GE Skype 810 User Manual

Model 28310  
2 in 1 - Skype  
Internet & Standard  
Phone User’s Guide  
Quick  
Guide  
on pages  
12-20  
can be used with the internet  
or as a traditional landline telephone  
Introduction  
Your GE/Skype phone may change the way you think  
about using your telephone, and using Skype. You can  
use your GE/Skype phone to make and receive both  
landline and Skype calls. And, because Skype is built  
into your GE/Skype phone, you no longer need a com-  
puter to use Skype.  
In order to use your GE/Skype phone for Skype calls,  
the base station must be linked up with an active Inter-  
net connection. If you already have a computer linked  
up to your Internet connection, this device might  
occupy the connection port that is needed by the  
GE/Skype phone base station. In this case you need  
a router, allowing you to attach more devices to your  
Internet connection.  
Attach the router to the Internet connection and  
connect your computer and the base station to the  
router. Should you have any questions regarding the  
use of the Internet and the router please contact your  
Internet provider.  
Please note: When installing a new router you  
should be aware that it might take some time – up to  
one hour – before it is properly registered with your  
Internet provider.  
To use Skype telephony via your GE/Skype phone  
you need a Skype account as well as a user name and  
a password. Please refer to the Getting started with  
Skype section.  
With Skype you call for free when talking to other  
Skype users – and you can buy a number of additional  
features to expand the possibilities of your GE/Skype  
phone. Please refer to the Skype services section.  
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.  
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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, provide this information to your  
telephone company.  
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect  
to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your  
telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs  
of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the  
number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN,  
you should contact your local telephone company.  
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring  
and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules  
and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and  
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected  
to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation  
instructions for details.  
US Number is located on the base bottom.  
REN Number is located on the base bottom.  
Notes  
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone  
company.  
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to  
use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your  
local telephone company.  
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent  
disconnection of your telephone from your line.  
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the  
telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your  
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm  
equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
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Rights of the Telephone Company  
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the  
telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, 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. In  
case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)  
promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (ꢀ) afford you the  
opportunity to correct the situation; and (ꢁ) inform you of your right to bring  
a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart  
E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
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 and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and  
Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance  
of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you  
adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
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 against harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or  
television that is “receiving” the interference).  
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the  
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.  
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer  
or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also,  
the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,  
“How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is  
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. ꢀ0ꢂ0ꢀ.  
Please specify stock number 00ꢂ-000-00ꢁꢂ5-ꢂ when ordering copies.  
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)  
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.  
Licensing  
Licensed under US Patent 6,ꢂꢀ7,009.  
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 supplied with this product.  
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure  
guidelines.  
Information for DECT Product  
This ꢀ8ꢁ10 telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard  
which operates in the 1.9ꢀGHz to 1.9ꢁGHz frequency range.  
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Table of Contents  
ProgrammIng.Your.PHone......24  
main menu..............................24  
sign into skyPe.......................25  
ContaCts..................................25  
senD voiCemail to a ContaCt26  
view ContaCts  
skyPe Profile........................26  
aDvanCeD ContaCt menu......26  
Rename a Contact............ꢀ6  
Remove a Contact ............ꢀ6  
Edit a SkypeOut Contact  
IntroductIon............................3  
table.of.contents....................6  
table.of.contents....................7  
IntroductIon............................8  
before.You.begIn.....................8  
Parts CheCklist ..................... 8  
telePhone JaCk requirements 9  
InstallatIon..............................9  
Digital seCurity system ...........9  
imPortant installation  
guiDelines...................................9  
Handset.laYout......................10  
base.laYout............................10  
InstallIng.tHe.PHone...............12  
installing hanDset Battery..12  
Base station............................13  
fIrst.tIme.start.uP.................14  
gettIng.started.wItH.skYPe....15  
Create new skyPe aCCount .15  
sign into a skyPe aCCount...16  
ContaCts..................................17  
Add a Skype Contact........17  
Add a SkypeOut or Landline  
Contact ...................................18  
Search for Skype Users ...19  
make anD reCeive Calls........19  
Call a Skype Contact.........19  
Dial a Landline Number ..ꢀ0  
Receive a Call.......................ꢀ0  
Adjust Earpiece Volume..ꢀ0  
Mute the Microphone.......ꢀ1  
Speakerphone .....................ꢀ1  
Start a New Call During a  
Number..................................ꢀ7  
Block/Unblock a Contactꢀ7  
Request Contact Details.ꢀ8  
caller.Id.(cId)......................29  
reCeiving CiD reCorDs .........29  
Call waiting Caller iD........29  
Dialing lanDline or skyPe Calls  
from Call history .................30  
storing lanDline CiD or skyPe  
reCorDs in internal memory30  
Deleting a CiD reCorD.........31  
voiCemails................................31  
ContaCts requests ................32  
skyPe..............................................32  
Phone numBer...........................32  
reCeiving an interCom Call..32  
sign into skyPe ........................32  
Create new aCCount. .............32  
Change status ........................32  
sign out..................................33  
my Profile...............................33  
Change PassworD..................34  
auto sign in ...........................34  
Skype Credit.........................ꢁ5  
SkypeIn...................................ꢁ5  
Voicemail...............................ꢁ6  
Call ............................................ꢀ1  
ꢁ Way Conference Calling...  
