Modular
telephone
line jack

27420

Shop Phone Call Waiting Caller ID Cordless Telephone with AM-FM Radio

User’s Guide

Equipment Approval Information

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public SwitchedTelephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements forTelephoneTerminal Equipment published by ACTA.

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

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.

This telephone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this User’s Guide.This telephone is a multifunction product for use with the Call Waiting Caller ID services available from you local telephone company.

Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services.

Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone allows you to:

View the name and telephone number of a caller.

Identify callers before you answer the phone.

View the time and date of each incoming call.

Store up to 40 Caller ID records sequentially.

Know who is calling while you are on the phone or when you are away.

Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get prepared before answering a call.

To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this User’s Guide.

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.

Handset Layout

Incoming call/ page (indicator)

 

VOL/CID or

Display

(Caller ID/volume

buttons)

 

#PAUSE

 

(button)

TALK/call back

 

(button)

REDIAL

 

*EXIT/TONE

(button)

(button)

 

FORMAT

MEMORY

(button)

(button)

FLASH/PROG

 

CHAN/DELETE

(flash/program

 

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 non-insulated 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.

Important Installation Guidelines

Install wall base near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power outlet.

Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.

Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.

Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.

Avoid dusty locations.

Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

1.Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset.

2.Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.

3.Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.

NOTE : It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

4.Insert the battery pack.

5.Close the door and fasten the screw to secure battery compartment.

6.Place the handset in the charging cradle of the radio unit and charge for 12 hours prior to first use.

NOTE: If you don’t properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.

Radio Set Up

AM Antenna

A built in antenna is used for AM reception.

FM Antenna

For best reception, be sure the antenna is stretched to its fullest length. Changing the position of the antenna may improve reception.

Turning on the Radio

Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise from OFF position to turn on the radio.

Radio Volume

Language

Set the display language to show messages in either English, Spanish, or French.

1.Press the FLASH/PROG button until SET LANGUAGE shows in the display.

2.Use the VOL/CID ( or ) arrow buttons or the handset touch-tone pad to choose 1ENG (English), 2FRA (French) or 3 ESP (Spanish).

3.Press FLASH/PROG to store selection.

Area Code

1.Press the FLASH/PROG button until SET AREA CODE shows in the display. --- is the default setting.

2.Use the handset number pad to enter your three digit area code.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHAN/DELETE button to erase the wrong area code and repeat step 2.

3.Press FLASH/PROG to store selection.

Ringer Tone

You may choose from three different ringer tones.

1.Press the FLASH/PROG button until SET RINGERTONE shows in the display. 1 is the default setting.

2.Use the VOL/CID ( or ) buttons or the handset touch-tone pad to move the arrow to 1, 2 or 3.

3.Press FLASH/PROG to store selection.

Tone/Pulse Dialing

Set your phone according to the type of service you are

Answering a Call

1.Pick up the handset and press theTALK/call back button.

NOTE: The TALK/call back button is disabled when the handset is in the remote charger cradle.

2.When finished, press theTALK/call back button again or place the handset back in the charge cradle to hang up.

Redial

While the phone is on, press the REDIAL button to immediately redial the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, just press REDIAL again (you don’t have to turn the phone off and back on).

Flash

Use the FLASH/PROG button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company.

TIP: Don’t use the TALK/call back button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

Channel Button

While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static. Press and release the CHAN/DELETE button to advance to the next channel. The current channel number appears on the left side of the display.

Temporary Tone

Finding the Handset

This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.

NOTE: This feature will not work if the batteries are non-functional.

Press the PAGE button on the base.The handset beeps continuously for about two minutes or until you press any button on the handset.You may also press PAGE to cancel.

NOTE: The ringer does not have to be ON for this feature to work.

In Use Indicator Light

The in use indicator is lit when the phone is ON. It flashes when you receive a call or when the PAGE button is pressed.

Caller (CID) Features

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company.

This unit receives and displays CID information transmitted by your local telephone company.This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.The unit stores up to 40 calls for later review.

Time

Date

New call

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.

2 Rights of the Telephone Company

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this phone, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

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

(channel/delete

button)

 

button)

RINGER

 

 

(button)

Wall Base Layout

Installing the Phone

Connecting the Telephone Line

Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the radio volume.

NOTE: For any of the following tuning functions, the unit MUST be in radio mode as shown on the display. If the unit is displaying the time, press any button to reach the radio mode.

Band

Use the AM/FM button to select which broadcast band you want the radio to receive.

Changing Stations

subscribed to.

1.Press the FLASH/PROG button until SETTONE/PULSE shows in the display. 1TONE is the default setting.

2.Use the VOL/CID ( or ) buttons or the handset touch-tone pad to select 1TONE if you have touch-tone service or 2PULSE if you have rotary service.

3.Press FLASH/PROG to store selection.

Default Setting

You may use the factory default settings or your

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.

1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to

Caller ID phone number

NEW CALL #

Caller ID name

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which

may harm the telephone network, the telephone company

shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary

Before You Begin

page (button)

Antenna

Use theTUNE/SEEK ( or ) buttons to change the radio station. If you hold down either button for two

own settings.

1. Press the FLASH/PROG button until DEFAULT

connect.

2. When your call is answered, press the *EXIT/TONE

Call Waiting Caller ID

To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call,

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.

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

 

page

Radio unit with

Base unit

remote charger

 

Telephone Handset line cord

PAGE/IN USE

page

 

indicator

 

Phone

Line

(jack)

(jack)

Radio Unit Layout

MEMORY SET

AM/FM

TUNE/SEEK (or )

(button)

(button)

 

(button)

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

(knob)

 

 

 

 

1.Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the LINE jack on the bottom of the wall base.

2.Connect the other end of the telephone line cord to a telephone jack on the wall.

