GE 15-Feb User manual

2-9315
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Speakerphone
with 12-Number Memory
User’s Guide

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equip-
ment. 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 telecom-
munications 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 pro-
vided by the telephone company.
Party lines are subject to telephone company tariffs and, there-
fore, 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
LOAD NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

INTRODUCTION
Your GE speakerphone is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high
quality performance. To get the most from your new telephone, we
suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this
instruction manual.
The first section shows you how to install and set up the phone; next, it
discusses speakerphone functions, followed by a section describing all of
the phone features.
If you have any questions or problems, consult the Table of Contents, the
Troubleshooting Guide, or the Index for the solution.
TABLE OFCONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1
TABLE OFCONTENTS....................................................................................... 1
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................................................................................ 2
INSTALLATION AND SET UP................................................................................... 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ......................................................................................... 2
REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 2
INSTALLING THE 9V BATTERY ......................................................................... 3
DESK OR TABLETOP INSTALLATION .................................................................. 4
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION......................................................................... 5
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION CONTINUED ........................................................ 6
USING THE SPEAKERPHONE ................................................................................... 6
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION................................................................................. 6
SPEAKERPHONE USE ........................................................................................ 7
MAKING ACALL .......................................................................................... 7
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSET .................................................. 7
RECEIVING ACALL ....................................................................................... 7
USING THE FEATURES .......................................................................................... 8
VOLUME CONTROLS ......................................................................................... 8
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE .............................................................................. 8
MUTE BUTTON ............................................................................................. 8
FLASH BUTTON ............................................................................................ 8
MEMORY DIALING ........................................................................................... 9
REDIAL BUTTON ........................................................................................... 9
HOLD BUTTON .............................................................................................. 9
USING HOLD WITH THE HANDSET ................................................................... 9
USING HOLD WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE ........................................................... 9
STORING THE LAST NUMBER DIALED ............................................................ 10
ADDING APAUSE TO THE DIALING SEQUENCE ................................................ 10
CHANGING ASTORED NUMBER.................................................................... 10
CLEARING ASTORED NUMBER ..................................................................... 10
STORING ANUMBER IN MEMORY ................................................................. 10
DIALING ANUMBER FROM MEMORY ............................................................. 11
DIALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL NUMBERS ........................................... 11
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................. 12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 13
REN NUMBER .................................................................................................. 13
INTERFERERENCE INFORMATION ............................................................................. 14
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ..................................................................... 14
INDEX .............................................................................................................. 15
SERVICE ........................................................................................................... 16

2
PARTS CHECKLIST
Your package should contain the following items:
2
ABC
MEM DIAL
FLASH STORE REDIAL
5
JKL
8
TUV
0
OPER
MUTE HOLD
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
SPEAKER
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER
1
4
GHI
7
PRS
*
TONE
3
DEF
6
MNO
9
WXY
#
Phone line cord Handset Base unit
Handset cord
INSTALLATION AND SET UP
Your GE Speakerphone can be placed on a desk or tabletop, or can
be mounted on the wall. After you decide which type of installa-
tion you want, refer to the appropriate installation diagram.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
REQUIREMENTS
A modular jack USOC: CA11A (RJ11C) or
a CA14A (RJ14C) is required.
Installation of this telephone in locations
with 4-prong jacks or with hard-wired
outlets requires additional converters (not
included). The dealer from whom you
purchased the system, or a telephone
supply store, can advise you regarding
the proper converter.

3
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AREA CODE
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE
Installing the 9V battery
Installation of a 9V battery is optional, however when installed,
the battery provides better performance for the speakerphone.
1Remove the plastic cover over the
telephone memory directory.
3Insert a 9V battery.
2Open the battery compartment
door using the flat edge of a
screwdriver.
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AREA CODE
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE
4Close the battery door.
5Replace the plastic cover
over memory directory.
BATTERY
Battery Safety Precautions
For your safety, please follow these precautions:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, mutilate, wet, or dispose of battery in fire.
• Keep battery out of reach of children.
• Replace only with 9V battery.
• When replacing the battery, be sure to unplug the phone line from the
phone before inserting the battery.