ꢀ1  
skYPe.features.suPPorted.bY.tHe.  
ge/skYPe.PHone.............22  
maIn.dIsPlaY...........................22  
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Table of Contents  
Call Divert..............................36  
Call Forward.........................ꢁ6  
Voicemail Activation.........ꢁ7  
Welcome Message ...........ꢁ7  
PrivaCy .....................................37  
manage BloCkeD users ........38  
tones........................................38  
Incoming Alert Type .........ꢁ8  
Ring Tones.............................ꢁ9  
Intercom Ring Tones........ꢁ9  
Landline Ring Tones .........ꢁ9  
Ringing Volume ..................ꢁ9  
Notification Alert................ꢁ9  
Keypad Tones......................ꢁ9  
time & Date.............................40  
CorDless settings..................40  
Register / Deregister your  
handset..................................ꢂ0  
Handset Name....................ꢂ1  
Phone settings.......................41  
Contrast .................................ꢂ1  
Language..............................ꢂ1  
Preferred Line......................ꢂꢀ  
Region.....................................ꢂꢀ  
information .............................43  
aDvanCeD .................................43  
Internet Settings.................ꢂꢁ  
Firmware Update...............ꢂꢂ  
Skype Ports...........................ꢂ5  
Reset........................................ꢂ6  
batterY.safetY.PrecautIons....46  
troublesHootIng.guIde...........47  
Telephone Solutions..........ꢂ7  
Caller ID Solutions..............ꢂ8  
Skype Solutions...................ꢂ8  
Battery Solutions................51  
general.Product.care...........52  
.causes.of.Poor.recePtIon......52  
accessorY.InformatIon...........52  
servIce...................................53  
lImIted.warrantY...................54  
Index......................................56  
CAUTION:  
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK  
DONOTOPEN  
THE EXCLAMATION  
POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A  
THE LIGHTNING  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
WARNING:TO  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
IMPORTANT  
BACK). NO USER  
PREVENT FIRE OR  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT  
EXPOSETHIS  
TRIANGLE IS A  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
“DANGEROUS  
VOLTAGE” INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THE PRODUCT.  
PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
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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 28310xx1)  
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.  
AC power  
adaptor  
Base/Gateway  
Handset  
2 AAA  
Handset  
charge  
cradle  
Battery  
compartment  
cover  
Nickel-metal  
Hydride batteries  
Belt  
clip  
Ethernet  
cable  
Telephone  
line cord  
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Telephone Jack Requirements  
Wall plate  
To use this phone with a landline, you need  
an RJ11C type modular telephone jack,  
which might look like the one pictured  
Modular  
telephone  
line jack  
here, installed in your home. If you don’t  
have a modular jack, call your local phone  
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 NOTE: This product operates at a  
frequency of 1.9GHz. to provide communication  
with minimal interference from other electronic  
devices. To further minimize the possibility of  
interference, the base of the cordless telephone  
should not be placed near or on top of a TV,  
microwave oven, or VCR. If interference continues,  
move the cordless telephone further away from  
these appliances.  
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.  
• 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 or terminals, unless  
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network  
interface.  
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.  
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Handset Layout  
earpiece  
display  
Navigational/  
selection  
(button)  
LED alert  
(indicator)  
Right soft  
(button)  
Left soft  
(button)  
End/Power/  
Skype status  
(button)  
Call/Speaker  
(button)  
a/A *  
# (button)  
(button)  
Space/zero  
(button)  
microphone  
Base Layout  
Network  
Connection  
Status  
(indicator)  
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Left soft button  
Selects the current menu item or confirms a setting,  
depending on the current screen. LED light indicator alerts  
to Voicemail Waiting and Skype Authorization requests.  
