GE 27996 User Manual

27996  
40 Channel 2.4 GHz CallWaiting  
Caller ID Cordless Dual Handset  
Telephone/Answering System  
User’s Guide  
Notes  
Installing the Phone  
Paging the Handset  
Dialing a Caller ID Number  
Introduction  
Base Layout  
Cordless Phone Basics  
Making a Call  
1. Press the TALK/call back button and dial the desired number.  
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone  
company.  
Your cordless telephone/answering system should be placed on a level surface  
such as a desk or table top, or you can mount it on a wall.  
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety  
PAGE (button)  
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to display the desired Caller ID  
record.  
Press the page button on the base.The handset will beep for about two minutes  
or until you pressTALK/call back on the handset or press the page button on the  
base.  
instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for  
future reference.  
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.  
Installing the Handset Battery  
-OR-  
3. Press theTALK/call back button to dial the number.  
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.  
NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the batttery is  
dead, the Paging feature will not work.  
To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press theTALK/call back  
button.  
Your cordless telephone/answering system with Caller ID and Call Waiting is  
designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance.To get the  
most from your new cordless telephone/answering system, we suggest that  
you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.This  
telephone is a multifunction product for use with the Call Waiting and Caller ID  
services available from your local telephone company.Your Caller ID Call Waiting  
phone allows you to:  
Changing the Number Format  
The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed number. The  
available formats are as follows.  
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent  
disconnection of your telephone from your line.  
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic  
bag and are separate from the handset.  
MEMO (button)  
SKIP (button)  
2. To hang up, press theTALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.  
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. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.  
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.  
Caller ID Features  
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  
Caller ID Call Waiting service.The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.  
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.  
7-digit  
7-digit telephone number.  
message  
indicator  
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.  
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.  
NOTE: You can only use one handset at a time and there are no conference or  
intercom features for this unit.  
2 Rights of theTelephone Company  
PLAY/STOP (button)  
View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID).  
Identify callers before you answer the phone.  
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.  
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.  
VOLUME - or +  
(button)  
When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call Waiting  
service, you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local  
telephone company.You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting  
calls. 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.  
1. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to the number you want to  
call back.  
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+
ERASE  
ANNOUNCE  
BATTERY  
RED WIRE  
Receiving a Call  
1. To answer a call press theTALK/call back button on the handset before you  
begin speaking.  
View the time and date of each incoming call.  
ANNOUNCE  
(button)  
2. If the number does not dial as shown, press the FORMAT button. Repeat if  
necessary, until the correct number of digits shows in the display.  
Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.  
Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.  
2. To hang up, press theTALK/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.  
3. Press theTALK/call back button.  
REVIEW  
(button)  
in use/charge ERASE  
(indicator)  
(button)  
Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get  
prepared before answering a call.  
PRESS DOWN  
FIRMLY  
Call Transfer  
During an external call, you may transfer the call to another handset.  
BLACK WIRE  
hour  
min  
answerer on/off  
(button)  
day/check  
(button)  
Memory  
Time  
Date  
Number of Calls  
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. 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.  
(button) (button)  
4. Insert the battery pack.  
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 memory.  
1. Press the answer/transfer button on originating handset. TRANSFERRING  
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.  
6. Place the handset in the charging cradle.  
Telephone Setup  
Registration  
You MUST register both handsets before use.  
shows in the display. Both handsets will be paged.  
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.  
2. Press the answer/transfer orTALK/call back button on the receiving handset to  
answer the call.  
Storing a Name and Number in Memory  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power  
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press the TONE*/exit or the  
answer/transfer button on the originating handset.  
2. Press the MEMORY button.  
a) 1st handset -The 1st handset being charged on the main base station will  
automatically register after 16 hours of charging.  
3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory location. If  
the memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name and  
number appear on the screen.  
Before You Begin  
Parts Checklist  
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.  
