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  • Page 1 DECT 6.0 SKYPE CORDLESS TELEPHONE Model number: 31591...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing GE! Please take a moment to register your product online. Just go to www.gephones.com and click “register here” from the home page. Provide \RXU HPDLO DGGUHVV DQG UHFHLYH SURGXFW XSGDWHV VSHFLDO R HUV RU GLVFRXQWV on future purchases.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Parts checklist Changing your password.........19 Signing out of Skype...........20 What’s in the box ............1 Viewing your account status .........20 Before you begin Entering characters About your phone............2 Entering text and numbers ........21 Internet connection ............2 Switching input modes ..........21 Landline connection ............3 Entering symbols ............22 AC power connection ...........3...
  • Page 4 Volume control .............34 Call history Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID service View call history ............49 for regular calls ............34 Accessing the call history ........49 Voice message waiting indicator ......34 Call history options .............50 Intercom ................35 Making a call from a call history list ....50 Answering an external call during an intercom Saving a call entry to your contact list ....51 call ...................35...

  • Page 5: Parts Checklist

    Parts checklist Parts checklist What’s in the box Your GE 31591 telephone system comes with the following components: redial Base Unit flash Ethernet cable Cordless handset Power adapter for Charger with power adapter base unit attached DECT 6.0 SKYPE CORDLESS TELEPHONE...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    ‡ Internet connection ‡ Landline connection ‡ AC power connections ‡ Skype account (you can also set up a new account through your GE 31591 system IRU 6N\SHWR6N\SH FDOOV  Figure 1 shows the concept of using the GE31591 Skype phone.

  • Page 7: Landline Connection

    You will need access to electrical AC power outlets for the base and handset charger. The outlets should not be controlled by a wall switch, dimmer, or timer. The GE 31591 phone system will not function during a power failure/outage.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation Installing the base unit 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet cable jack (WAN) on the EDVH XQLW DQG WKH RWKHU HQG WR D /$1 /RFDO $UHD 1HWZRUN SRUW RQ \RXU EURDGEDQG FRQQHFWLRQ PRGHP URXWHU KXE VZLWFK HWF  2.
  • Page 9 Installation Figure 5 shows the completed installation. Landline telephone jack Broadband AC electrical connection outlet Figure 5 Attach the router to the Internet connection and connect your computer and the base XQLW WR WKH URXWHU 3OHDVH FRQWDFW \RXU ,63 ,QWHUQHW 6HUYLFH 3URYLGHU IRU TXHVWLRQV regarding the use of the Internet and router.

  • Page 10: Installing The Handset Battery

    Installation Installing the handset battery Please fully charge your handset before use! )RU RSWLPXP SHUIRUPDQFH FKDUJH WKH EDWWHU\ IRU  KRXUV EHIRUH ¿UVW XVH black wire wire 1. Plug the battery connector securely 2. Place the battery 3. Align the cover into the socket inside the handset and the wire inside against the battery...

  • Page 11: Installing The Handset Charger

    Installation Installing the handset charger To install the charger, simply plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 CAUTION: 7R SUHYHQW ¿UH RU HOHFWULFDO VKRFN KD]DUG GR QRW H[SRVH WKLV SURGXFW WR UDLQ RU PRLVWXUH...

  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    ‡ /LJKWV XS ZKHQ VWDUWLQJ XS IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH $IWHU WKH EDVH XQLW LV UHDG\ WKH OLJKW JRHV R  FIND button ‡ 3UHVV WR SDJH FRUGOHVV KDQGVHW V  ‡ Press and hold to enter registration mode when adding GE 31590 accessory cordless handsets.

  • Page 13: Handset Layout

    Initial setup Handset layout Up/Calls Ringer/Voice Mail Left Softkey ‡ Press to review the call ‡ Press to select the function Waiting Indicator LED log when the telephone displayed on the handset ‡ Flashes during incoming is not in use. screen directly above it.

  • Page 14: Handset Screen Display Icons

    Initial setup Handset screen display icons Item Meaning ‡ Displays when the base unit is within reception range. ‡ Displays when there is a missed call. ‡ Displays when there is a new voice mail message. This icon applies to both VMWI voicemail and Skype Voicemail™. Note that you have to subscribe to voice mail service from your telephone service provider.

