GE DECT6.0 28127 manual

Model 28127 Series DECT6.0 Cor dless Handset Speakerphone User ’s Guide Y our new GE telephone syst em is EXP AND ABLE up t o a total of 7 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28107 handset with char ge cradle)[...]

 Impor tant Information NO TICE : This product 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[...]

 The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment , operations or procedur es where such action is r equired in the operation of its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment , the telephone company will likely give y ou adequate notice to allow you to m[...]

4 SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N W ARNING: T O PREVEN T FIRE OR ELEC TRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE LIGHTNING FLA SH AN D A RRO W HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A W ARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOL T AGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT . CAUT[...]

5 T able of Cont ents I mport ant I nforma tIon ................................. 2 I nterference I nforma tIon ............................. 2 t elephone n et work I nforma tIon ................. 2 ren n umber ............................................... 3 h e arIng a Id c omp a tIbIlIt y (hac) ................. 3 l IcensIng ...................[...]

6 e qualizer .................................................... 31 r inger t one ............................................... 32 r inger v olume ........................................... 32 k ey t one ..................................................... 32 B luetoo th ® ......................................................................[...]

7 Intr oduction CA UTION: When using t elephone equipment , there ar e basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMP ORT ANT SAFE T Y INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for futur e refer ence. IMP ORT ANT : Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home[...]

8 For Model 28127xx2 there will be ONE additional handset , char ge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown. NO TE: if a headset is included in your package, it r eplaces one set of a handset , belt clip, battery pack and cover . For Model 28127xx3 there will be T WO additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and cov[...]

9 Installation Digital Security S ystem Y our cor dless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to y our phone line. INST ALL A TION NO TE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or r eceive inter ference with nearby T Vs, microw ave ovens, and V CRs. T o minimi[...]

10 Handset Layout Volume 5 / 6 (buttons) Visual Message Waiting Indicator Earpiece Display SKR (soft key right) Speaker indicator Sound quality / 4 (button) SPKR (button) Headset jack DELE TE/ash (button) END/cancel (button) #P A USE/ringer (button) Microphone *T ONE (button) MUTE (button) REDIAL/ 6 (button) T ALK (butt on) PHONEBOOK/ 3 (button)[...]

11 Base Layout Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Batt ery NO TE: Y ou must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CA UTION: T o reduce the risk of r e or personal injur y, use only the Thomson Inc. approv ed model 5-2840 Nickel-metal Hydride batter y (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit . 1. Locate batte[...]

1 NO TE: T o ensure pr oper batter y installation, the connector is keyed and can be insert ed only one way. 4. Insert the batter y pack . 5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place. 6. Place the handset in the char ging cradle. Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior t o rst use. If you do not proper[...]

1 7. Use the number keys to enter the time and use the or button to select AM or PM . 8. Press the S t ore (SKL) button to sav e the settings. Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. 9. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to r st use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery per formance is compromised. CA UTION: T o reduce ris[...]

14 Pr ogramming Information The handset menus give you access to all of the built -in features. Press the Menu (SKL) button to display the menu options, then pr ess the or button to navigate to the desired option. Pr ess the Select (SKL) button to activate a menu option. For details on programming, r efer to the applicable section. During programmi[...]

15 . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the phone book. NO TE: If there ar e no recor ds stored you will go dir ectly t o the Add Recor d menu. 4. Press the Option (SKL) button to enter submenu. 5. Use the or button to scroll to Add R ecord . 6. Press the Select (SKL) button to conrm. Phone book memory space shows on the display for  s[...]

16 Storing the Last Number Dialed Stor e a dialed number when reviewing it: 1. Make sur e the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button on the handset to access the Dialed Calls menu. . Use the or button to scroll to desir ed recor d. 4. Press the S t ore (SKL) button to sav e the number . 5. Use the or button to select from the des[...]

17 - OR - Press the number k eys to go to the name of the recor ds star ted with the corresponding character . NO TE: Y our phone book recor ds are sorted aut omatically in alphabetical order . 5. Press the Option (SKL) button to view the details of the r ecord. Editing a Phone Book Recor d 1. When reviewing the phone book r ecords list , use the o[...]

18 Managing the Recor d Grouping in Phone Book This enables you to gr oup a selection of recor ds together , then specify a cer tain ringtone for the group . 1. Make sur e your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button to shor t-cut to phone book menu. . Use the or button to scroll to desir ed recor d. 4. Press the Option (SKL) butt[...]

19 . Use the number keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters, including space.) NO TE: If you make a mistake pr ess the DELE TE/ash button t o backspace and erase the wrong character(s). . Press the S t ore (SKL) button to sav e the new group name. Managing Speed Dialing Recor d Adding the Speed Dialing Number 1 Make sur e your phone is O[...]

