GE 27831 Memory, Changing the Battery, Display Messages, Troubleshooting Guide, Warranty

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Memory

Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)

If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted.

You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were received from the same number more than once the screen displays the character(s) as REPT.

Reviewing CID Records

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

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

2.Press the CID/VOL (-) button to review the newest CID record.

3.Press the CID/VOL (+) button to review the oldest CID record first.

Dialing a CID Number

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

2.Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button to display the desired record.

3.Press the TALK/call back button. The number dials automatically.

NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously pre-programmed your local area code into the set up menu, you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller’s stored phone number before making the call, press the FORMAT button to adjust the number, and try again

Available formats include:

 

Number of digits

Explanation

Example

Eleven digits

long distance code “1 ”

1-317-888-8888

 

+3-digit area code

 

 

+7-digit telephone number.

 

Ten digits

3-digit area code +

317-888-8888

 

7-digit telephone number.

 

Seven digits

7-digit telephone number.

888-8888

Storing CID Records in Internal Memory

You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory.

NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records stored in memory.

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

2.Use the CID/VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the desired CID record.

3.Press the MEMORY button.

4.Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location (0-9) to store the number in that memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.

NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, The screen displays REPLACE MEMO?, and you must confirm replacement by pressing the MEMORY button.

NOTE: Press the TONE*/exit button once to keep the previous setting (making no changes) and return to the menu.

NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that is non- numeric, the unit will not allow this record to transfer to the internal user memory. The screen of the handset displays UNABLE TO STORE.

To Replace a Stored CID Record

1.Repeat steps 1 through 3 in Storing CID Records in Internal Memory. After you enter the memory location, the screen displays REPLACE MEMO?.

2.Press the MEMORY button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in that location. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Deleting a CID Record

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

2.Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button to display the CID record you want to delete.

3.Press CHAN/delete. The screen displays DELETE CALL ID?

4.Press CHAN/delete again to erase the record and the screen displays the next Caller ID record. You will hear a confirmation tone.

NOTE: Press the TONE*/exit key to return to the standby mode.

Deleting All CID Records

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

2.Use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button to display any Caller ID record.

3.Press and hold the CHAN/delete button until the screen displays DELETE ALL?.

4.Press CHAN/delete again to erase all records. You will hear a confirmation tone. The screen displays NO CALLS.

NOTE: Press the TONE*/exit key to return to the standby mode.

Memory

Each handset can store up to ten 24-digit numbers with up to 15-character names in memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the CID memory log, which stores up to 40 CID records in each handset.

Storing a Name and Number in Memory

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

2.Press the MEMORY button.

3.Press the desired memory location (0 through 9) or use CID/VOL ( + or - ) to scroll to the desired memory location.

NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, the memory location number and stored name and the screen displays the telephone number. If the memory location is empty. the screen displays EMPTY.

4.Press the MEMORY button again. The screen displays ENTER NAME.

NOTE: If you don’t want to enter the name, skip step 5.

5.Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters) and press the memory button to save. More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait for one second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1 key to insert a space between the L and the S. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

NOTE: If you make a mistake press the DELETE/Channel button to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).

6.Press the MEMORY button to save the name. The screen displays ENTER TEL NUMBR.

7.Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to 24 digits).

NOTE: The system treats PAUSES as delays or spaces in the dialing sequence.

8. Press MEMORY again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Storing the Last Number Dialed

1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the REDIAL button.

3.Press the MEMORY button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

To replace an old number with a new redial number:

1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the REDIAL button.

3.Press the MEMORY button, and the screen displays REPLACE MEMO?.

4.Press the MEMORY button again to replace the old number with the new number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number

If a pause is needed to wait for a dial or access tone, press the #PAUSE button to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored number (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone). The screen displays Pause as a P, and each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence.

Changing a Stored Number

1.Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the MEMORY button, and the screen displays REPLACE MEMO?.

3.Press the MEMORY button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Reviewing and Deleting Stored Numbers

1.To review stored numbers, press the memory button, and use the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button to scroll to the memory location, or press the corresponding number key for a desired memory location (0-9).

2.When the screen displays the data, press the CHAN/delete button. The screen displays DELETE?.

3.Press CHAN/delete again to delete the data. The screen displays DELETED.

Dialing a Stored Number

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

2.Press the MEMORY button.

3.Press the memory location (0-9). The number dials automatically.

- OR -

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

2.Press the MEMORY button.

3.Use the touch-tone pad or the CID/VOL ( - or + ) button to scroll to the number you want to dial.

