GE Cordless Telephone 16179610 User Manual

1. Turn the base over.  
DELETING THE CURRENT RECORD  
RECEIVING A CALL  
VOLUME  
26900  
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION  
INTRODUCTION  
2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of  
the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base.Then  
push down and snap the pedestal into place.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
1. Check the display to see who is calling.  
While the phone is ON, use the CID/VOL (< or >) button to adjust the receiver volume.  
Press the > button to increase the volume and the < button to decrease the volume.  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.  
CAUTION:  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) buttons to display the desired Caller ID record.  
3. Press CHANNEL/DELETE.The display shows DELETE CALL ID?  
2. Press theTALK/CALLBACK button.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically  
designed for wet locations.  
3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base and pedestal) over the wall plate  
posts and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)  
CALLER ID FEATURES  
THE EXCLAMATION  
POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A  
THE LIGHTNING  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
40-Channel 900MHz Cordless Call  
Waiting Caller IDTelephone with  
UniversalVoice Mail Indicator (UVMI)  
User's Guide  
4. Press CHANNEL/DELETE again to erase the record and the next Caller ID record  
shows in the display.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
MAKING A CALL  
To make a call, press theTALK/CALLBACK button before you dial and press it again to  
hang up. Or you may dial a number, and then press theTALK/CALLBACK button.  
FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless  
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network  
interface.  
WARNING:TO  
NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power supply cord  
together, fasten with a wire tie, and store inside the wall mounting pedestal.  
Number of calls  
Time  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
IMPORTANT  
Date  
PREVENT FIRE OR  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT  
EXPOSETHIS  
TRIANGLE IS A  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
“DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGE” INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
BACK). NO USER  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
DELETING ALL RECORDS  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THE PRODUCT.  
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.  
SET UP  
REDIAL  
Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the  
phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.  
PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) buttons to display any Caller ID record.  
3. Press and hold CHANNEL/DELETE button until DELETE ALL? shows in the display.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
There are five programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, RingerTone,  
Tone/Pulse Dialing, and Default Setting. Set up should be done when the phone is  
OFF (not inTALK mode).  
While the phone is on, press the REDIAL button to quickly 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). Or you  
may press the REDIAL button, and then press theTALK/CALLBACK button.  
INSTALLING THE BATTERY  
CAUTION: When using telephone 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.  
4. Press CHANNEL/DELETE again to erase all records.You will hear a confirmation  
tone.The display shows NO CALLS.  
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the handset.  
LANGUAGE SETTING SELECTION  
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.  
1ENG is the default setting.  
Caller ID phone number  
Caller ID name  
Battery  
jack  
2. Insert the battery pack, and connect the cord into the  
jack inside the compartment.  
FLASH  
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
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.To receive Caller ID  
information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Call Waiting  
Caller ID service.  
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone  
company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During  
a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller  
ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.To connect to the  
waiting call, press the flash button on the handset and your original call is put on hold.  
You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the flash button.  
Congratulations on purchasing this Call Waiting Caller ID phone system with UVMI.  
This phone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can reach its full  
potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this Users Guide.  
3. Put the battery compartment door back on and set the  
handset aside.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) button or the touch-tone pad to move the arrow to your  
selection.  
Battery plug  
CID/VOL.  
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2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) buttons to display the desired Caller ID record.  
3. PressTALK/CALLBACK.The number dials automatically.  
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TALK  
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.  
CALL BACK  
This system is a multifunction product for use with the Call Waiting Caller ID and  
Universal Voice Mail (UVMI) services available from your local telephone company.  
REDIAL  
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When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Call Waiting Caller ID service,  
you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local telephone  
company.You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting calls.  
INSTALLING THE PHONE  
Your telephone should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or  
you can mount it on a wall. A wall mounting pedestal is packaged with your phone.  
FORMA  
ABC  
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1
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AREA CODE SELECTION  
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. - - - is  
the default setting.  
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER FORMAT  
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed CID number.The  
available formats are as follows.  
