Speakerphone 2-9315

with 12-Number Memory

User???s Guide

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PARTS CHECKLIST

Your package should contain the following items:

INSTALLATION AND SET UP

Your GE Speakerphone can be placed on a desk or tabletop, or can be mounted on the wall. After you decide which type of installa- tion you want, refer to the appropriate installation diagram.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

REQUIREMENTS

A modular jack USOC: CA11A (RJ11C) or a CA14A (RJ14C) 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.

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Installing the 9V battery

Installation of a 9V battery is optional, however when installed, the battery provides better performance for the speakerphone.

2 Open the battery compartment door using the flat edge of a screwdriver.

4 Close the battery door.

5 Replace the plastic cover over memory directory.

Battery Safety Precautions

For your safety, please follow these precautions:

???Do not recharge, disassemble, mutilate, 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.

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Phone Cord Wrap

You can remove the base plate and wrap any extra phone cord to get it out of the way; then replace the base plate.

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

The Speakerphone can be mounted on a wall phone plate (not included).

Wall mount installation continued on next page

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION CONTINUED

SPEAKER

USING THE SPEAKERPHONE

SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION

For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:

???Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode 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.

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SPEAKERPHONE USE

Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:

???The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio in that you can only listen or talk at one time.

???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 volume by sliding the VOLUME control on the right side of the base unit.

???The speakerphone indicator light comes on when the speakerphone is in use.

MAKING A CALL

1Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up the handset.

2Adjust volume if needed.

3Make your call.

4Press 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.

1Press the SPEAKER button instead of picking up the handset when the phone rings.

2Adjust volume if needed.

3Press 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 number, or anytime 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.

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USING THE FEATURES

VOLUME CONTROLS

Control the volume of both the handset and the speakerphone:

??? Use the RECEIVER volume control to adjust the handset volume.

TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE

If you have Pulse (rotary) service, and want to access customer calling services that require Tone dialing, such as getting informa- tion from a local bank, you can use this feature.

1Press the TONE button ( * ) after you have connected to the service to enable Tone dialing.

2When you hang up, the phone automatically returns to Pulse dialing mode.

MUTE BUTTON

The MUTE button deactivates the microphone 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 mute the microphone (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 customer calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are provided by your local phone company.

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REDIAL BUTTON

Redial the last number 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 same phone or any extension.

NOTE: When hold is on, the HOLD indicator light is active.

USING HOLD WITH THE HANDSET

1Press HOLD (the indicator light comes on).

2Hang up (the indicator light blinks).

3Pick up the handset , press SPEAKER, or pick up an extension phone to release hold (the indicator light turns off).

USING HOLD WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE

1Press HOLD (the speakerphone indicator light turns off, and the hold indicator light blinks).

2Press SPEAKER, pick up the handset or an extension phone to release hold.

FLASH STORE REDIAL

MEM DIAL

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6Press SPEAKER (or hang up the handset).

the memory directory (located under the plastic cover).

STORING THE LAST NUMBER DIALED

Store the last number you dialed by pressing REDIAL instead of dial a phone number (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 number, for example, 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 limit.

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

Change a stored number by replacing it with a different number.

CLEARING A STORED NUMBER

1Pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER button.

2Press the STORE button.

3Press the MEM DIAL button; then press an EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL button or a number key (1-9).

4Hang up.

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DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY

You can dial numbers from memory when using the handset

or speakerphone. When you get a dial tone, press the MEM DIAL button followed by the memory location (1-9) for the number 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 numbers, just press its button after you get a dial tone.

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of num- bers, for instance if you use a calling card for a frequently called long distance number. Basically, you dial each part of the se- quence from memory. The following example shows how you can use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:

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

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To keep your GE telephone working and looking good, follow these few simple guidelines:

???Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise. (i.e., motors, fluorescent lamps.)

???Phone should not be exposed to direct sunlight or moisture.

???Avoid dropping the handset and other rough treatment.

???Clean telephone with a soft cloth. (Remember to first unplug the phone from the wall outlet.)

???Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder, as this will damage the finish.

???Retain the original packaging for future use.

REN NUMBER

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

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.

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INTERFERERENCE INFORMATION

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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, Sub-part J, FCC Rules and Regulations.

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.

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