Right soft button  
Cancels the last action or returns to the previous screen,  
depending on the current screen.  
Call/Speaker button  
Initiates or answers a call. During a call, activates speaker.  
End/Power button/Skype status  
When in call, ends a call. Turns the phone on or off by  
pressing and holding. From idle, provides access to Skype  
status menu with a short press.  
Navigational/Selection button  
Press the outer ring to navigate up, down, left, or right.  
Press the round button in the center to select/confirm a  
setting.  
Upper/Lower case and numeric button  
When in text editor, changes to lower-case, upper-case, or  
numeric entry.  
Space and Zero button  
When in text editor, allows entry of a space, plus sign,  
or zero.  
# button  
When in text editor, it provides a symbol table.  
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Installing the Phone  
Installing the Handset Battery  
NOTE: You must install the handset batteries  
before using the cordless handset.  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or  
personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc.  
approved model BYD NiMH H-AAA 900mAh  
1.2V, rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride AAA  
batteries, which are compatible with this unit.  
1. Locate batteries 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.  
ꢁ. Insert the batteries.  
ꢂ. Close the battery compartment by  
pushing the door up until it snaps  
into place.  
5. Plug the AC power adaptor of the  
charge cradle to an electrical outlet.  
ꢂ. Place the handset in the charge  
cradle. The CHARGE indicator turns  
on, verifying the battery is charging.  
Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you  
do not properly charge the handset, battery performance is  
compromised.  
1ꢀ  
Base Station  
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall  
jack (RJ11C), and place your base/gateway on a level surface  
near your high speed internet connection.  
NOTE: If your computer or other equipment is  
occupying all available internet connections you  
will need to purchase a router.  
ꢀ. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the  
jack  
on the back of the base/gateway and the other end into a  
modular jack.  
NOTE: Landline connection is not necessary for  
Skype usage.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Emergency calls via the  
landline are only possible if power is applied  
to the base station and the landline is properly  
connected.  
ꢁ. Connect the ethernet cable to the  
jack in the base/  
gateway and to your internet connection.  
ꢂ. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the  
DC connector into the jack on the back of the base/gateway.  
CAUTION: Use only the SALOM Model SSW-  
1328US power adaptor that came with this  
unit. Using other power adaptors may damage  
the unit. This power adaptor is intended to  
be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor  
mount position.  
1ꢁ  
First Time Start Up  
You must complete the following steps the first time you use your  
GE/Skype phone. Start by turning on the handset; press and hold  
the  
button until the handset powers on.  
1. Find your preferred language  
using or , then press  
to select a language. Confirm your  
selection by pressing  
§
Å
Å
English  
Espanol  
Francais  
.
Select  
ꢀ. You are then directed to the Skype  
Agreement. Use  
text and then press  
agreement.  
to read the entire  
I have read  
and accept Skype’s  
terms and  
conditions at  
to accept the  
Accept  
Decline  
ꢁ. Confirm the country code setting by  
pressing . (Factory preset is for U.S.)  
Enter the country  
code  
+1  
If necessary, alter your country code  
by inserting “+” followed by the country  
OK  
Clear  
code of your choice and press  
.
ꢂ. Enter your local area code. Press  
continue.  
to  
Enter area code  
123  
OK  
Clear  
5. Choose Sign in to Skype or Create new  
account by pressing followed by  
.
Sign in to Skype  
Create new account  
NOTE: You do not need to create  
an account from this phone if you  
already have an existing Skype  
account.  
Select  
Cancel  
1ꢂ  
Getting Started with Skype  
You can configure your GE/Skype phone with an existing Skype  
account during the first-time installation, or you can optionally  
create a new Skype account. You only need a Skype username  
and password defined by you to create a new account. You can  
enter further account details when your GE/Skype phone has been  
configured and is online.  
Create a New Skype Account  
If you do not have a Skype account, follow this procedure.  
1. Use  
to select Create new account.  
Sign in to Skype  
Create new account  
Select  
Back  
2. Use the keypad to enter a Skype name  
of your own choice and press  
Enter Skype name  
6-32 characters:  
daniel1chef  
.
