GE 2-971OA User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

IN PRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3

A. Parts Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3

CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4

A. Telephone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

8. Telephone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6

A. introduction...-.....,.. . . . . . . . . . ...6

E. installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-7

TELEPHONE OPERATION

A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8

8. How to Make and Receive Calls . ...-..8

C. Automatic Radial . . . . . . . . . . . - -.......8

TELEPHONE MEMORY

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OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

A, Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

8. How to Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

C. ~owto Dial aStored~umber . . . . . ...10

0. How to Chain Dial Using Memory . . ...10

E. Storing aPause in Dialing . . . . . . . . ...11

F. PAEXand P8X use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...11

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Stored ~umber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...11

PRUDUCT CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-.....12

A. To Xeplace 6ackup6attery . . . . . . . ...12

8. 8atte~ Safety Precautions . . . . . ... . ...12

C. General Product Care . . . . ..-~ . . . . ...13

D. Replaceable Telephone Cord . . . . . . ...13

A. Sewice Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...14

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S~CTION

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

TELEPHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I5

SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...15

FCCREGiSTRAT!ON

INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -...........16

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . ...16

HEARING AID

COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLOCK RADIO CONTROLS andFEATVRES. .17

A. Clock Radio Controls

and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...17

CLOCK RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ...18

TWO YEAR LIMiTED WARRANTY

FM/AMCLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...22

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM . . . . . .. OUTLD-OUT

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...18

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Power Failure Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . ...18

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Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...18

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Automatic Radio Muting . . . . . . . . . . ...18

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8uilt-in AFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...18

Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...19

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Time Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...19

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Minutes and Seconds

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Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...19

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Wake Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...19

Wake to Radio or Alarm.... . . . . . . ...20

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INTRODUCTION

Thank YOU for purchasing a Clock Radio Telephone from GE Communications Products.
Your new GE Model 2-9710 is a carefully engineered, high-qualiW, durable produ~ with
natural sound quality, modern features and elegant styling. It is designed to give YOUthe
quality and convenience you expect in a telephone, and a clock radio.

TO familiarize yourself with all the features of your Clock Radio Telephone, please read

the following instrutiions carefully. Retain this Guide for future reference.

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FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF BASE
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BO~OM OF THE HANDSET
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PAGE 16 OF THIS GUIDE

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Handset Hook Switch
Memo~ Dial Button —

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Used when dialing a number

stored in memo~, locations 1-9.

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Store Button — Stores phone number in a MEMORY

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Redial Button —

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Redials the last number called. Also
works as PAUSE for Memory after other numbers have
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Ringer Volume Switch

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— Adjusts the volume of the

ringer (Hi or Lo) or to turn ringer off.

Microphone

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Earpiece

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Quick Dial Buttons —

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Provide instant dialing of up to 3

important telephone numbers by pressing A, B or C.

Dialing Mode Switch — Sets the dialing mode for either

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Tone or Pulse (for rotary service).

Lithium Battery Cornpafiment — Located on the botiom

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of the telephone handset.

(Long-Life Lithium Battery Cartridge is included).

Telephone Number Display

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Te!ephone Line Cord

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Coiled Cord —

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AC Power Cord

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Memory Directo~

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Connects the handset to the base unit.

quick dialing for Emergency, etc. plus 9 additional memories :
for frequefitly called numbers.

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Switchable Pulse~one Dialing - Touch Tone or Pulse
dialing, or any combination of Tone and Pulse, for access to :
long distance services.

Long Life

Lithium BatteW - Provides Memory Back-up.

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INSTALLATION

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Follow these steps to connect your new telephone

for proper operation. Make sure you have a modular
telephone jack. A modular (Universal Sewice Order
Code) USOC: RJIIC outlet (illustrated) jack is
required.

Installation of this telephone in locations with 4prong

jacks or with hard-wired outlets will require additional
Converters (not included). The dealer from whom
you purchased your phone or a telephone supply
store can advise you regarding the proper Convefier.

