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  • GE 28522AE3 | User Guide - Page 1
    DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE Model number: 28522
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    Thank you for choosing GE! Register your product Please take a moment to register your product and more information Retain your sales receipt as proof of purchase in the event warranty service is necessary. For product assistance or for more information about accessories, visit our website at
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    list to the phonebook 16 Delete a number from the redial list 16 Mute 16 Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID service 17 Voice mail service 17 Using multiple handsets 17 Handset locator 17 Intercom (for systems with multiple handsets 18 To answer an incoming call during intercom 18
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    Security code for remote access........ 29 Access the answering system remotely 30 Remote access commands 30 Appendix Troubleshooting guide 31 General Product Care 33 Important Safety Instructions 34 FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA 38 One Year Limited Warranty 41 Index 43 Remote access operation
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    Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. digital answering system Handset (1 for 28522XE1 2 for ) Battery (1 for 28522XE1 2 for 28522XE2 3 for 28522XE3 4 for 28522XE4) DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE Model number: 28522 Telephone line cord 1 User
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    shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Telephone jack requirements To use this phone, you need a RJ11C type modular (not included) is required if you have DSL high speed Internet service. Route the cords through the tabbed slot. CAUTION: 1. Use only
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    Getting started Battery installation CAUTION: 1. To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery supplied with this product. 2. If the handset will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the battery and remove it from the handset to prevent possible leakage. Please
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    is out of the telephone base or charger. Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for at least 16 hours without interruption. See troubleshooting on page 31 for help if the screen remains blank after charging. The screen shows INITIAL. Battery power is not enough to power up the
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    Getting started Telephone base layout Repeat Press to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message. Delete Press to delete the message during playback, or press and hold to delete all old messages. Annc. Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then start recording an outgoing
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    alert (if you have subscribed to the call waiting feature from your service provider). menu Press to show menu. • Press to change the . • During a call, press to decrease the incoming volume. redial Press to review redial list. int Press to initiate an intercom call or transfer a call. •
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    is a new voice mail message. (Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail service from your telephone service provider.) • Displays when the alarm is set. • Displays when the ringer is turned off. • Displays during review of the call log and when there is a new record in the call log
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    Dialing mode The default dialing mode is TONE for touch tone dialing. If you have pulse or rotary service, you can change this setting to accommodate your telephone line service. 1. Press menu. 2. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press ok. SETTINGS DIALING MODE 3. Press / press ok. to
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    Settings Registering a handset The telephone system can support up to a total of 4 cordless handsets. Handsets that were included with your main base are pre-registered. To add or re-register a handset: 1. Press ok when the handset screen shows
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    Handset options Handset name Your handsets will be automatically numbered from 1 to 4 depending on the number of handsets registered to your base unit. You can rename your handsets for easier identification (e.g. "Kitchen", "Bedroom", "Pams room", etc). To personalize each handset with a name: 1.
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    Handset options Ringer tone You can select from 10 ringer tones. 1. Press menu. 2. Press / to select HANDSET OPTS and then press HANDSET OPTS ok. RINGER&TONES 3. Press / to select RINGER&TONES and then press ok. RINGER&TONES 4. Press / to select RING TONE and then press ok. RING TONE 5. Press
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    Handset options Display language You can select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or FRANCIS as the display language. The default setting is ENGLISH. To change the display language: 1. Press menu. 2. Press / to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok. MAIN MENU HANDSET OPTS 3. Press / to select LANGUAGE and then
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    Clock and alarm Date and time You can set the date and time of the telephone system as follows. 1. Press menu. 2. Press / to select CLOCK&ALARM and then press ok. 3. Press ok again to select DATE & TIME. MAIN MENU CLOCK&ALARM 4. Enter the current year, month and day. For example, May 16,
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    Clock and alarm Alarm The alarm can be programmed to sound once or daily for one minute. The alarm setting is independent to each handset. 1. Press menu. 2. Press / to select CLOCK&ALARM and then press ok. CLOCK&ALARM ALARM 3. Press / to select ALARM and then press ok. 4. Press / to select
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    after you hear the dial tone. Predial a call 1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error while dialing, you can press del to erase the last digit entered. 2. Press or
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    24 digits each). 1. Press redial. 2. Press / to select the desired phone number and then press or to dial. Save a number from the redial list from the redial list 1. Press redial. 2. Press / to select the desired phone number and then press menu. 3. Press / to select DELETE to remove the
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    operation Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID service To use call waiting, you must subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. You will hear a call waiting alert tone when there
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    Telephone operation Intercom (for systems with multiple handsets) The system allows an intercom call between two handsets registered to the same telephone base. To initiate an intercom call: 1. Press int. • If your telephone system has only two handsets registered, the intercom call will be
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    Telephone operation 2. Press or to answer the intercom on the other handset. NOTE: The intercom call can be canceled before it is answered by pressing int on the originating handset. 3. You can choose from one of the following options for this intercom call. • Press and hold int to connect both
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    Phonebook Add a phonebook entry 1. Press menu. 2. Press / to select PHONEBOOK and then press ok. MAIN MENU PHONEBOOK 3. Press ok again to select NEW ENTRY. 4. Enter the name (max. 12 character). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRY
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    looking for. The closest match in alphabetical order will appear. You can then press / to view the next entry. 3. Press ok to view the phone number. -OR4. Press or to call the displayed entry. Chain dialing This feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook
