GE 29888GE1 User Manual

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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
forTelephoneTerminal 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
Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request,
telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone
all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but
RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you
by
may connect to your line as determined the
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network
with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
and modular plug is provided with this product. 11 is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack
that is also compliant. See installation instructions
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
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 hom~ 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.
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
company must: (1) promptly notify you of such
temporary di~continuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to
correct the situation; and (3) in~orm 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 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,
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar~ designed to proVide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential Installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
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.
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.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radioltelevision
technician for additional sug9,estions. Also, the Federal Communications
booklet, 'HowTo Identify and Resolve RadiolTV 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.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM REN
NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM
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provide this information to your
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REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
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compliant telephone cord
for details.
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SERVICEABLE PARTS ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONNEL. ACCOMPANYING
THE PROOUCT.
INTRODUCTION
Your Digital Messaging System is designed to give you
flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the
most from your new messaging system, we suggest that you
take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction
manual.

BASE LAYOUT

GREETING/
PREVIOUS
button
STOP/SET
button
to life.
BEFORE

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the following items:
telephone
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.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals,
unless the telephone line is disconnected at the network
interface,
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines
(attached to the back of the digital messaging system).

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

• Install messaging system near both a telephone
(mOdular) jack and an electrical power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy
street, and electrical noise, such as motors, microwave
ovens, and fluorescent lighting,
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating
appliances, radiators, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low te
m peratu res.
• Avoid dusty locations,
INSTALLING THE MESSAGING SYSTEM
Choose the best location to install your messaging system. Your
messaging system should be placed on a level surface
such as a desk or table top,
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are
basic safety instructions that should always be followed.
Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFElY INSTRUCTIONS
provided with this product and save them for fi.nure
reference.
PLAY/MEMO button or MESSAGES
indicator
ON/OFF ERASE button
You
BEGIN
Digital messaging system
NEXT
button
VOLUME
button
MIC