1. Connect the Coiied

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Plug the TELEPHONE LINE CORD into the :

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3. Piug in the AC Power Cord
This clock radio telephone operates on 120V :

AC household power.

Plug the AC Power Cord into the AC power

outlet.

4. The Pulse/Tone Switch
The PULSE~NE switch located on the
HANDSET should be set to the proper
position. The switch should be set to TONE if
you have “touch tone” sewice. Otherwise, set

to PULSE.

Note: If you have pulse sewice, the switch
may be changed to ~NE after dialing is

completed. This allows access to phone
services that require a tone. Return switch to
PULSE when call is completed.

5. Ringer Volume
The RiNGER VOLUME switch located on the

HANDSET can be set to the following:

HI

— M=imum Volume

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— Lower Volume

OFF

— Ringer is not heard

Your installation is completed.

INSTALLATION

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The GE Model 2-9710 Clock Radio Telephone provides normal

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telephone operation along with storage of up to twelve telephone s
numbers in memory for automatic dia~ing of frequently called or s
emergency numbers.

To Make A Call

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Pick up HANDSET.

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Wait for dial tone.

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Dial telephone number.
When finished, hang-up.

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To Receive a Call

1. When phone rings, pick up HANDSET and talk.

2. When finished, hang-up HANDSET.

Note: Make sure RINGER Switch is

Note:

HANDSET must be returned to BASE for radio play and

not off.

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alarm system operation.

The telephone automatically remembers the last number diaied :
(up to 32 digits long).

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The number will remain in “REDIAU’ until another number is :

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To redial a number that you dialed press REDIAL,

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Your new GE P~lcdel 2-97?0 Clock Radio Telephone has 12

memory locations capable of storing a telephone

number of up

to 16 digits. Three telephone numbers can be stored in the 3 Quick

Dial positions and dialed with one touch. (For example: you may
want to store emergency phone numbers for quick and easy
access). 9 klemory positions are dialed with two touches
(&fE/VIORYD/AL and the number button 1-9 corresponding to’the
memory location).

Impotiant: Before you begin storing telephone numbers in

memory you must set the PULSE/TONE switch
to the correct position.

Quick Dial Numbers

1. Pick up the HANDSET

2. Push STORE.

3. Enter the telephone number (it will not actually cali
the number in this mode).

4. Push STORE again.

5. Push selected Quick Dial Location — A, 8 or C.

6. Hang up HANDSET

7. Write the name or number of party stored in memory
location on klemory Directory Card.

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1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the
dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up.

2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as

early morning hours

Frequently Called Numbes

1. Pick up the HANDSET

2. Push STORE.

3. Enter the telephone number (it will not actually call
the number in this mode).

4. Push STORE again.

5. Push key pad 1, or 2..

6. Hang

up HANDSET

7. Write the name or number of party stored in the
memory location on htemory Directory Card.

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1. Pick up HANDSET

2. Wait for Dial Tone.

3. Press A or B or C.

Frequently Called Numbem in Memo~

1. Pick up HANDSET

Wait for Dial Tone.

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3. Press MEMORY DIAL.

4. Press 1, or2. . . . or 9.

This feature allows you to dial in succession a chain of

numbers in different memo~ locations. This is useful when
you must dial more than one number in memory to complete
a call, such as with frequent calls via an independent
service (e.g. MCI or Sprint).

For example

Local Access Number of Long

Distance Company and 2 or 3

pauses atend, press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6

Authorization Code (ID), press . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7

Long distance phone number,

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To Initiate Chain Dialing

1. Press MEMORY DIAL.

2. Press 6.

3. Press MEMORY DIAL.

4. Press 7.

5. Press MEMORY DIAL.

6. Press 8.

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TELEPHONE MEMORY OPERATION

When storing a number, a momentary delay may be needed in
the dialing sequence for a stored telephone number. This is
generally used when a “PAUSE” is needed to wait for a dial tone
(e.g. after dialing a long distance access number). The REO/AL
button should be pressed at the point where a pause is needed
in the dialing sequence. During storage, pushing the REDiAL
button sewes to store a pause in the dialing sequence as often

as needed.

