GE InfoLink 28320xx2 User Manual

GE InfoLink 28320xx2 User Manual

General electric cordless phone user's guide

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Model 28320
InfoLink Phone
User's Guide
for use as a telephone
and to receive information from internet

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  • Page 1 Model 28320 InfoLink Phone User’s Guide for use as a telephone and to receive information from internet...
  • Page 2: Equipment Approval Information

    Important Instructions & Information 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: Interference Information

    Important Instructions & Information 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.
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  • Page 6 Introduction This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.
  • Page 7: Important Installation Guidelines

    To further minimize the possibility of interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. If interference continues, move the cordless telephone further away from these appliances.
  • Page 8: Installing The Handset Battery

    Installation Your unit is provided with three power adaptors; 2 for handset charger cradles and 1 base power. The connectors are different sizes, only the larger power adaptor is for the base unit. Installing the Handset Battery 1. Locate batteries and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handsets.
  • Page 9: Ethernet Connection

    CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the -22 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the telephone line until the handset is fully charged.
  • Page 10: Power Supply Connection

    Installation Power Supply Connection 1. Connect the power adaptor provided with your unit to the base. 2. Connect the adaptor to an electrical wall outlet. 3. When power is applied to the base, the unit goes through a one minute initialization process in the following sequence: a) the blue DECT indicator is on (solid);...
  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Base Layout ETHERNET POWER (indicator) (indicator) PAGE DECT (button) (indicator) ETHERNET Indicator (blue) When flashing, indicates network error with last RSS update. When solid, indicates properly working ethernet connection. When off, indicates no ethernet connection. DECT Indicator (blue) When flashing, indicates base is in handset registration mode.
  • Page 12: Handset Layout

    Getting to Know Your Phone Handset Layout Display Navigational (button) Right soft Left soft (button) (button) Alert Indicator Headset Call/ jack Speakerphone (button) (button) FLASH (button) INT/a/A (button) Caller ID (button) pause/#/lock (button) (button) microphone...
  • Page 13 Getting to Know Your Phone Left soft button Selects the current menu item or confirms a setting, depending on the current screen. Right soft button “Back” button returns to the previous screen. Navigational/Volume button Press the up, down, left, or right arrows to navigate while in a menu or the RSS content screen.
  • Page 14: Idle Mode Display

    Getting to Know Your Phone Idle Mode Display The idle mode display of your phone provides various status indicators and access to the menu-based interface. The illustration below shows the screen and its elements. Current Time Action Low level Partially charged Fully charged Charging.
  • Page 15: Programming Your Phone

    Navigating The Menu Your phone has an easy to use menu system. Each menu leads to a list of options. When the handset is in idle mode, press Press to navigate to the menu options you want. Press to select further options or confirm the setting displayed, or if a new call was received it takes you to the Caller ID records.
  • Page 16: Handset Settings

    Programming Your Phone Handset Settings There are eight programmable menus available: Handset Name, Language, Menu Color, Wallpaper, Contrast, Auto Talk, Area Codes (Regional & Local), and Default Settings. To Access Handset Settings via the Menu; 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). , navigate to the Handset menu, press 2.
  • Page 17: Menu Color

    Programming Your Phone Menu Color From the Handset menu; to scroll to Menu Color. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Use to scroll to the desired color. The default is Blue. 4. Press to save your selection. Background Picture From the Handset menu;...
  • Page 18 Programming Your Phone Auto Talk From the Handset menu; to scroll to Auto Talk. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. to select Off or On. The default is Off. 3. Use 4. Press to save your selection. Area Codes Preset local and regional area codes.
  • Page 19: Default Settings

    Programming Your Phone Default Settings From the Handset menu; to scroll to Default Settings. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Press to confirm. List of Default Settings: Handset Handset Name Language English Menu Color Background Picture 4 Picture Contrast Mid-level...
  • Page 20: Add Entry

    Programming Your Phone Contacts To Access Contacts via the Menu; 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). , navigate to the Contacts menu, press 2. Press to enter. Find Entry From the Contacts menu; to scroll to Find Entry. 1.
  • Page 21: Phonebook Status

    Ringtone Information Ringtone Information You can choose from 12 You can choose from 12 different melodies for external different melodies for external (regular) or internal (intercom) (regular) or internal (intercom) calls. calls. Programming Your Phone Phonebook Status From the Contacts menu; to scroll to Phonebook Status.
  • Page 22: Key Beep

    Programming Your Phone Ring Volume From the Sounds menu; to scroll to Ring Volume. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. The current setting is displayed. Use to decrease the volume. Press The default is 6 bars. to save your selection. Ring Volume Saved 4.
  • Page 23: Time Settings

    NOTE: If you subscribe to NOTE: If you subscribe to Caller ID, the handset time Caller ID, the handset time is automatically updated is automatically updated with the first incoming call. with the first incoming call. Programming Your Phone Time Settings To Access Time Settings via the Menu;...
  • Page 24: Rss Settings

    Programming Your Phone Alarm From the Time Settings menu; to scroll to Alarm. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Press to activate alarm. On Once - Set preferred time for single alarm. On Daily - Set preferred time for daily alarm. Off - Turn the alarm off.
  • Page 25: Channel Set Up

    NOTE: Only one handset NOTE: Only one handset can add new RSS feeds can add new RSS feeds at a time. If more than at a time. If more than one handset attempts to one handset attempts to enter new RSS content enter new RSS content you may receive - Service you may receive - Service...
  • Page 26 Operating Your Phone Help Assistance with your feed set up and navigation buttons. To Access Help via the Menu; 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). , navigate to the Help menu, press 2. Press enter. Feed Set Up From the Help menu;...
  • Page 27: Call Lists

