GE 29569 Conference Phone User Manual


 
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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 nd
out how to get one installed.
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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specically designed for wet locations. It should add:
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Your Caller ID phone uses 4 AA-size alkaline batteries for receiving and
storing Caller ID records and for storing the numbers you use for memory
dialing, pulse dialing, and redial.
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1. If the telephone line cord is connected,
disconnect it from the base unit.
2. Carefully turn over the phone, and press
down and out on the snap tab located on
the top of the mounting bracket. Lift the
bracket off.
3. Release latch on battery compartments and remove cover.
4. Insert 4 AA-size alkaline batteries as shown on the diagram in the
battery compartments.
5. Snap the battery compartment doors back into place and replace the
mounting bracket.
6. If the line cord was previously connected, re-attach it to the unit and
check your memory locations.
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Your phone should be placed on a level surface, such as a desk or table
top, or you can mount it on a wall. A desktop/wall mounting pedestal is
packaged with your phone.
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You should not plug the telephone into the modular jack while setting up
the Caller ID menu.
1. Press the  button, to access the menu feature conguration
mode.
# 1. >ENG FRA ESP (CID language default English)
# 2. CONTRAST (default level is 3).
# 3. LOCAL AREA CODE
# 4. TONE/PULSE (Default is tone dialing).
2. Press the  button to scroll through the 4 menu screens.
3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to select the desired setting.
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
This adjustment allows you to display the Caller ID prompts in English,
French, or Spanish.
1. Press the  button until ENG FRA ESP appears in the display.
2. Use the 5 or 6button to select ENG, FRA, or ESP.
3. Press  button again to save.
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This adjustment allows you to adjust the contrast of the display.
1. Press the  button until CONTRAST shows in the display.
2. Use the 5 or 6button to select level 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
3. Press  button again to save.
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The telephone uses the programmed area codes to determine the
number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received.
Numbers that match the local area code are displayed as seven digits
and are used for dialing back previous numbers. Entering your local
area code will also help you immediately know if the call is local or long
distance when viewing the CID records in the display.
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1. Press the  button until LOCAL AREA CODE shows in the display.
2. Use the number pad to enter the area code.
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3. Press the  button to save.

This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary)
dialing.
1. Press the  button until 4TONE PULSE shows in the display
2. Press either 5 or 6 button to select the dialing mode. The default is
Tone dialing.
3. Press the  button again to save.
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
The Summary Screen shows the current time, date, and number of new
calls to review. It is displayed until any button is pressed.
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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. The unit can
store up to 75 calls for later review. When the memory is full, a new call
automatically replaces the oldest call in memory. NEW appears in the
display for calls received that have not been reviewed.

• Press the 5 or 6 button to view the call records.
• Press the “5” button to scroll through the call records from the oldest
to the newest.
• Press the “6” button to scroll through the call records from the most
recent to the oldest.
• When all of the records have been viewed, START/END appears in
the display.

To delete the record shown in the display, press the  button
once.
To delete all records while reviewing, press and hold the 
button for about three seconds. DELETE ALL? appears in the display.
Press  again to complete.

When reviewing Caller ID records, you can dialback the numbers on the
display by pressing the  button.
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1. Use either 5 or 6 button to display the number you want to dial.
2. Press the  button.
If you see a number with seven digits (i.e. 555-1234), then the call is
from within your area code. However, this does not guarantee the call
is a local call.
If you see a number with 11 digits (i.e. 1-234-555-1234), then the call is
not from within your area code.




3. If you are at on-hook and PICKUP OR ADJ displays, you can adjust
the phone number format by pressing the  button. If the phone is
off-hook and ADJUST shows in the display, you can adjust the phone
number format by pressing the  button. For example, sometimes
a 7-digit local number cannot be dialed because it requires a 10-digit
or 11-digit format. Press the  button repeatedly to scroll through
the 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers.
 7-digit telephone number (i.e. 555-5555)
 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number (i.e. 425-555-
5555)

long distance code 1 + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone
number (i.e. 1-425-555-5555)
4. To dial the displayed number, and the phone is on-hook, pick up the
handset or press the  button before the timer reaches 0. If the
phone is off-hook, wait until the time reaches 0.NOW DIALING shows
in the display and the number is dialed.

1. Use the 5 or 6 button 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 previous section to complete the
dialback process.

The following messages shows the status of the phone or provides Caller
ID information:

The caller of the incoming call is registered as
“Private Number” and their Caller ID information
is withheld.

Indicates a call is waiting on the line.
 Caller information has been interrupted during
transmission or the phone line is excessively noisy.

The caller memory is empty.
 No Caller ID information was received.
 You are at the beginning or the end of the Caller ID
memory log.
 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 was
not available.

You may store information in any of the following memory locations: 0 to
9, or quick call buttons; , , or . See “Storing a Pause in Memory” and
“Temporary Tone Dialing” for more information.