OK  
Clear  
NOTE: Use  
to change to lower-case, upper-  
case or numeric entry when entering your Skype  
name and password. Skype names can be 6-32  
characters. You can use any mix of upper- and  
lower-case characters, numbers and punctuation  
marks. You cannot use spaces or symbols and  
your name cannot begin with a number or  
punctuation mark. If the name is already in use,  
you will be prompted to try another name.  
Use  
to input punctuation marks from the  
symbols table.  
ꢁ. Use the keypad to enter a password and  
press . You are asked to confirm the  
password by entering it again.  
Enter password  
4-20 characters:  
gusisagooddog  
OK  
Back  
NOTE: Passwords can be 4-20 characters. You can  
use any mix of upper- and lower-case characters,  
numbers and punctuation marks. You cannot  
use spaces, your password cannot begin with a  
number or punctuation mark, and you cannot use  
your Skype name as a password.  
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4. You are then directed to the Skype  
I have read  
and accept Skype’s  
terms and  
conditions at  
Agreement. Use  
to read the entire  
text and then press  
to accept.  
Accept  
Decline  
Please be patient as the creation of your Skype account may  
take several minutes to perform.  
We suggest that you note your Skype name and your Skype  
password here for future reference:  
My Skype name: ___________________________________  
My Skype password: ________________________________  
NOTE: After you have created your Skype Name,  
it is strongly recommended that you register an  
email address for your Skype Name on the Skype  
website. This will allow Skype to generate a new  
password for you in the event that you lose your  
com and sign in to your account. Then follow the  
on-screen instructions for registering an email  
address for your account.  
Sign Into a Skype Account  
When you have a Skype account, you can sign in to Skype. Please  
have your Skype name and password ready before you sign in and  
be aware of lowercase/uppercase and special characters.  
1. Use  
to select Sign in to Skype.  
Sign in to Skype  
Create new account  
Select  
Cancel  
2. Use the keypad to enter your Skype  
name and press  
Enter your Skype  
name:  
.
daniel1chef  
OK  
Back  
3. Use the keypad to enter your password  
and press . If you have forgotten  
com and choose “Sign in”. Then choose  
“Forgot your password?” and follow the  
directions on your computer screen.  
Enter your  
password:  
gusisagooddog  
OK  
Back  
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4. You are now asked whether you want to  
save your Skype name and password for  
automatic sign-in in the event of power  
outage.  
Do you want to save  
your Skype name  
and password for  
automatic sign in?  
Press  
to accept,  
to decline.  
Yes  
No  
Contacts  
Your contact list displays all of the names you can make calls  
to. If you have an existing Skype account, your contact list is  
automatically downloaded when you sign in. If you are new to  
Skype and have just created an account, your contact list will be  
empty. You will need to add contacts to your list.  
Skype protects the privacy of its users by requiring an exchange  
of contact details on names that you wish to add to your contact  
list. When you add a name to your list, an exchange contact  
details request is sent to the user. The user can accept or decline  
the request. When a request is accepted, you can see when your  
contacts are online and make calls to them. You can also view  
their personal profile details.  
Add a Skype Contact  
To add a Skype contact, press  
to select Menu, then:  
1. Use  
pressing  
to go to Add Contact, select by  
.
2. Press  
to select Skype.  
Choose what type of  
Contact to add  
Skype  
3. Use the keypad to enter the Skype name  
or full name and press  
.
Phone number  
4. Confirm contact can see you when you  
are online by pressing . To send a  
request to exchange contact details  
press . An exchange contact details  
Select  
Back  
Contact name has been  
added to your  
contact list  
request is sent to the contact. When it  
has been sent, a confirmation message  
Select OK to send an  
OK  
Back  
is displayed. Press  
again. The name  
is added to your contact list, and when  
accepted by the contact it will change  
status.  
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NOTE: Please be patient as synchronization of  
Skype contacts might take several minutes.  
NOTE: Use “echo123” to test your Skype connection.  
Add “echo123” to your contacts. Calling echo123  
will launch an automated test that allows you to  
record and play back sound.  
Add a SkypeOut or Landline Contact  
SkypeOut allows you to make calls to traditional landline and  
mobile phones. Go to www.skype.com to learn more about  
SkypeOut.  
To add a Skype contact, press  
to select Menu, then:  
1. Use  
to go to Add Contact, select by  
pressing  
.
ꢀ. Use  
to enter a phone number for  
Choose what type of  
Contact to add  
Skype  
use with SkypeOut or landline.  
