GE 29568 User manual
Model 29568
Big Button Speakerphone
with Audio Boost and
Visual Ringer User’s Guide
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Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical
specifications.
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.
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.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by
the telephone company.
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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.
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.
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REN Number
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (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.
.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards
for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
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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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
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Table of Contents
Important InformatIon.......2
Interference InformatIon...3
telephone network
InformatIon..................3
ren number .....................4
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty
(hac)...........................4
IntroductIon .....................5
before you begIn ..............7
Parts CheCklist ..................7
telePhone JaCk
requirements...................7
Important InstallatIon
InformatIon .................8
imPortant installation
Guidelines........................8
base layout.......................9
InstallIng the phone....... 10
ConneCtinG the telePhone
line ................................10
installinG the Wall
mountinG BraCket ......11
telephone operatIon ...... 12
sPeakerPhone...................12
PlaCinG aCall .................13
handset .......................13
sPeakerPhone..............13
ansWerinG aCall.......13
audio Boost................13
handset .......................13
sPeakerPhone..............14
Volume ..............................14
Flash .................................14
redial ................................15
memory .............................15
storinG anumBer in
memory .........................15
addinG aPause to the
dialinG sequenCe ........16
ChanGinG a
stored numBer............16
dialinG anumBer From
memory .........................16
dialinG the emerGenCy
quiCk dial numBers ...16
Chain dialinG From
memory .........................17
troubleshootIng guIde... 18
general product care ... 20
servIce............................ 20
Index .............................. 22
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Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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 you don’t have a modular jack, call
your local phone company to find out how
to get one installed.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Base
Handset
Telephone
line cord
Mounting
bracket
Handset
cord
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Important Installation Information
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals,
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the
phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near a telephone (modular) jack.
• 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 cordless telephones or personal computers.
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Base Layout
Speaker
(indicator)
FLASH
(button)
REDIAL/PAUSE
(button)
STORE
(button)
SPEAKER
(button)
AUDIO
BOOST
(button)
Speaker
volume
switch
Ringer
Volume
switch
Handset
receiver
volume
switch
MEM
(button) Visual Ring
(indicator)
Emergency
1-touch
(buttons)
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Installing the Phone
Connecting the Telephone Line
NOTE: The unit is shipped from the factory for
placement on a level surface.
1. Choose an area near a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and
place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as
a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL
LINE jack at the top of the base and the other end into a
modular jack.
3. Place the handset into the cradle.
4. Adjust the HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME switch to the
desired listening level: HI, MID, or LO
5. Adjust the RINGER VOLUME switch to the desired setting:
HI, LOW or OFF.
6. Adjust the SPEAKER VOLUME switch to the desired
listening level.
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