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- Page 1 Model 28214 Series DECT 6.0 Multi-Handset Speakerphone User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Quipment Pproval Nformation
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
2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, 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. -
Page 4: Earing Id Ompatibility Icensing
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 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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: Ntroduction
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: 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 9: G Uidelines
Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight. • Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers. •... -
Page 10: Base Layout
Base Layout Front View charge- in use find do not disturb (indicator) (button) (button) -
Page 11: Handset Layout
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator (VMWI)/ Visual Ringer display TALK/SPEAKER (button) flash (button) delete/int/conf (delete/intercom/ conference) *tone/ (button) Display Icons microphone Signal strength Speakerphone Message Voicemail AM AM Ringer OFF/DND ON CALLER ID-VOL 5 or 6 (caller id/volume up or down button) (button) Headphone jack mute/menu OK... -
Page 12: Hone
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 (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2840, that is compatible with this unit. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset. -
Page 13: Base Station
Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack. -
Page 14: Programming The Telephone
Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Phone Book, Room Monitor, Alarm Clock, Initial Setup, Sound Setup, Reset Settings. -
Page 15: Alarm Clock
Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset name/number to be monitored. The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will turn on the speakerphone to monitor sound from the receiving handset. NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset must NOT be on the cradle. -
Page 16: Initial Setup
Initial Setup Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu. Press caller ID-volume (6 or 5) button to scroll to INITIAL SETUP. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items: Handset Name, Date and Time, Area Code, Tone/Pulse, Language, Auto Talk, Registration, Deregistration. -
Page 17: Area Code
Use the number keys to enter the current hour and minute, then use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) to select AM or PM. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone and the current time shows in the display. Area Code From the Initial Setup Menu: Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the AREA CODE sub-menu. -
Page 18: Auto Talk
Auto Talk When this function is ON, during an external call, you may lift the handset to answer a call immediately without pressing any buttons. To end a call, put the handset back on the base cradle directly. From the Initial Setup Menu: Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the AUTO TALK sub-menu. -
Page 19: De-Registration
De-Registration De-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base. From the Initial Setup Menu: Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. The screen displays YES4NO. The default setting is NO. -
Page 20: Global De-Registration
Global De-registration If one or more handsets become lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered. -
Page 21: Ringer Volume
NOTE: You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for ring tone to signal an incoming call. Ringer Volume From the Sound Setup Menu: Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME sub-menu. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. -
Page 22: Oicemail
Voicemail From the Reset Settings Menu: Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the VOICEMAIL sub-menu. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. The screen displays 4YES NO. The default setting is NO. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to move the cursor to YES or NO. NOTE: If YES is selected, new voicemail icon is cleared from the LCD and the VMWI LED is turned OFF (on ALL handsets, and the charge/in use LED on the base). -
Page 23: Isual Ndicators
Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base The charge/in use indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming call, during paging, or if you have a message waiting from your service provider. The indicator will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line is in use. -
Page 24: Making A Call
Making a Call Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. Dial the desired number. - OR - Dial the number first, then press the TALK/SPEAKER button. - OR - Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to select the desired record, then press the TALK/SPEAKER button. -
Page 25: Inger V Olume (S Hortcut )
Auto Standby If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call), the call is automatically disconnected. Ringer Volume (Shortcut) There are two ways to set the ringer volume. One is the traditional way as described in the Programming Functions;... -
Page 26: Exit
Last Number Redial You may redial a number up to 0 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you dialed: Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. Press the redial/format button. -OR- Press the redial/format button first, then use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to select the desired redial number. -
Page 27: Paging From The Base/Group Page
Paging from the Base/Group Page Use the base-only to page all registered handsets at the same time. Press the find button on the base. All handsets beep for two minutes, and each handset screen displays FIND HANDSET. To cancel the page, press the find button on the base, or press the TALK/SPEAKER button or the END button on each handset. -
Page 28: Ntercom C All
Intercom Operation The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls. Making an Auto Intercom Call Make sure the handset is OFF (not in TALK mode). Press the delete/int/conf button on the handset. -
Page 29: Alling
Two-Way Calling During an external call, press the delete/int/conf button, and use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number to put an external line on hold. The user may then auto intercom with the paged handset. NOTE: Both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation. -
Page 30: Eceiving Cid R Ecords
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 31: Ecords (I N Cid M Emory )
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 0 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 1st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted. -
Page 32: Deleting All Cid Records
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory. NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records stored in memory. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). -
Page 33: Honebook
Phonebook Each handset can store up to fifty records in phone book for quick dialing; each record can contain a maximum of 0-digit numbers and 1-character names (including spaces). Review Records Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). Press the mute/menu OK button to go to main menu. -
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Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number (up to 0 digits, including pauses), and press the mute/menu button to confirm and advance SET MELODY sub-menu. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to select from melody 01 to melody 10 (a testing tone is generated while making melody selection). -
Page 35: Delete Records
Delete Records From Phonebook Sub-Menu: Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to DELETE RECORDS. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm, display will show the records. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button or key in alphabet to move to desired record, press the delete/int/conf button. -
Page 36: Changing The Battery
Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Model 5-2840 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. Remove the battery compartment door. -
Page 37: Display Messages
Display Messages The following messages show the status of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone. BLOCKED NUMBER CALL SCREENING CHARGING... DELETE ALL? DELETE CALL ID? DELETE? END OF LIST ENTER NAME ENTER TEL NUMBR HANDSET NAME HANDSET NEEDS... -
Page 38: Roubleshooting Uide
LOW BATTERY MSG WAITING OFF NEW CALL XX NEW VOICE MAIL NO CALLS OUT OF RANGE PAGING or PAGING FROM REPT ROOM MONITORING... SEARCHING SPKR UNKNOWN NAME/ CALLER/NUMBER Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions No Display • The battery must be fully charged. Try replacing the battery. •... - Page 39 Cordless Phone Solutions No dial tone • Check installation: Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack. • Connect another phone to the same modular jack; if the second phone doesn’t work, the problem might be with your wiring or local service.
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Page 40: Auses Of Oor Eception
Memory Dialing doesn’t work • Make sure you programmed the memory location keys correctly. • Did you follow proper dialing sequence? Unit locks up and there is no communication between the handset and base • Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the base. Remove the handset battery. -
Page 41: Accessory Information
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (010, motors or fluorescent lamps ). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. •... -
Page 42: Arranty Ssistance
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. Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. -
Page 43: Imited Arranty
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 5 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •... - Page 44 Product Registration: • Please register your product on-line at www.ge.com/phones. You may also complete and mail the Product Registration Card if one was received with your unit. Product Registration will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
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Page 46: Ndex
Index Accessory Information Add Records Advanced Intercom Features Alarm Clock All Settings Answering Calls Area Code Auto Standby Auto Talk Base Base Layout Base Station Battery Safety Precautions Before You Begin Call Timer Call Waiting Caller ID Caller ID (CID) Causes of Poor Reception Changing the Battery Date and Time... - Page 47 Key Tone Language Last Number Redial Licensing Limited Warranty Making a Call Making an Auto Intercom Call Mute Page Paging from the Base/Group Page Parts Checklist Phonebook Programming Functions Programming the Telephone Receiver Volume Control Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Receiving CID Records Registration...
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