IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your cordless telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Never install telephone wiring to this cordless telephone during a
lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are
specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless discon-
nected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the phone.
• Unplug phone base from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning.
• Do not use the base half of this product near water, for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a
wet basement.
• Do not place the phone on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The phone
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
• This phone should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consultThomson or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
phone where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electrical shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into this phone through case slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the phone.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the GE 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless
Telephone.This phone is the result of our commitment to design and
manufacture the best consumer electronics product incorporating the
following advancements:
High performance “Direct Sequence” Digital Spread Spectrum Technol-
ogy adapted from advanced U.S. military communications systems. This
provides secure, clear, reliable communications with outstanding range.
Range by incorporating its unique Digital Spread SpectrumTechnology
to transmit digitally on the frequencies within the 900 MHz band, this
phone will give you far greater range than traditional cordless phones.
Enjoy conversing in and around your home, yard and even your
neighborhood!
Security and Privacy In addition to digitalization, there are four levels of
security built into the phone:
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•
•
•
100 channels
100,000 digital security codes
Digital transmission
Spread Spectrum (a form of voice scrambling)
All of these ensure private wireless conversations and virtually eliminate
any chance of eavesdropping by other telephone users in your area.
Designed and Manufactured in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................... 5
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 5
HANDSET SETUP ........................................................................................... 6
DESKTOP INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 7
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 8
CORDLESS PHONE BASICS............................................................................... 9
MAKING A CALL ............................................................................................ 9
TALK LIGHT ................................................................................................ 9
REDIAL ........................................................................................................ 9
RECEIVING A CALL ......................................................................................... 9
FLASH BUTTON ........................................................................................... 10
VOLUME BUTTON ........................................................................................ 10
MUTE BUTTON ........................................................................................... 10
TEMPORARY TONE ....................................................................................... 11
PAGING THE HANDSET .................................................................................. 11
ADVANCED FEATURES ................................................................................... 12
CHANNEL BUTTON ....................................................................................... 12
THE MEMORY FEATURE ................................................................................ 12
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ................................................................... 12
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ...................................................................... 12
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ......................................................................... 13
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..................................................................... 14
CHANGING THE BATTERY............................................................................... 14
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................ 16
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ............................................................................. 18
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ........................................................................... 18
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ........................................................................ 19
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION .................................................................................19
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION ......................................................................20
LOAD NUMBER ..................................................................................................20
INDEX ........................................................................................................ 21
SERVICE ..................................................................................................... 22
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GETTING STARTED
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
BATT LOW
TALK
AC power supply
ABC
JKL
DEF
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GHI
MNO
WXYZ
PQRS
TUV
OPER
#
*
VOL
MEM
REDIAL
FLASH
CHAN
MUTE
PAGE/FIND
AUXILIARY
CHARGER
CHARGE
IN USE
Telephone line cord
Handset
Base
Short Telephone line cord
Handset Antenna
Nickel-Cadmium Battery
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 (CA11A) 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.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed
near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference continues, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.
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HANDSET SETUP
1. Insert the battery into the compartment.
2. Install the battery compartment door.
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3. Attach the handset antenna by screwing
the antenna clockwise into the top of the
handset.
BATTERY CHARGER COMPARTMENT
1
You can purchase a second nickel-
cadmium battery to use as a back up.
Just put the extra battery in the auxil-
iary charger compartment, located in
phone’s base, and you will always have
a fully charged battery ready for use.
To remove the battery charger compart-
ment door, press the release right
below the hook switch and lift off the
door.
2
Press the release
and pull off door.
Always return the handset to the base
for at least 10 seconds after installing a
charged battery.
Auxiliary
charger
compartment
door
PAGE/FIND
AUXILIARY
CHARGER
CHARGE
IN USE
AUXILIARY POWER RESERVE
The spare battery also functions as a
power back up. In the event of a power
service interruption, the base will draw
power from this battery and provide you
with 4 hours of standby time and 2 hours
of talk time.
TIP: In order to maximize
your battery’s use, we recom-
mend that you periodically
use the handset without
returning it to the base to
drain the battery completely,
then recharge for 8 hours.
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DESKTOP
INSTALLATION
6
1
5
2
4
Ringer volume switch
3
PULSE/TONE switch
1. Plug the telephone line cord into the base and into a modular jack.
2. Plug the power supply cord into the base and into an AC outlet.
3. Set the PULSE/TONE switch to TONE for touch-tone service, or PULSE
for rotary service. If you don’t know which type of service you have,
check with the phone company.
