RCA 2-9750/2-9763 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. W pJe vsiA INOA woy Jequunu 3uno22e 5 5 sse oud uesse eu aunyeubis 4no pue ajep s uno soseq2und pues 404 YAGUO AHOSS3OOV INDEX B Battery Installation 9 Battery Safety 10 Buttons CHANNEL 7 FLASH 6 MEMORY 7 8 PAGE FIND 6 PHONE ON OFF 5 REDIAL 5 TONE 8 Chain dialing 8 CHANNEL Button 7 CHARGE IN USE light 3 9 Cleaning the phone 10 F FLASH button 6 H Handset sound signals 11 I Installation 3 4 M Making a call 5 MEM ORY button 7 8 Memory feature 7 Memory location 7 Nickel cadmium battery pack 9 P PAGE FIND button 6 Paging the handset 6 PHONE ON OFF button 5 Product Care 10 R REDIAL 5 Ringer switch 3 6 S Service 13 T Temporary Tone feature 8 TONE button 8 LiMITED WARRANTY 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 a refurbished unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period How to make a warranty claim Properly pack your unit Include any cables e2. NUMBER Use the same procedure you use to store a number DIALING A STORED NUMBER 1 Make sure the phone is ON MEMORY button 2 Press MEMORY and then press the number for that memory location IMPORTANT If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher It s a good idea to make these calls during off peak hours such as early morning or late evening DIALING FROM MEMORY 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 part of the sequence from memory The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service The Number For Memory Location Long distance access number 7 Authorization code 8 Frequently called long distance number 9 1 Make sure the phone is ON 2 Press MEMORY and then press 7 3 When you hear the access tone press MEMORY and then press 8 4 At the next access tone press MEMORY and then 9 TIP Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory button or your call might not go through TEMPORARY 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 compat
3. battery is charging NOTE The easiest way to fit the telephone line cord into the base plate isto leave it wrapped up Just unwrap enough cord to reach the modular wall jack 55 PHONE Basics MakiNG A CALL The only two things you need to know to make a call are Press the PHONE button before you dial Press PHONE button or place the handset in the base to hang up Otherwise it works just like any other phone IMPORTANT Because cordless phones operate on electricity you should have at least one phonein your home that isn t cordless in case the power in your home goes out PHONE CHANNEL 1 Phone in U se Light PHONE IN U 5 LIGHT You know the phone is on when you see the Phone in Use light on the handset come on REDIAL 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 have to turn the phone off and back on RECEIVING A CALL To answer a call you must press the PHONE button on the handset before you can talk FLASH BUTTON Use the FLASH button to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call transfer which are available through your local phone company VOLUME VoLuME BUTTON vou Controls the volume of the handset s earpiece RINGER SWITCH The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls or when pag
4. doesn t work charge battery for 12 hours Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth or an eraser See solutions for No dial tone Replace battery Did you program the memory location keys correctly See p 7 Did you follow proper dialing sequence See pp 7 8 Make sure TONE PULSE switch is correctly set See p 3 Did you reprogram numbers into memory after power outage or replacing battery Causes OF Poor RECEPTION Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and other metal construction 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 an 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 SERVICE 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 warranty included in this Guide or call Consumer Information 1 800 448 0329 Attach your sales receiptto the booklet for future reference or jot down the dat
5. modular jack Plug the power supply cord into an AC outlet 4 Set TONE PULSE switch to TONE for touch tone service or PULSE for rotary service If you don t know which type of service you have check with the phone company Raise the base antenna Turn on the RINGER switch so the handset rings for incoming calls N w ou Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours The CHARGE IN USE light comes on indicating that the battery is charging RINGER switch CHARGE IN USE light 3 Watt Mount INSTALLATION If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone performance of the battery will be compromised 1 Plug the telephone line cord into a modular wall jack N Connect the power supply adapter into an AC outlet You can wrap the extra cord around the cord wrap in the base plate or leave the extra cord hanging w If you use the cord wrap remove the base plate wrap the cord and re attach the base plate 4 Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place Wall plate not included 5 Set the TONE PULSE switch to if you have touch tone service or to PULSE if you have rotary dial service 6 Turn on the RINGER switch so the hand set rings for incoming calls 7 Place handset in the base to charge for 12 hours The CHARGE IN USE light comes on indicating that the
6. other rights which vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Model 2 9750 2 9763 D IN THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 15364690 Rev 0 E S 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc 98 20 P O BOX 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 Printed in China Trademark s amp Registered Marca s Registrada s
7. 2 9750 2 9763 25 Channel Cordless Telephone Users Guide We bring good things to life FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your 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 Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Noge must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your ine 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your e alc cause trouble on your line which may ha
8. E BATTERY 9 BarrERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 GENERAL PRODUCT CARE LO HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Causes or Poor RECEPTION SERVICE sitssncetuavecdnnniinceceessventaaieucucanr ACCESSORY ORDER FORM 13 13 14 15 THE LIGHTNING THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT GETTING STARTED Make sure your package includes the items shown here Base Handset Berore You BEGIN Mopu aR Jack REQUIREMENTS You need an 11 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 installed INSTALLATION NOTE Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordlesstelephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference continues moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference DESKTOP INSTALLATION CD TONE PULSE switch If you don t charge the handset battery properly for 12 hours when you first set up the phone performance of the battery will be compromised 1 Remove the base plate on the bottom of the phone Plug the telephone line cord into a
