GE 26999 User Guide

Plug the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the bottom of 

the base and the other end into an electrical outlet. The in use/charge 

indicator (on the base) turns on to indicate the battery is charging when 

the handset is on the cradle.
Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t 

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power adaptor  

5-2512 (black) or 5-2618 (gray) power adaptor that came with 

this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of 

the base called PHONE LINE and the other end into your home’s modular 

phone jack. Place the handset in the cradle on the base.

If you want to mount the phone on a wall, slip the mounting holes (on the 

back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into 

place. (Wall plate not included.) 

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular 

telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured 

here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a 

modular jack, call your local phone company to find 

out how to get one installed.

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against 

false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security 

code.  After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the 

handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at 

frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby 

TVs, microwave ovens, 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, microwave oven, or VCR. If such 

interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away 

from these appliances. Certain other communications devices may 

also use the 900 MHz frequency for communication, and, if not 

properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or 

your new telephone. If you are concerned with interference, please 

refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to properly 

set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 

900 MHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/

video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless 

telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

•   Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•   Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is 

specifically designed for wet locations.

•   Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the 

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

•   Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•   Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as 

faxes, other phones, or modems.

Your cordless telephone/answering system should be placed on a level 

surface such as a desk or table top, or you can mount it on a wall.

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a 

plastic bag and are separate from the handset.

2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside  the compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red 

wires) to the jack inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery 

installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may 

interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly 

installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this 

manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, 

although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. 

If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on 

and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 

more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s 

antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the 

equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also 

wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional 

suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with 

all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules 

and Regulations. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 

not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, 

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid 

Compatibility.

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic 

safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this 

product and save them for future reference.
Your cordless telephone/answering system with Caller ID and 

Call Waiting is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality 

performance. To get the most from your new cordless telephone/

answering system, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to 

read through this instruction manual. This telephone is a multifunction 

product for use with the Call Waiting and Caller ID services available from 

your local telephone company. Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows 

you to:
•  View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller 

ID).

•  Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•  View the time and date of each incoming call.
•  Record up to 20 Caller ID messages sequentially.
•  Know who called while you are on the other line or when  

you were away.

•  Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or 

to get prepared before answering a call.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, 

you must subscribe to two separate services available from your local 

telephone company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service 

to know who is calling when the phone rings and Caller ID with Call 

Waiting Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone. 

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.

5.  Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps 

into place.

6.  Place the handset in the charging cradle.

There are six programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, 

Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Ringer On/ Off, and Factory Default. When you 

program these settings, make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 

Pressing the *tone/exit button will remove you from the menu selection 

process without changing the feature you are in.

1. Press the flash/program button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the 

display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (or) button or the handset number pad to select 1 

(English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is “1ENG”.

3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next 

menu feature.

If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local 

area code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only 

see the local 7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area 

code will display the full 10-digit number.
1. Press the flash/program button until AREA CODE- - - shows in the 

display. The default setting is “- - -”.

2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the chan/delete button to 

erase the incorrect area code and repeat step 2.  

3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu 

feature.

1. Press the flash/program button until RINGER TONE shows in the 

display. 

2. Use the CID/VOL (or) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to 

enter your selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is 

3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu 

feature.

1.  Press the flash/program button until 1 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the 

display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (



or



) button or the handset number pad to enter 

your selection. The default setting is “1 TONE”.

3. Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next 

menu feature.

1.  Press the flash/program button until RINGER 1ON 2OFF shows in the 

display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (



or



) button or the handset number pad to enter 

your selection. The default setting is “1ON”.

3.  Press the flash/program button to confirm and to advance to the next 

menu feature.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the 

handset display.

This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original features.
1. Press the flash/program button until DEFAULT shows in the display. 
2. Use the CID/VOL (



or



) button to scroll to YES. The default setting is 

3. Press flash/program to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.

1. Press the  TALK/CALL BACK button and dial the desired number.
    

-OR-

  To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press the TALK/

CALL BACK button.

2. To hang up, press the TALK/CALL BACK button or place the handset in 

the base cradle.

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.

Press the redial button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 

digits).
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press 

redial to dial the number again.

1. To answer a call press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset 

before you begin speaking.

2. To hang up, press the TALK/CALL BACK button or place the handset in 

the base cradle.

When the in use/charge indicator on the base is lit, the handset is either 

in use or charging. The in use/charge indicator on the base flashes when 

you receive a call.

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from 

your local telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if 

available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep 

to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information 

for the waiting call shows on the handset display. To connect the waiting 

call, press the flash/program button on the handset and your original call 

is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by 

pressing the flash/program button.

TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK button to activate custom 

calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone. 

When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (or) on the handset to 

adjust the volume of the handset’s earpiece. There are four settings. Press 

the right arrow to increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the 

volume. You will see the volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is 

the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.

While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the 

channel in order to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby 

monitors, garage door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless 

phones. Press and release the chan/delete button to move to the next 

clear channel.

