GE Caller ID Box 2 9079 User Manual

2-9079  
Caller ID  
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
PARTS CHECKLIST  
Make sure your package includes the following item s:  
VERY IMPORTANT:  
The Caller ID feature of  
this product requires a  
subscription to Caller ID  
service from your  
DELETE  
VIP  
REVIEW  
DISPLAY  
Caller ID unit  
AC power supply  
telephone company.  
Telephone line cord  
Mounting Bracket  
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS  
You need an RJ 11 type m odular jack, which is the m ost  
com m on type of phone jack and m ight look like the one  
pictured here. If you dont have a m odular jack, call your local  
phone com pany to find out how to get one installed.  
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POWERING THE CALLER ID UNIT  
The unit can operate on batteries only, but you m ust  
use the AC power supply in order for the new call  
indicator light and the display backlighting to work.  
1
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES  
Install 4 AAA-size batteries to retain caller ID inform a-  
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.  
2
1. Open the battery com partm ent 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 com partm ent.  
3. Replace the battery com partm ent door securely.  
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BATTERY INDICATOR  
If the battery icon appears in the display, you need to  
replace the batteries.  
USING THE AC ADAPTER  
NOTE: Only use the  
Thomson 5-2408 AC  
adapter that came with  
this unit. Using other  
adapters may damage  
the unit.  
You m ust 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.  
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INSTALLATION  
You can set the unit on a tabletop or m ount it on the wall.  
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning  
storm .  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or  
term inals, unless the telephone line has been  
disconnected at the network interface.  
Use caution when installing or m odifying tele-  
phone lines.  
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TABLETOP INSTALLATION  
1. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the  
back of the unit m arked TO LINE, and to the  
m odular wall jack.  
2. Connect your phones line cord to the jack on the  
back of the unit m arked TO PHONE.  
3. Insert the AC adapter into the jack m arked 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 m ounting 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.  
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION  
Use the m ounting accessories included with this unit.  
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1. Hold the m ounting bracket against the wall and  
m ark the m ounting screw positions on the wall  
with a pencil.  
2. Insert the anchor screws and install the m ounting  
bracket on the wall.  
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the  
back of the unit m arked TO LINE, and to the  
m odular wall jack.  
4. Connect your phones line cord to the jack on the  
back of the unit m arked TO PHONE.  
3
4
5
5. Insert the AC adapter into the jack m arked 9 V DC  
into the back of the unit and to an AC power  
outlet.  
6
6. Securely m ount the unit on the bracket.  
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ANSWERING MACHINE INSTALLATION  
The answering m achine m ust be set to answer  
calls after at least 2 rings to properly receive caller  
ID inform ation. To use your caller ID unit with an  
answering m achine:  
1. Plug a telephone line cord into the m odular  
jack and into the jack on the back of the unit  
m arked TO LINE.  
2. Plug another telephone line cord into the jack  
on the back of the unit m arked TO PHONE and  
into the answering m achine.  
3. Plug a third telephone line cord into the  
answering m achine and into the phone.  
4. Insert the AC adapter into the jack m arked 9 V  
DC into the back of the unit and to an AC  
power outlet.  
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TWO-LINE SYSTEM INSTALLATION  
You m ust use two caller ID units if you  
want to use caller ID for both lines. You  
m ust also purchase a triplex adapter.  
1. Plug the triplex adapter into your two-  
line m odular 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.  
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OPERATION  
CHOOSING A LANGUAGE  
Your caller ID unit is program m ed at the factory to display m essages in English, but you  
can change the language setting to French or Spanish. To change the language:  
1. Press and hold DISPLAY until the current language (ENGLISH, 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 tim e and date are autom atically set when your caller ID unit receives its first call.  
This inform ation is sent by the phone com pany.  
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RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS  
New call indicator  
The display autom atically lights when there is a new call  
and whenever you press any of the buttons on the unit.  
