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GE 28011 Cordless Telephone User Manual

1. 5 3 5 a 5 a 1 a 5 a Catter ID CID TELEPHONE OPERATION 18 CHARGE IN USE INDICATOR ON THE BASE VisuAL RING INDICATOR ON THE HANDSET STANDBY SCREEN Makin CALL ANSWERING A CALL 5 CALL Timer Auto STANDBY FiasH Catt WAITING Last REDIAL ExT PAGE PAGING FROM THE Base Group PAGE HAnoset HANDSET PAGING RinGer Volume Do Disturs DND Room Monitor MMM INTERCOM OPERATION 00 5 INTERCOM CALL22 RECEIVING AN INTERCOM 22 ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES 2 2 RECEIVING AN INCOMING CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL 2 2 USING INTERCOM WITH EXTERNAL TELEPHONE CALLS 23 Two Way CALLING THREE WAY CONFERENCING CALL TRANSFER TRANSFERRING CALLS TO OTHER lt 24 Catt Waiting Caller ID CID Error Copes RECEIVING CID Storinc CID Recorps In CID Memory Reviewing CID Recorbs DIALING CID
2. 29 Formattine CID NUMBER BEFORE 1 25 Storinc CID Recorps INTO PHONE Detetinc CID Recorb Detetinc Att CID Recorbs Table of Contents PHONE BOOK 27 AoDING PHONE Book ENTRIES 27 STORING THE Last Numeer DiALeb 29 INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE oF A STORED NUMBER Reviewing Book Recorbs 29 A PHONE Book 30 DELETING A Book Recorb 30 DIALING A Book REcorbD 30 Chain DIALING FROM PHONE 31 Picture DowNnLoaD Downtoap Your Own IMAGE 31 One Time SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS 1 IMAGE EDITING 8 L IMAGE 32 CHOOSING THE DOWNLOADED IMAGE AS 32 ASSIGNING THE DOWNLOADED IMAGE TO PHONE Book RecorDING RINGER TONES Record Your Own RINGER TONES 32 RECORD WITH INCLUDED AUDIO CABLE OR OpTIONAL HEADSET 33 RECORD WITH THE HANDSET MICROPHONE 34 CHOOSING THE RECORDED Souno AS RINGER 59 ASSIGNING THE RECORDED SOUND CLIP A THE LIGHTNING WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR TRIANGLE IS A ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERTING vou oF 7 EXPOSE THIS THE PRODUCT PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO PHONE
3. Alameda Ave Socorro Texas 79927 Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty Insure your shipment for loss or damage Thomson Inc accepts no liability in case of damage or loss Anew or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your User s Guide provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer nstallation 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 Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of he card is not required for warranty coverage 42 Limitation of Warranty e The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product All other warranties express or implied including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed No verbal or written information given by Thomson Inc its agents or employees shall create a guaranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty
4. Installation 7 Installing the Handset Battery 9 Installing the Phone 9 Intercom Operation 22 Interference Information 3 Introduction 6 K Key Tone 16 L Language 11 Last Number Redial 19 Licensing 3 Limited Warranty 42 M Making a Call 18 Mute 20 One Time Software Installation 31 19 Paging from the Base Group Page 19 Parts Checklist 6 Phone Book 27 Phone Setting 11 Picture Download 31 Programming the Telephone 10 R Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call 22 Receiving an Intercom Call 22 Receiving CID Records 25 Record w Handset Microphone 34 Record with Included Audio Cable or Optional Headset 33 Record Your Own Ringer Tones 32 Recording Ringer Tones 32 Registration 10 Remote Access from Cordless Handset 16 Remote Access Security Code 16 Reviewing CID Records 25 Reviewing Phone Book Records 29 Rings to Answer 17 Ringer Tone 15 Ringer Volume 15 Ringer Volume Shortcut 20 Room Monitor 21 5 Screening Calls from the Handset 17 Service 41 Set Contrast 15 Sound Setting 15 Standby Screen 18 Storing CID Records 25 Storing CID Records into Phone Book 26 Storing the Last Number Dialed 29 T Table of Contents 4 5 Telephone Jack Requirements 6 Telephone Operation 18 Telephone Solutions 38 Three way Conferencing 23 Transferring Calls to Other Handsets 23 Troubleshooting Guide 38 Two Way Calling 23 U Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls 23 V Visual Ring Indicator
5. multi handset cordless telephone systems and some long range cordless telephone systems Important Installation Guidelines Avoid sources of noise and heat such as motors fluorescent lighting microwave ovens heating appliances and direct sunlight Avoid areas of excessive dust moisture and low temperature Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers 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 Handset Layout TALK CALL BACK button MENU button CALLER ID VOLUME button SPEAKER button button rev review button EXIT button erase button RING INDICATOR EARPIECE REDIAL button INTERCOM display p N FLASH SELECT MUTE button CALLER ID VOLUME button PHONEBOOK button skip button lay button PAUSE microphone RINGER button FLASH DELETE button Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE You must connect the handset batte
6. BOOK Bett AND Optional HEADSET CONNECTING THE BELT CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO THE HANDSET CHANGING THE BaTTERY Battery SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Disptay MEssAGES Hanoset Sounn SIGNALS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TELEPHONE SOLUTION Catter ID SOLUTIONS Battery SOLUTIONS Causes Poor GeneraL Care SERVICE Accessory INFORMATION WARRANTY INDEX CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR A THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT 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 IMPORTANT Because cordless phones operate on electricity you should have at least one phone in your home that isn t cordless in case the power in your home goes out Before You Begin Parts Checklist for model 28011xx1 Make sure your package includes the items shown here Handset Battery battery pack compartment 797 y p
7. SETTING menu 1 Use the button to scroll to SET AREA CODE 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 3 Use the number keys to enter your 3 digit area code is the default setting 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone SET AREA CODE 11 NOTE To restore the default setting to press and release the FLASH DELETE button when SET AREA CODE shows on the display Handset Name This menu allows you to enter a name for the handset which displays on the idle screen From the PHONE SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to HANDSET NAME DANIEL 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 3 Use the number keys to enter name up to HANDSET NAME 15 characters More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter Bill Smith press the 2 key twice for the etter B Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L Wait or 1 second press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L and press the 1 key to insert space between the first and last name 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 Press the 8 key for the letter T press the 4 key twice for the letter H 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you make a mistake
8. button again and the display shows ENTER NAME with the name of the record 6 The steps to edit are the same as steps 6 through 13 in the section Adding Phone Book Entries Deleting a Phone Book Record 1 When reviewing the phone book records list use the the a button or the number keys to scroll to the desired record 2 Press the SELECT button to view the details of the record 3 Press the SELECT button again to show the option menu The display shows EDIT and DELETE 4 Use the or gt button to scroll to DELETE 5 Press the SELECT button and the display shows the details of the record again with DELETE 6 Press the SELECT button to delete the record The display will show DELETED NOTE If you don t want to change or delete the record when the display shows DELETE simply press the EXIT button or wait for one minute to exit the review mode automatically Dialing a Phone Book Record Dial a phone book record while in talk mode 1 Make sure the phone is ON talk mode by pressing the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button 2 Press the PHONEBOOK button to access the phone book 3 Use the or a button or the number keys to scroll to the desired record 4 Press the SELECT button to dial the number OR Dial a phone book record while reviewing it 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the PHONEBOOK button to access the phone book 30 3 Use the or a button or the nu
