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Model 28213 Series
DECT 6.0
Multi-Handset
Speakerphone
User’s Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE
up to a total of 6 handsets (by purchase of optional
Model 28203 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 degradat
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Telephone Network Information Should your equipment cause trouble on your 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 warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures wh
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure 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 other antenna or transmitter. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip
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Table of Contents Important InformatIon ..............................2 sounD setuP ...............................................20 Interference InformatIon ..........................2 ringer tone ............................................20 telephone network InformatIon ..............3 ringer Volume........................................21 ren number ............................................3 key tone ..................................................21 hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) .
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Table of Contents transferrIng external calls to other changIng the battery ............................ 36 handsets ........................................... 29 Battery saFety PreCautions.....................36 caller Id (cId) ..................................... 29 dIsplay messages ................................... 37 Call waiting Caller iD ...........................30 troubleshootIng guIde .......................... 39 reCeiVing CiD reCorDs .............................30 causes of poor
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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 28213xx1 model) Make sure your package includes the items s
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Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular Wall plate telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular Modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to telephone line get one installed. jack 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 N
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Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave 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 storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires
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Base Layout Front View charge- in use find do not disturb (indicator) (button) (button) 10
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Handset Layout Voice Mail Waiting Indicator (VMWI)/ Visual Ringer CALLER ID-VOL 5 or 6 (caller id/volume up or down button) display END (button) TALK/SPEAKER Headphone jack (button) mute/menu OK (button) flash (button) phonebook (button) delete/int/conf (delete/intercom/ conference) format/redial (button) #pause/ringer (button) *tone/ (button) microphone Display Icons Signal strength Alarm ON Speakerphone New Call Message Battery Voicemail AM AM SMS PM PM Ringer OFF/DND ON 11
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Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2840, that 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 handset. . Plug the battery pack
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Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall. . Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack. . Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base. 4. Place the handset in the base cradle
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Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Phone book, Room Monitor, Alarm Clock, Initial Setup, Sound Setup, Reset Settings. Room Monitor (applicable only with additional handsets) 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu
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5. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset name/number to be monitored. NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28203 handset with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and so on respectively. 6. The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will turn on the speakerphone to monitor sound from the receiving handset. NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset
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Initial Setup 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu. . Press the . Press caller ID-volume (6 or 5) button to scroll to INITIAL SETUP. 4. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items: Handset Name, Date and Time, Area Code, Tone/Pulse, Language, Auto Talk, Registration, Deregistration. NOTE: During programming, you may press the END button at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to the menu. Hand
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Date and Time From the Initial Setup Menu: 1. Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the DATE and TIME sub-menu. . Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. Use the number keys to enter the current date, (for example, 1 December, 007) key in 0711. . Press mute/menu OK button to confirm your selection and advance SET TIME sub-menu. 4. Use the number keys to enter the current hour and minute, then use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) to select AM or PM. 5. Press the mu
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Language From the Initial Setup Menu: 1. Press the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the LANGUAGE sub-menu. . Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. The screen displays 4ENGLISH ESPANOL. . Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the desired language. ENGLISH is the default setting. 4. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone and the selected language shows in the display. Auto Talk When this function is ON, d
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5. Press and hold the find button on the base unit, the charge/in use indicator flashes. Press the handset mute/menu OK button. The screen displays REGISTERING. The handset screen displays REGISTERED. You may now rename your handset. (Refer to Step & of Handset Name Section) NOTE: If you are re-registering the handset through the handset menu; to rename your handset you must go to the Handset Name Section and start from the beginning step. De-Registration De-registration cancels registrati
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Global De-registration If one or more handsets become lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered. 1. Disconnect power from the base by pulling the plug out of the back of the unit. . Press and hold the find button and while holding the find bu
