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DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE
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28512

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  • Page 1 DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE Model number: 28512...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing GE! Register your product Please take a moment to register your product online. Just go to www.gephones.com and click “register here” from the home page. Provide your email address and receive product updates, special offers, or discounts on future purchases.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Make a call using the redial memory ............16 Parts checklist ..........1 Save a number from the redial list to Telephone base and charger the phonebook ........16 installation ............2 Delete number from the redial list ..16 Telephone jack requirements ....2 Mute ..............

  • Page 4: Index

    FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA ....32 One Year Limited Warranty ....35 Index ..............37...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    2 for 28512XE2 2 for 28512XE3 3 for 28512XE3 3 for 28512XE4) 4 for 28512XE4) Battery compartment cover (1 for 28512XE1 DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE 2 for 28512XE2 Model number: 28512 3 for 28512XE3 4 for 28512XE4) Telephone line cord User’s guide...

  • Page 6: Telephone Base And Charger Installation

    Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Plug in the telephone line cord and the power adapter as 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 telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home.

  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    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.

  • Page 8: Battery Charging

    Getting started Battery charging The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and what actions need to be taken. Battery Battery status Action indicators Battery icon is Battery is charging. Keep the handset in the telephone base or scrolling. charger when not in use. Battery icon is Battery is completely The handset is ready for use.

  • Page 9: Telephone Base Layout

    Getting started Telephone base layout Find Press to page all system handsets.

  • Page 10: Handset Layout

    Getting started Handset layout • Press to delete the last number or letter entered. • Press to review the call • While in menu, press to return to the log when the telephone previous level without making changes. is not in use. •...

  • Page 11: Screen Display Icon

    Getting started Screen display icon Item Meaning • Displays when the telephone base is within reception range. • Flashes when the telephone base is out of range. • Displays during review of the phonebook. • Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in the telephone base or charger.

  • Page 12: Settings

    Settings 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. SETTINGS 2. Press to select SETTINGS and then DIALING MODE press ok.

  • Page 13: Registering A Handset

    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 PRESS OK KEY TO REGISTER.

  • Page 14: Handset Options

    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.

  • Page 15: Ringer Tone

    Handset options Ringer tone You can select from 10 ringer tones. 1. Press menu. HANDSET OPTS 2. Press to select HANDSET OPTS and then press RINGER&TONES 3. Press to select RINGER&TONES and then press RINGER&TONES 4. Press to select RING TONE and then press ok. RING TONE 5.

  • Page 16: Display Language

    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. MAIN MENU 2. Press to select HANDSET OPTS and then press HANDSET OPTS 3.

  • Page 17: Clock And Alarm

    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 MAIN MENU press ok. CLOCK&ALARM 3. Press ok again to select DATE & TIME. 4.

  • Page 18: Alarm

    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. CLOCK&ALARM 2. Press to select CLOCK&ALARM and then ALARM press ok. 3. Press to select ALARM and then press ok.

  • Page 19: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Make a call 1. Press 2. Dial the phone number 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.

  • Page 20: Make A Call Using The Redial Memory

    Telephone operation Make a call using the redial memory The last five telephone numbers previously dialed are stored in the redial list (up to 24 digits each). 1. Press redial. 2. Press to select the desired phone number and then press to dial.

  • Page 21: Call Waiting Or Call Waiting With Caller Id Service

    Telephone 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 is a second incoming call.

  • Page 22: Intercom (For Systems With Multiple Handsets)

    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 automatically directed to the other system handset.
  • Page 23 Telephone operation 2. Press 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. •...

  • Page 24: Phonebook

    Phonebook Add a phonebook entry 1. Press menu. MAIN MENU 2. Press to select PHONEBOOK and then press PHONEBOOK 3. Press ok again to select NEW ENTRY. 4. Enter the name (max. 12 character). Press the key to the PHONEBOOK corresponding character to display the correct letter.

