GE 15 Feb User Manual

2-9315  
Speakerphone  
w ith 12-Num ber Mem ory  
Users Guide  
We bring good things to life.  
INTRODUCTION  
Your GE speakerphone is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high  
quality perform ance. To get the m ost from your new telephone, we  
suggest that you take a few m inutes right now to read through this  
instruction m anual.  
The first section shows you how to install and set up the phone; next, it  
discusses speakerphone functions, followed by a section describing all of  
the phone features.  
If you have any questions or problem s, consult the Table of Contents, the  
Troubleshooting Guide, or the Index for the solution.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................... 1  
PARTS CHECKLIST ............................................................................................ 2  
INSTALLATION AND SET UP ................................................................................... 2  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ......................................................................................... 2  
REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 2  
INSTALLING THE 9V BATTERY ......................................................................... 3  
DESK OR TABLETOP INSTALLATION .................................................................. 4  
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 5  
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION CONTINUED ........................................................ 6  
USING THE SPEAKERPHONE ................................................................................... 6  
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION ................................................................................. 6  
SPEAKERPHONE USE ........................................................................................ 7  
MAKING A CALL .......................................................................................... 7  
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSET .................................................. 7  
RECEIVING A CALL ....................................................................................... 7  
USING THE FEATURES .......................................................................................... 8  
VOLUME CONTROLS ......................................................................................... 8  
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE .............................................................................. 8  
MUTE BUTTON ............................................................................................. 8  
FLASH BUTTON ............................................................................................ 8  
MEMORY DIALING ........................................................................................... 9  
REDIAL BUTTON ........................................................................................... 9  
HOLD BUTTON .............................................................................................. 9  
USING HOLD WITH THE HANDSET ................................................................... 9  
USING HOLD WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE ........................................................... 9  
STORING THE LAST NUMBER DIALED ............................................................ 10  
ADDING A PAUSE TO THE DIALING SEQUENCE ................................................ 10  
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER .................................................................... 10  
CLEARING A STORED NUMBER ..................................................................... 10  
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ................................................................. 10  
DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY ............................................................. 11  
DIALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL NUMBERS ........................................... 11  
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ................................................................... 11  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................. 12  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 13  
REN NUMBER .................................................................................................. 13  
INTERFERERENCE INFORMATION ............................................................................. 14  
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ..................................................................... 14  
INDEX .............................................................................................................. 15  
SERVICE ........................................................................................................... 16  
PARTS CHECKLIST  
Your package should contain the following item s:  
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE  
6
1
2
7
8
9
3
4
5
AREA CODE  
PHONE NUMBER  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
FLASH  
STORE  
REDIAL  
MEM DIAL  
ABC  
DEF  
3
1
4
2
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
6
5
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
9
7
8
OPER  
TO  
*
NE  
0
#
MUTE  
HOLD  
SPEAKER  
Handset cord  
Phone line cord  
Handset  
Base unit  
INSTALLATION AND SET UP  
Your GE Speakerphone can be placed on a desk or tabletop, or can  
be m ounted on the wall. After you decide which type of installa-  
tion you want, refer to the appropriate installation diagram .  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
REQUIREMENTS  
A m odular jack USOC: CA11A (RJ 11C) or  
a CA14A (RJ 14C) is required.  
Installation of this telephone in locations  
with 4-prong jacks or with hard-wired  
outlets requires additional converters (not  
included). The dealer from whom you  
purchased the system , or a telephone  
supply store, can advise you regarding  
the proper converter.  
2
Installing the 9V battery  
Installation of a 9V battery is optional, however when installed,  
the battery provides better perform ance for the speakerphone.  
1 Rem ove the plastic cover over the  
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE  
1
2
6
7
telephone m em ory directory.  
3
4
5
8
9
AREA CODE  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
2 Open the battery com partm ent  
door using the flat edge of a  
screwdriver.  
Y
TRE  
BA  
3 Insert a 9V battery.  
4 Close the battery door.  
5 Replace the plastic cover  
over m em ory directory.  
