GE 29581 Merkblatt

Your Caller ID phone uses 4 AA-size alkaline batteries for receiving and storing Caller ID 

records and for storing the numbers you use for memory dialing, pulse dialing, and redial.

1.  If the telephone line cord is connected, disconnect it 

from the base unit.

2.  Release latch on battery compartments and remove 

cover.

3.  Insert 4 AA-size alkaline batteries as shown on the 

diagram in the battery compartments.

4.  Snap the battery compartment doors back into place 

and replace the mounting bracket.

5.  If the line cord was previously connected, re-attach it 

to the unit and check your memory locations.
NOTE: If the low battery icon appears in the display, you need to 

Your phone should be placed on a level surface, such as a desk or table top, or you can 

mount it on a wall. A wall mounting pedestal is packaged with your phone.

1.  Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the handset. 
2.  Plug the other end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the base.
3.  Place the handset in the cradle.

1.  Connect one end of the straight telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the base.
2.  Connect the other end to a wall phone 

jack.

3.  Set the ringer volume switch located 

at the back of the base to the desired 

loudness.

  OFF - Telephone will not ring.
  LO - Sound will be lowest.
  HI - Sound will be loudest.

Your speakerphone can also be mounted on a wall plate (not included).

phone is hanging on the wall, you must rotate the handset hook 180° 

•  Rotate the hook 180°. (Refer to Dia. 1A) 
•  Turn the phone over so that the bottom of the base is facing 

up and the thickest end is pointing away from you.

•   If desired gather the extra telephone line cord together and 

store inside the wall mounting pedestal, and then thread the 

line cord through the grooves on the pedestal according to 

the illustration.

•  With the rounded end of the pedestal pointing upward, insert  

the tab on the end of the pedestal into the middle slot on the 

bottom of the base, then push the pedestal down 

until the two tabs on the left and right corners of 

the pedestal snap (lock) into the two lower slots on 

the bottom of the base.

•  Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts 

and firmly slide the unit down into place (wall plate 

not included).

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.

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.

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

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.

This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary) dialing.
1. Press the 

menu button until TONE/PULSE MODE shows in the display.

2. Press the  3 or 4buttons to show the current dialing mode. The default is 

dialing.

3. To change the dialing mode, press the 3 or 4 buttons. The display alternates 

between the two modes.

4. Press the 

menu button again to save.

You may store information in any of the following memory locations: 0 to 9, A, B, and C . 

See “Storing a Pause in Memory” and “Temporary Tone Dialing” for more information.

1.  Press the 

store button. LOCATION? shows in the display.

2.  Press the desired memory location (0-9, A, B, C).

NOTE: You may select memory locations by pressing  3 or 4 to scroll 

3.  Press the 

store button again to confirm the memory location.

4.  Use the number keys to enter the telephone number (up to 32 digits) and press the 

store button to save. (The unit will not dial a phone number in this mode.) The cursor 

automatically moves to the text line for name entry.

5.  Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated with the telephone 

number you just entered. More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys.

  For example, to enter the name BILL SMITH, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. 

Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L.
NOTE: The flashing cursor automatically moves to the next position 

or you may press the  3 or 4 buttons to move the cursor to the next 

  Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the arrow key (4) two times to 

insert a space, and press  the 7 key 4 times for the letter S. Press the 6 key once for 

the letter M. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 8 key for the letter T. 

Press the 4 key twice for the letter H. 

6.  Press the 

store button to save the name.

7.  To enter another name and number in a different memory location, return to step 1 

and repeat the process.

Repeat the storage sequence under “Storing A Name and Number in Memory”, and use 

the 

delete button to delete the old number before entering the new number.

1.  Press the 

store button.

2.  Press the memory location (0-9, A, B, C) to be erased.
3.  Press the 

delete button.

1.  Press the  3 or 4 buttons to view the caller number and name you want to copy.
2.  Press the 

store button.

3.  Press the memory location (0-9, A, B, C). The number flashes if there is a number 

already stored in the memory location.

4.  Press the 

store button to enter the edit mode, and then press the store button again 

to edit the name.
NOTE: You may select a different memory location by pressing  3 or 4 

5.  Press the 

store button to confirm and save, and wait for three seconds to exit. 

1. Press the 

store button.

2. Press any key (0-9, or quick call buttons A, B, or C) for the memory location. If there 

is a number already stored in the memory location it will appear on the display. Use 

the 

review 3 or 4 button to select a different location.

3. Press the 

store button again to confirm.

4. Press the 

redial button, and then press the store button again.

5. Enter name, if necessary, and then press the 

store button to confirm.  

1.   Press the 

dial button.

2.  To select a memory, press any number key (0-9, A, B, C). The number in that memory 

location displays.
NOTE: You may select a different memory location by pressing  3 or 4 

3. Press the 

speaker button, or pick up the handset to dial the displayed number.

1.  Lift the handset, or press the 

speaker button.