0 . Press the Select (SKL) button. The scr een displays DELETE? . 4. Press the Y es (SKL) button to conrm the selection. The screen displays DELETED. T ransferring the Phone book recor d between handset(s) 1. Make sur e your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button to shor t-cut to phone book menu. . Use the or button to s[...]

1 7. Press the Select (SKL) button to conrm the option. (If S t ore is selected, please refer to the Phone Book section of the manual for detailed information.) 8. Press the F ormat (SKL) button repeatedly to scr oll through the formats av ailable for selection. When it is on the preferr ed format , press the Back (SKR) button to return to r [...]

 . Use number keys to enter the time, then use the or button to select AM or PM . The default setting is 12:00AM . . Press the S t ore (SKL) button to sav e your setting. Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. Snooze From the ALARM On menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Snooze: Off . . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the men[...]

 Scheduler This feature allows y ou to set the reminder events by using the calendar . 1. Make sur e your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. . Use the or button to scroll to Scheduler . 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu. Adding a Reminder From the Scheduler menu 1. [...]

4 Set Cycle Time From the Add R eminder menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Cycle . . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. . Use the or button to select Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Y early . The default setting is Once . 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to sav e your selection. Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. NO TE[...]

5 Deleting a Reminder R ecord From the Scheduler menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to View R eminder . . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. The scr een displays the reminder recor ds. . Use the or button to select the desired r ecord and pr ess the Select (SKL) button to view the recor d details. 4. Press the Option (SKL) [...]

6 2) During the room monitoring, it will emit a beep tone if there are incoming calls. Y ou may press the T ALK or SPKR butt on on the handset to answer the call and quit the room monitor mode. 4. Press the Back (SKR) button to end r oom monitoring. Intercom Operation The intercom featur e allows you to have a conv ersation with another register[...]

7 Receiving an Intercom Call When you r eceive an intercom call, y our handset beeps. T o answer the call press the Answer (SKL) button on the handset . NO TE: If you r eceive a telephone call during an int ercom call, the intercom call is immediately t erminat ed and the handset rings. Press the T ALK or SPKR butt on on the handset t o answer t[...]

8 Language This menu allows you to change the language of the display pr ompts on the handset . From the PHONE SET TING menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Language . . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. . Use the or button to scroll to the desir ed language. The default is English . 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to sa[...]

9 T one/Pulse From the Phone Setting menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to T one/Pulse . . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. . Use the or button to select T one or Pulse . The default is T one . 4. P r e ss t h e S e le c t ( S K L ) b u tt o n t o s av e y o u r s e le c t io n . Y o u w il l he a r a c o n r m at i o [...]

0 . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 4. Use the or button to scroll to No or Y es . The default is NO . 5. Press the Select (SKL) button to sav e your selection. 6. If you select Y es . The scr een displays PRESS AND HOLD BASE P A GE KEY . (Y our handset should be held near the base during r egistration process.) If the regist[...]

1 4. Release the Page button. 5. Pr e ss and r el ea se th e P ag e but ton o n t he ba se on ce. A ll han ds ets a re d er eg ist er ed and the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRA TION . Default Setting This option allows you to r eturn the handset to factory preset settings. From the Phone Setting menu : 1. Use the or button to scroll to De[...]

 Ringer T one Y ou may choose fr om the 15 preset melodies and 5 dual-tone ringer tones. From the Sound Setting menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Ringer T one . . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. . Use the or button to s cro ll to the desir ed ringe r ton e. Th e defa ult i s MEL ODY 1 . 4. Press the Select (SKL) b[...]

 Bluet ooth ® 1. Make sur e your handset is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. . Use the or button to scroll to Bluetooth . 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the sub-menu. Ther e are tw o programmable menus: Device Info and Aut o Connect . Device Info From the Bluetooth menu: 1. Use th[...]

4 T elephone Operation Visual Indicat ors IN USE Indicator on the Base The IN USE indicator is lit when the phone is in use. It ashes when you r eceive a call. T ALK Indicat or and SPKR Indicat or on the Handset The T ALK Indicator or SPKR Indicator is lit when the handset is in use. It ashes when you r eceive a call. VMWI Indicator on Han[...]

5 Dial the number and then press the T ALK or SP KR button on handset . -OR- Press the or button to select the desir ed recor d, then press the T ALK or SPKR button on handset . -OR- Press and hold the number k ey to get the corresponding speed dialing number . . When nished, press the E ND /cancel button on the handset to hang up. NO TE: [...]

6 Receiving a Landline Call during a Cellular Call During a cellular call, if you r eceive an incoming landline call. 1. Press the Line (SKR) button to answ er the incoming call and the cellular call will be on hold. . Press the SPKR button, the cellular call will switch to speak erphone mode. . T o switch between the two calls, pr ess the[...]

