GE Caller ID Box 29298 User Manual

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections  
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection  
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.  
Introduction  
Installing the Phone  
Base Operation  
Telephone Operation  
Model 29298  
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment,  
Connecting the Telephone Line  
Setting the Clock  
Adjusting the Ringer Volume  
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.  
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by  
the telephone company.  
1. Slide the set time /alarm switch to clock. The screen flashes the  
Choose the best location to install your telephone. Your telephone  
should be placed on a level surface, such as a desk or table top.  
You may control the ringer volume level with the switch located on the  
side of the base.  
Caller ID  
setting time.  
2. Press the <rev/fwrd> or fwrd >> button to set the clock time.  
3. Slide the set time/alarm switch to lock. The screen displays the  
current time.  
1. Plug one end  
of the straight  
telephone line  
cord into the  
PHONE LINE  
jack on the  
= loud  
= low  
= off  
BedroomPhone™  
with Dual-Wake Alarms  
and AM/FM Radio  
User’s Guide  
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 device  
complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference,  
and (2) This device must accept any interference, including  
Before You Begin  
Display Backlight  
Parts Checklist  
Handset Receiver Volume  
Use the brightness switch to select the desired setting: high or low.  
Make sure your package includes the following items:  
Use the VOLUME switch on the rear of the handset to adjust the  
base.  
handset receiver volume.  
Alarm Operation  
2. Plug the other  
end into a wall  
jack.  
= high  
= mid  
= low  
The 29298 is equipped with two alarms. The alarms can be set  
independently to either radio or buzzer.  
abc  
jkl  
def  
ghi  
mno  
wxyz  
pqrs  
tuv  
tone  
oper  
Base  
Handset  
cord  
store  
mem  
redial  
AC power  
adaptor  
flash  
3. Plug one end  
of the coiled  
handset cord into the jack on the handset.  
Setting the Alarm Time  
1. Slide the set time /alarm switch to alarm 1 or alarm 2. The  
Flash  
Telephone line  
cord  
Handset  
corresponding alarm time will be shown on the clock display.  
Press the flash button to activate customer calling services,  
such as call transfer, which are services provided by your local  
phone company.  
4. Plug the other end into the HANDSET jack on the back of the base.  
5. Place the handset on the base cradle.  
2. Press the <rev/fwrd> or fwrd >> button to set the alarm time.  
Telephone Jack Requirements  
Wall plate  
Set Alarm Tone  
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type  
modular telephone jack, which might look like  
6. Set the RINGER and DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS switches on the back of  
the base to the desired settings.  
Redial  
1. Slide the alarm 1 or alarm 2 switch to choose radio, buzzer or off.  
Modular  
the one pictured here, installed in your home. If  
you don’t have a modular jack, call your local  
phone company to find out how to get one  
installed.  
To redial the last number called (up to 32 digits), use the redial feature.  
2. The corresponding alarm ON indicator on the display illuminates.  
telephone  
line jack  
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
7. Set the VOL switch on the side of the handset to the desired  
setting.  
1. Pick up the handset.  
Turning Off the Alarms  
2. Press the redial button.  
REN Number  
1. To turn off the alarm, press the off side of the radio on/off button  
once. Alarm is still active and will be delivered when alarm time is  
reached again. Alarm ON indicator remains illuminated.  
Connecting the Electrical Power  
3. The last number is automatically redialed.  
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other  
information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.  
Important Installation Guidelines  
1. Plug one end of the power supply cord into the back of the base.  
Using One Touch Redial  
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an  
electrical power outlet.  
2. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.  
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.  
2. Alarm is de-activated by sliding the alarm 1 or alarm 2 switch  
to OFF.  
If the last call you dialed was busy, you can redial it immediately by  
just pressing the redial button and without hanging up the handset.  
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or  
damage use only the 5-2836 power adaptor listed in  
the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be  
correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.  
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street,  
and electrical noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and  
fluorescent lighting.  
Snooze Timer  
Setting Up the Caller ID Menu  
After the wake mode is activated, you can silence for 6 minutes by  
IMPORTANT: Do not plug the telephone into the wall  
jack while setting up the Caller ID menu because an  
incoming call may invalidate the information not yet  
saved.  
pressing the SNOOZE button.  
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating  
appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.  
“No Worry” Battery Backup  
You may use the snooze feature repeatedly.  
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.  
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.  
• Avoid dusty locations.  
This telephone is equipped with a memory holding system  
powered by a customer-installed 9-volt alkaline battery  
(not included).  
Using the Sleep Timer  
Licensing  
1. Place the handset in the cradle on the base.  
Use the sleep timer to play the radio up to 59 minutes and then have it  
shut off automatically.  
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.  
2. Press the menu button. the screen displays SET ^ OR  
3. Press the CID5or 6button to scroll among the 7 menu screens;  
SET ^ OR  
.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.  
When electrical power is interrupted, or the electrical line is  
unplugged, the battery operates the clock to  
retain the time of day and alarm settings in  
memory. When the unit is running on battery  
power, the digital display does not light up;  
however, if wake time occurs during the power  
interruption, the alarm buzzer sounds (regardless  
of the type of alarm tone selected) if remaining battery power is  
adequate. Normal operation resumes after electrical power is  
restored.  
