12-Number Memory Two-Line Telephone User's Guide 2-9421 BEFORE YOU BEGIN MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS You need an RJ11C or RJ14C 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. INSTALLATION DESKTOP INSTALLATION FIGURE 1. One dual-line jack Cord from LINE 1+2 jack FIGURE 2. Two single-line jacks Cord from LINE 1+2 jack MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS CHOOSE A LINE · Press LINE 1 or LINE 2. When the handset is off hook, an indicator lights above the button indicating the line is in use. NOTE: You can use the telephone if you have only one incoming line. However you cannot access a second line. Also see" Batteries for Supplementary Power". GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your Telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: · Avoid putting it 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/or 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 it at a later date. (RJ14C) (RJ11C) Cord from LINE 2 jack (RJ11C) INSTALL THE BATTERIES BATTERIES FOR SUPPLEMENTARY POWER Four `AA'-size alkaline batteries (not included) provide power for LINE 1 and LINE 2 indicator lights. If you want the line indicators to light when a line is in use or ringing, install the optional batteries. Battery 1. If telephone is wall mounted, remove from mounting. 2. Unplug modular jack from the phone wall outlet. 3. Slide memory directory up and off phone to expose battery compartment door. 4. Slide flat blade screwdriver down between the cabinet and top of door and snap open door. Remove battery door. 5. Install 4 `AA' batteries (2 for each line) as indicated on the diagram in the battery compartment. If using this phone for one line operation, only insert the two batteries for that line. compartment 2 WHITE GRAY REDIAL Use REDIAL, to quickly redial the last number that was manually dialed. This is useful when a line is busy for a long time. 1. Pick up the handset. 2. Wait for dial tone. 3. Press the REDIAL button. The phone automatically redials the last number that was dialed (up to 32 digits). WHITE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Problem No dial tone. Won't dial out Phone doesn't ring Light and tone fluctuating with phone outpulsing. Can't be heard by other party 3 1 4 Solution · · · · · · · · Check hook switch to make sure it pops up. Make sure TONE/PULSE is set to correct position. Check if a LINE button depressed. Check RINGER VOLUME. You might have too many phones on one line. This is normal as power is feedback flutter when dialing in pulse mode. Make sure phone line is connected properly. Make sure other phones are not OFF hook at the same time. If so, this is normal condition as volume drops when additional phones are used at once. Make sure you entered numbers correctly. (See "Memory.") Is Lithium battery installed correctly. Does lithium battery need to be replaced. Check all of the phones on this line. Check the "AA" batteries. Switch the line cord jacks for lines 1 and 2. A coiled handset cord and two straight telephone line cords are packaged with your unit. 1. (See Figure 1) If you have one dual-line phone jack (RJ14C). Plug the white straight cord in the LINE 1+2 jack at the top of the base. Plug the opposite end of the cord into the modular RJ14C dual-line jack. (See Figure 2) or if you have two single-line phone jack (RJ11C). Plug the grey straight cord in the LINE 1+2 jack at the top of the base. Plug the white straight cord into the LINE 2 jack. Then, plug the opposite end of the cords into the modular RJ11C jacks. 2. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the opposite end into the base. 3. Set the RINGER 1 and RINGER 2 volume switches to HI, LO or OFF. Note in OFF position that line will not ring. Your telephone has separate and distinct ringer sounds for each line this will allow you to determine (audibly) the line of an incoming call. 4. Set mode switch to TONE. Note that if you have problems dialing switch to PULSE. handset hook FLASH BUTTON Press the FLASH button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are provided by your local phone company. Do not use the hook switch because you might hang up the phone. HOLD BUTTON · Press HOLD button and hang up the handset. The LINE indicator blinks to indicate the party is on hold. TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Note: If one line is disconnected (i.e., unplugged from the phone jack), the indicator light for that line will stay lit until the line is reconnected or the batteries for that line are removed. Memory dialing Memory Loss · · · · · · 6. Replace door and directory. 7. Plug the phone into modular jack. BATTERIES FOR BACKUP MEMORY A consumer replaceable long-life lithium battery (3V) is installed in the phone to provide backup power for retaining numbers in memory. The lithium battery compartment is located on the bottom of the telephone base. 1. 2. 3. 4. If telephone is wall mounted, remove from mounting. Unplug modular jack from the phone wall outlet. Remove wall mount to expose battery compartment. Using a pointed object open the battery door and remove. 5. Insert a pointed object, in opening at either end of the battery cartridge and lift up. 6. Slide battery cartridge out and dispose of immediately. 7. Insert replacement battery cartridge and snap into place .The battery cartridge can be inserted only one way. Replace door. 8. Replace wall mount. 9. Plug the phone into modular jack. 10. You may have to reprogram some or all of the numbers into memory. At this phone 1. Pick up handset. 2. Press LINE on hold. From another phone 1. Pick up handset. Indicator lights do not Turn on or off properly 1 FLASH STORE REDIAL MEMORY DIAL CONFERENCE BUTTON Enables you to carry on three-way conversation using LINES 1 and 2 simultaneously. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place first party on HOLD. Press the alternate LINE. Dial phone number for second party. Press CONF and talk to both parties. When finished with conference press LINE 1 or 2 to talk privately and disconnect other line. 6. When finished hang up. WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION ACCESSORY ORDERING INFORMATION Please call 1-800-338-0376 Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 8 PM to order a lithium battery cartridge (part number 5-1923; price $2.95 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling). We bring good things to life. FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company 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. Notes · This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. · Party lines are subject to state 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. · Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, 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. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · Do not disassemble, mutilate, puncture, wet, or dispose of battery in fire. Like other batteries of this type, if it is burned or punctured, it could release toxic materials which can cause injury. INTERFERENCE INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is "receiving" the interference). · Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. · Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How T Identify and o Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, W ashington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. VOLUME The volume controls for the handset and line ringers are separate on this phone so you can adjust one without affecting the others. To adjust the handset volume, use the RECEIVER HI MID LO switch on the right side of the phone. To adjust RINGER 1 and RINGER 2 volumes, use the switches on the front of the base unit to choose HI, LO or OFF. Note that, if in the OFF position, that line will not ring. Your telephone has separate and distinct ringer sounds for each line allowing you to determine (audibly) the line of an incoming call. 1. Rotate the handset hook. 2 2. Press down and out on the two snap tabs located on the top of the wall mount. Lift adapter off. 3. Plug white straight line cord into base jack LINE 1+2. Note that you must use a RJ14C jack. 4 3 4. Reverse the wall mount so that the thickest part is at the bottom of the base. Place about 3" of the cord through the opening in the wall mount. 5. Replace the wall mount by inserting the top end in first and slide the base down. 5 6. Connect to the RJ14C wall jack and position 6 wall mount holes over the wall plate and slide down until wall mount/base assembly is firmly in place. 7. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the opposite end into the base. 8. Set the RINGER 1 and RINGER 2 volume switches to HI, LO or OFF. Note in OFF position that line will not ring. Your telephone has separate and distinct ringer sounds for each line this will allow you to determine (audibly) the line of an incoming call. 9. Set mode switch to TONE. Note that if you have problems dialing swi ...