  • Page 15: Battery Charging

    Initial setup Battery charging Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen shows “No The handset is inserted Insert the battery into the battery battery”. into the charger but compartment of the handset and then there is no battery in the put the handset in the charger.

  • Page 16: About Skype

    3OHDVH QRWH DOVR LW LV LPSRUWDQW WKDW \RX VHW WKH FRUUHFW ODQGOLQH FRXQWU\ EHFDXVH LW D HFWV WKH emergency phone calls. Do not forget that your GE 31591 phone has to be connected to a power outlet in order to work. Your phone will not function during a power failure.

  • Page 17: Skype Features Supported

    About Skype Skype features supported After you have created your Skype account, you can call other people with Skype DFFRXQWV IRU IUHH 6N\SH DOVR R HUV DGGLWLRQDO VXEVFULSWLRQ IHDWXUHV LQFOXGLQJ SkypeOut ‡ Allows you to make calls to ordinary landline and mobile phones. SkypeIn ‡...

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    About Skype 6HWWLQJ XS IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH %HIRUH \RX FDQ XVH \RXU *(  SKRQH IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH \RX PXVW VHW WKH ODQJXDJH and country. Language 7KH ¿UVW VFUHHQ \RX VHH DIWHU LQVWDOOLQJ WKH KDQGVHW EDWWHU\ DQG EDVH unit consists of three languages for your selection.

  • Page 19: Skype Setup And Use

    If you do not have a Skype account, you need to create one before you can sign in to Skype. You can create a new Skype account using your computer, or you can do so on your GE 31591 phone. Skype name can be 6-32 characters. You can use any mix of upper- and lower-case characters, numbers and punctuation marks.

  • Page 20: Signing Into Skype

    Skype setup and use 7. Press the Accept softkey. 8. The screen displays “Connecting” for a few seconds, then the screen displays “Successful”. Press the OK softkey. 9. The phone signs into Skype automatically using your new Skype account. You may want to write down your Skype Account information on page 80 for future reference.

  • Page 21: Skype Id

    Skype setup and use 7. The phone signs into Skype automatically using your Skype account. Skype ID <RXU FDQ VZLWFK WR D GL HUHQW 6N\SH ,' E\ XVLQJ WKH Switch User feature. The Switch user menu appears only if you have already signed into Skype. If you have not signed in, you will see the Sign in menu.

  • Page 22: Changing Your Online Status

    Skype setup and use Changing your online status <RXU 6N\SH RQOLQH VWDWXV FDQ EH VHHQ E\ DOO 6N\SH FRQWDFWV DXWKRUL]HG E\ \RX 7KHUH are four online status options to choose from: Online, Away, Do not disturb, 2 LQH. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2.

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    Skype setup and use 9LHZLQJ DQG HGLWLQJ \RXU SULYDWH SUR¿OH <RXU SULYDWH SUR¿OH DOORZV \RX WR HQWHU \RXU HPDLO DGGUHVVHV <RX FDQ GH¿QH XS WR  HPDLO DGGUHVVHV LQ \RXU SULYDWH SUR¿OH Email 1, Email 2, and Email 3  8VHUV ZKR NQRZ \RXU HPDLO DGGUHVV FDQ HDVLO\ ¿QG \RX RQ WKH 6N\SH QHWZRUN E\ VHDUFKLQJ IRU LW 1.

  • Page 24: Signing Out Of Skype

    Skype setup and use Signing out of Skype To sign out of Skype: 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Skype Status, and then press the Select redial softkey. 3. Press / to select Sign out, and then press the Select softkey. 4.

  • Page 25: Entering Characters

    Entering characters Entering characters You can enter text and numbers for handset names, Skype ID names, and phonebook contact names. Note that the handset names can be up to 20 characters, Skype ID names can be up to 32 characters, and phonebook contact names can be up to 50 characters.

  • Page 26: Entering Symbols

    Entering characters Entering symbols You can enter special symbols such as question marks, exclamation points, and others. 1. Press while editing in lowercase or uppercase mode. A table of symbols is displayed. 2. Press / to select the desired symbol, and then press the OK redial softkey.

  • Page 27: Character Table For The Phone

    Entering characters Character table for the phone Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter handset names, phonebook contact names, or other menu items. If you want to add the “+” symbol, press and hold Each press of a particular key displays the character in the following order: Dial pad Characters available on the phone >VSDFH@ #B...

