2-9291
12 Number Memory FM/AM Clock
RadioTelephone User’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Your GE 2-9291 12 Number Memory FM/AM Clock RadioTelephone is
designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance.To get
the most from your new clock radio telephone, we suggest that you take a
few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION ........... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY .................. 2
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 3
GETTING STARTED ................................ 4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 4
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ............. 4
POWERING UP ..................................... 5
“NO WORRY” BATTERY BACKUP ............ 5
INSTALLATION ....................................... 6
POWER FAILURE INDICATOR ..................... 6
MEMO LOG .......................................... 6
TELEPHONE OPERATION ......................... 7
SETTING RINGER VOLUME ...................... 7
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE ................... 7
FLASH BUTTON .................................... 8
REDIAL BUTTON ................................... 8
MEMORY DIALING ................................ 9
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ............ 9
STORING A PAUSE TO THE DIALING
NUMBERS ....................................... 10
OPERATE THE RADIO .............................11
BUILT-IN AFC .......................................11
ANTENNAS .........................................11
SET THETIME ..................................... 12
SET THE WAKE TIME ............................. 12
WAKE TO MUSIC ................................. 13
WAKE TO ALARM ................................. 13
SLEEP TO MUSIC ................................. 14
SLEEP TO MUSIC AND WAKE TO MUSIC OR
ALARM ............................................ 15
USING SNOOZE ALARM ....................... 15
MINUTES AND SECONDS TIME DISPLAY .. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ...................... 17
TELEPHONE ........................................ 17
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 18
SERVICE ............................................ 18
INDEX ............................................... 19
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 20
SEQUENCE ........................................ 9
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ............. 10
DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY ...... 10
DIALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING
CAUTION: TO REDUCE TTHHEE EXCLAMATIO
FLASH AND ARROW-
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCPKO,INT WITHIN TH
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WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
I N S T R U C T I O N S
A C C O M PA N Y I N
T H E P R O D U C T
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
PERSONNEL.
THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
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GETTING STARTED
Make sure your package contains the following items:
QUICK DIAL
A
B
C
ABC
DEF
1
4
2
5
3
QUICK DIAL
B
G
H
I
JKL
MNO
A
C
6
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
9
7
8
ABC
DEF
1
4
2
3
OPER
0
#
FLAS STOREMEM DIAL REDIAL
GHI
JKL
MNO
H
I
L
O
O
F
F
PULSE
TONE
5
6
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
OPER
0
#
FLAS STOREMEM DIAL REDIAL
Telephone
line cord
handset cord
HI LO OFF
PULSE
TONE
AC power cord
Handset
VOLUME
HOUR
SLEEP
MIN
OFF MUSIC
ON ALARM
SNOOZE
WAKE
AM
WAKE
F
z
M
8
M
8
8
9
0
1
Base
2
9 6
1
A
z
M
k H
5
3
0
3 0
8 0 0
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.
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POWERING UP
“NO WORRY” BATTERY BACKUP
This clock radio is equipped with a
memory holding system that can be
powered with a customer-installed
9-volt alkaline battery (not in-
cluded).
When power is interrupted, or AC
line cord is unplugged, the battery
will power the clock radio to keep
track of time and alarm settings
programmed into memory. When
on battery power, the digital display
will not light; however, should
WAKE time occur during the power
interruption, the radio will operate
or the alarm will sound if remaining
battery power is adequate. Normal
operation will resume after AC
power is restored.
NOTE: Alkaline (NEDA 1604A)
batteries are recommended. Carbon-
zinc (NEDA 1604) batteries may be
used but memory holding time will be
substantially reduced. Memory holding
time for a fresh alkaline battery is
approximately 8 hours (if Wake System
is not activated), which should take care
of short, nuisance-type AC power
failures. To preserve battery life, the
radio should remain plugged into an
AC outlet. As the battery gets older, its
voltage will drop and memory may be
lost. Be sure to replace the battery
periodically. Battery is not included
with this clock radio.
