 TALK button VOLUME button DE ooa ooa TONE button CALL BACK FORMAT REDIAL button button DELETE FLASH CHANNEL M button button MEMORY RINGER button switch CORDLESS PHONE BASICS 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 While the phone is on press the RED
21. use interference 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 Joint Venture 2001 ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc Trademark s Registered Marque s d pos e s Model 26929C D 15790500 Rev 0 CAN E 01 19 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 unit 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 CAUTION When using tele
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