4. Select either OFF, LO, or HI (on the base) for the preferred ringer
volume. If you select OFF, the handset will not ring with incoming calls
or paging, but theTALK button will light.
5. Raise the base antenna.
6. Place handset in the base to charge for 8 hours. The CHARGE light
comes on indicating that the battery is charging. A low battery warning
(BATT LOW light and warning tone) will remind you to charge the
handset batteries for at least 8 hours.
NOTE: Use only the Thomson 5-2387 power supply that came with this unit.
Using other adapters may damage the unit.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Plug one end of the short telephone
line cord into the jack marked PHONE
LINE on the back of the unit, and plug
the other end into a modular wall jack.
1
2
2. Connect the power supply adapter to
the POWER 12V DC jack on the back of
the unit, and plug it into an AC outlet.
3
3. Slip the mounting holes over the wall
plate posts and slide the unit down
firmly into place. (Wall plate not
included.)
4. Set the TONE/PULSE switch to TONE
you if have touch-tone service or to
PULSE if you have rotary dial service.
5. Select either OFF, LO, or HI (on the
base) for the preferred ringer volume.
If you select OFF, the handset will not
ring with incoming calls or paging, but
theTALK button will light.
4
5
6. Place handset in the base to charge for
8 hours. The CHARGE light comes on
indicating that the battery is charging.
A low battery warning (BATT LOW
light and warning tone) will remind
you to charge the handset batteries for
at least 8 hours.
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PAGE/FIND
AUXILLIARY
CHARGER
CHARGE
IN USE
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CORDLESS PHONE BASICS
MAKING A CALL
After initial set up, batteries should be charged for at least 8 hours.
The only two things you need to know to make a call are:
• Press theTALK button before you dial. If you attempt to make a call out
of operation range, the handset will emit a set of three beeps.
• PressTALK or place the handset in the base to hang up.
TALK LIGHT
You know the phone is on when you see
theTALK button on the handset light.The
TALK button blinks when you are nearing
an out-of-range condition.
REDIAL
BATT LOW
TALK
TALK button
Press theTALK button, then press the
REDIAL button to redial the last number
you called.
ABC
JKL
DEF
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GHI
MNO
WXYZ
PQRS
TUV
OPER
#
*
RECEIVING A CALL
To answer a call when the handset is out
of the base, you must press the
VOL
MEM
REDIAL
REDIAL button
FLASH
CHAN
MUTE
TALK button before you can talk.
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FLASH BUTTON
Use the FLASH button to activate
customer calling services such as call
waiting or call transfer, which are
available through your local phone
company.
BATT LOW
TALK
1
ABC
JKL
DEF
2
5
8
0
3
GHI
MNO
4
6
9
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
OPER
TIP: Don't use the TALK button to
activate customer calling services such
as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the
phone.
#
*
VOL
MEM
REDIAL
FLASH
CHAN
MUTE
FLASH button
VOLUME BUTTON (VOL)
Controls the volume of the handset's
earpiece.
MUTE BUTTON
BATT LOW
Press and hold the MUTE button to
engage in a side conversation without
the other party hearing you (you will
still be able to hear the other party).To
return to the telephone conversation,
release the MUTE button.
TALK
1
ABC
DEF
2
3
6
9
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXYZ
4
5
8
0
PQRS
TUV
OPER
7
#
*
VOL
MEM
REDIAL
VOL (volume)
button
FLASH
CHAN
MUTE
MUTE button
10
TEMPORARY TONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary)
service phone users to access touch-tone
services offered by banks, credit card
companies, etc., by pressing the TONE
button to temporarily make the phone
touch-tone compatible. To get informa-
tion about your bank account, for ex-
ample, you would:
BATT LOW
TALK
1
ABC
JKL
DEF
2
5
8
0
3
GHI
MNO
4
6
9
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
1. Press the TALK button.
OPER
#
TONE button
*
VOL
MEM
REDIAL
2. Call the bank’s information line.
FLASH
CHAN
MUTE
3. Press the TONE button(
call is answered.
) after your
*
4. Follow the voice instructions to
complete your transaction.
5. Hang up when finished. The phone
returns to pulse (rotary) service.
