GE 21009GE3 User Manual

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Extra Handset and Recharge Cradlewith Call-Waiting Caller ID for Use withModels 21018, 21028 and 21098User’s GuideEQUIPMENT APPROVAL I NFORMATIONYour telephone equipment is approved for connection to the PublicSwitched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements forTelephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.1 Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyOn the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, amongother information, the US number and Ringer EquivalenceNumber (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request,provide this information to your telephone company.We bring good things to life.21009Model 2100900001583 (Rev. 0 E)04-31Printed in ChinaATLINKS USA, Inc.101 West 103rd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290© 2004 ATLINKS USA, Inc.Trademark(s) ® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you mayconnect to your telephone line and still have all of these devicesring when your telephone number is called. 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 youmay connect to your line as determined by the REN, you shouldcontact your local telephone company.A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premiseswiring and telephone network must comply with the applicableFCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. Acompliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with thisproduct. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modularjack that is also compliant. See installation instructions fordetails.Notes• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by thetelephone company.• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may notbe able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on aparty line. Check with your local telephone company.• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanentdisconnection of your telephone from your line.• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected tothe telephone line, ensure the installation of this product doesnot disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions aboutwhat will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephonecompany or a qualified installer.2 Rights of the Telephone CompanyShould your equipment cause trouble on your line which mayharm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, wherepracticable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of servicemay be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and thecircumstances warrant such action, the telephone company maytemporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of suchtemporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) affordyou the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you ofyour right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant toprocedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules andRegulations.The telephone company may make changes in itscommunications facilities, equipment, operations or procedureswhere such action is required in the operation of its business andnot inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changesare expected to affect the use or performance of your telephoneequipment, the telephone company must give you adequatenotice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.FCC RF R ADIATION EXPOSURE S TATEMENTThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits setforth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should beinstalled and operated with a mininum distance of 20 centimetersbetween the radiator and your body. This transmitter 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 theFCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip suppliedwith this product. Use of other accessories may not ensurecompliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.• Close the battery compartment by pushing the cover up until itsnaps into place.• Place the handset in the charging cradle. The charge indicatorturns on to indicate the battery is charging.• Allow the handset to charge for 16 hours prior to registration toGE Models 21018, 21028 or 21098. If you don't properly charge thephone, battery performance is compromised.NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, orif the battery pack is not properly connected to the jack insidethe battery compartment. "NO BATTERY" shows in the displaywhen the handset is placed in the charging cradle.IMPORTANT: After you place the handset in the cradle thedisplay shows "CHARGING...", then, "SEARCHING...", then"HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION" alternately. Wait until thehandset charges properly, then register the handset to the base asdescribed below.PROGRAMMING THE TELEPHONEH ANDSET REGISTRATIONCAUTION: The extra handset must be registered before use.NOTE: This extra handset is only compatible with the GEModels 21018, 21028 and 21098 series.During the registration process, keep your handset near the base.I NTERFERENCE I NFORMATIONThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antennafor radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between thetelecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiving antenna isconnected.If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consultyour dealer or an experienced radio/television technician foradditional suggestions. Also, the Federal CommunicationsCommission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify andResolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is availablefrom the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.HEARING AID COMPATIBILITYThis telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing AidCompatibility.I NTRODUCTIONCAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there arebasic safety instructions that should always be followed. Referto the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS providedwith this product and save them for future reference.Congratulations on purchasing this extra GE cordless handset with CallWaiting Caller ID. This telephone has been designed to be simple touse, however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by taking afew minutes to read this instruction book. This telephone is amultifunction product for use with Call Waiting and Caller ID servicesavailable from your local telephone company.Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone allows you to:• view the name and telephone number of a caller while you are onthe phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).