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10. ect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States Please call 1 800 8 BAT TERY for information or contact your local recycling center GENERAL PRopucr To keep your telephone working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid 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 Avoid dropping the handset as well as other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth 10 HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS Signal Meaning One beep every 7 seconds Battery is low Three long beeps with ringer on Page signal A long warbling tone with ringer on Signals an incoming call One long beep Handset and Base are not communicating the handset might be too far away from the base you might need to try another channel or the base might not be receiving power A brief warbling tone You ve stored a number in memory successfully TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In case of difficulty please check the following Troubleshooting Guide before seeking service Problem Solution No dial tone Check instal
11. ent Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies HEARING Alp COMPATIBILITY This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatiblility FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM INTRODUCTION Your GE cordless phone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance To get the most from your new phone we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED nnns 2 MODULAR J ACK REQUIREMENTS 2 DESKTOP INSTALLATION 3 3 CORDLESS PHONE BASICS D MAKING A CALL eene 5 PHONE IN USE LIGHT 5 REDIAE 22 dote e eee 5 RECEIVING CALL 5 FLASH BUTTON ennn 6 VOLUME BUTTON 6 RINGER SWITCH PAGING THE HANDSET 6 WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ADVANCED FEATURES 52222222222225 7 CHANNEL BUTTON nn 7 THE MEMORY FEATURE ee 7 STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY 7 CHANGING A STORED NUMBER 7 DIALING A STORED NUMBER 7 CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY 8 TEMPORARY 8 CHANGING TH
12. ible To get information about your bank account for example you would 1 Call the bank s information line 2 Press the TONE button after your call is answered 3 Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction 4 Hang up when finished The phone returns to Pulse rotary service CHANGING THE BATTERY The handset runs on a consumer replaceable nickel cadmium battery pack If you experience any of the following problems you may need to replace the battery pack Short talk time Poor sound quality Limited range CHARGE IN USE light fails to light Make sure phone is OFF before you replace battery 1 Slide open 2 Unfasten the 3 Pull out 4 Remove the the battery strap holding the battery battery pack compartment battery in plug door place 5 Replace and 6 Fasten the 7 Replacethe 8 Charge the plug in the new strap battery battery for 12 battery pack compartment hours before use GE BT 12 door use replacement battery BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Don t disassemble mutilate puncture wet or dispose of battery in fire Like other batteries of this type if itis 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 Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to coll
13. ing the handset RINGER switch PAGING THE HANDSET Press the PAGE FIND button on the base to locate a misplaced handset or to get the attention of a person near the handset Pressing the PAGE FIND button for 2 seconds enables the handset to signal for 15 seconds or until you find the handset and press the PHONE button Remember that the RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring The Page Find feature only works when the PHONE button is off PAGE FIND button 6 ADVANCED FEATURES CHANNEL BUTTON While talking you might need to manually change the channel in order to get rid of static Press and release the CHANNEL button to advance to the next clear channel THE Memory FEATURE Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing STORING A NuMBER IN MEMORY The phone must be OFF when you store numbers 1 Press the MEMORY button 2 Dial the number up to 16 digits 3 Press MEMORY and then press a number key 0 9 to store the dialed number in that memory location 4 Record whose number is stored in the location on the memory directory card on the back of the handset INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE Press the FLASH button to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone for example after you dial 9 for an outside line or when you need to wait for a com puter access tone Each pause counts as 1 digit CHANGING A STORED
14. lation 15 the base power cord connected to a working outlet 15 the Phone in Use light on 15 the telephone line cord connected to the wall jack Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another phone to the same jack If there is no dial tone in the second phone the problem might be your wiring or local service s the handset out of range of the base Make sure the battery is properly charged 12 hours s the battery pack installed correctly See page 9 Did the handset beep when you pressed the phone button Did the Phone in Use light come on The battery may need to be charged Reset the security code by placing the handset in the base for about 20 seconds 11 Solution Dial tone is OK but can t dial out Make sure the TONE PULSE switch on the base 15 correctly set see p 3 Handset does not ring You experience static noise or fading in and out Unit beeps Memory Dialing Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones See solutions for No dial tone Change channels s handset out of range Move closer to the base Does the base need to be relocated Charge battery Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance Place handset in base for 20 seconds to reset the security code If that
15. rm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must D promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service INTERFERENCE INFORMATION 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Par
16. t 15 of the 5 Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna Connectthe telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Governm
17. tc which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Product Exchange Center 32 Spur Drive El Paso Texas 79906 Payany charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty Insure your shipment in case of loss or damage Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss Anew or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer Installation and set up service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
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