  • Page 28: Handset Settings

    <RX FDQ DVVLJQ DQ\ RQH RI  ULQJWRQHV WR WKHVH FDOO W\SHV $VVLJQLQJ D GL HUHQW ringtone for each will help determine which type of call is received without looking at the display of the GE 31591. 1. Press the Menu softkey.

  • Page 29: Setting The Keypad Tone

    Handset settings Setting the keypad tone You can choose whether you want to hear a tone whenever you press a key or whether you want your keys to be silent. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey. redial 3.

  • Page 30: Setting The Time Format

    Handset settings Setting the time format You can set the time format by choosing 12 Hour or 24 Hour. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey. redial 3. Press / to select Time & Date, and then press the Select softkey. 4.

  • Page 31: Setting The Date Format

    3OHDVH QRWH DOVR LW LV LPSRUWDQW WKDW \RX VHW WKH FRUUHFW ODQGOLQH FRXQWU\ EHFDXVH LW D HFWV WKH emergency phone calls. Do not forget that your GE 31591 phone has to be connected to a power outlet in order to work. The GE 31591 phone will not function during a power failure.

  • Page 32: Assigning A Preferred Line

    Handset settings Assigning a preferred line You may select either Regular or SkypeOut call as your preferred line. Alternatively, you can set your phone to prompt you each time you make a call. The three choices are: Regular call, SkypeOut call, and Always ask. The default is Regular call. 1.

  • Page 33: Registering Additional Handsets

    Handset settings Registering additional handsets The GE 31591 includes 1 handset that is already registered to the base unit. The GE 31591 is compatible with the GE 31590 accessory handset. For information on how to purchase accessory handsets, please visit our website at www.gephones.

  • Page 34: Setting The Screen Saver

    Handset settings Setting the screen saver <RX FDQ WXUQ WKH KDQGVHW VFUHHQ VDYHU RQ DQG R  ,I WKH VFUHHQ VDYHU RSWLRQ LV RQ WKH screen saver appears whenever the cordless handset is placed in the charging cradle IRU  VHFRQGV DQG WKH KDQGVHW EDFNOLJKW LV R  1.

  • Page 35: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Making a regular call <RX FDQ PDNH D ODQGOLQH FDOO E\ JRLQJ R KRRN RQ WKH WHOHSKRQH OLQH ¿UVW DQG WKHQ dialing the number. flash 1. Press 2. Dial the phone number. Pre-dialing a regular call Pre-dialing a landline call allows you to view and edit the number before making the call.

  • Page 36: Making A Skype Call From Contacts

    Telephone operation Making a Skype call from contacts A Skype call refers to a call from one Skype ID to another Skype ID. It is a free service R HUHG E\ 6N\SH DQG GRHV QRW LQYROYH DQ\ DFWXDO SKRQH QXPEHUV To make a Skype ID call: 1.

  • Page 37: Placing A Call On Hold

    Telephone operation Placing a call on hold When you are on a Skype ID or SkypeIn call, you can place the call on hold. You cannot hold a landline call. 1. Press the Hold softkey to hold a call. 2. Press the Resume softkey to resume a call. NOTE: If a call that is placed on hold is not picked up within 5 minutes, the call will be automatically disconnected.

  • Page 38: Volume Control

    Telephone operation Volume control You can adjust the volume of the handset receiver or the speakerphone from Volume 1 to Volume 5 anytime during a call. Unlike the ringer volume, you cannot turn the YROXPH WR ]HUR NOTE: The volume control for the cordless handset and the speakerphone are independent of each other. For example, you can set the volume for the handset receiver to Volume 4 but set the volume of the speakerphone to Volume 2.

  • Page 39: Intercom

    Telephone operation Intercom An intercom call is a call to another handset registered to the same base unit. This function can only be used when multiple handsets are registered to the same base unit. You can also use this feature to locate a misplaced handset. The phone supports up to 4 registered handsets.

  • Page 40: Making An Intercom Call During An External Call

    Telephone operation Making an intercom call during an external call You can initiate an intercom call to another system handset during a Skype or regular call. Handset 1 1. Press during an external call. The external call will be placed on hold automatically.