Select by pressing  
Phone number  
.
Select  
Back  
ꢁ. Use the keypad to enter the contact’s  
name and press  
.
Enter full phone  
number for contact:  
+
ꢂ. Use the keypad to enter the full phone  
number and press . SkypeOut  
numbers (even local numbers) must  
be entered in the following format: “+”  
followed by “country code”, “area code”  
and “number”.  
Options  
Clear  
NOTE: Use  
to change to lower-case, upper-  
case or numeric entry. Use  
from the symbol table.  
to input symbols  
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Search for Skype Users  
To search for Skype users, press  
to select Menu, then:  
1. Use  
to go to Search, select by  
pressing  
.
ꢀ. Use the keypad to enter the Skype name  
or full name and press  
to navigate and highlight a name from the list,  
select by pressing  
.
3. Use  
or  
.
ꢂ. Use to highlight Add to Contacts, select by pressing  
.
NOTE: Other options available during a search  
include:  
Search again - Repeats the search.  
Call - Calls the selected name.  
View profile - Displays the selected name’s profile.  
NOTE: You can stop a search at any time by  
pressing  
.
Make and Receive Calls  
The procedures for making and receiving calls apply to any type  
of call; Skype-to-Skype calls, SkypeOut calls, and SkypeIn calls.  
Furthermore, you can use your phone for landline telephony.  
Call a Skype Contact  
To make a Skype call:  
1. Press  
to select Contacts.  
ꢀ. Use  
or  
to select a contact from  
the list. (See page ꢀ1 for Skype status.)  
ꢁ. Press  
to call. Wait for the call to  
connect, ring, and be answered. Press  
to end the call.  
19  
Dial a Landline Number  
To dial a landline number:  
1. Use the keypad to enter the number.  
Press to call the number.  
1231234567  
Options  
NOTE: When using SkypeOut always  
enter area code and telephone number.  
Clear  
Select how to dial this  
number  
2. Use  
to select landline or SkypeOut  
and press  
.
Dial on SkypeOut  
Dial on landline  
Select  
Back  
3. Wait for the call to connect, ring and be  
answered. Press to end the call.  
1231234567  
0:00:11  
Handsfree  
Hold  
NOTE: You can select a preferred line for dialing  
by going to Menu > Settings > Phone settings  
> Preferred line. Choose one of the following  
options:  
1. Always landline  
2. Always SkypeOut  
3. Always ask  
Receive a Call  
When someone calls you, the ringing tone sounds and the  
incoming call message is displayed. To receive a Skype, SkypeIn or  
landline call:  
1. Press  
to receive the call.  
to end the call.  
2. Press  
Adjust the Earpiece Volume  
During a call just press  
or  
to increase or decrease the  
volume. The setting will be retained after the call is terminated.  
ꢀ0  
Mute the Microphone  
During a call just press  
to unmute.  
to mute the microphone. Press again  
Speakerphone  
During a call you can switch between the speaker and earpiece.  
1. Press  
ꢀ. Press  
to select Speaker.  
again to return to Earpiece.  
Start a New Call During a Call  
To start a new call during an active call;  
1. Press  
to put your active call on Hold.  
ꢀ. Use the keypad to enter a new number manually or locate the  
number on your Contact list.  
ꢁ. Press  
by pressing  
to call the number. You can toggle between callers  
.
ꢂ. Press  
to end the call.  
3 Way Conference Calling  
If you have two calls on the line, either through call waiting or  
by starting a new call during a call, you can conference the calls  
together.  
1. Press  
to choose Options.  
ꢁ. Use  
to navigate and highlight Join in Conference to  
conference the landline and Skype call to your handset.  
You can end the conference by pressing the  
.
You now have only one call active and the other on hold. Check  
the top of the display to see which call is active, Landline or Skype.  
1. Press  
call, press the  
hold. Press  
to swap between calls. If you want to end either  
to terminate. The other call will be still be on  
to resume call.  
ꢀ. Press  
to terminate call.  
ꢀ1  
Skype Features Supported by the  
GE/Skype Phone  
After you have created your Skype account, you can call other  
people with Skype accounts for free. Skype also offers additional  
subscription features, including:  
All of these features are supported by your new GE/Skype phone  
Allows you to make calls to ordinary landline and  
mobile phones.  
SkypeOut  
Provides you with an ordinary phone number  
for receiving calls on your GE/Skype phone from  
ordinary landline and mobile phones.  
