GE 29586Corded Desktop Speakerphone With Tilt Screen White
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1. ALLER ID WAITING ECEIVING AND STORING CALLS EVIEWING CALL RECORDS DIALING Back IF You PRoGRAMMeED Your LocaL AREA ees 24 9 ORING NUMBER IN Memory ORING REDIAL NUMBER RASING A STORED NUMBER OPYING CALLER ID MEMOR ALI AL BER STORED IN EWING STORED NUMBERS HAIN DIALING FROM Memory RING SYSTEM OPERATION L ANSWERING UTO DISCONNECT essessssesssecssecsssecssecsseeesseceses NG 5 m lt gt gt 5 2 Table of Contents ERASE MESSAGES sssssessssesssecsseesssecssecesecsseceses Leaving A Memory FuLL REMOTE ACCESS uoeessessssssssesssessscsssccssecesscssseceses Remote Access COMMANDS INDICATORS TROUBLESHOOTING GuIDE gt GENERAL PRODUCT CARE Causes oF Poor RECEPTION Warranty ASSISTANCE ii LIMITED WARRANTY sccsscessesscessessceeceaseenes CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW J RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO POINT WITHIN THE WARNING HEAD WITHIN THE NOTREMOVECOVER OR TRIANGLE IS A PREVENT FIRE OR TRIANGLE IS A BACK NO USER WARNING SIGN WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ALERTING YOU OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERTING YOU REFER SERVICI2. 29586 Digital Answerer with Call Waiting Caller ID and Speakerphone Telephone User s Guide Equipment Approval Information 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 Thi
3. However this does not guarantee the call is a local call If you see number with 11 digits i e 1 234 555 1234 then the call is not from within your area code NOTE A timer 10 seconds on hook and 3 seconds off hook located in the upper right side of the display will start letting you know how much time is left until the unit returns to the Summary Screen 24 3 If you are at on hook and PICKUP or ADJ displays you can adjust the phone number format by pressing the DIAL button If the phone is off hook and ADJUST shows in the display you can adjust the phone number format by pressing the DIAL button For example sometimes a 7 digit local number cannot be dialed because it requires a 10 digit or 11 digit format Press the DIAL button repeatedly to scroll through the 7 10 and 11 digit numbers 7 digits 7 digit telephone number i e 555 5555 10 digits 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number i e 425 555 5555 11 digits long distance code 1 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number i e 1 425 555 5555 4 To dial the displayed number the phone is on hook pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER button before the timer reaches 0 If the phone is off hook wait until the time reaches 0 The screen displays NOW DIALING and the number is dialed If You Did Not Program Your Local Area Code 1 Use the SKIP or REPEAT buttons to display the number you want to dial You will only see 10 digit numbers
4. MENU to confirm NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT Setting the Recording Quality This setting allows you to set the recording quality between standard STD and long play LONG Long play will give more recording time than standard 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays REC STD LONG 2 Use SKIP or REPEAT or select the desired setting 3 Press MENU to confirm setting and go to next setting 16 Setting the Security Code This feature allows you to change the factory default remote access code used for remote access to you answerer The default code is 123 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays REMOTE ACCESS 2 The left most digit or a _ sign flashes indicating the unit is ready to accept the security code entry 3 Use the keypad number to set the 3 digit security code in one step 4 After the 3rd and last digit is entered press the MENU button to store the security code and go to the next setting NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT NOTE If you make a mistake you can use SKIP or REPEAT to move between 1st to 3rd digit and input number from keypad again Setting the Display Contrast This setting allows you to adjust the display contrast for easier readability 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays CONTRAST 2 Use SKIP or REPEAT to select the desired settin
5. Screen The summary screen shows the current time current date and number of new calls to be reviewed It is displayed until any button is pressed Within 10 seconds of receiving a new call the summary screen is displayed Call Waiting Indicator Date Message Waiting Caller Status NEW or SS REPEAT CID Record number L tb lt CID phone number CID name 22 Caller ID with Call Waiting Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company if you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line Only the handset that is in use at the time of the call will display and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver press the FLASH EXIT button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call Press FLASH EXIT again to return to the original call Receiving and Storing Calls The 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 The unit can store up to 60 CID memories for later review When the Caller ID memory is full new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed REPT appears i
6. and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna e Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected 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 Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6 427 009 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 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 Table of Contents EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION INTERFERENCE INFORMATION HEARIN
