GE 2-9720 Telephone User Manual


 
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
The light intensity of the digital display can be adjusted for day/nigh!
lighting conditions. With each press of the BRIGHTNESS switch, the
brightness will toggle between high and low.
ANTENNAS
AM Antenna - A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates the need for
an outside antenna for AM reception. Rotating the unit slightly may
improve reception for distant AM stations.
FM Antenna - The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power
cord picks up moderate to strong stations and eliminates the need
for an external antenna in most strong signal areas. For best recep-
tion, be sure the power cord is stretched out to its full length. Do not
coil or bunch the cord together. Changing position of the power cord
may improve reception.
NO-WORRY BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM
The clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can
be powered by a customer-installed 9 volt alkaline battery (not includ-
ed). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless a bat-
tery is installed.
When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is
unplugged, the battery will power the clock radio to maintain time
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and alarm settings. When on battery power, the digital display will
not light. However, should WAKE TIME occur during the power in-
terruption, the radio will operate or the alarm will sound if remaining
battery power is adequate. Normal operation will resume after AC
power is restored so you will not have to reset time or alarm.
Install battery as follows:
1. To remove battey compartment door (located on bottom of radio),
push the door latch in the direction of the arrow on the battery
door and lift door off cabinet.
2. Connect a 9-volt batte~ to connectors.
3. Insert battery in compartment and replace compartment door.
NOTE: Alkaline batteries are recommended. Carbon-zinc batteries
may be used but memory holding time will be substantially reduced.
Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is approximately 4
hours, which should take care of short, nuisancetype AC power
failures. To preserve battery power, the unit should remain plugged
into an AC outlet. Aa batteries get older, their voltage drops and
memory may be lost. Be sure to replace the batte~ periodically and
dispose of the “dead” batte~ in a proper manner, in accordance with
your State and local regulations. Remove battery if the unit will be
unplugged or stored for more than a few weeks. A leaky battery can
damage the unit.