GE 29318 User Manual

231INTRODUCTIONYour speakerphone is designed to give you flexibility inuse and high quality performance. To get the most fromyour new telephone, we suggest that you take a fewminutes right now to read through this instruction manual.BEFORE YOU BEGINP ARTS CHECKLISTYour package should contain the following items:4. Plug the handset line into theunit, then hang up the phone.5. Set the PULSE/TONE switch toTONE if you use Touch-Toneservice; set it to PULSE if youhave rotary service.6. Set the RINGER VOLUMEswitch as desired.7. The unit is properly installed ifyou pick up the handset andhear the dial tone. Otherwise,recheck all installation steps.SPEAKERPHONE BASICSSPEAKERPHONE LOCATIONFor best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:• Areas with high background noise. (The microphonemight pick up these sounds and prevent thespeakerphone from going into the receiving mode whenyou finish talking.)• Surfaces affected by vibration.• Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, ornext to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.SPEAKERPHONE USENote the following guidelines when using thespeakerphone:• The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio inthat you can only listen or talk at one time.• Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can beclearly heard by the person to whom you are talking.• You can adjust the speaker volume by sliding theVOLUME control on the right side of the base unit.• The speakerphone indicator comes on when thespeakerphone is in use.MAKING A CALL1. Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up thehandset.2. Adjust volume if needed.3. Make your call.4. Press SPEAKER again to hang up the phone.RECEIVING A C ALLMake sure that the RINGER switch is set to HI or LO or thephone will not ring.1. Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up thehandset when the phone rings.2. Adjust volume if needed.3. Press SPEAKER again to hang up the phone.SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSETYou can switch between speakerphone and handset whilethe phone is dialing a number, or anytime during aconversation.• Speaker to Handset — Pick up the handset.• Handset to Speaker — Press SPEAKER, then hang uphandset.TELEPHONE B ASICSV OLUME CONTROLSControl the volume of both the handset and thespeakerphone:• Use the SPEAKER volume control to adjustspeakerphone volume.• Use the HANDSET RECEIVER volume control to adjustthe handset volume.T EMPORARY T ONE FEATUREIf you have Pulse (rotary) service, and want to accesscustomer calling services that require Tone dialing, such asgetting information from a local bank, you can use thisfeature.1. Press the tone button ( * ) after you have connected tothe service to enable Tone dialing.2. When you hang up, the phone automatically returns toPulse dialing mode.F LASHPress the FLASH button instead of using the hook switch toactivate customer calling services such as call waiting orcall transfer, which are provided by your local phonecompany.REDIALRedial the last number you called by pressing the REDIALbutton after you get a dial tone.NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory the last phonenumber you dialed (as many as 31 digits). If you pressedany numbers after dialing the phone number, (forexample, when accessing a voice-menu system) thosenumbers also are redialed.MEMORYStore as many as 12 numbers in memory for easy dialing.Three can be stored in the Emergency Quick Dial locations,and nine additional numbers can be stored in the numberedkeys (1-9).STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY1. Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset).2. Press STORE.3. Dial the number to be stored (up to 16 digits).4. Press STORE button.5. Press a Memory Location (1-9 on the keypad), or anEMERGENCY QUICK DIAL button.6. Press SPEAKER (or hang up the handset).7. Record the phone number on the memory directory(located under the plastic cover).ADDING A PAUSE TO THE DIALING SEQUENCEUse the REDIAL button to insert a delay in the dialingsequence when storing a number, for example, when youneed to dial 9 to get an outside line.Press REDIAL at the point in the dialing sequence in which apause is required.CHANGING A S TORED N UMBERChange a stored number by replacing it with a differentnumber.D IALING A N UMBER FROM MEMORYYou can dial numbers from memory when using thehandset or speakerphone. When you get a dial tone, pressthe MEMORY DIAL button followed by the memory location(1-9) for the number you want to dial.IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergencynumbers, remain on the line and explain the reason forthe call. Also, make these calls in off-peak hours, such asearly morning or late evening.FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATIONYour telephone equipment is registered with the Federal CommunicationsCommission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.1 Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyOn the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, theFCC Registration 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 yourtelephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number iscalled. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected toone line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect toyour line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.Notes• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephonecompany.• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to useyour own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your localtelephone company.• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection ofyour telephone from your line.2 Rights of the Telephone CompanyShould your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephonenetwork, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporarydiscontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable andthe circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarilydiscontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, thetelephone 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 rightto bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in SubpartE of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities,equipment, operations of procedures where such action is required in the operationof its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changesare expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, thetelephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintainuninterrupted service.I NTERFERENCE I NFORMATIONThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.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 isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio ortelevision that is “receiving” the interference).• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between thetelecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiving antenna is connected.If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or anexperienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the FederalCommunications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify andResolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.HEARING A ID COMPATIBILITYThis telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.Model 29318GE1-A15678410 (Rev. 3 E/S)00-44Printed in ChinaPhone line cordHandset cordBase unit HandsetM ODULAR J ACKREQUIREMENTSYou need an RJ14C or RJ11 type modularjack, which is the most common type ofphone jack and might look like the onepictured here. If you don’t have a modularjack, call your local phone company to findout how to get one installed.INSTALLATIOND ESKTOP INSTALLATION1. Plug the handset cord into the handset, and into thetelephone jack on the left side of the unit.2. Plug the telephone line cord into a modular jack (RJ11Cor RJ14C) and into the PHONE LINE jack on the back ofthe unit.3. Adjust the RINGER volumeswitch to the desired setting.4. Set the PULSE/TONE switch toTONE if you use Touch-Toneservice; set it to PULSE if youhave rotary service.5. The unit is properly installed ifyou pick up the handset andhear the dial tone. Otherwise,recheck all the installationsteps.PHONE CORD WRAPYou can wrap any extra phonecord to get it out of the way.W ALL M OUNT INSTALLATIONThe speakerphone can bemounted on a wall phoneplate (not included).1. Plug the phone cord intothe phone jack on the backof the unit, and wrap theextra phone line aroundthe bottom of the base.2. Connect the phone line tothe modular jack on thewall.3. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts andslide the unit down firmly into place.S ERVICEFCC requires this product to be serviced only by themanufacturer or its authorized service agents. Inaccordance with FCC requirements, changes ormodifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USAcould void the user’s authority to operate this product. Forinstructions on how to obtain service, call ConsumerInformation, 1-800-448-0329.Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future referenceor jot down the date this product was purchased orreceived as a gift. This information will be valuable ifservice should be required during the warranty period.Purchase date___________________________________________Name of store___________________________________________LIMITED WARRANTYWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• One year.(The warranty period for rental units begins with the firstrental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,whichever comes first.)What we will do:• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbishedunit.• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder ofthe original product’s warranty period.How to make a warranty claim:• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., whichwere originally provided with the product. Werecommend using the original carton and packingmaterials.• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale.Also print your name and address and a description ofthe defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.11721 B Alameda Ave.Socorro, Texas 79927• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center forservice not covered by the warranty.• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomsonaccepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route toThomson.• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freightprepaid.What your warrantydoes not cover:• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual providesinformation regarding operating instructions and usercontrols. For additional information, ask your dealer.)• Installation and set-up service adjustments.• Batteries.• Damage from misuse or neglect.• Products which have been modified or incorporated intoother products.• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightningdamage.How state law relates to this warranty:• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and youmay have other rights which vary from state to state.If you purchased your product outside the USA:• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer forwarranty information.FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOMREN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOMDIALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK DIALNUMBERSTo dial one of these numbers, just press its button after youget a dial tone.CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORYUse this feature to make calls which require a sequence ofnumbers, for instance if you use a calling card for afrequently called long distance number. Basically, you dialeach part of the sequence from memory. The followingexample shows how you can use chain dialing to make acall through a long distance service:The Number ForMemory LocationLong distance access number 7Authorization code 8Frequently called long distance number 91. Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset).2. Press the MEMORY DIAL button and then press 7.3. When you hear the access tone, press MEMORY DIALand then press 8.4. At the next access tone, press MEMORY DIAL and then 9.TROUBLESHOOTING G UIDEProblemSolutionNo dial tone. • Check hook switch to makeWon't dial out sure it pops up.• Make sure speakerphone indicatorcomes on (if using speakerphone.)• Make sure TONE/PULSE is set tocorrect position.• Unplug the phone, wait 30seconds, and plug the phone backin. Then lift the handset to checkthe dial tone.Phone doesn’t ring • Check RINGER volume.• Could have too many phones onone line. (The total REN of allphones should not be greater thanthe maximum REN for your callingarea, Usually 5.)Low handset or • Check the volume settings.speaker volumeLight and tone • This is normal as power isfeedback flutter when fluctuating with phonedialing in PULSE mode. outpulsing.Can’t be heard by • Make sure phone cord is securelyother party plugged in.Memory dialing • Make sure you entered numberscorrectly. (See "Memory.")GENERAL P RODUCT CARETo keep your telephone working and looking good, followthese guidelines:• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices thatgenerate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluores-cent lamps).• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the an-swerer.• Clean with a soft cloth.• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powderbecause this will damage the finish.• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship itat a later date.ATLINKS USA, Inc.10330 North Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290© 2000 ATLINKS USA, Inc.Trademark(s) ® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)ABC2 DEF31JKL5 MNO6GHI4TUV8 WXYZ9PQRS7OPER0 #TONE*FLASHREDIAL/PAUSESPEAKERMEMORY DIALSTORE ABCSTORE ONE TOUCH SPEED DIAL1234567890123We bring good things to life.Speakerphonewith 12-Number MemoryUser’s Guide29318WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCTCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENTHE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THET R I A N G L E I S AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFI M P O R T A N TI N S T R U C T I O N SA C C O M P A N Y I N GT H E P R O D U C T .T H E L I G H T N I N GFLASH AND ARROW-HEAD WITHIN THET R I A N G L E I S AWA R N I N G S I G NALERTING YOU OF" D A N G E R O U SVOLTAGE" INSIDETHE PRODUCT.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -S E R V I C E A B L E PA R T S I N -S I D E . R E F E R S E R V I C I N GT O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C EPERSONNEL.ABC2 DEF31JKL5 MNO6GHI4TUV8 WXYZ9PQRS7OPER0 #TONE*FLASHREDIAL/PAUSESPEAKERMEMORY DIALSTORE ABCSTORE ONE TOUCH SPEED DIAL1234567890456RINGERvolumeswitchABC2 DEF31JKL5 MNO6GHI4TUV8 WXYZ9PQRS7OPER0 #TONE*FLASHREDIAL/PAUSESPEAKERMEMORY DIALSTORE ABCSTORE ONE TOUCH SPEED DIAL1234567890SPEAKER buttonSpeakerphoneindicatorFLASHbuttonSTORE buttonMEMORYDIAL buttonREDIAL/PAUSE buttonEMERGENCY QUICK DIAL buttonsSPEAKER volume controlTONE/PULSEswitchTONEbuttonHANDSETRECEIVER volumecontrol switch

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