GE 29096 User manual

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29096
Caller ID with Call Waiting
User's Guide

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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
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.
1Notification to the Local Telephone Company
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.
Notes
• 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.
2Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your 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.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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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.
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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 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/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office Washington D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WAR I G: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS 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.
CAUTIO :

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• Displays caller’s name and number as well as time and
date of the call.*
• Displays caller’s name and number of the call waiting.
• Three line display.
• Three language display - English, French and Spanish.
• 15 dot matrix characters used for caller Name and
Number service.
• Displays total calls received in standby mode. Stores the
CID information for up to 70 name and number CID
records.
• Dials displayed telephone number with area code
arrangement.
• Dual review buttons allow forward or backward review of
call records.
FEATURES
• Electronic contrast control.
• Delete button allows individual or collective deletion of
call records.
• Programmable area code.
• New call indicator.
• Unknown Call, Private Call, Error, and No Data Sent
indication.
• Real time clock.
* Requires telephone company provided Caller ID Name
and Number service.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPME T APPROVAL I FORMATIO ........ 2
ITERFERE CE I FORMATIO ................... 3
FEATURES ............................................ 4
BEFORE Y OU BEGI ............................... 6
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................................. 6
ITRODUCTIO TO CID SERVICE .............. 7
YOUR CALLER ID CALL WAITING UNIT ALLOWS
YOU TO...........................................................7
ISTALLATIO ....................................... 7
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INFORMATION .................................................... 7
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS .......................... 7
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES .................................. 8
CONNECTING A T ELEPHONE .................................. 9
OPTIO S ME U ................................. 10
SETTING THE CID LANGUAGE ............................. 11
SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST ............................ 11
SETTING THE LOCAL AREA CODE ........................ 12
SETTING THE 10-DIGIT REGIONAL AREA CODES .... 12
EXITING THE OPTIONS MENU ............................ 13
OPERATIO ........................................ 13
RECEIVING CALLS ............................................ 13
FLASH ........................................................... 14
CALL WAITING DISPLAY .................................... 14
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............................... 15
DELETING CALL RECORDS ................................. 15
TO DELETE AN INDIVIDUAL CALL ................... 15
TO DELETE ALL CALLS ................................ 15
DIAL ............................................................. 15
CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT ...................... 16
CALLER ID MESSAGES ........................ 16
TROUBLESHOOTI G T IPS ....................... 17
GE ERAL PRODUCT CARE ..................... 17
IDEX ............................................... 18
LIMITED WARRA TY ............................. 19

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Caller ID unit Telephone line cord
delete
options
new
flash
review
dial
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the following items:
VERY IMPORTANT: You must call your local phone company and tell the representative that you have a Caller
ID/Call Waiting device that integrates the two services (called Type II Caller ID). Some phone companies aren't
equipped to integrate the two services, which means only the Caller ID part of your unit will work. The phone
companies that do have the ability to integrate Call Waiting and Caller ID must program your telephone line so
the two services work together. You need to call and ask them to do this.
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.

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INTRODUCTION TO CID SERVICE
Congratulations on purchasing this Caller ID unit.
This system has been designed to be simple to
use however you can reach its full potential
more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this
User’s Guide.
This Caller ID system is a multifunction product for
use with the Call Waiting and Caller ID services
available from your local telephone company.
YOUR CALLER ID CALL WAITING
UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO:
• View the telephone number and name of a
waiting caller (Call Waiting Caller ID).
• Review all calls to your phone; the unit stores
up to 70 call records.
• Screen unwanted calls eliminate harassment
from annoying calls or to get prepared before
answering a call.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INFORMATION
• 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.
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11C 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.

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Your Caller ID uses 3 AA-size alkaline batteries (not
included) for receiving and storing Caller ID records.
IMPORTANT: You have approximately 60 seconds
to replace the batteries before the call records are
lost. Please read the instructions before replacing
the batteries and have them ready to be inserted
beforehand. You may want to write down any stored
information you do not want erased.
1. If the telephone line cord or a phone is
connected to the unit disconnect it from the
unit.
2. Use a screwdriver or other flat tool to open the
battery compartment door.
3. Insert 3 AA-size alkaline batteries (not
included) as shown on the diagram in the
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment door
securely.
5. If the line cord was previously connected
reattach it to the unit.
NOTE: If the low battery icon appears in the
display, you need to replace the batteries. It is
important that you replace the batteries as soon as
possible in order to maintain Caller ID operation.
IMPORTANT: If you’re not going to use the unit
for more than 30 days, remove the batteries because
they can leak and damage the unit.
Battery door

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CONNECTING ATELEPHONE
1. To install this unit disconnect your telephone
by removing the plug at the end of its line cord
from the telephone wall jack.
2. Plug the line cord from your telephone into the
jack marked PHONE on this unit.
3. Plug one end of the line cord supplied with
your Caller ID unit into the jack marked LINE
on this unit.
4. Plug the remaining end of the line cord
connected to this unit’s LINE jack into the
telephone wall jack.
5. If this unit is connected with an answering
machine please refer to the following drawing
and set your answering machine to answer the
phone for at least 2 rings. This will assure that
this unit will receive the CID information
correctly.
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OPTIONS MENU
delete
options
new
flash
review
dial
NEW CALL
indicator
dial button
flash button
review button
options button
delete button
display
Caller ID name
Caller ID number
Time
Date