GE 26998 User Manual
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R
INGER
S
WITCH
The ringer switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.
C
ANCEL
Press the *tone/cancel button to cancel any command you initiated.
I
N
U
SE
/I
NDICATOR
L
IGHT
The phone is ON or being charged when the in use/charge indicator on the
base is turned on.
F
INDING
THE
H
ANDSET
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The display shows
PAGING. The
handset beeps for about two minutes or until you press TALK/CALLBACK
on the handset or press the page button on the base.
NOTE:
You can still page the handset with the ringer off.
C
HANNEL
B
UTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to
reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other
cordless phones. Press and release the channel/delete button to advance
to the next clear channel.
T
EMPORARY
T
ONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-
tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. Press 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 key, when your call is answered.
3. Follow the voice menu instructions to get the information. When you
hang up, the phone goes back to pulse (rotary) service.