PAGING THE HANDSET
Press the PAGE/FIND button on the base
to get the attention of the person using
the phone, or to locate a misplaced
handset. Pressing the PAGE/FIND button
enables the handset to emit 10 sets of
three beeps. Press the TALK button when
you locate the handset to stop the PAGE/
FIND feature. Remember that the RINGER
must be ON for the handset to ring.
PAGE button
PAGE/FIND
AUXILIARY
CHARGER
CHARGE
IN USE
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ADVANCED FEATURES
CHANNEL BUTTON (CHAN)
If you ever experience any interference or don’t have clear voice quality,
press the CHAN button on the handset to advance to another channel (you
will hear two sets of two beeps).
THE MEMORY FEATURE
Store up to 10 numbers in memory for quick dialing.
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY
The phone must be OFF when you store numbers.
1. Press the MEM button (TALK light will blink).
2. Dial the number (up to 18 digits).
3. Press MEM.
MEM (memory)
button
MEM
REDIAL
MUTE
VOL
4. Press any number key (0-9) to store the dialed
number in that memory location (you will hear
three beeps).
FLASH
CHAN
If you hear a buzzing tone, you have made an error (or
have waited longer than 30 seconds without pushing
any buttons) which means the programming has
ended. A chirping tone means you have pressed a
button, such as FLASH, that cannot be stored in
memory, but you can still continue programming the
number into memory.
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a
number—in a sense, you’re just reassigning the memory location.
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STORING A REDIAL NUMBER
1. Press MEM.
2. Press REDIAL.
3. Press MEM, and then press the number for that memory location.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Press theTALK button to get a dial tone.
2. Press MEM and then press the number for that memory location.
STORING A TONE NUMBER WITH PULSE DIALING IN MEMORY
1. Press the MEM button.
2. Dial the number (up to 18 digits).
3. Press the TONE button(
) to switch to tone dialing.
*
4. Enter authorization code/access numbers.
5. Press MEM.
6. Press any number key (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory
location (you will hear three beeps).
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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. Basically, you dial each part of the sequence 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
Authorization code
Frequently called long distance number
7
8
9
1. Press theTALK button to get a dial tone.
2. Press the MEM button and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press MEM and then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press MEM and then 9.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Your Digital Spread Spectrum cordless handset is powered by a nickel
cadmium battery pack. The battery pack needs to be recharged periodi-
cally after use. A full charge will allow you to enjoy approximately 4
hours of talk time or a maximum of 4 days of stand-by time in which the
handset is away from the base, but not in use.To enjoy the full perfor-
mance of your phone and maintain an adequate charge during everyday
usage, we recommend returning the handset to the base whenever
possible.
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Make sure phone is OFF before you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment
door.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Insert the new battery into the com-
partment on the back of the handset.
4. Install the battery compartment door.
5. A low battery warning (BATT LOW
light and warning tone) will remind
you to charge the handset batteries
for at least 8 hours. If you have a
back-up battery that has been charged
in the auxiliary charging compart-
ment, you only need to return the
handset to the base for 10 seconds.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your safety, please follow these simple precautions:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, mutilate, puncture, wet or dispose of
Battery in fire. Like other batteries of this type, if it is burned or punc-
tured, it could release toxic material which could caused cause injury.
• Keep Battery out of reach of children.
• Replace only with Thomson Part No. 5-2388. You may find GE replace-
ment batteries at the local GE parts supplier listed in your yellow pages.
If you are unable to find the item locally, call 1-800-522-0338 (English) or
1-800-522-0445 (French) to obtain information on where to locate a GE
parts supplier.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
In case of difficulty, please check the followingTroubleshooting Guide
before seeking service.
Problem
Solution
No dial tone
• Check installation:
— Is the base power cord connected to a working outlet?
— IsTALK light on?
— Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and
the wall jack?
• Disconnect the base from the wall jack and connect another
phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone in the second
phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
• Is the handset out of range of the base?
• Make sure the battery is properly charged (8 hours).
• Is the battery pack installed correctly? See page 6.
• Did the handset beep when you pressed theTALK button?
Did theTALK light come on?The battery may need to be
charged.
• Place handset in base for 10 seconds to reset the phone.
• If the phone still does not work, disconnect the power cord
and remove the battery pack. Then reconnect the power cord
and reinstall the battery pack. Place handset in the base for
10 seconds to allow it to reinitialize.
