2-9315
Speakerphone
w ith 12-Num ber Mem ory
User’s Guide
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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
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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 you’re 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.
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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 doesn’t 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.
Can’t 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.")
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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.
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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 receiver’s
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.
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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
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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
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