9. on the Handset 18 Volume 18 W Wallpaper 14 45 Thomson Inc AN 10330 North Meridian St Model 28011 lt gt Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 00008008 Rev 1 Dom E S THOMSON 2006 Thomson Inc 06 27 Trademark s Registered Printed in China THOMSON 5 Registradals
10. ringer volume The default is LOW 4 Press the SELECT or PAUSE RINGER button again to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone 20 Do Not Disturb DND This feature allows you to turn off all the handset 5 at once by pressing one button at the base unit even though the ringer volume of handsetls has been set to HIGH or LOW 1 In the standby mode press the DO NOT DISTURB button on the base 2 The DND indicator will light and DO NOT DISTURB shows in each handset display 3 To cancel press the DO NOT DISTURB button again NOTE You can press the DO NOT DISTURB button and activate the function immediately even when there is incoming call ringing in or during call screening after the call is taken by the answerer Room Monitor This is only applicable when 2 or more handsets are registered to the same base unit IMPORTANT NOTE The following procedures can ONLY be done with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets 1 Make sure your handset and the handset to be monitored are not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the or gt button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR 3 Press the SELECT button and all the registered handset numbers and handset names show on the display 4 Use the a button to select the desired handset Press the SELECT button to confirm If handset 1 is the room monitoring initiator the following displays will be shown during the room monitor ROOM MONITOR ROOM MON
11. use the FLASH DELETE button to backspace and delete one character at a time Deregistration Deregistration cancels registration During the deregistration process keep the handset near the base From the PHONE SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to DEREGISTRATION 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to NO or DEREGISTRATION YES The default is NO WARNING It is not recommended that a handset be deregistered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is deregistered that handset s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re registered 12 4 Select NO if you do not want to deregister 5 If you select YES press the SELECT button to confirm MOVE NEAR TO BASE displays for 2 seconds then NO YES CONFIRM shows CONFIRM on the display 6 Use the or a button to scroll to NO or YES The default is YES 7 If you select YES press the SELECT button to confirm DE REGISTER shows on the display followed by a confirmation tone Then HANDSET X DEREGISTERED shows on the display to confirm that the handset is deregistered NOTE When you complete the deregistration process HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows on the display To use the handset you must register the handset Global De Registration If one or more handsets become lost you should de register all handsets to ensure proper system operation Follow the steps below
12. 2 Belt Clip 5 2703 5 2425 blac Replacement Handset Battery 5 2660 To place order have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call toll free 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Items are subject to availability 41 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days rom date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Provide you with a new or at our option refurbished unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period How you get service e 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 Thomson Inc 11721
13. CT button to start then the handset will start recording and the second number will decrease automatically The recording will stop when the display counts down to 0 seconds Or you may press the SELECT button any time to stop When the recording stops the display will show 2 options REPLAY and RE RECORD Follow the steps under section Record with Included Audio Cable or an Optional Headset to replay the recorded ringer tone or re record the ringer tone IMPORTANT NOTE When you want to use the handset microphone to record ringer tones DO NOT insert the Audio cable or the optional headset into the headset jack of the handset Choosing the Recorded Sound Clip as Ringer Tone Refer to Section Telephone Setup Sound Setting Ringer Tone Assigning the Recorded Sound Clip to Phone Book Record Refer to Section Phone Book Adding Phone Book Entries and Phone Book Editing a Phone Book Record Belt Clip and Optional Headset Connecting the Belt Clip 1 To attach the belt clip insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on each side of the handset 2 Snap the ends of the belt clip into place Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Each handset can be used with an optional headset for hands free operation 1 Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side of the handset The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected 2 Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top
14. E WAIT FOR BEEP shows in the display Your handset should be held near the base during registration process Press and hold the page button on the base unit until you hear a tone at the handset HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display where X is the handset number You may now name your handset Refer to section Handset Name Programming the Telephone The handset menu gives you access to all of the built in features Press the MENU button to display the first menu PHONE BOOK and press and buttons to navigate to the desired menu option Press the SELECT button to activate a menu option For details on programming refer to the applicable section During programming you may press the EXIT button at any time to exit the menu and keep the previous setting PHONE BOOK ROOM MONITOR INTERCOM 80 rec ANSWERER 14 SOUND SETTING CALL RECORDS Enter and retrieve up to 50 names and phone numbers each can be assigned a distinctive ringer tone and image Allows you to monitor any room in your house with the accessory handsets Talk between handsets or use to page each other Remotely access the answering system to adjust the rings to answer security code and new message alert settings Review Caller ID data select and dial from the Caller ID data or from the Redial list which contains the last 3 phone numbers dialed Record ringer tone from microphone heads
15. Handset Paging IMPORTANT NOTE The following procedures can ONLY be done with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets 1 Make sure the originating phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the or gt button to scroll to INTERCOM 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu NOTE You can press the INT button to shortcut to the menu 4 A list of registered handsets shows on the display Use the or a button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page Or scroll to GLOBAL PAGE to page all handsets 5 Press the SELECT button 6 The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone 7 To cancel the page press the EXIT INT or TALK CALL BACK button on the originating handset OR Press the INT button on the receiving handset to enter intercom mode Mute To have a private off line conversation use the mute feature The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you but you can still hear them When you are using the phone press the SELECT button to activate the mute function To de activate press the SELECT button again Ringer Volume Shortcut There are two ways to set the ringer volume One is via the handset menu as described in the section Telephone Setup Sound Setting Ringer Volume while the other one is this short cut 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the PAUSE RINGER button to enter the RINGER VOLUME menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME desired
