GE 55916140, 26992 General Product Care, Service, Accessory Order Form, Handset Sound Signals

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, for instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called long distance number. The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:

The Number For	Memory Location
Long distance access number	7
Authorization code	8
Frequently called long distance number	9

1.Make sure the phone is ON.

2.Press memory and then press 7.

3.When you hear the access tone, press memory and then press 8.

4.At the next access tone, press memory and then 9.

When the phone rings:

1.Wait until the answering system answers the call.

2.Press the answerer button to gain access to the answering system.

3.Listen to the caller leaving a message.

4.Press the TALK button to talk to the person or press answerer to stop screening the call.

MEMORY FULL

When the memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings, and announces, “Memory full.” If you don't enter the security code within 10 seconds after the announcement, the phone beeps and hangs up.

You need to erase some of the messages in order for the system to record new incoming messages.

NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To access the answering system from another location, enter your 3-digit security code after you hear the beep.

Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 12 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

NOTE: If the battery is not installed in the handset, or if the battery is not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment, the TALK button on the handset blinks when the handset is placed on the base cradle.

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

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.

ANSWERING MACHINE SOLUTIONS

Problem	Solution
Can’t hear messages,	•	Adjust speaker volume.
beep, etc.
Time/Day setting	• Set the time clock.
stuck at 12 a.m Mon.
Answers on 10th ring	• Make sure answering system is turned on.
	• Memory may be full.
Incoming messages	• Was an extension phone picked up?
are incomplete	•	Memory is full.
	• Accidentally pressed PLAY button during playback
		and stopped message.
Won’t respond to	• Must use tone-dial phone.
remote commands	• Must enter correct security code.
	• Did unit hang up? If you take no action for a period
		of time, it automatically hangs up.

GENERAL PRODUCT CARE

To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:

•Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).

•DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.

•Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone.

•Clean the unit with a soft cloth.

•Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish.

•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.

•Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth

SERVICE

ATLINKS USA, Inc. c/o Thomson

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.

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

DESCRIPTION	MODEL NO.			PRICE*	QTY.	TOTAL
	black		gray
Belt clip	5-2555		5-2552	$10.85
AC Power supply	5-2512		5-2618	$24.95
Replacement battery		5-2459		$14.95

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:

TIP: Don’t be in too big of a hurry. Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory button, or your call might not go through.

TEMPORARY TONE

ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM FROM ANOTHER PHONE

You can access your answering system from a touch-tone phone by entering

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

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS

Signal	Meaning
Three long beeps	Page signal

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

•	Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.	Copy your complete account number from your
		Master Card or Discover.
•	Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

1.Call the bank’s information line.

2.Press the * tone key, when your call is answered.

3.Follow the voice menu instructions to get the information. When you hang up, the phone goes back to pulse (rotary) service.

REMOTE ACCESS

This section explains two types of remote access: using the handset to access the answering system and accessing the answering machine system from another phone in another location.

The handset contains integrated buttons that enable you access the answering system with the handset.

You can also access your answering system from any phone that is tone-dial compatible by entering a 3-digit security code after you hear the outgoing announcement. A voice menu system guides you through all of the procedures.

NOTE: After three failed attempts to enter your security code, the unit automatically hangs up.

USING THE HANDSET

Press the answerer button to access the answering system from the cordless handset.

After you access the answering system, use the marked handset keys just as if you were pressing the corresponding buttons on the base (see "Answering System Operation" for details on functions). To make it easy for you, the functions are listed on the handset above each number. For example, to play messages:

1.Press the answerer button.

2.Press 2 (play/stop ).

3.When you are finished listening to your messages, press answerer again.

SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET

Use the handset to screen calls. You may only screen calls if the answerer is turned on.

your 3-digit security code after you hear the outgoing announcement.

1.Dial the phone number for the answering system.

2.Enter the security code after you hear the tone.

3.Follow the voice menu to use the answering system’s remote functions. The remote feature enables you to perform the following functions:

To	Press this Button
Review message	1
Play back messages	2
Stop message playback	2
Erase message	0 (during message playback)
Skip message	3
Turn On/Off answering system	4
Review voice menu options	7

TIP: You can bypass the outgoing announcement by pressing any numbered key on the keypad while the announcement is playing. Then, you can enter your security code to access the answering system.

CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE

The default security code for accessing the answerer from another location is 1 2 3. You must use the handset to change the security code. With the phone off, follow these steps:

1.Press answerer (the ANS. indicator comes on).

2.Press * tone.

3.Enter 3 numbers to be used as the new security code.

4.Press * tone again.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

Make sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.

1.Remove the battery compartment door.

2.Disconnect the battery plug attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset battery compartment.

3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the handset.

4.Put the battery compartment door back on.

5.Place handset in the base to charge.

your local recycling center.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CORDLESS PHONE SOLUTIONS

Problem	Solution
No dial tone	•	Check installation:
		— Is the base power cord connected to a working
		outlet?
		— Is the in use/charge indicator on?
		— Is the telephone line cord connected to wall
		jack?
	• Connect another phone to the same jack; the
		problem might be your wiring or local service.
	• Is the handset out of range of the base?
	• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12
		hours).
	• Is the battery pack installed correctly?
	• Did the handset beep when you pressed theTALK
		button? Did the in use/charge indicator come on?
		The battery may need to be charged.
	• Place the handset in the base for at least 20
		seconds.
Handset does not ring	•	Make sure the ringer switch on the handset is
		turned to ON.
	• Move closer to the base.The handset may be out of
		range.
	• You may have too many extension phones on your
		line.Try unplugging some phones.
	• Check for dial tone.
You experience static,	•	Change channels.
noise, or fading in and out	•	Move closer to base (handset might be out of
		range).
	• Does the base need to be relocated? Make sure
		base is not plugged into an outlet with another
		household appliance.
	•	Charge battery.
Unit beeps	•	Place handset in base for 20 seconds; if it still
		beeps, charge battery for 12 hours.
	• Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a
		soft cloth, or an eraser.
	• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
	•	Replace battery.
Memory Dialing	•	Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
doesn't work	•	Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
Phone dials in pulse	•	Make sure phone is in tone mode.
with tone service
Phone won’t dial out	•	Make sure phone is in pulse mode.
with pulse service

A long warbling tone (with ringer on)	Incoming call signal
One short beep every few seconds	Battery low

ANSWER STATUS INDICATORS

The following indicators show the status of the answering system.

0-59	Total number of messages.
1-59 (blinking)	There is unread messages or messages
	are playing.
CL (blinking)	The voice time/day stamp needs set.
- -	Answerer off.
An (blinking)	Currently answering a call.
F (blinking)	Memory is full.
Six bars (blinking)	Recording a memo or announcement.
LA	Remote access to answering system from
	phone in another location.

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.

you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

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 ________________________________________________

LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 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 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:

• 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.

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.

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My card expires:

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