GE 26998 manual Ringer Switch, Cancel, USE/INDICATOR Light, Finding the Handset, Channel Button

RINGER SWITCH

The ringer switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.

CANCEL

Press the *tone/cancel button to cancel any command you initiated.

IN USE/INDICATOR LIGHT

The phone is ON or being charged when the in use/charge indicator on the base is turned on.

FINDING THE HANDSET

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.

Press the page button on the base. The display shows PAGING.The handset beeps for about two minutes or until you pressTALK/CALLBACK on the handset or press the page button on the base.

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

CHANNEL BUTTON

While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other cordless phones. Press and release the channel/delete button to advance to the next clear channel.

TEMPORARY TONE

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.

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