7. i e 234 555 1234 2 See Steps 2 through 4 in the previous section to complete the dialback process 25 You may store up to 13 numbers in memory for quick dialing 3 in the Quick Dial buttons and and 10 in the keypad numbers 0 9 Each memory location can store number up to 32 digits Storing a Number in Memory 1 Press the STORE button The screen displays LOCATION 2 Press the desired memory location 0 9 NOTE You may select memory locations by pressing SKIP or REPEAT to scroll through the memory locations press the 0 9 A 3 Press the STORE button again to confirm the memory location NOTE If necessary to erase existing memories or if you make a mistake use the DELETE button 4 Use the number keys to enter the telephone number up to 32 digits and press the STORE button to save The unit will not dial a phone number in this mode The cursor automatically moves to the text line for name entry 5 Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated with the telephone number you just entered up to 12 characters More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter the name BILL SMITH press the 2 key twice for the letter Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L NOTE The flashing cursor automatically moves to the next position or you may press the SKIP or
8. line for name entry Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated with the telephone number you just entered More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter the name BILL SMITH press the 2 key twice for the letter Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L NOTE The flashing cursor automatically moves to the next position or you may press the SKIP or REPEAT button to move the cursor to the next position Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L Press the arrow key 4 two times to insert a space Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S Press the 8 key for the letter T Press the 4 key twice for the letter H 30 Chain Dialing from Memory Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers for instance if you use calling card for a frequently called long distance number Basically you dial each part of the sequence from memory The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service The Number For Memory Location Long distance access number 6 Authorization code ID 7 Long distance phone number 8 1 Pick up the handset or press SPEAKER 2 Press DIAL button then press number 6 for the memory location 3 Press DIAL button then press number 7 for the memory location 4 Press DIAL button then pre
9. mute button display Hook VOL buttons switch ringer volume switch skip button PLAY STOP button A button 1 2 IP delete button Awl Gus uoa button sore Nene button T oars ans on off tone Fois Ooper button je button XS store button menu button redial pause Microphone button flash exit button dial button POWER 9VD LINE Installing the Phone Desktop Installation CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the 5 2784 power adaptor listed in the user s guide This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated a vertical or floor mount position 1 Plug the coiled cord into the handset Plug the other end into the jack on the side of the base 2 Place the handset in the base 3 Plug the telephone line cord into the LINE jack on the back of the phone Plug the other end into a wall jack 4 Connect the small end of the power adaptor into the POWER 9V DC jack on the back of the answerer Plug the other end into a
10. 9 for an outside line or to wait for a computer access tone Each pause is represented as P on the display and counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence Changing a Stored Number Repeat the storage sequence under Storing A Name and Number in Memory and use the DELETE button to delete the old number before entering the new number Dialing Number Stored in Memory While On hook 1 Press the DIAL button 2 To select a memory press any number key 0 9 A The number in that memory location displays NOTE You may select a different memory location by pressing the SKIP or REPEAT button to scroll through the memories or press a number key 0 9 A B C 3 Press the SPEAKER button or pick up the handset to dial the displayed number Dialing a Number Stored in Memory 1 Lift the handset or press the SPEAKER button 2 Press the DIAL button then press a memory location button 29 Reviewing Stored Numbers Press DIAL The screen displays LOCATION Press a memory location key 0 9 A C to review the memory location s content To dial the displayed number press the SPEAKER button or lift the handset To exit stored number review press FLASH EXIT N e To change the displayed number press STORE Use the number keys to enter the telephone number up to 32 digits and press the STORE button to save The unit will not dial a phone number in this model The cursor automatically moves to the text
11. A 20 second waiting period follows allowing you to enter your security code 33 Remote Access You can access your answerer from any touch tone phone from another location by entering your 3 digit security code the default security code is 1 2 3 but you can change it Be aware that remote functions do not work with rotary or push button pulse dialing phones To access your answerer 1 Call your telephone number 2 After you hear the beep that follows the greeting enter your 3 digit security code The unit confirms your code with a beep To bypass the greeting you can enter your 3 digit security code any time while the greeting is playing The unit waits for a remote command for 20 seconds after the correct security code has been entered Menu selections can be made while the menu is playing NOTE The unit answers on the 10th ring when it is turned off or the memory is full To access the answerer enter the 3 digit security code after the beep If memory is full play messages and erase some of them to restore memory NOTE After the unit plays the remote menu it waits 20 seconds for a command then disconnects Remote Access Commands Play messages Repeat messages during message playback Skip to next message during message playback Erase message during message playback Stop playback during message playback Turn answerer On Off FF OW Review menu again 34 Message Indicators The followi
