Alarm Operation
The 29297 is equipped with two alarms. The alarms can be set independently to either radio or buzzer.
Setting the Alarm Time
1.Press alarm 1 or alarm 2.
2.Press the set button.
3.Use the CID 5or6 button to set the wake time. Press and hold for 3 seconds to quickly increase or decrease the time setting in 15 minute increments.
4.Press set to confirm.
Set alarm tone
1.Press the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button to review the setting.
2.Press and release the desired alarm button to choose radio, buzzer, or off.
3.A music note icon on the display indicates that the alarm is set to radio, a bell icon indicates that the alarm is set to buzzer.
Turning Off the Alarms
To turn off an alarm, press the alarm off, alarm 1, or alarm 2 buttons. The alarm setting is retained and comes on the next day.
Snooze Timer
After the wake mode is activated, you can silence it for another nine minutes by pressing the snooze button.
You may use the snooze feature repeatedly.
Setting the Snooze Timer
1.Press and release the SET button.
2.Press and release the snooze button. SNOOZE TIMER shows in the display.
3.Press and release the CID 5or6 button to set the snooze time in 1 minute increments or press and hold to scroll quickly. (The default is 9 minutes.)
4.Press SET to confirm.
Using the Sleep Timer
Use the sleep timer to play the radio for a desired amount of time (increments of 15 minutes up to two hours), and then have it shut off automatically. The default sleep time is 59 minutes.
1.Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting. Each press of the button will decrease the setting by 15 minutes.
2.The radio turns on automatically and the timer starts after you’ve selected the desired setting.
NOTE: To review the current sleep timer setting, press and release sleep.
3.To cancel the sleep timer and turn the radio off, press snooze or radio on/off.
Radio Operation
1.Press and release the radio on/off button to turn the radio on.
2.Press the AM/FM button to the select the desired broadcast band.
3.Rotate the tuning knob to select a radio station / frequency.
4.Rotate the volume control wheel to adjust the listening level.
5.To turn the radio off, press and release radio on/off.
Note: You can also turn on the radio after lifting up the handset by pressing the RADIO ON/OFF button.
Note: The Radio broadcast will automatically turn off when you picked up the handset. Broadcast will resume when you replace the handset on cradle.
Built-in AFC
The built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM mode. It helps keep the radio locked onto the FM stations/frequencies.
FM stereo is a built in function.
AM Antenna
A built-in antenna eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM reception. Moving the unit slightly may improve reception of distant AM signals.
FM Antenna
The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power cord picks up moderate to strong signals and eliminates the need for an external antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is stretched to its longest length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together. Changing position of the power cord may improve reception.
Caller ID (CID)
Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company and can store up to 70 calls for later review.
VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID feature of this product requires a subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company.
Summary Screen
The summary screen (display) shows the current time, current date and number of new calls to be reviewed. It is displayed until any button is pressed. Within 60 seconds of receiving a new call, the summary screen is displayed and the NEW CALL indicator comes on.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.
Receiving and Storing CID Records
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring. When 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 CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.
•Press the CID 5or6button to scroll through the call records.
•After all of the records are viewed, START/END appears in the display.
Deleting CID Records
•To delete the record showing in the display, press the delete button once.
•To delete all records (while reviewing), press and hold the delete button. DELETE ALL? appears in the display. Press delete again to confirm.
Dialing Back
When reviewing CID records, you may dialback the number showing in the display by pressing the dial button.
If you programmed your local area code in the set up menu
1.Use the CID 5or6button to display the number you want to dial.
•If you see a number with 7 digits (i.e. 555-1234), then the call was received 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 received was not from your area code.
2.Press the dial button and the display shows PICKUP/ADJ. You have 10 seconds to adjust the number and pick up the handset to dial, otherwise the unit returns to the currently reviewed call.
3.To adjust the phone number, press the dial button. 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)
4.To dial the displayed number, pick up the handset within 10 seconds. NOW DIALING shows in the display and the number is dialed.
