GE 00006068 User Manual

Battery backup, Installing the phone, Base setup

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4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it

snaps into place.

6. Place the handset in the charging cradle.

Connecting the Telephone Line

Choose the best location to install your telephone. Your telephone

should be placed on a level surface, such as a desk or table top.
1. Plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the PHONE

LINE jack on the base.

2. Plug the other end into a wall jack.
3. Set the RINGER switch on the handset to

ON and place the handset

in the cradle on the base.

NOTE: The charge indicator (on the base) turns on when

the handset is on the cradle, to signal the battery is

charging.

Connecting the Electrical Power

1. Plug one end of the power adaptor cord into the back of the base.
2. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or

damage use only the 5-2608 and/or 5-2769 power

adaptor(s) listed in the user’s guide. This power

adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a

vertical or floor mount position.

Battery Backup

This telephone is equipped with a memory holding system powered by

a customer-installed 9-volt alkaline battery (not included).
When electrical power is interrupted, or the electrical line is

unplugged, the battery operates the clock to retain the time of day

and alarm settings in memory. When the unit is running on battery

power, the digital display does not light up; however, if wake time

occurs during the power interruption, the alarm buzzer sounds

(regardless of the type of alarm tone selected) if remaining battery

power is adequate. Normal operation resumes after electrical power

is restored.
To install the backup battery:
1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the

base.

2. Connect a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery (not

included). Interlock the large and small

contacts on the battery clip and the battery.

Once connected, place the battery inside the

battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Installing the Phone

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal

injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved

Nickel-metal Hydride battery model 5-2705 that is

compatible with this unit.

1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together

inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset.

2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black

and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment. To

ensure proper battery installation, the connector is

keyed and can be inserted only one way.

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 3 months (if Wake System

is not activated), which should take care of short,

nuisance-type AC power failures. To preserve battery

life, the phone should remain plugged into an AC

electrical outlet. As the battery gets older, its voltage

drops and memory may be lost. Be sure to replace the

battery periodically. A backup battery is not included

with this telephone.
NOTE: If battery is not installed:

a) All alarm time setting memory will be lost if the unit is

unplugged for more than 60 seconds.

b) The clock will stop running during a power outage

period but will start running when power resumes. The

clock will blink to indicate that the time may not be

correct.
IMPORTANT: If storing this unit for more than 30 days,

remove the battery.

Base Setup

Real Time

NOTE: The telephone company sends the current time

and date with the Caller ID (CID) information. If you don’t

manually set the clock time, the unit automatically sets

the time and date when the first call is received.
NOTE: Press the set button at any time to skip to the

next set up step or press the off button to exit to the

main menu.

1. Press and release the set button until

SET REAL TIME shows in the

display.

2. Press and release the tune + or - buttons to set the time in 1 minute

increments or press and hold to scroll quickly.

3. Press the set button to save. The unit moves to the month setting.
4. Press and release the tune + or - buttons to set the month in 1

month increments or press and hold to scroll quickly.

5. Press the set button to save. The unit moves to the day setting.
6. Press and release the tune + or - buttons to set the day in 1 day

increments or press and hold to scroll quickly.

7. Press the set button to save.

CLK: AUTO 4MANU shows in the

display.

8. Use the tune + or - buttons to select 4

AUTO.

9. Press the set button to save.

KEYTONE: 4ON OFF shows in the

display.

10. Use the tune + or - buttons to select 4

ON or 4OFF.

11. Press the set button to save and the unit returns to the main menu.

Clock Auto Update

If you have manually set the clock, the automatic clock update feature

is disabled. To reset the unit so that the clock will be updated at the

next incoming call;
1. Press the set button

four times. CLK: AUTO 4MANU shows in the

display.

2. Use the tune + or - buttons to select 4

AUTO.

3. Press the set button to save and the unit advances to the Keytone

setting menu.

Keytone Setting

If you wish to change the keytone setting;
1. Press the off button for 2 seconds.
2. Use the tune + or - buttons to select 4

ON or 4OFF.

3. Press the set button to save and the unit returns to the main menu.

Display Backlight

Use the display button to adjust the display brightness to desired

setting; low, medium, or high.