Install battery as follows:
1. Open the battery compartment
door (located on the back of the
radio) by applying thumb pres-
sure to area indicated on battery
door and pushing out.
2. Connect a 9-volt battery.
3. Insert battery in compartment
and replace compartment door.
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INSTALLATION
1. Plug the telephone cord into the
modular wall jack.
2
QUICK DIAL
B
A
C
ABC
2
DEF
1
4
3
4
G
H
I
JKL
MNO
5
6
PQRS
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
7
OPER
0
#
FLAS STOREMEM DIAL REDIAL
H
I
L
O
O
F
F
PULSE
TONE
2. Connect the handset to the base
unit.
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3. Set the PULSE/TONE switch (located
on the handset) toTONE if you have
touch-tone service, or to PULSE if
you have rotary dial service.
4. Plug the power cord into any
120V AC wall outlet.
VOLUME
HOUR
SLEEP
MIN
OFF MUSIC
ON ALARM
SNOOZE
WAKE
POWER FAILURE INDICATOR
AM
WAKE
If AC power is interrupted (discon-
nected) for a short period both time
and alarm settings will change unless
optional battery is installed. After AC
power is restored (reconnected) the
digital display will blink to indicate that
power was interrupted and you must
readjust the time and alarm settings. To
stop display from blinking, press the
HOUR or MIN button.
F
z
M
H
8
M
8
8
9
1 0
1 0
4
2
9 6
1
0
0
A
M
z
k H
5
0
3
0
0
7
6 5
1
0
0 0
1
1
OPER
0
#
FLAS STOREMEM DIAL REDIAL
HI LO OFF
PULSE
TONE
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MEMO LOG
For your convenience a memo log
located beneath the handset on the base
unit can be used to write down emer-
gency or personal phone numbers.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
SETTING RINGER VOLUME
The ringer volume switch is located
on the handset. Set it to HI, LO, or
OFF.
QUICK DIAL
Remember that the RINGER switch
must be set to HI or LO or the phone
will not ring for incoming calls.
A
C
B
ABC
DEF
1
4
2
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
5
6
TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE
Use the Temporary Tone feature if
you have Pulse (rotary) service, and
want to access custom calling
services that require touch-tone
dialing, such as getting information
from a local bank or credit card
company.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
7
8
9
OPER
0
#
FLAS STOREMEM DIAL REDIAL
HI LO OFF
PULSE
TONE
1. Dial the number for the custom
calling service.
Ringer volume switch
2. Press
button after you have
connected to the service to
enable touch-tone dialing.
3. When you hang up, the phone
automatically returns to Pulse
dialing mode.
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FLASH BUTTON
Press the FLASH button instead of
using the hook switch to activate
custom calling services such as call
waiting or call transfer, which may
be provided by your local phone
company.
REDIAL BUTTON
QUICK DIAL
B
Redial the last number you called
by pressing the REDIAL button after
you get a dial tone.
A
C
The Redial feature holds in memory
the last phone number you dialed
manually. If you pressed any
numbers after dialing the phone
number, (for example, when
ABC
DEF
1 2
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
accessing a voice-menu system)
those numbers also are redialed.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
9
7 8
NOTE: To redial a number stored
in memory, you must press the
MEM DIAL button followed by the
memory location.
OPER
0
#
FLASH
STORE MEM DIAL REDIAL
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MEMORY DIALING
Store as many as 12 numbers in memory for easy dialing. Three can
be stored in the Emergency Quick Dial locations, and nine additional
numbers can be stored in the numbered keys (1-9).
STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. Pick up the handset.
QUICK DIAL
2. Press the STORE button.
A
B
C
3. Dial the number to be stored.
4. Press the STORE button.
ABC
DEF
1 2
3
5. Press a memory location (1-9 on
the keypad), or an EMERGENCY
QUICK DIAL button (A, B, or C).
GHI
JKL
MNO
4
5
6
6. Hang up the handset.
STORING A PAUSE TO THE DIAL-
ING 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.
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
9
7 8
OPER
0
#
FLASH
STORE MEM DIAL REDIAL
Press REDIAL at the point in the
dialing sequence in which a pause
is required:
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press STORE button.
