RCA 29298 Telephone User Manual
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1. button S a N C J Base Layout alarm 2 ringer alarm 1 l off buzzer radio switch off buzzer radio S es ae switch switch oe AM FM brightness switch C switch radio volume channel 3 tuning Aa control knob Ta knob SNOOZE i fwrd gt gt sleep fast forward button button 7 lt rev fwrd gt radio on off SNOOZE power reverse forward button button indicator button Installing the Phone Connecting the Telephone Line Choose the best location to install your telephone Your telephone should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top re Plug one end of the straight 11 telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the base NO Plug the other end into a wall jack ON Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the handset Plug the other end into the HANDSET jack on the back of the base Place the handset on the base cradle Set the RINGER and DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS switches on the back of the base to the desired settings Set the VOL switch on the side of the handset to the desired setting Connecting the2. 2 Press the CID or button until the screen displays T P DIAL MODE Press the menu button to show the current dial mode The default is TONE To change the dialling mode press the CID or button The display will alternate between the two dialling modes WN Press the menu button to store the dialling mode and return to the T P DIAL MODE setting Exit Setup To immediately exit the setup mode select the EXIT SETUP and press the dial button REMINDER The time and date is programmed automatically when the first Caller ID record is successfully received after the unit is setup Caller ID CID IMPORTANT In order to use this unit s Caller ID features you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or 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 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 Current time Currentdate Repeat call New calls REPT NEW M CALL hal an BEREE HEE HHE isi amp EEE ERG EE HNE ll i Caller ID name Caller ID number Call Waiting Caller ID 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
3. on off button NOTE The Radio broadcast will automatically turn off when you picked up the handset Broadcast will resume when you replace the handset on cradle AM Antenna A built in antenna eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM reception Moving the unit slightly may improve reception of distant AM signals FM Antenna 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 Telephone Operation Adjusting the Ringer Volume You may control the ringer volume level with the switch located on the side of the base loud A low X off Handset Receiver Volume Use the VOLUME switch on the rear of the handset to adjust the handset receiver volume I high mm mid m low Flash Press the flash button to activate customer calling services such as call transfer which are services provided by your local phone company Redial To redial the last number called up to 32 digits use the redial feature 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press the redial button 3 The last number is automatically redialed Using One Touch Redial If the last call you dialed was busy you can redial it immediately by just pressing the redial button and without
4. Make sure your package includes the following items alee e a Handset 30E AC power eos 5 adaptor cord REPITE line andeet Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone you need an RJ11C type Wall plate modular telephone jack which might look like I the one pictured here installed in your home If Modular A you don t have a modular jack call your local ele g phone company to find out how to get one ne jac installed Important Installation Guidelines e Install telephone near both a telephone modular jack and an electrical power outlet e Avoid sources of noise such as a window by a busy street and electrical noise such motors microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting e Avoid heat sources such as heating air ducts heating appliances radiators and direct sunlight e Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature e Avoid dusty locations e Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers Handset Layout CID orv dial display delete mend Caller ID button piy VOLUME button butt ni button switch Tea L A v GE SUPPORT menu J 3 C SES EE F mem tone 4 memory button 4 button is store X redial button oS P button fash p m
5. 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 e When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver press the FLASH button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call Press the FLASH button again to return to the original call Receiving CID Records When you receive a call the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring The screen displays the Caller ID information while the phone rings giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call Storing CID Records In CID Memory If you are not at home or cannot answer your telephone s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 50 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable When the 51st call is received the oldest Caller ID record 1st call is automatically deleted You may review the stored information at any time Calls received since your last review show as NEW in the display Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were received from the same number more than once show as REPT in the display Reviewing CID Records As calls are received and stored the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received To scroll CID records 1 Press either the CID a or w button to view the newest call
6. and REGIONAL AC S 2 RAC 1 are entered A total of 6 sets of Regional Area Codes may be entered N Press the menu button to store the setting and return to the REGIONAL AREA CODE setting 8 Press the dial button to exit CID Language This setting allows you to display Caller ID display prompt messages in English French or Spanish 1 Press the menu button the screen displays SET OR v 2 Press the CID or button until the screen displays CID LANGUAGE Press the menu button to show the current language setting The default is English WN Press the CID or button to change the language ion Press the menu button to store the language and return to the CID LANGUAGE setting Select Contrast This allows you to adjust the contrast of the display 1 Press the menu button until the screen displays SET OR v 2 Press the CID or button until the screen displays SELECT CONTRAST Press the menu button to show the current contrast setting There are 5 levels of contrast with the default set to 3 WN To decrease the contrast press the CID button to increase the contrast press the CID w button Press the menu button to store the contrast setting and return to the SELECT CONTRAST setting Tone Pulse Dial Mode This adjustment allows you to select tone touch tone or pulse rotary dialling 1 Press the menu button until the screen displays SET OR v