12. A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 41 Index A Answering System Operation 31 Answering System Setup 11 Auto Disconnect 32 B Base Layout 8 Before You Begin 6 Call Answering 31 Caller ID Features 22 Caller ID with Call Waiting 23 Causes of Poor Reception 38 Chain Dialing from Memory 31 Changing a Stored Number 29 C
13. G Alp COMPATIBILITY LICENSING FCC RF Raniation Exposure STATEMENT INTRODUCTION Berore You BEGIN Parts CHECKLIST TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION BASE LAVOUTs INSTALLING THE PHONE DESKTOP INSTALLATION WALL MOUNTING THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ANSWERER ANSWERING SETUP RECORD REVIEWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT TELEPHONE OPERATION USING THE SPEAKERPH SPEAKERPHONE LOCA SPEAKERPHONE USE RECEIVING A PHONE CALL PLACING A PHONE SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSET TEMPORARY TONE DIA a ENAA ERRE REDIAL MUTE TELEPHONE SeT Up SETTING THE RINGS TO 5 SETTING THE INCOMING MESSAGE OR MEMO 3 SETTING THE RECORDING QUALITY SETTING THE SECURITY NG THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT 1 16 16 17 gt OD SETTI SETTI SETTI SETTI SETTI SETTI MESSAGE R SPEA Cater ID Features Summary SCREEN R R Detetinc CID Recorps NG THE CONTRAST NG Your Locat AREA CODE NG THE DIALING Mope NG DAY NG THE TIME AND DATE NG THE LANGUAGE Vo INGER VOLU ERPHONE VOLUME
14. NG TO IMPORTANT HAZARD DO NOT DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS EXPOSE THIS VOLTAGE INSIDE PERSONNEL ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT Introduction CAUTION When using telephone equipment there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the following items Handset Coiled cord Mounting bracket Line cord Wall plate Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack which might look like the one pictured here installed your Telephone home If you don t have a modular jack call your local phone ine jack company to find out how to get one installed 6 Important Installation Information Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never touch non insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface e Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Base Layout Quick OU ee repeat speaker tt memory buttons button button
15. REPEAT buttons to move the cursor to the next position Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L Press the SKIP button to insert a space and press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S Press the 6 key once for the letter M Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter Press the 8 key for the letter T Press the 4 key twice for the letter H 26 7 enter another name and number in a different memory location return to Step 1 and repeat the process Storing a Redial Number to Memory 1 Press the REDIAL button and the screen displays the number 2 Press the STORE button The screen displays LOCATION 3 Press the desired memory location 0 9 4 Press the STORE button again to confirm the memory location 5 Press the STORE button again to save and you may now enter the contact name 6 Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated with the telephone number you just entered More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter the name BILL SMITH press the 2 key twice for the letter B Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L NOTE The flashing cursor automatically moves to the next position or you may press the REPEAT or SKIP buttons to move the cursor to the next position 7 Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L Press the SKIP to insert a space And pr
16. akerphone is in use 12 Receiving a Phone Call 1 When the phone rings the speakerphone indicator blinks and the caller s information if any will be shown on the display panel Lift the handset or press the SPEAKER button to connect your phone call 2 You can adjust the volume of the caller s voice by pressing the VOL or buttons Placing a Phone Call 1 Lift the handset or press the SPEAKER button and wait for a dial tone 2 Dial the telephone number you wish to call 3 User can also dial the number on the keypad first then press the SPEAKER button to dial out In case of a mistake in entering the number press DELETE to erase the last digit 4 You can adjust the volume of the caller s voice by pressing the VOL or buttons Switching between Speaker and Handset You can switch between speakerphone and handset while the phone is dialing a number or anytime during a conversation Speaker to Handset Pick up the handset Handset to Speaker Press SPEAKER then hang up handset Temporary Tone Dialing If you have pulse service you can temporarily change from pulse to tone service After dialing the telephone number press and release the TONE button on the telephone This allows access to phone services that require a tone such as banking and long distance services After you hang up the handset the telephone automatically returns to pulse service 13 Flash Press the FLASH button in
