Handset settings
Setting the date format
You can set the date format by choosing DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/
DD.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press
/
redial
3. Press
/ to select Time & Date, and then press the Select softkey.
4. Press
/ to select Date format, and then press the Select softkey.
5. Press
/ to select the desired date format, and then press the OK softkey to
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6. The screen displays a check mark and the updated date format. Press the OK
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Setting the date separator
You can set the date separator by choosing /, :, . or -.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press
/
redial
3. Press
/ to select Time & Date, and then press the Select softkey.
4. Press
/ to select Date separator, and then press the Select softkey.
5. Press
/ to select the desired date separator, and then press the OK softkey.
6. The screen displays a check mark and the updated date separator. Press the OK
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Emergency calls
IMPORTANT: Skype does not allow emergency calls. Such calls are always routed to the landline
connection. Therefore, you should not rely on your GE 31591 phone for emergency services.
Alternative arrangements should be made instead.
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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.
or
/ to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey.
or
/ to select Settings, and then press the Select softkey.
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