NOTE: The unit must be connected to an electrical outlet

to adjust display brightness.

Radio Operation

1. Press and release the audio on/off button to turn the radio on.
2. Press the am/fm button to the select the desired

broadcast band.

3. Press the tune + or - button to select a radio station / frequency.
4. Press the volume control to adjust the listening level (1 through 27).
5. To turn the radio off, press and release audio on/off.

Programming Preset Channels

1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
2. Press and hold a preset channel button (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) until you hear

a beep. The station’s frequency shows in the display and is stored on

that channel. The default channel is FM 100.9MHZ / AM 520.

3. If desired, repeat step 1 and 2 until all preset channels are

programmed.

Built-in AFC

The built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM

mode. It helps keep the radio locked onto the FM stations/frequencies.
FM stereo is a built-in function.

AM Antenna

If you want to listen to an AM frequency radio channel, you need to

connect the AM loop antenna to the jack on the back of the base.

FM Antenna

The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power cord picks up

moderate to strong signals and eliminates the need for an external

antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is

stretched to its longest length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together.

Changing position of the power cord may improve reception.

Headphone Output

If the headphone jack is inserted into the headphone output jack on

the base unit, the speaker output will be automatically switched to the

headphone terminal.

Auxiliary Audio-In Jack

When the audio on/off button is turned on and an auxiliary audio-in

jack is inserted from an external audio source, the unit automatically

switches from broadcast to the external source and

AUXILIARY AUDIO

shows on the display.
When the auxiliary audio-in jack is removed from the unit, the unit will

automatically switch off and return to stand-by mode.

NOTE: To switch between the external audio source and

radio mode, press and hold the audio on/off key for 2

seconds.

Thomson Inc.

101 West 103rd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102

© 2007 Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)

Model 27980
00006068 (Rev. 1 DOM E)
07-21
Printed in China

Equipment Approval Information

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched

Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and

Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment

published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information,

the US 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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and

telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and

requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular

plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible

modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notes

•This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone

company.

• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able

to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check

with your local telephone company.

• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent

disconnection of your telephone from your line.

• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the

telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your

alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm

equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

US Number is located on the cabinet bottom

REN number is located on the cabinet bottom

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 prior notice is not

practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company

may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary

discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such

temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation;

and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant

to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
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 and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If

these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone

equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to

allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

Interference Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which 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 the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO

PREVENT FIRE OR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING

FLASH AND ARROW

HEAD WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

“DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE” INSIDE

THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION

POINT WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING

THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION:

-

-

+

+

Battery clip

Battery

Handset

Base

AC power

adaptor

Telephone line

cord

Handset

battery

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer

or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the

Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To

Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available

from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify

stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure

Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated

with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your

body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

Telephone Jack Requirements

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type

modular telephone jack, which might look like

the one pictured here, installed in your home. If

you don’t have a modular jack, call your local

phone company to find out how to get one

installed.

Installation

Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against

false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security

code. After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place

the handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones

operate at frequencies that may cause or receive

interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, 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, microwave oven, or VCR. If such

interference continues, move the cordless telephone

farther away from these appliances. Certain other

communications devices may also use the 2.4 GHz

frequency for communication, and, if not properly set,

these devices may interfere with each other and/or your

new telephone. If you are concerned with interference,

please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices

on how to properly set channels to avoid interference.

Typical devices that may use the 2.4 GHz frequency for

communication include wireless audio/video senders,

wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless

telephone systems, and some long-range cordless

telephone systems.

Important Installation Guidelines

• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent

lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct

sunlight.

• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is

specifically designed for wet locations.

• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless

the telephone line has been disconnected at the network

interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

sleep

(button)

alarm 2

(button)

alarm 1

(button)

am/fm

(button)

set

(button)

page

(button)

audio

on/off

(button)

snooze

(button)

volume

control

radio

channel

tuning

Introduction

CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there

are basic safety instructions that should always

be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save

them for future reference.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on

electricity, you should have at least one phone in your

home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your

home goes out

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the following items:

display

(button)

headphone

jack

charge

(indicator)

new call

(indicator)

radio presets

(buttons)

auxiliary

audio in

jack

AM Loop

antenna

Model 27980

2.4 GHz Cordless

BedroomPhone™

User’s Guide

Modular

telephone

line jack

Wall plate

Handset Layout

FLASH/

CALL WAIT/

PROGRAM

(button)

CHAN/DELETE

(channel/delete

button)

MEM

(memory button)

EXIT/TONE*

(button)

TALK/CALL BACK

(button)

FORMAT

(button)

display

REDIAL

(button)

Base Layout

off

(button)

ringer

switch

Handset Setup

Programmable Menus

There are five programmable menus available: Language, Local

Area Code, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse and Factory Default. When you

program these settings, make sure the phone is

OFF (not in talk mode).

Pressing the EXIT/TONE* button will remove you from the menu

selection process without changing the feature you are in.

Display Language

1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until

1ENG 2FRA

3ESP shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad to

select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is

1ENG.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to save and to

advance to the next menu feature.

Local Area Code

If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your

local area code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you

only see the local 7-digit number. Calls received from outside your

local area code will display the full 10-digit number.
1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until

AREA CODE - - -

shows in the display.

2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code. The

default setting is - - -.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHAN/DELETE button

to erase the incorrect area code and repeat step 2.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to save and to

advance to the next menu feature.

Ringer Tone

1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until

RINGER TONE

shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad (1-3)

to enter your selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default

setting is RINGER TONE 1.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to save and to

advance to the next menu feature.

Tone/Pulse

1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until

1 TONE 2 PULSE

shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button or the handset number pad to

enter your selection. The default setting is 1 TONE.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to save and to

advance to the next menu feature.

Factory Default

This feature allows you to restore the handset’s original features.
1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until

DEFAULT shows

in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button to switch between

YES or NO. The

default setting is NO.

3. Press FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM to save. You will hear a

confirmation tone.

Alarm Setup

NOTE: Press the off button at any time to exit setup

menu and leave settings unchanged.

Set Alarm Type

This Bedroom Phone is equipped with two alarms. The alarms can be

set independently to either radio or buzzer.
1. Press and hold alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds. A tone

will sound and the current alarm status is displayed.

2. Press the button again to select the desired type of alarm (radio,

buzzer or alarm off). The corresponding icon shows in the display. A

music note indicates that the alarm is set to radio, a bell indicates

that the alarm is set to buzzer.

3. Press the set button to save and confirm setting.

SET ALARM TIME

shows in display. Refer to step 3 of the Set Alarm Time section for

further instructions.

- OR -

If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

Set Alarm Time

1. Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2. Press the set button.
3. Use the tune + or - button to set the wake time. Press and hold to

quickly increase or decrease the increments.

4. Press the set button to save and confirm setting.

ALARM LENGTH

shows in display. Refer to step 3 of the Set Alarm Time section for

further instructions.

- OR -

If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

Set Alarm Length

1. Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2. Press the set button

twice.

3. Press the tune + or - button to set the length time. Alarm length can

be set from 15 minutes to 2 hours.

4. Press the set button to save and confirm setting. The display shows

ALARM 1 (or 2), or if in Radio Alarm mode the most recently tuned

channel. Refer to step 3 of the Set Radio Alarm Preset Channel

section for further instructions.

- OR -

If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

Set Radio Alarm Preset Channel

1. Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2. Press the set button

three times.

3. Press the tune + or - button to scroll through the preset

(1-5) channels to select a channel for the alarm. The frequency

shows on the display. If no radio preset button is pressed, the

channel for the alarm will be the most recent tuned channel.

4. Press the set button to save and confirm setting.

ALARM 1 (or 2) VOL

= XX shows on the display, XX is the most recent selected volume

level. Refer to step 3 of the Set Alarm Volume section for further

instructions.

- OR -

If no action is taken, unit will exit menu and return to stand-by mode.

Set Alarm Volume

1. Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.
2. Press the set button

four times.

3. Press volume up or down button to select desired volume level (1

through 27).

4. Press the set button to save and confirm setting and unit will return

to idle model.

PAUSE#

(button)

Battery

compartment

cover

CID/VOL

(buttons)

black wire

red wire

battery

pack

PRESS DOWN

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