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GE 15381860 Telephone User Manual

1. telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1 800 448 0329 Or refer inquiries to ATLINKS USA Inc Manager Consumer Relations P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 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 Name of store LiMiTED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase 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 e 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 you get service e Properly pack your unit Include any cables etc which were originally provided with the product We recomme
2. does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information
3. low MEMORY The following buttons can be used as memory locations for storing data 0 9 keys and memory buttons a b or c STORING A NuMBER In MEMORY 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press store 3 Enter the telephone number up to 16 digits the phone number will not be dialed in this mode 4 Press store 5 Press the desired memory location button 0 9 or a b or c 6 Hang up the handset NOTE If you make a mistake hang up the handset and repeat the procedure for soring a number from the beginning CHANGING A STORED NUMBER Repeat the storage sequence in the Storing a Number in Memory section The new number replaces the old number in the memory location NOTE When the unit is firs powered up unwanted digits may be randomly created in memory locations See Erasing a Stored Number to delete unwanted digits ERASING A STORED NuMBER 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press store 3 Press redial 4 Press store again 5 Press the location a b c 0 9 to be erased Diatinc A Numer STorep IN A Memory Location 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press the memory location button a b or c The number in that memory location dials automatically Diatinc STORED NUMBERS 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press memory 3 Press 0 9 or memory button a b or c memory location The number dials automatically INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE The redial button becomes a pause function when the store button is
4. sources such as heating air ducts heating appliances radiators and direct sunlight e Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature Avoid dusty locations e Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers H ANDSET AND Base Layout Quick Dial buttons VOL switch memory button 5 store button redial button flash button snooze button AM FM button 123 preset buttons sleep button radio on off volume control oe button delete button tuning button dial button set button review buttons alarm 1 button alarm 2 button Battery compartment A 9 display brightness switch ringer switch INSTALLING THE PHONE CONNECTING THE T ELEPHONE LINE Choose the best location to install your telephone Your telephone should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top 1 Plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base 2 Plug the other end into a wall jack 3 Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the handset 4 Plug the other end into the HANDSET jack on the back of the base 5 Place the handset on the base cradle 6 Set the RINGER and DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS switches on the back of the base to the desired settings 7 Set the VOL switch on the side of the handset to the desired setting CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL POWER 1 Plug on
5. AST This setting allows you to adjust the display contrast for easier viewing 1 Use the review buttons to select level 7 2 3 4 or 5 2 Press set to save LOCAL AREA CODE shows in the display NOTE Press dial to skip to the next set up step or press delete to exit the main menu Area CoDE 1 Use the review buttons to enter the first digit 2 Press set Use the review button to enter the second digit NOTE If you make a mistake press the delete button to erase all of the digit s and start over Or press the dial button to exit the main menu 3 Press set Use the review buttons to enter the third digit 4 Press set and the unit returns to the main menu Display BACKLIGHT Use the DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS switch on the back of the base to adjust the display brightness Settings are NORM or HI NOTE The unit must be connected to an electrical outlet to adjust display brightness TELEPHONE OPERATION RINGER VOLUME The RINGER switch is located on the back of the base Set it to HI LO or OFF NOTE The RINGER switch must be set to HI or LO or the phone will not ring for incoming calls H anpseT RECEIVER VOLUME Use the vol switch on the side of the handset to adjust the handset receiver volume FLASH Press the flash button to activate customer calling services such as call transfer which are services provided by your local phone company REDIAL Redial the last number you called by pressin
6. Caller ID BedroomPhone with Dual Wake Alarms and AM FM Radio User s Guide We bring good things to life EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the US 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 A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions f
7. ICING TO HAZARD DO NOT DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS i L EXPOSE THIS THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT Berore You BEGIN Parts CHECKLIST Make sure your package includes the following items go gt s Ey Base Handset Handset AC power Telephone line cord supply cord TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS Modular To use this phone you need an RJ11C type telephone modular telephone jack which might look line jack like the one pictured here installed in your home If you don t have a modular jack call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION e Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Wall plate e Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations e Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface e Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes other phones or modems IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES e Install telephone near both a telephone modular jack and an electrical power outlet e Avoid sources of noise such as a window by a busy street and electrical noise such motors microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting e Avoid heat