16. ITOR FROM HANDSET 1 HANDSET 2 HANDSET 2 HANDSET 1 Originating Handset Receiving Handset NOTE 1 If handsets have been named then the name will be displayed on the LCD instead of handset numbers 2 During the room monitoring it will emit a beep tone if there are incoming calls You may press the TALK CALL BACK button or SPEAKER button to answer the call and quit the room monitor mode 21 3 While in room monitoring mode the initiating handset can listen with the handset speakerphone by pressing the SPEAKER button once Switch back to the earpiece by pressing TALK CALL BACK button once Press the EXIT button to end room monitoring Intercom Operation The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset without tying up the telephone line allowing you to still receive incoming calls IMPORTANT NOTE The following procedures can ONLY be done with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets Handset to Handset Intercom Call 1 Make sure the originating phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the gt button to scroll to INTERCOM 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu NOTE You can press the INT button to shortcut to the menu 4 A list of registered handsets shows on the display Use the a button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page 5 Press the SELECT button 6 The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone 7 To cancel the page pre
17. Model 28011 Optional Additional 5 8GHz Color Handset User s Guide for use ONLY with System 28031 TC28031 28041 or TC28041 Series Eq uipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment Is approved for connection to the Public Switche 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 ins
18. Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer Thomson Inc shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach disclaimer o any express or implied warranty on this product This warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the state of Indiana Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of is limited to mercha he ntability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product icable warranty period set forth above How state law relates to this warranty Some states consequent do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or jal damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitat e This warran gives ions or exclusions may not apply to you you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA e This warran y does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 43 Index A Accessory Information 41 Adding Phone Book Entries 27 Advanced Intercom Features 22 Answering a Call 18 Answering System Remote Access 16 Area Code 11 Assigning the Downloaded Image to Phone Book Record 32 Assigning the Recorded Sound Clip to Phone Book Record 35 Auto Standby 18 B Batte
19. ac cover 1 1 Handset Image download Editor cable Software Belt clip Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone you need an RJ11C type Wall plate 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 Modular company to find out how to get one installed telephone line jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing unauthorized access and charges to your phone line INSTALLATION NOTE Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs microwave ovens and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV microwave ovens or VCR If such interference continues move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances Certain other communications devices may also use the 5 8 GHz frequency for communication and if not properly set these devices may interfere with each other and or your new telephone If you are concerned with interference please refer to the owner s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference Typical devices that may use the 5 8 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio video senders wireless computer networks
20. as other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone with a soft cloth e Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish e Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date e Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and remote charger with a clean pencil eraser 40 Service If trouble 15 experienced with this equipment Tor repair or 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 request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents 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 service refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1 800 448 0329 Or refer inquiries to Thomson Inc Manager Consumer Relations PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1976 Attach your sales receipt to the 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 Accessory Information DESCRIPTION o MODEL NO Handset Charge Cradle 5 270
21. button to scroll to the CID record you want to delete 3 Press the MENU button to display CALL OPTIONS 4 Use the or a button to scroll to DELETE 5 Press the SELECT button to show DELETE CALL ID 6 Press the SELECT button again to confirm the deletion The display shows DELETED NOTE Press the EXIT button to return to the standby mode or if no action is taken it will exit automatically after one minute Deleting All CID Records 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Use the or gt button to display any Caller ID record 3 Press the MENU button to display CALL OPTIONS 4 Use the or gt button to scroll to DELETE ALL 5 Press the SELECT button to show DELETE ALL 6 Press the SELECT button again to confirm the deletion The display shows DELETED The display shows DELETED followed by NO CALLS NOTE Press the EXIT button to return to the standby mode or if no action is taken it will exit automatically after one minute Phone Book IMPORTANT NOTE The following procedures can ONLY be done with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets The cordless handset s have their own separate memory storage areas which are not accessible to each other You may store up to fifty 15 character names including spaces and 20 digit telephone numbers in the handset memory Adding Phone Book Entries You may assign a specific melody and a downloaded picture for the phone book entry They will ONLY work if you have subs
22. call received Call Waiting Caller ID Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company if you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system 24 When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver press the FLASH DELETE button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call Press FLASH DELETE again to return to the original call CID Error Codes Various Caller ID error messages may appear on the display Refer to the Display Messages section of this User 5 Guide for more information Receiving CID Records When you receive call the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call Storing CID Records In CID Memory If you are not at home or cannot answer your telephone s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable When the 41st call is received the oldest Caller ID record 1st call is automatically deleted You may review the stored information at any time Calls received since your last review
23. cribed to the Caller ID service Then when that person calls the assigned melody will ring instead of the normal ring and the downloaded picture will show on the display You may choose from 10 different polyphonic melodies 10 different ring tones and 5 recorded ring tones 27 ADD RECORD 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the or a button to scroll to PHONE BOOK PHONE BOOK 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the phone book NOTE You may press the PHONEBOOK button to shortcut to the phone book too 4 Use the or gt button to scroll to ADD RECORD 5 Press the SELECT button to confirm ENTER NAME shows on the display ENTERINEWE 6 Use the number keys to enter a name up to 15 characters including spaces More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys The number 1 key can be used to enter space _ and NOTE If you make a mistake press the FLASH DELETE button to backspace and erase the wrong character s 7 Press the SELECT button to save the name The display shows ENTER NUMBER 8 Use the number keys to enter the telephone number up to 20 digits including pauses ENTER NUMBER 9 Press the SELECT button to save the number The display shows SET RINGER TONE REC RING TONE RING MELODY4 10 Use the vora button to scroll to your RING MELODY 2 desired ringer tone You will hear a sample of RING MELODY 3 he ringer tone you sel