1. Connect one end of the straight telephone line cord to the jack on the
back of the base.
2. Connect the other end to a
wall phone jack.
3. Set the RINGER volume switch
located at the back of the base
to the desired loudness.
OFF - Telephone will not ring.
LO - Sound will be lowest.
HI - Sound will be loudest.



Your speakerphone can also be mounted on a wall plate (not included).

Turn the phone over so that the bottom of the base is facing up and
the thickest end is pointing away from
you.
• If desired gather the extra telephone
line cord together and store inside
the wall mounting pedestal, and
then thread the line cord through the
grooves on the pedestal according to
the illustration.
With the rounded end of the pedestal
pointing upward, insert the tab on the end of the pedestal into the
middle slot on the bottom of the base, then push the pedestal down
until the two tabs on the left and right corners of the pedestal snap
(lock) into the two lower slots on the bottom of the base.
Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and rmly slide the
unit down into place (wall plate not included).

You can use the telephone by speaking into and listening through the
handset, or by using the speakerphone.

1. Lift the handset or press  to answer the call.
2. Replace the handset in the cradle or press the  button to
hang up.

1. Lift the handset or press the  button. Wait for a dial tone.
2. Dial the telephone number you want to call.
3. Replace the handset in the cradle, or press the  button to
hang up.

You may adjust the handset and speakerphone volume independently
with the  button or the 5 or 6 buttons. Both handset receiver
volume level and speakerphone volume levels are saved in memory.

While using the handset, you can adjust the speaker volume by pressing
the  button continuously or pressing the 5 or 6 buttons after
pressing the  button. REC (Handset Receiver) volume shows in the
display.

While using the speakerphone, you can adjust the speaker volume by
pressing the  button continuously or pressing the 5 or 6 buttons
after pressing the  button. SPK volume level shows in the display.

You may redial the last number you called by pressing the 
button after you hear a dial tone.




If you get a busy signal, press  again without hanging up.

Use the  button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately
with someone else in the room. A conversation can be muted while using
the speakerphone or handset.
1. Press the  button. The mute indicator lights up.
2. Press  again to turn it off.

Press  to activate special features of your telephone network,
such as call transfer, or special services from your local telephone
company, such as call waiting.

If you have pulse (rotary) service and want to access customer calling
services (such as telebanking and long distance services) that require
tone dialing, you can use this feature to temporarily change from pulse to
tone service.
After dialing the telephone number and connecting to the customer
calling service,
1. Press and release the  button.
2. When you hang up, the telephone automatically returns to pulse
dialing mode.




Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:
The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio in that you can
only listen or talk at one time.
Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by
the person to whom you are talking.
You can adjust the speaker volume by pressing the volume button
continuously or pressing the review button 5 or 6 after pressing the
volume button.
The speakerphone indicator light comes on when the speakerphone is
in use.
Model 29569
00020983 (Rev. 2 DOM E/S)
08-02
Printed in China

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment
published by ACTA.
 
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
information, the US 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 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.
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
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to
a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions
for details.

• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to
use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your
local telephone company.
• 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
telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualied installer.


 
Should your equipment cause trouble on y our line which may harm the
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
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.

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 following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or
television that is “receiving” the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Ofce, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

Your phone features a speakerphone for ease of use and convenience
during a phone conversation. At any time during a conversation, you can
lift the handset to stop using the speakerphone. Likewise, when you are
using the handset, press the  button and place the handset in
the cradle to switch to the speakerphone.
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:
Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up
these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the
receiving mode when you nish talking.)
Surfaces affected by vibration.
Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a
cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.

Turn the phone over so that the bottom of the base is facing up and
the thickest end is facing away from you.
With the rounded end of the wedge pointing downward, insert the tab
on the rounded end of the pedestal into the middle slot on the bottom
of the base, then push the pedestal down until the two tabs on the left
and right corners of the pedestal snap (lock) into the two upper slots on
the bottom of the base.

1. Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the handset.
2. Plug the other end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the base.
3. Place the handset in the cradle.


1. Press the  button. LOCATION?shows in the display.
2. Press the desired memory location (0 to 9, or quick call buttons; , , or
.)
5 6


3. Press the  button again to conrm the memory location.


4. Use the number keys to enter the telephone number (up to 32 digits)
and press the  button to save. (The unit will not dial a phone
number in this mode.) The cursor automatically moves to the text line
for name entry.
5. Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated with
the telephone number you just entered. More than one letter is stored
in each of the number keys.
For example, to enter the name BILL SMITH, press the 2 key twice for
the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3
times for the letter L.

5 6

Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the arrow key (5)
two times to insert a space, and press the 7 key 4 times for the letter
S. Press the 6 key once for the letter M. Press the 4 key 3 times for the
letter I. Press the 8 key for the letter T. Press the 4 key twice for the
letter H.
6. Press the  button to save the name.
7. To enter another name and number in a different memory location,
return to step 1 and repeat the process.