This unit receives and displays inform ation transm itted  
by your local phone com pany. This inform ation can  
include the phone num ber, date, and tim e; or the nam e,  
phone num ber, date, and tim e. The new call indicator  
flashes when there are new calls for you to review.  
SMITH JOHN  
1-315-555-1324  
AM  
12:30 10/19  
DELETE  
VIP  
REVIEW  
DISPLAY  
The unit can store up to 79 calls. When the m em ory is  
full, a new call autom atically replaces the oldest call in  
m em ory. If there is a previous record with the sam e  
inform ation as the incom ing call REPT appears in the  
display.  
The display  
NOTE: Check with your local phone company  
regarding name service availability.  
NOTE: You must use the AC power supply in order  
for the display's backlighting to work.  
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DELETE AND REVIEW BUTTONS  
DELETE BUTTON  
SMITH JOHN  
1-315-555-1324  
AM  
12:30 10/19  
To delete THE record shown in the display, press  
the DELETE button.  
DELETE  
VIP  
REVIEW  
DISPLAY  
To delete ALL records, press and hold the DELETE  
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  
m essages have been viewed, END OF LIST appears  
in the display.  
DELETE  
button  
REVIEW  
button  
Press  
REVIEW to view previous records.  
REVIEW  
button  
To REVIEW records faster: press and hold  
REVIEW or REVIEW  
.
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VERY IMPORTANT PERSON BUTTON  
SMITH JOHN  
Use VIP m em ory for num bers you want to save. You  
can store up to 20 nam es and num bers. To save a  
num ber into VIP m em ory:  
1-315-555-1324  
AM  
12:30 10/19  
DELETE  
VIP  
REVIEW  
DISPLAY  
1. Press the  
REVIEW  
buttons until you reach  
the desired num ber.  
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  
num ber is now stored in VIP m em ory.  
To retrieve num ber from VIP m em ory:  
VIP button  
1. Press VIP button. VIP icon appears in the display.  
2. Press the  
REVIEW  
buttons to reach the  
desired nam e and num ber.  
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DELETE VIP NUMBERS  
SMITH JOHN  
1. Press VIP to enter VIP m em ory.  
1-315-555-1324  
AM  
2. Press the  
REVIEW  
buttons until you reach  
12:30 10/19  
DELETE  
VIP  
REVIEW  
DISPLAY  
the desired VIP num ber you to delete.  
3. Press DELETE.  
To delete all VIP records in m em ory:  
1. Press VIP to enter VIP m em ory.  
2. Press and hold DELETE until DELETE ALL appears in  
the display.  
3. Press and release DELETE to erase all VIP records.  
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.  
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MESSAGE INDICATORS  
The following m essages tell you what your unit is doing.  
BATTERY icon  
Battery power level is low.  
BLOCKED NAME  
BLOCKED NUMBER  
BLOCKED CALL  
Caller ID inform ation is withheld.  
DELETE ALL?  
END OF LIST  
LONG DISTANCE  
NEW CALLS  
Delete all num bers from m em ory.  
There are no additional calls to review.  
Call is long distance  
The unit has received incom ing calls that have not been re-  
viewed.  
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no CALL  
The caller ID m em ory is em pty.  
NO DATA SENT  
The incom ing call does not have caller ID service or their service  
area is not linked to yours.  
RECORD STORED  
REPT icon  
The caller ID record is stored in VIP m em ory.  
Inform ation is already stored in m em ory.  
SERVICE ERROR  
Caller inform ation was interrupted during transm ission.  
UNKNOWN CALLER Caller ID inform ation incom plete.  
VIP MEMO FULL  
VIP Icon  
No new VIP num bers can be entered.  
VIP m em ory is active.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS  
NO DIAL TONE ON THE PHONE ATTACHED TO THE CALLER ID UNIT  
Check all cabling to m ake sure that all connections are secure.  
Check installation (p. 3-8)  
Disconnect the caller ID unit and reconnect phone to find out if the phone works  
without the caller ID unit.  