Important Information  
1. Press the sleep button once to activate the radio sleep timer.  
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)  
+
Handset Layout  
-
-
Battery clip  
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical  
2. The timer can be adjusted from 59 minutes to 1 minute.  
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for  
Hearing Aid Compatibility.  
CID  
5or6  
menu  
dial  
Battery  
display  
delete  
VOLUME  
(switch)  
Local Area Code (default ” - - -”)  
Regional AC’s-1 (default “- - - - - - - - -”)  
CID LANGUAGE (default English)  
SELECT CONTRAST (default 3)  
T/P DIAL MODE (default tone)  
EXIT SETUP  
NOTE: You may press the dial button anytime to exit  
the Caller ID Set Up menu. If no buttons are pressed  
within 10 seconds, the phone automatically exits the  
Caller ID Set Up menu and returns to the NO CALLS  
summary screen.  
specifications.  
(Caller ID  
button)  
(button)  
+
3. To set sleep time, press and hold the sleep button. The time shown on  
the clock display will decrease. Then release the sleep button when the  
desired length of time is shown on the clock display.  
(button)  
Type  
(button)  
9V  
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.  
NEDA  
1604A  
CAUTION:  
4. Press the off button to de-activate the sleep function.  
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK  
DONOTOPEN  
THE EXCLAMATION  
POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A  
THE LIGHTNING  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
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 equipment  
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to  
request the user to disconnect the equipment.  
Radio Operation  
FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
WARNING:TO  
mem  
1. Press the on side of the radio on/off button to turn the radio on.  
2. Slide the AM/FM switch to select the desired broadcast band.  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
IMPORTANT  
PREVENT FIRE OR  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT  
EXPOSETHIS  
TRIANGLE IS A  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
“DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGE” INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
BACK). NO USER  
NOTE: The battery power indicator illuminates if the  
battery power level is low or if no battery is installed.  
Please replace/install the batteries as soon as  
possible in order to maintain Caller ID operation.  
*/tone  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
(memory  
button)  
ghi  
jkl  
mno  
(button)  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THE PRODUCT.  
3. Rotate the radio channel tuning knob to select a radio station /  
pqrs  
tuv  
wxyz  
PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
frequency.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
redial  
store  
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.  
tone  
oper  
(button)  
(button)  
4. Rotate the volume -/+ control knob to adjust the listening level.  
5. To turn the radio off, press the off side of the radio on/off button.  
Install the backup battery as follows:  
store  
mem  
redial  
Local Area Code  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of  
the base.  
flash  
flash  
The telephone uses the programmed area code to determine the  
number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. It is  
also used for the Dialback feature.  
NOTE: You can also turn on the radio after lifting  
up the handset by pressing the on side of the radio  
on/off button.  
(button)  
2. Connect a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). Interlock the  
large and small contacts on the battery clip and the battery. Once  
connected, place the battery inside the battery compartment.  
1. Press the menu button. the screen displays SET ^ OR  
2. Press the CID5or 6button until the screen displays LOCAL AREA  
CODE, The default setting is ”_ _ _.  
3. To enter or change the area code, press the menu button. The  
screen displays the area code stored in memory. The left-most digit,  
or a minus sign (-) flashes, indicating the unit is ready to accept the  
area code entry.  
.
NOTE: The Radio broadcast will automatically turn  
off when you picked up the handset. Broadcast will  
resume when you replace the handset on cradle.  
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.  
Base Layout  
NOTE: 9V Alkaline (NEDA 1604A) batteries are  
recommended.  
alarm 1  
ringer  
alarm 2  
off/buzzer/radio  
(switch)  
AM Antenna  
set time/alarm  
(switch)  
off/buzzer/radio  
(switch)  
(switch)  
NOTE: If battery is not installed:  
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.  
Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones  
a) All memory will be lost if the unit is unplugged for  
more than 60 seconds.  
b) The clock will stop running during a power outage  
period but will start running when power resumes.  
The clock will blink to indicate that the time may not  
be correct.  
AM/FM  
brightness  
4. Press the CID 6button to select a number from 0-9 in ascending  
order. Or press the CID 5button to select numbers from 9-0 in  
descending order.  
(switch)  
(switch)  
FM Antenna  
radio  
channel  
tuning  
knob  
volume  
-/+  
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.  
5. Press the menu button to advance to the next digit.  
control  
knob  
6. After the 3rd and last digit is entered, press the menu button to  
store the area code and go to the next setting.  
IMPORTANT: If storing this unit for more than 30  
days, remove the battery.  
fwrd>>  
(fast forward  
button)  
Thomson Multimedia Ltd.  
NOTE: If you make a mistake, you can simply repeat  
the previous steps until your area code is set.  
sleep  
30 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 304  
(button)  
Mississauga, ON Canada L5R 3E7  
© 2008 Thomson Multimedia Ltd.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marque(s) ® déposée(s)  
Model 29298  
00023808 (Rev. 0 CAN E)  
08-17  
battery  
< rev/fwrd>  
radio on/off  
(button)  
SNOOZE  
(button)  
display  
power  
(reverse/forward  
button)  
indicator  
Printed in China  
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