SkypeIn  
Skype Voicemail allows you to receive voicemail  
messages and record a greeting.  
Skype  
Voicemail  
Main Display  
The main display of yourGE/Skype phone provides various status  
indicators and access to the Skype menu-based interface. The  
illustration below shows the main screen and its elements.  
Battery  
Radio  
status  
signal  
status  
Notifications  
Skype™  
online  
status  
Current time  
Skype credit  
Action  
Action  
Indicates the strength of the radio signal.  
No radio signal.  
Radio Signal  
Status  
Radio signal.  
Indicates the status of the battery.  
Low level.  
Battery Status  
Partially charged.  
Fully charged.  
Charging.  
ꢀꢀ  
Notifications  
Display notification icons.  
Missed call.  
New voicemail.  
Exchange contact details request.  
Silent mode is active.  
Keypad locked.  
Skype credit is about to expire.  
Headset connected.  
Diverting calls to voicemail.  
Call forwarding..  
Skype Online  
Status  
Indicates your current Skype online status.  
Online (green).  
Away.  
Not available.  
Skype Me. Available for calls from anyone.  
Do not Disturb. Indicates you are busy.  
Offline (not signed in).  
Invisible (gray). Online, but unseen by others.  
The time that is currently set.  
Current Time  
Skype Credit  
Action  
Your current Skype credit balance.  
Left soft key.  
Selects the current menu item or confirms a  
setting, depending on the current screen.  
Action  
Right soft key.  
Cancels the last action or returns to the previous  
screen, depending on the current screen.  
Shortcut to outgoing calls.  
Shortcut to call history.  
Short key press is a shortcut to the Skype  
status menu.  
Shortcut to search Skype users.  
Mute ringer during an incoming call.  
Shortcut to intercom available handsets.  
ꢀꢁ  
Programming Your Phone  
Main Menu  
The Main menu provides easy access to all of your GE/Skype  
phone settings.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter  
the main Menu.  
ꢀ. Use  
or  
to navigate and highlight  
an item. press  
by pressing  
, to select, or go back  
.
The following table outlines the Main menu items:  
Your contact list and the current Skype status  
Contacts  
of your contacts.  
Your calls, missed calls, incoming  
and outgoing calls, voicemails and  
exchange contact details.  
History  
Adds a Skype user or SkypeOut number to  
your contact list.  
Add Contact  
Intercom  
Allows communication between two  
handsets (Requires purchase of additional  
handsets).  
Sign into or out of Skype, create a new  
account, change your profile, change your  
password, choose auto sign-in.  
Status  
Searches for Skype contacts online.  
Search  
View Skype credit, SkypeIn and Skype Voice-  
mail status.  
Services  
Settings for call divert, privacy, manage blocked  
users, tones, time and date, cordless settings,  
phone settings, information and advanced  
settings.  
Settings  
ꢀꢂ  
Skype Settings  
In order to adjust the settings in the following Skype menus, you  
must have a Skype account configured and be online.  
Sign into Skype  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the Sign in menu.  
2. Use  
to select Sign in to Skype.  
3. Use the keypad to enter your Skype name and press  
.
4. Use the keypad to enter your password and press  
. If you  
and choose “Sign in”. Then choose “Forgot your password?” and  
follow the directions on your computer screen.  
5. You are now asked whether you want to save your Skype name  
and password for automatic sign-in. Press  
to accept,  
to decline.  
NOTE: Your first sign in has to be manual, but  
after that you can activate Auto sign in and  
sign in to your Skype account automatically, in  
case you should turn off the base station or the  
handset.  
Contacts  
Your list of contacts contains all Skype users as well as all landline  
phone users that you have added. There is a limit of ꢀ00 entries  
you can make, but your contact list can nevertheless hold  
hundreds of contacts.  
It is easy to access your list of contacts:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter  
the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
to select Contacts.  
ꢀ5  
Send Voicemail to a Contact  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
2. Press  
to select Contacts.  
3. Use  
pressing  
or  
to find a contact, and select the contact by  
.
ꢂ. Press  
and  
to select Send voicemail.  
NOTE: If contact does not subscribe to Skype  
voicemail service you will not be able to send  
voicemail.  
View Contact’s Skype Profile  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
2. Press  
to select Contacts.  
3. Use  
pressing  
or  
to find a contact, and select the contact by  
.