NO DISPLAY  
Replace batteries.  
Did you order caller ID service from your local telephone com pany? 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 inform ation during the silent period after the first ring. This m essage  
indicates that there is noise on the line or that the telephone com pany has sent an  
invalid m essage.  
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GENERAL PRODUCT CARE  
To keep your Caller ID 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 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.  
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SERVICE  
FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the m anufacturer or its authorized  
service agents. In accordance with FCC requirem ents, changes or m odifications not  
expressly approved by Thom son Consum er Electronics could void the user's authority  
to operate the product. For instructions on how to obtain service, call Consum er  
Inform ation, 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 inform ation will be valuable if service  
should be required during the warranty period.  
Purchase date _________________________ Nam e of store ________________________  
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION  
Your GE telephone equipm ent is registered with the Federal Com m unications Com m ission and is in com pliance with  
parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
1
No t ific a t io n t o t h e Lo c a l Te le p h o n e Co m p a ny  
On the bottom of this equipm ent is a label indicating, am ong other inform ation, the FCC Registration num ber and  
Ringer Equivalence Num ber (REN) for the equipm ent.You m ust, upon request, provide this inform ation to your  
telephone com pany.  
The REN is useful in determ ining the num ber of devices you m ay connect to your telephone line and still have all  
of these devices ring when your telephone num ber is called. In m ost (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.  
No t e s  
• This equipm ent m ay not be used on coin service provided by the telephone com pany.  
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you m ay not be able to use your own telephone equipm ent  
if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone com pany.  
• Notice m ust be given to the telephone com pany upon perm anent disconnection of your telephone from your  
line.  
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Rig h t s o f t h e Te le p h o n e Co m p a ny  
Should your equipm ent cause trouble on your line which m ay harm the telephone network, the telephone  
com pany shall, where practicable, notify you that tem porary discontinuance of service m ay be required. Where  
prior notice is not practicable and the circum stances warrant such action, the telephone com pany m ay  
tem porarily discontinue service im m ediately. In case of such tem porary discontinuance, the telephone com pany  
m ust: (1) prom ptly notify you of such tem porary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the  
situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a com plaint to the Com m ission pursuant to procedures set  
forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
The telephone com pany m ay m ake changes in its com m unications facilities, equipm ent, operations of  
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 perform ance of your telephone equipm ent, the  
telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
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INTERFERENCE INFORMATION  
This device com plies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This  
device m ay not cause harm ful interference; and (2) This device m ust accept any interference received, including  
interference that m ay cause undesired operation.  
This equipm ent has been tested and found to com ply with the lim its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm ful interference in a  
residential installation.  
This equipm ent generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, m ay cause harm ful interference to radio com m unications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipm ent does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determ ined by  
turning the equipm ent off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or m ore of the  
following m easures:  
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 telecom m unications equipm ent and receiving  
antenna.  
Connect the telecom m unications equipm ent into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving  
antenna is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
If these m easures do not elim inate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/  
television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Com m unications Com m ission has prepared a  
helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problem s.” This booklet is available from  
the U.S. Governm ent Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock num ber 004-000-00345-4  
when ordering copies.  
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM  
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
What your w arranty covers:  
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.  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
One year.  
What your w arranty does not cover:  
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental  
or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever  
comes first.)  
Customer instruction. (Your Owners 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.  
What w e w ill 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 products warranty period.  
How to m ake a w arranty 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:  
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.  
Thom son Consum er Electronics, Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
32 Spur Drive  
How state law relates to this w arranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
El Paso, Texas 79906  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for  
warranty information.  
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Model 2-9079  
P.O.Box1976,Indianapolis,IN46206  
©1996Thom son Consum erElectronics,Inc.  
Tradem ark(s)®Registered  
347A8359-0001 (Rev. 0 E/S)  
96-30  
Printed in Hong Kong  
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