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Page 1: Answering System
Model 28165 DECT 6.0 2-Line, Cordless Handset Speakerphone/ Answering System User’s Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 6 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28166 handset with charge cradle) -
Page 2: E Quipment A Pproval I Nformation
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. -
Page 3: Nterference Nformation
Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and () This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 4: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement
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 0 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: Ntroduction
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. -
Page 8: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Handset AC power battery adaptor Base Handset Battery Belt clip compartment 2 Telephone Wall mount door line cords bracket For Model 28165xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above. -
Page 9: Nstallation
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. -
Page 10: Mportant Nstallation Uidelines Andset Ayout
Handset Layout VOLUME 5/6 (volume +/- button) PUSH TALK (button) earpiece display Soft Key Left (SKL) button LINE 1 (button) *TONE (button) handsfree (button) microphone Visual message waiting indicator CID/VOL (caller ID/ volume +/- button) Soft Key Right (SKR) button LINE 2 (button) END/... -
Page 11: Ase Ayout
Base Layout *TONE (tone button) Soft Key Left (SKL) CHARGE IN USE (indicator) VOLUME 5/6 (volume +/- buttons) LINE 1 (button) Soft Key Right (SKR) button button display REDIAL INTERCOM/ (redial PAGE button) (intercom/ page button) PUSH END-CANCEL TO TALK (end/cancel (button) button) -
Page 12: Installing The Phone
Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2721, which is compatible with this unit. -
Page 13: Installing The Base Station
Connecting the Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (either two RJ11 or one RJ14 type), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall. -
Page 14: All Ounting The Ase
Wall Mounting the Base 1. Turn the base over. . Slide the pedestal into the slots on the bottom of the base, and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place. 3. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the unit into place. -
Page 15: Base Name
9. Press the 5 or 6buttons to select ANSWER ON or ANSWER OFF. 10. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. The corresponding PLAY/STOP indicator/button illuminates. NOTE: The base displays ANS 1OFF/2OFF and the corresponding PLAY/STOP indicator/button is not illuminated when the Mailbox Answerer is OFF. -
Page 16: Ase Ate Ime
Base Date/Time You may program the following items under the Date/Time menu; Date/Time, Set Time, Time Format, Date Format. To access the Date/Time Menu: 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. -
Page 17: One Ulse
Tone/Pulse You may program independently for LINE 1 and LINE . 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to TONE/PULSE. 4. -
Page 18: Ase Inger Olume
Base Ringer Volume From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER VOLUME. Press SELECT (SKL) to enter the sub-menu. . Use the 5 or 6buttons to select HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. 3. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the display. -
Page 19: Base Key Tone
Base Key Tone From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to KEY TONE. . Press the SELECT (SKL) to select ON, OFF. 3. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. Answerer Setup You can program the following items independently for Mailbox 1 and Mailbox under the Answerer Setup Menu;... -
Page 20: Outgoing Announcement
Outgoing Announcement You may program the following items under the Outgoing Announcement Menu; Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement, Recording the Outgoing Announcement and Changing the Outgoing Announcement. Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to ANNOUNCEMENT. . -
Page 21: A Nswer
7. Press the BACK (SKR) when you have finished your selection. Base Rings To Answer From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RING TO ANSWER. . Press the SELECT (SKL) to enter the menu. 3. -
Page 22: Forwarding Messages On/Off
6. Press the DONE (SKL) to confirm. Forwarding Messages ON/OFF From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG. . Press the SELECT (SKL) to enter the menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD ON/OFF. 4. -
Page 23: Oft Eys
Handset Telephone Set Up NOTE: Changing menu settings on the handset will only change the settings on the handset, and changing menu settings on the base will only change the settings on the base. For example, if you change the language on the handset, it will not change the language on the base. -
Page 24: Aller Id
• Press 1 to review. • Press 3 to skip. • Press 4 to turn OFF/ON. • Press 7 to review menu again. Caller ID Receiving Caller ID 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. -
Page 25: Inger Olume
7. ENTER NAME shows in the display. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name if you want to enter or change the name. 8. Press the DONE button to scroll to ENTER NUMBER. 9. Press the DONE button to scroll to VIP MELODY. 10. -
Page 26: Handset Vip Melody
Handset VIP Melody This features allow you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the unit rings the normal ring for the first ring and then follows with VIP melody ring. You may choose from 15 different polyphonic melodies or 5 ringer tones. -
Page 27: Date Format.
Handset Name 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to HANDSET NAME. 4. Press the SELECT (SKL) to enter the menu. 5. -
Page 28: Ormat
Time Format From the Date/Time Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to TIME FORMAT. Press SELECT (SKL) to enter sub-menu. . Use the 5 or 6buttons to select 12-HOUR CLOCK or 24-HOUR CLOCK. 3. Press the SELECT (SKL) to save the selection. Date Format From the Date/Time Menu: 1. -
Page 29: Handset - Setting Local Area Codes
Handset - Setting Local Area Codes You can progrom the way the Caller ID records are displayed, for up to five different codes for your area. For example; if 7 digits is selected, the number will be displayed as xxx-xxxx, and etc. -
Page 30: Lash
Flash Use the LINE 1 or LINE 2 button on base or handset to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. Number Redial You may redial a number up to 3 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you dialed: 1. -
Page 31: Hold
Hold Press the HOLD (SKR) to put a call on hold. LX ON HOLD shows in the display, where X is the line number. To take a call off hold, press the UNHOLD (SKR). • To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press LINE 1, LINE 2, or handsfree button on the handset. -
Page 32: Oom Onitor
Room Monitor Room monitoring may be done from the base or the handset. Begin with unit you want to monitor with (the microphone); 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. -
Page 33: Push To Talk
NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferring the call, then both units receive a call back notification. If neither unit answers within 30 seconds, then the external call will be automatically dropped. Push to Talk This feature allows you to directly talk to another registered handsets or base by pressing the PUSH TO TALK button on either handset or base respectively. -
Page 34: Receiving An Intercom Call
When the OK (SKL) or int button on the receiving handset or base is pressed, the page is answered. If the page is not answered after two minutes, NO ANSWER shows in the display of the originating handset or base and the page is cancelled. The unit returns to standby mode. - Page 35 Three-Way calling Between two handsets or a handset and base and an external call 1. During an external call, press the int button on the handset or base and the external call is placed on hold. The list of handsets or base show in the display. .
