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GE 28112EE2 - DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone Manual
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Model 28112 Series 25840 DECT 6.0 Cordless Handset Speakerphone Answering System User's Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28110 handset with charge cradle) Important Information NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Model 28112 00015927 (Rev. 2 CAN E) 06-46 Printed in China Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd. © 2006 Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marque(s) déposée(s) Interference Information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver's antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. Telephone Network Information Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line. REN Number On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company. REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom. Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC 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 body. This transmitter 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. 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 28112xx1) Make sure your package includes the items shown here. 13 CHARGE/IN USE REVIEW PLAY STOP MEMO DELETE VOLUME SKIP ANNOUNCE 1 ANS ON/OFF LANGUAGE 2 HANDSET PAGE DECT TM INTERFERENCE FREE COMMUNICATION DO NOT DISTURB Base Wall mount bracket Telephone line cord r DECT caller ID-volume format conf redial ev 1 p TALK CALL BACK delete SPEAKER program int lay stop 2ABC s mute kip 3DEC 4GHI 5JKL 7PO RS exit memory e 8TUV rase 0OP ER 6MNO 9WX YZ # flash answerer AC power Battery adaptor compartment cover Belt clip Handset Handset battery pack For Model 28112xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above. For Model 28112xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above. For Model 28112xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above. Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. Installation Wall plate Modular telephone line jack 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 1.9 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 1.9 GHz 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. Handset Layout SPEAKER VMWI Indicator TALK/CALL BACK (button) caller ID-volume (button) format/conf (format/conference button) SPEAKER (button) redial (button) rev (review button) * TONE/exit (button) erase (button) memory (button) Base Layout r DECT caller ID-volume format conf redial ev 1 p TALK CALL BACK delete SPEAKER program int lay stop 2ABC s mute kip 3DEC 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PO RS exit memory e 8TUV rase 0OP ER 9WX YZ # flash answerer display caller ID-volume (button) delete (button) mute/program (button) int (button) skip (button) play/stop (button) #pause/ringer (button) flash/answerer (button) SPEAKER volume (buttons) DAY/CHECK (button) review (button) HOUR (button) MIN (minute button) Message Counter (indicator) PLAY/STOP (button) 13 skip (button) volume memo delete announce 1 ans on/off language 2 page do not disturb delete (button) announce1 (button) charge/in use announce2 (button) memo (button) charge/in use/VMWI (indicator) page (button) language (button) ans on/off (answerer button) do not disturb (button/indicator) 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 model 5-2721 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), 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: 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. 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, or you may mount it on the wall. 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 charge/in use/VMWI 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: Use only the model 5-2714 power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Wall Mounting 1. Turn the base over. 2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the back of the base. Then push down and snap the pedestal into place. 3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.) NOTE : If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power adaptor cord and store inside the wall mounting bracket. Answering System Setup This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the answering system. • Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off. The Message Counter indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator blinks when you have new messages. NOTE: The answering system displays "- -" when it is off. Setting the Voice Prompt Language The default voice prompt language is English. To change the answering system's voice prompt language, • Press the language button on front of base to change to the FRENCH voice prompt. The unit announces "OPTION FRANCAISE " and Fr shows in the message counter. • Press the Language button again to change to the SPANISH voice prompt. The unit announces "SELECCION ESPANOL" and SP shows in the message counter. NOTE: To change to English, press the Language button again. En shows in the message counter. NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected language. The voice prompt language cannot be switched remotely. Voice Time/Day Stamp and Real Time Clock 1. Make sure the answering system is ON. 2. Press and hold the DAY/CHECK button to set the day of the week. 3. Press and hold the HOUR button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.). Example: 12AM, 1AM, or 12PM, 1PM. 4. Press and release the MIN button to advance the clock in one minute intervals. Press and hold to increase by 5-minute increments. 5. After the time is set, the real time clock will be displayed on the handset within 1 minute. NOTE: You must set the day manually. You may choose to set the time manually as well, although the time is automatically transmitted by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the current time is set automatically when you receive your first CID record. Speaker Volume Use the volume (5 or 6) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to a comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the maximum. Voice Instruction If you need additional assistance, press the review button in standby mode and follow the voice instructions. Recording the Outgoing Announcement For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible. You may record 2 outgoing announcements in the answerer or choose the default for your current outgoing announcement. 1. Make sure the answering system is ON. 2. Press and hold the announce 1 or announce 2 button until the speaker announces "RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER TONE". 3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep. 4. Release the button when you finish your announcement. NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it when you hear the beep. Or, press the delete button while the announcement is reviewing. Sample Outgoing Announcement Hi, this is (use your name here), I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I'll get back to you. Thanks. NOTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing announcement is 2 minutes. Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement Press and release the announce 1 or announce 2 button to review and select this one as your outgoing announcement. NOTE: Press the PLAY/STOP button at any time to stop playing announcement. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. USER NAME HANDSET X 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: Room Monitor and Handset Setup. Room Monitor (applicable only with additional handsets) 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the mute/program button to go to the main menu. 3. Press caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR. 4. Press mute/program button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu, ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION? shows in the display. > ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION? 5. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset name/number to be monitored. NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to 4 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28110 handset with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and HANDSET 4 respectively. 6. 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 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/CALL BACK button once. Switch back to speakerphone by pressing the SPEAKER button once. NOTE: Press the *TONE/exit button on the handset to exit room monitor mode. Handset Setup 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the mute/program button to go to the main menu. 3. Press caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press mute/program button to confirm and you may program the following items: Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone, Message Alert, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Area Code, Tone/Pulse, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting. NOTE: During programming, you may press the *TONE/exit button at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to the menu. Language From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the SET LANGUAGE sub-menu. 2. Press mute/program button to enter the menu. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 3. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP, or use the caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the desired language. English is the default setting. 4. Press the mute/program button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone and the selected language shows in the display.