24. curity code on the display The default setting is 1 2 3 SET KEY TONE 16 4 Use the number keys to enter your new 3 digit security code 5 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you make a mistake key in the digits again or press the FLASH DELTE button to erase all and re enter Ring to Answer This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers the 1 Press the MENU button and use or a button to scroll to ANSWERER 2 Press the SELECT button and use a button to select RING TO ANSWER 3 Press the SELECT button again to show the options of rings on the display The default setting is 5 RINGS 4 Use the or a button to scroll to your selection 5 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you select TOLL SAVER the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there are NEW messages in the answering system OR the unit answers after the 5th ring if there are NO new messages Then when you access the answering system from another remote location you may hang up after 4 rings to save long distance charges New Message Alert This feature sets your answering system to sound an alert tone from the base every 10 seconds when there are new messages 1 Press the MENU button and use or a button to scroll to ANSWERER 2 Press the SELECT button and u
25. e battery for 16 hours Or replace the battery Make sure that the unit is connected to a non switched electrical outlet Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the base and reconnect it 39 Caller ID Error Message The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller 10 information during the silent period after the first ring This message indicates the presence of noise on the line No Caller ID In order to receive Caller ID information you must subscribe to the standard name number Caller ID service from your local telephone company Battery Solutions If you experience any of the following problems even after fully recharging the battery you may need to replace the battery pack e Short talk time e Poor sound quality CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base fails to illuminate Limited range Causes of Poor Reception Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals You re too close to appliances such as microwaves stoves computers etc Atmospheric conditions such as strong storms Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices Baby monitor is using the same frequency Handset battery is low General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid dropping the handset as well
26. ect RING MELODY 4 11 Press the SELECT button to save your SET RINGER TONE selection The display shows PICTURE ID NOTE When a picture is assigned to a phone book entry will appear beside the entry 12 The display shows DEFAULT NO PICTURE ID Use the a button to scroll to your DEFAULT NO PICTURE iD desired picture 13 Press the SELECT button to save the record You PICTURE ID will hear a confirmation tone and the display shows the whole record for 2 seconds and then shows the phone book records list again 14 To enter another name and number return to step 4 and repeat the process 28 Storing the Last Number Dialed Store a dialed number when reviewing it 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode Press the REDIAL button on the handset to access the DIALED menu Use the a button to scroll to desired record Press SELECT button and the display shows STORE Press SELECT button again to confirm and the display shows ENTER NAME 6 Repeat Steps 6 through 13 in the section Adding Phone Book Entries except instead of entering the number as indicated in Step 8 the dialed number shows on the display NOTE If the phone book has 50 entries FULL shows on the display and you must delete a record before adding a new one NOTE If the dialed number is longer than 20 digits it cannot be stored Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number Pres
27. enu 3 Use the a button to scroll to the desired ringer tone The default is ON 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Answering System Remote Access You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any tone dial compatible telephone Remote Access from Cordless Handset Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons see Answering System Setup The button functions are located on the handset above each number key For example to play messages 1 Press the MENU button and use a button to scroll to ANSWERER 2 Press the SELECT button and use a button to select REMOTE ACCESS 3 Press the SELECT button again ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS shows on the display 4 Press 2 play stop followed by the mailbox number to play the message in that mailbox For example press 2 and 3 to play the message in mailbox 3 5 When you finish listening to your messages press the EXIT button Remote Access Security Code You can access the answering system from a tone dialing telephone in another remote location The security code is required for remote access and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system 1 Press the MENU button and use a button to scroll to ANSWERER 2 Press the SELECT button and use a button to select SECURITY CODE 3 Press the SELECT button again to show the current se
28. enu 4 Use the a button to scroll to RINGER REC RING TONE TONE TONE 1 5 Press the SELECT button to show the options TONE 2 6 Use the a button to scroll to REC RING TONE SET RINGER TONE 7 Press the SELECT button to show the 3 ways to record your unique ringer tones 8 You may record your ringer tones via the included audio cable via an optional headset or via the handset microphone 9 Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the correct setting 10 Press the SELECT button to enter the count down display NOTE If the memory is full the handset will prompt FULL when the SELECT button is pressed in step 7 Record with Included Audio Cable or an Optional Headset Audio Cable Before recording the ringer tone make sure that the provided audio cable is correctly installed into your computer or CD player or TAPE player by inserting the 3 5mm plug the larger end of the connector into the headphone jack of your PC or audio source and insert the 2 5mm plug the smaller end of the connector into the headset jack on the side of your 28041 handset or Optional Model 28011 handset Optional Headset Before recording the ringer tone make sure that the optional headset is connected to the headset jack on the side of your 28041 handset or Optional Model 28011 handset From the REC RINGER TONE menu AUDIO_CABLE 1 Use the or a button to scroll to the HEADSET AUDIO_CABLE or HEADSET MICROPHONE 2 Press the SELECT but
29. er dials automatically Available formats include Number of digits Explanation Example Eleven digits long distance code 1 1 317 888 8888 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number Ten digits 3 digit area code 317 888 8888 7 digit telephone number Seven digits 7 digit telephone number 888 8888 Storing CID Records into Phone Book You may also store CID information in the Phone Book NOTE It is important that you format CID records correctly for dialing out BEFORE storing in the Phone Book as you cannot reformat CID records stored in memory STORE 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk FORMAT mode DELETE 2 Usethe ora button to scroll to the desired CID record CALL OPTIONS 3 Press the MENU button to display CALL OPTIONS 4 Usethe ora button to scroll to STORE 5 Press the SELECT button to store and the display shows ENTER NAME You may now change the name if desired 6 Press the SELECT button to store the name and the display shows ENTER NUMBER You may now change the number if desired 7 Press the SELECT button to store numer and the display shows SET RINGER TONE 8 Follow steps 10 13 in Adding Phone Book Entries to save the record DELETE ALL 26 NOTE If the selected CID record contains any information that is non numeric the unit will not allow this record to transfer to the phone book Deleting a CID Record 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Use the or gt
