GE 28225 manual

Model 28225 DECT6.0 Cor dless Handset Speakerphone Answering Syst em User ’s Guide[...]

 Important Information NOTICE: This pr oduct meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and () This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The equipment m[...]

 T elephone Network Information Should your equipment cause trouble on y our line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances w arrant such action, the telephone company may temp[...]

4 FCC RF Radiation Exposur e Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment . This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any o[...]

5 I mport ant I nforma tIon ................ 2 I nterference I nforma tIon ............ 2 t elephone n et work I nforma tIon 3 ren n umber .............................. 3 h earIng a Id c ompa tIbIlIty (hac) 3 l IcensIng ....................................3 fcc rf r adIa tIon e xposure s t a tement ................................ 4 I nforma tIon [...]

6 c aller Id (cId) ........................31 C all w aiting C aller iD ........... 31 r eCeiVing CiD r eCorDs ............ 31 r eViewing CiD r eCorDs (i n CiD m emory ) .................... 32 D ialing a CiD n umBer ............. 32 s toring CiD r eCorDs in i nternal m emory ............... 33 D eleting a CiD r eCorD ............ 33 D eleting a ll[...]

7 Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment , there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORT ANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for futur e refer ence. IMPORT ANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is[...]

 Installation Digital Security System Y our cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line. INST ALL A TION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby T Vs, microw ave ovens, and VCRs. T o minimize or[...]

9 Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat , such as motors, uorescent lighting, microw ave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight . • Avoid areas of excessive dust , moisture and low temperature. • Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning[...]

10 Base Layout menu (button) play/stop (button) skip (button) ans on/off (answerer on/off button) charge/ in use indicator delete (button) page (button) memo/ record (button) repeat (button) display do not disturb (button) volume p / q (button)[...]

11 Handset Layout Display Icons display talk/ash (button) mem (phonebook button) end (button) speaker (button) Soft Key Left/menu OK (button) Soft Key Right/intercom (button) *tone/ringer (button) # Key Lock (button) microphone pause (button) redial/ p (button) CID/ q (Caller ID button) mute t (button) format u (button) repeat (button) stop (but[...]

1 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Batteries NOTE: Y ou must connect the handset batt eries before use. CAUTION: T o reduce the risk of r e or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Model 5-2825 NiMH 1.2V 600mAh rechargeable batteries, that are compatible with this unit . 1. Locate batteries and batteries door which ar[...]

1 Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your telephone base 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 bottom of the base and the other end into a modular jack. . Plug the AC power converter into t[...]

14 Answering System Setup This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. Befor e you begin the set up process, y ou must turn on the answering system. Answering System ON/OFF When you rst plug in and activate your phone, the answ ering system will be in the ON mode. NOTE: The MESSA GES indicator illuminates[...]

15 NOTE: If y ou choose not to record an outgoing announcement , a default announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded y our own outgoing announcement , press the delete button while the announcement is reviewing. Sample Outgoing Announcement Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone [...]

16 Rings to Answer This feature lets you select the number of times y ou want the phone to ring before the answering system answers a call. 1. Press the menu button repeatedly until y ou hear “Number of rings selected is 3,4,5,6 or TS” . The indicator displays nr . . Press the repeat or skip button to choose y our desired setting. . Press[...]

17 Programming Y our Phone Main Menu The main menu on the handset provides easy access to most of your phone settings. The following table outlines the Main menu items: Answering System Access the answering system to listen to your messages. Adjust many of your answering system settings from the handset menu. Calls List A list of all incoming calls[...]

1 Ringer Setup Ringer Volume 1. Use the or button to scroll to Ringer Setup through the submenu HS Settings . . Press the OK (SKL) button. . Use the or button to scroll to Ringer Volume . 4. Press the OK (SKL) button. 5. Use the or button to select the ringer volume: Ringer Volume 1 , Ringer V olume 2 , Ringer V olume 3 , Ringer Volume 4 ,[...]

19 Set Alarm 1. Use the or button to scroll to Set Alarm through the submenu HS Settings . . Press the OK (SKL) button. . Use the or button to choose Set Alarm or Alarm Tone . 4. Press the OK (SKL) button . If you select [Set Alarm]: 1. Use the or button to select OFF , Once or Daily . . Press the OK (SKL) button. Enter the time (HH:MM) . [...]

0 NOTE: 1. Once the registration procedur e is complete, the handset will automatically be allocated the next available handset number . 2. Once the Page button is pressed and held for more than 10 seconds on a base station, the base stays in registration mode for appro x. 2 minutes. While the handset searches for an available base station, the [...]

1 Reset Handset 1. Use the or button to scroll to Reset Handset through the submenu HS Settings . . Press the OK (SKL) button. “Default Reset?” shows in the display. . Press the OK (SKL) button to reset to the default settings or press Back (SKR) button to cancel. Handset Display Settings 1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the mai[...]

 Handset Language 1. Use the or button to scroll to Language through the submenu Display Setup . . Press the OK (SKL) button. . Use the or button to select the language. 4. Press the OK (SKL) button to conrm the setting. Base Setup 1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. . Use the or button to select Base Setup . ?[...]

 Answering System Setup via the Handset 1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to access the Main menu. . Press the OK (SKL) button again to access the Answer System menu. Answering System ON/OFF 1. Use the or to scroll to Answer On/Off through the submenu Answer System . . Press the OK (SKL) button. . Use the or to select Answer On or Answe[...]

