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GE 0008579 Cordless Telephone User Manual

1. 2 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack 3 Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base 4 Place the handset in the base cradle The use indicator turns on verifying the battery is charging 5 Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use If you don t properly charge the phone battery performance is compromised CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the 5 2812 power adaptor listed in the user s guide This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position 13 Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built in features You may program the following items in main menu Phone Book Room Monitor Alarm Clock Initial Setup Sound Setup Reset Settings Room Monitor applicable only with additional handsets 1 sure your phone is OFF not in TALK model Press the mute menu OK button to go to the main menu 2 3 Press caller ID volume or a button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR 4 Press the mute menu OK button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu The screen displays ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION ul
2. adaptor 7 Cover j Handset A Y Handset Telephone line cord Belt Clip battery pack NOTE If a speaker box is included in your package it replaces one set of a handset belt clip battery pack and cover For Model 28214xx2 there will be ONE additional handset charge cradle belt clip battery pack and cover than shown above Telephone Jack Requirements Wall plate To use this phone you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack which might look like the pictured Modular here installed in your home If you don t have a modular telephone line sl jack call your local phone company to find out how to jack get one installed 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 1 9GHz DECT frequency for communication and if not properly set these devices may interfere with each other and or your new telephone If you are conc
3. battery must be fully charged Try replacing the battery sure that the unit is connected to a non switched electrical outlet Disconnect the unit from the wall and plug it in again You must be subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone company in order to receive Caller ID records Caller ID Error Message This message indicates either the presence of noise on the line or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company 38 Cordless Phone Solutions No dial tone Handset does not ring You experience static Check installation Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack Connect another phone to the same modular jack if the second phone doesn t work the problem might be with your wiring or local service The handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base ake sure the battery the battery may need ake sure the handse is properly charged for 16 hours Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly The handset should beep when you press the talk button and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in the cradle If not be charged Place the handset in the base for at least 20 seconds to reset unit ringer programmed to ON ove closer to the base The handset may be
4. 8 94 Ee ut phone book CALLER ID VOL 4 or caller id volume up or down button END button Headphone jack cmm OK button button format redial button e AJ 10 ringer microphone EN Signal strength Speakerphone 25 E 54 X RingeroFF DNDON essage pause ringer button Voicemail 11 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE You must connect the handset battery before use CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the Thomson Inc approved Nickel metal Hydride battery Ni MH battery model 5 2840 that 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 Plugthe battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment NOTE To ensure proper battery installation the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way Im PEN 00000 4 Insert the battery pack 5 Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place 12 Base Station 1 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack RJ11C and place your cordless telephone on a level surface such as a desktop or tabletop
5. 10 50 10 13 ROOM MONITOR EXTENTION 14 Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset name number to be monitored The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will turn on the speakerphone to monitor sound from the receiving handset NOTE For room monitoring mode to work the originating handset must NOT be on the cradle NOTE While in room monitoring mode the handsets will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is an incoming call You may press the TALK SPEAKER button to quit room monitor and answer the call NOTE While in room monitoring mode the originating handset can be switched to monitor by handset earpiece by pressing the TALK SPEAKER button once Switch back to speakerphone by pressing the TALK SPEAKER button once NOTE Press the END button on the handset to exit room monitor mode Alarm Clock 1 Ui up DN Make sure your phone is OFF not in TALK mode Press the mute menu OK button to go to the main menu Use the caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to ALARM CLOCK Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays ON OFF Use the caller ID volume 4 or v button to select ON or OFF Press mute menu OK button to confirm If ON is selected then the screen displays SET ALARM TIME Use the number keys to enter the alarm time for example 02 10PM key in 0210 Use the caller ID volume 4 or v button to select AM or PM
6. 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 B Alameda Ave Socorro Texas 79927 Insure your shipment for loss or damage Thomson Inc accepts no liability in case of damage or loss A new unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and setup service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage 43 Product Registration Please register your product on line at www ge com phones You may also complete and mail the Product Registration Card if one was received with your unit Product Registration will make it easier to contact you shoul