30. et or any audio player select main ringer tone or set key tone PHONE SETTING Set display language set area code register the handset to the base unit name the handset deregister the handset or reset to default setting DISPLAY SETTING Choose a preset or downloaded image to be wallpaper of the idle display set the contrast and color scheme Phone Setting There are seven programmable menus available Language Area Code Intercom Auto Answer Handset Name Registration Deregistration and Default Setting LANGUAGE 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk AREA CODE mode REGISTRATION HANDSET NAME 2 Press the MENU button and use the or a DEREGISTRATION button to scroll to PHONE SETTING PHONE SETTING 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu Language This menu allows you to change the language of the display prompts From the PHONE SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to LANGUAGE 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to the SET LANGUAGE desired language The default is ENGLISH 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Area Code If you enter your local 3 digit area code in the area code menu your local area code does not display on the Caller 10 CID list Instead you only see the local 7 digit number Calls received from outside your local area code will display the full 10 digits From the PHONE
31. he TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset to activate custom calling service such as call waiting or you ll hang up the phone Last Number Redial You may redial a number up to 32 digits long To quickly redial the last number you dialed 1 Press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button 2 Press the REDIAL button OR To quickly choose from any of the last three numbers you dialed 1 Press the REDIAL button first then use the or a button to select the desired redial number 2 Press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button the number dials automatically OR If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number press the REDIAL button to quickly redial the number Exit Press the EXIT button to exit a menu function and return to the standby screen Page The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset To send and receive pages all handsets must be registered If your handset is not registered follow the instructions in the Registration section of this manual Paging from the Base Group Page Use the base only to page all registered handsets at the same time 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the PAGE button on the base 19 3 All registered handsets beep for two minutes and PAGING FROM BASE shows on each handset s display 4 To cancel the page press the PAGE button on the base or press the TALK CALL BACK button or the button on each handset Handset to
32. icon to run the GE 28041 Image Manager Software Image Editing Once you have installed the software follow these steps to view and convert your selected images 1 Click on the OPEN icon 2 Browse to the folder which contains your desired image and open the file 3 You will see your image displayed in the middle of the screen and a Selection Windows on it The selected area enclosed by the Selection Windows is inside the telephone display on the right 31 4 You can select the following options to edit your image Zoom In and Zoom Out Adjust Brightness and Contrast Rotate Left and Rotate Right Adjust Color Auto Resize the Image to fit the Selection Windows Image Downloading Before downloading your image make sure that the provided USB cable is correctly installed into your computer using the larger end of the connector and your handset using the smaller end of the connector After you have completed the image editing process 1 Press the SEND TO PHONE icon to make sure that the software can communicate with the handset 2 Awindow pops up that states Connection has been made to the Handset Press OK to continue download 3 Handset displays DOWNLOADING during download and then USB CONNECTED appears in the display After completed download another pop up window states Download finished successfully Press OK to close window Choosing the Downloaded Image as Wallpaper Refer to Section Telephone Setu
33. ies if storing over 30 days NOTE The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery or batteries For more information go to the RBRC web site at www rbrc org or call 1 800 8 BATTERY or contact a local recycling center Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit ANSWERER REMOTE Indicates the answering system is being accessed remotely ACCESS BLOCKED NUMBER The person is calling from a number that has been blocked from transmission CHARGING Indicates the handset need to charge for a period of time before it can resume normal function DELETE ALL Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records DELETE CALL 10 Prompt asking if you want to erase the Caller ID record that is shown on the display DELETE Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50 records stored in the phone s memory END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller ID memory 36 ENTER NAME ENTER NUMBER HANDSET NAME HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION INCOMPLETE DATA LINE IN USE LONG DISTANCE LOW BATTERY NEW NEW CALL XX NO CALLS NO DATA OUT OF RANGE PAGING or PAGING FROM PLEASE REGISTER REPEAT SEARCHING SPEAKER UNKNOWN CALLER NAME NUMBER Prompt telling you to enter the name in one of the 50 memory locations Prompt te
34. l interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged 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 If the elevision that is receiving the interference Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the elecommunications equipment and receiving antenna Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different rom that to which the receiving antenna is connected se 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 Reso Gove ve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S rnment Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies otice The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC is telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6 427 009 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation expo
35. l to DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY SETTING 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu Wallpaper You may choose from the 10 preset images and or the downloaded images to be wallpaper of the idle display For details of picture download see the Picture Download section From the DISPLAY SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to WALLPAPER 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 3 Use the a button to scroll to the desired wallpaper 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Color Scheme This feature allows you change the background color and the color of the highlighter From the DISPLAY SETTING menu BLUE 1 Use the or button to scroll to COLOR GREEN SCHEME RED 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu YELLOW 3 Use the a button to scroll to the COLOR SCHEME desired color scheme The default is GREEN 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone 14 Set Contrast This feature allows you change the contrast of the text displayed and the background From the DISPLAY SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to SET CONTRAST 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 1 2 3 3 Use the a button to scroll to the SET CONTRAST desired contrast 1 2 or 3 The default is 2 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone S
36. le to hang up Answering a Call Check the display to see who is calling 1 Pick up the handset and press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset 2 When finished press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up Volume When the handset is ON in talk mode you may adjust the receiver volume by pressing the or a button There are four volume levels to choose from When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached the phone beeps twice VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum Call Timer After you press TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset the built in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of time of the call Auto Standby Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off the hook or during a automatically hangs up the handset _ 18 Flash Call Waiting If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company you will receive Caller 10 information if available on Call Waiting calls During a phone call you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display To connect to the waiting call press the FLASH DELETE button on the handset and your original call is put on hold switch between the two calls press the FLASH DELETE button TIP Don t use t
