GE 2-931SST manual

2-931SST Digital Spread Spectrum 900MHz Cordless T elephone With Caller ID User’ s Guide[...]

2 FCC R EGISTRA TION I NFORMA TION Y our telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1 Notification to the Local T elephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration number and Rin[...]

3 W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE EXCLAMA TION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMP ANYING THE PRODUCT . THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW- HEA[...]

4 I NTRODUCTION Y our cordless telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. T o get the most from your new cordless telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. C ORDLESS P HONE I NFORMA TION • Digital Security System When you place the Handset in the ba[...]

5 G ETTING S T ARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown below . AC power adapter T elephone line cord M ODULAR J ACK R EQUIREMENTS Y ou need an RJ11C, type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’ t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out h[...]

6 H ANDSET S ETUP 1. Remove the battery compartment door . 2. Insert the battery into the compartment. 3. Install the battery compartment door . 4. Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet. 5. Place the handset in the base (facing either up or down) to charge for 12 hours. a) Base Unit on Desk –␣ Charging[...]

7 1. Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC jack on the base and into an AC outlet. 2. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to TONE for touch-tone service, or PULSE for rotary service. If you don’ t know which type of service you have, check with the phone company . 3. Raise the base antenna. 4. Select RINGER ON or OFF (on the side of handset). When you [...]

8 RINGER ON/OFF W ALL M OUNT I NST ALLA TION 1. Plug the short telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the back of the base and connect the other end to a wall jack. 2. Plug the power supply cord into the 9V DC jack on the base and plug the power supply into an AC outlet. 3. Feed the short line cord through the notch at the top of the wall [...]

9 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH PAGE / FIND CHARGE / IN USE M AKING A C ALL After initial set up, the handset battery should be charged for at least 12 hours. The only two things you need to know[...]

10 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH F LASH B UTTON Use the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer , which are available through your local phone compa[...]

11 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH PAGE / FIND CHARGE / IN USE T EMPORARY T ONE This feature enables people who have pulse (rotary) service to access touch- tone services offered by banks, credit c[...]

12 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH T HE M EMOR Y F EA TURE Store up to 20 numbers in memory for quick dialing. S TORING A N UMBER IN M EMORY 1. Make sure that the phone is OFF . 2. Press the MEMORY[...]

13 6. Use the digits (2-9) and the < > buttons to enter a name. a. Each number on the keypad has corresponding letters. Each time you press the digit, it scrolls to the next letter for that digit. (For example to enter the letter “C”, you would press the digit “2” three times). b. Press > (FLASH button) or a new digit to move to th[...]

14 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL JOHN SMITH S TORING A T[...]

15 D ELETING A LL S TORED N UMBERS AT O NCE 1. Press the MEMORY button. 2. Use the REVIEW buttons ( ) to select the desired memory location, or use the digits for direct entry (01-20). 3. Press and hold the DELETE button. ( DELETE ALL ??? appears in the display .) 4. Press DELETE again to confirm. D IALING A S TORED N UMBER Y ou can dial a stored n[...]

16 C HAIN D IALING FROM M EMORY 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 . Basically , you dial each part of the sequence from memory . The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance servic[...]

17 C ALLER ID F EA TURES & F UNCTIONS The Caller ID feature lets you screen calls as they come in and also stores records of calls that are received. Here are some of the features available: • Callback – Dial a Caller ID record’ s number . • VIP Numbers – Store up to 5 VIP numbers so you can quickly see if those people have called you[...]

18 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH R EVIEWING C ALL R ECORDS Each time someone calls, their call is stored in the Caller ID memory (up to 40 calls). • Press REVIEW to review the caller list from [...]

19 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH D ELETING R ECORDS When 40 records have been stored, new calls are added to the beginning of the caller list, and the oldest calls are deleted. Y ou can also manu[...]

20 R EVIEWING VIP R ECORDS 1. Press the VIP button. 2. Press REVIEW to review the VIP list from the oldest record to the newest, and press REVIEW to review the VIP list from the newest record to the oldest. D IALING A VIP R ECORD 1. Press the VIP button. 2. Press REVIEW ( )to review the VIP list. 3. Select the record you want to dial, and then pres[...]

21 C ALLER ID M ESSAGES The following indicators show the status of a message or the unit. New 3 There are 40 total calls stored in your phone’ s Caller ID Repeat 10 memory , 3 of them are new calls and 10 repeat. T otal 40 Change AREA CODE from Prompt asking you to enter your area code when you 317 to – –␣ – set up your Caller ID. P AGE [...]

22 DELETE REVIEW VIP ENTER T ALK DIAL D FORMAT 6 2 ABC 1 3 DEF 4 5 JKL GHI MNO 9 7 8 TUV PQRS WXYZ * 0 # OPER TONE FLASH MEMORY VOLUME REDIAL AM LOW TALK PM MEMORY NEW REPEAT # JOHN SMITH C ALL W AITING D ISPLA Y T o utilize the full capabilities of this unit, you must have Caller ID with name and number delivery as well as Call W aiting Deluxe (Ca[...]

23 F ORMA TTING L ONG D ISTANCE N UMBERS E NTERING L OCAL A REA C ODE NOTE: In order for the CALL BACK feature to operate properly , you MUST initially enter your local 3-digit area code. 1. Press REVIEW button. 3. Enter the desired 3-digit area code. Y ou may need to add the ar ea code (or 1+ area code) to some numbers in order to dial them. 1. Us[...]

C HANGING THE B A TTERY 1. Remove the battery compartment door . 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Insert the new battery into the compartment on the back of the handset. 4. Replace the battery compartment door . 5. Return the handset to the base unit for at least 12 hours to adequately charge a new battery pack. B A TTERY S AFETY P RECAUTIONS • Don[...]

C AUSES OF P OOR R ECEPTION • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals. • Y ou’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 hou[...]

26 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE In case of difficulty , please check the following T r oubleshooting Guide before seeking service. Problem Solution No dial tone • Check installation: — Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet? — Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack? • Disconnect the base from the wa[...]

27 Cannot hear phone • Press VOLUME button on the handset. Y ou experience • Charge battery . noise, or fading in • Is handset out of range? Move closer to the base. and out • Relocate the base unit away from TV’ s computers, micro waves or any other appliances or electronic devices that may cause interference. • Make sure base is not p[...]

28 I NDEX A Adding a Pause When Y ou Store a Number in Memory 13 B Battery 24 Battery installation 6 C Call W aiting Display 22 Caller ID 17 Call W aiting feature 22 Deleting a record 19 Dialing a Caller ID record 18 Display 17 Reviewing records 18 Storing a record in memory 18 Storing a record 14 VIP records 19 deleting 20 dialing 20 reviewing 20 [...]

29 L IMITED W ARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year . (The warranty 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 refur[...]

Model 2-931SST 20980590 (Rev . 3, E/S) 98-52 Printed in Thailand[...]