7. The telephone company may make changes in its communicati ons facilities equipment operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation ofi ts business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulati ons If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the uninterrupted service Thi wo conditions 1 device must accept any in undesired operation is equipment has been t digital device pursuant to provide reasonable protec This equipment generates 1 o radio communicati Part 15 of the occur in a particular instal f this equipment does cau which can be determi o try to correct the interfe Reorient or re television tha Reorient or re ned by turning the e ocate and increase ation se harmful inte rence by one o elephone company must give you adequate notice in wri Interference Information s device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operati This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This erference received including in ested and found to comply with CC Rules These is no guarantee Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product ference to radio or television recepti quipment off and on the user is encouraged more of the following measures ocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or is receiving the in erference
8. Press mute menu OK button to display ONCE OR DAILY and select ONCE or DAILV Press the mute menu ok button to save selection You will hear a confirmation tone and return to main menu 15 Initial Setup 1 2 3 4 Make sure your phone is OFF not in TALK mode Press the mute menu OK button to go to the main menu Press caller ID volume or 4 button to scroll to INITIAL SETUP Press the mute menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items Handset Name Date and Time Area Code Tone Pulse Language Auto Talk Registration Deregistration NOTE During programming you may press the END button at any time to exit the sub menu and return to the menu Handset Name From the Initial Setup Menu 1 2 3 4 Press the caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME sub menu Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays HANDSET NAME Use the touch tone pad to enter a name up to 15 characters More than one etter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter Bill Smith press he key twice for the letter B Press the key times for the letter Press the 5 key imes for the letter L Press the 5 key times for the second letter L and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name Press the 7 key times for he letter S press the 6 key once for the letter M press the key times for the letter press the 8 key for the letter T
9. ing to allow you to maintain on is subject to the following erference that may cause the limits for a Class B imits are designed to ion against harmful interference in a residential installation uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and installed and used in accordance with the instructions ma ons However there if not y cause harmful interference hat interference will not on he 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 f 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 otice The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible or compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility Licensin Licensed under US Patent 6 427 009 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC
10. 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 31 Storing CID Records in Internal Memory You may also store CID information in the phone s internal memory De 1 2 1 2 3 32 NOTE It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records stored in memory Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode Use the caller ID volume w or 4 button to scroll to the desired CID record Press the mute menu OK button to display ENTER NAME and then follow ADD RECORDS in Phoneboook section procedures from Step 3 to Step 7 to store the number NOTE Press the END button once to keep the previous setting making no changes and return to the menu NOTE If the selected CID record contains any information that is non numeric the unit will not allow this record to transfer to the internal user memory The handset will display UNABLE TO STORE leting a CID Record ake sure the phone is OFF not in TALK model Use the caller ID volume 4 or button to display the CID record you want to delete Press the delete int conf button The display shows DELETE CALL ID NOTE Press the END button to return to the previou
11. MUTE feature The party on the telephone line cannot hear you but you can hear them 1 the mute menu OK button The handset display shows MUTE ON 2 Pressthe mute menu OK button to cancel and return to your phone conversation Receiver Volume Control When the handset is ON TALK mode you may adjust the receiver volume by pressing the caller ID volume or button There are five volume levels to choose from When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached the phone beeps twice VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 5 is maximum Do Not Disturb D N D This feature allows you to turn off all the handset ringerls at once by pressing one button at the base unit even though the ringer volume of handset s has been preset 1 Inthe standby mode press the do not disturb button on the base 2 The DND indicator will light and shows in each handset display 3 Tocancel 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 27 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 Making an Auto Intercom Call 1 Make sure the handset is OFF not in TALK model Press the delete int conf button on the handse
12. Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 2 or button to scroll to the TONE PULSE sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays TONE PULSE The default setting is TONE 3 Use the caller ID volume or to select TONE or PULSE 4 Pressthe mute menu OK button to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone and your selection shows in the display Language From the Initial Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume a or button to scroll to the LANGUAGE sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays ENGLISH ESPANOL 3 Use the caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to the desired language ENGLISH is the default setting 4 Pressthe mute menu OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone and the selected language shows in the display 17 Auto Talk When this function is ON during an external call you may lift the handset to answer a call immediately without pressing any buttons To end a call put the handset back on the base cradle directly From the Initial Setup Menu 1 2 3 4 Press the caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll to the AUTO TALK sub menu Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays NO YES Use the caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll to your selection NO is the default setting Press the mute menu OK button to confirm Registration Your packaged handset s are
