GE CID User manual

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Caller ID with CallWaiting
User's Guide

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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15
and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
1Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration 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 thenumber 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 theTelephone 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 of 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.
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE 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 interfer-
ence).
• 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,
“HowTo 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.
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
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
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 IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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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 99 name and number CID
records.
• Dials displayed telephone number with area code
arrangement.
• Dual review buttons allow forward or backward review of
call records.
• Electronic contrast control.
• Delete button allows individual or collective deletion of
call records.
FEATURES
• Programmable area code.
• Voice message indicator.
• 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
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION ................... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ........................... 3
FEATURES ............................................ 4
BEFOREYOU BEGIN ............................... 6
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................................. 6
INTRODUCTION TO CID SERVICE .............. 7
INSTALLATION ....................................... 8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........... 8
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS .......................... 8
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ................................. 9
USING THE AC POWER SUPPLY ......................... 10
CONNECTING ATELEPHONE ............................... 10
OPTIONS MENU ................................. 12
SETTING THE CID LANGUAGE ........................... 13
SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST ........................... 13
SETTING THE LOCAL AREA CODE ....................... 14
SETTING THE 10-DIGIT REGIONAL AREA CODES.... 15
EXITING THE OPTIONS MENU ............................ 15
OPERATION ........................................ 16
RECEIVING CALLS ............................................ 16
CALL WAITING DISPLAY ................................... 17
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ............................... 19
DELETING CALL RECORDS ................................. 20
TODELETE AN INDIVIDUAL CALL ................... 20
TODELETE ALL CALLS ................................ 20
DIAL ............................................................. 20
CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT ...................... 20
VERY IMPORTANT PERSON (VIP) ....................... 21
STORING AVIP NUMBER IN MEMORY ........... 21
DIALING AVIP NUMBER.............................. 22
REMOVING AVIP NUMBER .......................... 22
ERASING ALL VIP NUMBERS ....................... 23
VOICE MESSAGING .......................................... 23
MESSAGE INDICATORS.......................... 24
TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS ....................... 25
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE..................... 26
SERVICE ............................................ 27
INDEX ............................................... 28
LIMITED WARRANTY............................. 29

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Caller ID unit
Telephone line cord
AC power supply
DIALDELETE
FLASH OPTION
DIRECTORY/VIP
AM
NEWCALL/ VOICE MAIL
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.

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INTRODUCTION TO CID SERVICE
Congratulations on your purchase of this Caller
ID unit. This device allows you to take advantage
of the Caller Identification Delivery with Call
Waiting service.
•This unit can be used to screen unwanted calls,
eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to
get prepared before answering a call.
•When used with Caller ID service, after the first
ring, this unit displays the name (if available)
and telephone number of the person calling,
along with the date and time of the call before
you pick up your telephone or following the
call waiting tone if you are already on the
phone.
•This unit retains a record of the above
information for the last 99 calls received,
including those received while you were away.

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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 RJ11 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 AAA-size alkaline batteries
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 them from
the unit.
2. Use a screwdriver or other flat tool to open the
battery compartment door.
3. Insert 3 AAA-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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USING THE AC POWER SUPPLY
You must use the AC power supply
(included) to operate your Caller ID
unit. The unit is designed to retain
stored records after you
disconnect the adapter or during a
power failure.
CAUTION: Only use the ATLINKS USA
5-2484 or 5-2453 power supply that came with
this unit. Using other power supplies may
damage the unit.
CONNECTING ATELEPHONE
1. To install this unit, disconnect your telephone
by removing the plug at the end of its line cord
from the existing telephone wall jack.
2. Plug the line cord from your telephone into the
jack marked TELEPHONE 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.