8. e end of the power supply cord into the back of the base 2 Plug the other end into an electrical outlet supply that came with this unit Using other power supplies may damage the unit CAUTION Use only the ATLINKS USA 5 2608 power No Worry Battery BACKUP This telephone is equipped with a memory holding system powered by a customer installed 9 volt alkaline battery not included When electrical power is interrupted or the electrical line is unplugged the battery operates the clock to retain the time of day and alarm settings in memory When the unit is running on battery power the digital display does not light up however if wake time occurs during the power interruption the alarm sounds if remaining battery power is adequate Normal operation resumes after electrical power is restored Install the backup battery as follows 1 Remove the battery compartment i EE cover located on the back of the base Battery cip G 2 Connect a fresh 9 volt alkaline battery fe not included Interlock the large and Battery small contacts on the battery clip and the battery Once connected place the battery inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover NOTE Alkaline NEDA 1604A batteries are recommended Carbon zinc NEDA 1604 batteries may be used but memory holding time will be substantially reduced Memory holding time for afresh alkaline battery is approximately 3 months if Wake S
9. ephone number i e 555 5555 10 digits 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number i e 425 555 5555 11 digits long distance code 1 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number i e 1 425 555 5555 4 To dial the displayed number pick up the handset within 10 seconds NOW DIALING shows in the display and the number is dialed IF YOU DID NOT PROGRAM YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE IN THE SET UP MENU 1 Use the review buttons to display the number you want to dial 2 See steps 2 through 4 in the above section to complete the dialback sequence NOTE If the CID record has a 7 digit or 10 digit number adjusting only adds 1 digit to the dialed number Press the dial button repeatedly to scroll through the 11 10 7 digit sequence otherwise no adjustment may be made and the number is dialed as received MESSAGE INDICATORS The following messages show the status of the phone provide Caller ID information or help you set up and use your phone NO CALLS Indicates there is no record in memory UNKNOWN The incoming call is from an area not CALLER serviced by CID or CID information is not sent BLOCKED CALL Caller information is blocked from transmission ERROR Caller information has been interrupted during transmission NO DATA Caller information is interrupted during transmission or the phone is excessively noisy START END Indicates you are at the beginning or the end of the call record log Battery power is
10. for calls received that have not been reviewed Reviewing CID Recorps As calls are received and stored the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received e Press the review down arrow to scroll through the call records e After all of the records are viewed START END appears in the display Decetinc CID Recorpbs To delete the record showing in the display press the delete button once e To delete all records while reviewing press and hold the delete button DELETE ALL appears in the display Press delete again to confirm Diatinc Back When reviewing CID records you may dialback the number showing in the display by pressing the dial button IF YOU PROGRAMMED YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE IN THE SET UP MENU 1 Use the review buttons to display the number you want to dial e If you see a number with 7 digits i e 555 1234 then the call was received from within your area code However this does not guarantee the call is a local call e If you see a number with 11 digits i e 1 234 555 1234 then the call received was not from your area code 2 Press the dial button and the display shows PICKUP ADJ You have 10 seconds to adjust the number and pick up the handset to dial otherwise the unit returns to the currently reviewed call 3 To adjust the phone number press the dial button Press the dial button repeatedly to scroll through the 7 10 and 11 digit numbers 7 digits 7 digit tel
11. g the redial button after the dial tone NOTE The redial feature holdsin memory the last phone number you dialed as many as 32 digits If you pressed any numbers after dialing the phone number for example when accessing a voice menu system those numbers are also redialed ALARM OPERATION SETTING THE ALARM TIME 1 Press alarm 1 or alarm 2 2 Press the set button 3 Use the review buttons to set the wake time 4 Press set to confirm ALarm 1 ALARM 2 1 Press the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button to review the setting 2 Press and release the desired alarm button to choose radio preset at FM100 8 AM520 buzzer or off 3 If you choose radio press a preset channel button 1 2 or 3 and AM FM button to select a radio station The frequency shows on the display 4 Press the set button to confirm TURNING OFF THE ALARMS To turn off an alarm press the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button The alarm setting is retained and comes on the next day SNOOZE TIMER After the wake mode is activated you can silence it for another nine minutes by pressing the snooze button You may use the snooze feature repeatedly The alarm stays on for 60 minutes if snooze is not pressed ADJUSTING THE SNOOZE TIMER 1 To set the snooze timer press set and then press snooze 2 Use the review buttons to select the snooze time 3 When finished press set to confirm USING THE SLEEP TIMER Use the sleep timer to play the radio for a desi
12. nd using the original carton and packing materials Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to ATLINKS USA Inc c o Thomson 11721 B Alameda Ave Socorro Texas 79927 Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty e Insure your shipment for loss or damage ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of damage or loss A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and setup service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of nature 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 fo
13. on 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 thatis receiving the interference Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected f 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 prepared a helpful booklet How To dentify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available rom the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies HearinG Alp Compatisitity HAC his telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility US NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO f POINT WITHIN THE WARNING TO NOT REMOVE COVER OR J TRIANGLE IS A SEAL Ha SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ELECTRICAL SHOCK REFER SERV
14. or details Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company e Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able o use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company e Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line e If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the elephone line ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and ATLINKS USA Inc 101 West 103rd Street Model 29295 i 16224640 Rev 0 DOM E 2005 ATLINKS USA hno 03 26 Trademark s Registered Printed in China Marca s Registrada s the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform yo