  • Page 41: 3-Way Conference Call

    Telephone operation 3-way conference call Conference allows one external call to be shared with two handsets registered to the same base unit. The external call can be a landline or a Skype call. Handset 1 1. Press during an external call. 2.

  • Page 42: Using The Skype Call Forwarding Feature

    Telephone operation Using the Skype call forwarding feature You can forward all incoming Skype calls to a landline number, a mobile number, or another Skype ID. To do so, you need to turn on the Call forward feature in Skype, and then program the number where you want your Skype calls forwarded to.

  • Page 43: Setting Skype Voicemail Greeting

    Telephone operation Setting Skype Voicemail Greeting You can record your own greeting for your Skype Voicemail. If you do not record a personal greeting, the Skype standard greeting will be played to callers. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 44: Viewing/Unblocking Skype Users

    Telephone operation Blocking SkypeIn calls 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey. redial 3. Press / to select Skype call, and then press the Select softkey. 4. Press / to select Block calls, and then press the Select softkey. 5.

  • Page 45: Area Code Management For Regular Calls

    Telephone operation Area code management for regular calls This feature automatically removes the area code of an incoming call. The phone number will be saved in the call history without the area code. To activate removing an area code: 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2.

  • Page 46: Contacts

    Contacts Contacts Contacts Your contact list can store up to 200 Skype contacts and 100 regular contacts. If you have an existing Skype account, your Skype contact list is automatically downloaded when you sign in. If you are new to Skype and have just created an account, you will need to add contacts to your list.

  • Page 47: Adding A Skype Contact

    Contacts Adding a Skype contact :KHQ \RX DGG D 6N\SH FRQWDFW \RX FDQ VHQG DQ DXWKRUL]DWLRQ UHTXHVW FRQWDFW UHTXHVW WR WKH SHUVRQ ZKRP \RX ZDQW WR DGG <RX FDQ RQO\ VHH WKH FRQWDFW·V RQOLQH status if the request is accepted. Until your request is accepted, that contact’s status DSSHDUV R LQH WR \RX )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ FRQWDFW UHTXHVWV SOHDVH UHIHU WR WKH section Exchange contact details request on page 47.

  • Page 48: Adding A Skypeout Or Regular Contact

    Contacts Adding a SkypeOut or Regular contact SkypeOut allows you to make calls to traditional landline and mobile phones. To add a SkypeOut contact: 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Contacts, and then press the Select softkey. redial 3.

  • Page 49: Searching A Contact

    Contacts Searching a contact <RX FDQ VHDUFK WKH FRQWDFW OLVW E\ VFUROOLQJ RU VHDUFKLQJ WKH ¿UVW FKDUDFWHU Searching by scrolling While in the contact list, press / to scroll. 6HDUFKLQJ E\ WKH ¿UVW FKDUDFWHU While in the contact list, you can search a contact with the quick search feature by using the letters on the keypad.

  • Page 50: Renaming A Contact

    Contacts Renaming a contact You can change the display name of your contact. 1. Press in idle mode. 2. Press / to select the desired contact, and then press the Options softkey. 3. Press / to select Rename, and then press the Select softkey. 4.

  • Page 51: Saving A Skypeout Contact As A Phonebook Entry

    Contacts Saving a SkypeOut contact as a phonebook entry You can save your SkypeOut contact as a phonebook contact. 1. Press in idle mode. 2. Press / to select the desired SkypeOut contact, and then press the Options softkey. 3. Press / to select Save to phonebook, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 52: Accepting A Contact Request

    Contacts Accepting a contact request 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Call History, and then press the Select redial softkey. 3. Press / to select Contact request, and then press the Select softkey. 4. The contact’s name is displayed. Press the Options softkey. 5.

  • Page 53: Call History

    NOTE: 7KH SKRQH ZLOO QRW VWRUH DQ\ FDOO KLVWRU\ H[FHSW UHJXODU FDOOV LI \RX DUH QRW VLJQHG LQWR 6N\SH ,Q addition, Skype call history lists will be deleted whenever you sign out of Skype. When you sign into Skype again, the GE 31591 starts saving a new call history. Your options under call history are:...

  • Page 54: Call History Options

    Call history Call history options 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Call History, and then press the Select redial softkey. 3. Press / to highlight the desired list, and then press the Select softkey. 4. Press / to select desired call entry, and then press the Options softkey.

