GE 29320 User Manual

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B EFORE Y OU BEGINPARTS CHECKLISTYour package should contain the following items:INTRODUCTIONCAUTION: When using telephone equipment,there are basic safety instructions that shouldalways be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with thisproduct and save them for future reference.Congratulations on purchasing this GE Speakerphone.This speakerphone has been designed to be simple touse, however, you can reach its full potential morequickly by taking a few minutes to read thisinstruction book.SPEAKERPHONE L AYOUTINSTALLING THE PHONEC ONNECTING THE TELEPHONE L INEChoose the best location to install your speakerphone.Your speakerphone should be placed on a levelsurface such as a desk or table top, or you may mountit on a wall.1. Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack,and jack on the left side of the base.2. Plug the straight telephone line cord into a modulartelephone jack.3. Adjust the RINGER volume switch to the desiredlistening level.The unit is properly installed if you pick up thehandset and hear the dial tone. If you don’t hear adial tone recheck all the installation steps.NOTE: If desired, stuff excess telephone line cordinto the pocket on the bottom of the base.W ALL MOUNTING THE P HONEThe speakerphone may also be mounted on the wall(wall plate not included).1. Stuff the extra telephone line cord into the pocketon the bottom of the base and feed the line cordthrough the grooves on either end of the bottom.2. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate postsand slide the unit down firmly into place.TELEPHONE OPERATIONSPEAKERPHONEFor hands-free operation and convenience, this unit isequipped with a speakerphone.For best speakerphone performance, avoid thefollowing:• Areas with high background noise. (Themicrophone might pick up these sounds andprevent the speakerphone from going into thereceiving mode when you finish talking.)• Surfaces affected by vibration.• Recessed areas such as in a corner, under acupboard, or next to a cabinet, which can generatean echo effect.Note the following guidelines when using thespeakerphone:• The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radioin that you can only listen or talk at one time.• Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you canbe clearly heard by the person to whom you aretalking.• You can adjust the speaker volume by adjusting theVOLUME control on the right side of the base.• The speakerphone indicator comes on when thespeakerphone is in use.NOTE: Only one-way conversation is possible inspeakerphone mode. When you are speaking, youare transmitting. When you are listening, you arereceiving. You can’t do both at the same time. Thephone automatically switches between transmittingand receiving depending on the level of the voice orthe room noise detected by the speakerphonemicrophone.IMPORTANT: Before using the speakerphone, pickup the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you donot hear a dial tone, recheck or repeat theinstallation steps.H ANDSET1. Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone.2. Dial the number you want to call.3. When finished, hang up the handset.SPEAKERPHONE1. Press the SPEAKER button on the base and listenfor a dial tone.2. Dial the number you want to call.3. When finished, press the SPEAKER button to hang up.A NSWERING A C ALLNOTE: Make sure the RINGER switch is set to HI orLO or the phone will not ring.HANDSET1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset.2. When finished, hang up the handset.SPEAKERPHONE1. When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER buttonto answer a call.2. When finished press the SPEAKER button to hang up.You may switch between the speakerphone and thehandset during the dialing process or anytime duringa conversation.Speakerphone to Handset - Pick up the handset todisable the speakerphone. The speakerphone indicatorturns off.Handset to Speakerphone - Press the SPEAKERbutton, and then hang up the handset. Thespeakerphone indicator turns on and the handset isdisabled.V OLUMEYou can control the volume of both the handsetreceiver and the speakerphone.While using the handset or speakerphone, adjust thereceiver or speaker volume switch, located on thebase, to the desired listening level.FLASHPress the FLASH button to activate customer callingservices such as call waiting or call transfer, which areprovided by your local phone company.R EDIALYou may redial the last number you called by pressingthe REDIAL button after you get a dial tone.NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory the lastphone number you dialed (as many as 32 digits). Ifyou pressed any numbers after dialing the phonenumber, (for example, when accessing a voice-menusystem) those numbers also are redialed.MEMORYStore as many as 10 numbers in memory for easydialing. Numbers can be stored in the numbered keys(0, 1-9).IMPORTANT: All numbers stored in Memory will beerased if the phone line is disconnected from thewall telephone phone jack for more than fiveminutes. Write down any stored numbers you do notwant to loose.STORING A N UMBER IN MEMORY1. Make sure the telephone is properly installed. Pickup the handset and listen for the dial tone. If youdon't hear the dial tone, recheck or repeat theinstallation steps.2. Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset).3. Press STORE.4. Dial the number to be stored (up to 16 digits).5. Press STORE button.6. Press a Memory Location (0, 1-9 on the keypad).7. Press SPEAKER (or hang up the handset).8. Record the phone number on the memorydirectory label.A DDING A P AUSE TO THE DIALINGSEQUENCEUse the REDIAL button to insert a delay in the dialingsequence when storing a number, for example, whenyou need to dial 9 to get an outside line.Press REDIAL at the point in the dialing sequence inwhich a pause is required.The pause time is 4 seconds, if an additional 4seconds is needed, press the REDIAL button again.C HANGING A STORED N UMBERChange a stored number by replacing it with adifferent number.DIALING A N UMBER FROM MEMORYYou can dial numbers from memory when using thehandset or speakerphone. When you get a dial tone,press the MEMORY button followed by the memorylocation (0, 1-9) for the number you want to dial.EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATIONYour telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public SwitchedTelephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules andRegulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipmentpublished by ACTA.1 Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyOn the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among otherinformation, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for theequipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to yourtelephone company.The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect toyour telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when yourtelephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs ofall devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of thenumber 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 andtelephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules andrequirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modularplug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to acompatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions fordetails.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 touse your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check withyour local telephone company.• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanentdisconnection of your telephone from your line.• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to thetelephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable youralarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarmequipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.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 thattemporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is notpracticable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone companymay temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporarydiscontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of suchtemporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation;and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuantto procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities,equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in theoperation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. Ifthese changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephoneequipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, toallow you to maintain uninterrupted service.INTERFERENCE INFORMATIONThis 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 thatmay cause 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, ifnot installed 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 oran experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, theFederal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How ToIdentify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is availablefrom the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specifystock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.Model 29320M16044360 (Rev. 0 E/S)03-03Printed in ChinaHandset cordBase unit HandsetLIMITED W ARRANTYWhat 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 withthe first rental or 45 days from date of shipmentto the rental firm, whichever comes first.)What we will do:• Provide you with a new or, at our option, arefurbished unit. The exchange unit is underwarranty for the remainder of the originalproduct’s warranty period.How you get service:• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables,etc., which were originally provided with theproduct. We recommend using the originalcarton and packing materials.• ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of saleor receipted invoice which is evidence that theproduct is within the warranty period, must bepresented to obtain warranty service.” Forrental firms, proof of first rental is also re-quired. Also print your name and address anda description of the defect. Send via standardUPS or its equivalent to:ATLINKS USA, Inc.c/o Thomson11721 B Alameda Ave.Socorro, Texas 79927• Pay any charges billed to you by the ExchangeCenter for service not covered by the warranty.• Insure your shipment for loss or damage.ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of damageor loss.• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped toyou freight prepaid.What your warrantydoes not cover:• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manualprovides information regarding operatinginstructions and user controls. Any additionalinformation, should be obtained from yourdealer.)• Installation and setup service adjustments.• Batteries.• Damage from misuse or neglect.• Products which have been modified or incorpo-rated into other products.• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.• Acts of nature, such as but not limited tolightning damage.Product Registration:• Please complete and mail the Product Registra-tion Card packed with your unit. It will make iteasier to contact you should it ever be neces-sary. The return of the card is not required forwarranty coverage.Limitation of Warranty:• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLYWARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRAN-TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DIS-CLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA-TION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITSAGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE AGUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THESCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDEDUNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVEREMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA,INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTINGFROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISINGOUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS ORIMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THISDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITEDWARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OFTHE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EX-TENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANYIMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ORFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THISPRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLEWARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.How state law relates to this warranty:• Some states do not allow the exclusion norlimitation of incidental or consequential dam-ages, or limitations on how long an impliedwarranty lasts so the above limitations orexclusions may not apply to you.