GE 27928C warranty Hearing AID Compatibility HAC, Introduction, Handset and Base Cradle Layout

27928

40-Channel 2.4GHz Cordless Telephone User’s Guide

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 (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.

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.

Your 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.

CAUTION: Always disconnect phone cords from the wall outlets before battery installation or replacement.

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 oven, or VCR. If interference continues, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

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 ownerÕs 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.

HANDSET AND BASE CRADLE LAYOUT

INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY

NOTE : You must connect the handset battery before use.

1.Push down on the top of the battery compartment door and remove it.

2.Lift the battery pack and connect it's plug into the jack inside the compartment.

NOTE : It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment.

3.Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

4.Place the handset in the charging cradle.

NOTE : If the battery pack is not properly installed, the TALK button indicator blinks when the handset is placed in the base cradle, and the handset will not operate.

BATTERY

BLACK WIRE

PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY	RED WIRE

INSTALLING THE PHONE

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 uninsulated 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.

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C). Your phone should be placed on a

FLASH

Use the flash button to activate custom calling services such as Call Waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company.

TIP: If you press the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, youÕll hang up the phone. Press ÒflashÓ instead.

VOLUME

Use Vol left and right arrow buttons to adjust the volume of the handset’s earpiece to a comfortable level.

RINGER SWITCH

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

RINGER TONE

To select the ringer tone:

1.Press and hold the prog button until it beeps.

2.Press 1 or 2 for Ringer Tone selection.

3.Press the prog button again. You will hear a confirmation tone.

TONE/PULSE DIALING

Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse (rotary) dialing. Depending on your telephone system, set the dialing mode as follows:

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press and hold the prog button until the unit beeps.

3.Press the * key to select TONE or the # key to select PULSE.

4.Press the prog button again. You will hear a confirmation tone.

TEMPORARY TONE DIALING

STORING A PAUSE IN MEMORY

Use the # PAUSE 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 (not in talk mode).

2.Press the memory button.

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

4.Press memory again.

5.Enter the number 9 (or any other appropriate number) to access an outside line.

6.Press # PAUSE.

7.Enter the phone number you want to store in memory.

8.Press the memory button again to confirm.

TIP: If you need a longer pause, press the # PAUSE button twice.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

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

2.Press the memory button.

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, itÕs a good idea to make these calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

1.	Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.
2.	Remove the battery compartment door.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

•Change channels.

•The handset maybe out of range. Move closer to the base.

•Relocate the base.

•Charge the handset battery for 12 hours.

•Make sure the base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance. Range is shorter than normal

•Press the chan button during the conversation to select a new channel.

Battery will not hold a charge

•Be sure you sufficiently charge the battery (for 12 hours), you can expect approximately 7 hours of talk time.

•Check to be sure the battery contacts on both the handset and the base make contact and are clean.

•When the handset is placed in the base, make sure the base charge/in use indicator is on.

Phone dials in pulse with tone service.

•Make sure the dial mode is set to TONE. Phone won’t dial out with pulse service

•Make sure dial mode is set to PULSE. Memory dialing doesn’t work

•Did you program the memory location keys correctly?

•Did you follow the proper dialing sequence?

•Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.

Unit locks up and no communication between the base and the handset

•Disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack. Then reconnect the power cord and reinstall the battery pack. Place the handset in the base for 10 seconds to reset.

•If a power outage occurs while the handset is away from the base, return the handset to the base when the power returns.

LIMITED WARRANTY

SERVICE

This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc.

Manager, Consumer Relations

P O Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206

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 should be required during the warranty period.

Purchase date _______________________________________________________________________________

Name of store _______________________________________________________________________________

ACCESSORY	ORDER	FORM
DESCRIPTION			MODEL NO.		PRICE*	QUANTITY	TOTAL
			black	grey
AC power supply			5-2616	5-2617	$15.50
Replacement battery			5-2459		$14.95
To order, call 1-800-338-0376(for accessories only) or complete this order form.

vol button

charge/in use indicator

TALK button

level surface, such as a table top or desk.

2. Plug the AC power converter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base. The

charge/in use indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging.

This feature is useful only if you use pulse dialing service. Temporary tone 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 account number. Using the temporary tone feature allows you to temporarily switch to touch-tone mode so you can enter and send your number.

3.	Disconnect the battery pack from the jack inside the battery compartment and
	remove the battery pack from the handset.
4.	Insert the new battery pack and connect the plug to the jack inside the handset.

What your warranty covers:

•Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

For credit card purchases

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

card orders.

vol

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2616 (black) or 5-2617 ( grey) power converter that came with this unit. Using other converters may damage the unit.

1. Press the TALK button, dial the telephone number (i.e. bank or credit card company), and wait for the line to

connect.