3. Press 9.
9
4. Press REDIAL to add a pause,
and then dial the number.
5. Press the STORE button.
6. Press an EMERGENCY QUICK
DIAL button, or press MEM DIAL
followed by a memory location
(1-9 on the keypad).
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
Change a stored number by
replacing it with a different number.
DIALING A NUMBER FROM
MEMORY
You can dial numbers from memory
when using the handset. 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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press an emergency quick dial
button (A, B, or C).
or
3. Press MEM DIAL, followed by a
memory location (1-9 on the
keypad).
DIALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK
DIAL NUMBERS
To dial emergency quick dial
number, just press (A, B, or C).
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OPERATE THE RADIO
OFF MUSIC
ALARM
1. Slide function selector to ON.
2. Slide the AM/FM BAND switch
(located on the right side of the
unit) to the desired broadcast
band.
ON
3. TurnTUNING knob to select a
station.
TUNER
AM FM
4. Adjust the VOLUME control to
your preferred listening level.
5. To turn the radio off, slide the
function selector to OFF.
VOLUME
BUILT-IN AFC
The Built-In Automatic Frequency
Control (AFC) works only on FM. It
helps keep the radio locked in on
the FM station to which it is tuned.
When tuning in FM stations, you
may notice that often the station
you desire can be heard on two or
three nearby points on the dial.
Always tune carefully to the loudest
and clearest point.
ANTENNAS
AM Antenna - A built-in ferrite rod
antenna eliminates the need for an
outside antenna for AM reception.
Rotating the unit slightly may
improve reception of distant AM
stations.
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FM Antenna - The power cord acts
as your FM antenna. The power
cord picks up moderate to strong
stations and eliminates the need for
an external antenna in most strong
signal areas. Be sure the power
cord is stretched out to its full
length. Do not coil or bunch the
cord together. Changing position of
the power cord may improve
reception.
SET THE TIME
Your digital clock timer operates on
a 24-hour cycle. The AM indicator
on the left of the display will light
up to let you know if the display is
reading AM or PM time.
AM
WAKE
1. Press the HOUR button to get the
correct AM or PM hour.
2. Press the MIN button to get to
the exact minute time.
HOUR
SLEEP
MIN
SET THE WAKE TIME
1. Press and hold WAKE button.
2. While holding the WAKE button,
use the HOUR and MIN buttons
to change the display to desired
AM or PM wake-up time.
WAKE
3. Release WAKE button and the
current time is displayed again.
Wake time is set.
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WAKE TO MUSIC
1. Select an AM or FM station
2. Set the wake time.
3. Set function selector to MUSIC
position. (TheWAKE indicator in the
display will light.)
The radio will turn on at the wake
time you set and will turn itself off
after approximately 2 hours. To
turn the radio off sooner, set
function selector to OFF.
OFF MUSIC
ALARM
ON
WAKE TO ALARM
1. Set the wake time.
2. Place the function selector in the
ALARM position. (The WAKE
indicator in the display will light.)
The tone alarm will sound at the
wake time you set and turn itself off
after approximately 2 hours. To
turn the alarm off sooner, set
function selector to OFF.
AM
Your clock radio has a 24-hour
timer. When function selector is left
in MUSIC or ALARM wake mode, it
will turn itself on, sound for
approximately 2 hours, turn itself
off and turn on again at the same
time the following day.
WAKE
The WAKE indicator in the display
lights when the clock radio is in a
WAKE mode.
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SLEEP TO MUSIC
You can drift off to sleep to music
knowing that the radio will turn
itself off automatically. Simply:
1. Set the function selector to the
OFF position.
OFF MUSIC
ALARM
ON
2. Press and hold the SLEEP button.
The time display will exhibit 0:59.
The radio will turn on automati-
cally.
