GE Feb-96, 2-9296 User Manual
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2-9296
Caller ID Telephone
User’s Guide
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and
safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to
the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to
the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also 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.
Party lines are subject to telephone company 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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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INTRODUCTION
Your GE 2-9296 Caller ID Telephone is designed to give you flexibility in
use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new Caller ID
Telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read
through this instruction manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROWHEAD 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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
GETTING STARTED ................................ 4
B
EFORE YOU BEGIN .......................... 4
M
ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 4
POWERING UP ...................................... 5
B
ATTERY INSTALLATION ...................... 5
I
NSTALLATION ....................................... 6
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 7
T
ELEPHONE OPERATION ......................... 8
S
ETTING RINGER VOLUME .................. 8
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE ............... 8
F
LASH BUTTON ................................ 9
R
EDIAL BUTTON ............................... 9
MEMORY DIALING ........................... 10
S
TORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ...... 10
A
DDING A PAUSE TO THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ................................. 10
C
HANGING A STORED NUMBER ......... 11
D
IALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY .. 11
DIALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
NUMBERS .................................. 11
C
HOOSING A LANGUAGE .................. 12
S
UMMARY SCREEN ......................... 12
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS ........ 13
VERY IMPORTANT: This product
requires a subscription to Caller ID
service from your telephone
company.
C
ALLER ID OPERATION ........................ 12
NUMBER ONLY SERVICE ................... 13
N
AME AND NUMBER SERVICE ........... 13
SPECIAL CALLER ID MESSAGES ........ 14
C
ALLER ID BUTTONS ....................... 14
N
EW CALL INDICATOR ................... 14
R
EVIEW BUTTONS ........................ 15
DELETE BUTTON ......................... 15
M
ESSAGE INDICATORS ......................... 16
T
ROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ................. 17/18
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 18
R
EN NUMBER .................................... 19
T
ELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ...... 19
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................. 19
I
NDEX ............................................... 20
S
ERVICE ............................................ 21
D
ISPLAY ............................................ 13
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GETTING STARTED
Make sure your package contains the following items:
Base
Handset
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11(CA11A) type modular jack, which
is the most common type of phone jack and might
look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a
modular jack, call your local phone company to find
out how to get one installed.
Telephone line cord
Short Telephone line cord
Handset cord
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
A
2
ABC3DEF
6
MNO
5
JKL4GHI
9
WXY
8
TUV7PRS
0
OPER
#
FLASH STOR E MEM DIAL REDIAL
PULSE TONEHI LO OFF
BC
1
REVIEW
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
You must use a 9V battery (not
included) in order for the phone to
function. When you install the
battery, be sure to disconnect the
telephone line cords from the back
of the unit.
1. Use a screwdriver or other flat
tool to open the battery compartment door.
2. Insert a fresh, 9-volt alkaline
battery.
3. Close the battery compartment
door securely.
POWERING UP
NOTE: If the LOW BATT message appears in the display, you need to replace
the 9V battery.
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INSTALLATION
Before you begin, see page 5 for
Battery Installation information.
1. Plug one end of the telephone
line cord into the jack marked
PHONE LINE on the back of the
unit, and plug the other end into
a modular wall jack.
2. Connect the handset cord into
the phone jack, on the left side of
the base unit and into the
handset.
3. Set the PULSE/TONE switch
(located on the handset) to TONE
if you have touch-tone service,
or to PULSE if you have rotary
dial service.
0
OPER
#
FLASH STORE MEM DIAL REDIAL
PULSE TONEHI LO OFF
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2
3
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1. Remove the base plate from the
back by placing thumb and fore
finger in the holes and squeezing
before lifting it off.
2. Connect the short telephone line
cord to the unit, and thread it
through the base plate.
3. Reverse the direction of the base
plate and replace it by putting
the tabs into the slots on the top
of the unit first, and then snapping the bottom tabs into place.
4. Connect the short telephone line
cord into the modular jack on the
wall.
5. Slip the mounting holes over the
wall plate posts and slide the unit
down firmly into place. (Wall
plate not included.)
6. Plug the handset cord into the
handset and into the unit, and
then hang up the handset.
7. Set the PULSE/TONE switch
(located on the handset) to TONE
if you have touch-tone service, or
to PULSE if you have rotary dial
service.
Before you begin see page 5 for
Battery Installation information.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
REVIEW
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