GE 8041 User Manual

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Unit locks up and there is no communication between the base and cordless handset

• Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the back of the base. 

Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor 
back into the base and wall outlet. Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours.

Handset displays "SEARCHING" or "OUT OF RANGE" and cannot link up with the base 

when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed.

• Handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• Make sure the power adaptor is properly installed.
• Disconnect the handset battery and plug it in again. Place the handset on the 

cradle for at least  to 3 minutes.

• Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in again. Then place the handset on 

the cradle for at least  to 3 minutes.

Handset displays "HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION" 

• Follow the programming in the telephone procedures to re-register the handset 

to the base.

• Press the SELECT button to begin handset registration. Follow instructions on 

Handset screen.

No Display

• Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. 

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the base and reconnect it. 

Caller ID Error Message

• The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID 

information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates 
the presence of noise on the line. 

No Caller ID

• In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the standard 

name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone company.