4.Press the TALK/call back button. The number dials automatically.

Chain Dialing from Memory

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, such as calling card calls to a frequently called long distance number. Each part of the sequence is dialed from memory. The following example shows you how to 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 (in TALK mode).

2.Press the MEMORY button and then press 7.

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

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

TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next MEMORY button, or your call may not go through.

Changing the Battery

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2459 or Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) model 5-2522, which is compatible with this unit.

1.Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery.

2.Remove the battery compartment door.

3.Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset.

4.Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment.

5.Put the battery compartment door back on.

6.Place handset in the base to charge. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

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 Nickel-Cadmium or Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH)battery listed in the User’s Guide.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery (or batteries).

For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.

Display Messages

The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit.

BLOCKED CALL

The person is calling from a number that has been

 

blocked from transmission.

BLOCKED NAME

The persons name is blocked from transmission.

BLOCKED NUMBER

The person is calling from a number that has been

 

blocked from transmission.

CALL WAITING

Indicates a call is waiting on the line.

DELETE ALL?

Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records.

DELETE CALL ID?

Prompt asking if you want to erase a Caller ID record.

DELETED

Prompt confirming the Caller ID record is erased.

EMPTY

Indicates a memory location is vacant.

END OF LIST

Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller

 

ID memory.

 

ENTER NAME

Prompt telling you to enter the name for one of the 10

 

memory locations.

 

ENTER NUMBER

Prompt telling you to enter the telephone number for one

 

of the 10 memory locations.

INCOMPLETE DATA

Caller information has been interrupted during

 

transmission or the telephone line is excessively noisy.

LOW BATTERY

Indicates the battery needs to be charged.

NEW

Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.

NO CALLS

Indicates no calls have been received.

NO DATA

No Caller ID information was received.

PAGING

The PAGE button has been pressed on the base.

PRESS TALK KEY

Indicates the CID number is a Direct Dial Number (DDN)

 

and cannot be formatted.

REPT

Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from the

 

same number was received more than once.

TRANSFERRING

The handset is transferring a call or receiving notice to

 

accept a transferred call.

UNKNOWN NAME/

The incoming call is from an area not serviced by

CALLER/NUMBER

Caller ID or the information was not sent.

Handset Sound Signals

 

Signal

 

Meaning

 

 

A long warbling tone (with ringer on)

Signals an incoming call

Three short beeps (several times)

Page signal

Single beep every 7 seconds

Low battery warning

Troubleshooting Guide

Caller ID Solutions

No Display

The battery must be fully charged. Try replacing the battery.

Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the unit from the wall and plug it in again.

You must be subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone company in order to receive Caller ID records.

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 either the presence of noise on the line, or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company.

Cordless Phone Solutions

No dial tone

Check installation:

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

Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack.

Connect another phone to the same modular jack; if the second phone doesn’t work, the problem might be with your wiring or local service.

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

Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).

Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.

Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/call back 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 on the handset is turned 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 a dial tone.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

Change channels.

Move closer to base. The handset might be out of range.

Relocate the base. Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance.

Charge the battery.

Unit beeps

Place handset in base for 20 seconds; if it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours.

Clean the charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth.

See solutions for “No dial tone.”

Replace the battery.

Memory Dialing doesn’t work

Make sure you programmed the memory location keys correctly.

Did you follow proper dialing sequence?

Phone dials in pulse with tone service

• Make sure phone is in tone dialing mode.

Phone won’t dial out with pulse service

• Make sure phone is in pulse dialing mode.

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.

Microwave oven is using the same frequency.

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 unit and other rough treatment.

Clean 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.

Accessory Information

DESCRIPTION

MODEL NO.

AC Power adaptor/black

5-2616 or 5-2749

AC Power adaptor/gray

5-2617 or 5-2748

 

 

Handset Replacement Battery

5-2459 or 5-2522

To order, call the nearest distributor for your area;

Ontario: (905) 624-8516

Manitoba: (204) 783-2088

British Columbia: (604) 438-8001

Quebec: (514) 352-9071

A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering.

It is required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Items are subject to availability.

Warranty

Thomson Multimedia Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.

This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.

Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1.Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,

OR

2.Call 1-800-522-0338 (English) or 1-800-522-0445 (French) for instructions concerning where to mail the product.

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE ______________________________________________________

NAME OF STORE _________________________________________________________

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GE 27831 Memory, Changing the Battery, Display Messages, Troubleshooting Guide, Causes of Poor Reception, Warranty