GE 30554 User Manual

Introduction
User s Guide
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions
that should always be followed. Refer to the Important safety instructions section
Model: 30554 in this user's guide for more information.
This 30554 telephone is compliant with the DECT standard. It is designed to
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transmit and receive telephone calls and be collected to certain public telephone networks.
IMPORTANT: Since cordless phones operate on electricity, you are advised to have at least
one phone in your home that is not cordless, in case of power outage.
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown below.
Handset
coiled cord
Handset
Telephone base
(1 for 30554FE2/30554GE2
2 for 30554FE3/30554GE3
3 for 30554FE4/30554GE4)
Charger
Power adapter for charger Power adapter for
(1 for 30554FE2/30554GE2
(1 for 30554FE2/30554GE2 telephone base
2 for 30554FE3/30554GE3
2 for 30554FE3/30554GE3
DECT 3 for 30554FE4/30554GE4)
3 for 30554FE4/30554GE4)
+ -
Corded/Cordless Telephone
DECT 6.0 CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONE
Model number: 30554
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to 4 handsets
- +
Battery compartment cover AAA rechargeable batteries
User's guide
(2 for 30554FE2/30554GE2
(1 for 30554FE2/30554GE2 Telephone
4 for 30554FE3/30554GE3
2 for 30554FE3/30554GE3 Line Cord
6 for 30554FE4/30554GE4)
3 for 30554FE4/30554GE4)
Telephone base and charger installation
1. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the power jack at the back of
the telephone base.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line into the jack at the back of the telephone
base.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone line into a telephone wall jack.
4. Plug the larger end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL fi lter is required (not
included). Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL
fi lter.
Charger installation
Telephone base installation
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additional handsets)
visit our website
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Wall plate
Telephone jack requirements
To use this phone, you need a RJ11C type modular
telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured
Modular
here, installed in your home. If you do not have a modular
telephone
jack, call your local phone company to fi nd out how to
line jack
have one installed.
CAUTION:
1. Use only the power adaptor that came with this unit. (Telephone base: model
S003IV0600050, 6Vdc/500mA, charger: model S003IV0600015, 6Vdc/150mA).
Using other power adapters may damage the unit. Contact your local distributor
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if you need to order replacement for the power adapters.
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Battery installation
For optimum battery performance, charge the battery for 16 hours before fi rst
use.
If you are mounting the telephone on a wall, install the telephone base
as described below.
1. Make sure the battery 2. Insert the AAA rechargeable 3. Align the cover 5. To place the telephone base on a desk, align the holes at the lower part of
compartment cover is batteries in the battery against the battery the bottom of the telephone with the studs on the base bracket as shown
not attached with the compartment, matching compartment and slide below. Lock the base bracket to the telephone base by putting the studs into
handset. the +/- polarity markings. it upwards until it clicks
the holes securely. The bottom of the telephone base now has a surface that
into place.
is fi t for the purpose of mounting the phone on a wall.
Corded
handset
Flashing
Charging
indicator
4. Place the handset onto the base (or charger) as shown. A fl ashing battery icon will
display after a few minutes to show that the handset battery is successfully being
6. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack on the wall plate. Align the holes
charged. For optimum performance, please allow the battery to charge for 16 hours
on the telephone with the mounting studs of the wall plate and slide the
before fi rst use.
telephone base down until it locks securely. Tie the excess cord neatly with a
CAUTION: twist tie.
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7. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Be sure to avoid using an
approved model - Sanik or SHP (400mAh 1.2V Ni-MH AAA size) - which is compatible
electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
with this unit.
8. Lift the corded handset to test the connection. If you hear a dial tone, the
2. If the handset will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the battery
installation is complete.
and remove it from the handset to prevent possible leakage.
Wall mount installation
Telephone base layout
The telephone comes with a base bracket that you can install in two diff erent
ways.
OK/Clock Page/Intercom
To put the phone on a desk, connect the base bracket to the upper part of the • Press to
bottom of the telephone base. • Press to select an • Press to page all system
item, or to save an handsets or to initiate
To mount the phone on a wall, connect the base bracket to the lower part of
entry or setting. intercom calls.
the bottom of the telephone base. • Press and hold to
• Press and hold to enter
enter date-and- conference mode during
1. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack at the bottom of the
time setting state. intercom mode.
telephone base. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the bottom of the
corded handset, making sure that the plug is snapped into place and fl ush
with the bottom of the handset. Then route the coiled cord through the
tabbed slot as shown below.
