GE 29490GE2 technical specifications To attach the wall mounting pedestal, To connect Lines 1 +

Modular telephone line jack

Wall plate

29490

Two Line Caller ID Speakerphone with 13 Number Memory User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

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

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.

Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services.

Your Caller ID phone enables you to:

•Identify callers before you answer the phone.

•View the time and date of each incoming call.

•Record up to 75 Caller ID messages sequentially.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when the phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone.

SHORT GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY USED IN

THIS MANUAL

Hook switch. The part of the phone that pops up to activate the phone line when the handset is lifted from the base.

Off-hook.A term used to describe the phone in its active mode when the handset is off of the base cradle or when the SPEAKER button is pressed.

On-hook.A term used to describe the phone in an inactive mode.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the following items:

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INSTALLING AND REPLACING THE BATTERIES

Your Caller ID phone uses 4 AA-size alkaline batteries for receiving and storing Caller ID records and for storing the numbers you use for memory dialing, pulse dialing, and redial.

IMPORTANT: You will have approximately 90 seconds to replace the batteries before the memories stored are lost. Please read the instructions before replacing the batteries and have the batteries ready to be inserted beforehand.

IMPORTANT: If you are not going to use the telephone for more than 30 days, remove the batteries because they may leak and damage the unit.

1. Press down and out on the snap tab located on the top of the mounting bracket. Lift the bracket off.

2. Release latch on battery compartment and remove cover.

3.Insert 4 AA-size alkaline batteries

as shown on the diagram in the battery compartment.

4.Snap the battery compartment door back into place and replace the mounting bracket.

5.If the line cord was previously connected, re-attach it to the unit and check your memory locations.

NOTE: If the low battery icon appears in the display, you need to replace the batteries. It is important that you replace the batteries as soon as possible in order to maintain Caller ID operation.

INSTALLATION

DESKTOP INSTALLATION

REVIEW

A	B	C
DELETE		DIAL
MENU		CONFER
STORE		LINE 2
MUTE		LINE 1
PAUSE		EXIT
VOLUME	SPEAKER	HOLD
REDIAL		FLASH

OFF - Telephone will not ring.

LO - Sound will be lowest.

HI - Sound will be loudest.

6.Press the LINE 1 button if the LINE 1 telephone cord is connected. Otherwise, press LINE 2.

7.The unit is properly installed if you pick up the handset and hear the dial tone. Otherwise, recheck all installation steps.

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

A B C

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SPEAKER

Your speakerphone can also be mounted on a wall plate (not included).

To attach the wall mounting pedestal:

•Turn the phone over so that the bottom of the base is facing up and the thickest end is pointing away from you.

•With the rounded end of the pedestal pointing upward, insert the tab on the end of the pedestal into the lower middle slot on the bottom of the base, then push the pedestal down until the two tabs on the left and right corners of the pedestal snap (lock) into the two lower slots on the bottom of the base.

To connect LINES 1 + 2:

There are two possible connections.

Refer to Figure 1 at beginning of Installation section if you have one single line (RJ11C) phone jack or one dual-line (RJ14C) phone jack.

1. Connect one end of either straight telephone line cord to

the jack marked LINE 1+2 on the back of the base.

2. Connect the other end to the single-line or dual-line wall

phone jack.

NOTE: If you connect the telephone line cord to the single-line

NOTE: You have 20 seconds following an entry before the phone returns to the Summary Screen.

SETTING YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE

The telephone uses the programmed area codes to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. Numbers that match the local area code are displayed as seven digits and are used for dialing back previous numbers. Entering your local area code will also help you immediately know if the call is local or long distance when viewing the CID records in the display.

NOTE: If you make a mistake and want to start over again, press the DELETE button to delete all of the digits.

1.Press the MENU button until LOCAL AREA CODE shows in the display.

2.Press the REVIEW ^ button to enter the second and third digit.

3.Press the REVIEW V button to enter digit.

4.Press the MENU button to save.

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE

This adjustment changes the Caller ID prompts to be displayed in English, French, or Spanish.

1.Press the MENU button until ENG FRA ESP shows in the display.

2.Use the REVIEW ^ or V button to select ENG, FRA or ESP.

3.Press the MENU button to save.

SETTING THE CONTRAST

This adjustment allows you to adjust the contrast of the display.

1.Press the MENU button until CONTRAST shows in the display.

2.Use the REVIEW ^ or V button to select level 1,2,3,4, or 5.

3.Press the MENU button to save.

SETTING THE DIAL MODE

DIALING BACK

When reviewing Caller ID records, you can dialback the numbers shown on the display by pressing the DIAL button.

NOTE: If PICKUP PHONE shows in the display, no other changes to the number can be made. The information sent from the telephone company is known to be a valid number for dialing back (used only in very limited areas). Once you pickup the phone, the number is automatically dialed.

NOTE: Make sure either line button 1 or 2 is pressed, when the handset is picked-up or the speakerphone is in use.

