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GE DECT 00018673 Quick Setup Manual
GE DECT 00018673 Quick Setup Manual

GE DECT 00018673 Quick Setup Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless handset

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Quick Set-Up Guide
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
for Optional/Additional
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Model 28101 DECT 6.0
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,
Cordless Handset
the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant
such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case
of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such
temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform
you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in
Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures where such action is required in the 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.
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 (2) 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment
and receiving antenna.
for use with Systems
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiving antenna is connected.
28122, 28128, and 28132 Series
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Equipment Approval Information
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
information to your telephone company.
Licensing
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line
and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all)
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should
contact your local telephone company.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
details.
when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure
Notes
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Information for DECT Product
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone
equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your
1.92GHz to 1.93GHz frequency range.
telephone from your line.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
WARNING: TO
HEAD WITHIN THE
Thomson Inc.
PREVENT FIRE OR
TRIANGLE IS A
101 West 103rd Street
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WARNING SIGN
Model 28101
ALERTING YOU OF
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
HAZARD, DO NOT
"DANGEROUS
00018673 (Rev. 0 Dom E)
EXPOSE THIS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
© 2007 Thomson Inc.
THE PRODUCT.
07-27
Trademark(s) ® Registered
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
Printed in China
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
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.
If you have purchased an extra handset apart from your original
purchased unit you may find a detailed description of its functions in
the User's Guide provided with your original purchased unit.
If you have purchased an extra handset that is not of the same type
as your original handset you may still use the original User's Guide to
help explain the new handsets basic functions and options.
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Handset
battery pack
Charge
Cradle
Belt
Battery
clip
compartment
cover
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride battery model
5-2721, which is compatible with this unit.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and
are separate from the handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
and can be inserted only one way.
battery
pack
red wire
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
black wire
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
6. Place the handset in the base to charge.
Extra Charging Cradle
1. Plug the AC power converter of the extra charging cradle into the electrical outlet.
NOTE: This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a
vertical or floor mount position.
2. Place the handset in the extra charging cradle. The charge indicator turns on, verifying
the battery is charging.
CAUTION:
3. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
THE EXCLAMATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
POINT WITHIN THE
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
TRIANGLE IS A
BACK). NO USER
WARNING SIGN
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
ALERTING YOU OF
REFER SERVICING TO
IMPORTANT
QUALIFIED SERVICE
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
PERSONNEL.
THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
Registration
9. When finished, press the BACK soft key or END/cancel button on either handset to
deactivate the intercom.
YOU MUST REGISTER THE HANDSET TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!
NOTE: The system is expandable up to 7 handsets (by purchase
After the optional handset has charged for 16 hours on the extra charger, place it on the
of optional Model 28101 handset with recharge cradle). With the
main base station for 20 seconds, it will then automatically register.
base and when 3 handsets are registered, the system can handle
2 separate intercom operations at once, for example, 1st handset
NOTE: If the handset has not been registered, PLEASE PUT HANDSET
intercoms with 2nd handset while 3rd handset intercoms with the
IN BASE and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows alternately on
base.
the display. Once a handset has completed registration successfully,
HANDSET X shows on the handset's display, X stands for handset
Receiving an Intercom Call
number, you can rename your handset.
When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press the
NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may display OUT OF
Answer soft key or TALK or SPEAKER button.
RANGE when the TALK/SPKR button is pressed.
NOTE: If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the
NOTE: The maximum number of handsets registered to the system is
7 handsets.
intercom call is immediately terminated and both handsets and base
Naming the Handset
ring. Either handset user or base may press the TALK or SPEAKER
button to answer the call.
From the Phone Setting menu:
Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls
1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to HANDSET NAME sub-menu.
During a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to;
2. Press the Select soft key to enter the menu.
• page another handset or base and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters).
conversation,
4. Press the Store soft key to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.
• have a three-way conversation between the external caller and the handsets or
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the DELETE button to backspace
base,
and delete one character at a time.
• transfer the external telephone call to another handset or base.
NOTE: To input Capital letters; press * key to toggle between upper
1. During an external call, press the More soft key to put the external line on hold.
and lower case alphabets.
