2-9751/2-9752/2-9753
25-Channel Cordless Telephone
™
with Anyroom Recharge Cradle
User’s Guide
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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 ............................. 2
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 2
INSTALLATION ................................ 3
RECHARGE CRADLE ............................... 5
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS................... 6
MAKING A CALL ............................ 6
PHONE-IN-USE LIGHT .................. 6
REDIAL ...................................... 6
RECEIVING A CALL .......................... 6
FLASH BUTTON .............................. 7
VOLUME BUTTON ........................... 7
RINGER SWITCH ............................. 7
PAGING THE HANDSET .................... 7
ADVANCED FEATURES ......................... 8
CHANNEL BUTTON ......................... 8
THE MEMORY FEATURE ................... 8
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY .. 8
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ..... 8
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ........ 8
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY .... 9
TEMPORARY TONE.......................... 9
CHANGING THE BATTERY ................... 10
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .. 10
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ................. 11
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ............... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................ 12
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............ 14
SERVICE ......................................... 14
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................ 15
INDEX ............................................ 17
WARRANTY .................................... 18
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
GETTING STARTED
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
PHONE
CHANNEL
AC power supply
Telephone line cord
PAGE FIND
/
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
1
2
5
8
3
GHI
MNO
4
7
6
CHARGE
IN USE
PRS
WXY
9
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
CHARGE
OFF ON
Recharge Cradle
AC power supply
(for Anyroom
recharge cradle)
Base
Handset
™
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You 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 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 cordless telephone 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.
2
1
DESKTOP
INSTALLATION
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2
3
PULSE/TONE switch
1. Plug the telephone line cord into the base and into a modular jack.
2. Plug the power supply cord into the base, into an AC outlet.
3. Set the PULSE/TONE 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.
4. Raise the base antenna.
5. Turn on the RINGER switch so the
handset rings for incoming calls.
1
2
6. Place handset in the base to charge
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
for 12 hours. The CHARGE/IN USE
PHONE
CHANNEL
PHONE NO.
light comes on indicating that the
battery is charging.
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
1
2
5
8
3
PAGE FIND
/
GHI
MNO
4
7
6
PRS
WXY
9
CHARGE
IN USE
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
NOTE: Use only the Thomson
power supply that came with this
unit. (5-2412 for model 2-9752 or
5-2411 for models 2-9751 and
2-9753) Using other adapters may
damage the unit.
OFF ON
RINGER switch
CHARGE/IN USE light
3
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Plug one end of the 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.
1
2. Connect the power supply adapter
to the POWER 9V DC jack on the
back of the unit, and plug it into an
AC outlet.
2
3. Install the base plate by putting
the tabs into the slots on the top
of the unit first, and then snapping
the bottom tabs into place.
4
4. Slip the mounting holes over the
wall plate posts and slide the unit
down firmly into place. (Wall plate
not included.)
3
5. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to
TONE if you have touch-tone
service or to PULSE if you have
rotary dial service.
6. Turn on the RINGER switch so the
handset rings for incoming calls.
5
7
6
7. Place handset in the base to
charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE/
IN USE light comes on indicating
that the battery is charging.
PHONE
CHANNEL
PAGE / FIND
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
1
2
5
8
3
GHI
MNO
4
7
6
CHARGE
IN USE
NOTE: The easiest way to fit the telephone line
cord into the base plate, is to leave it wrapped
up. Just unwrap enough cord to reach the
PHONE LINE jack and the modular wall jack.
PRS
WXY
9
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
O
F
F
O
N
4
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ANYROOM RECHARGE CRADLE
In addition to recharging the cord-
less telephone, batteries in the base
unit, you can use the Anyroom™
recharge cradle anywhere there is an
AC power outlet.
PHONE
CHANNEL
When fully charged, the battery pack
provides sufficient power to enable
the cordless phone to be left out of
the recharge cradle for prolonged
periods and still function properly.
However, to maintain adequate
power, you will need to charge the
battery pack every few days by
returning the cordless phone to the
Anyroom™ recharge cradle or to the
base unit.
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
1
2
5
8
3
GHI
MNO
4
7
6
PRS
WXY
9
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
OFF ON
Periodically clean the charging
contacts on the cordless phone,
Anyroom™ recharge cradle, and base
unit with a soft cloth.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHARGE
IN THE RECHARGE CRADLE
1. Plug the AC line cord into an AC outlet.
2. Place handset in the Recharge Cradle to
charge for 12 hours. The CHARGE
indicator light comes on indicating that
the battery is charging.
CHARGE indicator light
5
CORDLESS 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.
CAUTION: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at
least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your
home goes out.
PHONE
CHANNEL
PHONE-IN-USE LIGHT
You know the phone is on when you see the
Phone-in-Use light on the handset come on.
Phone-in-Use Light
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.
