GE 27980 Mode D'Emploi

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

snaps into place.

6.  Place the handset in the charging cradle.

Choose the best location to install your telephone. Your telephone 

should be placed on a level surface, such as a desk or table top.
1.  Plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the PHONE 

LINE jack on the base.

2.  Plug the other end into a wall jack.
3.  Set the RINGER switch on the handset to 

ON and place the handset 

in the cradle on the base.

1. Plug one end of the power adaptor cord into the back of the base.
2. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

This telephone is equipped with a memory holding system powered by 

a customer-installed 9-volt alkaline battery (not included).
When electrical power is interrupted, or the electrical line is 

unplugged, the battery operates the clock to retain the time of day 

and alarm settings in memory. When the unit is running on battery 

power, the digital display does not light up; however, if wake time 

occurs during the power interruption, the alarm buzzer sounds 

(regardless of the type of alarm tone selected) if remaining battery 

power is adequate. Normal operation resumes after electrical power 

is restored.
To install the backup battery:
1.  Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of 

the base.

2.  Connect a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery (not 

included).  Interlock the large and small 

contacts on the battery clip and the battery. 

Once connected, place the battery inside the 

battery  compartment.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

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.

4.  Insert the battery pack.

1.  Press and release the set button until 

SET REAL TIME shows in the 

display.

2.  Press and release the tune + or - buttons to set the time in 1 minute 

increments or press and hold to scroll quickly.

3.  Press the set button to save. 

CLK:  AUTO 4MANU  shows in the 

display.

If you have manually set the clock, the automatic clock update feature 

is disabled. To reset the unit so that the clock will be updated at the 

next incoming call;
1.  Use the tune + or - buttons to select 4

AUTO  or 4MANU.

2.  Press the set button to save and the unit returns to the main menu.

Use the display button to adjust the display brightness to desired 

setting; low, medium, or high.

1.  Press and release the audio on/off button to turn the radio on. 
2. Press the am/fm button to the select the desired 

broadcast band.

3.  Press the tune + or - button to select a radio station / frequency.
4.  Press the volume control to adjust the listening level.
5.  To turn the radio off, press and release audio on/off.

1.  Repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
2.  Press and hold a preset channel button (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) until you hear 

a beep. The station’s frequency shows in the display and is stored on 

that channel. The default channel is FM 100.9MHZ / AM 520.

3.  If desired, repeat step 1 and 2 until all preset channels are 

programmed. 

The built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM 

mode. It helps keep the radio locked onto the FM stations/frequencies.
FM stereo is a built-in function.

If you want to listen to an AM frequency radio channel, you may need 

to connect the AM loop antenna to the jack on the back of the unit.

The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power cord picks up 

moderate to strong signals and eliminates the need for an external 

antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is 

stretched to its longest length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together. 

Changing position of the power cord may improve reception.

If the headphone jack is inserted into the headphone output jack on 

the base unit, the speaker output will be automatically switched to the 

headphone terminal.

When the audio on/off button is turned on and an auxiliary audio-in 

jack is inserted from an external audio source, the unit  automatically 

switches from broadcast to the external source and 

AUXILIARY AUDIO 

shows on the display.
When the auxiliary audio-in jack is removed from the unit, the unit will  

automatically switch off and return to stand-by mode. 

There are five programmable menus available: Language, Local 

Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you 

program these settings, make sure the phone is 

OFF (not in talk mode). 

Pressing the EXIT/TONE* button will remove you from the menu 

selection process without changing the feature you are in.

1.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until 

3ESP shows in the display.

2.  Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad to 

select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is 

3.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/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, 

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

© 2006 Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) ®  Registrada(s)

Model 27980
00006068 (Rev. 0 DOM E)
06-08
Printed in China

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched 

Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and 

Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment 

published by ACTA.
1  Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, 

the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You 

must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to 

your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone 

number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices 

connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of 

devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should 

contact your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and 

telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and 

requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular 

plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible 

modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notes  

•This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone 

company.

• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able 

to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check 

with your local telephone company.

• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent 

disconnection of your telephone from your line.

• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the 

telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your 

alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm 

equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

2  Rights of the Telephone Company 
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone 

network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that 

temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not 

practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company 

may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary 

discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such 

temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; 

and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant 

to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, 

equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the 

operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If 

these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone 

equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to 

allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that 

may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 

installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 

interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or 

television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the 

telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit 

different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

            DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO

PREVENT FIRE OR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT  TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING

FLASH AND ARROW

HEAD WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

“DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE” INSIDE

THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION

POINT WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU  OF

IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING

THE PRODUCT.

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If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer 

or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the 

Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To 

Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available 

from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify 

stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to  operate the 

equipment.

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an 

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated 

with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your 

body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with 

any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

•  Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent 

lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct 

sunlight.

•   Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
•   Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
•  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 non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless 

the telephone line has been disconnected at the network 

interface.

•  Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Make sure your package includes the following items:

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/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until 

AREA CODE - - - 

shows in the display. 

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

default setting is   - - -.

3.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to confirm and to 

advance to the next menu feature.

1.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until 

RINGER TONE 

shows in the display. 

2.  Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad (1-3) 

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

setting is RINGER TONE 1.

3.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to confirm and to 

advance to the next menu feature.

1.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until 

1 TONE 2 PULSE 

shows in the display.

2.  Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad to 

enter your selection. The default setting is 1 TONE.

3.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to confirm and to 

advance to the next menu feature.

This feature allows you to restore the handset’s original features.
1.  Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until 

DEFAULT shows 

in the display. 

2.  Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button to scroll to 

YES. The default 

setting is NO.

3.  Press FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM to confirm. You will hear a 

confirmation tone.

This Bedroom Phone is equipped with two alarms.  The alarms can be 

set independently to either radio or buzzer.
1. Press and hold alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.  A tone 

will sound and the current alarm status is displayed.

2.  Press the button again to select the desired type of alarm (radio, 

buzzer or alarm off). The corresponding icon shows in the display. A 

music note indicates that the alarm is set to radio, a bell indicates 

that the alarm is set to buzzer. 

3.  Press the set button to confirm, 

SET ALARM TIME shows in display. 

Refer to step 3 of the Set Alarm Time section for further instructions.  

   

- OR -

  If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

1.  Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2.  Press the set button.
3.  Use the tune + or - button to set the wake time. Press and hold to 

quickly increase or decrease the increments.

4.  Press the set button to confirm, 

ALARM LENGTH shows in display. 

Refer to step 3 of the Set Alarm Time section for further instructions.  

   

- OR -

  If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

1.  Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2.  Press the set button 

twice. 

3.  Press the tune + or - button to set the length time. Alarm length can 

be set from 15 minutes to 2 hours.

2.  Press set to confirm. The display shows 

ALARM 1 (or 2), or if in Radio 

Alarm mode the most recently tuned channel. Refer to step 3 of the 

Set Radio Alarm Preset Channel section for further instructions.  

   

- OR -

  If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

1.  Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2.  Press the set button 

three times. 

3.  Press the tune + or - button to scroll through the preset  

(1-5) channels to select a channel for the alarm. The frequency 

shows on the display. If no radio preset button is pressed, the 

channel for the alarm will be the most recent tuned channel.

4.  Press the set button to confirm. 

ALARM 1 (or 2) VOL = XX shows on 

the display, 

XX is the most recent selected volume level. Refer to 

step 3 of the Set Alarm Volume section for further instructions.  

   

- OR -

  If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

1.  Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2.  Press the set button 

four times. 

3.  Press volume up or down button to select desired volume level.
4.  Press the set button to confirm and unit will return to idle model.

After the wake mode is activated, to turn off the alarm, press the off,  

alarm 1, or alarm 2 buttons. The alarm setting is retained and comes 

on the next day.

1.  Press and release the set button.
2.  Press and release the snooze button. 

SNOOZE TIMER shows in 

the display.

3.  Press and release the tune + or - button to set the snooze time in 1 

minute increments or press and hold to scroll quickly. (The default  

is 9 minutes.)

4.  Press the set button to confirm.

After the wake mode is activated, you can silence it by pressing the 

snooze button. You may use the snooze feature repeatedly.