7 . Press the Select (SKL) button to conrm. The scr een displays LINE ON HOLD , while he call is on hold, you can use the number keypad to mak e a new call out on the cell line. Press the Line or the Cell (SKR) to switch betw een the calls. • To cancel hold, pr ess the UnHold (SKL) button and return to original call. Intercom From the Mo[...]

8 Making a landline call when Talking T o Cell Call • During a cellular call, press the line (SKR) button to put the cellular call on hold, use the number keypad to make a land line call. Making a Cell Call When Talking T o Landline Call • During a landline call, press the Cell (SKR) button to put the land line call on hold. Enter the desire[...]

9 Call Timer After you pr ess T AL K o r S PK R button on the handset , the screen displays the built -in call timer and begins counting the length of time of the call. The time will display for  seconds after the call has ended. Aut o Stand-by Placing the cordless handset in the char ge cradle while the handset is Off the hook (or during a c[...]

40 Page The page feature helps y ou locate a misplaced handset . To send and r eceive pages, all handsets must be register ed. If your handset is not r egistered, follow the instructions in the Registration section of this manual. Paging fr om the Base/Group P age Use the base-only to page all register ed handsets at the same time. 1. Make sur e th[...]

41 Caller ID (CID) IMP ORT ANT : In order to use this unit ’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Ser vice or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while y ou are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Ser vice. This unit receiv es and displays information transm[...]

4 Receiving CID R ecords When you r eceive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the rst and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call. Storing CID Recor ds (In CID Memory) If you ar e not a[...]

4 Formatting a CID Number Befor e Dialing N OT E : Depending on (a) how the incoming caller ’s phone number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you pr eviously prepr ogrammed your local ar ea code int o the PHONE SE T TING menu, you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller ’s stored phone number before callin[...]

44 Storing CID Recor ds int o Phone Book Y ou may also stor e CID information in the Phone Book . NO TE: It is important that you format CID records corr ectly for dialing out BEFORE storing in the Phone Book as you cannot reformat CID r ecords stored in memory. 1. Make sur e the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button. . Press th[...]

45 Connecting the Belt Clip 1 . T o attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on each side of the handset . . Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. Connecting Optional Headset Each handset can be used with an optional headset for hands free operation. 1. Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side of the[...]

46 Batt ery Safety Precautions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Lik e other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be r eleased which can cause injury. • T o reduce the risk of r e or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal Hydride battery listed in the User ’s Guide. • Keep batteries out of the r each of chil[...]

47 ENTER NUMBER Prompt telling y ou to enter a telephone number in one of the 00 memory locations. HANDSE T NAME Prompt telling y ou to enter the user name for the register ed handset . HANDSE T NEEDS Indicates you must r egister a non-register ed handset prior to REGISTRA TION use. INCOMPLETE DA T A Caller information is interrupted during tran[...]

48 Handset Sound Signals Signal Meaning A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Signals an incoming call Three short beeps Page signal One long beep Conrmation tone for the completion of a function One short beep (during room monitoring mode) Ring alert tone One short beep (every 7 seconds) Low battery warning T r oubleshooting Guide T elephone So[...]

49 Y ou experience static, noise, or fading in and out • The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance. If necessary, relocate the base. • Charge the battery. Unit beeps • Clean charging contacts on cordless handset . • See solutions fo[...]

50 Caller ID Solutions No Display • Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery. • Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet . Disconnect the AC pow er adaptor from the base and r econnect it . Caller ID Error Message • The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller I[...]

51 Causes of Poor R eception • 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 micr owaves, stoves, computers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. • Base is installed in the basement or lower oor of[...]

5 Warranty Thomson Multimedia Ltd., w arrants to the purchaser or gift r ecipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this pr oduct within 1 year fr om the original date of purchase, it will be r eplaced free of char ge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the pr oduct resulting fr om accide[...]

5 Accessory Information DESCRIPTION MODEL NO . AC power adapter 5-2812 Belt Clip 5-2717 Headset 5-2425 (black) Replacement Handset Battery 5-2840 T o order , call the near est distributor for your area; Ontario: (905) 64-8516 Manitoba: (04) 78-088 British Columbia: (604) 48-8001 Quebec: (514) 5-9071 A shipping and handling f[...]

54 Index -way confer ence calls with... 8 4-way confer ence calls with... 8 A Accessory Information 5 Adding a Reminder  Adding Phone Book Entries 14 Adding the Phone Book Entries In Desired Gr oup 18 Adding the Speed Dialing Number 19 Alarm 1 Answering a Call 5 Auto Connect  Auto Standby 9 Available Options During [...]

55 Interference Information  Introduction 7 K Key T one  L Landline Calls 4,5 Language 8 Last Number Redial 9 Licensing  M Making a Call 4 Managing Speed Dialing Record 19 Managing the Record Gr ouping in Phone Book 18 More 6,7 Mute 40 P Page 40 Paging from the Base/Gr oup Page 40 Parts Checklist 7 Phone Book 14 Pho[...]

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