13. number to put an external line on hold The user may then auto intercom with the paged handset NOTE Both intercom users may speak privately The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation When finished press the END button to end the intercom call return to the talk mode and resume your original telephone conversation Three Way Calling i During an external call press the delete int conf button The screen displays LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION Use the touch tone pad to select Handset to enter into auto intercom call with paged handset When the receiving handset connects press the delete int conf button on the originating handset to conference with the receiving handset and the external caller The screen displays CONFERENCE on the originating and receiving handsets NOTE A handset can enter conference mode directly by pressing TALK SPEAKER on the second handset during a call Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets During an external call you may transfer the external call to another handset 1 Press the delete int conf button on the originating handset to put an external call on hold and enter the paged handset number A long beep is heard and then the two handsets are immediately connected Receiving handset shall immediately come into the auto intercom mode that both microphone and speaker of this receiving handset shall be enabled such that the user of receiving handset can freely talk an
14. pre registered and ready to use It is not recommended that a handset be registered again unless absolutely necessary From the Initial Setup Menu 1 18 Press the caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll to the REGISTRATION sub menu Press the mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays VES NO The default setting is NO Use the caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to VES or NO f you select YES press the mute menu OK button The screen displays HOLD BASE FIND FOR 5 SECONDS THEN PRESS MENU OK KEY Your handset should be held near the base during registration process Press and hold the find button on the base unit the charge in use indicator flashes Press the handset mute menu OK button The screen displays REGISTERING The handset screen displays REGISTERED You may now rename your handset Refer to Step amp of Handset Name Section NOTE If you are re registering the handset through the handset menu to rename your handset you must go to the Handset Name Section and start from the beginning step De Registration De registration cancels registration During the de registration process keep the handset near the base From the Initial Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume or button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION sub menu 2 Press the mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays YES NO The default setting is NO 3 Use the caller ID volume 4 or button to scro
15. press the key twice for the letter H NOTE If you make a mistake use the delete int conf button to backspace and delete one character at a time Press the mute menu OK button to save your name You will hear a confirmation one and the handset name shows in the display Date and Time From the Initial Setup Menu 1 2 3 Press the caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to the DATE and TIME sub menu Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu Use the number keys to enter the current date for example 31 December 2007 key in 071231 Press mute menu OK button to confirm your selection and advance SET TIME sub menu 4 Use the number keys to enter the current hour and minute then use the caller ID volume 4 or to select AM or PM 5 Pressthe mute menu OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone and the current time shows in the display Area Code From the Initial Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume or button to scroll to the AREA CODE sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays SET AREA CODE 3 Use the touch tone pad to enter your 3 digit area code 4 Pressthe mute menu OK button to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone and the new area code shows in the display NOTE To restore the default setting to press and release delete int conf when SET AREA CODE shows in the display Tone Pulse From the Initial Setup
16. the touch tone pad to enter a name wice for the letter B Press the key times tton or key in alphabet to view the records rm on to scroll to ADD RECORDS Press the mute menu OK button to confirm The screen displays ENTER NAME up to 14 characters More than one letter s stored in each of the number keys For example to enter Bill Smith press the key or the letter Press the 5 key times for the etter L Press the 5 key times for the second letter L and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name Press the 7 key times for the letter S press he 6 key once for the letter M press the key times for the letter press the 8 key he letter T press the key twice for the let NOTE If you make a mistake press backspace and erase the wrong ch er H the delete int conf button to aracter s or number s Press the mute menu OK button again to save your selection The display shows ENTER NUMBER 33 Use the touch tone pad to enter the telephone number up to 20 digits including pauses and press the mute menu button to confirm and advance SET MELODY sub menu Use the caller ID volume 4 button to select from melody 01 to melody 10 a testing tone is generated while making melody selection Press mute menu OK button to confirm the records are stored alphabetically in the phone book Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number Press the stpa
