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Model 28128 Series
DECT6.0 Cordless Handset
Speakerphone Answering
System User’s Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 7 handsets
(by purchase of optional Model 28101 handset with charge cradle)
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IMPor TANT INforMATIoN No TICE: 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 degrada
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TELEPHoNE NET work 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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INforMATIoN for DECT ProDUCT This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the 1.9GHz to 1.9GHz frequency range. 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 ALERTING YOU OF WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ELECTRICAL
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TABLE of CoNTENTS Iantmptor ItInforma on .................................2 s et CYCle t ime ...........................................20 s et a larm m oD el Y ....................................20 Interference ItInforma on .............................2 t elephone n etwork ItInforma on .................3 Phone s ettings ...............................................20 l geaangu ....................................................21 ren n umber ...............................................
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TABLE of CoNTENTS l ea Ving a m essgea .........................................32 m aking a Cell Call When t alking t o s Creening Calls from the Base ...................32 l anD line Call ......................................39 m emor Y f ull ...................................................32 CC onferen e .....................................................39 m essgea Pla YBa Ck ..........................................33 Call t imer .....................................................
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TABLE of CoNTENTS Deleting the Phone Book e ntries i n r C e D or ........................................................55 DesireD g rP ou ...........................................49 Deleting a r eminDer r eC D or ...................55 s et g rP ou r ing .........................................49 dect 6.0 h andset m gementana s ofaretw 55 Changing the g rP ou n ame .....................50 c onnectIng the b tel c I l p ...........................55 m gingana s PeeD Dialing r eC orD ........
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INTroDUCTIoN CAUTIoN: when using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. r efer to the IMPor TANT SAfETY INSTrUCTIoNS provided with this product and save them for future reference. IMPor TANT: 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. b efore y ou b egIn Parts Checklist (for model 28128xx2) Make sure your package includes the i
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For Model 28128xx3 there will be oNE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown. No TE: If a headset is included in your package, it replaces one set of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover. For Model 28128xx4 there will be Two additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown. For Model 28128xx5 there will be THrEE additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown. For Model 2812
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Iantmptor ItIallanst on g uIdelInes • 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 w
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HANDSET LAYoUT Visual Message w aiting Indicator EArPIECE CID/5 (CALLEr ID/5 button) Display Skr SkL (Soft key right) (Soft key Left) Sound Quality/4 PHoNE Book/ 3 (button) (button) TALk (button) SPkr (speaker button) END/cancel (button) rEDIAL/6 (button) DELETE/flash MUTE/answerer (button) (button) skip (button) repeat (button) play-stop (button) # PAUSE/ringer (button) erase (button) Microphone 11
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BASE LAYoUT r EPEAT/3 Visual Message (button) w aiting (indicator) SkL rEDIAL/6 (Soft key Left) (button) CID/5 PHoNE Book (caller ID Skr /3(button) CHAr GE/IN USE button) (Soft key right) (indicator) SoUND QUALITY / 4 (button) SkIP/4 (button) PLAY/SToP 1 (button/indicator) PLAY/SToP 3 (button/indicator) PLAY/SToP 2 (button/indicator) ANNoUNCE (button) ANSwErEr oN/ off (button) VoLUME +/- SPEAkEr Do No T (buttons) MEMo (button) (BUTToN) DISTUrB (button) PAGE/PUSH To TALk MUTE (but
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INSTALLING THE PHoNE IallInst ng the h andset b tterya No TE: 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 5-2721 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 handset. .
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b ase s tIat on 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. . Install 4 AAA-size alkaline batteries (not included) for back up power in the event of a power failure. • Press the tab to open the battery compartment door located on the back of the phone. • Insert the batteries as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment. • Insert
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After the Handset and Base have been powered up, the base displays the Date/ Time set up screen for entry. You MUST enter the date/time prior to operating the unit. 5. Use the number keys to enter the year and the date. 6. Press the Next (SKL) button to move to Set Time menu. 7. Use the number keys to enter the time and use the or button to select AM or PM. . Press the Store (SKL) button to save the settings. You will hear a confirmation tone. 9. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours pri
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Language 1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode). . Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. . Use the or button to scroll to Phone Settings. 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu. 5. Use the or button to scroll to Language. 6. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 7. Use the or button to scroll to the desired language. The default is ENGLISH. . Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation ton
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ProGrAMMING INforMATIoN The base and/or handset menus give you access to all of the built-in features. No TE: Menu settings on the handset and on the base are separate and do not interface with each other, which means changing menu settings on the base affects ONLY the settings on the base. 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,
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. Use the or button to select On or Off. The default setting is On. 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a voice announcement of confirmation. Security Code You can access the answering system from a tone-dial telephone in another (remote) location. The security code is required for remote access, and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system. from the Answerer menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Security Code. . Press the Select (SKL
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No TE: If you select ToLL SAVE, the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there are NEw messages in the answering system, or the unit answers after the 6th ring if there are No new messages. Then, when you access the answering system from another remote location, you may hang up after 5 rings to save long distance charges. Message Length This option allows you to set the duration for the memo or incoming message recording. from the Answerer menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Message Le
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Snooze from the Alarm On menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Snooze: Off. . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Snooze On/Off shows on the display. . Use the or button to select from Off, Every 5 minutes, Every 10 minutes, Every 15 mintues, or Every 30 minutes. Off is the default setting. 4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. Set Cycle Time from the Alarm On menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Cycle: Once. . Pr