  • Page 25: To View/Call A Phonebook Entry

    Phonebook To view/call a phonebook entry Records are stored alphabetically in the phonebook. To search the phonebook: 1. Press when handset is not in use. NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing menu and selecting PHONEBOOK. 2. Press to find an entry.

  • Page 26: Edit A Phonebook Entry

    Phonebook Edit a phonebook entry 1. Press when the handset is not in use. PHONEBOOK 2. Press to locate a desired entry and then press EDIT ENTRY menu. 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 the dial pad keys and press ok.

  • Page 27: Caller Id

    Caller ID Phonebook Caller-ID matching If the last seven digits of an incoming telephone number match a telephone number in your phonebook, the name from this entry will display on the screen. For example, if Michael Jones calls, and his number is saved in the phonebook under the name MIKE, the screen displays the name MIKE.

  • Page 28: Save A Number To The Phonebook

    Caller ID Save a number to the phonebook 1. Press MAIN MENU SAVE NUMBER 2. Press to locate the desired record and then press menu. 3. Press to select SAVE NUMBER and then press ok. ENTER NAME 4. Enter the name (by using the dial pad keys if necessary), and then press ok to save.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting guide If your telephone system is not operating properly, first try these general reset procedures: 1. Unplug all power adapters from the power outlets. 2. Disconnect the telephone line cord from the base or modular jack. 3. Remove the battery compartment covers and unplug all handset battery packs.
  • Page 30 Appendix You experience • The handset may be near the end of range limit. Move audible static, the handset closer to the base unit. noise, or fading in • If you are using a line with DSL service, make sure you and out.

  • Page 31: General Product Care

    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.

  • Page 32: Important Safety Instructions

    Appendix Important Safety Instructions Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, when using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1.

  • Page 33: Battery Safety Precautions

    Appendix 13. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures such as areas near a hot radiator, stove or in a hot car. Do not place product upon other consumer electronic products such as; computer monitors, power amplifiers, etc. 14. Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on or near the telephone.
  • Page 34 Appendix 3. Replace batteries that appear to be swollen or have damaged wiring. 4. Do not dispose of 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 damage to the eyes or skin.
  • Page 35 Appendix 16. Battery safety precautions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which might cause injury to persons or property damage. • To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the supplied battery or replacement battery.

  • Page 36: Fcc

    Appendix FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA This equipment is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
  • Page 37 Appendix operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 38 Appendix This feature is included as a convenience only. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance on the memory feature of this product. Testing emergency telephone numbers is not recommended. However, if you choose to make a test call to an emergency number, you should: •...
  • Page 39 Appendix One Year Limited Warranty CCT Tech USA Inc. (CCT), the licensed manufacturer of this GE® branded product, warrants this product to the original retail purchaser to be free of material and/or workmanship defects for a period of one year after the date of original retail purchase.
  • Page 40 Appendix • Products that have been repaired, altered or modified by anyone other than CCT or its authorized service representative. • Problems caused by signal conditions, radio interference, network reliability, cable or antenna systems. • Damage caused by use of non CCT accessories or misapplication. •...
  • Page 41 Appendix Index Alarm 14 General product care 27 Alarm melody 14 Answer a call 15 Answer an incoming call during an Handset deregistration 9 intercom call 18 Handset locator 17 Area code 8 Handset name 10 Handset registration 9 Battery charging 4 Battery installation 3 Important safety instructions 28 Battery safety precautions 29...
  • Page 42 Appendix search a phonebook entry 21 view a phonebook entry 21 Phonebook caller-ID match 23 Predial a call 15 Redial 16 Ringer tone 11 Ringer volume 10 Screen display icon 7 Speakerphone 15 Telephone base installation 2 Time format 13 Troubleshooting 25 Voice mail 17 Volume control 15...
  • Page 43 General Electric Company and is under license by CCT Tech USA Inc., Irving, TX 75039 ©2011 CCT Tech USA Inc. Model 28512 P/N: 480-97381-000002 Distributed in the U.S.A. by Version 1 01/2011 CCT Tech USA Inc.

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