GE 28871FE3 User Guide

GE 28871FE3 - Digital Cordless Phone Base Station Manual

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  • GE 28871FE3 | User Guide - Page 1
    Model 28871 DECT 6.0 Telephone/ Answering System with Cordless Handset User's Guide
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    telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. Notes • This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. • Party lines are
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    for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part accordance with the instructions, may cause the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct technician for additional suggestions. Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet DECT Product This telephone is compliant with the DECT
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    AC (Electrical) Power 10 Connecting the Telephone Line 11 Connecting the Corded Handset 11 Setting the Ringer Volume 11 Wall Mounting the Base 11 Installing the Handset Battery 12 Menu Operation 13 Base Menu 13 Selecting the Language 13 Area Code 13 LCD Contrast 13 Key Tone 13 Dial Mode
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    CID Memory Record Storage 29 Reviewing CID Records 30 Dialing a CID Number 30 Deleting CID Battery 40 Battery Safety Precautions 40 Display Messages 41 Handset Sound Signals 41 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Caller ID Solutions 43 Battery Solutions 43 Causes of Poor Reception 44 General
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    here. Base Base Handset Coiled handset cord 2 AC power adaptors Telephone line cord Handset battery Cordless handset charger Cordless handset Handset battery compartment door Desk pedestal/ Wall mount bracket For Model 28871xx3 there will be ONE additional handset, battery pack, cover
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    Modular home. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone telephone company to find out how to get one installed. line jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to
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    (button) */icon/tone (button) pause (button)  Display flash (button) cancel/mute (button) int (intercom button) off (button) redial (button) phonebook (button) CID (caller ID button) #/lock/ format (button) Antenna Phone Speakerphone Key lock Ringer off Mute Internal call Battery AM AM PM
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    ID button) phonebook (button) exit (button) cancel (button) */tone pause #/format (button) (button) (button) Phone Missed call Speakerphone RPT Repeat call Mute Internal call AM AM PM PM (Voice) Message Waiting review up (button) review down (button) flash (button) page/intercom (button
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    plug the AC power adaptor cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other into an electrical outlet. CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2823 (base) and 5-2824 (handset) power adaptors listed in the user's guide. These power adaptors are intended
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    the pedestal down until it snaps into place. 4. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the base and the other end into a modular phone jack. 5. Feed the telephone line cord and AC power adaptor cord through the grooves on the pedestal to allow the unit to rest
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    : You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, only use the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Metal Hydride battery model 5-2826, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged
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    setting. 5. Press the exit button to return to idle mode. Key Tone Turn the button tone for the base ON or OFF. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the phone menu/ok button. 2. Press the 5 or 6 button to select KEY TONE and press the phone menu/ok button again. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select
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    TONE. 1. Press the phone menu/ok button. 2. Press the 5 or 6 button to select DIAL MODE and press the phone menu/ok button again. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select TONE or PULSE. 4. Press the phone to input the last two digits of year (range: 00-99), press the phone menu/ok button to confirm the
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    service requires a subscription through your local service provider. Reset Resets the telephone base to the original (default) settings. NOTE: All caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset press the phone menu/ok button to confirm, and the screen displays RESET?. 4. Press the phone menu/
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    the * button for 1.5 seconds while phone is in idle mode, the screen displays cordless handset battery is low. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the menu/ok button. 2. Press the 5 or 6 button button to select SETUP HS and press menu/ok button. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button button to select TONES
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    ON will alert you when the cordless handset is out of range. The TONE and press menu/ok button. 5. Press the 5 or 6 button to select ON or OFF. 6. Press the menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 7. Press the button to return to idle mode. Auto Talk Allows for instant communication when the phone
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    an A is shown on display. When the Alarm time is reached, the alarm sounds and ALARM ON blinks for 1 minute. Handset Name Set a preferred name to the cordless handset. The default name is HANDSET. 1. Press the menu/ok button. 2. Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu/ok button
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    Reset Handset You can reset your cordless handset to handset. Base Setting Change PIN The PIN is a security feature to prevent others from changing the stored settings. The default PIN is 0000. If you change the PIN, please record the new PIN code for your record. NOTE: The PIN code must be 4 digits
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    Press the 5 or 6 button to select TONE or PULSE. 4. Press the menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the button to return to idle mode. Message Waiting (VMWI) If you have subscribed to a voice message waiting service, MESSAGE WAITING displays on handset and the icon displays on the base to
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    option allows user to restore the base and Date/Time to the default setting. Note: All Caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset, and menu/ok button, the screen displays YEAR 2008. 3. Input the correct last two digits of year (range: 00-99), press the menu/ok button to confirm the
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    the correct PIN code and press the menu/ok button. 5. Press the 5 or 6 button to select the cordless handset (1,2,3,4) to remove and press the menu/ok button, the screen displays REMOVE HANDSET?. 6. Press the menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 7. Press the button to return to idle mode. NOTE
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    on the handset. Cordless Handset speaker 1. Press the or button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. - or 2. Dial the number and then press the speaker or button. 3. When finished, press the button, or place the handset in the charge cradle to hang up. Corded Handset 1. Lift
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    to the phone so that corded handset. To switch to receiver mode, pick up the corded handset from the base. Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Cordless Handset cordless handset to stop. Temporary Tone (for pulse or rotary service use) In pulse dialing mode, you can switch to Tone dialing
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    company. The screen displays an R. The flash button can also be used to access a new dial tone without hanging up. Keypad Lock (only for cordless handset) The default setting is Off. To lock the keypad; While phone is OFF, press and hold the #/lock/format button until a beep is heard, the screen
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    Redial Function The last 10 phone numbers you dialed out are collectively stored in base and cordless handset redial memory. Dial a Number from the Redial Memory 1. Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset. If the redial memory is empty, the screen displays EMPTY. 2.
