RCA 2-9501 manual

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FCC R EGISTRA TION I NFORMA TION Y our GE 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 Ri[...]

I NTRODUCTION Y our GE cor dless phone is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high quality performan ce. T o get the most from your new phone, w e suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE M[...]

2 G ETTING S T ARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Handset 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 8 TUV 9 0 OPER FLASH REDIAL TALK PQ RS 7 WX YZ TONE # C ORDLESS T ELEPHONE C HARACTERISTICS • A cordless telephone is dependent upon the availability of AC power . Any interruption of electrical power at your location would prevent y[...]

3 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 8 TUV 9 WXY 0 # TALK W all mount Desk mount TONE/ PULSE switch I NST ALLA TION AND S ETUP 1. Insert the handset antenna and screw into place. 2. Set the TONE/ PULSE switch to PULSE if you have rotary service or TONE if you have touch-tone service. If you don't know which type of service you have, check with [...]

4 Cordlessphone 4. Plug the AC power supply cord into an electrical outlet which cannot be switched off. Do not use an outlet that can be turned on and off by a wall switch. NOTE: Whenever a power interrup- tion occurs or the batteries are replac- ed, the handset must be returned to the base to reset the security code. 5. Raise and fully extend the[...]

5 NOTE: Although you can leave the handset out of the base for extended periods, you will need to return it to the base periodically to keep the battery recharged. TIP: Periodically clean the charging contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth or a pencil eraser . C HARGING THE H ANDSET ' S B A TTERY P ACK Y our cor dless telephone is [...]

6 S ETTING THE V OLUME S WITCH The VOL HI/LO controls the volume of the hand- set's earpiece when you're talking on the phone. M AKING AND R ECEIVING C ALLS M AKING A C ALL The two things you need to know to make a call are: 1. Press the T ALK button before you dial. 2. Press T ALK or place the handset in the base to hang up. R EC EIVING [...]

7 A UTOMA TIC S T ANDBY Y ou can leave the phone ON and place the handset in the base. It will automatically hang up. When you pick up the handset the phone will be ON. R EDIAL B UTTON Press the REDIAL button to redial the last number you called. If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number , just press REDIAL again (you don’ t h[...]

8 T ALK button 1 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 8 TUV 9 0 OPER FLASH REDIAL TALK PQ RS 7 WX YZ TONE # TONE button T EMPORARY T ONE This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services — offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. — by pressing the tone button to temporarily make the phone touch -tone compatible[...]

9 S ERVICE The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tho mson Consumer Electronics could void the user’ s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the w[...]

10 B A TTERY S AFETY P RECAUTIONS • Don’ t disassemble, mutilate, puncture, wet, or dispose of battery in fire. Like other batteries of this type, if it is burned or punctured, it could release toxic materials which can cause injury . • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consum[...]

11 C HANGING THE B A TTERY Make sure the phone is OFF when you replace the battery . 3. Pull out the battery pack, and then remove the battery plug. 4. Replace and plug in the new battery pack (use catalog # BT -28). 1. Slide open the battery compartment door . 2. Remove the retaining strap that holds the battery in place. Cordlessphone 5. Replace [...]

12 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Problem Solution No dial tone • Check installation: — Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet? — Is the Phone-in-Use light on? — Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack? • Connect another phone to the same jack. The problem might be your wiring or local service. • I[...]

13 Replacement handset battery CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE. ✂ A CCESSORY O RDER F ORM CA T ALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION My card expires: My card expires: ____________________________________________________________________ Authorized Signature Copy the number above your name on the MasterCard TOT AL QUANTITY PRICE* BT -28 For credit card purchases[...]

14 A CCESSORY O RDER F ORM T o fulfill your communicating needs and enhance your lifestyle, a wide range of GE extension phones, main phones, cordless phones and answering systems is available. Just stop by your nearest r etailer and ask to see the wide range of GE telephone products. All are carefully engineered to of fer you high quality and depe[...]

15 I NDEX A Accessory Order Form 13, 14 Automatic Standby 7 B Battery , Changing 11 Battery Safety 10 Buttons FLASH 7 PHONE ON/OFF 6 REDIAL 7 TONE 8 C Charging Handset Battery 5 Cordless Phone Operation and Features 6 F FLASH Button 7 G General Product Care 9 Getting Started 2 H Handset Battery Information 10 Handset Sounds 7 I Installation 3 M Mak[...]

Model 2-9501 20805120 (Rev . 1) 97-25 Printed in Philippines © 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. P .O. BOX 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206 T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registras L IMITED W ARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year . (The warranty peri[...]