4 Answering System Operation Listening to Your Messages When you have new messages, the indicator will ash. Recor ded messages and memos are retained until y ou delete them. Y our Answering System has approximately 1 minutes of storage capacity (or 59 messages/memos). If its capacity is full, the system will answer after 10 rings. Message [...]

5 To delete all old messages with the handset : 1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to access the Main menu. . Press the OK (SKL) button again to access the Answer Syst em menu. . Use the or to scroll to Delete All Mess . 4. Press the OK (SKL) button. Erase All Msg.? shows in the display. 5. Press the YES (SKL) button to erase all messages or p[...]

6 Memory Full When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings, beeps and waits for the -digit security code. If you don’t enter the security code within  seconds , the phone hangs up. Y ou should erase some messages so the answering system can record new messages. NOTE: The unit also answ ers after the 10th ri[...]

7 Handset Operation Making a Call Pre-Dialing: 1. Dial the telephone number . Use the Clear (SKR) button to delete any incorrect entries. OR Use the , , or mem button to select desired number , press the More (SKL) and scr oll to Use Number . . Press the /ash button. It will start counting when the call is connected, the call timer format [...]

 Redialing The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialed in the redialling memory. 1. Press the button to view the dialed calls. . Use the or button to select the desired recor d. . Press the /ash button to redial the desir ed record. 4. Press the /end button to terminate the call. Changing the Earpiece Volume Press the or button as of[...]

9 Paging the Handset If a handset has been misplaced, it is possible to call all the handsets. The handset will ring at full volume r egardless of any programmed pre-set . 1. Press the page button briey on the base station. To stop the page call: 1. Quickly press and release the /ash , /end, or button on the handset or page button on the b[...]

0 Three Party Conference After have received an external call, it is possible to include a second handset in the conversation (three way confer ence). 1. Press the INT (SKR) button to initiate an intercom call. . Use the or button to select the required handset (Handset 1 or Handset ) that needs to participate in the conference (e.g. ).[...]

1 Caller ID (CID) IMPORT ANT: In order to use this unit ’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service. This unit receives and displays information transmitte[...]

 Reviewing CID Recor ds (In CID Memory) If you are not at home or cannot answ er , your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 0 most recent calls y ou received so y ou can see who called while you were unav ailable. When the 1st call is received, the oldest Caller ID r ecord (1st call) is automatically deleted. Y ou may[...]

 Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Y ou 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 r ecords stored in memory. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button. . Use the [...]

4 Deleting All CID Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in T ALK mode). . Press the button. . Use the or buttons to display any Caller ID record. 4. Press the More (SKL) button and then use the or buttons to select the submenu Delete All . 5. Press the OK (SKL) button and the screen displays “Delete All?” . 6. Press the Y es (SKL[...]

5 . User can also save number into phone book through call list (refer to Call List section). Edit Entry 1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. . Use the or button to select Phone Book . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter menu. 4. Use the or button to select a desired entry. 5. Press the More (SKL) button to access Pho[...]

6 Delete All 1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. . Use the or button to select Phone Book . . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter menu. 4. Press the More(SKL) button to enter menu. 5. Use the or to select the submenu Delete All . 6. Press theOK (SKL) button to delete the entry, and the screen displays “ Delete All PB? ?[...]

7 If you choose Delete All : 1. Press the OK (SKL) button to delete the entry, and the screen displays “Delete All?” . . Press the Y es (SKL) button to conrm. If you choose User Number : Press OK (SKL) button to view user number , you may then redial the number or save it to Calls List or Phone Book Changing the Batteries CAUTION: T o [...]

 Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message, provides Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone. DELETE ALL PB? Prompt asking if you w ant to erase all records. DELETE? Prompt asking if you w ant to erase the current recor ds. ERASE ALL MSG.? Prompt asking if you w ant to erase all messages. NO [...]

9 Handset Sound Signals Signal Meaning A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call (with ringer on) Three short beeps Page signal (several times) Single beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning Tr oubleshooting Guide Cordless Phone Solutions No Display • The battery must be fully charged. Try replacing the battery. Registration will not work[...]

40 • Place the handset in the base for at least 0 seconds to reset unit . Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer is turned ON . • Move closer to the base. The handset may be out of range. • Y ou may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones. • Check for a dial tone. Y ou experience static, no[...]

41 Answering System Solutions Can’t hear messages, beep, etc. • Adjust speaker volume. Time/Day setting stuck at 1 a.m Mon. • Set the time clock. Answers on 10th ring • Make sure answering system is turned on. • Answering system memory may be full. Erase some messages. Incoming messages are incomplete • An extension phone may have be[...]

4 Causes of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals. • Y ou’re too close to appliances such as microw aves, stoves, computers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. • Base is installed in the basement or lower oor o[...]

4 Warranty Thomson Multimedia Ltd., warrants to the pur chaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year fr om the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of char ge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product r esulting from accidents,[...]

44 Index A Accessory Information 4 Announce Only On/Off 15 Answering System Display Messages  Answering System ON/OFF 14 Answering System ON/OFF  Answering System Operation 4 Answering System Setup 14 Answering System Setup via the Handset  Answering System Solutions 41 Area Code  Auto Talk 19 B Base Layout 10 Base Rin[...]

45 M Main Menu 17 Making a Call 7 Making Intercom Calls 9 Memo Recording 5 Memory Full 6 Message Alert 15 Message Alert  Message Playback 4 Muting the Microphone  Muting the Ringer during an Incoming Call  N New Entry 4 P Paging the Handset 9 Parts Checklist 7 Pre-Dialing: 7 Programming the Phone Book 4 [...]

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