  • Page 55: Saving A Call Entry To Your Contact List

    Call history Saving a call entry to your contact list You can save a call entry in one of the call history lists to your contact list. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Call History, and then press the Select redial softkey.

  • Page 56: Voicemail

    Voicemail Voicemail The voicemail waiting icon appears on the screen of your handset when there are new voicemails. When all new voicemails are played, the icon disappears. Landline Voicemail 7KH ODQGOLQH YRLFHPDLO VHUYLFH QXPEHU PXVW EH GH¿QHG RQ \RXU *(  EHIRUH you can access your voicemail.

  • Page 57: Deleting Messages In A Voicemail Box

    Voicemail Deleting messages in a voicemail box You can delete voicemails by clearing VMWI. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Call History, and then press the Select redial softkey. 3. Press / to select Voice mails, and then press the Select softkey. 4.

  • Page 58: Creating A Skype Voicemail™ Greeting

    Voicemail Creating a Skype Voicemail™ greeting Skype Voicemail™ includes a default greeting. You can also create your personal greeting. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Call History, and then press the Select redial softkey. 3. Press / to select Voice mails, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 59: Resetting Your Skype Voicemail™ Greeting

    Voicemail Resetting your Skype Voicemail™ greeting 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Call History, and then press the Select redial softkey. 3. Press / to select Voice mails, and then press the Select softkey. 4. Press / to select Skype VM, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 60: Network Settings

    Network settings Network settings <RXU QHWZRUN VHWWLQJV DUH DXWRPDWLFDOOO\ FRQ¿JXUHG IRU VWDQGDUG XVDJH 7KLV PHQX RSWLRQ LV RQO\ IRU DGYDQFHG XVHUV ZKR ZDQW WR PRGLI\ WKHLU QHWZRUN FRQ¿JXUDWLRQV HJ DVVLJQ D VWDWLF ,3 DGGUHVV  IMPORTANT: ,QFRUUHFW VHWWLQJV ZLOO D HFW 6N\SH XVDJH RQ WKLV SKRQH &RQVXOW \RXU network administrator or service provider before making any changes to the network settings.

  • Page 61: 333R

    Network settings PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) ,I \RXU ,QWHUQHW VHUYLFH SURYLGHU UHTXULHV \RX WR XVH 333R( \RX FDQ FRQ¿JXUH \RXU user name and password for the PPPoE connection. Activating PPPoE: 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey. redial 3.

  • Page 62: Resetting The Network

    Network settings Resetting the network 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey. redial 3. Press / to select Network, and then press the Select softkey. 4. Press / to select Reset network, and then press the Select softkey.  $ FRQ¿UPDWLRQ UHTXHVW LV GLVSOD\HG 3UHVV WKH Yes VRIWNH\ WR FRQ¿UP...

  • Page 63: Software Updates

    Software updates Software updates Skype provides updates for their service from time to time. You can check for updates, set the phone to automatically receive updates, and view the device information on your phone. Checking for software updates 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2.

  • Page 64: Resetting The Software

    Software updates Resetting the software The Reset function of the GE 31591 allows you to restore the system to factory settings. The reset process is not recommended for normally functioning systems. 1. Press the Menu softkey. 2. Press / to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey.

