GE 27957GE1 User manual
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2.4GHz Speakerphone and
Answering System with Cordless Handset
and Call Waiting Caller ID
User’s Guide
27957
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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 for details.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are
on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.
• 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.
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 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.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is
connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify
and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
Table of Contents
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION .........2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ....................2
LICENSING ............................................2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) .........2
INTRODUCTION .......................................5
HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT ....7
BASE LAYOUT ........................................7
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................8
PARTS CHECKLIST ...............................8
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ..........8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION .....8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ...9
INSTALLING THE PHONE ...........................9
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY .......9
CONNECTING THE AC POWER .............10
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE ......10
CONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET ... 11
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE .............. 11
TELEPHONE SET UP .............................12
LANGUAGE ......................................12
DISPLAY CONTRAST ..........................12
RINGS TO ANSWER ...........................13
SECURITY CODE ...............................13
RINGER LEVEL ..................................14
RINGER TONE ...................................14
TONE/PULSE ...................................14
SETTING DAY/TIME ...........................15
LOCAL AREA CODE ...........................15
REGISTRATION ..................................16
DEFAULT SETTING ............................16
BASIC OPERATION ................................17
ANSWERING A CALL .........................17
CORDLESS HANDSET ..................17
CORDED HANDSET .....................17
BASE SPEAKERPHONE ................17
MAKING A CALL ...............................17
CORDLESS HANDSET ..................17
CORDED HANDSET .....................17
SPEAKERPHONE .........................18
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION ...........18
CALL TIMER .....................................18
AUTO STANDBY ...............................18
RINGER VOLUME CONTROL .................18
HANDSET .................................18
BASE UNIT ..............................18
FLASH ............................................19
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ......................19
BASE SPEAKERPHONE ................19
CORDED HANDSET .....................19
CORDLESS HANDSET ..................19
HOLD .............................................20
PAGING THE CORDLESS HANDSET .......20
MUTE ............................................20
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING ................21
VOLUME .........................................21
SPEAKERPHONE .........................21
CORDED HANDSET .....................21
CORDLESS HANDSET ..................21
ANSWERING SYSTEM .................21
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Table of Contents
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION ................22
RECEIVING A CALL .....................22
MAKING A CALL .......................22
SWITCHING BETWEEN
SPEAKERPHONE AND HANDSET .. 23
INTERCOM OPERATION .......................23
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ....23
ANSWERING AN INTERCOM CALL ..23
RECEIVING A CALL DURING AN
INTERCOM CALL ....................24
USING INTERCOM WITH A
TELEPHONE CALL ...................24
2-WAY INTERCOM CALLS ....24
3-WAY INTERCOM CALLS ....24
MEMORY ............................................25
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER .........25
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ..............26
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ...................................27
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NAMES/NUMBERS .............27
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ..............27
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..........28
CALLER ID (CID) ................................30
RECEIVING AND STORING CID RECORDS ..30
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ................30
TRANSFERRING RECORDS TO MEMORY ... 31
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ..........32
DELETING THE CURRENT CID RECORD ... 33
DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS ....33
CALLER ID ERRORS ..........................33
CALL WAITING CALLER ID .................34
ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP ................34
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ........................34
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ...........34
RECORDING OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT .. 34
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT .......35
MESSAGES INDICATOR .......................35
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .....35
MESSAGE PLAYBACK FROM BASE UNIT ....35
MEMORY FULL .................................36
ERASING MESSAGES .........................36
LEAVING A MEMO ............................36
REMOTE ACCESS ..................................37
USING THE HANDSET ........................37
ANSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR .........38
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET ....38
MEMORY FULL .................................38
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ...............38
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE ..........39
CHANGING THE BATTERY .......................39
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........40
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ......40
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
TO THE HANDSET ............................40
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ...............40
DISPLAY MESSAGES .............................41
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ....................42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .....................42
TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS .....................42
CALLER ID SOLUTIONS ......................44
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ......................45
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION .................45
INDEX ................................................46
SERVICE .............................................48
ACCESSORY INFORMATION .....................48
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................49
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Introduction
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.
Congratulations on purchasing this GE telephone/answering system.
This system operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range, and is unique to
conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical
power and a telephone line, it can support a cordless handset. And you
can place the fully featured cordless handset anywhere electrical power is
available.
Features:
• 2.4GHz Technology
• Speakerphone
• Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
This telephone 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
instruction book. This telephone is a multifunction product for use with Call
Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.
Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:
• View the name and telephone number of a caller while you are on the
phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handset and the
base.
• Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.
• Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to
get prepared before answering a call.
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IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you
must subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone
company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is
calling when the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know
who is calling while you are on the phone.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause or receive interference with 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. Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4GHz
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may
interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned
with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how
to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the
2.4GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders,
wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and
some long-range cordless telephone systems.
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Handset and Charge Cradle Layout
Base Layout
Display
CID/VOL
(caller ID/volume
button)
FORMAT/
answerer (button)
play/stop
(button)
PAUSE# (button)
FLASH/program
(button)
intercom (button)
ringer
(switch)
MEMORY/
conference (button)
CHAN/delete
(button)
erase (button)
REDIAL (button)
TALK/call back
(button) charge cradle with
power supply
charge indicator
NEW MESSAGE
(indicator) display
memo (button)
PLAY/STOP
(button)
MEM/CONFERENCE
(button)
FLASH/PROGRAM
(button)
REDIAL (button)
PAGE/INTERCOM
(button)
HOLD
(button and indicator)
SPEAKER (indicator)
SPEAKER/CALL BACK
(button)
MUTE
(button and indicator)
+ / SPKR VOL (button)
HANDSET VOL
(button)
DELETE (button)
ANNOUNCE (button)
ANSWERER ON/OFF
(button)
FORMAT (button)
TONE */exit
(button)
*TONE/EXIT
(button)
Microphone
(review button) (skip button)
NEXT (button)
REVIEW (button)
– / SPKR VOL (button)
# PAUSE (button)
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Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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.
Important Installation Information
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as
faxes, other phones, or modems.
Base and Base Handset
Cordless
handset Belt clip
AC power adaptor
Telephone
line cord Handset
battery
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Coiled handset
cord
Cordless handset
charger
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Important Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical
power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical
noise, such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances,
radiators, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
Installing the Phone
Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge cradle.
Your base and handset charge cradle should be placed on a level surface
such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a wall.
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a
plastic bag and are separate from the handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to
the jack inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the
connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment
by pushing the door up until it
snaps into place.
6. Place the handset in the
charging cradle.
RED WIRE
BLACK WIRE
BATTERY
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
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Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power
1. On the base, plug the AC power adaptor cord into the power jack on the
back of the base and the other into an electrical outlet. If desired, store
the excess AC power adaptor line cord inside desktop pedestal.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2596 (black) or 5-2625
(gray color adaptor for white unit) AC power adaptor that came with this
unit. Using other AC power adaptors may damage the unit.
2. Plug the handset charge cradle into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: The charge indicator on the handset charge cradle turns on to
indicate the handset battery is charging
Allow the handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t
properly charge the system, battery performance is compromised.
NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery
pack is not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment, “NO
BATTERY ” shows in the display when the handset is placed in the charge cradle.
Connecting the Telephone Line
On the base, plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on
the back of the base and the other end into a modular wall telephone jack.
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