2.  Press the 

dial button then press a memory location button.

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.

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.

You can use the telephone by speaking into and listening through the handset, or by 

using the speakerphone.

1.  Lift the handset or press 

speaker to answer the call.

2.  Replace the handset in the cradle or press the 

speaker button to hang up.

1.  Lift the handset or press the 

speaker button. Wait for a dial tone.

2.  Dial the telephone number you want to call.
3.  Replace the handset in the cradle, or press the 

speaker button to hang up.

You may adjust the handset and speakerphone volume independently with the 

VOL 

button or the ( 

- or +) buttons. Both handset receiver volume level and speakerphone 

volume level are saved in memory.

While using the handset, you can adjust the speaker volume by pressing the 

VOL 

button continuously or pressing the ( 

- or +) buttons after pressing the VOL button.  

REC (Handset Receiver) volume shows in the display.

While using the speakerphone, you can adjust the speaker volume by pressing the 

VOL 

button continuously or pressing the ( 

- or +) buttons after pressing the VOL button.  

SPK volume level shows in the display.

You may redial the last number you called by pressing the 

redial button after you hear 

a dial tone.

Use the 

mute button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk privately with someone 

else in the room. A conversation can be muted while using the speakerphone or 

handset.
1. Press the 

mute button. The mute indicator illuminates.

2. Press 

mute again to turn it off.

Press 

flash/exit to activate special features of your telephone network, such as call 

transfer, or special services from your local telephone company, such as call waiting.

If you have pulse (rotary) service and want to access customer calling services (such 

as telebanking and long distance services) that require tone dialing, you can use this 

feature to temporarily change from pulse to tone service. 
After dialing the telephone number and connecting to the customer calling service,
1.  Press and release the 

*tone button.

2.  When you hang up, the telephone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.

Your phone features a speakerphone for ease of use and convenience during a phone 

conversation. At any time during a conversation, you can lift the handset to stop using 

the speakerphone. Likewise, when you are using the handset, press the 

speaker button 

and place the handset in the cradle to switch to the speakerphone.
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.

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 pressing the 

VOL button continuously or 

pressing the 

review button3 or 4after pressing the VOL button.

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

The Summary Screen shows the current time, date, and number of new calls to review. 

It is displayed until any button is pressed.

This process allows you to dial a succession of stored numbers from separate memory 

locations. This is useful when you must dial several sequences of numbers, such as with 

frequent calls via a telephone company long distance provider.
For example 

Local access number of long distance company   

6

Authorization code (ID) 

 

7

Long distance phone number 

 

8

1. Pick up the handset or press 

speaker.

2. Press 

dial button, then press number “6” for the memory location.

3. Press 

dial button, then press number “7” for the memory location.

4. Press 

dial button, then press number “8” for the memory location.

5. The number dials automatically.

The 

redial button has dual functionality and becomes a pause button when the store 

button is pressed first. It is valid only when storing a number into memory locations. 

Use the 

redial/pause button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in an automatic 

dialing sequence. For example, when you must dial a 9 to get an outside line or when 

you enter codes to access your long distance company. 

1.  With the handset on the cradle, enter the telephone number you wish to call. The 

telephone number shows in the display.

2.  Lift the handset or press the 

speaker button and the number automatically dials.

The following special messages indicate the status of a message or the unit:
BLOCKED CALL  

The caller of the incoming call is registered as  

 

 

 

“Private Number” and their Caller ID information is withheld.

CALL WAITING  

Indicates a call is waiting on the line.

 

Battery power level is low.

NO CALLS  

The caller memory is empty.

START/END 

You are at the beginning or the end of the Caller ID memory log.

UNKNOWN CALLER  The incoming call does not have Caller ID service or their service  

 

area is not linked to yours. If 

UNKNOWN CALLER appears along  

 

 with a calling number, the name information for that number was  

 

not available.

No Dial Tone
•  Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and not damaged.
•  Check hook switch: Does it fully extend when handset is lifted from cradle?
No Display
•  Replace the batteries.
•  Check for proper battery installation.
No Information is Shown After the Phone Rings
•  Are you subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone company?
•  Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering.
Phone Dials in Pulse with Tone Service
•  Make sure T/P DIAL MODE is set to TONE DIAL.
Phone Won’t Dial Out with Pulse Service
•  Make sure T/P DIAL MODE is set to PULSE DIAL.
Phone Does Not Ring
•  Make sure ringer switch is set to

 LO or HI.

•  You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some 

extension phones.

•  Check for dial tone. See Troubleshooting Tips for No Dial Tone.
Incoming Voice Volume Low
•   Are other phones off hook at same time? If so, this is normal condition as volume 

drops when additional phones are used at once.

•  Check the handset receiver or speaker volume.
Memory Dialing
•   Make sure you entered the numbers correctly into memory.

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 to 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.

This units receives and displays information transmitted by your local company. 

This information can include the phone number,date, and time ;or the name , phone 

number, date, and time. The unit can store up to 75 calls for later review. When the 

memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory. 