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE  
1
2
6
7
3
4
5
8
9
AREA CODE  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
Battery Safety Precautions  
For your safety, please follow these precautions:  
Do not recharge, disassem ble, m utilate, wet, or dispose of battery in fire.  
Keep battery out of reach of children.  
Replace only with 9V battery.  
When replacing the battery, be sure to unplug the phone line from the  
phone before inserting the battery.  
3
DESK OR TABLETOP INSTALLATION  
Plug the telephone  
line cord into a  
modular jack  
[CALLA (RJ11C or  
RJ14C) CA14A] and  
into the PHONE  
LINE jack on the  
back of the unit.  
Plug the handset cord into  
the handset, and into the  
telephone jack on the left  
side of the unit.  
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE  
1
6
2
7
Adjust the  
3
8
4
9
AREA CODE  
PHONE NUMBER  
5
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
RINGER volume  
switch to the  
desired setting.  
FLASH  
STORE  
REDIAL  
RINGER  
OFF LI  
MEM DIAL  
ONE  
PULSE  
ABC  
2
DEF  
1
3
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
RECEI
LO MH
6
PRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXY  
9
OPER  
TONE  
*
0
#
MUTE  
HOLD  
SPEAKER  
Set the PULSE/ TONE switch  
to TONE if you use Touch-  
Tone service; set it to PULSE if  
you have rotary service.  
LO LUME HI  
Phone Cord Wrap  
You can rem ove the base plate  
and wrap any extra phone cord to  
get it out of the way; then replace  
the base plate.  
4
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION  
The Speakerphone can be m ounted on a wall phone plate (not  
included).  
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE  
1
2
6
7
PUSH TO  
RELEASE  
PUSH TO  
RELEASE  
3
4
5
8
Remove the Base  
Plate from the back  
by pressing down on  
the snap tabs located  
at the top, and then  
lifting it off.  
9
THIS END UP FOR DESK USE  
AREA CODE  
PHONE NUMBER  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
BASE PLATE  
FLASH  
STORE  
REDIAL  
U S E A L L  
F O R  
W
T H I S E N D U P  
Rotate the handset hook.  
Plug the phone cord into the phone  
jack on the back of the unit, wrap the  
extra line cord around the brackets on  
the bottom of the base, and then thread  
it through the bottom of  
PHONE LINE  
B A S E P L A  
T E  
R E L E A S E  
P U S H  
T
O
R E L E A S E  
P U S H  
T
O
the base plate.  
Reverse the direction of the Base Plate  
and replace it by putting the tabs into the  
slots on the top of the unit first, and  
then snapping the bottom tabs into  
place.  
Connect the phone cord to the  
modular jack on the wall.  
PHONE  
Slip the mounting holes over the wall  
plate posts and slide the unit down  
firmly into place.  
B A S E P L A  
T E  
R E L E A S E  
P U S H  
T
O
R E L E A S E  
P U S H  
T
O
Wall m ount installation continued on next page  
5
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION CONTINUED  
RINGER  
OFF LO HI  
ONE  
T
RECEIVER  
LO MED HI  
PULSE  
LO VOLUME HI  
Set the PULSE/ TONE  
switch to TONE if you use  
Set the RINGER VOLUME  
switch as desired.  
Touch-Tone service; set it to  
PULSE if you have rotary  
service.  
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE  
1
2
6
7
3
4
5
8
9
AREA CODE  
PHONE NUMBER  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
FLASH  
STORE  
REDIAL  
MEM DIAL  
Plug the handset cord into the  
handset and into the unit, and then  
hang up the phone.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
4
2
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
5
6
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
OPER  
TO  
*
NE  
0
#
MUTE  
HOLD  
SPEAKER  
USING THE SPEAKERPHONE  
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION  
For best speakerphone perform ance, avoid the following:  
Areas with high background noise. (The m icrophone m ight pick  
up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into  
the receiving m ode when you finish talking.)  
Surfaces affected by vibration.  
Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next  
to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.  