17. ates either the presence of noise on the line or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company 37 General Product Care To keep your product working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping product and or other rough treatment Clean with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship it at a later date Causes of Poor Reception Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals You re too close to appliances such as microwaves stoves computers etc Atmospheric conditions such as strong storms Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices Baby monitor is using the same frequency Handset battery is low You re out of range of the base 38 Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment for warranty information please contact customer service at 1 800 448 0329 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolv
18. ay Contrast Selects the display contrast Local AreaCode Sets your local area code for Dial Back TONE PULSE Dialing Sets the phone for tone or pulse dialing Set Day Sets the day Time Date Sets the time and date Language Selects English French or Spanish Setting the Rings to Answer This setting allows you to set the number of rings before the unit answers a call You can choose from 2 8 or Toll Saver see Toll Saver 1 Press and release the MENU button The screen displays RING TO ANSWER The unit announces Setup Menu Use SKIP to change setting Press MENU to save setting 2 Use SKIP or REPEAT for the desired setting 2 8 Toll Saver 3 When finished press MENU to confirm NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT 15 Toll Saver Toll Saver can save you the cost of a call when you access your messages from another phone If you have new messages the unit answers after the 3rd ring If you have no new messages the unit answers after the 5th ring You can hang up after the 3rd ring and save the pay telephone or long distance charge Setting the Incoming Message or Memo Length This setting allows you to set the maximum length of time allowed for a single ncoming message or memo You can choose from 1 minute to 4 minutes 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays MESSAGE LENGTH 2 Use SKIP or REPEAT for the desired setting 3 When finished press
19. ections Incoming messages are incomplete Was an extension phone picked up The caller left a message that is longer than the message length you set during setup Memory is full Won t respond to remote commands e Must use a touch tone phone Must enter the correct security code Did unit hang up If you take no action for a period of time it automatically hangs up Answerer doesn t work Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and plug it back in to reset the answerer After the unit is plugged in the screen displays FLASH ERROR Unplug the unit and plug it back in If the message appears again the unit needs service 36 hear messages Adjust the volume control Greeting continues to play even after an extension phone is picked up This is normal operation Auto disconnect is delayed for 1 second after the unit answers a call If you are near the unit press PLAY STOP to stop the greeting No information is shown after the phone rings Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and not damaged Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephone company Error message is displayed ERROR appears the display if the unit detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring This message indic
20. ed Any unauthorized repairs changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1 800 448 0329 Or refer inquiries to Thomson Inc Manager Consumer Relations Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase Date Name of Store 39 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do Provide you with a new unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period How you get service Properly pack your unit Include any cables etc which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Proof of purchase the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain
21. ess the 7 key 4 times for the letter S Press the 6 key once for the letter Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter Press the 8 key for the letter T Press the 4 key twice for the letter H 8 Press the STORE button to confirm 27 Erasing a Stored Number 1 Press the STORE button 2 Press the memory location 0 9 B C to be erased 3 Press the DELETE button Copying Caller ID Memories to User Memory 1 Press the SKIP or REPEAT buttons to view the caller number and name you want to copy 2 Press the DIAL button to change the format 11 or 10 or 7 digits number format as desired 3 Press the STORE button 4 Press the memory location 0 9 A The number flashes if there is number already stored in the memory location 5 Press the STORE button to enter the edit mode and then press the STORE button again to edit the name NOTE You may select a different memory location by pressing the SKIP or REPEAT button to scroll through the memories or press a number key 0 9 A B C 6 Press the STORE button to confirm and save NOTE If the name you want to enter is longer than 12 characters only the first 12 characters will be copied into memory 28 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Press the REDIAL PAUSE button to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone for example after you dial
22. g 1 5 3 When finished press MENU to confirm and go to the next setting NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT 17 Setting Your Local Area Code 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays LOCAL AREA CODE 2 The left most digit or a _ sign flashes indicating the unit is ready to accept the area code entry 3 Press the keypad number to set the 3 digit local area code in one step 4 After the 3rd and last digit are entered press the MENU button to store the area code and go to the next setting NOTE If you make a mistake you can use SKIP or REPEAT to move between 1st to 3rd digit and input the number from the keypad again NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT Setting the Dialing Mode This adjustment allows you to select tone touch tone or pulse rotary mode dialing The phone is automatically set for touch tone use 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays TONE PULSE y indicates which set up the unit is currently in 2 Use SKIP or REPEAT for the desired setting 3 When finished press MENU to confirm NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT Setting Day of Week This setting allows you to set day of week 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays SET DAY 2 Use SKIP and REPEAT for the desired setting 3 Press MENU to confirm and go
