GE 26920R warranty Introduction, Before YOU Begin, Headset and Belt Clip Operation, Memory

26920/26921

40-Channel 900MHz Cordless Telephone User’s Guide

INTRODUCTION

Your 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new cordless telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is not cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

TALK

	1	2	3
	4	5	6
	7	8	9
PAGE	*	0	#
Base	Handset			Mounting	Headset (for	Belt Clip (for
				bracket	26921 only)	26921 only)

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.

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.

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Because it is necessary to charge the handset
for 12 hours prior to connecting the phone for
use the first time, it is better to leave the unit on
a flat surface during initial charge before	RE/PA	FLASH	MUTE
	TALK		CHAN
attempting to hang it on the wall.	1	ABC2	DEF3
1. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to	GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO 6	1
	PQRS7	TUV8	WXYZ9
ON, and place the handset in the cradle on	TONE*	OPER 0	#
	VOL	ON OFF	MEM
the base.		RINGER
2. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on and		5		6
indicates the battery is charging.	7
Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior
to first use. If you don’t properly charge the
phone, battery performance will be	3
compromised.				4

3. Turn the phone over and remove the

mounting bracket by pressing the tabs at the top of the bracket. Turn the bracket upside

down and reattach it to the base by inserting2 the tabs into the lower four slots on the

bottom of the unit.

4.Plug the telephone line cord into a modular phone jack.

5.Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot (you need to do this to keep the handset from falling out of the base).

6.Slip the mounting holes (on the bottom of the base and on the bracket) over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not included.)

7.Raise the base antenna.

NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see “Tone/Pulse Dialing.” If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.

MUTE

Use the MUTE button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone else in the room.

1.Press MUTE to activate mute feature (the BAT LOW/MUTE indicator blinks).

2.Press MUTE again to turn it off.

TONE/PULSE DIALING

This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary) mode dialing. The phone is automatically set for touch-tone use.

TONE

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press and hold the CHAN button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.

3.Press TONE*.

PULSE

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press and hold the CHAN button for 2 seconds until the phone beeps.

3.Press #.

TEMPORARY TONE

This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing the TONE button to temporarily make the phone touch-tone compatible. To get information about your bank account, for example, you would:

1.	Press the TALK button.
2.	Call the bank’s information line.
3.	Press the TONE button after your call is answered.
4.	Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.

STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY

Use the RE/PA button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in the dialing sequence (for example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you must enter codes to access your bank’s information line). Each pause counts toward the 20-digit limit.

If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line and want to store a number in memory without having to dial 9 each time, you would:

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press MEM.

3.Press 9.

4.Press RE/PA.

5.Dial the phone number you want to store in memory.

6.Press MEM.

7.Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.

TIP: If you need a longer pause, press RE/PA button more times.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

1.Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK button.

2.Press MEM.

3.Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials automatically.

IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory, remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher. Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.

•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s Guide.

•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your ATLINKS USA product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service.

Problem	Solution
No dial tone	• Check installation:
	— Is the base power cord connected to a
	working outlet?
	— Is CHARGE/IN USE indicator on?
	— Is the telephone line cord connected to
	the base unit and the wall jack?
	• Disconnect the base from the wall jack
	and connect another phone to the same
	jack. If there is no dial tone in the second
	phone, the problem might be your wiring
	or local service.
	• Is the handset out of the base unit’s

Problem	Solution
BAT LOW indicator	• Place handset in base for 10 seconds to
stays on	reset the phone. If that doesn’t work,
	charge battery for 12 hours.
Memory Dialing	• Did you program the memory location keys
doesn’t work	correctly?
	• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
	• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is
	programmed correctly.
Unit locks up and	• If the phone still does not work,
no communication	disconnect the power cord and remove
between the base	the battery pack.Then reconnect the
and the handset	power cord and reinstall the battery pack.
	Place handset in the base for 10 seconds
	to allow it to reinitialize.
	• If a power outage occurs while the
	handset is away from the base, the
	handset must be returned to the base
	when the power returns.

LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

•Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

•One year.

(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:

•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.

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

DESCRIPTION	CATALOG NUMBER		PRICE*	QUANTITY	TOTAL
	(white)	(black)
Belt clip	5-2452	5-2451	$5.95
Headset	5-2444	5-2425	$36.35
Replacement battery	5-2459		$13.10

To order, call 1-800-338-0376(for accessories only) or complete this order form.

For credit card purchases

Your complete charge card number, its expiration date and your signature are necessary to process all charge card orders.

Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.

My card expires:

Copy the number above your name on the Master Card

My card expires:

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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

1Notification to the Local Telephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your 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.

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.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference continues, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

MAKING A CALL

After initial set up, put handset in the base for 12 hours to charge the battery.

The only two things you need to know to make a call are:

• Press the TALK button before you dial.

• Press TALK or place the handset in the base to hang up.				TALK
				button
IN USE INDICATOR	TALK		CHAN
	RE/PA	FLASH	MUTE
	1	ABC2	DEF3
You know the phone is on when you see the IN USE	GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO 6	RE/PA
	PQRS7	TUV8	WXYZ9
indicator on the handset light.
	TONE*	OPER 0	#	button
		ON OFF
	VOL		MEM
REDIAL		RINGER

5. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary) service.

PAGING THE HANDSET

Press the PAGE button on the base to locate a misplaced handset. When you press the PAGE

button, the handset beeps. Press the TALK buttonCHARGE/

IN USE

when you locate the handset.

NOTE: You can still page the handset with the	PAGE	PAGE
		button
ringer off.

CHANNEL BUTTON

If you ever experience any interference or don’t have clear voice quality, press the CHAN button on the handset to advance to another channel.

MEMORY

Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing.

