GE 29568 User manual

Model 29568
Big Button Speakerphone
with Audio Boost and
Visual Ringer User’s Guide

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Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical
specifications.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
The equipment must 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.

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Interference Information
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may
interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly
installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this
manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured,
although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation.
If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment
on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television
receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver,
plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The
user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and
complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part
15 FCC Rules and Regulations.
Telephone Network Information
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the
telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may
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.
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. If these changes are expected
to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the
telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to
maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of
your telephone from your line.

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REN Number
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
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.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards
for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

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Introduction
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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS
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.
CAUTION:

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Table of Contents
Important InformatIon.......2
Interference InformatIon...3
telephone network
InformatIon..................3
ren number .....................4
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty
(hac)...........................4
IntroductIon .....................5
before you begIn ..............7
Parts CheCklist ..................7
telePhone JaCk
requirements...................7
Important InstallatIon
InformatIon .................8
imPortant installation
Guidelines........................8
base layout.......................9
InstallIng the phone....... 10
ConneCtinG the telePhone
line ................................10
installinG the Wall
mountinG BraCket ......11
telephone operatIon ...... 12
sPeakerPhone...................12
PlaCinG aCall .................13
handset .......................13
sPeakerPhone..............13
ansWerinG aCall.......13
audio Boost................13
handset .......................13
sPeakerPhone..............14
Volume ..............................14
Flash .................................14
redial ................................15
memory .............................15
storinG anumBer in
memory .........................15
addinG aPause to the
dialinG sequenCe ........16
ChanGinG a
stored numBer............16
dialinG anumBer From
memory .........................16
dialinG the emerGenCy
quiCk dial numBers ...16
Chain dialinG From
memory .........................17
troubleshootIng guIde... 18
general product care ... 20
servIce............................ 20
Index .............................. 22

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Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type
modular telephone jack, which might look
like the one pictured here, installed in your
home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call
your local phone company to find out how
to get one installed.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Base
Handset
Telephone
line cord
Mounting
bracket
Handset
cord

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Important Installation Information
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals,
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the
phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near a telephone (modular) jack.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy
street, and electrical noise, such motors, microwave
ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating
appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low
temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid cordless telephones or personal computers.

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Base Layout
Speaker
(indicator)
FLASH
(button)
REDIAL/PAUSE
(button)
STORE
(button)
SPEAKER
(button)
AUDIO
BOOST
(button)
Speaker
volume
switch
Ringer
Volume
switch
Handset
receiver
volume
switch
MEM
(button) Visual Ring
(indicator)
Emergency
1-touch
(buttons)

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Installing the Phone
Connecting the Telephone Line
NOTE: The unit is shipped from the factory for
placement on a level surface.
1. Choose an area near a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and
place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as
a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL
LINE jack at the top of the base and the other end into a
modular jack.
3. Place the handset into the cradle.
4. Adjust the HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME switch to the
desired listening level: HI, MID, or LO
5. Adjust the RINGER VOLUME switch to the desired setting:
HI, LOW or OFF.
6. Adjust the SPEAKER VOLUME switch to the desired
listening level.

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The unit is properly installed if you pick up the handset and
hear the dial tone. If you don’t hear a dial tone recheck all
the installation steps.
Installing the Wall Mounting Bracket
If your speakerphone is to be mounted on a wall:
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the base & rotate it
so the text on the bracket “THIS END UP FOR WALL USE” is
nearest the TEL LINE jack.
2. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on
the back of the base.
3. Thread the telephone line cord out through the large
rectangle opening on the mounting
bracket.
4. Attach the mounting bracket to the
base, take care to thread phone cord
into small slot on top of bracket to
prevent pinching the cord.
5. Connect the other end on the
telephone line cord into a modular telephone wall jack.
6. Tuck the excess telephone line cord into the pocket of the
mounting bracket.
7. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide
the unit down firmly into place. (Wall plate not included.)
8. Stuff excess cord through slots into pocket.

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Telephone Operation
Speakerphone
For hands-free operation and convenience, this unit is
equipped with a speakerphone.
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.
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 adjusting the
VOLUME control on the right side of the base.
• The speakerphone indicator comes on when the
speakerphone is in use.

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Placing a Call
Handset
1. Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone.
2. Dial the number you want to call.
3. When finished, hang up the handset.
Speakerphone
1. Press the SPEAKER button on the base and listen for a dial
tone.
2. Dial the number you want to call.
3. When finished, press the SPEAKER button to hang up.
Answering a Call
NOTE: Make sure the ringer switch is set to HI
or LO, or the phone will not ring. The visual ring
indicator will flash at all settings.
Audio Boost
You may press this button to temporarily boost the volume of
the handset receiver during a call. To return to normal levels,
press the button again. The Volume levels will also return to
normal when handset is replaced on the base after a call.
Handset
1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset.
2. When finished, hang up the handset.