23. greeting and settings Slip the mounting holes of the base bottom of unit over the wall plate posts and slide the base down until the phone is firmly in place Important Instructions for Moving the Answerer To move the answerer to a different location in the house follow these instructions 1 Disconnect the phone line 2 Go to the electrical outlet and unplug the power adaptor 3 Move the unit and phone line to the desired location Plug in the power adaptor into an electrical outlet 5 The display shows that the messages have not been erased 6 Connect the phone line 7 Reset the time date settings or wait for the next call to set them automatically Answering System Setup Recording the Outgoing Announcement Before using your new answerer you should record a greeting the announcement callers hear when your answering system answers a call If you don t record a greeting callers hear a default greeting which says We are not available to take your call Please leave a message Thank you for calling When recording the greeting you should be about 6 inches from the unit Eliminate as much background noise as possible 1 Prepare your greeting Sample Greeting Hi this is use your name here can t answer the phone right now so please leave your name number and a brief message after the tone and I ll get back to you Thanks for calling 2 Hold down the ANNOUNCE button The unit annou
24. n AC power outlet The unit announces Press menu key to set up the unit The unit is ready for setup or to answer calls with the default greeting and settings NOTE The phone automatically defaults to touch tone dialing To change to pulse rotary dialing see Setting the Dialing Mode If you don t know which type of service you have check with the phone company NOTE The unit is properly installed if you pick up the handset and hear the dial tone Otherwise recheck all the installation steps Wall Mounting the Phone 1 10 Plug the coiled cord into the handset Plug the other end Place the handset in the base Gently press the bracket into the two sets of bottom Plug the line cord into the jack on the back of the base Connect the small end of the power adaptor Carefully turn the handset hook 180 with a coin or screwdriver until it points upward You need to do this so that the handset doesn t fall out of the base into the jack on the side of the base grooves until it snaps into place Wrap the extra line cord if any around the hooks provided on the wall mount Connect the other end of the line cord into the lt s wall phone jack into the POWER 9V DC jack on the back of the answerer Plug the other end into an AC power outlet The unit announces Press menu key to set up the unit The unit is ready for setup or to answer calls with the default
25. n the display for calls received more than once which have not been reviewed Reviewing Call Records Use either the SKIP or REPEAT button to review your Caller ID records Press REPEAT to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest Press SKIP to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest When all of the messages have been viewed the screen displays START END If there are new calls they will be displayed first if there are only old calls all the calls will be reviewed 23 Deleting CID Records delete the record shown in the display press the DELETE button once delete all records while reviewing press and hold the DELETE button for about three seconds The screen displays DELETE ALL Press DELETE again to complete Dialing Back When reviewing Caller ID records you can dial back the numbers on the display by pressing the dial button NOTE If PICKUP PHONE shows in the display no other changes to the number can be made The information sent from the telephone company is known to be a valid number for dialing back used only in very limited areas Once you pickup the phone the number is automatically dialed If You Programmed Your Local Area Code 1 Use the SKIP or REPEAT buttons to display the number you want to dial 2 Press the DIAL button If you see a number with seven digits i e 555 1234 then the call is from within your area code
26. nces Record announcement after the tone and the screen displays TO RECORD After the tone you can record a 1 minute greeting on the unit 3 Release ANNOUNCE when you finish To review the greeting press and release ANNOUNCE The unit plays back your greeting automatically 11 To return to the answerer s default greeting after you ve recorded one press ANNOUNCE and release it when you hear the tone or press and hold DELETE when the greeting is playing Reviewing the Announcement Press and release the ANNOUNCE button to review your outgoing announcement Telephone Operation Using the Speakerphone Speakerphone Location For best speakerphone performance avoid the following e Areas with high background noise The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode when you finish talking Surfaces affected by vibration Recessed areas such as in a corner under a cupboard or next to a cabinet which can generate an echo effect Speakerphone Use Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone The speakerphone works similar to a two way radio in that you can only listen or talk at one time Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person to whom you are talking You can adjust the speaker volume by pressing the VOL or buttons The speakerphone indicator comes on when the spe