17. BATTERY BASE PROGRAMMING THE TELEPHONE STANDBY SCREEN PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS Room MONITOR ALARM CLOCK NITIAL SETUP Hanoset Dare AND Time AREA CODE Tone Putse LANGUAGE Auro TALI REGISTRATION De REGISTRATION GLoBAL DE REGISTRATION SOUND Setup RESET SETTING VOICEMAIL ALL SETTINGS TELEPHONE OPERATION 23 HANDSE me VMWI Visuat RINGER INDICATOR ON HANDSET23 SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION 220 MAKING CALL 24 ANSWERING CALLS 2 28 TIMER 2 28 AUTO STANDBY 25 Rincer Suonrcur 25 FLAsH CALL WAITING 2325 Last NUMBER REDIAL 26 26 26 27 27 27 Receiver VOLUME CONTROL Do Nor Disturs D N D INTERCOM OPERATION MAKING AN Auro INTERCOM CALL w ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES 16 RECEIVING AN INCOMING CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL 28 Two Way CALLING THREE Way CALLING TRANSFERRING EXTERNAL CALLS TO OTHER Catter ID CID Catt WarriNG CaLter ID Receivinc CID Recoros 5 CID Recoros IN CID Memory Reviewinc CID Recoros DIALING A CID NUMBER Table of Contents STORING CID RECORDS IN INTERNAL Memory 32 DeLerin ALL CID Recoros 32 Review 5 ADD RECORDS NSERTING PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE Stored Nu
18. DS Press the mute menu OK button to confirm Use the caller ID volume button or key in alphabet to move to the desired number Press the TALK SPEAKER buttons the number dials automatically 35 Changing the Batter CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the Thomson Inc approved Model 5 2840 Nickel metal Hydride battery Ni MH which is compatible with this unit 1 sure the telephone is OFF not in TALK mode before you replace battery 2 Remove the battery compartment door 3 Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack rom the handset 4 Insertthe new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment 5 Putthe battery compartment door back on 6 Place handset in the base 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 e Donot burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Like other batteries of this type toxic materials could be released which can cause injury e To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the Nickel metal Hydride battery listed in the User s Guide e Keep batteries out of the reach of children Remove batteries if storing over 30 days NOTE The RBRC seal on the battery used in yo
19. MBER RecorDs From 508 Battery SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DispLay MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSES OF POOR GeneraL ProDUCT CARE Accessory INFORMATION Warranty ASSISTANCE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO POINT WITHIN THE WARNING HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER OR TRIANGLE IS A PREVENT FIRE OR WARNING SIG SERVICEARLE PARTS INSIDE ALERTING YOU OF WARNING SIGN 3 ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERTINGYOU oF REFER SERVICING TO IMPORTANT HAZARD DO NOT DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS VOLTAGE INSIDE PERSONNEL EXPOSETHIS THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 28214xx1 model Make sure your package includes the items shown here Ll Battery aer
20. Model 28214 Series DECT 6 0 Multi Handset Speakerphone User s Guide 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 15 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
21. RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your 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 Information for DECT Product This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6 0 standard which DECT operates in the 1 92GHz to 1 93GHz frequency range Installation of e this equipment is subject to notification and coordination with UTAM tween Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and approved by UTAM UTAM may be contacted at 1 800 429 8826 Table of Contents EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION INTERFERENCE Hearin6 Comparisiuiry LICENSING FCC RF Rapiation EXPOSURE STATEMENT INFORMATION FOR DECT Proouct INTRODUCTION Berore You BEGIN Parts CHECKLIST TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM MPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Base Layout Front View Hanoset Layout DISPLAY ICONS 111 NSTALLING THE PHONE NSTALLING THE
22. a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call 30 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 show as Kin 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 model 2 Press the caller ID volume button to review the newest CID record 3 Press the caller ID volume 4 button to review the oldest CID record first Dialing a CID Number 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK model 2 Usethe caller ID volume or button to display the desired record 3 Pressthe TALK SPEAKER button The number dials automatically 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 set up menu you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller s stored phone number before making the call press the redial format button to adjust the number and try again
23. ailability 41 Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment for warranty information please contact customer service at 1 800 448 0329 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem 15 resolved Any unauthorized repairs changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1 800 448 0329 Or refer inquiries to Thomson Inc Manager Consumer Relations Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase Date Name of Store 42 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers De ects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do Provide you with a new unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period How you get service
24. d it ever be necessary Registration is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty 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 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 OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased
25. d listen to the conversation When the receiving handset connects press the END button on the originating handset to transfer the call 29 Caller 1D 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 Time Date Caller ID phone number Caller ID name 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 a 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 e When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver press the flash button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call Press the flash button to return to the original call Receiving CID Records When you receive a 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
