GE BedroomPhone 00023810 User Manual

Model 29298
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent
disconnection of your telephone from your line.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the
Caller ID
telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
BedroomPhone™ equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
US NUMBER IS IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBE IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
with Dual-Wake Alarms
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the
and AM/FM Radio
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
User's Guide
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 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 device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference;
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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
Equipment Approval Information
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched
television that is "receiving" the interference).
Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
Equipment published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer
information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also,
the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,
telephone company.
"How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
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. This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Licensing
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
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected
FCC RF Radiation Exposure
to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation
instructions for details. Statement
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
telephone company. uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check
any other antenna or transmitter."
with your local telephone company.
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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:
Base
Handset
cord
AC power
adaptor
Telephone line
cord
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type
modular telephone jack, which might look like
the one pictured here, installed in your home. If Modular
you don't have a modular jack, call your local telephone
line jack
phone company to find out how to get one
installed.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an
electrical power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street,
and electrical noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and
fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating
appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
Handset Layout
CID 5 or 6
dial display delete VOLUME
(Caller ID
(button) (button)
(switch)
button)
abc def mem
*/tone
(memory
(button)
ghi jkl mno button)
pqrs tuv wxyz
redial
store
(button) (button)
tone oper
store mem redial
flash
flash
(button)
Base Layout
ringer alarm 1
alarm 2
set time/alarm
(switch) off/buzzer/radio
off/buzzer/radio
(switch)
(switch)
AM/FM
(switch)
radio
CAUTION:
channel
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
tuning
DO NOT OPEN
knob
THE EXCLAMATION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO POINT WITHIN THE
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR TRIANGLE IS A
BACK). NO USER WARNING SIGN
sleep
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALERTING YOU OF
REFER SERVICING TO IMPORTANT (button)
QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONNEL. ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT. battery < rev/fwrd>
radio on/off
SNOOZE display
power (reverse/forward
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
(button)
(button)
indicator
Installing the Phone Base Operation
Connecting the Telephone Line Setting the Clock
1. Slide the set time /alarm switch to clock. The screen flashes the
Choose the best location to install your telephone. Your telephone
setting time.
should be placed on a level surface, such as a desk or table top.
2. Press the <rev/fwrd> or fwrd >> button to set the clock time.
1. Plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the PHONE
3. Slide the set time/alarm switch to lock. The screen displays the
LINE jack on the base.
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.
abc def
ghi jkl mno
pqrs tuv wxyz Setting the Alarm Time
tone oper
store mem redial
flash
1. Slide the set time /alarm switch to alarm 1 or alarm 2. The
corresponding alarm time will be shown on the clock display.
Handset
2. Plug the other end into a wall jack.
2. Press the <rev/fwrd> or fwrd >> button to set the alarm time.
3. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the
Set Alarm Tone
handset.
Wall plate
1. Slide the alarm 1 or alarm 2 switch to choose radio, buzzer or off.
4. Plug the other end into the HANDSET jack on the back of the base.
2. The corresponding alarm ON indicator on the display illuminates.
5. Place the handset on the base cradle.
Turning Off the Alarms
6. Set the RINGER and DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS switches on the back of
the base to the desired settings.
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
7. Set the VOL switch on the side of the handset to the
reached again. Alarm ON indicator will remain illuminated.
desired setting..
Connecting the Electrical Power 2. Alarm is turned off by sliding the alarm 1 or alarm 2 switch to "off"
setting.
1. Plug one end of the power supply cord into the back of the base.
Snooze Timer
2. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
After the wake mode is activated, you can silence for 6 minutes by
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or
pressing the SNOOZE button.
damage use only the 5-2836 power adaptor listed in
You may use the snooze feature repeatedly.
the user's guide. This power adaptor is intended to
be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount Using the Sleep Timer
position.
Use the sleep timer to play the radio up to 59 minutes and then have it
"No Worry" Battery Backup
shut off automatically.
1. Press the sleep button once to activate the radio sleep timer.
This telephone is equipped with a memory holding system
powered by a customer-installed 9-volt alkaline battery 2. The timer can be adjusted from 59 minutes to 1 minute.
(not included). -
menu + 3. To set sleep time, press and hold the sleep button. The time shown on
(button) Battery clip
the clock display will decrease. Then release the sleep button when the
When electrical power is interrupted, or
-
the electrical line is unplugged, the battery Battery + desired length of time is shown on the clock display.
Type
operates the clock to retain the time of day 9V
4. Press the off button to de-activate the sleep function.
NEDA
and alarm settings in memory. When the
Radio Operation
1604A
unit is running on battery power, the digital
display does not light up; however, if wake time occurs during the
1. Press the on side of the radio on/off button to turn the radio on.
power interruption, the alarm buzzer sounds (regardless of the type of
2. Slide the AM/FM switch to select the desired broadcast band.
alarm tone selected) if remaining battery power is adequate. Normal
operation resumes after electrical power is restored. 3. Rotate the radio channel tuning knob to select a radio station /
frequency.
NOTE: The battery power indicator illuminates if the
4. Rotate the volume -/+ control knob to adjust the listening level.
battery power level is low or if no battery is installed.
Please replace/install the batteries as soon as
5. To turn the radio off, press the off side of the radio on/off button.
possible in order to maintain Caller ID operation.
NOTE: You can also turn on the radio after lifting
Install the backup battery as follows: up the handset by pressing the on side of the radio
on/off button.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of
the base. NOTE: The Radio broadcast will automatically turn
off when you picked up the handset. Broadcast will
2. Connect a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). Interlock the
resume when you replace the handset on cradle.
large and small contacts on the battery clip and the battery. Once
connected, place the battery inside the battery compartment. AM Antenna
(switch) 3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
A built-in antenna eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM
NOTE: 9V Alkaline (NEDA 1604A) batteries are reception. Moving the unit slightly may improve reception of distant
brightness
recommended. AM signals.