Note: The REDiAL key will place a pause in the dialing sequence
anytime it is pres~ afier dialing a number. When storing PAUSE
in MEMORY, each PAUSE counts as one stored digit.

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initially-dialing or storing-outside numbers. The’ sequence, then, z

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Hm to Change a Stoti Numhr
Rewat the storage sequena. me nw number will repla~ the old

number at the memo~ l-ion.

HW to Clear a Stoti Nu*r

Re~at the storage sequen=. Skip step 3 in the sequenm ~.e. do

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when ~uenm is mmpleted.

Hw to &M an Emr Mile Storing

Simp~ hang up and repeat the ptiure for stoting from the
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PRODUCT CARE

A consumer replaceable long-life Lithium Battery (3V) is
installed in the phone to provide back-up power for retaining :
numbers in memory. The Lithium 8atte~ compartment is - :

located on the bottom

1. Unplug the power

telephone outlet.

of the telephone handset.

cord and unplug PHONE LINE from ●

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2. Remove TELEPHONE NUMBER PLASTIC COVER and ~
CARD to expose battery holder.

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and lift. Then remove COVER and CARD.

3. Unsnap the battery door
Using a screwdriver, insert in opening at either end of

battery cafiridge, pop it up, Iifi batte~ out.

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5. Replace Telephone Number Card and plastic cover.

6. Plug in the power Cord and plug in the PHONE CORD. ●
Note: Numbers in memo~ must be reprogrammed.

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dispose of Batte~ in fire. Like other batteries of this type, s
if it is burned or punctured, it could release toxic material .

which could cause injury.

Keep Battery out of reach of children.
Replace only with GE Cat. #5-1923. Accessory Order
Form included in this guide.

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PRODUCT CARE

Tokeep your GE Telephone working and looking good, follow these
few simple rules:

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● Telephone should not be exposed to dir= sunlight or moisture. g

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rough treatment to the s

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● Clean telephone with a soft cloth dampened with water. s

(Remember to first unplug phone from wall outlet)

● Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder, as this :

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will damage the finish.

● Retain the original packaging for future use.

The telephone line cord (from handset to telephone wall z

outlet) is one cord that can easily change its location. This

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convenient feature allows you to change the location of the .
cord. Your decision as to the location of the line cord will z
depend on where your unit is located in reference to the :
tejephone outlet.

To remove line cord from current location

1. Remove MODULAR PLUG from telephone wall outlet and ‘CREW

HANDSET.

2. Remove SCREW from TELEPHONE CORD STRAIN

RELIEF housing located on the bottom of the CLOCK
RADIO.

3. Lift off HOUSING and unwrap CQHD from strain relief.

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1. To install, WRAP CORD around the STRAIN RELIEF as s

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and HANDSET.

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is actua!ly one cord which is easily replaced if damaged.

replace

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Remove MODULAR PLUG from telephone wall outlet and

HANDSET.

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Remove SCREW from TELEPHONE CORD STRAIN

RELIEF housing located on the bottom of the CLOCK
RADIO.

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Lift off HOUSING and unwrap cord from STRAIN

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install replacement, wrap cord around the strain relief as

indicated and, replace housing and screw.

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TELEPHONE SERVICE

If your Telephone does not work properly, follow the Sewice Checklist. If it is still

inoperative then disconnect the Telephone and t~ another telephone to determine if
the problem is with the telephone line. If it is the telephofle line, notify the telephone
company for semice.

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If the Telephone continues to malfunction, please make sure

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If you continue to have problems, refer to the service information on page 15 of

this

guide and the Telephone must be disconnected.