26. erned 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 1 9GHz DECT frequency for communication include wireless audio video senders wireless computer networks 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 Base Layout Front View find 60 charge in use A Y charge in use find do not disturb indicator button button 10 Handset Layout Voice Mail Waitin Indicator VMWI Visual Ringer display TALK SPEAKER button flash button delete int conf delete intercom conference tone button Display Icons 1 Bad
27. handset flashes when you receive a new message from your service provider Also it serves as a Visual Ringer function It will flash when there is an incoming call Speakerphone Operation NOTE If you are using the speakerphone remain close to handset so the party you are speaking to can hear you If you are using the earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone press the TALK SPEAKER button press END button to end conversation If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the earpiece press the TALK SPEAKER button again press END button again to end conversation 23 Making a Call 1 Press the TALK SPEAKER button Dial the desired number Dial the number first then press the TALK SPEAKER button OR Press the caller ID volume a or v button to select the desired record then press the TALK SPEAKER button 2 When finished press the END button to hang up NOTE You may enter up to 28 pre dial digits NOTE If you want to delete the pre dial number you entered press the delete int conf button until all of the digits are erased Answering Calls 1 When the phone rings pick up the handset and press the TALK SPEAKER button 2 When finished press END button to hang up OR If the auto talk mode is selected pick up the handset from the charge cradle to answer the call immediately NOTE Adjust the handset volume by pressing the caller ID volume or v button during a call Call Timer After y
28. ll to VES or NO WARNING It is not recommended that a handset be de registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de registered that handset s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re registered 4 Select NO if you do not want to de register 5 If you select YES press the mute menu OK button and MOVE NEAR BASE displays for seconds then the screen displays YES NO Use the caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll to YES or NO If you select VES press the mute menu OK button to confirm The screen displays DE REGISTER You will hear a confirmation tone Then the screen displays DEREGISTERED to confirm the handset is deregistered NOTE When you complete the de registration process the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION To use the handset you MUST re register the handset using the Registration process 19 Global De registration If one or more handsets become lost you should de register all handsets to ensure proper system operation WARNING It is not recommended that a handset be de registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de registered that handset s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re registered 1 Disconnect power from the base by pulling the plug out of the back of the unit 2 Pressand hold the find button and while holding the find button reconnect the power 3 Continue to hold the find button until the charge in use ligh
29. nu OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone All Settings As you become familiar with this system you may prefer to use the system s original settings Follow the steps below to return to the factory default settings From the Reset Settings Menu 1 22 Press the caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to the ALL SETTINGS sub menu Press the mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays YES NO The default setting is NO Use the caller ID volume a or button to move the cursor to YES or NO NOTE If you choose YES all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting Press the mute menu OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base The charge in use indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming call during paging or if you have a message waiting from your service provider The indicator will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line 5 in use Handset The TALK SPEAKER indicator buttons flash when you receive a call and remain lit during a call The keypad and CID will also light when a call is received VMWI Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset IMPORTANT In order to use this unit s Voice Mail Waiting Indicator VMWI feature you must subscribe to this service from your phone company The VMWI indicator on the top of the
30. om Call Mute Paging from the Base Group Page Parts Checklist Phonebook Programming Functions Programming the Telephone R Receiver Volume Control Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Receiving CID Records Registration Reset Setting Review Records Reviewing CID Records Ringer Tone Ringer Volume Ringer Volume Shortcut Room Monitor 21 17 43 24 28 26 26 33 14 5 Sound Setup 20 Speakerphone Operation 23 Standby Screen 14 Storing CID Records 2t Storing CID Records in Internal Memory 32 T Telephone Jack Requirements 7 Telephone Operation 23 Three Way Calling 29 Tone Pulse 17 Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets 29 Troubleshooting Guide 38 Two Way Calling 29 U Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls 28 V Visual Indicators 23 VMWI Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset 23 Voicemail 22 W Warranty Assistance 42 47 Visit the GE website at www GE com phones THOMSON images beyond Thomson Inc 101 West 103rd Street Model 28214 Indianapolis IN 46290 1102 00028579 DOM O 2008 Thomson Inc 08 32 Trademark s O Registered Printed in China 5 Registradals
31. on coin service provided by the telephone company e 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 e f 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 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 15 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 in orm 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