IF YOU PROGRAMMED YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE IN

THE SET UP MENU

1.Use the REVIEW ^ or V button to display the number you want to dial.

2.Press the DIAL button.

•If you see a number with seven digits (i.e. 555-1234), then the call is from within your area code. However, this does not guarantee the call is a local call.

•If you see a number with 11 digits (i.e. 1-234-555-1234), then the call is not from within your area code.

NOTE: A timer (10 seconds on-hook and 3 seconds off-hook) located in the upper right side of the display will start, letting you know how much time is left until the unit returns to the Summary Screen.

3.If you are at on-hook and “PICKUP OR ADJ” displays, you can adjust the phone number format by pressing the DIAL button. If the phone is off-hook and “ADJUST” shows in the display, you can adjust the phone number format by pressing the DIAL button. For example, sometimes a 7-digit local number cannot be dialed because it requires a 10-digit or 11-digit format. Press the DIAL button repeatedly to scroll through the 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers.

7-digits:7-digit telephone number (i.e. 555-5555)

10-digits:3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number (i.e. 425-555-5555)

11-digits:long distance code 1 + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number (i.e. 1-425-555-5555)

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.

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. This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for RF noise emissions specified in the RFI regulations of the Industry Canada.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid

Compatibility.

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

			CAUTION:
			RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
			DO NOT OPEN
	THE LIGHTNING	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE		THE EXCLAMATION
WARNING:TO	FLASH AND ARROW	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO		POINT WITHIN THE
	HEAD WITHIN THE	NOT REMOVE COVER (OR		TRIANGLE IS A
PREVENT FIRE OR	TRIANGLE IS A	BACK). NO USER		WARNING SIGN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK	WARNING SIGN	SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.		ALERTING YOU OF
	ALERTING YOU OF	REFER SERVICING TO		IMPORTANT
HAZARD, DO NOT	“DANGEROUS	QUALIFIED SERVICE		INSTRUCTIONS
EXPOSETHIS	VOLTAGE” INSIDE	PERSONNEL.		ACCOMPANYING
PRODUCT TO RAIN	THE PRODUCT.			THE PRODUCT.
	SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
OR MOISTURE.

Model 29490	ATLINKS Communications Canada Inc.
00002010 (Rev. 2 E)	© 2004 ATLINKS Communications Canada, Inc.
04-51	Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China	Marque(s) ® déposée(s)

Base	Handset Handset	Desktop/wall	4-wire
	cord	mounting	telephone
		pedestal	line cord

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

To properly connect your phone to your telephone lines, you should identify the type of wall jack(s) you have. You will need an RJ11C (for a single line) or a RJ14C (for two lines) type modular phone jack, which might look

like the one pictured here. If you don’t

have either modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get

one installed.

INSTALLATION & SETUP

Quick dial/emergency

	display	memory (buttons)
DELETE(button)
				REVIEW (button)
MENU(button)				DIAL (button)
STORE			REVIEW	CONFER
				(conference
(button)
	A	B	C	button)
MUTE
	DELETE		DIAL	LINE 2
	MENU		CONFER
(indicator)	STORE		LINE 2	(indicator)
MUTE	MUTE		LINE 1	LINE 2
	VOLUME	PAUSE	EXITHOLD
(button)		REDIAL SPEAKER	FLASH	(button)
VOLUME				LINE 1
				(button)
(button)				LINE 1
REDIAL/PAUSE				(indicator)
(button)				HOLD (button)

SPEAKER (indicator)	FLASH/EXIT (button)
SPEAKER (button)
CAUTION: Disconnect the phone cord from the wall outlet

before installing or replacing the batteries.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

•Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

•Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone, such as faxes, other phones, or modems.

A coiled handset cord and two straight telephone line cords are packaged with your unit. Your two-line phone should be placed on a level surface such as a tabletop or desk.

To attach the desktop pedestal:

•Turn the phone over so that the bottom of the base is facing up and the thickest end is facing away from you.

•With the rounded end of the wedge pointing downward, insert the tab on the rounded end of the pedestal into the upper middle slot on the bottom of the base, then push the pedestal down until the two tabs on the left and right corners of the pedestal snap (lock) into the two upper slots on the bottom of the base.

To connect LINES 1 + 2:

There are two possible connections.

Refer to Figure 1 if you have one single line (RJ11C) phone jack or one dual-line (RJ14C) phone jack.

1.Connect one end of either straight telephone line cord to the jack marked LINE 1+2 on the back of the base.

2.Connect the other end to the single-line or dual-line wall phone jack.

FIGURE 1	FIGURE 2
One dual-line jack or	Two single-
one single-line wall	line wall
phone jack	phone jacks

NOTE: If you connect the telephone line cord to the single- line (RJ11C) wall phone jack, you will only be able to use one telephone line (either LINE 1 or LINE 2) but not both lines simultaneously.

Refer to Figure 2 if you have two single-line (RJ11C) phone jacks.