27. ng special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit 00 CALLS The call record log is empty UNKNOWN NUMBER The incoming call does not have Caller ID service or their service area is not linked to yours If UNKNOWN NAME appears along with a calling number the name information for that number was not available BLOCKED NUMBER The caller is registered as Private Number and the Caller ID information is withheld INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information has been interrupted during transmission START END Indicates you are at the beginning or the end of the call record log MESSAGE The message has been recorded as memo Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone Check the hook switch to make sure it pops up Won t dial out Make sure the tone pulse setting is programmed correctly Phone doesn t ring Check the ringer volume Could have too many phones on one line See FCC registration information regarding REN Low handset or speaker volume Check the volume settings 35 Can t be heard by other party Make sure the phone cord is securely plugged in Make sure the MUTE function is OFF Memory dialing Make sure you entered the numbers correctly See Memory Answerer Solutions Doesn t answer or answers on 10th ring Make sure the answerer is turned on e Memory is full erase some messages Check the AC power and phone line conn
28. opying Caller ID Memories to User Memory 28 D Deleting CID Records 24 Desktop Installation 9 Dialing a Number Stored in Memory 29 Dialing a Number Stored in Memory While On hook 29 Dialing Back 24 E Equipment Approval Information 2 Erase Messages 33 Erasing a Stored Number 28 42 F FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 3 Flash 14 G General Product Care 38 H Hearing Aid Compatibility 3 f You Did Not Program Your Local Area Code 25 f You Programmed Your Local Area Code 24 mportant Installation Information 7 mportant Instructions for Moving the Answerer 11 nserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 29 nstalling the Phone 9 nterference Information 3 ntroduction 6 L Leaving a Memo 33 Licensing 3 Limited Warranty 40 M Memory 26 Memory Full 33 Message Indicators 35 Message Volume 20 Mute 14 Index Parts Checklist 6 Placing a Phone Call 13 Playing Messages 32 R Receiving a Phone Call Receiving and Storing Calls Redial 14 Remote Access 34 Remote Access Commands Reviewing Call Records Reviewing Stored Numbers Reviewing the Announcement Ringer Volume 20 Setting Day of Week 18 Setting the Dialing Mode Setting the Display Contrast Setting the Incoming Message or Memo Length Setting the Language Setting the Recording Quality Setting the Rings to Answer Setting the Security Code Setting the Time and Date Setting Your Local Area Code Speakerphone Location Speakerphone Use 12 Speake
29. rphone Volume Storing a Number in Memory 13 23 Recording the Outgoing Announcement 34 23 30 12 18 17 20 16 15 19 18 12 21 26 Storing a Redial Number to Memory 27 Summary Screen 22 Switching between Speaker and Handset 13 Telephone Jack Requirements 6 Telephone Operation 12 Telephone SetUp 15 Temporary Tone Dialing 13 Troubleshooting Guide 35 U Using the Speakerphone 12 Ww Wall Mounting the Phone 10 Warranty Assistance 39 43 Visit our website at www GE com phones THOMSON images amp beyond Thomson Inc 101 West 103rd Street Model 29586 Indianapolis IN 46290 1102 00024178 Rev 1 Dom 2008Thomson Inc 08 24 Trademark s Registered Printed in China 5 Registrada s
30. s 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 otice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone rom your line f 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 US Number is located on the cabinet bottom REN number is located on the cabinet bottom 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
31. ss number 8 for the memory location 5 The number dials automatically Answering System Operation Call Answering When a call comes in the unit will ring the number of times set play the greeting and record the incoming call You can Answer the call before the unit answers Pick up the phone during the greeting e Listen to the incoming message Call screening Pick up the phone during the incoming message if desired Disconnect the caller by pressing the PLAY STOP button 31 Auto Disconnect Auto disconnect is a feature that tells the unit to stop playing the greeting or recording when a extension phone is picked up Sometimes you may pick up and the machine keeps playing the greeting This is normal If you want to pick up the phone during the greeting play wait about two seconds after the system answers before picking up a phone If the greeting continues to play after picking up an extension phone press the PLAY STOP button Playing Messages Use the PLAY STOP button to play messages The unit first plays new messages in the order received If there are no messages the unit announces You have no messages If there are no new messages the old messages are played back When playing messages the message number and the date time stamp will be shown on the display To play messages press and release PLAY STOP To stop playback press and release PLAY STOP again To res
