GE 16 User Manual

When the phone is 

ON, press the CID/vol (5 or 6) on the 

handset to adjust the volume of the handset’s earpiece. 

There are four settings. Press the CID/vol 5 to increase 

the volume and CID/vol 6 arrow to decrease the volume. 

You will see the volume setting on the handset display. 

VOL  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 delete/channel 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.