2. Press the intercom soft key to enter the intercom menu.
De-Registration
Handset
3. A list of registered handsets and base shows on the display. Use the 6 or 5 button to
This feature allows you to remove a registered handset from connection to base.
scroll to the desired handset or base you want to page.
During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base.
4. Press Select soft key to page.
From the Phone Setting menu:
5. The receiving handset or base is paged and emits a tone.
6. Press the Answer soft key on the receiving handset or base to answer the intercom
1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu.
call.
2. Press the Select soft key to enter the menu.
7. When the receiving handset connects;
3. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to YES or NO. The default is NO.
a) You may have an off line, private (two-way) intercom conversation, the external
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless
caller will not hear the conversation.
absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that
b) Press the Conf soft key on the originating handset to have a three-way conversation
handset's telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-
with the receiving handset and the external caller.
registered.
4. Select NO, if you do not want to de-register.
NOTE: A handset can enter conference mode directly by pressing TALK
on the second handset during a call.
5. If you select YES, press the Select soft key to confirm.
NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, PLEASE
8. When finished, press the BACK soft key to end the intercom call, return to the talk
PUT HANDSET IN BASE and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows
mode, and resume your original telephone conversation, or press the END button on
alternately on the display. To use the handset, you MUST register the
the originating handset or base to transfer the call to the second handset and end the
handset.
call on the originating handset.
Intercom Operation
NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within 30 seconds,
the originating handset rings back and displays TRANSFER FROM
(applicable only with additional handsets)
HANDSET X. If the originating handset does not answer within 20
The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset
seconds, the call is automatically dropped.
without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls.
Push to Talk
Making an Intercom Call
This feature allows you to directly talk to another registered handsets or base by pressing
(Handset to Handset Intercom Call)
the PUSH TO TALK button on either handset or base respectively.
1. Make sure the handset is OFF (not in talk mode).
Before using Push to Talk function, you need to setup your Push to Talk Party.
2. Press the MENU soft key.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
3. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to EXTRA FEATURES.
2. Press the Menu soft key to enter the main menu.
4. Press the Select soft key to enter the menu.
3. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to Extra Features
5. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to INTERCOM.
4. Press the Select soft key to enter the menu.
6. A list of registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to
5. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to Push To Talk.
the desired handset you wish to page.
6. Press the Select soft key to enter the menu. List of registered handset and base shows
7. Press the Select soft key. The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone.
on the display.
NOTE: To cancel page, press the BACK soft key or the END/cancel
7. Use the 6 or 5 button to desired handset or base. The default setting at base is
button on the sending handset.
Handset 1 and the default setting at handset is Base.
8. Wait for the person at the receiving handset to press the ANSWER button.
8. Press the Select soft key to save your selection.
NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within one minutes,
Push to Talk Operation
the intercom call is automatically canceled. The originating handset
Press and hold the PUSH TO TALK button to connect with the desired handset or base.
displays NO ANSWER.
The receiving party does not need to press any buttons to chat with the Push to Talk
function. To cancel the conversion, simply release the PUSH TO TALK button.
Limited Warranty
Battery Safety Precautions
What your warranty covers:
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
materials could be released which can cause injury.
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
• One year, from date of purchase.
battery listed in the User's Guide.
(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.)
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product
warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.
indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the
How you get service:
rechargeable battery (or batteries).
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the
For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.
• "Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the
product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service." For rental
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days
firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of
Service
the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact
11721 B Alameda Ave.
customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,
Socorro, Texas 79927
the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
resolved.
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability in case of damage or
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. Changes or
loss.
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call
What your warranty does not cover:
customer service at 1-800-448-0329.
• Customer instruction. (Your User's Guide provides information regarding operating instructions
Or refer inquiries to:
and user controls. Any additional information, should be obtained from your dealer.)
Thomson Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
P O Box 1976
• Batteries.
Indianapolis, IN 46206
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
the warranty period.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Purchase date ______________________________________________________
Product Registration:
Name of store ______________________________________________________
• 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:
• The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product. All other warranties,
express or implied (including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No verbal or written information given by Thomson Inc., its
agents,
or employees shall create a guaranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty.
• Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer.
Thomson Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this
product. This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the
state of Indiana. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to the applicable
warranty period set forth above.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from
state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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