Redial  
b) 2nd handset - After the 2nd handset has charged for 16 hours, place it on the  
main base station for 20 seconds, it will then automatically register.  
Caller ID phone number  
Caller ID name  
Interference Information  
Press the REDIAL button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32  
digits).  
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.  
NOTE: If the memory location is empty, “EMPTY” appears in the display.  
NOTE: In case of a power failure lasting more than 5 minutes, you must put  
both handsets on the main base cradle for 20 seconds to re-register.  
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.  
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial  
the number again.  
4. Press the MEMORY button again.The display shows ENTER NAME.  
NOTE: If you don’t want to enter the name, skip step 5.  
Programmable Menus  
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.  
VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID feature of this product requires a  
subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company.  
In Use Indicator  
When the in use/charge indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either in use or  
charging.The in use/charge indicator on the base flashes when you receive a call.  
5. Use the handset number keypad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More  
than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter 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, and wait for 1 second. Press  
the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space  
between the first and last name. 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.  
There are five programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer  
Tone,Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make sure  
the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing theTONE*/exit button will remove  
you from the menu selection process without changing the feature you are in.  
Plug the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and  
the other end into an electrical outlet. Plug the charge cradle into an electrical  
outlet.The in use/charge indicator (on the base and charge cradle) turns on to  
indicate the battery is charging when the handset is on the cradle.  
When the phones 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.  
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.  
Flash  
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+
ANNOUNCE  
ERASE  
Display Language  
1. Press the FLASH/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.  
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 the waiting call, press the FLASH/program 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/program button.  
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service  
availability.  
Allow the phones to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly  
charge the phones, battery performance is compromised.  
2 Handsets  
Base  
Charge cradle  
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to  
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:  
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power adaptor 5-2512 (black)  
power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may  
damage the unit.  
6. Press the MEMORY button again to save the name.The display shows ENTER  
select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish).The default setting is “1ENG.  
Reviewing Caller ID Records  
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many  
calls have been received.  
NUMBER.  
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu  
feature.  
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 theTechnical Requirements forTelephoneTerminal Equipment  
published by ACTA.  
7. Use the handset number keypad to enter the telephone number (up to 24 digits,  
including pauses) and press the MEMORY button again to save the number.  
The unit beeps to confirm.  
Connecting the Telephone Line  
1. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base  
calledTEL LINE and the other end into your homes modular phone jack.  
Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or  
television that is “receiving” the interference).  
TIP: Do not use the TALK/call back button to activate custom calling services  
such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.  
Local Area Code  
Press the CID/VOL (left arrow) button to scroll through the call records from the  
most recent to the oldest.  
2 Battery  
compartment doors  
2 Handset  
battery packs  
If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area  
code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local  
7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the  
full 10-digit number.  
8. To enter another name and number in a different memory location, return to  
step 1 and repeat the process.  
AC power  
adaptor  
Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the  
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.  
2 Belt clips  
Line cord  
Wall plate  
Volume  
2. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the  
1 Notification to the LocalTelephone Company  
Press the CID/VOL (right arrow) button to scroll through the call records from  
the oldest to the newest.  
cradle on the base.  
When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) on the handset to  
adjust the volume of the handsets earpiece.There are four settings. Press the  
right arrow to increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume.You will  
see the volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1  
is the minimum.  
Storing a Redial Number  
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.  
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.  
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.  
Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.  
1. Press the FLASH/program button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display.  
Wall Mounting  
If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the back of  
the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate  
not included.)  
Deleting the Current Record  
The default setting is “- - -.  
2. Press the REDIAL button.  
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.  
Modular  
telephone  
line jack  
1. When the Caller ID record shows in the display, press and release the  
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.  
2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.  
3. Press the MEMORY button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
CHAN/delete button.The display shows DELETE CALL ID?  
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHAN/delete button to erase the  
incorrect area code and repeat step 2.  