7. example when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you enter codes to access your long distance company You may need to adjust the length of the pause It can be adjusted from 1 to 9 seconds The default setting is 4 seconds 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press the store button 3 Press the redial button 4 Press 1 9 1 1 second 2 2 seconds etc 5 Press the store button again 6 Hang up the handset Chain Dialing This process allows you to dial a succession of stored numbers trom separate memory locations This is useful when you must dial several sequences of numbers such as with frequent calls via a telephone company long distance provider For example Memory location Local access number of long distance company 6 Authorization code ID Long distance phone number 8 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press the mem button then press number 6 for the memory location 3 Press the mem button then press number 7 for the memory location 4 Press mem button then press number 8 for the memory location 5 The number dials automatically Using Flash This feature is used to activate customer calling services available through your local phone company such as Call Waiting These services generally require an extra monthly fee If you subscribe to any of these services please refer to the phone company s instructions on how to use flash To answer an incoming call while having a conv
8. hanging up the handset Setting Up the Caller ID Menu IMPORTANT Do not plug the telephone into the wall jack while setting up the Caller ID menu because an incoming call may invalidate the information not yet saved 1 Place the handset in the cradle on the base 2 Press the menu button the screen displays SET OR v 3 Press the CID or w button to scroll among the 7 menu screens e SET ORv e Local Area Code default e Regional AC s 1 default e CID LANGUAGE default English e SELECT CONTRAST default 3 e T P DIAL MODE default tone e EXIT SETUP NOTE You may press the dial button anytime to exit the Caller ID Set Up menu If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds the phone automatically exits the Caller ID Set Up menu and returns to the NO CALLS summary screen Local Area Code The telephone uses the programmed area code to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received It is also used for the Dialback feature 1 Press the menu button the screen displays SET OR v 2 Press the CID or w button until the screen displays LOCAL AREA CODE The default setting is ___ 3 To enter or change the area code press the menu button The screen displays the area code stored in memory The left most digit or a minus sign flashes indicating the unit is ready to accept the area code entry 4 Press the CID w button to select a number from 0 9
9. in ascending order Or press the CID a button to select numbers from 9 0 in descending order ion Press the menu button to advance to the next digit OV After the 3rd and last digit is entered press the menu button to store the area code and go to the next setting NOTE If you make a mistake you can simply repeat the previous steps until your area code is set Regional Area Codes for 10 Digit Dialling Like the Local Area Code the telephone uses the programmed area codes to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received Calls that match any of the programmed regional area codes are displayed as 10 digits This is helpful in areas that have multiple or overlapping area codes and require 10 digit dialling 1 Press the menu button the screen displays SET OR v 2 Press ne CiD or v button until the screen oe REGIONAL To enter or change the area code press the menu button The WN screen displays the area code stored in memory The left most digit or minus sign flashes indicating the unit is ready to accept the area code entry Press the CID a button to select a number from 9 0 for the first digit of the area code Og When the desired digit is flashing press the menu button to advance to the next digit OV Press the menu button again to enter the next three digit regional area code and repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the REGIONAL AC S 1 RAC 1
10. the display illuminates Turning Off the Alarms 1 To turn off the alarm press the off side of the radio on off button once Alarm is still active and will be delivered when alarm time is reached again Alarm ON indicator remains illuminated 2 Alarm is de activated by sliding the alarm 1 or alarm 2 switch to OFF Snooze Timer After the wake mode is activated you can silence for 6 minutes by pressing the SNOOZE button You may use the snooze feature repeatedly Using the Sleep Timer Use the sleep timer to play the radio up to 59 minutes and then have it shut off automatically 1 Press the sleep button once to activate the radio sleep timer 2 The timer can be adjusted from 59 minutes to 1 minute 3 To set sleep time press and hold the sleep button The time shown on the clock display will decrease Then release the sleep button when the desired length of time is shown on the clock display 4 Press the off button to de activate the sleep function Radio Operation 1 Press the on side of the radio on off button to turn the radio on 2 Slide the AM FM switch to select the desired broadcast band 3 Rotate the radio channel tuning knob to select a radio station frequency 4 Rotate the volume control knob to adjust the listening level 5 To turn the radio off press the off side of the radio on off button NOTE You can also turn on the radio after lifting up the handset by pressing the on side of the radio
11. Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps e DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping answerer and or other rough treatment Clean with a soft cloth e 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 Telephone Network Information 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 Warranty Thomson Multimedia Ltd warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original da
