GE 26998 User Manual
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C
ORDLESS
P
HONE
B
ASICS
M
AKING
A
C
ALL
To make a call:
• Press the TALK/CALLBACK button before you dial.
• Press TALK/CALLBACK button or place the handset in the base to
hang up.
IMPORTANT:
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.
R
EDIAL
Press the redial button to redial the last number you called (up to 32
digits).
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press TALK/
CALLBACK to turn off the phone. Press TALK/CALLBACK again to turn it
back on. Then press redial to dial the number.
R
ECEIVING
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C
ALL
To answer a call you must press the TALK/CALLBACK button on the
handset before you can talk.
F
LASH
Use the flash/program button to activate custom calling services such
as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local
phone company.
TIP:
Don't use the TALK/CALLBACK button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
V
OLUME
When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL left (-) and right (+) arrow
buttons to adjust the handset volume. There are four settings. VOL 1 is the
lowest level and VOL 4 is the loudest.