3. While holding SLEEP button, press
the MIN button and time will start
to count down. Select any sleep
time between 59 minutes and 1
minute. For sleep time of more
than 59 minutes, up to 1 hour and
59 minutes, momentarily press the
HOUR button (while holding down
the SLEEP button). The display will
exhibit 1:59. Then, press MIN
button to select the desired
HOUR
SLEEP
MIN
WAKE
amount of sleep time in excess of
1 hour.
4. Release SLEEP button and the
current time is once again dis-
played. The radio is now on and
you can select your station in the
usual way. Play will be for the
chosen length of time (up to 1
hour 59 minutes), and then the
radio will turn itself off. If you
decide to turn the radio off sooner,
press the SNOOZE button.
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SLEEP TO MUSIC AND WAKE TO
MUSIC OR ALARM
You can set your clock radio to lull
you to sleep, turn itself off, then
awaken you at a preset time - all
automatically.
1. Set the wake time.
2. Follow the steps under WAKE TO
MUSIC or WAKE TO ALARM.
3. Then, proceed with Steps 2
through 4 under SLEEP TO
MUSIC.
HOUR
SLEEP
MIN
WAKE
NOTE: Be sure the function
selector is in the correct WAKE
position.
USING SNOOZE ALARM
After the wake mode has activated,
you can silence it for another 9
minutes by pressing the SNOOZE
button.
You can use the SNOOZE feature
repeatedly for up to two hours,
after which the radio or alarm will
turn off until the next day.
SNOOZE
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MINUTES AND SECONDS TIME
DISPLAY
For a display of time in minutes and
seconds:
HOUR
SLEEP
MIN
1. Press and hold the WAKE button.
2. While holding down WAKE
button, momentarily press the
SLEEP button. The hour digits
will display minutes; the minute
digits will display seconds and
start to increment. Release WAKE
button to return to the hour and
minute display.
WAKE
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
TELEPHONE
Problem
Solution
No dial tone.
Won't dial out
• Check hook switch to make
sure it pops up.
• 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 many phones on one line.
(See FCC registration information regarding
REN).
Light and tone
feedback flutter when
dialing in PULSE mode.
• This is normal as power is fluctuating
with phone outpulsing.
Can’t be heard by
other party
• Make sure coiled phone cord is securely
plugged in
.
• Make sure other phones are not OFF hook at
the same time. If so, this is normal condition
as volume drops when additional phones are
used at once.
Memory dialing
• Make sure you entered numbers correctly.
(See "Memory Dialing.")
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GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your phone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
•
Avoid putting it 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 and other rough treatment of the unit.
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.
SERVICE
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appro-
priate servicing techniques. 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.
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INDEX
A
N
Adding a Pause to Dialing Sequence 9
“No Worry” Battery Backup 5
Antennas 11
O
B
Operate the Radio 11
BeforeYou Begin 4
Built-in afc 11
P
Power failure indicator 6
Powering Up 5
C
Changing a Stored Number 10
R
D
Redial Button 8
Dialing a Number from Memory 10
Dialing the Emergency Quick Dial
Numbers 10
S
Service 18
Set theTime 12
Set the wake time 12
Setting Ringer Volume 7
Sleep to music 14
Sleep to music and wake to music or
alarm 15
Display Brightness 6
F
FCC Registration Information 2
Flash Button 8
G
Storing a Number in Memory 9
General Product Care 18
Getting Started 4
T
Telephone 17
H
Telephone Operation 7
TemporaryTone Feature 7
TroubleshootingTips 17
Hearing Aid Compatibility 2
I
Installation 6
Interference Information 2
Introduction 3
U
Using Snooze Alarm 15
W
M
Wake to alarm 13
Wake to music 13
Warranty 20
Memo Log 6
Memory Dialing 9
Minutes and SecondsTime Display 16
Modular Jack Requirements 4
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LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
•
Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
One year.
(The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
•
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
•
The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty
period.
How to make a warranty claim:
•
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your
name and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
•
Product Exchange Center
32B Spur Drive
El Paso, Texas 79906
•
•
Pay 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 warrantdyoes notcover:
•
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.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make
it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card is not required
for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
•
Models 2-9291
20910010 (Rev. 1 E/S)
98-10
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in China
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