4
DESK OR TABLETOP INSTALLATION
Phone Cord Wrap
You can remove the base plate
and wrap any extra phone cord to
get it out of the way; then replace
the base plate.
Plug the telephone
line cord into a
modular jack
[CALLA (RJ11C or
RJ14C) CA14A] and
into the PHONE
LINE jack on the
back of the unit.
2
ABC
MEM DIAL
FLASH STORE REDIAL
5
JKL
8
TUV
0
OPER
MUTE HOLD
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
SPEAKER
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER
1
4
GHI
7
PRS
*
TONE
3
DEF
6
MNO
9
WXY
#
PULSE TONE
LO VOLUME HI
RECEIVER
LO MED HI OFF LO HI
RINGER
Adjust the
RINGER volume
switch to the
desired setting.
Set the PULSE/TONE switch
to TONE if you use Touch-
Tone service; set it to PULSE if
you have rotary service.
Plug the handset cord into
the handset, and into the
telephone jack on the left
side of the unit.

5
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
The Speakerphone can be mounted on a wall phone plate (not
included).
Connect the phone cord to the
modular jack on the wall.
Slip the mounting holes over the wall
plate posts and slide the unit down
firmly into place.
PHONE LINE
BASE PLATE
PUSH TO
RELEASE
PUSH TO
RELEASE
Plug the phone cord into the phone
jack on the back of the unit, wrap the
extra line cord around the brackets on
the bottom of the base, and then thread
it through the bottom of
the base plate.
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.
PHONE LINE
BASE PLATE
PUSH TO
RELEASE PUSH TO
RELEASE
Remove the Base
Plate from the back
by pressing down on
the snap tabs located
at the top, and then
lifting it off.
THIS END UP FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP FOR WALL USE
BASE PLATE
PUSH TO
RELEASE PUSH TO
RELEASE
Rotate the handset hook.
FLASH STORE REDIAL
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER
Wall mount installation continued on next page

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION CONTINUED
PULSE TONE
LO VOLUME HI
RECEIVER
LO MED HI OFF LO HI
RINGER
USING THE SPEAKERPHONE
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION
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 finish 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.
Set the PULSE/TONE
switch to TONE if you use
Touch-Tone service; set it to
PULSE if you have rotary
service.
Set the RINGER VOLUME
switch as desired.
Plug the handset cord into the
handset and into the unit, and then
hang up the phone.
2
ABC
MEM DIAL
FLASH STORE REDIAL
5
JKL
8
TUV
0
OPER
MUTE HOLD
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
SPEAKER
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER
1
4
GHI
7
PRS
*
TONE
3
DEF
6
MNO
9
WXY
#

7
SPEAKERPHONE USE
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 sliding the VOLUME
control on the right side of the base unit.
• The speakerphone indicator light comes on when the
speakerphone is in use.
MAKING ACALL
1Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up the handset.
2Adjust volume if needed.
3Make your call.
4Press SPEAKER again to hang up the phone.
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSET
You can switch between speakerphone and handset while the
phone is dialing a number, or anytime during a conversation.
•Speaker to Handset — Pick up the handset.
•Handset to Speaker — Press SPEAKER, then hang up handset.
TIP: If you’re using the speakerphone in a noisy environment
and are in listening mode, you can improve the listening perfor-
mance by pressing MUTE. Just be sure to press MUTE again
before you try to speak.
RECEIVING ACALL
Make sure that the RINGER switch is set to HI or LOW or the phone
will not ring.
1Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up the handset
when the phone rings.
2Adjust volume if needed.
3Press SPEAKER again to hang up the phone.

8
USING THE FEATURES
VOLUME CONTROLS
Control the volume of both the handset and the speakerphone:
• Use the VOLUME control to adjust
speakerphone volume.
• Use the RECEIVER volume control to
adjust the handset volume.
PULSE TONE
LO VOLUME HI
RECEIVER
LO MED HI OFF LO HI
RINGER
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE
If you have Pulse (rotary) service, and want to access customer
calling services that require Tone dialing, such as getting informa-
tion from a local bank, you can use this feature.
1Press the TONE button ( *) after you have connected to the
service to enable Tone dialing.
2When you hang up, the phone automatically returns to Pulse
dialing mode.
MUTE BUTTON
The MUTE button deactivates the microphone for both the
speakerphone and the handset, so that anything you say cannot
be heard by the caller on the other end of the line.
• Press MUTE to mute the microphone (the indicator light
turns on).
• Press MUTE again to continue the phone conversation
(the indicator light turns off).
FLASH BUTTON
Press the FLASH button instead of using the hook switch to
activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call
transfer, which are provided by your local phone company.