A. Sewice Checklist

TELEPHONE

PROBLEM

1. No Dial tone

. Check Cords to make sure they are inserted correctly,

● Does HOOK SWITCH extend fully when handset is

removed from cradle?

2. Phone does not dial

● Check PULSE~NE switch. Place in the PULSE

position.

3. You cannot be
heard by other party

4. Memory Dialing
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6. Phone does not ring

● Check that handset coil cord is fully inseded at both

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● Did you program number correctly?

c Did you follow the proper dialing sequence?

● Check that other phones are off hmk at the same time. If

so, this is a normal condition as volume drops when
additional phones are used at once.

. Is RINGER SELECT set to OFF position?

● Are you using too many phones on one line? The total

REN of all phones should not be greater than the
maximum REN for your calling area. (Usually maximum

REN is 5. See FCC Registration Information on page 16.)

SOWTION

7. Tone Feedback

Flutter while dialing
in pulse mode

8. Loss of Memory

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pulsing.

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● Does battery need to be replaced?

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LIMITED WARRANTY TELEPHONE

What does your warranty cavefl

● Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after the
s Two years.

● The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.

What will we do?

● Provide you with a new, or at our option, a reconditioned unit.

“ The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original two-year

How do you make a warranty claim?

● Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the produ~. We

recommend using the original cation and packing materials.

● Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase. If the

unit was a gift, provide a statement specifying the date received. AISOPrint YOUrname and address and
a description of the defect.

● Ship the unit standard UPS or equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
32 Spur Drive
El Paso, Texas ~906

● Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

“ A new or reconditioned unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What does your warranty not covefl

● Customer instruction. YourOwner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and

user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.

● Installation and set-up sewice adjustments.

● Batteries.

● Damage from misuse or neglect.

● Product which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

● Product purchased or semiced outside the USA.

How does state law relate to this warranty?

“ This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

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to state.

What if you purchased your unit in Canada?

● Refer to the Canadian Warranty.

For products purchased outside the United States and Canada, see dealer for warranty.

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

original purchase?

warranty perio~.

you may also have other rights which va~ from state

SERVICE INFORMATION

FCC requires this product be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized sewice agents. In
accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how
to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide or call customer service, telephone
number: 800-~8-0329.

Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was
purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if sewice should be required during

the warranty period.

Purchase date

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Your GE telephone equipment is re istered with the Federal Cammunicatlons Commission and is in

compliance with pans 15 and 68, F C Ruies and Regulations.

1.

Notification to the

On the bottom of this eq~ipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Hegfstration

number and

this information to
The RE~

is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect toyOUrteiephOnelineand still

bcal Telephone Company

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. YOU must, upon request, provide

your telephone company.

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have all these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum
of the ~E~’s of all devices conneded to one line should not exceed 5. To be

ceflainof the number of

devices you may conned to your line as determined by the REN, YOUshould contad your local telephone
company.

NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin semice

Party lines are

equipment if you are on a party line. Check with

subjed to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to useyour own telephone

your local telephone company.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon

provided by the telephone company.

permanent disconnection of your telephone from

your line.

2.

Rights of the Te/ephofle Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the teiephone nemork, the telephone

company shall, where predicable, notify you that tempora~

discontinuanceofsewjcemayberequired.

Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company
may temporarily disconttiue sewice immediately. In ase of such tempora~ discontinuance, the telephone
company must: (1)promptly notify you of such temporary d~scontinuance, (2) afford you the opportunity
to corred the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complalnt to the commission

pursuant

to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part M, FCC Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of

procedures where such adion is required in the operation of its business and

notinconsistent with FCC

Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affed the use or p.:fiomance of your telephone
equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in wrltlng, to allow you to maintain
uninterrupted semice.

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjed 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.

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in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful intederence to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful intetierence 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:

s 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 for radio or television that is “receiving” the lnte~erence).

● Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiving antenna is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio~ technician for help.

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~ Interference Problems”. This

booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify
stock number OWOOO-003454 when ordering copies.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards forHearing Aid Compatibility.