    Received Calls Received Calls Shows details for calls which Shows details for calls which were answered or missed. A were answered or missed. A missed call is identified with missed call is identified with an asterisk on the right side of an asterisk on the right side of each entry.
  • Page 28: Call Timer

    Operating Your Phone Call Timer The display shows the duration of the current call. After you hang up, the total duration displays briefly. Making a Call 1. Press then dial the number you want. - OR - Dial the number first, then press - OR - Press to enter your phonebook, scroll to desired...
  • Page 29 Operating Your Phone Speakerphone Speakerphone lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset to your ear. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. Making a Call with the Speakerphone 1.
  • Page 30: Intercom Operation

    Operating Your Phone Paging You can use the button on the base to page all registered handsets to locate a missing handset. 1. Press the PAGE button on the base. All registered handsets will ring. The display shows Paging. 2. Press PAGE again, or press any button on a handset, to cancel the page.
  • Page 31: Advanced Intercom Features

    NOTE: To answer an external NOTE: To answer an external call (indicated by 2 beeps call (indicated by 2 beeps and CID info on the display) and CID info on the display) received during a conference received during a conference call, you must terminate the call, you must terminate the conference between the two...
  • Page 32: Caller Id (Cid)

    Telephone Company Calling Features Caller ID (CID) This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time. When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring.
  • Page 33: Call Waiting Cid

    Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting CID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using a 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 34 RSS Customization Customizing your On Screen RSS InfoLink Services The following configuration pages provide a portal that enables you to personalize your InfoLink product. Accessing the Configuration Page You will need to type in your base IP address on your computer.
  • Page 35: Handset Management

    RSS Customization Handset Management 1. This screen provides you the option to configure each individual handset with six channels. 2. You can view one handset at a time or multiple handsets (show All Handsets). 3. Channels available to view are made active by clicking On.
  • Page 36: Edit Rss Feed

    RSS Customization Edit RSS Feed 1. Click edit to open. Select RSS Feeds From a List. 2. Step through each of the drop down lists as it is displayed to configure your personal feeds. 3. Once you have made all of your changes, simply click on the Update Handset button at the bottom of the page to update your preferences.
  • Page 37 RSS Customization Personalizing your Content Information Service The InfoLink GE web page enables you to personalize your RSS Feed InfoLink Services. To personalize your handset simply: 1. Click My Personal RSS Feeds. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 38: Information Categories

    RSS Customization Information Categories Your base is preconfigured with the RSS Feed categories listed below. Each handset can be configured with any combination of feeds by entering the RSS Menu and stepping through the Channel SetUp section. • HAMweather • Government NOAA Weather •...
  • Page 39: Handset Registration

    Auto-registration; Auto-registration; Handsets packed with Handsets packed with the base unit are pre- the base unit are pre- registered and ready to use registered and ready to use right out-of-the-box. right out-of-the-box. NOTE: When a handset is NOTE: When a handset is associated with a base, associated with a base, a number is given to the...
  • Page 40 Handset Registration De-Registration To de-register a handset from a base unit, you must use another handset registered on the same base and the instructions below: On the other handset: 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). , navigate to the Registration menu, press 2.
  • Page 41: Global De-Registration

    Handset Registration Global De-Registration To de-register all handsets from a base unit; 1. Press and hold PAGE button on base unit until the DECT indicator starts to flash. 2. Keep the button pressed until the DECT indicator stops flashing. 3. The base will deregister the handsets one at a time. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-...
  • Page 42: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update Firmware Updates Your phone has the capability to receive Handset and Base firmware upgrades. 1. When new firmware is available, the handsets will display a New Firmware Available screen, which will ask the user if they want to perform an update. 2.
  • Page 43: Changing The Battery

    Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model GP AAAHC 1.2V 0mAh, rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride AAA batteries, which are compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 2.
  • Page 44: Other Information

    Other Information Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet . Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack. •...
  • Page 45: Caller Id Solutions

    Unit beeps • Clean charging contacts on cordless handset. • See solutions for No dial tone. • Replace the battery. Memory Dialing doesn’t work • Did you program correctly? • Did you follow proper dialing sequence? Handset displays SEARCHING or NOT REGISTERED and cannot link up with the base when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed.
  • Page 46: General Product Care

    Other Information Caller ID Error Message • The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. No Caller ID • In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the standard name/ number Caller ID service from your local telephone company.
  • Page 47: Warranty Information

    Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-8-032. 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 48: Limited Warranty

    Warranty Information 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 49: Accessory Information

    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: •...
  • Page 50: Table Of Contents

    Index Accessing the Configuration Page Accessory Handset Accessory Information Add Entry Advanced Intercom Features Alarm Answering a Call with the Speakerphone Answering Calls Area Codes Auto Talk Background Picture Base IP Address Base Layout Base Settings Base Set-Up Battery Safety Precautions Button Navigation Call Lists Call Timer...
  • Page 51 Key Beep Keypad Lock Language Licensing Limited Warranty List of Default Settings. Location Making a Call Making a Call with the Speakerphone Making an Intercom Call Menu Color Mute Navigating the Menu Operating Your Phone Other Information Page Button Paging Parts Checklist Personalizing your Content Information Service...
  • Page 52 Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones Thomson Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Model 28320 Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102 00018937 (Rev. 2 Dom E/S) © 2008 Thomson Inc. 08-11 Trademark(s) ® Registered Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)

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