3.Raise the antenna on the wall base.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power adaptor 5-2684 that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

The PHONE jack may be used to connect a parallel phone by connecting a second telephone line cord from the PHONE jack on the bottom of the wall base to the parallel phone.

Connecting the AC

(electrical) Power

1. Plug the wall base into an electrical outlet.

seconds, the radio automatically scans for radio stations.

Storing Preset Stations

1.Tune in a radio station.

2.Press and hold the MEMORY SET button until a memory location displays.

3.Use the TUNE/SEEK ( or ) button to select a memory location.

4.Press the MEMORY SET button to save the selection. (Up to five (5) AM, in addition to, five (5) FM radio stations may be stored.)

Using Preset Stations

To listen to a preset radio station on the current band;

1.Press the MEMORY SET button to enter the selection mode.

2.Use theTUNE/SEEK ( or ) button to select a preset station.

 

SETTING shows in the display , 2 NO is the default

 

setting.

2.

Use the VOL/CID ( or ) buttons or the handset

 

touch-tone pad to select 2 NO to use your settings or 1

 

YES to restore the factory default settings.

3.

Press FLASH/PROG to store selection.You will hear a

 

confirmation tone.

Telephone Operation

Handset Registration

The handset is pre-registered. If your handset is not registered, follow these steps:

1.

Make sure the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode).

2.

Press and hold the FORMAT button on the handset

 

until you hear a beep and PRESS AND HOLD BASE

 

PAGE KEY shows in the handset’s display.

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.

Cancel

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

Ringer Button

Three options are available: RINGER OFF, LOW, and HIGH.The default setting is RINGER LOW.

1.

When the phone is OFF (not inTALK mode), press

 

RINGER once to listen to the current ringer tone.

2.

Use the VOL/CID ( or ) buttons to choose the

you must subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company. Call Waiting Caller ID service allows you to see Caller ID information for an incoming call while you are on the telephone.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this unit, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

Receiving and Storing CID Records

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.

 

ATLINKS USA, Inc.

Model 27420

101 West 103rd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

00005065 (Rev. 0 DOM E)

© 2005 ATLINKS USA, Inc.

05-31

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Printed in China

Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

 

THE LIGHTNING

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

THE EXCLAMATION

WARNING:TO

FLASH AND ARROW

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

POINT WITHIN THE

HEAD WITHIN THE

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

TRIANGLE IS A

PREVENT FIRE OR

TRIANGLE IS A

BACK). NO USER

WARNING SIGN

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

WARNING SIGN

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

ALERTING YOU OF

ALERTING YOU OF

REFER SERVICING TO

IMPORTANT

HAZARD, DO NOT

“DANGEROUS

QUALIFIED SERVICE

INSTRUCTIONS

EXPOSETHIS

VOLTAGE” INSIDE

PERSONNEL.

ACCOMPANYING

PRODUCT TO RAIN

THE PRODUCT.

 

 

 

THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

OR MOISTURE.

 

 

 

 

 

AC power Belt clip

Handset

Handset battery

adaptor

battery pack

compartment

 

 

door

Telephone Jack

Wall plate

Requirements

 

 

To use this phone, you need an

RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look 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.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with 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 ovens, or VCR.

If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.

Charge

Charge

Display

Battery

cradle

indicator

 

compartment

 

 

 

(on back)

2. Place the radio unit on a flat surface. Plug the power

supply into the power jack on the back of the radio

unit and the other end into an electrical outlet. When

the radio unit is connected to an electrical outlet, its

display turns on, and the handset is able to be charged

in the charging cradle.

NOTE: If the radio unit is operated by the optional

4 AA batteries, the handset in the charging cradle

cannot be charged.

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

BATTERY

BLACK WIRE

PRESS DOWN

 

FIRMLY

RED WIRE

Clock Set Up

When the radio unit is plugged into the electrical supply or has the optional batteries installed, the clock in 12- hour format shows in the display.

While the unit is displaying the clock.

1.Press and hold the MEMORY SET button until the time flashes.

2.Press the TUNE/SEEK ( ) button to set the hour.

3.Press the TUNE/SEEK ( ) button to set the minute.

4.Press the MEMORY SET button again to save and exit.

NOTE: The radio station will display for 15 seconds when radio is turned on or after tuning to a new station.

Telephone Set Up

There are five programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, RingerTone,Tone/Pulse Dialing, and Default Setting.

NOTE: To program these settings, the handset must be OFF (not in TALK mode).

3.

Move the handset close to the base.

4.

Press and hold the base PAGE button.

 

NOTE: You must press the PAGE button on the base

 

within 2 minutes to continue registration.

5.

You will hear a confirmation tone when the

 

registration is complete, and the handset’s display

 

shows REGISTERED.

Making a Call

1.Press theTALK/call back button.

2.When you hear a dial tone, dial a telephone number.

- OR -

Dial the phone number first, then press theTALK/ call back button.

3.When finished, press theTALK/call back button again or place the handset back in the charge cradle to hang up.

ringer level you want.

3. Press RINGER again to store selection.The desired

setting shows in the display.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, the display shows

RINGER = OFF when the phone is in standby mode.

Volume

While talking, press the VOL/CID ( or ) buttons to adjust the listening level of the handset’s earpiece.There are four volume levels. Press the ( ) button to increase the volume level, and press the ( ) button to decrease. VOL 1 is the lowest level and VOL 4 is the loudest.

Call Timer

While you are talking on the phone, the total talk time is displayed on the bottom line of the display.

When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed. REPT indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once.

NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.

Reviewing CID Records

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.

Press the ( ) button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest.

Press the ( ) button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.

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GE 27420 important safety instructions Introduction, Handset Layout, Important Installation Information, Before You Begin