2. Press CHAN/delete button again to confirm.You will hear a confirmation tone,  
the display shows DELETED, then the next Caller ID record appears in the  
display.  
Channel Button  
To Replace an Old Memory with a New Redial Number  
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.  
While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel  
in order to reduce static caused by applicances, such as baby monitors, garage  
door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the  
CHAN/delete button to move to the next clear channel.  
Handset Layout  
Digital Security System  
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,  
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.  
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu  
feature.  
Deleting All Records  
1. Press the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button until a Caller ID record is displayed  
2. Press the REDIAL button.  
Licensing  
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009  
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.  
Ringer Tone  
1. Press the FLASH/program button until RINGERTONE shows in the display.  
.
3. Press the MEMORY button, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.  
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.  
Temporary Tone  
2. Press and hold CHAN/delete until unit beeps.The display shows DELETE ALL?  
4. Press the MEMORY button to replace the old memory with the new redial  
number.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service.TemporaryTone  
Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone 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 to  
touchtone mode allows you to send your number.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to  
enter your selection from RingerTone 1, 2, or 3.The default setting is “RINGER  
TONE 1.  
3. Press CHAN/delete again to erase all records.You will hear a confirmation tone,  
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)  
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.  
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that  
may cause or receive interference with 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 oven, or VCR. If such  
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these  
appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz  
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  
2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders,  
wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some  
long-range cordless telephone systems.  
and the display shows NO CALLS.  
Changing a Stored Number  
Storing Caller ID Records in Memory  
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory. REPLACE  
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu  
feature.  
MEMO? shows in the display.  
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom  
REN number is located on the cabinet bottom  
NOTE: Caller ID record should be in correct format for dialing as record cannot  
be changed once it is stored in memory location.  
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.  
2. Press the MEMORY button to store the number.You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
display  
TALK/call back  
Tone/Pulse  
2. When your call is answered, press the TONE*/exit button on the handset to  
temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.  
1. Press the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button until the desired Caller ID record is  
displayed.  
(button)  
1. Press the FLASH/program button until 1TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.  
FORMAT  
(button)  
Dialing a Stored Number  
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing theTALK/call back button.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to  
CID/VOL - or +  
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.  
2. Press the MEMORY button.  
enter your selection.The default setting is 1TONE.  
(button)  
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary)  
dialing mode.  
2. Press the MEMORY button.  
3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory location. You  
will hear a confirmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to store the  
record in memory location 1.  
MEMORY  
(button)  
3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu  
feature.  
REDIAL  
(button)  
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location.The number dials  
automatically.  
Exit  
NOTE: This setting should be changed on both handsets.  
skip  
(button)  
review   
(button)  
OR  
To Replace an Old Memory with a New Caller ID  
Record:  
Press the TONE*/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.  
Important Installation Information  
Factory Default  
This feature allows you to restore the units original features.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).  
2. Press the MEMORY button.  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.  
erase  
(button)  
play/stop  
(button)  
TONE*/exit  
(button)  
Ringer Switch  
The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.  
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 inTransferring Caller ID Records to Memory. After  
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically  
designed for wet locations.  
entering the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.  
1. Press the FLASH/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display.  
3. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll through the numbers  
stored in memory until the desired number is shown.  
PAUSE#  
(button)  
2. Press the MEMORY button again, and the new Caller ID record replaces the old  
memory in that location.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll toYES.The default setting  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line  
has been disconnected at the network interface.  
is “NO.  
CHAN/delete  
(button)  
4. PressTALK/call back.The number dials automatically.  
ATLINKS USA, Inc.  
101 West 103rd Street  
FLASH/program  
(button)  
3. Press FLASH/program to confirm.You will hear a confirmation tone.  
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.  
Model 27996  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
© 2005 ATLINKS USA, Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
00005766 (Rev. 0 Dom E)  
05-25  
answer/transfer  
(button)  
ringer/on-off  
(switch)  
Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes,  
other phones, or modems.  
Printed in China  

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