2. Route the telephone line cord through the channel, leaving about 2 inches
from the end of the channel for plugging into the wall jack.
3 Route the power adapter cord through the channel, leaving about 2 inches
from the end of the channel for plugging into the electrical outlet.
If you are placing the telephone on a desk, go to step 4. If you are
/Keylock
mounting the telephone on a wall, go to step 5.
• Press and hold to set the
4. To place the telephone base on a desk, align the holes at the upper part of
keypad lock on or off
the bottom of the telephone with the mounting studs on the base bracket
when in idle mode. Speakerphone
as shown below. Lock the base bracket to the telephone base by putting the
• Press to make a call
studs into the holes securely. The bottom of the telephone base now has a
using handsfree mode.
fl at surface that is fi t for the purpose pf placing the phone on a desk. /Ringer O • Press to switch
• Press and hold to set between speakerphone
the ringer on or off and corded handset
during a call.
when in idle mode.
Handset layout Handset Display Icons
The following table gives a description of the screen display icons on the
OK Up/CID
cordless handset.
• Press to select an • Press to review the call log
item, or to save an when the telephone is in
Icon Meaning
entry or setting. idle mode.
• While in a menu, press to
• Displays when the telephone base is within
scroll up.
reception range.
• During a call, press to
• Flashes when the telephone base is out of
increase the listening
Talk/Speaker
volume. range.
• Press to make or
answer a call.
• Displays when reviewing the phonebook.
Delete/Back
• Press to switch to
• Press to delete the last
speakerphone during
input number or letter.
a call. • Displays when the battery is full.
• Press to return to previous
• Flashes slowly when battery has less than 50%
level when in menu.
capacity.
Menu
• Flashes rapidly when battery has less than 25%
• Press to show menu.
End/Power O capacity.
• During a call, press to
R Flash
hang up. • Flashes when there is an incoming call.
• Press to answer a second
• During a programming,
incoming call when you • Displays during a call.
press to exit without
receive a call waiting
making changes.
alert. (For this to work, • Flashes when there is a new voice mail
• Press and hold to power off
you need to subscribe to
the handset. message. (This feature is available only if you
call waiting feature from
have subscribed to voice mail service from your
your service provider).
telephone service provider).
/Keylock
Redial
• Displays when the alarm is set.
• Press and hold to set
• Press to review redial list.
the keylock (keylock will
deactivate when handset
/Ringer O
is placed in the charger).
• Displays when the ringer is turned off .
• Press and hold to set
Mute the ringer off when the
• While on a call, press to telephone is not in use.
mute the microphone. • Displays when reviewing a call log and there is a
missed call in the call log.
Intercom
Down/Phonebook
• Press to initiate an
• Press to review the phonebook when
intercom call or to transfer
the telephone is in idle mode.
a call. • Displays when the handset is in speakerphone
• While in a menu, press to scroll down.
• Press and hold to make
• During a call, press to decrease the
mode.
conference call during
listening volume.
intercom mode.
Telephone Base Display Icons Handset Menu Tree
The following table gives a description of the screen display icons on the The following table shows the menu tree for the handset.
telephone base.
R
Main Menu
Icon Meaning PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRY
answer
Back
a second • Displays when reviewing the phonebook.
• Press to return
incoming call LIST
to previous
when you
level when in EDIT ENTRY
• Displays when keypad lock is turned on.
receive a call
menu.
DELETE
waiting alert.
DELETE ALL
• Flashes when there is an incoming call.
• Displays during a call. DIRECT MEM
PERSONAL SET HANDSET NAME
• Displays when there is a new voice mail message. (This
Scroll wheel HANDSET TONE
feature is available only if you have subscribed to voice
• Refer to the section
Telephone Base Scroll mail service from your telephone service provider).
Wheel in this user's
• Displays when there are old calls in the call list.
guide. LANGUAGE
• Flashes when there are new calls in the call list.
AUTO HANG-UP
Delete/Mute
CLOCK & ALARM DATE/TIME
• Displays when the mute function is turned on (i.e., the
• Press to delete the last
microphone is turned off ). SET FORMAT
input number or letter.
• While on a call,
• Displays when the ringer is turned off .
press to mute the ALARM
microphone.
ALARM TONE
Telephone Base Scroll Wheel
ADVANCED SET CHANGE PIN
Volume Up
REGISTRATION
• Press to increase Up/CID
talking volume or • Press to review the call log when the UNREGISTER
loudspeaker volume telephone is in idle mode.
RESET
during a call. • When in menu, press to scroll up.
