GE 27944 User Manual

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.

The RINGER switch is used to turn ON/OFF the telephone ringer when there is an incoming call. 

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.

NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the battery is dead, 

the Paging feature will not work.

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID to work 

on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. To receive Caller ID information for a 

Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Caller ID Call Waiting service. The unit 

can store up to 40 calls for later review.