37. lling you to enter a telephone number in one of the 50 memory locations Prompt telling you to enter the user name for the registered handset ndicates you must register a non registered handset prior to use Caller information is interrupted during transmission or the phone line is excessively noisy Displays on handset while the line is in use ndicates CID record is from a long distance call ndicates the battery needs to be charged ndicates call or calls have not been reviewed represents the number of new CID records not reviewed ndicates there are no CID records in memory Caller ID information was received ay indicate handset is too far away from the base or that the power has been interrupted Move closer and check connections Someone pressed the PAGE button on the base or INT button on the handset ndicates the handset needs to be registered before use Repeat call message Indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once ndicates handset is searching for the base ndicates the handset is in speakerphone mode The incoming call is from an area not serviced by Caller ID or the information was not sent 37 Handset Sound Signals Signal Meaning A long warbling tone with ringer on Signals an incoming call Three short beeps Page signal One long beep Confirmation tone for the completion of a function One short beep Ring alert tone du
38. mber keys to scroll to the desired record 4 Press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button The number dials automatically Chain Dialing from Phone Book Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers such as a calling card number used for a frequently called long distance number You can store each part of the dialing sequence such as Long Distance Access Number Authorization Code and a frequently called long distance number in the phone book and simply repeat step 2 through 4 in Dial a phone book record while in talk mode to dial them one by one Picture Download Download Your Own Image Do you have any favorite images stored in your personal computer that you would like to use as your 28041 handset wallpaper or to assign to one of your 50 available phone book directories Using the provided Image Editor Software you can view and convert your images Once you have selected your file and viewed your image in the software use the included USB cable to send the converted image directly into your handset You can download a total of 15 images in additional to the preset 10 wallpapers One Time Software Installation 1 Insert the enclosed GE 28041 Image Manager CD into your personal computer 2 Follow the instructions of the program to complete the automatic installation 3 When the installation process is completed you will find an GE 28041 Image Manager CD icon on your PC desktop Click on this
39. nd the external caller CONFERENCE shows on both the display on the originating and receiving handsets 23 Call Transfer Transferring Calls to Other Handsets During an external call you may transfer the external call from handset to handset 1 During an external call press the INT button to enter the intercom menu 2 List of registered handsets shows on the display Use the or a button to scroll to the desired handset you want to intercom with 3 Press the SELECT button to page LINE ON HOLD shows on the display 4 On the originating handset press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to transfer the call NOTE If the receiving handset does not answer within 30 seconds the orginating handset rings back and displays CALLBACK If the originating handset does not answer within the next 20 seconds the call is automatically dropped Caller ID CID IMPORTANT In order to use this unit s Caller ID features you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service To know who is calling while you are on the phone you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone number date and time Number of new calls received Time call received Caller s phone number FRED PAGE Caller s name Date
40. of your head and over your ear Move the microphone to approximately two to three inches from your mouth 3 Press the TALK CALL BACK button to answer a call or make calls using the headset 4 To return to normal operation unplug the headset from the jack Changing the Batter CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury A use only the Thomson Inc approved model 5 2660 Nickel metal Hydride battery Ni MH which is compatible with this unit 1 Make sure the telephone is OFF not in TALK mode before you replace the battery 2 Remove the battery compartment door 3 Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset 35 4 Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment 5 Put the battery compartment door back on 6 Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge Allow the handset battery to properly charge for 16 hours prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack If you do not properly charge the phone battery performance will be compromised Battery Safety Precautions Do not burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Like other batteries of this type toxic materials could be released which can cause injury To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the Nickel metal Hydride battery listed in the User s Guide Keep batteries out of the reach of children e Remove batter
41. on the display Use the or a button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page 3 Press the SELECT button to page LINE ON HOLD shows on the display 4 The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone 5 Press the INT button on the receiving handset to answer the intercom call Both intercom users may speak privately The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation 6 When finished press the EXIT or INT button on either handset to end the intercom call 7 The originating handset returns to the talk mode and you can resume your original telephone conversation Three way Conferencing One touch three way conferencing by another handset 1 When a handset is talking with an external call press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on a second handset to join the call OR Three way conferencing by handset in use 1 During an external call press the INT button to enter the intercom menu 2 List of registered handsets shows on the display Use the or a button to scroll to the desired handset you want to intercom with 3 Press the SELECT button to page LINE ON HOLD shows on the display 4 The receiving handset is paged and emits a paging tone 5 Press the INT button on the receiving handset to answer the intercom call 6 During intercom PRESS SELECT TO CONFERENCE shows in the originating handset s display 7 Press SELECT button on the originating handset to conference with the receiving handset a
42. ound Setting There are three programmable menus available Ringer Volume Ringer Tone and Key Tone RINGER VOLUME 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk RINGER TONE mode KEY TONE 2 Press the MENU button and use the or button to scroll to SOUND SETTING SOUND SETTING 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu Ringer Volume From the SOUND SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to RINGER VOLUME 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME desired ringer volume The default is RINGER LOW 4 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you turn the ringer OFF the ringer off icon x shows on the display Ringer Tone You may choose from the 10 preset melodies 10 dual tone ringer tones and or the recorded ringer tones For details of recording ringer tone see the section Recording Ringer Tones From the SOUND SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to RINGER TONE 15 REC RING TONE 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu RING WEL OEY 3 Use the a button to scroll to the RING MELODY 3 desired ringer tone The default is TONE 1 RING MELODY 4 4 Press the SELECT button to save your SET RINGER TONE selection You will hear a confirmation tone Key Tone From the SOUND SETTING menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to KEY TONE 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the m
