GE 27940DC1 installation instructions Equipment Approval Information, Interference Information

Model 27940

2.4GHz Cordless Telephone System User’s Guide

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.

1 Notification 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.

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.

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.

Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.

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.

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.

Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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.

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.

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Handset battery pack

	AC power
Base	adaptor

Battery Door	Handset recharge cradle	Handset
	Telephone line cord

Telephone Jack Requirements	Wall plate
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone
jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in	Modular
your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local
	telephone line
phone company to find out how to get one installed.
	jack

Installation

Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

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.

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 owner’s 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 Layout

Visual Ringer

Indicator

Display

talk/call back

(button)

mem	CID/vol 5 or 6
	(caller ID/volume
(memory button)
	button)
redial
(button)	format
	(button)
*TONE/exit
(button)
	#/PAUSE
delete/channel	(button)
	FLASH/program
(button)
	(button)

ringer (button)

Installing the Phone

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2781 that is compatible with this unit.

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 bottom of the handset.

3.Insert the battery pack.

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

NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

Place the battery wires between these two ribs.

Battery Pack

Base Station

1.Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop.

2.Plug one end of the telephone line cord in the LINE IN jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack.

NOTE: The base unit acts as a splitter, allowing you to plug another phone into the LINE OUT jack on the base.

3.Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the base.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2749 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Handset Registration

The handset is pre-registered to the base unit. If your handset is properly connected, but you cannot hear a dial tone when pressing the TALK/CALL BACK button, it may not be properly registered. Follow these steps to re-register the handset to the wall base unit:

1.Make sure the handset is OFF (not in TALK 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 display.

3.Move the handset close to the wall base unit.

4.Press and hold the PAGE button on the wall base unit.

NOTE: You must press the PAGE button on the wall base unit within 30 seconds to continue registration.

5.You will hear a confirmation tone when the registration is complete, and the handset’s display shows REGISTERED.

Handset Setup

There are five programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing the *TONE/exit button will remove you from the menu

selection process without changing the feature you are in.

Display Language

Ringer Tone

1.Press the FLASH/program button until RINGER TONE shows in the display.

2.Use the CID/VOL (5 or 6) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to enter your selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is RINGER TONE 1.

3.Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Tone/Pulse

1.Press the FLASH/program button until 1 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.

2.Use the CID/VOL (5 or 6) button or the handset number pad to enter your selection. The default setting is 1 TONE.

3.Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Factory Default

This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original features.

1.Press the FLASH/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display.

2.Use the CID/vol (5 or 6) button to scroll to YES o NO. The default setting is NO.

3.Press FLASH/program to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Visual Indicators

Base

The in use indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming call, during paging, or if you have a message waiting from your service provider. The indicator will remain lit when the line is in use.

NOTE: In order to use this unit’s Visual Message Waiting Indicator (VMWI) feature, you must subscribe to this service from your phone company.

Charge Cradle

The charge indicator will remain lit when a handset is charging.

Handset

The Visual Ringer Indicator will flash to alert you to an incoming call. When the unit has received a message, the display will show MESSAGE WAITING.

Cordless Phone Basics

Making a Call

1.Press the TALK/CALL BACK button and dial the desired number. -OR-

To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press the TALK/CALL BACK button.

2.To hang up, press the TALK/CALL BACK button or place the handset in the cradle.

Receiving a Call

1.To answer a call press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset before you begin speaking.

2.To hang up, press the TALK/CALL BACK button or place the handset in the cradle.

Redial

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

If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press REDIAL to dial the number again.

Flash

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display. To connect the waiting call,

Temporary Tone

This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc.

For example, when you call your bank you may need to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows you to send your number.

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

2.When your call is answered, press the *TONE/exit button on the handset 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.

Exit

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

Ringer On/Off

1.Press RINGER button to enter the ringer on/ off setting menu and current setting will show in display.

2.Press RINGER button again to change the setting and you will hear the confirmation tone.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the display.

Paging the Handset

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.

Press the PAGE button on the base. The handset will beep for about two minutes or until you press TALK/CALL BACK on the handset or press the PAGE button on the base.

NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the battery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.

Parallel Phone Detection

This phone is capable of detecting parallel phone line use. (ie; another phone is using the line or the line is in use for computer or fax activity)

When the phone detects parallel use, LINE IN USE shows in the display.

Caller ID (CID)

IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, 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.

This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. This

information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number,
date, and time.	Date
Time		Number of calls

Caller ID name

Caller ID phone number

Call Waiting Caller ID

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the handset that is in use at the time of the call will

• 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.

US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN

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

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

Important Installation Guidelines

• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave

ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.

• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.

• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for

wet locations.

black wire press down firmly REd wire

5.	Position the wires in the space between the ribs to secure its position.
6.	Attach the battery door by securely tightening the three screws on the bottom.
7.	Plug the AC power adaptor of the charge cradle into the electrical outlet, and place
	the handset in the charge cradle, the charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is
	charging.

1.Press the FLASH/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.

2.Use the CID/VOL (5 or 6) button or the handset number pad to select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is 1ENG.

3.Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Local Area Code

If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the full 10-digit number.

press the FLASH/program button on the handset and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the FLASH/program button.

TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

Volume

When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (5 or 6) on the handset to adjust the volume of the handset’s earpiece. There are four settings. Press the CID/VOL 5 to increase the

display and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information.

•When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the FLASH/ program button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press FLASH/program again to return to the original call.

Receiving CID Records

When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call.

REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

	Thomson Inc.
	101 West 103rd St.
Model 27940	Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
00021157 (Rev. 0 Dom E/S)	© 2007 Thomson Inc.
07-30	Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China	Marca(s) Registrada(s)

OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

•	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.

8. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the

phone, battery performance is compromised.

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

2.Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

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

3. Press the FLASH/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.

volume and CID/VOL 6arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.

Channel

While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in order to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the DELETE button to move to the next clear channel.

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 show as REPT in the display.