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Model 28127 Series
DECT6.0 Cordless Handset
Speakerphone
User’s Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 7 handsets (by
purchase of optional Model 28107 handset with charge cradle)
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Important Information NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. 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 must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradati
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The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required 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 you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line. REN Number On the bottom o
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CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO POINT WITHIN THE WARNING: TO TRIANGLE IS A HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR PREVENT FIRE OR TRIANGLE IS A BACK). NO USER WARNING SIGN WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALERTING YOU OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERTING YOU OF REFER SERVICING TO IMPORTANT HAZARD, DO NOT “DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS PERSONNEL. ACCOMPANYING VOLTAGE” IN
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Table of Contents Important InformatIon .................................2 DesireD grouP .....................................18 Interference InformatIon .............................2 set grouP ring ....................................18 telephone network InformatIon .................2 Changing the grouP name ................18 ren number ...............................................3 managing sPeeD Dialing reCorD ...........19 hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) .................3 aDDing the sPe
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Table of Contents equalizer ....................................................31 Call timer .......................................................39 ringer tone ...............................................32 auto stanD-By ................................................39 ringer volume ...........................................32 flash/Call waiting ......................................39 key tone .....................................................32 last numBer reDial .................
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Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for model 28127xx1) Make sure your package includes the items
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For Model 28127xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown. NOTE: if a headset is included in your package, it replaces one set of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover. For Model 28127xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown. For Model 28127xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown. For Model 28127
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Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference
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Handset Layout Visual Message Waiting Indicator Volume 5/6 Earpiece (buttons) CID/5 Display (Caller ID button) Push to Talk SKR (button) (soft key right) SKL (soft key left) Speaker indicator Sound quality /4 TALK indicator (button) PHONEBOOK/3 SPKR (button) (button) Headset jack TALK (button) DELETE/flash REDIAL/6 (button) (button) END/cancel MUTE (button) (button) #PAUSE/ringer (button) *TONE (button) Microphone 10
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Base Layout Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model 5-2840 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit. 1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset. . Locate the battery compartment on the back of the han
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NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way. PRESS DOWN FIRMLY 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place. 6. Place the handset in the charging cradle. Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you do not properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised. Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (
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7. Use the number keys to enter the time and use the or button to select AM or PM. 8. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the settings. You will hear a confirmation tone. 9. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire or damage use only the 5-2812 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in
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Programming 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 press the or button to navigate to the desired option. Press the Select (SKL) button to activate a menu option. For details on programming, refer to the applicable section. During programming, you may press the Back (SKR) button at any time to exit the menu and keep the previous setting. NOTE: You can press the END/cancel button at any tim
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. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the phone book. NOTE: If there are no records stored you will go directly to the Add Record menu. 4. Press the Option (SKL) button to enter submenu. 5. Use the or button to scroll to Add Record. 6. Press the Select (SKL) button to confirm. Phone book memory space shows on the display for seconds. The screen displays Enter Name. 7. Use the number keys to enter a name ( up to 15 characters, including spaces). More than one letter is stored in each
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Storing the Last Number Dialed Store a dialed number when reviewing it: 1. Make sure 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 desired record. 4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the number. 5. Use the or button to select from the desired category; Home, Office, Cell or Other. 6. Press the Select (SKL) button to confirm. The screen displays Enter Name. 7. Use the number keys to enter a n
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- OR - Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with the corresponding character. NOTE: Your phone book records are sorted automatically in alphabetical order. 5. Press the Option (SKL) button to view the details of the record. Editing a Phone Book Record 1. When reviewing the phone book records list, use the or button to scroll to the desired record or enter the first character of name for alphabetical search. . Press Option (SKL) button to access the option menu
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Managing the Record Grouping in Phone Book This enables you to group a selection of records together, then specify a certain ringtone for the group. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button to short-cut to phone book menu. . Use the or button to scroll to desired record. 4. Press the Option (SKL) button to access the Option menu. 5. Use the or button to scroll to Grouping. 6. Press the Select (SKL) button and use the or button to select desired group. 7.
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. Use the number keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters, including space.) NOTE: If you make a mistake press the DELETE/flash button to backspace and erase the wrong character(s). . Press the Store (SKL) button to save the new group name. Managing Speed Dialing Record Adding the Speed Dialing Number 1 Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button to short-cut to phone book menu. . Use the or button to scroll to desired record. 4. Press the Option (SKL) button t
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. Press the Select (SKL) button. The screen displays DELETE?. 4. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm the selection. The screen displays DELETED. Transferring the Phone book record between handset(s) 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button to short-cut to phone book menu. . Use the or button to scroll to desired record. 4. Press the Option (SKL) button to access the option menu. 5. Use the or button to scroll to Transfer Record. 6. Press the Select (SKL)