• Press to increase AREA CODE
ringer volume while in RECALL TIME
idle mode. Phonebook
Redial DIAL MODE
• Press to review the
• Press to review redial FIRST RING
phonebook when the
Volume Down list.
telephone is in idle
• Press to decrease
mode.
talking volume or
loudspeaker volume
Down
during a call.
• When in a menu, press to scroll down.
• Press to decrease
ringer volume while in • Press to review the call log when the
idle mode. telephone is in idle mode.
Initial Settings Cor dless Handset Only Telephone Base Settings
Dialing mode Base ringer volume
If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line You can set the ringer volume on the telephone base from level 0 to level 5.
service. The default setting is "TONE". Level 0 means the ringer is off .
1. [ ]. To adjust the ringer volume, press
Corded handset receiver volume
2. [ ]/[ ]: ADVANCED SET -> [ ].
You can set the corded handset receiver volume from level 1 to level 5.
3. [ ]/[ ]: DIAL MODE -> [ ].
To adjust the corded handset receiver volume, lift the handset and press
4. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired setting -> [ ].
or when in dial mode.
Registering a handset
Setting date and time
The telephone system can support up to a total of 4 cordless handsets.
You can set the date and time on the telephone base.
Handsets that were included with your main base are pre-registered.
To add or re-register a handset:
1. Press and hold [
Telephone Base:
your input, press
1. Press and hold for 5 seconds.
2. Short press [
Cordless Handset:
Handset Settings
2. [ ].
Display language
3. [ ]/[ ]: ADVANCED SET -> [ ].
To change the display language:
4. [ ]/[ ]: REGISTRATION -> [ ]. 1. [ ].
5. Enter the PIN (default: 0000) -> [ ].
2. [ ]/[
6. Handset displays "WAITING".
3. [ ]/[
Cordless Handset:
4. [ ]/[
7. You will hear a beep sound if the handset registration is successful. The
Ringer volume
handset screen displays "Handset X", where X is a number from to 4.
You can set the handset ringer volume from level 1 to level 4 or turn the ringer
NOTES: off .
1. An error tone will sound if the registration is not successful.
1. [ ].
2. This product is compatible with model 30550 accessory handsets only.
2. [ ]/[
Deregistering a handset
3. [ ]/[
1. [ ].
4. [ ]/[
2. [ ]/[ ]: ADVANCED SET -> [ ].
5. [ ]/[
3. [ ]/[ ]: UNREGISTER -> [ ].
Ringer tone
4. Enter the PIN (default: 0000) -> [ ].
You can select from 10 ringer tones (Melody 1 to 10).
5. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired handset -> [ ].
1. [ ].
Changing the PIN
2. [ ]/[
The phone has a PIN (Personal Identifi cation Number) associated with it. The
3. [ ]/[
default PIN is 0000. If you change your PIN, please make note of the new PIN. If
Sub-menu Sub-menu you forget your PIN, you must reset your phone. 4. [ ]/[
To change the PIN:
ENTER NAME 5. [ ]/[
ENTER NUMBER
1. [ ]. Key tone
The handset can be programmed to emit a tone with each key press.
2. [ ]/[ ]: ADVANCED SET -> [ ].
To change the key tone setting:
3. [ ]/[ ]: CHANGE PIN -> [ ].
1. [ ].
4. Enter the current PIN (default: 0000) -> [ ].
2. [ ]/[
5. Enter the new PIN -> [ ].
3. [ ]/[
Reset
4. [ ]/[
This feature allows you to restore all system settings, except the phonebook, to
RING VOLUME
default settings. This feature can be useful, for example, if you have forgotten 5. [ ]/[
RING TONES
the PIN. Handset name
KEY BEEP
To change the name of the handset:
1. [ ].
1. [ ].
2. [ ]/[ ]: ADVANCED SET -> [ ].
3. [ ]/[ ]: RESET -> [ ]. 2. [ ]/[
3. [ ]/[
4. [ ].
TIME FORMAT
4. Enter the handset name-> [
DATE FORMAT Area code
If you program your area code, the caller ID history displays the telephone Auto hang-up
To set Auto Hang-Up "ON" or "OFF":
numbers with the area code fi ltered.
To set the area code: 1. [ ].
1. [ ].
2. [ ]/[
2. [ ]/[ ]: ADVANCED SET -> [ ]. 3. [ ]/[
3. [ ]/[ ]: AREA CODE -> [ ]. 4. [ ]/[
4. [ ].
Clock & Alarm Cor dless Handset Only
Recall time
This setting allows you to choose between SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG to Time format
accommodate the setting of your telephone service provider for using customer You can set the display format of time to be either 12-hour or 24-hour.
calling service, such as call waiting.