15. other phones off hook at same time If so this is normal condition as volume drops when additional phones are used at once Cater ID SoLuTions No Information is Shown After the Phone Rings To receive CID data you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone company e Wait until the second ring before answering CID data is received after the 2nd ring Error Message is Displayed ERROR appears in the display if the unit detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring This message indicates either the presence of noise on the line or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company e Wait until the second ring before answering GENERAL Propuct CARE To keep your answerer working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture e Avoid dropping answerer and or other rough treatment e Clean 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 it at a later date SERVICE If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact customer service at 1 800 448 0329 If the equipment is causing harm to the
16. ove reception of distant AM signals FM ANTENNA The power cord acts as your FM antenna The power cord picks up moderate to strong signals and eliminates the need for an external antenna in most strong signal areas Be sure the power cord is stretched to its longest length Do not coil or bunch the cord together Changing position of the power cord may improve reception Cater ID CID Caller ID CID is a service available from your local telephone company For Caller ID to work on this system you must subscribe to Caller ID service This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company and can store up to 70 calls for later review VERY IMPORTANT The Caller ID feature of this product requires a subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company Summary SCREEN The summary screen display shows the current time current date and number of new calls to be reviewed It is displayed until any button is pressed Within 10 seconds of receiving a new call the summary screen is displayed and the NEW CALL indicator comes on NOTE Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability RECEIVING AND STORING CID ReEcorps 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 memory is full a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory NEW appears in the display
17. pressed first It is valid only when storing numbers into memory locations Use the redial button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in an automatic dialing sequence For example when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you enter codes to access your long distance company Cuain 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 Each part of the sequence is dialed 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 Pick up the handset 2 Press the memory button 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 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS No Dial Tone e Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and not damaged e Check the hook switch It should fully extend from the base when the handset is lifted from the cradle Phone Does Not Ring Make sure the ringer is turned on There may be too may extension phones connected to your line Try disconnecting an extension phone e See solution for NO DIALTONE Incoming and Outgoing Voice Volume Low e Are
18. r warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE ISTHE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDERTHIS WARRANTY ISTHE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER ATLINKS USA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROMTHE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ONTHIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BYTHE LAWS OFTHE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TOTHE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ONTHIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA This warranty
19. red amount of time increments of 15 minutes up to two hours and then have it shut off automatically The default sleep time is 59 minutes 1 Press and hold the sleep button to scroll through the sleep times 2 When the desired sleep time is displayed release the sleep button The radio turns on automatically and the timer starts NOTE To review the current sleep timer setting press and release sleep 3 To cancel the sleep timer and turn the radio off press snooze or radio on off RaDio OPERATION 1 Press and release the radio on off button to turn the radio on 2 Press the AM FM button to the select the desired broadcast band 3 Press the tuning button to select a radio station frequency 4 Press the volume control to adjust the listening level 5 To turn the radio off press and release radio on off PROGRAMMING PRESET CHANNELS 1 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above N Press and hold a presets channel button 1 2 or 3 until you hear a beep The station s frequency shows in the display and is stored on that channel w If desired repeat steps 1 and 2 until all preset channels are programmed Buittin AFC The built in Automatic Frequency Control AFC works only on FM mode It helps keep the radio locked onto the FM stations frequencies FM is a built in stereo function AM ANTENNA A built in antenna eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM reception Moving the unit slightly may impr
20. u of your right 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 or 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 his device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the ollowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation his 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisi
21. ystem is not activated which should take care of short nuisance type AC power failures To preserve battery life the phone should remain plugged into an AC electrical outlet As the battery gets older its voltage drops and memory may be lost Be sure to replace the battery periodically A backup battery is not included with this telephone NOTE All memory will be lost if the battery is not installed if the unit is unplugged for more than 60 seconds IMPORTANT If storing this unit for more than 30 days remove the battery Set Up LANGUAGE This adjustment lets you choose the language of the messages that show in the display English French or Spanish 1 Press and release the set button until ENG FRA ESP shows in the display 2 Use the review buttons to select ENG FRA or ESP 3 Press set to save SET REALTIME shows in the display NOTE Press dial to skip to the next set up step or press delete to exit the main menu REAL TIME NOTE The telephone company sends the current time and date with the Caller ID CID information If you don t manually set the clock time the unit automatically sets the time and date when the first call is received 1 Use the review buttons to set the time of day 2 Press set to save CONTRAST shows in the display and the current contrast level blinks in the display NOTE Press dial to skip to the next set up step or press delete to exit the main menu DispLay CONTR

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