GE DECT 6.0 27918 User Manual

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Model 27918DECT 6.0Optional/AdditionalCordlessHandsetGuideModel 2791800021830 (Rev. 0 CAN E/F)07-27Printed in ChinaInterference InformationThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interferewith residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and usedin accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protectionagainst such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will notoccur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switchingthis equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’santenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipmentand receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult aqualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment hasbeen fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuantto part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.Telephone Network InformationShould your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephonenetwork, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporarydiscontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable andthe circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarilydiscontinue service immediately.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.If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephoneequipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you tomaintain uninterrupted service.Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephonefrom your line.REN NumberOn the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, theRinger Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to yourtelephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number iscalled. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one lineshould not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your lineas determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing AidCompatibility.LicensingLicensed under US Patent 6,427,009.FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated witha minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. Thistransmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposureguidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of otheraccessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.Information for DECT ProductThis telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates inthe 1.92GHz to 1.93GHz frequency range.InstallationDigital Security SystemYour 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 atfrequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearbyTVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent suchinterference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placednear or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interferencecontinues, move the cordless telephone farther away from theseappliances.Certain other communications devices may also use the 1.9 GHzfrequency for communication, and, if not properly set, thesedevices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’smanual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoidinterference. Typical devices that may use the 1.9 GHz frequencyfor communication include wireless audio/video senders, wirelesscomputer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, andsome long-range cordless telephone systems.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 specificallydesigned for wet locations.• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephoneline has been disconnected at the network interface.• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.for use with Model 27907Installing the Handset BatteryNOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use onlythe Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batterymodel 5-2721, that is compatible with this unit.1. Locate battery which is packaged inside a plastic bag and is separate from thehandset.2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyedand can be inserted only one way.De-RegistrationDe-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep thehandset near the base.From the Handset Setup Menu:1. Press the caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu.2. Press the mute/program button to enter the menu. DEREGISTRATION 1YES42NO - - - shows in the display The default setting is "2NO".3. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1 for YES or 2 for NO. Or use the caller ID-volume( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registeredunless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered,that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset isre-registered.4. Select NO, if you do not want to de-register.5. If you select 1YES, press the mute/program button and MOVE NEAR TO BASEdisplays for 2 seconds, then CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO appears in the display.6. Press the touch-tone pad to select 1YES or 2NO, or use the caller ID-volume( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.7. If you select YES, press the mute/program button to confirm. DE-REGISTER...shows in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then HANDSET XDEREGISTERED shows in the display to confirm the handset is deregistered.NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, HANDSETNEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display. To use the handset,you MUST re-register the handset using the Registration process.Global De-registrationIf one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensureproper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all handsets at thesame time.WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registeredunless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered,that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset isre-registered.1. Disconnect power from the base by pulling the plug out of the back of the unit.2. Press and hold the Page button and while holding the Page button reconnect thepower.3. Continue to hold the Page button until the charge/in use light flashes rapidly.4. Release the Page button5. Press and release the page button on the base once. All handsets are de-registered and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display.Intercom OperationThe intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registeredhandset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receiveincoming calls.Making an Intercom Call1. Make sure the handset is OFF (not in talk mode).2. Press the int button on the handset.3. Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page.NOTE: To cancel page, press the int button again or the *TONE/exitbutton on the sending handset.4. Wait for the person at the receiving handset to press the int button.NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within two minutes,the intercom call is automatically canceled. The originating handsetdisplays NO ANSWER.5. When finished, press the *TONE/exit button or int button on either handset todeactivate the intercom.NOTE: The system is expandable up to 4 handsets (by purchaseof optional Model 27918 handset with recharge cradle). When 4handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercomoperations at once, for example, 1st handset intercoms with 2ndhandset while 3rd handset intercoms with 4th handset.Receiving an Intercom CallWhen you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press theint button or TALK/CALL BACK button.Advanced Intercom FeaturesReceiving an Incoming Call Duringan Intercom CallIf you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call isimmediately terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user may press theTALK/CALL BACK button to answer the call.Using Intercom with External Telephone CallsDuring a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to page anotherhandset and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom conversation. You may alsohave a three-way conversation between the external caller and the handsets, or youmay transfer the external telephone call to another handset.NOTE: Before you intercom/page another handset, you must decidewhether you want to create a two-way or a three-way conversation.Two-Way Calling1. During an external call, press the int button, and use the touch-tone pad to enterthe handset number you want to call.NOTE: The receiving handset presses the int