GE Monogram 2-6920/2-6921 manual

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2 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 [...]

3 I NTRODUCTION Y our GE 900 MHz Cordless T elephone 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. IMPORT ANT: This Should Not Be The Only Phone in Y our Home Because cordless phones[...]

4 G ETTING S T ARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here. B EFORE Y OU B EGIN M ODULAR J ACK R EQUIREMENTS Y ou need an RJ11 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 how to get one installe[...]

5 NOTE: Use only the Thomson power supply that is compatible with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit. D ESKTOP I NST ALLATION 1. Make sure base plate is securely fastened. 2. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base and into a modular jack. 3. Plug the power supply cord into the POWER 9V DC jack on the base[...]

6 W ALL M OUNT I NST ALLATION 1. Remove the handset hook; turn it upside down, and put it back in the slot. Y ou need to do this so the handset doesn’ t fall out of the base. 2. Plug the short telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the unit and plug the other end into a modular wall jack. 3. Connect the power adapter t[...]

7 C ORDLESS P HONE B ASICS M AKING A C ALL After initial set up, put handset in the base for 12 hours to charge the battery . The only two things you need to know to make a call are: • Press the T ALK button before you dial. • Press T ALK or place the handset in the base to hang up. I N U SE I NDICA TOR Y ou know the phone is on when you see th[...]

8 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 company . VOL ( VOLUME ) S WITCH Controls the volume of the handset's earpiece. RING/PWR ( RINGER AND POWER ) S WITCH This is a 3-position switch that controls the ringer and handset pow[...]

9 S ELECTING A R ING S OUND (PGM B UTTON ) Y ou can choose between two different ring sounds. T o choose the first ring sound: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press 1. 3. Press PGM. T o choose the second ring sound: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press 2. 3. Press PGM. T o check your cur rent ring sound selection, press PGM, press 3, and pr ess PGM again. M UTE B UTTON Use the[...]

10 A DV ANCED F EA TURES P AGING THE H ANDSET Press the P AGE button on the base to locate a misplaced handset. When you press the P AGE button, the handset rings. Press the T ALK button when you locate the handset. Remember that the ringer must be ON in order for the handset to ring. C HANNEL B UTTON (CHAN) If you ever experience any interference [...]

11 C HANGING A S TORED N UMBER Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a number— you’re just moving the phone number to a different memory location. S TORING A REDIAL NUMBER The phone must be off (PWR button ON, but no dial tone). 1. Press MEM. 2. Press RE/P A (redial/pause). 3. Press MEM. 4. Press any number key (0-[...]

12 D IALING A S TORED N UMBER 1. Press the T ALK button to get a dial tone. 2. Press MEM and then press the number for that memory location. 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 [...]

13 HEADSET H EADSET AND B EL T C LIP O PERA TION C ONNECTING A HEADSET TO THE HANDSET For hands free conversation, connect the headset (for 2-6921 only) to the HEADSET jack as shown. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear . Move the[...]

14 C HANGING THE B A TTERY 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 use[...]

15 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE In case of difficulty , please check the following T roubleshooting Guide before seeking service. Problem Solution No dial tone • Check installation: — Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet? — Is T ALK light on? — Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the wall jack? • Disconnec[...]

16 Problem Solution Cannot hear the • Set the RING/PWR switch on the handset to ON (the far left Page alert tone position). Range is shorter • Press the CHAN button during the conversation to select a than normal new channel. • Position the base antenna upward. Battery will not hold a • Be sure you are sufficiently charging the battery . Wh[...]

17 G ENERAL P RODUCT C ARE T o keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • A void 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. • A void dr opping the handset, as well as other rough t[...]

18 S ER VICE 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 Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’ s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the [...]

19 I NDEX A Accessory Order Form 20 B Battery Installation 14 Battery Safety 14 Belt Clip 13 Buttons CHANNEL 10 FLASH 8 MEMORY 9, 10, 11, 12 P AGE/FIND 10 PHONE ON/OFF 7 REDIAL 7 TONE 9 C Chain Dialing 12 CHANNEL Button 10 CHARGE/IN USE light 5, 7 Cleaning the Phone 17 Connecting a Headset to the Handset 13 Connecting the Belt Clip 13 F FLASH butto[...]

20 ____________________________________________________________________ Authorized Signature Shipping, Handling, and Insurance............. $_______________ T otal Amount Enclosed.................................$_______________ Mail order form and money order or check (in U.S. currency) made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. to: Consum[...]

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

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