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Page 36: Memory
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 stored in the history of all handsets in the system. -
Page 37: Reviewing Call Records
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory) If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the most recent 40 calls you received so that you can see who called while you were unavailable. - Page 38 Available formats include: Number of digits Eleven digits Ten digits Seven digits NOTE: If the telephone number is corrupted, such as an alphabetical character in a number field, you will hear an error tone and the number is not dialed. Unit displays UNABLE TO DIAL. Storing CID Records in Internal Memory You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.
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Page 39: Emory
Deleting CID Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to access main menu. button to scroll to CALLER ID. 3. Use the 4. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. 5. Use the button to scroll to desired CID record. -
Page 40: Inserting A Pause In The Dialing Sequence
Storing the Last Number Dialed 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the redial button, then use the 3. Press the STORE (SKL) to store the number. NOTE: If using handset; HANDSET BASE shows in the display. Use the button to select HANDSET or BASE, and press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm record location. -
Page 41: Changing A Stored Number
Changing a Stored Number 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MEMORY (SKL) to enter the phone book. 3. Use the button to scroll to desired record. 4. Press the OPTION (SKL) to access the option menu. button to scroll to EDIT. -
Page 42: Chain Dialing From Memory
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MEMORY (SKL) to enter the phone book. 3. Use the button to select the desired number. -OR- Press the -9 key to search for the desired record alphabetically. 4. -
Page 43: Answering System Operation
4. Press the OPTION (SKL). button to select COPY TO HS. 5. Use the 6. Press the SELECT (SKL). 7. You will hear a confirmation tone and the display shows MEMORY STORED. Answering System Operation This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system. Handset Messages Indicator The handset MESSAGES indicator shows you have new messages. -
Page 44: Andset
Handset The display on the handset shows # MSG when you have messages. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to access main menu. button to scroll to MESSAGES. 3. Use the 4. -
Page 45: Remote Access
To erase a message from the handset: 1. Press the MENU (SKR) on the handset. buttons to scroll to MESSAGES. . Use the 3. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. MAILBOX 1 (XX) MAILBOX 2 (XX) shows in display, where XX is the number of the new messages in the mail box. 4. -
Page 46: Ptional Headset
Belt Clip and Optional Headset Connecting the Belt Clip 1. To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on each side of the handset. . Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Each handset can be used with an optional headset hands free operation. -
Page 47: Attery
Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2721, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace the battery. . -
Page 48: S Ignals
Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit. BLOCKED CALL/ The person is calling from a name or number that has been BLOCKED NAME/ blocked from transmission. BLOCKED NUMBER BUSY Indicates the system is busy and not able to connect to the system. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions No display • Fully charge (for 16 hours) or replace the battery. • If you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Unplug the AC power converter from the unit and plug it back in. -
Page 50: Olutions
Handset/Base does not ring • Make sure the handset and base ringer is turned On. • The cordless handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base. • You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones. •... -
Page 51: Answering System Solutions
Answering System Solutions Can’t hear messages, beep, etc. • Adjust speaker volume. Time/Day setting stuck at 1 a.m. Mon. • Set the time clock. Answers on 10th ring • Make sure answering system is turned On. • Answering system memory may be full. Erase some messages. Incoming messages are incomplete •... -
Page 52: Are
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). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. •... -
Page 53: Ssistance
Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. -
Page 54: Limited Warranty
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 period 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: •... - Page 55 Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: •...
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Page 56: Accessory Information
Accessory Information DESCRIPTION AC power adaptor Belt Clip Headset Replacement Handset Battery Accy. Handset Recharge Cradle To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. -
Page 57: Ndex
Index Accessory Information Advanced Intercom Features Answer ON/OFF Answerer Setup Answering a Call 9 Answering System Operation Answering System Solutions Base - Set Local Area Codes 17 Base Date/Time Base Key Tone Base Layout Base Name Base Ringer Tone 18 Base Ringer Volume Base Ringers Base Rings To Answer... - Page 58 Index FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 4 Flash Forwarding Messages Forwarding Messages ON/OFF General Product Care Global De-registration Handset Handset - Setting Local Area Codes Handset Date/Time Handset Display Prompt Language Handset Key Tone 6 Handset Layout Handset Messages Indicator 43 Handset Name Handset Registration Handset Ringer Tone...
- Page 59 Index Number of Retries Number Redial Outgoing Announcement Parts Checklist Push to Talk Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call 34 Receiving Caller ID Receiving CID Records Recording the Outgoing Announcement Remote Access Reviewing a Stored Number 40 Reviewing Call Records Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement...
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