If you did not program your local area code in the set up menu
1.Use the CID 5or6button to display the number you want to dial.
2.See steps 2 through 4 in the above section to complete the dialback sequence.
NOTE: If the CID record has a 7-digit or 10-digit number, adjusting only adds “1” digit to the dialed number. Press the dial button repeatedly to scroll through the 11,10,7 digit sequence, otherwise no adjustment may be made and the number is dialed as received.
Message Indicators
The following messages show the status of the phone, provide Caller ID information, or help you set up and use your phone.
NO CALLS | Indicates there is no record in memory. |
UNKNOWN | The incoming call is from an area not |
CALLER | serviced by CID or CID information is not sent. |
BLOCKED CALL | Caller information is blocked from transmission. |
ERROR | Caller information has been interrupted during |
| | | | transmission. |
NO DATA | Caller information is interrupted during transmission or |
| | | | the phone is excessively noisy. |
START/END | Indicates you are at the beginning or the end of the call |
| | | | record log. |
| | | | Battery power is low. |
Memory | |
The following buttons can be used as memory locations for storing data: 0-9 keys and memory buttons a, b, or c.
Storing a Number in Memory
1.Pick up the handset.
2.Press store.
3.Enter the telephone number, up to 16 digits (the phone number will not be dialed in this mode).
4.Press store.
5.Press the desired memory location button (0-9 or a, b, or c.)
6.Hang up the handset.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, hang up the handset and repeat the procedure for storing a number from the beginning.
Changing a Stored Number
Repeat the storage sequence in the Storing a Number in Memory section. The new number replaces the old number in the memory location.
NOTE: When the unit is first powered up, unwanted digits may be randomly created in memory locations. See Erasing a Stored Number to delete unwanted digits.
Erasing a Stored Number
1.Pick up the handset.
2.Press store.
3.Press redial.
4.Press store again.
5.Press the location (a, b, c, 0-9) to be erased.
Dialing a Number Stored in One-Touch Mem- ory Location (A, B, or C)
1.Pick up the handset.
2.Press the memory location button a, b, or c. The number in that memory location dials automatically.
Dialing Stored Numbers
1.Pick up the handset.
2.Press memory.
3.Press memory location 0-9. The number dials automatically.
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence
The redial button becomes a pause function when the store button is pressed first. It is valid only when storing numbers into memory locations.
Use the redial button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in an automatic dialing sequence. For example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when you enter codes to access your long distance company.
Chain Dialing from Memory
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, for instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called long distance number. Each part of the sequence is dialed from memory. The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:
The Number For | Memory Location |
Long distance access number | 7 |
Authorization code | 8 |
Frequently called long distance number | 9 |
1.Pick up the handset.
2.Press the memory button and then press 7.
3.When you hear the access tone, press memory and then press 8.
4.At the next access tone, press memory and then 9.
Troubleshooting Tips
Telephone Solutions
No Dial Tone
•Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and not damaged.
•Check the hook switch: It should fully extend from the base when the handset is lifted from the cradle?
Phone Does Not Ring
•Make sure the ringer is turned on.
•There may be too may extension phones connected to your line. Try disconnecting an extension phone.
•See solution for ”NO DIAL TONE. ”
Incoming and Outgoing Voice Volume Low
•Are other phones off hook at same time? If so, this is normal condition as volume drops when additional phones are used at once.
Caller ID Solutions
No Information is Shown After the Phone Rings
•To receive CID data, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone company.
•Wait until the second ring before answering. CID data is received after the 1st ring.
Error Message is Displayed
•ERROR appears in the display if the unit detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates either the presence of noise on the line, or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company.
•Wait until the second ring before answering.
General Product Care
To keep your unit 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 answerer 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.
Telephone Network Information
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line.
Service
Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd. 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:
Thomson Digital Technologies 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:
Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd. c/o Thomson Inc.
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.
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