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    cordless handset's name and number. 4. Pick up the corded handset or press the speaker button on the base to answer. Cordless Handset to Cordless Handset 1. With the cordless handset receiving handset to answer. Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call When in intercom mode, a beep tone
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    During an external call, press the button or button of another cordless handset to join call (If Base, pick up the corded handset from the base or pressthe speaker button). 2 If either handset or base hangs up, the remaining user continues with the external call. Call Transfer The function allows
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    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
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    2. Press the 5 or 6 button to review the CID records. 3. Lift the receiver or press the speaker button on the base or press the speaker or button on the cordless handset, the number is automatically dialed out. NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller's phone number is formatted when it is
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    to confirm. Phonebook You may store up to 50 entries per base or handset with 24-digits and 15-character names (including spaces) in the phonebook memory. Review Phonebook 1. Press the button on the cordless handset or base. NOTE: If phonebook is empty, screen displays PHONEBOOK EMPTY. 2. Press the
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    the button on the cordless handset or base. 2. Press the cancel/mute button on the cordless handset or the cancel button on the corded base to delete any incorrect entries. ok button. 4. Use the number keypad to enter a name for the phone book entry. 5. Press the menu/ok button to save. NOTE: If
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    the receiver or press the speaker button on the base or press the speaker or button on the cordless handset, the telephone number is automatically dialed. NOTE: If you want to edit the number before dialing out, press MENU/OK button to enter menu and select SELECT to edit the number first. 33
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    Guide If you need additional assistance; while in standby mode, press the ans. menu button on the base and follow the voice instructions. skip or| repeat button to program the Minutes. To program the first digit, the selection is 0 through 5, as the minutes range from 00 to 59. Press the
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    do not record your own announcements, your answering system will play a pre-programmed message to your callers: A1: "Please leave your message after the tone." A2: "I am sorry I am not available. Please call back later." Announce Only ON/OFF 1. Press the ans. menu button repeatedly until the system
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    satisfied, record your announcement again. Reviewing/Deleting A1/A2 Announcements 1. Press the access the answering system from a tone-dial telephone in another (remote) location set the first digit between 0-9. Press the ans. menu button to confirm. 3. Repeat Step 2 until all 4 digits have been set
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    You may access the answering system from any tone-dial compatible telephone by entering your 4-digit remote access code during the playing of outgoing announcement. 1. Dial the telephone number at which the answering system is connected. 2. Enter the 4-digit Remote Access Code during the outgoing
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    Set Number of Rings to Answer Your Answering System can answer after 2 -6 rings or you can choose the Toll Saver option. The Toll saver option instructs the Answering System to answer after 4 rings only if there are new, un-played messages; otherwise, it will answer after 6 rings. The benefit to you
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    |skip button to skip to the next message. 3. Press the g stop button at any time to end playback. Deleting Messages NOTE: Once memory is full, user must delete messages from memory to allow for new messages to be recorded. To delete the message or memo currently playing: 1. Press the delete button
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    1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 2. Remove the battery compartment door. 3. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack inside the battery compartment and remove the battery pack from the handset. 4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack
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    melody Page signal One short beep (every minute) Troubleshooting Guide Low battery warning Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet . Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall
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    • Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem might be your wiring or local service. • The cordless 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 installed
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    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
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    into AC outlet with other electronic devices. • Handset battery is low. General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps
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    the problem is 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
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    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
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    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
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    PIN 19 Changing the Battery 40 CID Memory Record Storage 29 Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power 10 Connecting the Corded Handset 11 Connecting the Telephone Line 11 Corded Handset 23 Cordless Handset 23 Cordless Handset to Base 27 Cordless Handset to Cordless Handset 27 D Date / Time
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    G General Product Care 44 H Handset Layout 8 Handset Menu 16 Handset Name 18 Handset Setting 16 Handset Sound DECT Product 3 Installation 7 Installing the Handset Battery 12 Installing the Phone 10 Intercom Operation 27 Interference Information 3 Introduction 6 K Key Tone
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    Register 22 Registration 22 Remote Access 37 Remote Access Code 36 Remove Handset (De-registration) 22 Reset 15 Reset Base 21 Reset Handset 19 Review Phonebook 31 Reviewing CID Records 30 Reviewing/Deleting Announcements 36 Ring Melody 16 Ring Volume 16 S Save Redial Memory
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    Index T Telephone Jack Requirements 7 Temporary Tone 24 Three Way Conference Call 28 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Two-Way Calling 28 W Wall Mounting the Base 11 Warranty Assistance 45 51
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    AVISO Esta Guía del Usuario está disponible también en Español, y puede ser descargada desde el siguiente sitio web: www.GE.com/phones Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones Model 28871 00024795 (Rev. 2 Dom E) 08-17 Printed in China Thomson Inc. 101 West 103rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
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Model 28871
DECT 6.0 Telephone/
Answering System with
Cordless Handset
User's Guide