GE 2-9180 warranty Limited Warranty, Desktop or Tabletop Installation, Interference Information

2-9180

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INSTALLATION
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS	WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

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LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

Big Button Telephone

User's Guide

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You need an RJ11 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

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1.Run the telephone line cord through the guides on the bottom of the phone.

2.Wrap the excess line cord around the cord wrap on the bottom of the phone.

3.Connect the telephone line cord to a modular telephone jack.

4.Set the VOLUME switch (on the side of the handset) to the desired listening volume.

5.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.

6.Slide the RINGER switch (on the side of the base) to LO or HI.

1a. If the modular phone jack is in the base plate on the wall where you're going to mount your phone, plug the telephone line cord into the jack; run the telephone line cord through the guides on the bottom of the phone; wrap the excess line cord around the cord wrap on the bottom of the phone; mount the phone on the posts; and set the RINGER switch and PULSE/TONE switch (described in detail below).

1b. If the modular phone jack is near the floor and you want to mount the phone on the wall, plug the telephone line cord into the modular jack.

2.Run the telephone line cord through the guides on the bottom of the phone.

3.Wrap the excess line cord around the cord wrap on the bottom of the phone.

4.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.)

5.Set the VOLUME switch (on the side of the handset) to the desired listening volume.

6.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.

7.Slide the RINGER switch (on the side of base) to LO or HI.

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• One year. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first

rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever

comes first.)

What we will do:

•Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit.

•The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

How to make a warranty claim:

•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927

•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

•Insure your shipment in case of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.

•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What your warranty does not cover:

•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)

•Installation and set-up service adjustments.

•Batteries.

•Damage from misuse or neglect.

•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

•Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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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.

USING THE TELEPHONE FEATURES

AUTOMATIC REDIAL

To automatically redial the last number you called:

1.Pick up the handset to get a dial tone.

2.Press REDIAL.

FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communica- tions 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.

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 To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify

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.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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REDIAL button

FLASH button

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

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HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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 fluctuates with phone outpulsing.
dialing in PULSE mode.
Can’t be heard by	• Make sure phone cord is securely plugged in.
other party	• 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.

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.

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2-9180 (Folded size 80 x 158 mm)		15401270 (Rev. 1	E/S) • Sht 1 of 2 (4 Folds)