32. ou press the TALK SPEAKER button on the handset the built in call timer shows on the display and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds 24 Auto Standby Ifyou place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook during a call the call is automatically disconnected Ringer Volume Shortcut There are two ways to set the ringer volume One 15 the traditional way as described in the Programming Functions Sound Setup Ringer Volume menus The other one 15 this short cut to ringer menu 1 sure the phone is OFF not in TALK model 2 Press the pause ringer button to display SET RINGER LEVEL 5 3 Use the caller ID volume a button to scroll to your selection LEVEL 5 is the default setting 4 Press pause ringer button again to save and display the new selection for a few seconds Flash Call Waiting If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company you will receive Caller ID 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 1D information for the waiting call shows on the handset display connect to the waiting call press the flash button on the handset and your original call is put on hold Toswitch between the two calls press the flash button 25 Last Number Redial You may redial a number up to 20 digit
33. out of range You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones Check for a dial tone noise or fading in and out Move closer to base The handset might be out of range Relocate the base Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance Charge the battery Unit beeps Place handset in base for 20 seconds if it still beeps charge battery for 16 hours Clean the charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth See solutions for No dial tone Replace the battery 39 Memory Dialing doesn t work Make sure you programmed the memory location keys correctly e Did you follow proper dialing sequence Unit locks up and there is no communication between the handset and base Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical 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 electrical outlet Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours Battery Solutions If you experience any of the following problems even after recharging the battery you may need to replace the battery pack Shorttalk time Poor sound quality Limited Range Charge indicator fails to turn on Causes of Poor Reception e Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals e You re too close to appliance
34. s long To quickly redial the last number you dialed 1 Press the TALK SPEAKER button 2 Press the redial format button OR 3 Press the redial format button first then use the caller ID volume or button to select the desired redial number Press the caller ID volume 4 to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls higher numbers Press the caller ID volume to review the newest call and scroll to older calls lower numbers NOTE You may choose from the last three numbers that were dialed 4 Press the TALK SPEAKER button The number dials automatically f you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number press the redial format button to quickly redial the number Exit Press the END button to exit 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 he Registration section of this manual 26 Paging from the Base Group Page Use the base only to page all registered handsets at the same time 1 Press the find button on the base All handsets beep for two minutes and each handset screen displays FIND HANDSET 2 cancel the page press the find button on the base or press the TALK SPEAKER button or the END button on each handset Mute To have a private off line conversation use the
35. s screen without deleting any CID records Press the delete int conf button to erase the record showing in the display The display shows DELETED leting All CID Records ake sure the phone is OFF not in TALK model Use the caller ID volume 4 or button to display any Caller ID record Press and hold the delete int conf button until the screen displays DELETE ALL NOTE Press the END button to return to the previous screen without deleting any CID records Press delete int conf button to erase all of the current CID records The display shows DELETED followed by NO CALLS Phonebook Each handset can store up to fifty records in phone book for quick dialing each record can contain a maximum of 20 digit numbers and 14 character names including spaces Review Records 8 Add Records From Phonebook Sub Menu 1 2 3 QY CIV Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode Press the mute menu OK button to go to main menu Use the caller ID volume a or butt on to scroll to PHONE BOOK Press the mute menu OK button to access the phonebook sub menu Use the caller ID volume or butt on to scroll to VIEW RECORDS Press the mute menu OK button to confirm all records are shown in alphabetical order Press the caller ID volume a or bu and scroll to a record to be dialed out Press the TALK SPEAKER button to confi Use the caller ID volume a or but Use
36. s such as microwaves stoves computers etc e Atmospheric conditions such as strong storms e Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house e Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices Baby monitor is using the same frequency e Handset battery is low You re out of range of the base 40 General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good follow these guidelines e Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise 0210 motors or fluorescent lamps DONOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture e Avoid dropping the unit and other rough treatment e Clean with a soft cloth 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 Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth Accessory Information DESCRIPTION MODEL NO AC Power adaptor 5 2812 Handset Replacement Battery 5 2840 Belt Clip 5 2829 Accessory Handset with Charge Cradle 5 2830 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 av
37. t Use the touch tone pad to select the handset you want to page A long beep is heard and then the two handsets are immediately connected Receiving handset shall immediately come into the auto intercom mode that both microphone and speaker of this receiving handset shall be enabled such that he user of receiving handset can freely talk and listen to the conversation 5 When finished press the END button or delete int conf button on either handset deactivate the intercom Advanced Intercom Features Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call an incoming call alert tone will be heard through the earpiece or speaker If the user wants to answer an incoming call they must press END to terminate the intercom and receive an incoming ring 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 28 Two Way Calling 1 2 During an external call press the delete int conf button and use the touch tone pad to enter the handset