(switch)
FM Antenna
NOTE: If battery is not installed:
volume
a) All memory will be lost if the unit is unplugged for
The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power cord picks up
-/+
more than 60 seconds.
moderate to strong signals and eliminates the need for an external
control
b) The clock will stop running during a power outage
knob antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is
period but will start running when power resumes.
stretched to its longest length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together.
fwrd>>
The clock will blink to indicate that the time may not Changing position of the power cord may improve reception.
(fast forward
be correct.
button)
IMPORTANT: If storing this unit for more than 30
days, remove the battery.
button)
Telephone Operation Regional Area Codes for 10-Digit Dialling
Like the Local Area Code, the telephone uses the programmed area
Adjusting the Ringer Volume
codes to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller
You may control the ringer volume level with the switch located on the ID signal is received. Calls that match any of the programmed regional
side of the base. area codes are displayed as 10 digits. This is helpful in areas that have
multiple or overlapping area codes and require 10-digit dialling.
= loud
1. Press the menu button. the screen displays SET ^ OR .
= low
2. Press the CID5 or 6 button until the screen displays REGIONAL
= off
AC'S-1: The default setting is "_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _" .
Handset Receiver Volume
3. To enter or change the area code, press the menu button. The
Use the VOLUME switch on the rear of the handset to adjust the
screen displays the area code stored in memory. The left-most digit,
handset receiver volume.
or minus sign (-), flashes, indicating the unit is ready to accept the
area code entry.
= high
= mid 4. Press the CID 5 button to select a number from 9-0 for the first
digit of the area code.
= low
5. When the desired digit is flashing, press the menu button to
Flash
advance to the next digit.
Press the flash button to activate customer calling services,
6. Press the menu button again to enter the next three-digit regional
such as call transfer, which are services provided by your local
area code and repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the REGIONAL AC'S-1
phone company.
(RAC#1) and REGIONAL AC'S-2 (RAC#1) are entered. A total of 6
Redial
sets of Regional Area Codes may be entered.
To redial the last number called (up to 32 digits), use the redial feature. 7. Press the menu button to store the setting and return to the
REGIONAL AREA CODE setting.
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press the redial button. 8. Press the dial button to exit.
CID Language
3. The last number called is automatically redialed.
Using One Touch Redial
This setting allows you to display Caller ID display prompt messages in
English, French or Spanish.
If the last call you dialed was busy, you can redial it immediately by
just pressing the redial button and without hanging up the handset. 1. Press the menu button. the screen displays SET ^ OR .
Setting Up the Caller ID Menu 2. Press the CID5 or 6 button until the screen displays CID
LANGUAGE.
IMPORTANT: Do not plug the telephone into the wall
3. Press the menu button to show the current language setting. The
jack while setting up the Caller ID menu because an
default is "English".
incoming call may invalidate the information not yet
4. Press the CID5 or 6 button to change the language.
saved.
5. Press the menu button to store the language and return to the CID
1. Place the handset in the cradle on the base.
LANGUAGE setting.
2. Press the menu button. the screen displays SET ^ OR .
Select Contrast
3. Press the CID5 or 6 button to scroll among the 7 menu screens,
which are:
This adjustment allows you to adjust the contrast of the display.
• SET ^ OR
1. Press the menu button until the screen displays SET ^ OR .
• Local Area Code (default " - - -")
2. Press the CID5 or 6 button until the screen displays SELECT
• Regional AC's-1 (default "- - - - - - - - -")
CONTRAST.
• CID LANGUAGE (default English)
3. Press the menu button to show the current contrast setting. There
• SELECT CONTRAST (default 3) are 5 levels of contrast, with the default set to 3.
• T/P DIAL MODE (default tone)
4. To decrease the contrast, press the CID 5 button to increase the
contrast, press the CID 6 button.
• EXIT SETUP
5. Press the menu button to store the contrast setting and return to
NOTE: You may press the dial button anytime to exit
the SELECT CONTRAST setting.
the Caller ID Set Up menu. If no buttons are pressed
within 10 seconds, the phone automatically exits the
Tone/Pulse Dial Mode
Caller ID Set Up menu and returns to the NO CALLS
summary screen.
This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary)
Local Area Code dialling.
1. Press the menu button until the screen displays SET ^ OR .
The telephone uses the programmed area code to determine the
number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. It is 2. Press the CID5 or 6 button until the screen displays T/P DIAL
MODE.
also used for the Dialback feature.
1. Press the menu button. the screen displays SET ^ OR . 3. Press the menu button to show the current dial mode. The default
is "TONE".
2. Press the CID5 or 6button until the screen displays LOCAL AREA
CODE, The default setting is "_ _ _" .
4. To change the dialling mode, press the CID 5 or 6 button. The
display will alternate between the two dialling modes.
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,
5. Press the menu button to store the dialling mode and return to the
or a minus sign (-) flashes, indicating the unit is ready to accept the
T/P DIAL MODE setting.
area code entry.
Exit Setup
4. Press the CID 6 button to select a number from 0-9 in ascending
order. Or press the CID 5 button to select numbers from 9-0 in
To immediately exit the setup mode, select the EXIT SETUP and press
descending order.
the dial button.
5. Press the menu button to advance to the next digit.
REMINDER: The time and date is programmed
6. After the 3rd and last digit is entered, press the menu button to automatically when the first Caller ID record is
store the area code and go to the next setting. successfully received after the unit is setup.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, you can simply repeat
the previous steps until your area code is set.