• identify callers before you answer the phone.• view the time and date of each incoming call.• record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handsetand the base.3. The handset number (1 to 4) is assigned. You may also give thehandset a specific identifying name.H ANDSET N AME1. Use the touch-tone keypad to enter the name (up to 15 characters).More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. Forexample, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice forthe letter B. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field.Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Briefly pause and thecursor moves to the next field. Press the 5 key 3 times for thesecond letter L. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the nextfield. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, press 1 key toadd a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key 4times for the letter S. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to thenext field. Press the 6 key once for the letter M. Briefly pause andthe cursor moves to the next field. Press the 4 key 3 times for theletter I. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Pressthe 8 key for the letter T. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to thenext field. Press the 4 key twice for the letter H.NOTE: If you make a mistake press the delete button tobackspace and erase the wrong character(s).NOTE: Press MUTE/PROG button once to skip this step andexit to standby screen.2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to save. You will hear aconfirmation tone, and the display returns to the main menu.H ANDSET D E - REGISTRATIONDeregistration cancels a handset’s registration. If you do not know ahandset’s name, you should deregister the handset according to thesteps below. During the de-registration process, keep the handsetnear the base.WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once ahandset is de-registered, that handset's telephone featurescannot be used until the handset is re-registered.1. Make sure your handset is in menu mode and make sure yourphone is OFF (not in talk mode).2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to display main menus:ROOMMONITOR andHANDSET SETUP.3. Use CID/VOL button to locate toHANDSET SETUP and thenpress MUTE/PROG button to select.4. Use CID/VOL ( or ) button to locate theDEREGISTRATION andthen press MUTE/PROG button to select.5. Then, handset showsDEREGISTRATION 1YES 2NO in the display.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:charge indicatorAC power supply• know who called while you are on the other line or when youwere away.• screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoyingcalls, or to get prepared before answering a call.IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity,you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’tcordless, in case the power in your home goes out.IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of thistelephone, you must subscribe to two separate services availablefrom your local telephone company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when thephone rings and Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who iscalling while you are on the phone.INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate atfrequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs, microwaveovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, thebase of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on topof a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues,move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.Certain other communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHzfrequency for communication, and, if not properly set, thesedevices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency forcommunication include wireless audio/video senders, wirelesscomputer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, andsome long-range cordless telephone systems.H ANDSET AND C HARGE C RADLE LAYOUTBEFORE YOU B EGINP ARTS CHECKLISTMake sure your package includes the items shown here.Handset Handsetbattery packBeltClipHandset chargecradleI NSTALLING THE PHONEIMPORTANT: Make sure the extra handset is registeredto GE Models 21018, 21028 or 21098 before use. Referto the GE 21018, 21028 or 21098 instruction book fordetailed installation and operation information.• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack isspecifically designed for wet locations.• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unlessthe telephone line has been disconnected at the networkinterface.• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phonesuch as faxes, other phones, or modems.IMPORTANT INSTALLATION G UIDELINES• Install telephone near an electrical power outlet.• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, andelectrical noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescentlighting.• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances,radiators, and direct sunlight.• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.• Avoid dusty locations.• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.1. Plug the charge cradle power supply into an electrical outlet.2. Install the handset battery.NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.• Push down on the top of the battery compartment cover (locatedon the back of each handset) and remove the cover.• Lift the battery pack and connect it's plug to the jack inside thecompartment.NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and redwires) to the jack inside the compartment as shown in theillustration.BLACK WIRERED WIREBATTERYPRESS DOWNFIRMLYBatterycompartmentcoverTALK/END/callback(button)displayformat/conf button(format/conference button)redial (button)page/intpage/intercom buttonflash (button)*exit (button)#pause/ringer(button)mute/prog(mute/program button)mem(memory button)del(delete button)SPKR(speaker button)cid/vol (up or down arrow)(caller ID/volume button) When your handset displays:1. Press the MUTE/PROG button andHOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FORBEEP shows in the display.2. Press and hold the page button on the base of Models 21018,21028 or the PAGE/INT button on the base of Model 21098 untilyou hear a long beep. The handset displaysHANDSET #REGISTERED followed byHANDSET NAME.HOLD BASE PAGEWAIT FOR BEEPHANDSET NEEDSREGISTRATIONHANDSET #REGISTEREDHANDSET NAME

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