ꢂ. Press  
and  
to select View profile.  
Advanced Contact Menu  
Rename a Contact  
You can change the name of a contact.  
If a contact has a Skype user name that is not very informative,  
you can give them a more distinctive name to be shown on your  
contact list.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
to select Contacts.  
ꢁ. Press  
or  
to find a contact, and select the contact by  
pressing  
.
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
to select Advanced.  
to select Rename.  
6. Enter the desired new name using the keypad.  
Remove a Contact  
You can remove a contact. Your options are:  
Remove and block: Remove and block a contact. Please note  
that this option only applies for Skype contacts.  
ꢀ6  
Remove: Remove a contact from your Contact list. This option  
applies to Skype as well as landline contacts.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
to select Contacts.  
and to find and select a contact.  
and  
and  
and  
to select Advanced.  
to select Remove.  
to select the required type of removal you  
prefer (Remove and block, Remove).  
7. In both cases you are asked whether you really want to remove  
the contact. Press  
to remove the contact,  
to cancel.  
Edit a SkypeOut Contact Number  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
6. Use  
to select Contacts.  
and  
to find and select a contact.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Edit.  
and  
and  
to clear and the keypad to retype revised number.  
Block/Unblock a Contact  
You can block a Skype contact to prevent them from calling, thus  
avoiding all contact. Please note that this option only applies to  
Skype calls. You can see your blocked contacts under Settings  
>
Manage blocked users. At any time you can choose to unblock a  
blocked contact.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
to select Contacts.  
and  
and  
and  
to find and select the contact.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Block.  
again to unblock.  
to block, press  
ꢀ7  
Request Contact Details  
You can send an authorization request to a Skype user – and if it is  
accepted, you can see his or her online status.  
When adding a contact to your Contact list you will be prompted  
to specify if you want to send an authorization request. We  
recommend that you send this request but you do not have to do  
so – and you can send the request whenever you wish to. If you do  
not send the request, you will never be able to see the contact’s  
online presence status. Users who have not been authorized will  
be indicated by  
in on your contact list.  
Similarly, you will receive an authorization request whenever a  
Skype user adds you to his or her Contact list. By accepting the  
request, you allow the user to see your online status.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Contacts.  
to select Advanced  
to select Request details.  
6. Use the keypad to enter any text to be sent along with your  
request.  
7. Press  
to send the request.  
NOTE: You can only request details from users  
whose online status is shown with a  
.
Call History  
When signed into Skype, you can see all call history information,  
including missed calls, outgoing calls, incoming calls, contact  
requests or voicemails. Whenever there is an entry on one of the  
lists, you can see the details, such as the phone number, name  
(when accessible) and a time log indicating when the entry was  
received. Please note that the lists are only visible while signed into  
Skype and can only contain ꢁ0 entries – the oldest ones will be  
deleted first. Your options are:  
All calls: A list containing all missed, incoming and outgoing  
calls. Please note that landline as well as Skype calls will be  
registered.  
These are your options when working with the lists:  
Call: Call the number.  
Send voicemail: Return a call with a voicemail. Please  
note that this works only with Skype calls.  
Details: View details regarding the call.  
ꢀ8  
Delete: Remove the entry.  
View profile: View the profile for the entry. Please note  
that this works only with Skype calls.  
Add to contacts: Add an entry to your Contact list.  
Clear list: Delete all entries on the list.  
Missed calls: A list showing only the missed calls. Please note  
that landline as well as Skype calls are registered.  
Incoming calls: A list showing only the incoming calls. Please  
note that landline as well as Skype calls are registered.  
Outgoing calls: A list showing only the outgoing calls. Please  
note that landline as well as Skype calls are registered.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
to select History.  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
to view the preferred history (All calls,  
Missed calls, Incoming calls, Outgoing calls, Voicemails,  
Contact requests).  
Caller ID (CID)  
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller  
ID features, you must subscribe to either the  
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call  
Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling  
while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to  
Call Waiting Caller ID Service.  
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your  
local phone company. This information can include the phone  
number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and  
time.  
Receiving CID Records  
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted  
between the first 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.  
Call Waiting Caller ID  
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your phone  
company; if you receive an incoming call, a beep indicates the  
presence of a Call Waiting call on the line and the display shows  
Call waiting and Answer Call.  
If you also subscribe to Caller ID service, the display will identify  
the caller.  