To use all of the features of this system, you must subscribe to the following services  
available from your local telephone company:  
TIP: Dont use the TALK/ CALLBACK button to activate custom calling services  
such as call waiting, or youll hang up the phone.  
JKL  
GHI  
MNO  
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If you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates  
the presence of a Call Waiting Call on the line, and Caller ID information for the Call  
Waiting call shows on the display.This information may include the phone number,  
date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.The unit stores up to  
40 calls for later review.  
TUV  
PQRS  
WXYZ  
8
7
NOTE: For desktop charging only, the handset may be charged facing up.  
CANCEL  
the standard name/number Caller ID service to identify and screen callers when  
the phone rings or know who called while you were away  
OPER  
0
TONE  
PAUSE  
#
*
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area code.  
PROGRAM  
7-digit  
7-digit telephone number.  
MEMORY  
DELETE  
FLA  
SH  
CHANNEL  
RINGER  
IN USE/ CHARGE/ V-MAIL INDICATOR  
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHANNEL/ DELETE button to erase  
the wrong area code and repeat step 2.  
Call Waiting Caller ID service to view the name and telephone number of an  
incoming call while you are on the phone  
10-digit  
11-digit  
3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.  
long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.  
OFF  
ON  
Press the PROGRAM/FLASH button to put the current call on hold so you can  
answer the incoming call.  
The IN USE/CHARGE/V-MAIL indicator is lit when the handset is charging in the  
cradle on the base or when the phone is ON. It flashes when you receive an  
incoming call or when the PAGE button is pressed.  
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.  
Universal Voice Mail Indicator (UVMI) to receive voice mail messages  
charge/in use  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
The system allows you to:  
RINGER TONE SELECTION  
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until RINGERTONE shows in the display. 1 is the  
default setting.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) buttons to scroll to the number you want to call back.  
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.  
view the name and number of each incoming call  
view the time and date of each call  
3. If the CID format does not appear as desired, press the FORMAT button. Repeat if  
necessary, until the correct number of digits are shown.  
VOICE MESSAGING  
Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service (voice mail) and you  
have subscribed to it, the IN USE/CHARGE/V-MAIL indicator on the base flashes  
when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a message waiting. The indicator  
stops flashing when the message is reviewed.  
eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or get prepared before answering a call  
record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially  
4. PressTALK/CALLBACK.The number dials automatically.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) button or the touch-tone pad to move the arrow to  
1, 2, or 3.  
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.  
REPT indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once.  
MEMORY  
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.  
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have  
at least one phone in your home that isnt cordless, in case the power in your  
home goes out.  
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE  
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.  
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.  
TONE/ PULSE DIALING SELECTION  
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until 1TONE 2PULSE shows in the display.  
1TONE is the default setting.  
CHANNEL BUTTON  
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static.  
Press and release the CHANNEL/DELETE button to advance to the next clear channel.  
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION  
Plug the one end of the telephone line cord into the jack markedTEL LINE on the  
back of the base and the other end into a modular wall phone jack.  
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public SwitchedTelephone Network and is in  
compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and theTechnical Requirements forTelephone  
Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.  
Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the cradle  
on the base.  
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
REVIEWING RECORDS  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) button or the touch-tone pad to move the arrow to 1TONE  
or 2PULSE.  
1
Notification to the LocalTelephone Company  
As calls are received and stored while the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode), the  
PARTS CHECKLIST  
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.  
TEMPORARY TONE  
NOTE: The phone is shipped from the manufacturer in tone dialing mode.  
display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.  
2. Press the MEMORY button.  
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.  
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.  
This feature is useful only if you have pulse dialing service.TemporaryTone Dialing  
enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by  
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may  
need to enter your bank account number.Temporarily switching toTouchTone mode  
allows you to send your number.  
Press the CID/VOL < button to scroll through the call records from the most recent  
to the oldest.  
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).  
4. Press the MEMORY button again.The display shows ENTER NAME.  
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.  
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.  
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER  
DEFAULT SETTING SELECTION  
1. Press the FLASH/PROGRAM button until DEFAULT shows in the display. 1 NO is  
the default setting.  
cid/vol  
Handset battery  
Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the  
other end into an electrical outlet.The IN USE/CHARGE/V-MAIL indicator turns on  
to indicate the battery is charging when the handset is placed on the base cradle.  