43. p Display Setting Wallpaper Assigning the Downloaded Image to Phone Book Record Refer to Section Phone Book Adding Phone Book Entries and Phone Book Editing a Phone Book Record NOTE If the download fails DOWNLOAD FAILED shows in the display NOTE Do not leave the USB cable connected to the handset for an extended period of time as it will drain the battery cells NOTE The preset images in the WALLPAPER sub menu of the DISPLAY SETTING menu cannot be deleted However any downloaded images can be deleted and replaced by new ones Recording Ringer Tones Record Your Own Ringer Tones Do you have any favorite songs stored in your personal computer CD tapes or elsewhere that you would like to use as your 28041 handset ringer tone or to assign to one of your 50 available phone book directories Or perhaps you would like to record your own voice or other sounds such as bird song or dog bark to use You can record up to 5 unique ringer tones for maximum of 12 seconds each 32 Cued up music typically produces the best sounding recorded ringer It is recommended to begin recording your ringer at the beginning of a song rather than a portion from the middle to produce an audibly pleasing custom ringer RINGER VOLUME 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk RINGER TONE mode KEY TONE 2 Press the MENU button and use or a button to scroll to SOUND SETTING SOUND SETTING 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the m
44. ring room monitoring mode One short beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone Check and repeat installation steps Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack e Connect another phone to the same jack if there is still no dial tone the problem might be your wiring or local service The handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Ensure the battery is properly charged 16 hours Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly The handset should beep when you press the TALK CALL BACK button and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in the cradle If not the battery may need to be charged Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds to reset the unit Handset does not ring e Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned ON this can be done through the handset setup menu Ringer Volume The handset may be out of range Move closer to the base You may have enabled Do Not Disturb DND Make sure the DND is off You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones e Check for dial tone 38 You experience static noise or fading in and out The handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Make sure base i
45. ry Safety Precautions 36 Battery Solutions 40 Before You Begin 6 Belt Clip and Optional Headset 35 Call Timer 18 Call Transfer 24 Call Waiting Caller ID 24 Caller ID CID 24 Caller ID Solutions 39 Causes of Poor Reception 40 Chain Dialing from Phone Book 31 Changing the Battery 35 CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base 18 Choosing the Downloaded Image as Wallpaper 32 Choosing the Recorded Sound Clip as Ringer Tone 35 CID Error Codes 25 Color Scheme 14 Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset 35 Connecting the Belt Clip 35 D Default Setting 13 Deleting a CID Record 27 44 Deleting a Phone Book Record 30 Deleting All CID Records 27 Deregistration 12 Dialing a CID Number 25 Dialing a Phone Book Record 30 Digital Security System 7 Display Messages 36 Display Setting 14 Do Not Disturb DND 21 Download Your Own Image 31 E Editing a Phone Book Record 30 Equipment Approval Information 2 Exit 19 Extra Charging Cradle 9 F FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 3 Flash Call Waiting 19 Formatting a CID Number Before Dialing 25 G General Product Care 40 Global De Registration 13 H Handset Layout 8 Handset Name 12 Handset Sound Signals 38 Handset to Handset Intercom Call 22 Handset to Handset Paging 20 Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC 3 Image Downloading 32 Image Editing 31 Important Installation Guidelines 7 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequencelof a Stored Number 29 Index
46. ry before using the cordless handsets CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal A injury use only the Thomson Inc approved Nickel metal Hydride battery Ni MH model 5 2660 which is compatible with this unit 1 Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset 2 Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset 3 Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment NOTE It is important to maintain the polarity black and red wires to the jack inside the compartment To ensure proper battery installation the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way battery pack black wire PRESS DOWN FIRMLY red wire 4 Insert the battery pack 5 Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place Extra Charging Cradle 1 Plug the AC power converter of the extra charging cradle into the electrical outlet 2 Place the handset in the extra charging cradle The charge indicator turns on verifying the battery is charging Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use If you do not properly charge the handset battery performance is compromised Registration YOU MUST REGISTER THE HANDSET TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE After the optional handset has charged for 16 hours on the extra charger HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display 1 Press the SELECT button HOLD BASE PAG
47. s not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance If necessary relocate the base Charge the battery Unit beeps e Clean charging contacts on cordless handset See solutions for No dial tone Replace the battery Memory Dialing doesn t work Did you program the memory location keys correctly Did you follow proper dialing sequence Unit locks up and there is no communication between the base and cordless handset Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the back of the base Remove the handset battery Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and wall outlet Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours Handset displays SEARCHING or OUT OF RANGE and cannot link up with the base when the TALK CALL BACK button is pressed e Handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base e Make sure the power adaptor is properly installed Disconnect the handset battery and plug it in again Place the handset on the cradle for at least 2 to 3 minutes Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in again Then place the handset on the cradle for at least 2 to 3 minutes Handset displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION Follow the programming in the telephone procedures to re register the handset to the base Press the SELECT button to begin handset registration Follow instructions on handset screen Caller ID Solutions No Display Charge th
48. s the PAUSE button on the handset to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone for example after you dial 9 for an outside line or to wait for a computer access tone Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence You can press the PAUSE button to insert a P pause when you enter the telephone number when adding a phone book entry Reviewing Phone Book Records 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the or a button to scroll to PHONE BOOK 3 Press the SELECT button to enter the phone book NOTE You may press the PHONEBOOK button to shortcut to the phone book too 4 Use the or gt button to scroll the records OR Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with the corresponding character NOTE Your phone book records are sorted automatically in alphabetical order 5 Press the SELECT button to view the details of the record 6 Use the a button to view the picture ID set if any nF WNW 29 Editing a Phone Book Record 1 When reviewing the phone book records list use the the or a button or the number keys to scroll to the desired record 2 Press the SELECT button to view the details of the record 3 Press the SELECT button again to show the option menu The display shows EDIT and DELETE 4 Use the the or gt button to scroll to EDIT 5 Press the SELECT