12. Electrical Power 1 Plug one end of the power supply cord into the back of the base Dn e N 2 Plug the other end into an electrical outlet CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the 5 2836 power adaptor listed in the user s guide This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position No Worry Battery Backup 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 Battery clip lt memory When the unit is running on battery Battery ene Type power the digital display does not light up NEDA however if wake time occurs during the power 1604A 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 NOTE The battery power indicator illuminates if the battery power level is low or if no battery is installed Please replace install the batteries as soon as possible in order to maintain Caller ID operation Install the backup battery as follows 1 Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the base 2 Connect a fresh 9 volt alkaline battery not included Int
13. Model 29298 Caller ID BedroomPhone with Dual Wake Alarms and AM FM Radio User s Guide Important Information NOTICE This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications 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 Visit the GE website at www GE com phones THOMSON amp b d images amp beyon p Thomson Multimedia Ltd 30 Eglinton Ave W Suite 304 Model 29298 Mississauga ON Canada L5R 3E7 00023808 Rev 0 CAN E 2008 Thomson Multimedia Ltd 08 17 Trademark s Registered Printed in China Marque s d pos els CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as
14. appropriate NOTES This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the teleohone company Interference Information 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 This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada 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 REN Number On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the Ringer Equivalence N
15. automatically dialled Memory Before you store a telephone number in memory make sure the dialing mode is correctly set for the type of service you have The default dialing mode is tone touch tone so if you have pulse rotary service you must first change the dialing mode See Tone Pulse Dial Mode Storing Frequently Called Numbers 1 Pick up the handset Press the store button Push the desired memory location button 0 9 Press the store button Mm FF WW Po Use the handset number keys to enter the telephone number up to 16 digits and press the store button 6 Hang up the handset NOTE If you make a mistake use the delete button to delete wrong digits Changing a Stored Number Repeat the storage sequence above The new number replaces the old number at the memory location Erasing a Stored Number 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press the store button 3 Select the memory location 0 9 to be erased 4 Press and hold the delete button for three seconds until the number in the display is erased 5 Hang up the handset Dialing Frequently Called Numbers 1 Pick up the handset and press the mem button 2 Press 0 9 for the memory location The number dials automatically OR 1 Pick up the handset and press the dial button 2 Press the CID or w buttons for the desired memory location 3 Press the dial button to dial the number OR 1 Press the dial button while the handset is stil
16. erlock 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 NOTE 9V Alkaline NEDA 1604A batteries are recommended NOTE If battery is not installed a All memory will be lost if the unit is unplugged for more than 60 seconds b The clock will stop running during a power outage period but will start running when power resumes The clock will blink to indicate that the time may not be correct IMPORTANT If storing this unit for more than 30 days remove the battery Base Operation Setting the Clock 1 Slide the set time alarm switch to clock The screen flashes the setting time 2 Press the lt rev fwrd gt or fwrd gt gt button to set the clock time 3 Slide the set time alarm switch to lock The screen displays the current time Display Backlight Use the brightness switch to select the desired setting high or low Alarm Operation The 29298 is equipped with two alarms The alarms can be set independently to either radio or buzzer Setting the Alarm Time 1 Slide the set time alarm switch to alarm 1 or alarm 2 The corresponding alarm time will be shown on the clock display 2 Press the lt rev fwrd gt or fwrd gt gt button to set the alarm time Set Alarm Tone 1 Slide the alarm 1 or alarm 2 switch to choose radio buzzer or off 2 The corresponding alarm ON indicator on
17. ersation e After you hear the Call Waiting tone press and release the flash button The first call is placed on hold in order to answer the second call To return to your first call and put the second call on hold e Press and release the flash button again The first call continues while the second call is put on hold Using Temporary Tone Dialing If you have pulse service you can temporarily change from pulse to tone service After dialing the teleohone 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 Caller ID Display Messages The following special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit NO CALLS The caller memory is empty UNKNOWN CALLER The incoming call does not have Caller ID service or their service area is not linked to yours if UNKNOWN CALLER appears along with a calling number the name information for that number is not available BLOCKED CALL The incoming caller is registered as Private Number and Caller ID information is withheld START END You are at the beginning or the end of the Caller ID memory log CALL WAITING If you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service this icon flashes when you receive a call while you are on the phone REPT If you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Ser
