GE 00017670, 25982xx3 manual Causes of Poor Reception, Caller ID Solutions, Battery Solutions

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Caller ID Solutions

No Display

•Is battery fully charged? Try replacing the battery.

•Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the base and reconnect it.

Caller ID Error Message

•The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line.

No Caller ID

•In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the standard name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone company.

Battery Solutions

If you experience any of the following problems, even after fully recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:

•Short talk time

•Poor sound quality

•Limited range

Causes of Poor Reception

•Aluminum siding.

•Foil backing on insulation.

•Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.

•You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.

•Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

•Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.

•Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.

•Baby monitor is using the same frequency.

•Handset battery is low.

•You’re out of range of the base.

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Contents Model Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC LicensingTable of Contents Display Messages Telephone Jack Requirements Introduction Before You BeginImportant Installation Guidelines InstallationDigital Security System Base Layout Handset and Charge Cradle LayoutInstalling the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneConnecting the AC Electrical Power Installing the PhoneConnecting the Telephone Line Attaching the Pedestal Bracket Answering System Set UpConnecting the Corded Handset Voice InstructionsLeaving a Message Answering System OperationRecording the Outgoing Announcement Reviewing AnnouncementScreening Calls from the Handset Screening Calls from the BaseMessage Playback from Base Unit Leaving a Memo Erasing MessagesLanguage Telephone Set UpDisplay Contrast Handset NameRings to Answer Base Ringer Level Security CodeRinger Tone Handset Ringer ON/OFFVIP Ring Tone Local Area Code Setting Day/TimeTransfer ON/OFF Tone/Pulse DialingRegistration Link Cordless Handset Basic Operation Default SettingAnswering a Call Auto Standby Call TimerMaking a Call Manual Channel SelectionDo Not Disturb Handset Ringer on/off ShortcutFlash Last Number Redial Call TransferTransferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset Paging the Cordless Handset HoldMute VolumeAnswering System Making a Call with Speakerphone Switching Between Speakerphone and HandsetBase Unit Speakerphone Operation Receiving a Call with SpeakerphoneStoring a Name and Number in Memory Switching Between the Speakerphone and Handset EarpieceMemory Cordless Handset Speakerphone OperationInserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Storing a Redial NumberReviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers Dialing a Stored Number Number For Chain Dialing from MemoryCall Waiting Caller ID Caller ID CIDReceiving CID Records Reviewing Call Records Storing CID Records In CID MemoryDialing a Caller ID Number Storing CID Records in Internal MemoryDeleting All Caller ID Records Deleting the Current Caller ID RecordAnswering System Indicator Remote AccessCaller ID Errors Using the HandsetMemory Full Accessing the Answering System from Another LocationBattery Safety Precautions Changing the BatteryChanging the Security Code Display Messages Connecting an Optional Headset to the HandsetConnecting the Belt Clip Headset and Belt Clip OperationEND of List Troubleshooting Guide Handset Sound SignalsTelephone Solutions Page Battery Solutions Caller ID SolutionsCauses of Poor Reception General Product Care ServiceIndex Reviewing Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers For how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyLimitation of Warranty Accessory Information