1. [ ].
To change the recall time:
2. [ ]/[
1. [ ].
3. [ ]/[
2. [ ]/[ ]: ADVANCED SET -> [ ].
4. [ ]/[
3. [ ]/[ ]: RECALL TIME -> [ ].
5. [ ]/[
4. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired setting -> [ ].
Date format
To change the date format:
1. [ ].
2. [ ]/[ ]: CLOCK & ALARM -> [ ].
3. [ ]/[ ]: SET FORMAT -> [ ]
or when in idle mode.
4. [ ]/[ ]: DATE FORMAT -> [ ].
Date and time
If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line
service. The default setting is "TONE".
1. [ ].
2. [ ]/[ ]: CLOCK & ALARM -> [ ].
3. [ ]/[ ]: DATE/TIME -> [ ].
4. Enter the current year, month, and date by modifying 2 digits for each. For
]: Enter time (HH:MM) and date (DD-MM) -> To correct
example, if the date you want is May 25, 2011, press [1][1][0][5][2][5].
. 5. Enter the current hour and minute by modifying 2 digits for each.
• If the time is 3:34 p.m. and you have chosen the 24-hour time format, press
[1][5][3][4].
].
• If the tims is 3:34 p.m., and you have chosen the 12-hour time format, press
[0][3][3][4].
[ ]/[ ]: Select AM or PM -> [ ].
6. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired setting -> [ ].
NOTE: To display date and time, long press on handset when in idle mode.
Alarm
]: PERSONAL SET -> [ ].
The alarm can be programmed to sound once or daily for one minute. The
]: LANGUAGE -> [ ].
alarm setting is independent to each handset.
]: Select the desired setting -> [ ].
1. [ ].
2. [ ]/[ ]: CLOCK & ALARM -> [ ].
3. [ ]/[ ]: ALARM -> [ ].
4. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired alarm option -> [ ].
]: PERSONAL SET -> [ ].
OFF: Turn alarm off (settings completed).
]: HANDSET TONE -> [ ].
ON ONCE: The alarm sounds once at the set time.
]: RINGER VOLUME -> [ ]. ON DAILY: The alarm sounds daily at the set time.
]: Select the desired setting -> [ ]. 5. Enter the desired hour and minute -> [ ]/[ ]: select AM or PM for
12-hour time format.
Alarm tone
You can select from 3 alarm melodies.
]: PERSONAL SET -> [ ]. 1. [ ].
]: HANDSET TONE -> [ ]. 2. [ ]/[ ]: CLOCK & ALARM -> [ ].
]: RING TONES -> [ ]. 3. [ ]/[ ]: ALARM TONE -> [ ].
]: Select the desired setting -> [ ]. 4. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired alarm tone -> [ ].
Telephone Operations
To make a call cordless handset
1. Press [ ].
]: PERSONAL SET -> [ ]. 2. Dial the phone number after you hear the dial tone.
]: HANDSET TONE -> [ ]. To make a call telephone base
1. Lift the corded handset, or press [ ].
]: KEY BEEP -> [ ].
2. Dial the phone number.
]: Select the desired setting -> [ ].
To predial a call cordless handset
1. Dial the phone number using the dial key pads. If you make an error when
dialing, press [ ] to erase the digit entered.
2. Press [ ].
]: PERSONAL SET -> [ ].
To predial a call telephone base
]: HANDSET NAME -> [ ].
1. Dial the phone number using the dial key pads. If you make an error when
].
dialing, press [ ] to erase the digit entered.
2. Lift the corded handset, or press [ ].
To answer a call cordless handset
When there is an incoming call, the LCD will light up.
]: PERSONAL SET -> [ ].
Press [ ] to answer an incoming call.
]: AUTO HANG-UP -> [ ].
NOTE: The screen shows the elapsed time as hours, minutes, seconds (hh--mm--ss) after
]: Select the desired setting -> [ ].
you end the call.
To answer a call telephone base
When there is an incoming call, the LCD will light up.
Lift the corded handset, or press [ ] to answer an incoming call.
To end a call cordless handset
Press [ ] or place the handset in the charger to end a call.
]: CLOCK & ALARM -> [ ].
To end a call telephone base
]: SET FORMAT -> [ ].
Press [ ] or return the corded handset to the telephone base.
]: TIME FORMAT -> [ ].
Muting a call
]: Select the desired setting -> [ ].
The mute function allows you to turn off the microphone while on a call. You can
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