GE 2-9710 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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
OPERATION ..............................9
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.’ 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
G. Changing or Correctinga
Stored ~umber .....................11
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. . . . PRUDUCT CARE ...................-.....12
A. To Xeplace 6ackup6attery ..........12
8. 8atte~ Safety Precautions . . . . . ... . ...12
C. General Product Care . . . . ..-~ . . . . ...13
D. Replaceable Telephone Cord .........13
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... A. Sewice Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...14
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
TELEPHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I5
SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...15
FCCREGiSTRAT!ON
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INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ............16
HEARING AID
COMPATIBILITY .............. . . . . . . . . ...16
CLOCK RADIO CONTROLS andFEATVRES. .17
A. Clock Radio Controls
and Features ......................17
CLOCK RADIO OPERATION ...............18
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Introduction .......................18
Power Failure Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . ...18
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...18
Automatic Radio Muting . . . . . . . . . . ...18
8uilt-in AFC .......................18
Antennas .........................19
Time Set ..........................19
Minutes and Seconds
Time Display ......................19
Wake Time ........................19
Wake to Radio or Alarm.... . . . . . . ...20
Sleep to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . ...20-21
Snooz-Alarm .......................2I
“NoWorry” Battery Backup System ...21
TWO YEAR LIMiTED WARRANTY
FM/AMCLOCK ..........................22
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INTRODUCTION
Thank YOU for purchasing aClock Radio Telephone from GE Communications Products.
Your new GE Model 2-9710 is acarefully 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 atelephone, 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
Handset Hook Switch
Memo~ Dial Button —Used when dialing anumber
stored in memo~, locations 1-9.
Store Button —Stores phone number in aMEMORY
location.
Redial Button —Redials the last number called. Also
works as PAUSE for Memory after other numbers have
been dialed.
Ringer Volume Switch —Adjusts the volume of the
ringer (Hi or Lo) or to turn ringer off.
Microphone
Earpiece
Quick Dial Buttons —Provide instant dialing of up to 3
important telephone numbers by pressing A, Bor C.
Dialing Mode Switch —Sets the dialing mode for either
Tone or Pulse (for rotary service).
Lithium Battery Cornpafiment —Located on the botiom
of the telephone handset.
(Long-Life Lithium Battery Cartridge is included).
Telephone Number Display
Te!ephone Line Cord
Coiled Cord —Connects the handset to the base unit.
AC Power Cord
Memory Directo~
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12 Number Memo~ -Includes 3positions for “One-touch” :B. Telephone
quick dialing for Emergency, etc. plus 9additional memories :Features
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Switchable Pulse~one Dialing -Touch Tone or Pulse ●
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INSTALLATION
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Follow these steps to connect your new telephone
for proper operation. Make sure you have amodular
telephone jack. Amodular (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 atelephone supply
store can advise you regarding the proper Convefier.
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1. Connect the Coiied
Plug COILED CORD
Place the HANDSET
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Plug the TELEPHONE LINE CORD into the :
telephone outlet. An RJIIC outlet jack ●
(illustrated) is required. If you don’t have an :
RJ1l C, an adapter can be purchased from any :
telephone store. ●
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3. Piug in the AC Power Cord ●
This clock radio telephone operates on 120V :
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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 atone. Return switch to
PULSE when call is completed.
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5. Ringer Volume
The RiNGER VOLUME switch located on the
HANDSET can be set to the following:
HI —M=imum Volume
LO —Lower Volume
OFF —Ringer is not heard
Your installation is completed.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
The GE Model 2-9710 Clock Radio Telephone provides normal :A. introduction
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. ●
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When finished, hang-up.
To Receive aCall
1. When phone rings, pick up HANDSET and talk.
2. When finished, hang-up HANDSET.
Note: Make sure RINGER Switch is not off.
Note: HANDSET must be returned to BASE for radio play and
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The telephone automatically remembers the last number diaied :
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The number will remain in “REDIAU’ until another number is :
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TELEPHONE MENIORY OPERATION
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Your new GE P~lcdel 2-97?0 Clock Radio Telephone has 12
memory locations capable of storing atelephone number of up
to 16 digits. Three telephone numbers can be stored in the 3Quick
Dial positions and dialed with one touch. (For example: you may
want to store emergency phone numbers for quick and easy
access). 9klemory positions are dialed with two touches
(&fE/VIORYD/AL and the number button 1-9 corresponding to’the
memory location).
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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, 8or 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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WHEN MAKING TEST CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
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 or late evening.
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.. ., or 9for memory location.
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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numbers in different memo~ locations. This is useful when
you must dial more than one number in memory to complete
acall, such as with frequent calls via an independent
service (e.g. MCI or Sprint).
For example Memoy Location
Local Access Number of Long
Distance Company and 2 or 3
pauses atend, press ......................6
Authorization Code (ID), press ...............7
Long distance phone number,
press ...................................8
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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