6
SPEAKERPHONE USE  
Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:  
The speakerphone works sim ilar to a two-way radio in that you  
can only listen or talk at one tim e.  
Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly  
heard by the person to whom you are talking.  
You can adjust the speaker volum e by sliding the VOLUME  
control on the right side of the base unit.  
The speakerphone indicator light com es on when the  
speakerphone is in use.  
MAKING A CALL  
1 Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up the handset.  
2 Adjust volum e if needed.  
3 Make your call.  
4 Press SPEAKER again to hang up the phone.  
RECEIVING A CALL  
Make sure that the RINGER switch is set to HI or LOW or the phone  
will not ring.  
1 Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up the handset  
when the phone rings.  
2 Adjust volum e if needed.  
3 Press SPEAKER again to hang up the phone.  
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND HANDSET  
You can switch between speakerphone and handset while the  
phone is dialing a num ber, or anytim e during a conversation.  
Speaker to Handset — Pick up the handset.  
Handset to Speaker Press SPEAKER, then hang up handset.  
TIP: If youre using the speakerphone in a noisy environment  
and are in listening mode, you can improve the listening perfor-  
mance by pressing MUTE. Just be sure to press MUTE again  
before you try to speak.  
7
USING THE FEATURES  
VOLUME CONTROLS  
Control the volum e of both the handset and the speakerphone:  
Use the VOLUME control to adjust  
speakerphone volum e.  
RINGER  
OFF LO HI  
ONE  
T
RECEIVER  
LO MED HI  
PULSE  
LO VOLUME HI  
Use the RECEIVER volum e control to  
adjust the handset volum e.  
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE  
If you have Pulse (rotary) service, and want to access custom er  
calling services that require Tone dialing, such as getting inform a-  
tion from a local bank, you can use this feature.  
1 Press the TONE button (  
*
) after you have connected to the  
service to enable Tone dialing.  
2 When you hang up, the phone autom atically returns to Pulse  
dialing m ode.  
MUTE BUTTON  
The MUTE button deactivates the m icrophone for both the  
speakerphone and the handset, so that anything you say cannot  
be heard by the caller on the other end of the line.  
Press MUTE to m ute the m icrophone (the indicator light  
turns on).  
Press MUTE again to continue the phone conversation  
(the indicator light turns off).  
FLASH BUTTON  
Press the FLASH button instead of using the hook switch to  
activate custom er calling services such as call waiting or call  
transfer, which are provided by your local phone com pany.  
8
REDIAL BUTTON  
Redial the last num ber you called by pressing the REDIAL button  
after you get a dial tone.  
NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory the last phone  
number you dialed (as many as 32 digits). If you pressed any  
numbers after dialing the phone number, (for example, when  
accessing a voice-menu system) those numbers also are redialed.  
HOLD BUTTON  
Use the HOLD button to interrupt a phone conversation without  
hanging up, and then pick up the conversation again on the sam e  
phone or any extension.  
NOTE: When hold is on, the HOLD indicator light is active.  
USING HOLD WITH THE HANDSET  
1 Press HOLD (the indicator light com es on).  
2 Hang up (the indicator light blinks).  
3 Pick up the handset , press SPEAKER, or pick up an extension  
phone to release hold (the indicator light turns off).  
USING HOLD WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE  
1 Press HOLD (the speakerphone indicator light turns off, and the  
hold indicator light blinks).  
2 Press SPEAKER, pick up the handset or an extension phone to  
release hold.  
12 MEMORY SPEAKERPHONE  
MEMORY DIALING  
Store as m any as 12 num bers in m em ory for easy  
dialing. Three can be stored in the Em ergency  
Quick Dial locations, and nine additional num bers  
can be stored in the num bered keys (1-9).  
1
2
6
7
3
4
5
8
9
AREA CODE  
PHONE NUMBER  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
FLASH  
STORE  
REDIAL  
MEM DIAL  
9
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
1 Press SPEAKER  
(or pick up the handset).  