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    Phonebook Edit a phonebook entry 1. Press when the handset is not in use. 2. Press / to locate a desired entry and then press menu. PHONEBOOK EDIT ENTRY 3. Press / to select EDIT ENTRY and then press ok. 4. Edit the name by using the del key to erase and backspace, then enter new characters using
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    you see on your caller ID is in the format sent by the telephone service provider. It usually delivers 10-digit telephone numbers (area code plus telephone number , press or to call. -ORPress repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format (for example, when 555-5555 is displayed,
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    Caller ID Save a number to the phonebook 1. Press . 2. Press / menu. MAIN MENU to locate the desired record and then press SAVE NUMBER 3. Press / to select SAVE NUMBER and then press ok. 4. Enter the name (by using the dial pad keys if necessary), ENTER NAME and then press ok to save. _
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    Answering system This section explains how to set up your answering system. Before you begin the setup process, please make sure that the answering system is on. Press on. on the telephone base to turn the answering system on or off. The button on the telephone base will light when the answering
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    Answering system Record an outgoing announcement (OGA) You can record your own outgoing announcement using the telephone base or handset . To record your OGA at the telephone base: 1. Position yourself about 1 foot away from the microphone on the telephone base, then press and hold annc. 2. Release
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    Answering system Number of rings before the system answers You can select the number of rings before the answering system answers a call. 1. Press menu. 2. Press ok to select ANS. SYSTEM. ANS. SYSTEM ANS. SETTING 3. Press / to select ANS. SETTING and then press ok. 4. Press ok to select RING
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    Answering system Message playback using the telephone base Options during playback Key Operation Press to adjust the listening volume. Press to playback or stop messages. Press to repeat a message. Press twice to play the previous message. Press to skip to the next message. del Press during
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    Answering system Delete all messages using the handset 1. Press menu. 2. Press ok to select ANS. SYSTEM. 3. Press / to select DELETE ALL. 4. Press ok twice to confirm. ANS. SYSTEM DELETE ALL Recording a memo Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the
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    Answering system Access the answering system remotely 1. Dial your phone number from any touch-tone telephone. 2. Once your answering system takes Turn the answering system off A convenient wallet card, with instructions needed to operate your answering system remotely, can be found on page 45. 30
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    Appendix Troubleshooting guide If your telephone system is not operating properly, first try these general reset procedures: 1. Unplug all website at www.gephones.com or call our customer service center at 1-877-394-9775. General Performance Problem Cause/solution Cannot hear a dial tone. •
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    away from sources of electrical interference. Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller-ID information is not displayed. • You must subscribe to Caller ID service from your service provider/telephone company. • access. • Make sure you follow the remote access procedures in this user's guide. 32
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    Appendix General Product Care • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the phone only with a dry soft cloth. • Never use cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will
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    , basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
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    wet locations. 18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines to prevent electrical shock and/or fire. 19. Under the following conditions, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: A. The power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed
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    the battery(ies) in fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause (ies) only in accordance with the instructions and limitation specified in the user's guide. 36
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    days. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our website at www.gephones.com to order a replacement battery if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 37
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    problem is corrected. Repairs to this equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For information on repair procedures, follow the instructions provided with the limited warranty. Should your equipment cause trouble may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case
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    in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. This device complies with Part 15 of the and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio memory dialing feature, you may choose to store emergency phone numbers such as police, fire or medical within
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    : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL 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. This product
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    Tech USA Inc. (CCT), the licensed manufacturer of this GE® branded product, warrants this product to the original retail purchaser exclusive remedy. This limited warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in the United States and its territories, or Puerto Rico. If you purchased
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    by anyone other than CCT or its authorized service representative. • Problems caused by signal conditions, radio interference, network reliability warranty service return instructions. -ORYou may visit our web site at www.gephones.com for troubleshooting, FAQs, and information on warranty service.
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    screening 27 Call waiting 17 Chain dial 21 Charger installation 2 F FCC 38 G General product care 33 H Handset deregistration 9 Handset locator 17 Handset name 10 Handset registration 9 I Important safety instructions 34 Installation battery 3 charger 2 telephone base 2 Intercom 18 K Key tone 11
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    16 Ringer tone 11 Ringer volume 10 S Screen display icon 7 Security code 29 Speakerphone 15 T Telephone base installation 2 Telephone base volume 25 Time format 13 Troubleshooting 31 V Voice mail 17 Volume control 15 44
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    After the beep, the system will start playing messages. NOTE: For more details about remote access operation, refer to page 30 of the user's guide. Fold here Remote access commands Touch-tone keys remote command 1 Replay the current or previous message 2 Play messages 3 Skip to the next
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    visit our website: www.gephones.com is a trademark of General Electric Company and is under license by CCT Tech USA Inc., Irving, TX 75039 Model 28522 P/N: 480-97400-000002 Version 2 01/2011 Printed in China ©2011 CCT Tech USA Inc. Distributed in the U.S.A. by CCT Tech USA Inc.
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Model number:
28522
DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE