GE 2-9079, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...INDICATORS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 16 GENERAL PRODUCT CARE 17 SERVICE 18 LIMITED WARRANTY 21 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DONOTOPEN THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE T R I A N G L E I S A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R T A N T I N S T R U C T I O N S A C C O...

Page 3: ...e 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 Caller ID unit Telephone line cord DELETE VIP DISPLAY REVIEW Mounting Bracket VERY IMPORTANT The Caller ID feature of this product requires a subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company AC power supply ...

Page 4: ... size batteries to retain caller ID informa tion in the event of a power failure Disconnect the line cords from the back of the unit and wait a few seconds for the unit to go into standby 1 Open the battery compartment door by pressing on the door and sliding it in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 4 AAA size batteries as shown on the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery comp...

Page 5: ...C ADAPTER You must use the AC power supply in order for the new call indicator light and the display backlight to work When using AC power the batteries serve as a backup in the event of power failure NOTE Only use the Thomson 5 2408 AC adapter that came with this unit Using other adapters may damage the unit ...

Page 6: ... IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying tele phone lines ...

Page 7: ...back of the unit marked TO PHONE 3 Insert the AC adapter into the jack marked 9 V DC into the back of the unit and to an AC power outlet If you want the unit to sit up at an angle instead of laying flat attach the mounting bracket to the back of the unit before connecting the cords NOTE Only use the Thomson 5 2408 AC adapter that came with this unit Using other adapters may damage the unit ...

Page 8: ...stall the mounting bracket on the wall 3 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the unit marked TO LINE and to the modular wall jack 4 Connect your phone s line cord to the jack on the back of the unit marked TO PHONE 5 Insert the AC adapter into the jack marked 9 V DC into the back of the unit and to an AC power outlet 6 Securely mount the unit on the bracket Can es trar e G r...

Page 9: ...g a telephone line cord into the modular jack and into the jack on the back of the unit marked TO LINE 2 Plug another telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the unit marked TO PHONE and into the answering machine 3 Plug a third telephone line cord into the answering machine and into the phone 4 Insert the AC adapter into the jack marked 9 V DC into the back of the unit and to an AC power...

Page 10: ... You must also purchase a triplex adapter 1 Plug the triplex adapter into your two line modular wall jack 2 Plug your two line phone into the two line receptacle on the triplex adapter 3 Plug each caller ID unit into a single line receptacle on the triplex adapter 4 Connect the AC power supply for each unit ...

Page 11: ...ISH ESPANOL for Spanish or FRANCAIS for French appears in the display 2 Press the REVIEW buttons until the language you want appears in the display 3 When you release the REVIEW button the new language is set NOTE If you don t press any buttons within 10 seconds the unit will go to TIME CALENDAR TIME AND DATE SETTINGS The time and date are automatically set when your caller ID unit receives its fi...

Page 12: ...ndicator flashes when there are new calls for you to review The unit can store up to 79 calls When the memory is full a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory If there is a previous record with the same information as the incoming call REPT appears in the display NOTE Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability DELETE VIP DISPLAY REVIEW New call indic...

Page 13: ...E button until DELETE ALL appears in the display Press and release the DELETE button REVIEW BUTTONS Press REVIEW to see the next record When all messages have been viewed END OF LIST appears in the display Press REVIEW to view previous records To REVIEW records faster press and hold REVIEW or REVIEW DELETE button REVIEW button REVIEW button SMITHJOHN 1 315 555 1324 12 30AM 10 19 ...

Page 14: ...d number 2 Press and hold VIP button VIP icon in the lower right corner of the display blinks and then RECORD STORED appears in the display The number is now stored in VIP memory To retrieve number from VIP memory 1 Press VIP button VIP icon appears in the display 2 Press the REVIEW buttons to reach the desired name and number DELETE VIP DISPLAY REVIEW VIP button SMITHJOHN 1 315 555 1324 12 30AM 1...

Page 15: ...VIP memory 2 Press and hold DELETE until DELETE ALL appears in the display 3 Press and release DELETE to erase all VIP records DELETE VIP DISPLAY REVIEW DISPLAY button DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT To adjust the display s contrast Press and release DISPLAY button until the desired contrast is reached NOTE To scroll through the contrast settings press the DISPLAY button SMITHJOHN 1 315 555 1324 12 30...

Page 16: ... power level is low BLOCKED NAME Caller ID information is withheld BLOCKED NUMBER BLOCKED CALL DELETE ALL Delete all numbers from memory END OF LIST There are no additional calls to review LONG DISTANCE Call is long distance NEW CALLS The unit has received incoming calls that have not been re viewed ...

Page 17: ... is not linked to yours RECORD STORED The caller ID record is stored in VIP memory REPT icon Information is already stored in memory SERVICE ERROR Caller information was interrupted during transmission UNKNOWN CALLER Caller ID information incomplete VIP MEMO FULL No new VIP numbers can be entered VIP Icon VIP memory is active ...

Page 18: ...unit NO DISPLAY Replace batteries Did you order caller ID service from your local telephone company This unit requires that you subscribe to caller ID service in order for it to work ERROR MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED SERVICE 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 that there is no...

Page 19: ...that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping unit 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 ...

Page 20: ...void the user s authority to operate the product For instructions on how to obtain service call Consumer Information 1 800 448 0329 Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase date _________________________ Name ...

Page 21: ...arty line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where pr...

Page 22: ...ich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna Connect t...

Page 23: ...ay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer Installation and set up service adjustments Batteries...

Page 24: ...Model 2 9079 347A8359 0001 Rev 0 E S 96 30 Printed in Hong Kong P O Box1976 Indianapolis IN46206 1996ThomsonConsumerElectronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s ...