STORE  
2
2 Press STORE.  
MEM DIAL  
3 Dial the num ber  
4
to be stored (up to 16 digits).  
ABC  
J KL  
TUV  
DEF  
1
4
2
5
8
3
4 Press MEM DIAL.  
GHI  
MNO  
5 Press a Mem ory Location  
(1-9 on the keypad), or an  
EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL  
button.  
6
9
WX  
YZ  
PQ  
RS  
5
3
7
OPER  
*
TONE  
0
#
6 Press SPEAKER (or  
hang up the handset).  
SPEAKER  
6
1
7 Record the phone num ber on  
the m em ory directory (located  
under the plastic cover).  
STORING THE LAST NUMBER DIALED  
Store the last num ber you dialed by pressing REDIAL instead of  
dial a phone num ber (in step 3 of the preceding procedure).  
ADDING A PAUSE TO THE DIALING SEQUENCE  
Use the REDIAL button to insert a delay in the dialing sequence  
when storing a num ber, for exam ple, when you need to dial 9 to  
get an outside line.  
Press REDIAL at the point in the dialing sequence in which a  
pause is required. Each pause counts toward the 16 digit lim it.  
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER  
Change a stored num ber by replacing it with a different num ber.  
CLEARING A STORED NUMBER  
1 Pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER button.  
2 Press the STORE button.  
3 Press the MEM DIAL button; then press an EMERGENCY QUICK  
DIAL button or a num ber key (1-9).  
4 Hang up.  
10  
DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY  
You can dial num bers from m em ory when using the handset  
or speakerphone. When you get a dial tone, press the MEM DIAL  
button followed by the m em ory location (1-9) for the num ber you  
want to dial.  
CAUTION: If you make test calls to emergency numbers, remain  
on the line and explain the reason for the call. Also, make these  
calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.  
DIALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL NUMBERS  
To dial one of these num bers, just press its button after you get a  
dial tone.  
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY  
Use this feature to m ake calls which require a sequence of num -  
bers, for instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called  
long distance num ber. Basically, you dial each part of the se-  
quence from m em ory. The following exam ple shows how you can  
use chain dialing to m ake a call through a long distance service:  
The Num ber For  
Mem ory  
Location  
Long distance access num ber  
Authorization code  
Frequently called long distance num ber  
7
8
9
1. Press SPEAKER (or pick up the handset).  
2. Press the MEM DIAL button and then press 7.  
3. When you hear the access tone, press MEM DIAL and then  
press 8.  
4. At the next access tone, press MEM DIAL and then 9.  
11  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Problem  
Solution  
No dial tone.  
Won't dial out  
• Check hook switch to m ake  
sure it pops up.  
• Make sure speakerphone indicator com es  
on (if using speakerphone.)  
• Make sure TONE/PULSE is set to correct  
position.  
• Unplug the phone, wait 30 seconds, and  
plug the phone back in.  
Phone doesnt ring  
• Check RINGER VOLUME.  
• Could have too m any phones on one  
line. (The total LN of all phones should  
not be greater than the m axim um LN  
for your calling area, Usually 5.)  
Low handset or  
speaker volum e  
• Check the volum e settings (see p. 8).  
Light and tone  
feedback flutter when  
dialing in PULSE m ode.  
• This is norm al as power is fluctuating  
with phone outpulsing.  
Cant be heard by  
other party  
• Make sure phone cord is securely  
plugged in  
.
• Make sure MUTE indicator is off.  
Mem ory dialing  
• Make sure you entered num bers  
correctly. (See "Mem ory Dialing.")  
12  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
To keep your GE telephone working and looking good, follow  
these few sim ple guidelines:  
Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices  
that generate electrical noise. (i.e., m otors, fluorescent lam ps.)  
Phone should not be exposed to direct sunlight or m oisture.  
Avoid dropping the handset and other rough treatm ent.  
Clean telephone with a soft cloth. (Rem em ber to first unplug  
the phone from the wall outlet.)  
Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder, as this  
will dam age the finish.  
Retain the original packaging for future use.  