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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.
TIP: Don't use the PHONE button to activate customer calling services such
as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
VOLUME
button
TONE
OPER
0
#
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VOLUME BUTTON
Controls the volume of the handset's earpiece.
MEMORY
VOLUME
RINGER
OFF ON
RINGER SWITCH
The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset
to ring during incoming calls (or when paging the
handset).
RINGER switch
PAGING THE HANDSET
Press the PAGE/FIND button on the base to
get the attention of the person near the
handset, or to locate a misplaced handset.
Pressing the PAGE/FIND button for 2 seconds
will enable 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
/
CHARGE
IN USE
PAGE/FIND button
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ADVANCED FEATURES
CHANNEL BUTTON
PHONE
CHANNEL
While talking, you might need to manually change the
channel in order get rid of static. Press and release the
CHANNEL button to advance to the next clear channel.
CHANNEL button
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.
PHONE
CHANNEL
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
1
2
5
8
3
GHI
MNO
4
7
6
PRS
WXY
9
TONE
OPER
0
#
*
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
MEMORY
VOLUME
FLASH
RINGER
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.
OFF ON
MEMORY button
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a
number—in a sense, you’re just reassigning the memory location.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON.
2. Press MEMORY, and then press the number for that memory location.
CAUTION: 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. Also, it’s a good idea to make these calls in off-peak hours,
such as early morning or late evening.
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CHAIN 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
Authorization code
Frequently called long distance number
7
8
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 TONE
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 compatible. 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.
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3. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
4. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to Pulse (rotary) service.
9
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
• Limited range
•
•
Poor sound quality
CHARGE/IN USE light fails to light
Make sure phone is OFF before you replace battery.
1. Slide open
the battery
compartment
door.
2. Remove the
retaining strap
holding battery
in place.
3. Pull out the
battery plug.
4. Remove the
battery pack.
Battery Retaining Strap
Plug
6. Replace the
retaining strap.
8. Charge the
battery for 12
hours before
use.
5. Replace and
plug in the new
battery pack.
(use GE BT-12
replacement
battery.)
7. Replace the
battery
compartment
door.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
PHONE NO.
PAGE / FIND
CHARGE
IN USE
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BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
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 used in your
Thomson Consumer Electronics product indicates
that we are participating in a program to collect
and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout
the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information or contact your local recycling center.
Ni-Cd
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
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, Anyroom™
recharge cradle, and base unit with a soft cloth.
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HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal
Meaning
One beep every 7 seconds
Three long beeps (with ringer on)
A long warbling tone (with ringer on)
One long beep
Battery is low
Page signal.
Signals an incoming call.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
In case of difficulty, please check the following Troubleshooting Guide
before seeking service.
Problem
Solution
No dial tone
• Check installation:
— Is the base power cord connected to a working
outlet?
— Is the Phone-in-Use light on?
— Is the telephone line cord connected to the base
unit and 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.
• Is the handset out of range of the base?
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).
• Is the battery pack installed correctly? See page 8.
• 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.
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Problem
Solution
• Reset the security code by placing the handset in the
base for about 20 seconds.
Dial tone is OK, but
can’t dial out
• Make sure the TONE/PULSE switch on the base is
correctly set (see p. 3).
Handset does not ring
• 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.”
You experience static,
noise, or fading in
and out
• Change channels.
• Is 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.
Unit beeps
• Place handset in base for 20 seconds to reset the
security code. If that 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.
Memory Dialing
• Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
See p. 8.
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence? See pp. 8-9.
• Make sure TONE/PULSE switch is correctly set.
See p. 3.
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• 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 receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the
date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will
be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase date _____________
Name of store ___________________
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INDEX
B
F
P
Battery
FLASH button 7
PAGE/FIND button 7
Paging the handset 7
PHONE ON/OFF button 6
Product Care 11
Installation 10
H
Battery Safety 11
Buttons
CHANNEL 8
FLASH 7
Handset sound signals
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R
I
MEMORY 8, 9
PAGE/FIND 7
PHONE ON/OFF 6
REDIAL 6
REDIAL 6
Ringer switch 3, 4
Recharge Cradle 5
Installation 4,5
M
TONE 9
Making a call 6
MEMORY button 8,9
Memory feature 8
memory location 8
S
C
Service 14
Chain dialing 9
CHANNEL Button 8
CHARGE/IN USE light 4,5
cleaning the phone 11
T
Temporary Tone
N
feature 9
nickel cadmium battery
pack 10
TONE button 9
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LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
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Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
One year.
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(The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.)
What we will do:
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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, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We
recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•
Include in 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
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Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
What your warranty does not cover:
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Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions
and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
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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 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.
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Model 2-9751/2-9752/2-9753
347A8128-0001 (Rev. 4 E/S)
96-50
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