38. t flashes rapidly Release the find button Press and release the find button on the base once All handsets are de registered and the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION Sound Setup ake sure your phone is OFF not in TALK model Press the mute menu OK button to go to the main menu Press caller ID volume 4 button to scroll to SOUND SETUP Press mute menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items Ringer Tone Ringer Volume Key Tone Ringer Tone You may choose from five different ringer tones and five different melodies From the Sound Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll to the RINGER TONE sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays 1 OF 10 01 is default setting 3 Usethe caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll to the desired setting 1 through 10 Vou will hear a sample of the ringer tone melody you select 4 Pressthe mute menu OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display Td DOE 20 NOTE You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for ring tone to signal an incoming call Ringer Volume From the Sound Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays RING VOLUME 5 3 Use the caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll
39. to your selection LEVEL 5 is the default setting 4 Pressthe mute menu OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display NOTE If you turn the ringer OFF the ringer off icon shows in the display Key Tone From the Sound Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 4 or w button to scroll to the KEY TONE sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays ON OFF 3 Use caller ID volume 4 or v button to scroll to your selection ON is the default setting 4 Pressthe mute menu OK button to confirm and the key tone setting shows in the display Reset Setting 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Pressthe mute menu OK button to go to the main menu 3 Press caller ID volume 4 or button to scroll to RESET SETTINGS 4 Press mute menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items Voicemail All Settings 21 Voicemail From the Reset Settings Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume or v button to scroll to the VOICEMAIL sub menu 2 Pressthe mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays YES NO The default setting is NO 3 Use the caller ID volume 4 or v button to move the cursor to YES or NO NOTE If VES is selected new voicemail icon is cleared from the LCD and the VMWI LED is turned OFF on ALL handsets and the charge in use LED on the 4 Pressthe mute me
40. u must register a non registered handset prior to use Caller information is interrupted during transmission or the phone line is excessively noisy Indicates no CID information was received you are not subscribed to CID service or CID service is not working Displays on handset while the line is in use Indicates CID record is from a long distance call 37 LOW BATTERY MSG WAITING OFF NEW CALL XX NEW VOICE MAIL NO CALLS OUT OF RANGE PAGING or PAGING FROM REPT ROOM MONITORING SEARCHING SPKR UNKNOWN NAME CALLER NUMBER Indicates the battery needs to be charged Indicates voice mail has been retrieved from service provider XX represents the number of new CID records not reviewed Indicates voice mail has not been retrieved from service provider Indicates there are no CID records in memory May indicate handset is too far away from the base or that the power has been interrupted Move closer and check connections Someone pressed the find button on the base or delete int conf button on the handset Indicates a repeat call message Indicates a new call from the same number was received more than once The audio link between handsets is established Indicates handset is searching for the base Indicates the handset is in speakerphone mode The incoming call is from an area not serviced by CID or the CID information was not sent Troubleshooting Guide Caller 1D Solutions No Display
41. ur 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 36 Display Messages The following messages show the status of the phone provides Caller ID information or helps you set up and use your phone BLOCKED NUMBER CALL SCREENING CHARGING DELETE ALL DELETE CALL 10 DELETE END OF LIST ENTER NAME ENTER TEL NUMBR HANDSET NAME HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION INCOMPLETE DATA LINE IN USE LONG DISTANCE ndicates the person is calling from a number which is blocked from transmission ndicates you may use the handset to screen calls before answering the call ndicates the handset needs to charge for a period of time before it can resume normal function Prompt asking if you want to erase all CID records ompt asking if you want to erase the CID record howing on the display u D ompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50 records in the phone s memory 0 ndicates that there is no additional information in CID memory Prompt telling you to enter the name for one of the 50 memory locations Prompt telling you to enter the telephone number for one of the 50 memory locations Prompt telling you to enter the user name for the registered handset Indicates yo
42. use ringer button on the handset s touch tone pad to insert a delay in dialing sequence 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 Edit Records From Phonebook Sub Menu t 2 3 34 Use the caller ID volume a or button to scroll to EDIT RECORDS Press the mute menu OK button to confirm display will show the records Use the caller ID volume 4 or button or key in alphabet to move to desired record press mute menu OK button to confirm The screen displays ENTER NAME Repeat Steps 3 through 7 in Add Records section Delete Records From Phonebook Sub Menu 1 2 3 Use the caller ID volume button to scroll to DELETE RECORDS Press the mute menu OK button to confirm display will show the records Use the caller ID volume a button or key in alphabet to move to desired record press the delete int conf button The screen displays DELETE Press the delete int conf button again to confirm NOTE If you don t want to change or delete a record simply press the END button or wait for one minute to exit automatically Dialing a Number from Internal Memory SAA ET Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode Press the mute menu OK button to access the phonebook sub menu Use the caller ID volume a or button to scroll to VIEW RECOR