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10. FM/AM Dial Scale

11. Volume Control

12. Tuning Wheel

13. FM/AM Band Switch

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: A. Introduction

The GE Model 2-9710 Clock Radio Telephone provides good
sound quality with its AM/FiM radio. In addition, it provides
convenient alarm features, such as wake-to-radio, wake-to-

alarm, sleep-to-music and snooz alarm.

When AC power is interrupted (disconnected) for a shofi
period, both time and alarm settings will change (unless
optional batte~ is installed). After AC power is restored
(reconnected) the DIGITAL DISPUY will blink to indicate that

power was interrupted and you must readjust the TIME and
AUHM settings. To stop display from blinking, press TIME
SET button and HOUR or MiNUTE button at the same time.
(See “NO WORRY” BA~ERY BACKUP SYSTEM.)

Note: Radio and alarm will not operate if telephone

handset is out of cradle.

1. Turn the FUNCTION SELE~R to ON.

2. Select AM or FM broadcasts using the BAND switch.

3. Seled a station with TUNING Wheel and adjust the vOLU~~ :

CONTROL to your preferred listening loudness.

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FM WITH BUILT-IN AFC

The built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works to

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an outside antenna for AM reception. Rotating the radio
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FM

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MINUTE buttons to change the display to the exact AM or s:

PM time.

For a display of time in minutes and seconds;

1. Press and hold the WAKE SET button.

2. While holding the WAKE SET button, momentarily press :

the SLEEP button.

● The hour digits will display minutes.

● The minute digits will display seconds and start to

increment.

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WAKE SET button to return to the hour and

minute display.

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you want your radio or alarm to turn on automatically by
following the~ simple steps:

1. Turn the FUNCTION SELECTOR to OFF position.

2. While holding the WAKE SET button, press the HOUR and

MINUTE buttons to change the display to your desired AM

or PM wake-up time.

3. Release the
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1.Select your AM or FM station as outlined under RADIO
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2. Turn FUNCTION SELEC~R to OFF.

3. Set wake time as outlined under SET THE WAKE TIME.

4. Turn the

● The WAKE INDICATOR in the Display will light.

The radio is now set to turn on at the time you have set, and will
turn itself off after about 1 hour and 59 minutes. To turn radio off
sooner, turn FUNCTION SELECTOR to OFF position.

Or Wake to Alarm

1.Set wake time as outlined under SET THE WAKE TIME.

2.Turn FUNCTION SELECTOR

● The WAKE tNDICA~R in the Display will light.

The alarm will turn on at the time you have set and will sound for
about 1 hour and 59 minutes, then turn itself off. To turn alarm off
sooner, turn the FUNCTION SELE~R to OFF.

NOTE: Your radio has a 24 hour timer. When FUNCTION SEL-
E~R is left in WAKE ~ALARM or WAKE ~ RADIO

will turn itself on, sound for approximately 2 hours, turn itself

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3. Press the MINUTE button to set sleep time between 59
minutes, depending on how long you wish the radio to play.

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2. Press and hold the SLEEP button. The display

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minutes, momentarily press the HOUR button (while holding
the SLEEP button). The display will exhibit 1:59. Then, press

the MINUTE button to select the desired amount of sleep

in excess of 1 hour.

time

4. Release the SLEEP button. The current time is once again

displayed.

5.The radio is now on and you can select your station in the

usual way. The radio will play for the chosen length of time
(up to 1 hour and 59 minutes), and will then turn itself off. If

you decide to turn the radio off before the total number of

minutes have passed, just press the SNOOZ button.

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SLEEP TO RADIO AND WAKE TO RADIO OR WAKE TO ALARM

You can set your clock radio to lull you to sleep, turn itself off, then ●

awaken you at a present time, all automatically. Follow the steps under :

WAKE TORAD/O or WAKE ~ALARM, then proceed as in SLEEP ~ :

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button to silence the radio or alarm. About 9 minutes later the .
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the SNOOZ-ALARM feature for up to 1 hour and 59 minutes,

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2. It shuts off the SLEEP cycle (see step 5 under SLEEP TO

RADIO ).

This radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be

powered with a customer-installed %volt battery (not included). When

normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged,
the battey willpower the radio to keep track of time and alarm settings
programmed into memory. When on battery power, the digital display
will not light, but the radio will play and alarm will operate. Normal
operation will resume after AC

reset time or alarm.

to

power is restored so you will not have

lnstal! batte~ as follows:

1. Remove battery compartment door (located on bottom of radio)

by applying thumb pressure to area indicated on battery door

and then sliding door off cabinet.

2. Connect a 9-voit battery connedor. The power failure protetiion

circuitwillnot operate unless batte~ is installed.

3. Insed batte~ in compartment and replace compartment door.
Note: Alkaline batte~, NEDA 1604A, is recommended for memoy

holding time. Carbon-zinc batte~ (NEDA 1604) may
memory holding time will be substantially reduced.

Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is approximately 6

hours (if radio or alarm are not operated), which should take care of
short, nuisanc+type AC power failures. To presewe battery life, the
radio should remain plugged into an AC outlet. As the battery gets olde~
its voltage will drop and memo~ may be lost. Be sure to replace the
batte~ periodically. Battery is not included with this clock radio.

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will be drained if left conneded when set is unplugged. A leaky batte~

sure toremove battery when storing the set. Battery

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TWO YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

What does your warranty covefl

● Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long afier the original purchase?

+ Two years.

● The warranty for rental untts begins with the first rental.

What wilt we do?

● Provide you with a new, or at our option, a reconditioned unit.

. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your produd’s original one-year warranty

period.

How do you make

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Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, et~, which were originally provided with the produd.
We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

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Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase. If
the unit was a gift, provide a statement specifying the date received. Also print your name and
address and a description of the

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Ship the unit standard UPS or equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Eiedronics, Inc.

Product Exchange Center

32 Spur Drive

El Paso, Texas ~906

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Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center

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A new or reconditioned unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What does your warranty not covefl

● Customer instruction. Your @ner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions

and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.

● Installation and set-up sewice adjustments.

● Batteries.

. Damage from misuse or neglect.

● Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

● Produd purchased or serviced oukide the USA.

How does state law relate to this warranty?

● This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

state to state.

What If you pumhased your unit in Canada?

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For produds purchased outside the United States and Canada, see dealer for warranty.

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for sewice not covered by the warranty.

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This produd should be sewiced only by those specially trained in appropriate sewicing techniques.
For instrudions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.

Attach your sales receipt to the 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

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Tofulfill your communicafin~ needs und enhance your

lifestyle, a wide range
phones, cordless phones and answering systems is
available.

stop by your neurest retailer and ask to see the

Just

wide range of

GE telephone products.

All are carefuily engineered to offer you high quality

and dependability, modern easy-to-use features, and
e[egant styling at an affordable price.

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DESCRIPTION

PH!CE EACH QUANTiTY

TOTAL

LITHIUM CARTRIDGE

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For credit card purchases Shipping, ~andling, and Insurance $

Your complete charge card number, its
expiration date and your signature are
necessary to process all charge card orders.

Copy your complete account number from your
VISA card.

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My card expires:

Copy your complete account number from your

MasterCard.

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Total Amount Enclosed. . . . . . . . . . $

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably. Money order
or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COO
or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availabili~. Where

applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

Prices are

order form and money order or check (in
currency) made payable
Electronics, Inc.

Consumer Electronics
Mail Order Department

subject to change without notice. Mail

U.S.

to Thomson Consumer

to:

P.o.Box 8419

Ronk, PA 17573-8419

This is your return label. Please print clearly.

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Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

We are required W law to collect the appropriate sales
tax for each individual state,
which the merchandise is

county, and locality to

being sent.

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