Repeat the storage sequence under Storing A Name and Number in
Memory, and use the  button to delete the old number before
entering the new number.

1. Press the  button.
2. Press the memory location (0 to 9, or quick call buttons; , , or ) to be
erased.
3. Press the  button.


1. Press the 5 or 6button to view the caller number and name you
want to copy.
2. Press the  button.
3. Press the memory location (0-9, or quick call buttons; , , or ). The
number ashes if there is a number already stored in the memory
location.
4. Press the  button to enter the edit mode, and then press the
 button again to edit the name.
5
6

5. Press the  button to conrm and save, and wait for three
seconds to exit.



1. Press the  button.
2. Press any key (0-9, or quick call buttons , , or ) for the memory
location. If there is a number already stored in the memory location it
will appear on the display. Use the review (5 or 6) button to select a
different location.
3. Press the  button again to conrm.
4. Press the  button, and then press the  button
again.
5. Enter name, if necessary, and then press the  button to conrm.

1. Press the  while on-hook. Redial number will display
along with PICKUP PHONE.
2. Press the  button.
3. Press any key (0-9, or quick call buttons , , or ) for the memory
location. If there is a number already stored in the memory location it
will appear on the display. Use the review (5 or 6) button to select a
different location.
4. Press the  twice.
5. Enter name, if necessary, and then press the  button again to
conrm and save.


1. Press the  button
2. To select a memory, press any key (0-9, or quick call buttons; , , or .).
The number in that memory location displays.

5 6

3. Press the  button, or pick up the handset to dial the displayed
number.


1. Lift the handset, or press the  button.
2. Press the  button then press a memory location button.
-  -
1. Lift the handset, or press the  button.
2. Press the  button, then use the review (5 or 6) button to scroll
through the stored memory locations to nd the desired number.
3. Press the  button again to dial the stored number.







The part of the phone that pops up to activate the phone
line when the handset is lifted from the base.
 A term used to describe the phone in its active mode when the
handset is off of the base cradle or when the  button is pressed.
 A term used to describe the phone in an inactive mode.


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
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
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
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WARNING SIGN
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“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
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NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
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REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
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





This process allows you to dial a succession of stored numbers from
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) 7
Long distance phone number 8
1. Pick up the handset or press .
2. Press  button, then press number “6” for the memory location.
3. Press  button, then press number “7” for the memory location.
4. Press  button, then press number “8” for the memory location.
5. The number dials automatically.

The REDIAL/pause button has dual functionality and becomes a pause
button when pressed in sequence after the STORE button. It is valid only
when storing a number into memory locations. Use the REDIAL/pause
button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in an automatic dialing
sequence. For example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or
when you enter codes to access your long distance company.

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
1. With the handset on the cradle, enter the telephone number you wish
to call. The telephone number shows in the display.
2. Lift the handset or press the  button and the number
automatically dials.



No Dial Tone
Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and not
damaged.
Check hook switch: Does it fully extend when handset is lifted from
cradle?
No Information is Shown After the Phone Rings
Are you subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone
company?
Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering.
Phone Dials in Pulse with Tone Service
• Make sure T/P MODE is set to TONE DIAL.
Phone Won’t Dial Out with Pulse Service
• Make sure T/P MODE is set to PULSE DIAL.
Phone Does Not Ring
Make sure ringer switch is ON.
You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
some extension phones.
Check for dial tone. See Troubleshooting Tips for No Dial Tone.
Incoming Voice Volume Low
• Are other phones off hook at same time? If so, this is normal condition
as volume drops when additional phones are used at once.
Check the handset receiver or speaker volume.
Memory Dialing
Make sure you entered the numbers correctly into memory.

To keep your phone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate
electrical noise (for example, motors or uorescent lamps).
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the unit.
Clean with a soft cloth.
Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this
will damage the nish.
Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship it at a later date.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information,
please contact customer service at . If the equipment
is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modications not expressly
approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this
product. For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit, refer to
the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 
.
Or refer inquiries to:




Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This
information will be valuable if service should be required during the
warranty period.
Purchase date ________________________________________________
Name of store ________________________________________________


Defects in materials or workmanship.

One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the rst rental or 45
days from date of shipment to the rental rm, whichever comes rst.)

Provide you with a new unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for
the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally
provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton
and packing materials.
”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice
which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must
be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental rms, proof of
rst rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:



Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not
covered by the warranty.
Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no
liability in case of damage or loss.
A new unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
does not
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information
regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional
information, should be obtained from your dealer.)
Installation and setup service adjustments.
Batteries.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Products which have been modied or incorporated into other
products.
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed
with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever
be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty
coverage.

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
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
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you also may have
other rights that vary from state to state.

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.