  • Page 65: Appendix

    Appendix Handset Menu Tree Main Menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 Contacts Add contact (go to Add Contact PHQX Online skype contact Call Send voice mail 9LHZ SUR¿OH Rename Remove Block SkypeOut contact SkypeOut call Regular call Details Rename Remove Save to Phonebook (go to Add Contact...
  • Page 66 Appendix Main Menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 Call History All events Skype contact Call Add to contacts Details Delete Delete all PSTN - SkypeOut SkypeOut call contact/Shared Regular call phonebook Details Delete Delete all Unknown number SkypeOut call to Contacts (Skype Regular call FRQWDFWV 6KDUHG...
  • Page 67 Appendix Main Menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 Skype Status Switch user/Sign In <New user> User name 1 User name 2 User name 3 User name 4 Create new account (This option is only available for the Sign In submenu, not the Switch user VXEPHQX Clear user names Delete all...
  • Page 68 Appendix Main Menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 6HWWLQJV FRQWLQXHG Sounds Ringtone Skype call -> list of melodies Regular call -> list of melodies Intercom -> list of melodies Ring volume PHGLXP E\ GHIDXOW Keypad tone 2Q GHIDXOW &RQ¿UPDWLRQ 2Q GHIDXOW Display Backlight...
  • Page 69 Appendix Main Menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 6HWWLQJV FRQWLQXHG 6N\SH FDOO FRQWLQXHG Block calls Skype calls -> Allow calls from: My con- tacts or Anyone (by GHIDXOW SkypeIn calls -> Allow calls from: Anyone (by GHIDXOW  My contacts, or Known numbers Blocked users ->...
  • Page 70 Appendix Main Menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Sub-menu 3 6HWWLQJV FRQWLQXHG 1HWZRUN FRQWLQXHG PPPoE Username Password Proxy On (The following displays only if Proxy is On: Host, Port, $XWKHQWLFDWLRQ Ports Reset network Advanced Country Canada Reset settings Reset all Keep network Software update Check for update Skype SW : v1.10...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix Troubleshooting guide ,I \RXU WHOHSKRQH V\VWHP LV QRW RSHUDWLQJ SURSHUO\ ¿UVW WU\ WKHVH JHQHUDO UHVHW procedures: 1. Unplug all power adapters from the power outlets. 2. Disconnect the telephone line and ethernet cords from the base unit. 3. Remove the battery compartment covers and unplug all handset battery packs. 4.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Cause/solution Cannot hear ‡ Increase the volume on the handset. a dial tone ‡ Disconnect the telephone line cord from the base unit and when making a connect it to a known working telephone. If the known working landline call telephone operates properly, contact our customer support center for warranty information.
  • Page 73 Appendix Problem Cause/solution Cannot sign ‡ Skype service does not accept your Skype ID and/or password. in to or call ‡ 9HULI\ WKDW \RX DUH XVLQJ WKH FRUUHFW 6N\SH ,' DQG SDVVZRUG ³ through Skype WKHVH ¿HOGV DUH FDVH VHQVLWLYH service ‡...
  • Page 74 Appendix Problem Cause/solution Handset does ‡ The Skype service status is set to R LQH or do not disturb. Set not ring your Skype service status to online. ‡ 7KH KDQGVHW ULQJHU PD\ EH R  ,QFUHDVH WKH ULQJHU YROXPH ‡...

  • Page 75: Frequently Asked Questions

    The following is a list of frequently asked questions about your phone. Question Answer What is the GE 31591? ‡ The GE 31591 combines two types of telephone communication, allowing you to use Skype service, SkypeOut/SkypeIn as well as traditional telephony via landline.
  • Page 76 Appendix Question Answer What Skype features ‡ Superior Skype service sound quality does my GE 31591 phone ‡ Calling via Internet: Skype service to other Skype support? service users ‡ Calling via SkypeOut to ordinary telephone numbers ‡ Works with SkypeIn - enables reception of calls IURP RUGLQDU\ WHOHSKRQH QXPEHUV 3671ODQGOLQH ‡...
  • Page 77 ‡ No. Skype service does not allow emergency calls. call via Skype service? Emergency calls can only be made through the landline connected to your GE 31591 with the correct country selected and stored. Can I protect myself ‡ Yes. You can always block any party from contacting against harassment via you via Skype service.
  • Page 78 With SkypeIn you get a traditional phone number that your contacts can call. Is the GE 31591 handset ‡ No. The GE 31591 will only work with the handset GAP (Generic Access included with the purchase GE 31590 accessory 3UR¿OH FRPSDWLEOH"...

  • Page 79: General Product Care

    (such as buying Skype Credit DQG VLJQLQJ XS IRU DGYDQFHG IHDWXUHV PXVW EH completed online using a computer. How many Skype contacts ‡ 200. does the GE 31591 support? How many landline ‡ 100 contacts does the GE...
  • Page 80 Appendix 4. Telephones should not be used while you are in a bathtub, shower or pool. Immersion of the telephone or handset in water could cause an electrical shock. 5. Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 81 Appendix 20. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical-storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 21. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 22. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

  • Page 82: Save These Instructions

    Appendix SURGXFW LQ KLJKWHPSHUDWXUH DUHDV %DWWHULHV WKDW DUH VWRUHG LQ D IUHH]HU RU UHIULJHUDWRU IRU the purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during storage DQG GHIURVWLQJ %DWWHULHV VKRXOG EH VWDELOL]HG DW URRP WHPSHUDWXUH SULRU WR XVH DIWHU FROG storage.