49. se or a to select NEW MSG ALERT 3 Press the SELECT button again to show the options ON or OFF on the display The default setting is OFF 4 Use the or a button to scroll to your selection 5 Press the SELECT button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Screening Calls from the Handset Use the handset to screen calls even when you can t hear the answering system When the answering system picks up 1 Press the SELECT button to access the answering system 17 2 Listen as the caller leaves a message 3 Press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER buttons to speak to the person or press the SELECT button to stop screening the Telephone Operation CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base The CHARGE IN USE indicator is lit when the phone is in use or a handset is charging in the base charge cradle It flashes when you receive a call Visual Ring Indicator on the Handset The Visual Ring indicator is lit when the handset is in use It flashes when you receive a call Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number or handset name time battery charge status and wallpaper when idle Making a Call 1 Pick up the handset and press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button Wait for a dial tone then dial the desired number OR Dial the number and then press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button 2 When finished press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place the handset in the base crad
50. show as NEW CALL on the top line of the display Reviewing CID Records As calls are received and stored the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received To scroll CID records 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the button to review the newest CID record 3 Press the a button to review the oldest CID record first Dialing a CID Number 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Use the or gt button to display the desired record 3 Press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button The number dials automatically Formatting a CID Number Before Dialing NOTE Depending on a how the incoming caller s phone number is formatted when it is received and b whether or not you previously pre programmed your local area code into the PHONE SETTING menu you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller s stored phone number before calling back the record If the number does not dial as shown follow below steps to format it 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode 25 STORE 2 Use the a button to scroll to the FORMAT desireD CID record DELETE 3 Press the MENU button to show the CALL OPTIONS menu CALL OPTIONS 4 Use the or a button to scroll to FORMAT 5 Press the SELECT button to show all the available formats 6 Use the or a button to scroll to the desired format 7 Press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button The formatted numb
51. ss the EXIT INT or TALK CALL BACK button on the originating handset 8 Wait for the person at the receiving handset to press the INT button NOTE If the receiving handset does not answer within two minutes the intercom call is automatically canceled and the originating handset displays NO ANSWER 9 When finished press the EXIT button or INT button on either handset to deactivate the intercom Receiving an Intercom Call When you receive an intercom call your handset beeps To answer the call press the INT button on the handset Advanced Intercom Features Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call the intercom call is immediately terminated and both handsets ring Either handset user may press the TALK CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to answer the call 22 Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls During a telephone call you may use the intercom paging function to page another handset and have an off line private two way intercom conversation You may also have a three way conversation between the external caller and the handsets or you may transfer the external telephone call to another handset NOTE Before you intercom page another handset you must decide whether you want to create a two way or a three way conversation We Way Calling 1 During an external call press the INT button to enter the intecom menu 2 A list of registered handsets shows
52. sure 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 ransmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For body worn operation this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Table of Contents EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION INTERFERENCE INFORMATION Hearing Compatisitity HAC LICENSING Berore You BEGIN Parts CHECKLIST TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION Diaitat Security SYSTEM IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Hanoset Layout INSTALLING THE PHONE INSTALLING THE 5 BATTERY EXTRA CHARGING REGISTRATION PROGRAMMING THE TELEPHONE PHONE SETTING LANGUAGE Area Cooe Hanoset Name DEREGISTRATION DE REGISTRATION DerAautt SETTING Dispay SETTING WALLPAPER Cotor SCHEME Set Contrast SOUND SETTING RINGER VOLUME RINGER Answerine System Remote Access Remote 55 FROM CoroLess HANDSET Remote Access Security Cope RING ANSWER New MESSAGE ALERT SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET
53. tallation instructions for etails 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 elephone company US Number is located on the cabinet bottom REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line f your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone ine 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 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 for
54. th 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 B dig Priva This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation 15 subject to the ollowing 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 ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed 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 cy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product If this equipment does cause harmfu
55. to deregister all handsets at the same time WARNING It is not recommended that a handset be deregistered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is deregistered that handset s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re registered NOTE Before starting global deregistration procedure let all handsets set idle for 20 seconds 1 Press and hold the PAGE button on the base until the CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base flashes 2 Press and hold the PAGE button on the base again until the CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base flashes rapidly 3 Press and release the PAGE button on the base once All handsets are deregistered and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows on their displays DEREGISTRATION Default Setting This option allows you to return the handset to factory preset settings From the PHONE SETTING menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to DEFAULT SETTING 13 2 Press the SELECT button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to NO or YES The default is NO 4 If you select YES all the settings in the DEFAULT SETTING programmable menu are returned to factory default setting You will hear a confirmation tone Display Setting There are three programmable menus available Wallpaper Color Scheme and Set Contrast Ue HAA 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk COLOR SCHEME mode SET CONTRAST 2 Press the MENU button and use the or button to scrol
56. ton to enter REC RINGER TONE 33 PRESS SELECT TO START 12 SECONDS AUDIO CABLE REPLAY RE RECORD AUDIO CABLE 3 Verify the cable headset is connected to your handset then press the SELECT button again to start the count down display The handset will start recording and the second number will decrease automatically The recording will stop when the display counts down to 0 seconds Or you may press the SELECT button any time to stop When the recording stops the display will show 2 options REPLAY and RE RECORD NOTE After recording you may also press the EXIT button to return to the Sound Setting menu To replay the recorded ringer tone 1 Use the or a button to scroll to REPLAY 2 Press the SELECT button to play the recorded ringer tone 3 When finished the display shows both options again To re record the ringer tone 1 Use the or a button to scroll to RE RECORD 2 Press the SELECT button to confirm and the display will show the count down display again 3 Follow the recording steps to record the ringer tone Record with the Handset Microphone From the REC RINGER TONE menu AUDIO_CABLE HEADSET MICROPHONE REC RINGER TONE PRESS SELECT TO START 12 SECONDS MICROPHONE REPLAY RE RECORD MICROPHONE 34 1 Use the or button to scroll to the MICROPHONE Press the SELECT button to enter the count down display Press the SELE

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