Dial tone is OK, but
can’t dial out
• Make sure the TONE/PULSE switch on the base is set
correctly (see pp. 7-8).
• Make sure you have a dial tone.
Handset does not ring
• Make sure the RINGER OFF/ LO/HI switch on the handset is
turned to ON.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line.Try
unplugging some phones.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Cannot hear phone
conversation
• Set the volume to HIGH by pressing the handset volume
button once.
You experience static,
noise, or fading in
and out
• Change channels.
• Is handset out of range? Move closer to the base.
• Does the base need to be relocated?
• Charge battery.
• Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another
household appliance.
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Problem
Solution
Unit beeps and
TALK light blinks
• Place handset in base for 10 seconds to reset the
phone. If that doesn’t work, charge battery for 8 hours.
• Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft
cloth, or an eraser.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
• Replace battery.
Cannot place calls because • You are receiving an out-of-range alert, move closer
TALK light continues to flash
to the base.
Cannot hear the
Page alert tone
• Set the RINGER volume to LO or HI.
Range is shorter
than normal
• Press the CHAN button during the conversation to select a
new channel.
• Position the base antenna upward.
• Check that the handset antenna is screwed in tightly.
Battery will not hold a
charge OR is fully charged
and the BATT LOW light
continues to blink.
• Be sure you are sufficiently charging the battery. When the
battery has been charged for 8 hours, you can expect
approximately 4 hours of talk time.You may want to
consider purchasing an extra battery to provide you with the
convenience of always having a fully charged replacement
battery.
• Check to be sure battery contacts on both the handset and
the base are making contact and are clean; free of dirt or lint.
• When the handset is placed in the base, check that the base
CHARGE light is on.
BATT LOW light stays on
• Place handset in base for 10 seconds to reset the phone. If
that doesn’t work, charge battery for 8 hours.
Memory Dialing does not
work
• Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
See p. 12.
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence? See pp. 12-13.
• Make sure TONE/PULSE switch is correctly set.
See pp. 7-8.
Phone does not work
during a power failure
• Install a fully charged spare battery in the base charging
station.
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GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow
these guidelines:
• Avoid putting the phone 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 the handset, as well as other rough treatment to
the phone.
• Clean the phone 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 the phone at a
later date.
• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a
soft cloth.
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal
Meaning
Two beeps
Confirmation of channel change during a
conversation.
Three beeps while dialing
Three beeps while programming
Buzzing tone
Handset out of range.
Confirmation of number stored.
Programming error
(No button pushed after 30 seconds).
Chirping tone
Programming error
(Pressed a non-programmable button).
BATT LOW warning tone
(Three beeps accompanied by flashing
indicator light)
Recharge the battery.
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CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.
• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves,
computers, etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
• Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You’re out of range of the base.
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 interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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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.
LOAD NUMBER
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the
percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is
used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.
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INDEX
Auxiliary power reserve 6
M
A
Making a call 9
MEM (Memory) button 12, 13, 14
Memory feature 12
B
Battery
Installation 6
Replacement 14
P
PAGE/FIND button 11
Paging the handset 11
Poor reception 19
Product Care 18
Battery Charger Compartment 6
Battery Safety 15
Buttons
CHAN (Channel) 12
FLASH 10
R
MEM (Memory) 12, 13, 14
MUTE 10
Receiving a Call 9
REDIAL 9
PAGE/FIND 11
REDIAL 9
Ringer switch 11
TONE 11
S
VOL (Volume) 10
Safety instructions 1
Service 22
C
Chain dialing from memory 14
Changing a stored number 12
CHAN (Channel) Button 12
CHARGE/IN USE light 7, 8
Cleaning the phone 18
Sounds 18
Storing a number in memory 12
Storing a redial number 13
Storing a tone number with Pulse Dialing
in Memory 13
D
T
Desktop Installation 7
Dialing a stored number 13
Talk light 9
Temporary Tone 11
TONE button 11
TONE/PULSE switch 8
Troubleshooting Guide 16
F
FLASH button 10
H
V
Handset setup 6
Volume Button (VOL) 10
Handset sound signals 18
W
I
Wall Mount Installation 8
Installation 7, 8
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SERVICE
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. 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 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 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 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 information is
required if service is needed during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE ____________________________________________________________
NAME OF STORE ____________________________________________________________
Model 2-900SST
347A8278-0002 (Rev. 1 E/F)
96-10
© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in USA
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