• This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you also may have other rights that varyfrom state to state.If you purchased your product outside the USA:• This warranty does not apply. Contact yourdealer for warranty information.US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOMREN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOMC HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORYUse this feature to make calls which require asequence of numbers, for instance if you use a callingcard for a frequently called long distance number. Bydialing each part of the sequence from memory. Thefollowing example shows how you can use chaindialing to make a call 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 button and then press 7.3. When you hear the access tone, press MEMORYand then press 8.4. At the next access tone, press MEMORY and then 9.TROUBLESHOOTING G UIDENo dial tone. Won't dial out• Check the hook switch. Make sure it fully extendswhen the handset is lifted from the cradle.• Make sure speakerphone indicator comes on (ifusing speakerphone.)• Unplug the phone, wait 30 seconds, and plug thephone back in. Then lift the handset to check the dialtone.Phone doesn’t ring• Make sure ringer switch is set to LO or HI.• You may have too many extension phones on yourline. Unplug some extension phones.• Check for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone seesolutions for "No dial tone."Low handset or speaker volume• Check the receiver or speaker volume settings.Can’t be heard by other party• Make sure phone cord is securely plugged in.• Make sure extension phones are on the hook at thesame time you're using the phone. It is normal forthe volume to drop when additional extensionphones are used at the same time.Memory dialing• Make sure you entered numbers correctly. (See"Memory.")• Make sure the telephone is properly installed. Pickup the handset and listen for the dial tone. If youdon't hear the dial tone, recheck or repeat theinstallation steps.GENERAL P RODUCT CARETo keep your telephone working and looking good,follow these guidelines:• Avoid putting it near heating appliances anddevices that generate electrical noise (for example,motors or fluorescent lamps).• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.• Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to theanswerer.• Clean with a soft cloth.• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasivepowder because this will damage the finish.• Retain the original packaging in case you need toship it at a later date.SERVICEIf trouble is experienced with this equipment, forrepair or warranty information, please contactcustomer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipmentis causing harm to the telephone network, thetelephone company may request that you disconnectthe equipment until the problem is resolved.This product may be serviced only by themanufacturer or its authorized service agents.Changes or modifications not expressly approved byATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority tooperate this product. For instructions on how toobtain service, refer to the warranty included in thisguide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329.Or refer inquiries to:ATLINKS USA, Inc.Manager, Consumer RelationsP O Box 1976Indianapolis, IN 46206Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for futurereference or jot down the date this product waspurchased or received as a gift. This information willbe valuable if service should be required during thewarranty period.Purchase date________________________________________________Name of store________________________________________________We bring good things to life.Speakerphonewith 10-Number MemoryUser’s Guide29320SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCTRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENWARNING: TOPREVENT FIRE ORELECTRICAL SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAINOR MOISTURE.THE LIGHTNINGFLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OF“DANGEROUSVOLTAGE” INSIDETHE PRODUCT.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.THE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFIMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSACCOMPANYINGTHE PRODUCT.CAUTION:ATLINKS USA, Inc.101 West 103rd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290© 2003 ATLINKS USA, Inc.Trademark(s) ® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Modulartelephoneline jackWall plateT ELEPHONE J ACK REQUIREMENTSTo use this phone, you need anRJ11C type modular telephonejack, which might look like theone pictured here, installed inyour home. If you don’t have amodular jack, call your localphone company to find out howto get one installed.IMPORTANT I NSTALLATIONINFORMATION• Never install telephone wiring during a lightningstorm.• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unlessthe jack is specifically designed for wet locations.• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires orterminals, unless the telephone line has beendisconnected at the network interface.• Use caution when installing or modifying telephonelines.• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connectedto the phone such as faxes, other phones, ormodems.I MPORTANT I NSTALLATIONGUIDELINES• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular)jack.• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busystreet, and electrical noise, such motors, microwaveovens, and fluorescent lighting.• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts,heating appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely lowtemperature.• Avoid dusty locations.• Avoid other cordless telephones or personalcomputers.ABC2 DEF31JKL5 MNO6GHI4TUV8 WXYZ9PQRS7OPER0 #*SPEAKERSTORE MEMFLASHREDIAL12321ABC2 DEF31JKL5 MNO6GHI4TUV8 WXYZ9PQRS7OPER0 #*SPEAKERSTORE MEMFLASHREDIALSTORE button MEM buttonringer volumeswitchspeaker volumeswitchFLASH buttonspeakerphoneindicatorSPEAKER buttonREDIAL buttonhandsetvolume switch

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