32. stead of using the hook switch to activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call transfer which are provided by your local phone company Redial Redial the last number you called by pressing the REDIAL button after you get a dial tone NOTE The REDIAL feature holds in memory the last phone number you dialed as many as 32 digits If you pressed any numbers after dialing the phone number for example when accessing a voice menu system those numbers also are redialed IMPORTANT In the event of a power outage your phone will still be able to make and receive calls however the speakerphone and answerer will not be operational Mute 1 Press the MUTE button to mute a call the MUTE indicator will light up You will still be able to hear the calling party but they will not be able to hear you speaking 2 Press the MUTE button again to unmute the call 14 Telephone Set Up You can customize the following settings to suit your needs Rings to Answer Selects the number of rings before the unit answers Rings to Answer 4 M th 2 minut Message Length Sets the length of time allowed for incoming messages Security Code 123 2 2 Display Contrast 3 Recording Quality Sets the recording quality between ey penne wee standard STD and long play LONG Dialing Tone D Sund Remote Access Set your 3 digit code used for remote 1 access to the unit Language English Displ
33. t setting press SKIP To exit setup press EXIT Setting the Language This setting allows you to listen to voice prompts and view Caller ID prompt messages in English French and Spanish 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays gt ENG FRA ESP gt indicates which set up the unit is currently in 2 Use SKIP or REPEAT for the desired setting 3 When finished press MENU to confirm NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT Message Volume Use the VOL or buttons to adjust the volume when playing back messages and while reviewing or changing the setting Ringer Volume Use the switch at the side of the unit to adjust the loudness of the ringer 20 Handset Volume Use the VOL or buttons to adjust the handset listening volume while it is in use Speakerphone Volume Use the VOL or buttons to adjust the speakerphone listening volume while it is in use 21 Caller ID Features IMPORTANT In order to use this unit s Caller ID features you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service Call Waiting Caller ID Service To know who is calling while you are on the phone you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service This unit receives and displays CID information transmitted by your local telephone company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone number and date and time Summary
34. tart the message that is playing press the REPEAT button once replay the previous message press the REPEAT button twice To play the SKIP message press and release SKIP While playing message user can press MESSAGE SPEED button to listen to message playback at a lower speed Each press of the MESSAGE SPEED button change message playback speed The screen displays current message speed 32 Erase Messages Single Messages You can erase a message itself leaving the Caller ID information While the message is playing press and release DELETE The unit erases the current message and announces Message erased All Messages You can also erase all the old messages only leaving the new messages and Caller ID information While the unit is in ready to answer mode press and hold DELETE until the unit announces Messages erased New messages can not be erased in this way To erase new messages play them then press DELETE during play back Leaving a Memo Use the MEMO button to record a specific message for others who have access to the unit 1 Press and hold the MEMO button The unit announces Record your memo after the tone 2 Record your message after the beep 3 Release MEMO when you re finished talking The unit treats the memo as message as the display shows Memory Full When the unit s memory is full it answers after 10 rings and announces Memory is full
35. 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 Interference Information 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
36. to the next setting 18 Setting the Time and Date NOTE If you have subscribed to the Caller ID display feature from your telephone company the telephone company sends the time and date with the Caller ID information The unit automatically sets the time and date when the first call is received Hour 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays SET TIME DATE 2 The hour digits flashing indicates that the unit is ready to accept entry Use the keypad numbers to enter a two digit number to set the hour 3 When finished the cursor moves to the Minute field Now you re ready to enter the minutes Minutes 1 Use the keypad numbers to enter a two digit number to set the minutes 2 When finished the cursor moves to the AM or PM field Now you re ready to enter the time of day AM or PM AM PM 1 Press on the keypad for AM and press for PM to set the time of day 2 When finished the cursor moves to the Month field Now you re ready to enter the month Month 1 Use the keypad to enter two digit numbers to set the month 2 When finished the cursor moves to the Date field Now you re ready to enter the day 19 Date 1 Use the keypad to enter two digit numbers to set the date 2 When finished press MENU to confirm TIP For example to enter 8 09 a m 7 4 1 Press 08 2 Press 09 3 Press for a m 4 Press 07 5 Press 04 6 Press MENU NOTE To skip to nex
37. warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Inc 11721 B Alameda Ave Socorro Texas 79927 Insure your shipment for loss or damage Thomson Inc accepts no liability in case of damage or loss A new unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and setup service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage 40 Product Registration e Please visit www ge com phones to register your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary Registration is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE
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