This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary 

Tone Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access 

touchtone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For 

example, when you call your bank you may need to enter your bank 

account number. Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows you to 

send your number.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the *tone/exit button on the handset 

to temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing. 

3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse 

(rotary) dialing mode.

Press the *tone/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep for about two 

minutes or until you press TALK/CALL BACK on the handset or press the 

page button on the base.

NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If 

the battery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. 

For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID 

service. To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must 

subscribe to the combined Caller ID Call Waiting service. The unit can 

store up to 20 calls for later review.
When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call 

Waiting service, you will receive information (if available) transmitted by 

your local telephone company. You will also receive Caller ID information 

from Call Waiting calls. If you receive an incoming call and you are 

already on the phone, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting Call 

on the line, and Caller ID information for the Call Waiting call shows on 

the display. This information may include the phone number, date and 

time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone 

company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.

VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID feature of this product requires 

a subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company.

When the phone’s memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the 

oldest call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that 

have not been reviewed.

NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name 

service availability.

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know 

how many calls have been received.
•  Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
•  Press the CID/VOL () button to scroll through the call records from the 

most recent to the oldest.

•  Press the CID/VOL () button to scroll through the call records from the 

oldest to the newest.

1. When the Caller ID record shows in the display, press and release the  

chan/delete button. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?

2. Press chan/delete button again to confirm. You will hear a confirmation 

tone, the display shows DELETED, then the next Caller ID record 

appears in the display.

1. Press the CID/VOL (or) button until a Caller ID record is displayed.
2. Press and hold chan/delete until unit beeps. The display shows DELETE 

3. Press chan/delete again to erase all records. You will hear a 

confirmation tone, and the display shows NO CALLS.

NOTE: Caller ID record should be in correct format for dialing as 

record cannot be changed once it is stored in memory location.

1. Press the CID/VOL (or) button until the desired Caller ID record is 

displayed.

2. Press the memory button.
3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory 

location.  You will hear a confirmation tone. Example, press the 

number 1 key to store the record in memory location 1.

1.  Repeat steps 1 through 3 in Transferring Caller ID Records to Memory. 

After entering the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the 

display.

2.  Press the memory button again, and the new Caller ID record replaces 

the old memory in that location. You will hear a confirmation tone.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID/VOL  (or) button to display the desired Caller ID record.
3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button to dial the number.

The format/answerer button lets you change the format of the displayed 

number.  The available formats are as follows.
7-digit  7-digit telephone number.
10-digit  3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit  long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone 

number.
1. Use the CID/VOL (or) button to scroll to the number you want to 

call back.

2. If the number does not dial as shown, press the format/answerer 

button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits shows in 

the display.

3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button.

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada  

technical specifications.
 The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of 

connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the 

above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some 

situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized 

Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs 

or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment 

malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to 

request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground 

connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic 

water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution 

may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections 

themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection 

authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the 

telephone company.

Model 26999GF 

00006816 (Rev. 0 CAN E) 

05-32
Printed in China

4. Insert the battery pack.

Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This 

memory feature is in addition to the 20 Caller ID records that can be 

stored in memory.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory 

location. Or use the CID/VOL (or) to scroll to desired location. If the 

memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name 

and number appear on the screen. 

NOTE: If the memory location is empty, “EMPTY” appears in the 

display.

4. Press the memory button again. The display shows ENTER NAME.

NOTE: If you don’t want to enter the name, skip step 5.

5. Use the handset number keypad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). 

More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For 

example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. 

Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the 

letter L, and wait for 1 second. Press the  5 key 3 times for the second 

letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last 

name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for 

the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for 

the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

NOTE: If you make a mistake press the chan/delete button to 

backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).

6.  Press the memory button again to save the name. The display shows 

ENTER TEL NUMBR.

7.  Use the handset number keypad to enter the telephone number (up 

to 24 digits, including pauses) and press the memory button again to 

save the number. The unit beeps to confirm.

8.  To enter another name and number in a different memory location, 

return to step 1 and repeat the process.

1.  Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2.  Press the redial button.
3.  Press the memory button to store the number. You will hear a 

confirmation tone.

1.  Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2.  Press the redial button.
3.  Press the memory button, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
4.  Press the memory button to replace the old memory with the new 

redial number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

1.  Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory. 

REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

2.  Press the memory button to store the number. You will hear a 

confirmation tone. 

1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/CALL BACK button.
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number 

dials automatically.

    

OR

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the memory button.
3. Press the memory location for the phone number you want to dial, or 

use the CID/VOL (or) button to scroll through the numbers stored 

in memory until the desired number is shown.

4. Press TALK/CALL BACK. The number dials automatically.

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, 

such as using a calling card for a frequently called long distance number. 

You simply dial each part of the number sequence from memory. The 

following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call 

through a long distance service:

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