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Model 28861
DECT 6.0 Telephone
with Cordless Handset
User's Guide
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Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, pr
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Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and () This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a
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Table of Contents EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion ................ 2 no CoVerage ...............................................17 intErfErEncE informAtion ............................ 3 key tone .......................................................17 HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) ................ 3 auto talk .....................................................17 licEnsing .................................................... 3 (Daily) alarm ...............................................18 f
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Table of Contents reDial FunCtion ...............................................26 Delete a single CiD reCorD ....................31 Dial a numBer From the reDial memory 26 Delete all CiD reCorDs ...........................31 saVe reDial memory ...................................26 pHonEbook ............................................... 31 Delete a single reDial memory ...............26 reView PhoneBook ..........................................31 Delete all reDial memory ...................
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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 28861xx2) Make sure your package includes the items sh
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Wall plate Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your Modular telephone home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone line jack company to find out how to get one installed. 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 NO
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Handset Layout Display flash speaker (button) (button) redial cancel/mute (button) (button) phonebook menu/OK (button) (button) int (intercom button) talk CID (button) (caller ID button) off (button) */ /tone (button) #/lock/ format pause (button) (button) Antenna Internal call Phone Battery AM Speakerphone AM PM Key lock PM NEW Ringer off Missed call RPT Mute Repeat call 8
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Base Layout ringer switch (back of base) Display menu (button) 5/6 review (buttons) exit (button) CID (Caller ID button) redial (button) flash (button) erase (button) hold (button) store (button) page/intercom (button) */tone pause #/format (button) (button) (button) speaker +/- vol mute/register (button) (volume (button) button) Phone Missed call RPT Speakerphone Repeat call AM Mute AM PM Internal call PM (Voice) Message Waiting 9
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Installing the Phone Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge cradles. Your base and handset charge cradle(s) should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a wall. Attaching the Desktop Pedestal Using the upper set of slots on the bottom of the base; insert the tabs and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place. Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power 1. On the base, plug the AC power adaptor cord into the power
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Connecting the Telephone Line On the base, plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular wall telephone jack. Connecting the Corded Handset 1. Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the side of the base. . Connect the other end of the coiled cord to the jack on the handset, then place the handset in the base cradle. Setting the Ringer Volume You may control the ringer volume level with the switch lo
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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, only use the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Metal Hydride battery model 5-2826, 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 handset. 3. Plug the battery pack cord into
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Menu Operation Base Menu Selecting the Language Choose the screen display language. 1. Press the menu button. The screen displays LANGUAGE. . Press the menu button again. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select the desired language. 4. Press the menu button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the exit button to return to idle mode. Area Code 1. Press the menu button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select AREA CODE and press the menu button again. 3. Enter the area code. 4. Press the menu button to c
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Dial Mode Set the dial mode to TONE or PULSE. The default setting is TONE. 1. Press the menu button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select DIAL MODE and press the menu button again. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select TONE or PULSE. 4. Press the menu button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the exit button to return to idle mode. Date / Time Set the Date/Time displayed in idle mode. The default setting is “008, 01/01 1:01 pm”. 1. Press the menu button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select DATE
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Message Waiting If you have subscribed to a voice messaging service, the icon displays on the base and MESSAGE WAITING displays on handset to alert you that you have received new messages. To turn the Visual Message Waiting Indication (VMWI) off; 1. Press the menu button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to scroll to VMWI and press the menu button again. The screen displays VMWI OFF?’. 4. Press the menu button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the exit button to return to idle mode. NOTE: This serv
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Handset Menu Handset Setting Ring Melody 5 ringer tones are available for selection. The default setting is Melody 1. 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu/ok button. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select RING MELODY and press the menu/ok button. 4. Press the 5 or 6 button to hear and select the desired ring melody. 5. Press the menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 6. Press the button to return to idle mode. Ring Volume 5 ring volumes are
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6. Press the menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 7. Press the button to return to idle mode. No Coverage Setting the warning beep to ON will alert you when the cordless handset is out of range. The default setting is OFF. 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press menu/ok button. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select TONES and press menu/ok button. 4. Press the 5 or 6 button to select NO COVERAGE and press menu/ok button. 5. Press the 5 or 6 button
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(Daily) Alarm 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu/okbutton. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select ALARM and press the menu/ok button. 4. Press the 5 or 6button to select ON or OFF. 5. If you select ON , press the menu/ok button to enter HH:MM. Press the 5 or 6 button to select am or pm. NOTE: The date/time format overrides the alarm time format, so if you have the time set to display in 24-hour format you will not be allowed to select
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Screen Contrast There are 5 levels available for selection. The default setting is Level 4. 1. Press the menu/okbutton. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu/ok button. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to select CONTRAST and press the menu/ok button. 4. Press the 5 or 6 button to select the desired contrast level. 5. Press the menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 6. Press the button to return to idle mode. Reset Handset You can reset your cordless handset to its original
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5. Input the desired new PIN code and press menu/ok button, the screen displays REPEAT PIN and prompts you to input the new PIN code again for verification. NOTE: If the verification PIN code is different from the new PIN code, the change will fail. You will be prompted to input a new PIN code. 6. Input the new PIN code again and press menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 7. Press the button to return to idle mode. Dial Mode Set the dial mode to TONE or PULSE. The default setting is TONE.
