GE 27831 Manuel D’Utilisation

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. 

2.  Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the 

base and the other end into a modular jack.

3.  Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the 

jack on the bottom of the base.

4.  Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the cradle on 

the base.

5.  The in use/charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. The unit will 

take 20 seconds to register and verify its security code. 

UNAVAILABLE when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. You 

6.  Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge 

the phone, battery performance is compromised.

1.  Plug the extra charging cradle into the electrical outlet.
2.  Place the handset on the charging cradle.
3.  The charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging.
4.  Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. 

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.)

There are six programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer ON/OFF, 

Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse 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 the screen displays 

2.  Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) 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 the screen displays 

AREA CODE - - -. The 

default setting is “- - -”.

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

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

feature.

1. Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays 

RINGER 1ON 2OFF. 

2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad (1-2) to enter 

your selection from 

1ON or 2OFF. The default setting is “1ON”.

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

feature. 

4.  Insert the battery pack.
5.  Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

1.  Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and 

place  your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or 

you may mount it on the wall.

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

For 

Model 27831xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack 

and cover than shown above. 

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.

•  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.

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
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.
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.

1.  Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays

 RINGER TONE. 

2.  Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) 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/program button to confirm and to advance to the next menu 

feature.

1.  Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays 

2.  Use the CID/VOL  (left or right arrow) 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.

This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original features.
1.  Press the FLASH/program button until the screen displays 

DEFAULT. 

2.  Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) 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 cradle.

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 cradle.

During an external call, you may transfer the call to another handset.
1.  Press the FORMAT button on originating handset. The screen displays 

TRANSFERRING. Both handsets will be paged.

2.  Press the FORMAT or TALK/call back button on the receiving handset to answer the 

call.

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.

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.

When the phone is 

ON, press the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) 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.

This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. 

This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone 

number, date, and time. 

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. 

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone 

network, the telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
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. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your 

telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to 

allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone 

from your line.

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the 

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. 
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.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid 

Compatibility.

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.”

Model 27831D 

00008251 (Rev. 4 CAN E) 

08-03 

Printed in China

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if 

you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep 

indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line.  The Call Waiting Caller ID 

information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system.
•  When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the FLASH/

program button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press 

FLASH/program again to return to the original call.

When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and 

second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings, 

giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer 

the call.

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