GE 8041 User Manual

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Area Code
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-digits. 
From the PHONE SETTING menu;
1.  Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to 
SET AREA CODE.
. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.
3.  Use the number keys to enter your 3 digit area code. “ - - - “ 
is the default setting. 
4.  Press the SELECT button to save your selection. You will 
hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: To restore the default setting to “---”, press and release the 
FLASH/DELETE button when SET AREA CODE shows on the display.
Registration
Your handset is pre-registered and ready to use. It is not recommended that handset 
be registered again unless absolutely necessary. 
From the PHONE SETTING menu;
1.  Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to 
REGISTRATION.
. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.
3.  Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to 
NO or YES. The default 
is NO
4.  If you select 
YES, press the SELECT button to confirm.  
HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP shows on the display.
5.  Press and hold the PAGE button on base unit until you 
hear a long tone at the handset. 
HANDSET X REGISTERED 
shows in the handset display, where 
X is the handset 
number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: After you have registered one handset, wait 10 seconds 
before registering another handset to ensure successful registration.
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SET AREA CODE
SET AREA CODE
REGISTRATION
YES
NO
REGISTRATION