GE 29255 Series Telephone User Manual


 
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Model 29255 Series
15405270 (Rev. 3 E/F)
01-02
Printed in China
TELEPHONE OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem Solution
No dial tone. Check hook switch to make
sure it pops up.
Won't dial out Make sure PULSE/TONE is
set to correct position.
Phone doesn’t ring Make sure RINGER switch
is set to LO or HI.
You might have too many
phones on one line.
Feedback when This is normal. Power
dialing in pulse mode fluctuates with phone
outpulsing.
Can’t be heard by other Make sure phone cord is
party securely plugged in.
Make sure other phones
aren't off the hook at the
same time you're using the
phone. It is normal for the
volume to drop when
additional phones are used
at the same time.
REDIAL
To automatically redial the last number you called:
1. Pick up the handset to get a dial tone.
2. Press REDIAL.
FLASH
Press the FLASH button instead of the hook switch to
activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call
transfer. Custom calling services are provided by the phone
company.
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Plug the telephone line cord
into the jack in the pocket on
the bottom of the phone.
2. Stuff the excess line cord into
the pocket.
3. Plug the other end of the line
cord in the wall jack.
4. Plug the coiled cord into the
handset. Plug the other end
into the jack on the lower end
of the base.
5. Slip the mounting holes on the
bottom of the telephone over
the wall plate posts and slide
the base down until the phone
is firmly in place. (Wall plate is
not included.)
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1. Plug the line cord into the jack in the pocket on the bottom of
the phone.
2. Run the telephone line cord through the guides on the
bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the coiled cord into the handset. Plug the other end into
the jack on the lower end of the base.
4. Set PULSE/TONE switch (on the side of the handset) to TONE
for touch-tone service, or set it to PULSE for rotary service. If
you don’t know which type of service you have, check with
the phone company.
5. Slide the RINGER switch (on top of the base) to the desired
volume.
6. Set the VOLUME switch (on the side of the handset) to the
desired listening volume.
7. Connect the telephone line cord to a modular telephone jack.
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11(CA11A) 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.
DESKTOP OR TABLETOP INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
VOLUME
You are able to control the listening level with the VOLUME
switch on the side of the handset. It has 3 levels: normal,
medium, and high.
MEMORY
Each of the memory buttons is capable of storing phone
numbers that are up to 16 digits. A, B, and C memory locations
are accessible by one press. Memory locations 1-9 require you
to press MEM DIAL for access.
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press the STORE button.
3. Dial the number to be stored (up to 16 digits).
4. Press STORE again.
5. Press a memory location button (A, B, C, or 1-9).
6. Remove the memo log from underneath its plastic cover and
record the name of the person whose number you stored.
7. Hang up the handset.
I
NSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
Use the REDIAL button to add pauses to a dialing sequence, for
example after you dial 9 for an outside line.
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
To change a stored number, you just replace it with a different
number using the procedure for storing a number.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Pick up the handset, and wait for a dial tone.
2. Press A, B, or C to access those stored numbers. For
numbers stored at memory locations 1-9, press MEM DIAL
and then number of the location in which the desired number
is stored.
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5
6
1
1
FLASH
MEM DIAL STORE REDIAL
ABC
2
DEF
3
1
JKL
5
MNO
6
GHI
4
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
PQRS
7
OPER
0
#
*
BAC
CHAIN DIALING
You can link several memory locations in sequence by following
this example:
Number is For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Pick up the handset to get a dial tone.
2. Press MEM DIAL and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press MEM DIAL and then
press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press MEM DIAL and then 9.
IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency
numbers, remain on the line and explain the reason
for the call to the dispatcher. Also, make these calls in
off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
NOTE: If you make a mistake while storing a number,
hang up and repeat the storing procedure.
TEMPORARY
TONE
If you have pulse service,
you can temporarily
change from pulse to tone
service in order to access
services that require tone
dialing (such as getting
information from a local
bank). After dialing the
telephone number, press
and release the tone
button, marked with an
asterisk (*). When you
hang up, your phone
returns to pulse service.
A/B/C
memory
location
buttons
MEM
DIAL
button
STORE
button
FLASH
button
REDIAL
button
3
2
3
2
4
6. Set the VOLUME switch (on the side of the handset) to the
desired listening volume.
7. Set PULSE/TONE switch (on the side of the handset) to TONE
for touch-tone service, or set it to PULSE for rotary service. If
you don’t know which type of service you have, check with
the phone company.
8. Slide the RINGER switch (on top of the base) to the desired
ringer volume.
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Mounting
holes
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7
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ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc.
(An Alcatel /Thomson Multimedia Joint Venture)
© 2001 ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® déposée(s)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunica-
tions 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 telecommunica-
tions 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 provided by
the telephone company.
Party lines are subject to telephone company 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.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for
Hearing Aid Compatibility.
INDUSTRY CANADA NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET
BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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 interfer-
ence 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. This apparatus does not exceed the class B
limits for RF noise emissions specified in the RFI regulations of
the Industry Canada.
REN NUMBER
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 the number of devices you
may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should
contact your local telephone company.
SERVICE
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc. 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.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty
period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for
replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product
complete with accessories in the original carton (or
equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
c/o Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5T 2V7
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not
a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties
and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable
legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to
disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and
other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to
be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty
service, you may write to:
ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
Thomson multimedia Ltd.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference.
This information is required if service is needed during the
warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
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NAME OF STORE
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