CONNECTING A

HEADSET TO THE

HANDSET

For hands free conversation, connect the headset (provided with 26921 only) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected.

Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear. Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.

•Press the TALK button to answer or place a call before using the headset.

Headset plug

HEADSET jack

	range? Move closer to the base unit.
	• Make sure the battery is properly charged
	(12 hours).
	• Is the battery pack installed correctly?
	• If the phone still does not work, discon-
	nect the power cord and remove the
	battery pack.Then reconnect the power
	cord and reinstall the battery pack. Place
	handset in the base for 10 seconds to
	allow it to reinitialize.
Dial tone is OK, but	• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is
can’t dial out	programmed correctly.
Handset does not ring	• Make sure the RINGER switch on the
	handset is turned to ON.
	• You may have too many extension phones
	on your line.Try unplugging some
	phones.
	• See solutions for “No dial tone.”

How to make a warranty claim:

•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson multimedia Inc. 11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927

•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.

•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. For additional information, ask your
	dealer.)
•	Installation and set-up service adjustments.
•	Batteries.

*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise	$_______________
Sales Tax	$_______________

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Duties will apply for shipments to Canada.

Use VISA or Master Card or Discover preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or Cash. All accessories are subject to availability. Where

applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

Shipping/Handling	$	$5.00
Total Amount Enclosed	$_______________

Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency) made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc. to:

Thomson multimedia Inc.

Mail Order Department

P.O. Box 8419

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.

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

INSTALLATION

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Press the TALK button, then press the RE/PA (redial/pause)
button to redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
RECEIVING A CALL	FLASH	MUTE
	button	button
To answer a call, you must press the TALK button before you
can talk.

CHAN button

STORING A NUMBER IN

MEMORY

1.	Make sure the phone is OFF.
2.	Press the MEM button.

CONNECTING THE

BELT CLIP

There are two slots, one on each side of the handset.

• Attach the belt clip (provided with

Slot for	Slot for
belt clip	belt clip

Cannot hear phone	• Press the VOL button to adjust the
conversation	volume to the desired listening level.
You experience static,	• Change channels.
noise, or fading in and out	• Is handset out of range? Move closer to
	the base.
	• Does the base need to be relocated?

• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•	Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•	Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which

Ronks, PA 17573-8419

Name_______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________

City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________

Daytime Phone Number ( )_______________________________

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 of 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.

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FLASH
Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services
such as Call Waiting or call transfer, which are available	TALK	CHAN

3.	Dial the number (up to 20 digits).
4.	Press MEM.
5.	Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number

TALK		CHAN
RE/PA	FLASH	MUTE
1	ABC2	DEF3
GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO 6

26921 only) by inserting the sides of

the belt clip into the slots. Snap the

ends of the belt clip into place.

•	Charge handset battery.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an
	outlet with another household appliance.

vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.

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.

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through your local phone company.	RE/PA	FLASH	MUTE
	1	ABC2	DEF3
	GHI 4	JKL 5	MNO 6
TIP: If you press the TALK button to activate custom	PQRS7	TUV8	WXYZ9
	TONE*	OPER 0	#
calling services such as call waiting, you’ll hang up the
		ON OFF
	VOL		MEM
phone. Press FLASH instead.		RINGER

in that memory location.

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number— you’re just replacing the

PQRS7	TUV8	WXYZ9
TONE*	OPER 0	#
	ON OFF
VOL		MEM
	RINGER

RE/PA

CHANGING THE BATTERY

Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.

1.	Remove the battery compartment door.
2.	Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and

Range is shorter	• Press the CHAN button during the
than normal	conversation to select a new channel.
	• Position the base antenna upward.
Battery will not hold a	• Be sure you are sufficiently charging the
charge or is fully charged	battery. When the battery has been

SERVICE

The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not

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.

DESKTOP INSTALLATION

phone number with a different number.

MEM button

button

remove the battery pack from the handset.

3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord into the

and the BAT LOW lights	charged for 12 hours, you can expect
	approximately 4 hours of talk time.
	• Check to be sure battery contacts on both

expressly approved by ATLINKS USA could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this

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.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

	ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Model 26920R	10330 North Meridian Street
	Indianapolis, IN 46290
15726700 (Rev. 2 E/S)	© 2001 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
01-05	Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China	Marca(s) Registrada(s)

1.Make sure the mounting bracket is securely fastened to the bottom of the base. The mounting bracket should be snapped into the upper four slots on the base’s bottom.

2.Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON, and place handset in the cradle on the base.

3.Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator comes on and indicates the battery is charging.

Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

4.Plug the telephone line cord into a modular phone jack.

5.Raise the base antenna.

NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see “Tone/Pulse Dialing.” If you don’t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.

VOLUME
	VOL button RINGER– ON
The VOL button controls the volume of the handset's		OFF switch

earpiece.

RINGER SWITCH

The handset ringer switch can be set to ON or OFF. If the switch is off, the unit will not ring.

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER

1.Make sure the phone is OFF.

2.Press MEM.

3.Press RE/PA.

4.Press MEM.

5.Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location.

	jack inside the handset.
4.	Put the battery compartment door back on.
5.	Place handset in the base to charge. If you don’t charge
	the handset battery properly (for 12 hours) when you first
	set up the phone and/or when you install a new battery
	pack, the battery’s long-term performance will be
	compromised.

the handset and the base are making

contact and are clean; free of dirt or lint.

• When the handset is placed in the base,

check that the base CHARGE/IN USE

indicator is on.

Guide or call Consumer Information, 1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:	✂
ATLINKS USA Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations	.
P O Box 1976	LINE
Indianapolis, IN 46206	DOTTED
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	ALONG
should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date _________________Name of store____________________________	CUSTOMER:CUT