  • Page 83: Fcc Parts 15, 68 And Acta

    Appendix FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA This equipment is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number DQG 5LQJHU (TXLYDOHQFH 1XPEHU 5(1 IRU WKH HTXLSPHQW <RX PXVW XSRQ UHTXHVW SURYLGH WKLV information to your telephone company.
  • Page 84 Appendix 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 GHWHUPLQHG E\ WXUQLQJ WKH HTXLSPHQW R DQG RQ WKH XVHU LV HQFRXUDJHG WR WU\ WR FRUUHFW WKH interference by one or more of the following measures:...
  • Page 85 Appendix ‡ Remain on the line and provide an explanation for the call before you hang up. ‡ 2QO\ PDNH D QRQ HPHUJHQF\ WHVW FDOO GXULQJ R SHDN KRXUV GXULQJ HDUO\ PRUQLQJV RU ODWH evenings. To ensure user safety, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the equipment.

  • Page 86: One Year Limited Warranty

    Appendix One Year Limited Warranty &&7 7HFK 86$ ,QF &&7  WKH OLFHQVHG PDQXIDFWXUHU RI WKLV *(Š EUDQGHG SURGXFW ZDUUDQWV WKLV product to the original retail purchaser to be free of material and/or workmanship defects for a period of one year after the date of original retail purchase. Proof of the original purchase is required to obtain a remedy under this limited warranty and the product must be returned to CCT at your expense.
  • Page 87 Appendix ‡ Damage caused by acts of nature such as, but not limited to, lightning damage. ‡ Products returned without valid proof of purchase. How To Obtain Warranty Service Call our customer service center at 1-877-394-9775 (USA) or 1-877-395-7907 (Canada). Our customer service specialist will assist you in obtaining warranty service.

  • Page 88: 7Hfkqlfdo Vshfl¿Fdwlrq

    Appendix 7HFKQLFDO VSHFL¿FDWLRQ Radio frequency band '(&7  0+] WR 0+] Base unit input voltage and current 6VDC 500mA Handset standby time $URXQG  GD\V  KRXUV Handset talk time Around 10 hours Handset charger input voltage and current 6VAC 300mA %DWWHU\ VSHFL¿FDWLRQV 2.4V 550mAh, Ni-MH...

  • Page 89: Index

    Appendix Index PSTN contact 44 Removing 46 Renaming 46 Accessibility 83 Skype ID contact 43 Accessing the call history 49 SkypeOut contact 44 Account status Unblocking 46 SkypeIn 20 Contact list Skype Voicemail 20 Accessing 44 Answering a call 32 Searching a contact 45 Area code 41 Contact request 47...
  • Page 90 Appendix Handset Online status Backlight 29 Away 18 Layout 9 Do not disturb 18 Naming 30 2 LQH  Paging 30 Online 18 Important safety instructions 75 Phonebook 45 Installing the handset battery 6 Phonebook entry Installing the handset charger 7 Saving as SkypeOut contact 45 Installing the base unit 4 PPPoE 57...
  • Page 91 Appendix SkypeOut 13 Speakerphone 34 Skype Voicemail 13 Skype ID call Blocking 39 Forwarding 37 Warranty 82 SkypeIn call Blocking 39 SkypeOut call Pre-dialing 31 6N\SH SUR¿OH Private 19 Public 18 Skype Voicemail 13, 20, 53 Creating a greeting 54 Resetting greeting 55 Setting greeting 39 Software updates...

  • Page 92: Skype Account Information

    Appendix Skype account information Skype account information After you have created your Skype username and password, record them in the spaces provided for future reference. Account Username/ID Password ___________ __________________ _____________ ___________ __________________ _____________ ___________ __________________ _____________ ___________ __________________ _____________ ___________ __________________ _____________...
  • Page 93 General Electric Company and is under license by CCT Tech USA Inc., Irving, TX 75039 ©2011 CCT Tech USA Inc. Model 31591 P/N: 480-01240-000002 Distributed in the U.S.A. by Version 1 07/2011 CCT Tech USA Inc.

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