NEW 

appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed. 

REPT appears in 

the display for calls received more than once which have not been reviewed. 

•   Press the  3 or 4 buttons  to view the call records.
•   Press the  6 button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the 

oldest.

•   Press the  5  button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.
•   When all of the records have been viewed, 

START/END appears in the display.

•  To delete the record shown in the display, press the 

delete button once.

•  To delete all records while reviewing, press and hold the 

delete button for about 

three seconds. 

DELETE ALL? appears in the display. Press delete again to complete.

When reviewing Caller ID records, you can dialback the numbers on the display by 

pressing the 

dial button.

NOTE: If PICKUP PHONE shows in the display, no other changes to 

1.  Use the  3 or 4 buttons  to display the number you want to dial.
2.  Press the 

dial button.

•  If you see a number with seven digits (i.e. 555-1234), then the call is from within your 

area code. However, this does not guarantee the call is a local call.

•  If you see a number with 11 digits (i.e. 1-234-555-1234), then the call is not from 

within your area code.
NOTE: A timer (10 seconds on-hook and 3 seconds off-hook) located 

3.  If you are at on-hook and 

PICKUP OR ADJ displays, you can adjust the phone 

number format by pressing the 

dial button. If the phone is off-hook and ADJUST 

shows in the display, you can adjust the phone number format by pressing the 

dial 

button. For example, sometimes a 7-digit local number cannot be dialed because 

it requires a 10-digit or 11-digit format. Press the 

dial button repeatedly to scroll 

through the 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers. 

7-digits:    

7-digit telephone number (i.e. 555-5555)

10-digits:   

3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number (i.e. 425-555-5555)

11-digits:   

long distance code 1 + 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone    

 

 

number (i.e. 1-425-555-5555)

4.  To dial the displayed number, and the phone is on-hook, pick up the handset or press 

the 

speaker button before the timer reaches 0. If the phone is off-hook, wait until the 

time reaches 0.

  NOW DIALING  shows in the display and the number is dialed.

1.  Use the  3 or 4 buttons  to display the number you want to dial. You will only see 

10-digit numbers (i.e. 234- 555-1234).

2. See steps 2 through 4 in the previous section to complete the dialback process.

You should not plug the telephone into the modular jack while setting up the Caller ID 

menu.
1. Press the 

menu button to enter the menu feature configuration mode.

# 1. 

>ENG  FRA  ESP (CID language default English)

# 2.  

CONTRAST (default level is 3)

# 3. 

# 4. 

TONE/PULSE (Default is tone dialing).

2. Press the 

menu button to scroll through the 4 menu screens.

3. Use the 3 or 4  buttons to select the desired setting.

This adjustment allows you to display the Caller ID prompts in English, French, or 

Spanish.
1. Press the 

menu button until  ENG FRA ESP shows in the display.

2. Use the 3 or 4  buttons to select 

3. Press the 

menu button again to save.

This adjustment allows you to adjust the contrast of the display.
1. Press the 

menu button until CONTRAST shows in  the display.

2. Use the 3 or 4 buttons to select level 

1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

3. Press the 

menu button again to save.

The telephone uses the programmed area codes to determine the number format to 

display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. Numbers that match the local area 

code are displayed as seven digits and are used for dialing back previous numbers. 

Entering your local area code will also help you immediately know if the call is local or 

long distance when viewing the CID records in the display.  

1. Press the 

menu button until LOCAL AREA CODE shows in the display.

2. Use the number keys to enter the Local Area Code you want.
3. Press the 

menu button to save.

Model 29581

00021039 (Rev 0 Dom E/S)

08-02

Printed in China

101 West 103rd St.

Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102

© 2007 Thomson Inc. 

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

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.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please 

contact customer service at 

1-800-448-0329.  If the equipment is causing harm to 

the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the 

equipment until the problem is resolved.
Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications not expressly approved by 

Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product.  For instructions 

on how to obtain a replacement unit, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call 

customer service at 

1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:

Attach your sales receipt to this 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.

Purchase Date 

Name of Store

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

• One year, from date of purchase. 

(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.)

• Provide you with a new unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder 

of the original product’s warranty period.

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with 

the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence 

that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty 

service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.  Also print your name 

and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent 

to:

• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability in case of 

damage or loss.

• A new unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding 

operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be 

obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and setup 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 nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

• 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.

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential 

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above 

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that 

vary from state to state.

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Hook switch. The part of the phone that pops up to activate the phone line when the 

handset is lifted from the base.
Off-hook. A term used to describe the phone in its active mode when the handset is off 

of the base cradle or when the 

speaker button is pressed.

On-hook. A term used to describe the phone in an inactive mode.

Make sure your package includes the following items:

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.

•  Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•  Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has 

been disconnected at the network interface.

•  Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•   Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed 

for wet locations.

•   Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone, such as faxes, other 

phones, or modems.