5.	Put the battery compartment door back on.
6.	Place handset in the base to charge. If you don’t charge the handset battery

•One year, from date of purchase.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the

Copy your complete account number from your VISA card.

We bring good things to life.

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.

redial button

*TONE button

chan button

ringer switch

TALK

redial		memory
1	2 ABC	3 DEF
4 GHI	5 JKL	6 MNO
7PQRS	8 TUV	9 WXYZ
* TONE	0OPER	# PAUSE
	program
channel		flash
	ringer
off	on

memory button PAGE

charge/in use

#PAUSE button

flash button

PAGE button

prog button

3.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 one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other end into a telephone wall phone jack.

5.Set the RINGER switch (on the handset front) to ON.

NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see ÒTone/Pulse Dialing.Ó If you donÕt know which type of service you have, check with the phone company.

2.	When your call is answered, press the *TONE button on your handset number pad to temporarily change from
	pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3.	Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4.	Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

PAGING THE HANDSET

To find your misplaced handset:

1. Press the PAGE button on the base. The handset beeps, and the TALK button and charge/in use indicator

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.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the instruction book.

NOTE : If the battery pack is not properly installed, the TALK button indicator blinks when the handset is placed in the base cradle, and the handset will not operate.

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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.

How you get service:

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

•”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc.

My card expires:

Copy your complete account number from your

Master Card or Discover.

1Notification 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.

2Rights 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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

TALK

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
*	0

Base	Handset	Handset	Mounting	AC power converter	Telephone line cord
		battery	bracket
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS					Wall plate
To use this phone you need an RJ11C type modular phone jack, which might look					Modular
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.					telephone
					line jack

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.

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.

WALL MOUNTING

NOTE: For best results, leave the phone on a flat surface during initial charging before you hang the phone on the wall.

1.Turn the base over.

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.

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.)

CORDLESS PHONE BASICS

MAKING A CALL

NOTE: You must charge the handset for 12 hours prior to first use.

1.	Pick up the handset and press the TALK button.
2.	Dial the desired number.
3.	When finished, press the TALK button again, or place the handset in the base cradle.

(base) blinks.

2. Press the TALK button when you locate the handset, or press the base PAGE button to stop paging. The page

signal beeps three times every two seconds for two minutes.

NOTE: You can still page the handset when the ringer is off.

CHAN (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 ten 20-digit telephone numbers in memory for quick dialing.

STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the memory button.

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

4.Press memory button.

5.Use the keypad to enter the number (up to 20 digits) you want to store in that memory location.

6.Press the memory button again to confirm.

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 phone number with a different number.

	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.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS

No dial tone

• Check or repeat installation steps.

• Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.

• Make sure the base charge/in use indicator is lit when the handset is in the cradle.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the back of the base and the wall phone jack.

• Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial

tone on the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.

• The handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.

• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).

• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly?

• Disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack. Then reconnect the power cord and reinstall the

c/o 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. ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.

•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. Any additional information, should be obtained from your dealer.)

•Installation and setup service adjustments.

•Batteries.

•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.

Product Registration:

•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN

INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY

OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE

CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED

WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT

PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET

FORTH ABOVE.

LINE. ✂

Copy the number above your name on
the Master Card.
My card expires:
____________________________________________________________________
		Authorized Signature
*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.
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 Inc. to:
Thomson Inc.

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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.	ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Model 27928C	101 West 103rd Street
	Indianapolis, IN 46290
16332130 (Rev. 2 E/S)	© 2004 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
04-19	Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China	Marca(s) Registrada(s)

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

		CAUTION:
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
		DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF		THE EXCLAMATION
AND ARROW HEAD	ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE		POINT WITHIN THE
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE	COVER (OR BACK). NO USER		TRIANGLE IS A
IS A WARNING SIGN	SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER		WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF	SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE		ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS	PERSONNEL.		IMPORTANT
VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE			INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT.			ACCOMPANYING THE
			PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

ANSWERING A CALL

1.When the handset rings, pick it up and press the TALK button.

2.When finished, press the TALK button again to hang up the handset.

IN USE INDICATOR

The phone is ON when the TALK button/indicator on the handset is lit and the charge/ in use indicator on the base is lit.

REDIAL

Press the redial button to quickly redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the memory button.

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

4.Press the memory button

5.Press redial.

6.Press the memory button again to confirm.

battery pack. Place the handset in the base for 10 seconds to reset.

Handset does not ring

•Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned ON.

•You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones.

•See solutions for “No dial tone.”

Difficulty hearing on the phone

• Press the left and right arrow button on the handset to adjust the volume to the desired listening level.

How state law relates to this warranty:

•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

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

CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED

Mail Order Department
P.O. Box 910139
Dallas, TX 75391-0139
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________ Apt.____________
City ________________________State________ ZIP_________________
Daytime Phone Number (	)_______________________________
Please make sure that this form has been filled out completely.