Getting started Parts Checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Getting started Telephone base and charging cradle installation Install the telephone base and charging cradle(s) as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. If you have DSL high speed internet service, a DSL filter is required (not included). Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filter.
Getting started Installing the Handset Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the CCT Tech USA Inc. approved model H-AAA550BX2 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit. If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, slide the cover to remove. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment Place the battery and the wire inside the battery compartment Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks...
Getting started Battery charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charging cradle to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use.
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Getting started Base layout Find: Press to page all system handsets Find: Press to page all system handsets. Volume up/down: Press to adjust the volume during playback and call screening. Play/Stop: Press to play message or press to stop message playback. Repeat: Press to repeat a message or press twice to play previous message.
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Getting started Handset layout OK: Press to select an item, or save an entry or settings. Delete: Press to delete the last input number or letter. While in a menu, press to return the upper level without making changes. Up/CID: Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use.
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Getting started LCD display items Item Meaning Turn on when base unit range Blinking when base out of range Turn on during review the phone book Animated while charging to indicate Battery level On when handset is out of charging cradle ...
Telephone settings Display language You can select either ¡ENGLISH¡ or ¡ESPA?OL¡ or ¡FRANCIS¡ as the display language. The default setti ng is ¡ENGLISH¡ Press [ ], then Press [ ] to select ¡SETTINGS¡ and press [OK], then Press [ ] to select ¡LANGUAGE¡ and press [OK], then Press [ ] to select the desired setting, then Press [...
Telephone settings Date format You can change the date display format. The default is Month/Day. The alternate format is Day/Month Press [ ], then Press [ ] to select ¡CLOCK&ALARM¡ and press [OK], then Press [ ] to select ¡SET FORMAT¡ and press [OK], then Press [ ] to select ¡DATE FORMA T¡...
Telephone settings Ringer Tone You can select from 10 ringer melodies. Press [ ], then Press [ ] to select ¡SETTTINGS¡ and press [OK], then Press [ ] to select ¡HANDSET TONE¡ and press [OK] , then Press [ ] to select ¡RINGER TONE¡ and press [OK] , then Press [ ] to select the desired setting (MELODY 1 to 10), then Press [...
Answering System Settings (Available for 28522) This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. Before you begin the set up process, you will need to ensure that the answering system is turned ? Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off. The message indicator is under the Play/Stop key will show the status of the answering system.
Answering System Settings (Available for 28522) Record an Outgoing Announcement You can record the outgoing message (OGM) through the base microphone or handset microphone Record at Base: Press and hold [ ], then After a beep sounds, you should move 9 inches from the base microphone and speak clearly into the base microphone.
Telephone operation Make a call Press [ ] or [ Dial the phone number Pre-dial a call Lift the handset and dial the phone number To correct a digit, press [ ] and continue entering the phone number Press [ ] or [ Answer a call When a call is being received, the LCD and keypad backlight flash rapidly...
Telephone operation Pause (for PBX/long distance service users) A pause may be required when making calls using some banking or others services that require a code to be entered. When storing a calling card access number and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also needed. Example: If you need to dial the line access number ¡9¡...
Telephone operation Character Table for the entering names Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 12 characters). Each press of a particular key causes the characters to be displayed in following order: Character by number if key presses Number key Space <...
Telephone operation Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the phonebook while you are on a call. For example, if you need to dial a phone number, and then once connected, enter another series of digits for banking or credit card access, you can store the two series of numbers separately.
Telephone operation Handset locator You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it. Base unit: [ All register handsets beep for 1 minute. To stop paging: Base Unit: Press [ Handset: Press [ Transferring calls Outside calls can be transferred or a conference call with an outside party can be made between 2 handsets. During outside call, press [ ] , then Select the handset you want to page by pressing the desired handset number ([1] ¨[4]) or you can page all handset...
Programming the handset Standby Screen Note: Answering system icon is only display when answering system is on Programmable settings You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset. Programming by scrolling through the display menus Press [ ], then Press [ ] or [...
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* 1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset * 2 When the ringer volume is turned off, ¡RINGER OFF¡ is displayed and the handset does not ring ou tside calls. However even when the ringer volume is set to off, the handset still rings for paging and intercom calls.
Programming the handset Alarm An alarm sounds at the set time for 1 minute once or daily. Alarm can be set for each handset. Important: Set the date and time beforehand Press [MENU], then Press [ ] / [ ] to select ¡CLOCK&ALARM¡ and press [SELECT], then Press [ ] / [ ] to select ¡ALARM¡...
Programming the handset Deregistering a handset Press [ ], then Press [ ] / [ ] to select ¡ADVANCED SET¡ and press [ ], then Press [ ] / [ ] to select ¡UNGISTRATER¡ and press [ ], then Press [ ] / [ ] to select the desired handset and press [ ], then...
Programming the handset Editing a caller¡s phone number calling back You can edit a phone number in the caller list by removing its area code and/or the long distance code ¡1¡ Press [ Press [ ] / [ ] to select the desired record and press [ If the desired record is a name, Press [ ] to show the number Press [...
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Programming the handset Call log display screen messages Displays When The caller¡s name and number is not available. UNAVAILABLE The caller number is out of area WITHOLD ID The caller is blocking the name and telephone number.
Answering system (Available for 28522) The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone Important: Only 1 person can access the answering at a time. system When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set correctly Recording capacity (including the outgoing message) The total recording capacity is about 12 minutes.
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Answering system (Available for 28522) Call screening 1. When the answering system answers the call, listen while the caller leaves a message (to determine who is calling). 2. To speak to the caller, press the [ ] or [ The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone. Note: To turn off the call screening, Press [ ] to set the volume off...
Answering system (Available for 28522) Erasing all messages Press [ ], then Press [ ] / [ ] to select ¡ANSWERER¡ and press [OK], then Press [ ] / [ ] to select ¡DELETE ALL¡ and press [OK], then Press [ ] to confirm Press [ ] return to idle...
Answering system (Available for 28522) Remote commands You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions. Keys Description Skip to the previous message Play the message Skip to the next message Delete the playing message Turn on the answering machine Stop message playback Turn on/off the answering machine Answering system settings...
Appendix Changing Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the CCT Tech USA Inc. approved model H-AAA550BX2 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace the battery. 2.
Appendix Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is not displayed. - You must subscribe to Caller ID service from your service provider/telephone company. - If your unit is connected to any additional telephone equipment such as a Caller ID box or cordless telephone line jack, plug the unit directly into wall jack.
Appendix 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.
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Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Appendix Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009 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.
Appendix Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: ? Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ? One year, from date of purchase.(The warranty peri od 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 or, at our option, a refurbished unit.
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Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the base) Name and address of the dealer Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones CCT Tech USA Inc. A member of CCT Telecom Group. Distributed in the U.S.A by CCT Tech USA Inc.