button to answer theintercom call. Both intercom users may speak privately. The externalcaller will not hear the intercom conversation.2. When finished, press the *TONE/exit button or int button to end the intercom call,return to the talk mode, and resume your original telephone conversation.Three-Way Calling1. During an external call, press the int button. LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION? shows inthe display.2. Use the touch-tone pad to select Handset #. You will hear a paging tone andPAGING shows in the originating handset’s display.NOTE: PAGING FROM... shows in the display on the receiving handset,and the receiving handset presses the int or TALK/CALL BACK buttonto answer the intercom.3. When the receiving handset connects, press the conf/format button on theoriginating handset to conference with the receiving handset and the externalcaller. CONFERENCE shows in the display on the originating and receivinghandsets.NOTE: A handset can enter conference mode directly by pressingTALK/CALL BACK on the second handset during a call.Transferring External Calls to Other HandsetsDuring an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.1. Press the int button on the originating handset to put an external call on hold, andthen page the receiving handset.2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to select Handset #. You will hear apaging tone. PAGING shows on the originating handset’s display, and PAGINGFROM... shows on the receiving handset’s display.3. When the receiving handset connects, press the TALK/CALL BACK button on theoriginating handset to transfer the call.-OR-4. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the originating handset to transfer the call. Ifthe receiving handset does not answer within 30 seconds, the originating handsetrings back and displays CALLBACK. If the originating handset does not answerwithin 20 seconds, the call is automatically dropped.Battery Safety Precautions• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type,toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal Hydride(Ni-MH) battery listed in the User’s Guide.• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.General Product CareTo keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:• Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone.• Clean the phone with a soft cloth.• Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, orother chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the finish.• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a laterdate.• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a cleanpencil eraser.Causes of Poor Reception• Aluminum siding.• Foil backing on insulation.• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.• You ’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 house.• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.• Handset battery is low.• You’re out of range of the base.IntroductionCAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basicsafety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to theIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this productand save them for future reference.IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, youshould have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, incase the power in your home goes out.If you have purchased an extra handset apart from your originalpurchased unit you may find a detailed description of its functions inthe User’s Guide provided with your original purchased unit.If you have purchased an extra handset that is not of the same typeas your original handset you may still use the original User’s Guide tohelp explain the new handsets basic functions and options.Before You BeginParts ChecklistMake sure your package includes the items shown here.4. Insert the battery pack.5. Close the battery compartment by placing the handset back cover slightly higherthan the handset and then sliding the cover down into position.Handset Charging Cradle1. Plug the AC power converter of the charging cradle into the electrical outlet.NOTE: This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in avertical or floor mount position.2. Place the handset in the charging cradle. The charge indicator turns on, verifyingthe battery is charging.3. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use.RegistrationYOU MUST REGISTER THE HANDSET TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!After the optional handset has charged for 16 hours on the extra charger, HANDSETNEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display.1. Press the mute/program button. HOLD BASE PAGE FOR 5 SECONDS, THEN PRESSHANDSET PROGRAM shows in the display. (Your handset should be held near thebase during registration process.)2. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until the charge/in use indicatorflashes. Press the handset mute/program button. REGISTERING shows in thedisplay. HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display, where X is thehandset number. You may now rename your handset. (Refer to Step 3 & 4 ofHandset Name Section)Naming the Handset1. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters).NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to backspace anddelete one character at a time.2. Press the mute/program button to save your name. You will hear a confirmationtone and the handset name shows in the display.Important InformationNOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not causeinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation of the device.The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. Thecustomer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not preventdegradation of service in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenancefacility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to thisequipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications companycause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections ofthe power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, areconnected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but shouldcontact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephonecompany.NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. productindicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle therechargeable battery (or batteries).For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.orgor call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.© 2007 Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.Trademark(s) ® RegisteredMarque(s) ® déposée(s) SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCTRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENWARNING: TOPREVENT FIRE ORELECTRICAL SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAINOR MOISTURE.THE LIGHTNINGFLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OF“DANGEROUSVOLTAGE” INSIDETHE PRODUCT.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.THE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFIMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSACCOMPANYINGTHE PRODUCT.CAUTION:Handset batterypackHandset ChargeCradle HandsetBelt clipBatterycompartmentcoverServiceThomson Digital Technologies Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if anymanufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the originaldate of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuseor leaking batteries.Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,OR2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessoriesin the original carton (or equivalent).— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.c/o Thomson multimedia Ltd.6200 Edwards BoulevardMississauga, OntarioCanada L5T 2V7The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of orsubtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained inany applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim,exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, suchprovisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.c/o Thomson Inc.P.O. Box 0944Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is requiredif service is needed during the warranty period.PURCHASE DATE ______________________________________________________NAME OF STORE ______________________________________________________black wirered wirebatterypackPRESS DOWNFIRMLY

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