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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 5-2836 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.

NOTE: The battery power indicator illuminates if the 

battery power level is low or if no battery is installed. 

Please replace/install the batteries as soon as 

possible in order to maintain Caller ID operation.

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: 9V Alkaline (NEDA 1604A) batteries are 

recommended. 
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.

Important Information

NOTICE:

 This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical 

specifications.
 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.

Interference Information

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which 

may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not 

properly installed 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 interference 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. This device 

complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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.

REN Number

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. 

 

REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

 

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for 

Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Base Operation

Setting the Clock

1.  Slide the 

set time /alarm

 switch to clock. The screen flashes the 

setting time.

2.  Press the 

<rev/fwrd> 

or

 fwrd >> 

button to set the clock time.

3.  Slide the 

set time/alarm

 switch to lock. The screen displays the 

current time.

Display Backlight

Use the 

brightness

 switch to select the desired setting: 

high

 or 

low

.

Alarm Operation

The 29298 is equipped with two alarms. The alarms can be set 

independently to either radio or buzzer.

Setting the Alarm Time

1.  Slide the 

set time /alarm

 switch to 

alarm 1

 or

 alarm 2

. The 

corresponding alarm time will be shown on the clock display.

2.  Press the 

<rev/fwrd>

 or 

fwrd >>

 button to set the alarm time.

Set Alarm Tone

1.  Slide the 

alarm 1 

or 

alarm 2

 switch to choose 

radio,

 

buzzer

 or 

off

.

2.  The corresponding alarm ON indicator on the display illuminates.

Turning Off the Alarms

1.  To turn off the alarm, press the

 off

 side of the 

radio on/off 

button 

once. Alarm is still active and will be delivered when alarm time is 

reached again. Alarm ON indicator remains illuminated.

2.  Alarm is de-activated by sliding the 

alarm 1 

or 

alarm 2

 switch  

to 

OFF

.

Snooze Timer 

After the wake mode is activated, you can silence for 6 minutes by 

pressing the 

SNOOZE

 button.

You may use the snooze feature repeatedly. 

Using the Sleep Timer

Use the sleep timer to play the radio up to 59 minutes and then have it 

shut off automatically.
1.  Press the 

sleep

 button once to activate the radio sleep timer.

2.  The timer can be adjusted from 59 minutes to 1 minute.
3.  To set sleep time, press and hold the 

sleep

 button. The time shown on 

the clock display will decrease. Then release the 

sleep 

button when the 

desired length of time is shown on the clock display.

4.  Press the 

off

 button to de-activate the sleep function.

Radio Operation

1.  Press the 

on

 side of the 

radio on/off

 button to turn the radio on.

2.  Slide the 

AM/FM

 switch to select the desired broadcast band.

3.  Rotate the 

radio channel tuning

 knob to select a radio station / 

frequency.

4.  Rotate the

 volume -/+ control 

knob to adjust the listening level.

5.  To turn the radio off, press the 

off

 side of the 

radio on/off

 button.

NOTE: You can also turn on the radio after lifting 

up the handset by pressing the on side of the radio 

on/off button.
NOTE: The Radio broadcast will automatically turn 

off when you picked up the handset. Broadcast will 

resume when you replace the handset on cradle.

AM Antenna

A built-in antenna eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM 

reception. Moving the unit slightly may improve reception of distant 

AM signals.

FM Antenna

The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power cord picks up 

moderate to strong signals and eliminates the need for an external 

antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is 

stretched to its longest length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together. 

Changing position of the power cord may improve reception.

Telephone Operation

Adjusting the Ringer Volume

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

side of the base.

    = loud
    = low
    = off

Handset Receiver Volume

Use the

 VOLUME

 switch on the rear of the handset to adjust the 

handset receiver volume.

    = high
    = mid
    = low

Flash

Press the 

flash

 button to activate customer calling services, 

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

phone company. 

Redial

To redial the last number called (up to 32 digits), use the redial feature.
1.  Pick up the handset.
2.  Press the 

redial

 button.

3.  The last number is automatically redialed.

Using One Touch Redial

If the last call you dialed was busy, you can redial it immediately by 

just pressing the redial button and without hanging up the handset.

Setting Up the Caller ID Menu

IMPORTANT: Do not plug the telephone into the wall 

jack while setting up the Caller ID menu because an 

incoming call may invalidate the information not yet 

saved.

1.  Place the handset in the cradle on the base.
2.  Press the

 menu

 button. the screen displays

 SET ^ OR 

3.  Press the 

CID

5

 or 

6

 button to scroll among the 7 menu screens;

• 

SET ^ OR 

• 

Local Area Code 

(default ” 

- - -”

)

• 

Regional AC’s-1

 (default “

- - - - - - - - -

”)

• 

CID LANGUAGE

 (default English)

• 

SELECT CONTRAST

 (default 3)

• 

T/P DIAL MODE

 (default tone)

• 

EXIT SETUP

NOTE: You may press the dial button anytime to exit 

the Caller ID Set Up menu.  If no buttons are pressed 

within 10 seconds, the phone automatically exits the 

Caller ID Set Up menu and returns to the NO CALLS 

summary screen.

Local Area Code

The telephone uses the programmed area code to determine the 

number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. It is 

also used for the Dialback feature.
1.  Press the 

menu

 button. the screen displays 

SET ^ OR 

 .

2.  Press the 

CID

5

 or 

6

button until the screen displays 

LOCAL AREA 

CODE, 

The default setting is ”

_ _ _

” 

.

3.  To enter or change the area code, press the menu button. The 

screen displays the area code stored in memory. The left-most digit, 

or a minus sign (-) flashes, indicating the unit is ready to accept the 

area code entry.

4.  Press the 

CID 

6

 button to select a number from 0-9  in ascending 

order. Or press the

 CID

 

5

 button to select numbers from 9-0  in 

descending order. 

5.  Press the 

menu

 button to advance to the next digit.

6.  After the 3rd and last digit is entered, press the 

menu

 button to 

store the area code and go to the next setting.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, you can simply repeat 

the previous steps until your area code is set.

Model 29298

Caller ID 

BedroomPhone™  

with Dual-Wake Alarms 

and AM/FM Radio  

User’s Guide

Visit the GE website at:  www.GE.com/phones

Handset

Base

AC power 

adaptor

Telephone line 

cord

Handset 

cord

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redial

flash

tone

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redial

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CID 

5

or

6

(Caller ID 

button)

dial 

(button)

delete 

(button)

menu 

(button)

display

*/tone 

(button)

redial 

(button)

mem 

(memory 

button)

store 

(button)

flash 

(button)

VOLUME 

(switch)

< rev/fwrd> 

(reverse/forward 

button) 

sleep 

(button)

alarm 2

off/buzzer/radio  

(switch)

AM/FM 

(switch)

set time/alarm 

(switch)

radio on/off

(button)

volume 

-/+ 

control 

knob

radio 

channel 

tuning 

knob

SNOOZE 

(button)

alarm 1

off/buzzer/radio  

(switch)

brightness  

(switch)

fwrd>> 

(fast forward 

button) 

display

ringer 

(switch)

battery 

power 

indicator

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:

Model 29298

00023808 (Rev. 0 CAN E)

08-17

Printed in China

Thomson Multimedia Ltd.

30 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 304

Mississauga, ON Canada L5R 3E7 

© 2008 Thomson Multimedia Ltd. 

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marque(s) ® déposée(s)

Modular 

telephone 

line jack

Wall plate

Introduction

CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, 

there are basic safety instructions that should 

always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product 

and save them for future reference.

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the following items:

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 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 Layout

-

-

+

+

Battery clip

Battery 

Type

NEDA 

1604A

9V

Base Layout

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