GE 29253 Leaflet

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical 

specifications.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 

not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, 

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of 

connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the 

above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some 

situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian 

maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations 

made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give 

the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect 

the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground 
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic 
water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution 
may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, 
but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or 
electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by 
the telephone company.

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may 

interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly in-

stalled and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. 

Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although 

there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interfer-

ence is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the 

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 

the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, 

relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment 

and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to 

consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. 

This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class 

B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 

not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, 

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the 

telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
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. If these changes are expected 

to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the 

telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to 

maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your 

telephone from your line.

Model 29253

16156460 (Rev. 3 CAN E/F)

06-41

Printed in China

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other 

information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. 
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.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing 

Aid Compatibility.

This unit redials up to 32 digits. To automatically redial the last number 

you called:
1.  Pick up the handset and wait for a dial tone.
2.  Press the redial button.

Press the flash button instead of the hook switch to activate custom 

calling services such as call waiting or call transfer. Custom calling 

services are provided by the phone company.

You may control the listening level with the volume switch on the bottom 

of the handset. It has 3 levels: lo, mid, and high.

You may control the ringer volume level with the switch located above the 

touch tone pad on the handset.
   = ringer tone will be loud
     = ringer tone will be low
   = telephone will not ring

No dial tone.

•  Press and release the hook switch. Check the hook switch: Does it fully 

extend when the handset is lifted from the cradle?

Phone doesn’t ring.

•  Make sure RINGER switch (located on the handset) is set to loud or low.
•  Are you using too many phones on one line? (The total REN of all 

phones on the same line should not be greater than the maximum 

REN for your calling area. See Equipment  Approval Information). 

Other party cannot hear you.

•  Make sure phone cord is securely plugged in. 
•  Make sure extension phones are on the hook at the same time you’re 

using the phone. It is normal for the volume to drop when additional 

extension phones are used at the same time.

Phone “howls” when handset is placed near the base and handset volume 

level is too high.

•  This is normal feedback due to handset volume level being set 

to maximum.

To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:

•  Avoid putting the phone 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 phone.
•  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 the phone at a 

later date.

Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or 

gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent 

in this product within 1 year  from the original date of purchase, it 

will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting 

from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty 

period, either:
1.  Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replace-

ment,

   

OR

2.  Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product 

complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent).

  — Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
       

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a 

modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and 

other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, 

and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, 

exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and 

remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the 

extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty 

service, you may write to:
   

Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd. 

 

c/o Thomson Inc. 

 

P.O. Box 0944 

 

Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This 

information is required if service is needed during the warranty 

period.
PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________
NAME OF STORE _________________________________________

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.

Your telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality 

performance. To get the most from your new telephone, we suggest that 

you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C (CA11A) 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 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.
•  Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such 

as faxes, other phones, or modems.

Your telephone should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table 

top, or you can mount it on a wall. A desktop/wall mounting pedestal is 

built into the base of the phone.
1.  Slide the RINGER volume switch (on the handset) to the desired volume.
2.  Set the receiver volume switch (on the handset) to the desired listening 

volume.

3.  Plug the telephone line cord into a 

modular wall phone jack.

4.  Feed the cord through the grooves as shown in the picture below.

Your telephone may also be mounted on a wall plate (not included).
1.  Plug the telephone line cord into a 

modular wall phone jack.

2.  Slip the mounting holes on the base over the wall plate posts and 

firmly slide the unit down 

into place (wall plate not 

included).

© 2006 Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd. 

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marque(s) déposée(s)