TALK  
CALL BACK  
Press the CID/VOL > button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to  
the newest.  
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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 for details.  
PQRS  
WXYZ  
7
9
#
cancel  
OPER  
TONE  
PAUSE  
*
delete  
program  
flash  
mem  
chan  
ringer  
charge/in use  
off  
on  
5. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters) and  
press the memory button to save. More than one letter is stored in each of the  
number keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the  
letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L.  
Wait for 1 second, and then press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1  
key to insert a space between the L and the S. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S;  
press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8  
key for the letterT; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.  
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.  
Place the handset in the cradle on the base.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) button or the touch-tone pad to move the arrow to 1 NO  
or 2YES.  
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO MEMORY  
You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phones memory.  
2. When your call is answered, press theTONE*/CANCEL button on the handset  
number pad to temporarily change from PULSE dialing toTONE dialing.  
Notes  
Telephone  
line cord  
Belt clip Wall mounting AC power  
pedestal supply  
Base  
Handset  
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge  
the phone, battery performance is compromised.  
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.  
3. Press FLASH/PROGRAM to store selection.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
Party lines are subject to state 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.  
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.  
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly before storing in  
memory. It is not possible to re-format CID records stored in memory.  
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2558 (white) power supply  
that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.  
Wall plate  
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS  
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone  
jack, which might look 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.  
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS  
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from  
your line.  
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to PULSE (rotary)  
dialing mode.  
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone 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.  
Modular  
telephone  
line jack  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
2. Use the CID/VOL (< or >) button to scroll to the desired record.  
3. Press the MEMORY button.  
WALL MOUNTING  
NOTE: For best results, before you hang the phone on the wall, charge the  
NOTE: The cursor will automatically move to the next position if another  
number key is pressed.  
Display  
CANCEL  
2
Rights of theTelephone Company  
CID/ VOL (< or >) buttons  
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 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 you 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.  
phone on a flat surface.  
Press theTONE*/CANCEL button to cancel any command you initiated.  
6. Press the MEMORY button to save the name.The display shows ENTER NUMBR.  
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that  
may cause interference to nearby TVs, microwave ovens, 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, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference  
continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.  
TALK/ CALL  
BACK button  
4. Press the desired memory location. Example, press the number 1 key to store the  
record in memory location 1.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
7. U se the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to  
24 digits).  
FINDING THE HANDSET  
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.  
CID/VOL.  
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<
>
To Replace an Old Memory with a New CID Record:  
8. Press MEMORY again to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
TALK  
CALL BACK  
REDIAL  
AT  
1. Repeat steps 1 through step 4 inTransferring CID RecordsTo Memory.  
2. After entering the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.  
FORM  
REDIAL button  
FORMAT button  
PAUSE # button  
Press the PAGE button on the base.The handset beeps continuously for about 2  
minutes or until you press theTALK/CALLBACK on the handset or the page button on  
the base.  
ABC  
DEF  
2
1
3
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.  
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER  
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.  
2. Press the MEMORY button, and "REPLACE MEMO? " shows in the display.  
3. Press the MEMORY button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
JKL  
GHI  
MNO  
5
4
6
9
3. Press the MEMORY button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory  
in that location.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
TUV  
PQRS  
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY  
WXYZ  
8
7
NOTE: The ringer does not have to be on for this feature to work.  
CANCEL  
OPER  
TONE  
PAUSE  
#
0
TONE */ CANCEL  
button  
*
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.  
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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.  
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RINGER  
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM  
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM  
DELETING RECORDS  
Use the CHANNEL/DELETE button to erase the record currently shown in the display  
or all records.  
OFF  
ON  
RINGER SWITCH  
The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.  
FLASH/ PROGRAM  
button  
CHANNEL/ DELETE  
button  
Model 26900A  
16179610 (Rev. 2 DOM E)  
03-43  
MEMORY button  
RINGER switch  
Printed in China  
 

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