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Model 29297
00004548 (Rev. 2 DOM E)
07-12
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

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:

Handset

Base

AC power 

adaptor

Telephone 

line cord

Handset cord

display 

brightness 

switch

handset 

cord

phone 

line cord

power 

adaptor jack

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.
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

.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. 

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for hearing Aid Compatibility.

Important Installation 

Information

•   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 uninsulated 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.

Important Installation Guidelines

•   Install telephone 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 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 temperature.
•   Avoid dusty locations.
•   Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

Handset and Base Layout

Installing the Phone

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.   Plug one end of the coiled 

handset cord into the jack on 

the  handset.

4.  Plug the other end into the hANDSET jack on the back of the base.
5.  Place the handset on the base cradle.
6.  Set the RINGER and DISPlAY bRIGhTNESS switches on the back of 

the base to the desired settings.

7. Set the VOl switch on the side of the handset to the 

desired setting.

Connecting the Electrical Power

1. Plug one end of the power supply 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 5-2769 power adaptor listed in 

the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be 

correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. 

 

“No Worry” 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.
Install the backup battery as follows:
1.  Remove 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.

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 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.

Set Up

Language

This adjustment lets you choose the language of the messages that show 

in the display- English, French, or Spanish.
1.  Press and release the SET button until 

ENG FRA ESP 

shows in 

the display.

2.  Use the CID 

5

or

6

 button to select 

ENG, FRA

 or 

ESP

.

3.  Press SET to save. 

SET REAL TIME

 shows in the display.

NOTE: Press DIAL to skip to the next set up step or 

press DELETE to exit the main menu.

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.

1.  Use the CID 

5

or

6

 button to set the time of day.

2.  Press and hold CID 

5

or

6

 button for 3 seconds to quickly increase 

or decrease the setting in 15 minutes increments.

3.  Press SET to save. 

CONTRAST

 shows in the display, and the current 

contrast level blinks in the display.

NOTE: Press DIAL to skip to the next set up step or 

press DELETE to exit the main menu.

Display Contrast

This setting allows you to adjust the display contrast for 

easier viewing.
1.  Use the CID 

5

or

6

 button to select level 

1, 2, 3, 4,

 or 

5

.

2.  Press SET to save. 

- - - LOCAL AREA CODE

 shows in the display.

NOTE: Press DIAL to skip to the next set up step or 

press DELETE to exit the main menu.

Area Code

1.  Use the CID 

5

or

button to enter the first digit.

2.  Press SET. Use the CID 

5

or

button to enter the second digit.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the DELETE 

button to erase all of the digit(s) and start over. Or 

press the DIAL button to exit the main menu.

3. Press SET. Use the CID 

5

or

button to enter the third digit.

4. Press SET and the unit returns to the main menu.

Display Backlight

Use the DISPlAY bRIGhTNESS switch on the back of the base to adjust 

the display brightness. Settings are hi, Med or lo.

NOTE: The unit must be connected to an electrical 

outlet to adjust display brightness.

Telephone Operation

Ringer Volume

The RINGER switch is located on the back of the base. Set it to hI, lO, 

or OFF.

NOTE: The RINGER switch must be set to HI or LO or 

the phone will not ring for incoming calls.

Handset Receiver Volume

Use the VOl switch on the side of the handset to adjust the handset 

receiver volume.

Flash

Press the FlASh button to activate customer calling services, 

such as  call transfer, which are services provided by your local 

phone company. 

Redial

Press the REDIAl button to dial the last number dialed when you hear 

the dial tone in the handset.

NOTE: The redial feature holds in memory the last 

phone number you dialed (as many as 32 digits). If 

you pressed any numbers after dialing the phone 

number, (for example, when accessing a voice-menu 

system) those numbers are also redialed.

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.

DIAL (button)

DELETE 

(button) 

SLEEP 

(button)

ALARM 2 

(button)

ALARM 1 

(button)

AM/FM 

(button)

SET 

(button)

ALARM OFF 

(button)

RADIO 

ON/OFF

(button)

CID 

5

or

6

(Caller ID 

button)

NEW CALL

indicator

FLASH 

(button)

REDIAL 

(button)

MEMORy 

(button)

VOL switch

Quick Dial 

buttons

STORE 

(button)

volume 

control 

knob

radio 

channel 

tuning 

knob

ringer switch

Before you Begin

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the following items:

Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.

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Marque(s) déposée(s)

SNOOZE 

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Model 29297

Caller ID 

BedroomPhone™  

with Dual-Wake Alarms 

and AM/FM Radio  

User’s Guide

Modular 

telephone 

line jack

Wall plate

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Battery clip

Battery

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