1.Connect one end of either straight telephone line cord to the jack marked LINE 1+2 on the back of the base.

2.Connect one end of the other straight telephone line cord to the jack marked LINE 2 on the back of the base.

3.Connect the other end of each straight telephone line cord to the two single line wall phone jack.

4.Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the opposite end into the base.

5.Set the RINGER LINE 1 and RINGER LINE 2 volume switches located at the back of the base to the desired loudness.

(RJ11C) wall phone jack, you will only be able to use one telephone

line (either LINE 1 or LINE 2) but not both lines simultaneously.

Refer to Figure 2 at beginning of Installation section if you have two single-line (RJ11C) phone jacks.

1.Connect one end of either straight telephone line cord to the jack marked LINE 1+2 on the back of the base.

2.Connect one end of the other straight telephone line cord to the jack marked LINE 2 on the back of the base.

3.Connect the other end of each straight telephone line cord to the two single line wall phone jack.

NOTE : If desired, gather the extra telephone line cord together and store inside the wall mounting bracket.

4.Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the unit down into place (wall plate not included).

5.Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the opposite end into the base.

6.Set the RINGER LINE 1 and RINGER LINE 2 volume switches located at the back of the base to the desired loudness.

OFF - Telephone will not ring. LO - Sound will be lowest. HI - Sound will be loudest.

7.Press the Line 1 button if the Line 1 telephone cord is connected. Otherwise, press the Line 2 button.

8.The unit is properly installed if you pick up the handset and hear the dial tone. Otherwise, recheck all installation steps.

DATA PORT

This phone is equipped with a LINE2 jack for you to connect an auxiliary phone device, such as a fax machine, computer modem, answering machine, or even a cordless phone. You can install the phone as described in “Two Lines on a Single Modular Jack”, then you can use the LINE2 jack to connect your fax machine and receive faxes on the phone number for line 2.

SETTING UP THE CALLER ID MENU

You should not plug the telephone into the modular jack while setting up the Caller ID menu.

1.Press the MENU button to enter the menu feature configuration mode.

#1. >ENG FRA ESP (CID language default English)

#2. CONTRAST (default level is 3).

#3. LOCAL AREA CODE

#4.TONE/PULSE (Default is tone dialing).

2.Press the MENU button to scroll through the 4 menu screens.

3.Use the REVIEW ^ or V buttons to select the desired setting.

This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary) dialing.

1.Press the MENU button until TONE/PULSE MODE shows in the display.

2.Press the REVIEW ^ or V button to show the current dialing mode. The default is TONE dialing.

3.To change the dialing mode, press the review key. The display alternates between the two modes.

4.Press the MENU button to save.

NOTE: The phone will exit set up after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

REMINDER: The time and date are programmed automatically when the first Caller ID record is successfully received after set up.

CALLER ID FEATURES

SUMMARY SCREEN

The Summary Screen shows the current time, date, and number of new calls to review. It is displayed until any button is pressed.

NOTE: The number of new calls is displayed until all new calls have been reviewed.

RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS

This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time. The unit can store up to 75 calls for later review. When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed.

REVIEWING CALL RECORDS

•Press the REVIEW ^ or V button to view the call records.

•Press the REVIEW ^ button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest.

•Press the REVIEW V button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.

•When all of the records have been viewed, START/END appears in the display.

DELETING CALL RECORDS

•To delete the record shown in the display, press the DELETE button once.

•To delete all records while reviewing, press and hold the DELETE button for about three seconds. DELETE ALL? appears in the display. Press DELETE again to complete.

4.To dial the displayed number, and the phone is on-hook, pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER button before the timer reaches 0. If the phone is off-hook, wait until the time reaches 0. NOW DIALING shows in the display and the number is dialed.

NOTE: Make sure either the 1 or 2 line button is pressed.

IF YOU DID NOT PROGRAM YOUR LOCAL AREA

CODE IN THE SET UP MENU

1.Use the REVIEW ^ or V buttons to display the number you want to dial. You will only see 10-digit numbers (i.e. 234- 555-1234).

2.See steps 2 through 4 in the previous section to complete the dialback process.

CALLER ID DISPLAY MESSAGES

The following special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit:

BLOCKED CALL	The caller of the incoming call is
	registered as “Private Number” and
	their Caller ID information is withheld.
CALL WAITING	Indicates a call is waiting on the line.
	Battery power level is low.
NO CALLS	The caller memory is empty.
START/END	You are at the beginning or the end of the
	Caller ID memory log.
UNKNOWN	The incoming call does not have Caller ID
CALLER	service or their service area is not linked
	to yours. If UNKNOWN CALLER
	appears along with a calling number, the
	name information for that number was
	not available.

SPEAKERPHONE BASICS

SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION

Your phone features a speakerphone for ease of use and convenience during a phone conversation. At any time during a conversation, you can lift the handset to stop using the speakerphone. Likewise, when you are using the handset, press the SPEAKER button and place the handset in the cradle to switch to the 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.