18. l in the cradle 2 Press the CID or w buttons for the desired memory location lift the handset and the number dials automatically Reviewing Numbers Stored in Memory 1 Press the store button 2 Press 0 9 for the memory location the screen displays the number Copy Caller ID Memory to User Memory 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press the CID or w buttons to display the number you want to copy 3 Press the store button 4 Press 0 9 for the memory location The screen flashes if the memory location is occupied ion Press the store button twice to replace the new information with the old or press the CID a or w buttons to select an empty location The number is automatically stored 6 Hang up the handset Copy Redial Memory to User Memory 1 Pick up the handset 2 Press the store button 3 Press 0 9 for the memory location The screen flashes if the memory location is occupied Press the CID a or w buttons to select a different location The screen flashes if the memory location is occupied 4 Press the store button again to confirm 5 Press the redial button and then press the store button again 6 Hang up the handset Storing a Pause in Memory The redial button has dual functionality It becomes a pause button if the store button is pressed first It is valid only when storing a number into memory Use the redial button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in an automatic dialling sequence For
19. record 2 Press the CID button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest WN Press the CID w button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest A When all of the messages have been viewed the screen displays START END Deleting CID Records e To delete the record showing in the display press the delete button once e To delete all records while reviewing press and hold the delete button until the screen displays ERASE ALL then press the delete button again to confirm Dialing Back When reviewing Caller ID records you may dialback the phone numbers shown on the display by pressing the dial button NOTE Depending on a how the incoming caller s phone number is formatted when it is received and b whether or not you previously pre programmed your local area code into the set up menu you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller s stored phone number before making the call press the dail button to adjust the number and try again If you programmed your local area code in the setup menu 1 Use the CID or w buttons to scroll to the number you want to dial e If you see a number with 7 digits i e 555 1234 then the call was received from within your area code However this does not guarantee the call is a local call e fyou see a number with 11 digits i e 1 234 555 1234 then the call received was not from your area code Pres
20. s the dial button and the screen displays PICKUP or ADJ A 10 second timer also starts in the upper right side of the display letting you Know the time remaining until the unit returns to the Summary Screen If you adjust the number to be dialled the timer automatically resets itself NO WN To adjust the phone number press the dial button For instance a 7 digit local number sometimes cannot be dialled 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 teleohone number i e 555 5555 10 digits 3 digit area code 7 digit teleohone number Le 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 pick up the handset before the timer reaches 0 The screen displays NOW Dialling and the number is dialled If you did not program your local area code in the setup menu 1 Use the CID or w buttons to display the number you want to dial You will only see 10 digit numbers i e 234 555 1234 2 See steps 2 through 4 in the above section to complete the dialback sequence NOTE If PICKUP PHONE shows on the display no other changes to the number can be made The information sent fro m the telephone company is known to be a valid number to dial back available only in limited areas Once you pickup the phone the number is
21. te of purchase it will be replaced free of charge including return transportation This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents misuse or leaking batteries Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period either 1 Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement OR 2 Call 1 800 522 0338 English or 1 800 522 0445 French for instructions concerning where to mail the product The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period PURCHASE DATE NAME OF STORE
22. umber 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 Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6 427 009 Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC This telephone system meets FCC Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility CAUTION DO NOT OPEN ck THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE J THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW J RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO WARNING TO HEAD WITHIN THE f NOT REMOVE COVER OR PREVENT FIRE OR TRIANGLE IS A ea AN USER Sing WARNING SIGN ERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERTING YOU OF REFER SERVICING TO HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE VOLTAGE INSIDE PERSONNEL THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT 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
23. vice this icon flashes when you receive a call while you are on the phone NEW Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed Troubleshooting Tips Telephone Solutions No Dial Tone e Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and not damaged e Check the hook switch It should fully extend from the base when the handset is lifted from the cradle Phone Does Not Ring e Make sure the ringer is turned on e There may be too may extension phones connected to your line Try disconnecting an extension phone e See solution for NO DIAL TONE Incoming and Outgoing Voice Volume Low e Are other phones off hook at same time If so this is normal condition as volume drops when additional phones are used at once Caller ID Solutions No Information is Shown After the Phone Rings e To receive CID data you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone company e Wait until the second ring before answering CID data is received after the 1st ring Error Message is Displayed e ERROR appears in the display if the unit detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring This message indicates either the presence of noise on the line or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company e Wait until the second ring before answering General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good follow these guidelines e
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