REN NUMBER  
On the bottom of this equipm ent is a label indicating, am ong  
other inform ation, the FCC Registration num ber and Ringer  
Equivalence Num ber (REN) for the equipm ent. You m ust, upon  
request, provide this inform ation to your telephone com pany.  
The REN is useful in determ ining the num ber of devices you m ay  
connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices  
ring when your telephone num ber is called. In m ost (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 num ber of devices you  
m ay connect to your line as determ ined by the REN, you should  
contact your local telephone com pany.  
13  
INTERFERERENCE INFORMATION  
This Class B digital apparatus m eets all requirem ents of the  
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations.  
This equipm ent generates and uses radio frequency energy which  
m ay interfere with residential radio and television reception if not  
properly installed and used in accordance with instructions  
contained in this m anual. 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 equipm ent on and off, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or m ore of  
the following m easures: Reorient the radio/television receivers  
antenna, relocate the equipm ent with respect to the receiver, plug  
the equipm ent and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user  
m ay also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for  
additional suggestions. This equipm ent has been fully tested and  
com plies with all lim its for Class B com puting devices pursuant to  
part 15, Sub-part J , FCC Rules and Regulations.  
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION  
Should your equipm ent cause trouble on your line which m ay  
harm the telephone network, the telephone com pany, where  
practicable, m ay notify you that tem porary discontinuance of  
service m ay be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and  
the circum stances warrant such action, the telephone com pany  
m ay tem porarily discontinue service im m ediately.  
The telephone com pany m ay m ake changes in its com m unications  
facilities, equipm ent, operations or procedures where such action  
is required in the operation of its business. If these changes are  
expected to affect the use or perform ance of your telephone  
equipm ent, the telephone com pany will likely give you adequate  
notice to allow you to m aintain uninterrupted service.  
Notice m ust be given to the telephone com pany upon term ination  
of your telephone from your line.  
14  
INDEX  
Storing the last num ber  
dialed 10  
Sym bols  
9V battery installation  
3
m odular jack  
MUTE button  
2
8
B
Battery Safety Precautions  
3
P
Phone Cord Wrap  
4
E
Pulse (rotary) service  
8
Em ergency Quick Dial buttons  
10  
PULSE/TONE switch 4, 6  
R
F
RECEIVER volum e control  
8
FLASH button  
8
REDIAL button 9, 10  
H
RINGER VOLUME switch 4, 6  
HOLD button  
9
S
I
SPEAKER button  
speakerphone perform ance  
Speakerphone use  
switching between speaker-  
phone and handset  
7
Installation 4-6  
6
7
M
Mem ory Dialing  
9
7
Adding a Pause to the Dialing  
Sequence 10  
Chain dialing from m em ory  
11  
T
Tem porary tone feature  
8
Changing a stored num ber  
10  
Clearing a stored num ber 10  
Dialing a num ber from  
m em ory 11  
Em ergency Quick Dial  
num bers 10, 11  
Storing a num ber 10  
U
Using HOLD with the Handset  
9
Using HOLD with the  
Speakerphone  
9
V
VOLUME control  
8
15  
SERVICE  
Thom son Consum er Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the  
purchaser or gift recipient that if any m anufacturing defect  
becom es 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 dam age to the product resulting  
from accidents, m isuse 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 Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.  
Distribution Centre  
7400 A Bramalea Road  
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1X1  
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a  
m odification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and  
other rights and rem edies contained in any applicable legislation,  
and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim ,  
exclude or lim it any such statutory warranties and other rights  
and rem edies, such provisions shall be deem ed to be am ended to  
the extent necessary to com ply therewith.  
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty  
service, you m ay write to:  
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This  
inform ation is required if service is needed during the warranty  
period.  
PURCHASE DATE ____________________________________________  
NAME OF STORE_____________________________________________  
Model 2-9315  
15401970 (Rev. 1 E/F)  
98-41  
© 1998 Thom son Consum er Electronics, Inc.  
Tradem ark(s) ® Registered  
Printed in Philippines  

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