GE 5983 manual

      [...]

   Your telephone equipment is appr oved for connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requir ements for Telephone T erminal Equipment published by ACT A . [...]

3   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 () This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operati[...]

4  E quipmEnt A pprov Al i nformA tion ................. 2 i ntErfErEncE i nformA tion ............................. 3 H EAring A id c ompA tibilit y (HAc) ................. 3 l icEnsing ..................................................... 3 fcc rf r AdiA tion E xp osurE s t A tEmEnt ........ 3 i [...]

5 B ase u nit s PeakerPhone o Peration ............ 27 r eCeiVing a C all with s PeakerPhone ..... 27 m aking a C all with s PeakerPhone ........ 27 s witChing B et ween s PeakerPhone anD h anDset ...................................................... 28 C onferenCe the e xternal C aller with C orDless h anDset anD B ase ........................ 28[...]

6 For  there will be  additional handset , charge cradle, battery pack and cover than shown above.    To use this phone, y ou need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, i[...]

7    Y our cordless phone uses a digital security system to pr otect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.   ?[...]

8          [...]

9       [...]

10  Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge cradles. Y our base and handset charge cradles should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a w all. ?[...]

11    1. Position pedestal bracket in corr ect orientation; refer to imprint on bracket . . Attach the pedestal by rst inserting the stationary tabs on the pedestal into the upper set of slots on the bottom of the b[...]

1     For best results when r ecording, you should be about nine inches fr om the microphone, and eliminate as much backgr ound noise as possible. 1. Make sur e [...]

13   Y ou can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leav e a message (to hear who it is), then pick up the handset , or press   on cordless handset or the ?[...]

14  Y ou may erase messages three ways:   1. Press and r elease the respective mailbo x button (  or  or  ?[...]

15   There ar e twelve programmable menus av ailable for the base: Language, Display Contrast , Rings to Answer , Security Code, Base Ring Level, Ringer Tone, T one/Pulse, Set Day, Set Time, Local Area Code, Link Cor dless Handset , and Default Setting. There ar e nine programmable menus available for[...]

16     1. Press the  button until ENTER NAME shows in the display. . Use the touch-tone pad on the[...]

17   [...]

18    1. Press the  button until RINGER 4 1ON or 2OFF shows in the display. 1ON is the default settin[...]

19   Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you are subscribed to Caller ID service, the current[...]

0    1. Press the  button until 4 1T ONE 2PULSE shows in the display. 1T ONE is the default . . Press the ?[...]

1      1. Press the  button on base or  b[...]

   1. Pr es s t he       b utt on. Wa it for a dia l t one , t he n d ial th e d esi r ed num ber . -OR- . Dial the number and then press the   button. 3. When nished,[...]

3   Apart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer . Make sure the phone is  (not in T ALK mode). 1. Press the   button to go to the RINGER on/off menu. RINGER 4 1 ON shows i[...]

4     During an external call, you may transfer the external call from base to handset .       [...]

5  1. Lift the corded handset . . Press the   button. - OR - 3. Press the   button rst , then lift the corded handset . If you get a busy signal, and want to k eep dialing the number , press the  button to quickly redial the number . ?[...]

6  To hav e a private, off -line conversation, use the mute feature. The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them. 1. Press the  button on the base or  button on the handset . The mute indicator on base turns on [...]

7  For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following: • Areas with high backgr ound noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds.) • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner , under a cupboard, or next to a [...]

8  Y ou can switch between speakerphone and handset after dialing a number , or any time during a conversation.  — Pr[...]

9 4. Use the base or cordless handset touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stor ed in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the  key twice for the letter B. Pr ess the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Press the 5 key 3 times for the se[...]

30      : Press   button on the handset or  button on base, then press the ?[...]

31 1. Make sur e the phone is  (not in T ALK mode). . Press the  button. 3. Press the desired memory location button (0-9), or use the  ( 9 or : ) button to scroll to the desir ed telephone number . 4. Press the   button. The number dials aut[...]

3      ?[...]

33  If you are not at home or cannot answ er , your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the most recent 40 calls you r eceived so that you can see who called while you wer e unavailable. When the 41st call is receiv ed, the oldest[...]

34  Y ou may transfer a Caller ID recor d to your phone’s memory.   ?[...]

35    ?[...]

36  If there is an err or in the transmission of information to your Caller ID phone, ERROR shows in the display. If you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or it is not working, NO DA T A shows in the display.  This s ectio n expl ains t wo ty pes o f r emo[...]

37 Y ou should erase some of the messages in order for the system to r ecord incoming messages.   [...]

38      [...]

39  The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit .  Indicates the answering system is being accessed remotely.     Caller inform[...]

40  Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.  Indicates a new voice mail is available.    No Caller ID information was receiv ed.  Indicates no call have been received.    The page on base or format/trans but[...]

41     No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cor d is connected to a working outlet . Ensure the telephone line cor d is connected to the base and the wall jack. • Connect another phone to t[...]

4 Unit beeps • Place the handset in the cradle for 0 seconds. If it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours. • Clean charging contacts on cordless handset and charge cradle with a soft cloth or an eraser . • Replace the battery. Memory Dialing doesn’t work • Did you program the memory location keys correctly? • Did you follow pro[...]

43  • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals. • You’r e too close to appliances such as microwaves, stov es, computers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. • Base [...]

44  If trouble is experienced with this equipment , for warranty information, please contact customer service at  . If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until th[...]

45   • Defects in materials or workmanship.  • One year , from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units be[...]

46  • Please complete and mail the Product R egistration Card packed with your unit . It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the car d is not requir ed for warranty coverage. ?[...]

47       ?[...]

48   Accessing the Answering System from Another Location 37 Accessory Information 47 Answering a Call 1 Answering System 6 Answering System Indicator 36 Answering System Operation 1 Answering System Set Up 11 Attaching the Pedestal Bracket 11 Auto Standby   Base Layout 8 Base Ringer Level 17 Base Speakerphone ?[...]

49  Language 15 Last Number Redial 4 Leaving a Memo 14 Leaving a Message 1 Licensing 3 Limited Warranty 45 Local Area Code 19  Making a Call  Making a Call with Speakerphone 7 Manual Channel Selection  Memory 8 Memory Full 36 Message Playback from Base Unit 13 Mute 6  Paging the Cordless Handset 5 Parts Checkl[...]

Model 5983 0005467 (Rev 1 Dom E/S) 08-16 Printed in China  101 West 103rd Str eet Indianapolis, IN 4690-110 © 008 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)  [...]