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Speakerphone
1. When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button to
answer a call.
2. When finished, press the SPEAKER button to hang up.
You may switch between the speakerphone and the handset
during the dialing process or anytime during a conversation.
Speakerphone to Handset - Pick up the handset to disable
the speakerphone. The speakerphone indicator turns off.
Handset to Speakerphone - Press the SPEAKER button, and
then hang up the handset. The speakerphone indicator turns
on and the handset is disabled.
Volume
You can control the volume of both the handset receiver and
the speakerphone.
While using the handset or speakerphone, you may adjust
the receiver or speaker volume controls, to the desired
listening level.
Flash
Press the FLASH button to activate customer calling services
such as call waiting or call transfer, which are provided by
your local phone company.

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Redial
You may redial the last number you called by pressing the
REDIAL/PAUSE button after you get a dial tone.
NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory the
last phone number you dialed (as many as
32 digits). If you pressed any numbers after
dialing the phone number, (for example, when
accessing a voice-menu system) those numbers
also are redialed.
Memory
Store as many as 13 numbers in memory for easy dialing.
Three can be stored in the Emergency Quick Dial locations,
and ten additional numbers in the numbered keys (0-9).
Storing a Number in Memory
1. Make sure the telephone is properly installed. Pick up the
handset and listen for the dial tone. If you don’t hear the
dial tone, recheck or repeat the installation steps.
2. Press the SPEAKER button or pick up the handset.
3. Press the STORE button.
4. Dial the number to be stored (up to 16 digits)
5. Press the STORE button again.
6. Press a memory location (0-9 on the keypad), or an
Emergency Quick Dial button.
7. Press the SPEAKER button or hang up the handset.

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Adding a Pause to the Dialing Sequence
Use the REDIAL/PAUSE button to insert a delay in the dialing
sequence when storing a number, for example, when you
need to dial 9 to get an outside line.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE at the point in the dialing sequence in
which a pause is required.
The pause time is approximately four seconds, if additional
time is needed, press the REDIAL/PAUSE button again.
Changing a Stored Number
Change a stored number by replacing it with a different
number.
Dialing a Number from Memory
You can dial numbers from memory when using the handset
or speakerphone. When you get a dial tone, press the MEM
button followed by the memory location (0-9) for the number
you want to dial.
Dialing the Emergency Quick Dial Numbers
If you have previously programmed your Emergency Quick
Dial numbers, you only need to press the button after you
get a dial tone.

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Chain Dialing from Memory
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence
of numbers, for instance if you use a calling card for a
frequently called long distance number. By dialing each part
of the sequence from memory. The following example shows
how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long
distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long Distance Access Number 7
Authorization Code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset).
2. Press the MEM button and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press the MEM button
and then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press the MEM button and then 9.

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Troubleshooting Guide
No dial tone
• Check installation:
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the
base unit and the wall phone jack.
• Check the hook switch. Make sure it fully extends when
the handset is lifted from the cradle.
• You must have touch-tone service on your line to use this
phone. If you do not know what type of service you have,
check with the phone company.
• Make sure speakerphone indicator comes on (if
using speakerphone.)
• Unplug the phone, wait 30 seconds, and plug the phone
back in. Then lift the handset to check the dial tone.
• Connect another phone to the same modular jack; if the
second phone doesn’t work, the problem might be with
your wiring or local service.
• Place the handset in the base for at least 20 seconds.
Phone doesn’t ring
• Make sure ringer switch is set to LO or HI.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line.
Unplug some extension phones.
• Check for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone, see solutions
for “No dial tone.”

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Low handset or speaker volume
• Check the receiver or speaker volume settings.
Can’t be heard by other party
• Make sure phone cord is securely plugged in.
• Make sure extension phones are on the hook at the same
time you’re using the phone. It is normal for the volume
to drop when additional extension phones are used at
the same time.
Memory dialing
• Make sure you entered numbers correctly. (See
“Memory.”)
•Make sure the telephone is properly installed. Pick up the
handset and listen for the dial tone. If you don’t hear the
dial tone, recheck or repeat the installation steps.

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General Product Care
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow
these guidelines:
• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for example,
motors or fluorescent lamps ).
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping the unit and other rough treatment.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder
because this will damage the finish.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship
the phone at a later date.
Service
Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift
recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this
product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from
accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.