ꢀ9  
1. Press  
to select Yes and answer the call. The top of the display  
will show which call is active, Landline or Skype. The original call  
will be put on hold and you will be connected to the new call.  
ꢀ. Press  
to select Swap Calls and go back to original caller  
and put the second call on hold. You can toggle between callers  
by pressing the  
again.  
NOTE: During a landline call, if the incoming call  
is on the landline, when you hear the call waiting  
beep in the handset receiver, press the  
button  
to put the current call on hold and answer the  
incoming call. Press again to return to the  
original call  
.
Dialing Landline or Skype calls from  
Call History  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press  
to view All calls history, which includes missed calls,  
incoming calls and outgoing calls.  
ꢁ. Use  
or  
to select the desired record.  
to call.  
ꢂ. Press  
a. If the Skype history is selected, it will dial automatically.  
b. If the landline history is selected, it will prompt you to select  
between Dial on SkypeOut or Dial on Landline. Use  
or  
to select the desired calling method.  
NOTE: If Dial on Landline is selected, you can  
select the dialing format (7, 10, or 11 digits).  
Use  
or  
to select the desired format.  
Storing Landline CID or Skype Records in  
Internal Memory  
In order to store Landline CID or Skype information, you need to  
be signed into Skype. This is because all records including Landline  
CID are stored in your Skype contact list. This Skype contact list  
will act as your address book for the phone.  
1. Make sure that you are signed into Skype. Please refer to Sign  
into Skype section (page ꢀ5)  
ꢀ. Press  
to view All calls history, which includes missed calls,  
incoming calls and outgoing calls.  
ꢁ. Use  
or  
and  
to select the desired record.  
ꢂ. Press  
to select Add to contacts.  
ꢁ0  
Deleting a CID Record  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press  
to view All calls history, which includes missed calls,  
incoming calls and outgoing calls.  
ꢁ. Use  
or  
and  
and  
to select the desired record.  
to select Delete.  
to return to the standby mode.  
ꢂ. Press  
Note: Press  
Voicemails  
Listen to your voicemail  
Callers can leave a message for you. Whenever someone sends  
you a voicemail, the message You have 1 new voicemail will be  
displayed on your GE/Skype phone.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select History.  
to select Voicemails.  
to select the voicemail of your choice.  
to select options (Play, Call, Send voicemail, Details,  
Delete, View profile, Add to contacts, My greeting).  
Play: Play back the voicemail.  
Call: Call the person who has left the voicemail for you.  
Send voicemail: Send the person who has left the message for  
you a voicemail.  
Details: View the details of the voicemail (Name, number, date,  
time, duration).  
Delete: Remove the voicemail.  
View profile: View the profile of the person who has sent the  
voicemail.  
Add to contacts: Add the person who has left the voicemail for  
you to your Contact list.  
My greeting: Playback or record your personal welcome  
greeting.  
NOTE: If you activate your voicemail through  
Settings > Divert > Voicemail, the voicemail will  
only work with incoming Skype and SkypeIn calls,  
not with calls on your landline.  
ꢁ1  
Contacts Requests  
Skype protects the privacy of its users by requiring exchange  
contact details on names added to a contact list. You will receive  
an authorization request whenever a Skype user adds you to his  
or her Contact list. By accepting the request, you allow the user to  
see your online status.  
Add Contact  
Skype See page 16.  
Phone Number See page 17.  
Intercom  
The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with  
another registered handset without tying up the telephone line,  
allowing you to still receive incoming calls.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Intercom.  
to select Internal call to all or choose a  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
particular handset you wish to call.  
NOTE: You must have purchased additional  
handsets and have registerd them to the base  
unit. If youhave only one handset, the display will  
show Only one handset is registered.  
Receiving an Intercom Call  
When you receive an intercom call, your handset will ring, and the  
screen will display Incoming call with Intercom on top banner. To  
answer the call press  
on the handset.  
Status  
Sign into Skype See page 15.  
Create New Account See page 1ꢂ.  
Change Status  
Change your online status  
Your online status can be seen by all Skype contacts authorized  
by you. For more on this, please see Main Display section (page  
ꢀꢀ-ꢀꢁ). For more on authorizations, please see Request Contact  
Details section (page ꢀ8) of the manual.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
and  
to select Status.  
to select Change status.  
ꢁꢀ  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
to select your preferred status (Offline,  
Online, Skype me, Away, Not available, Do not disturb,  
Invisible).  
NOTE: You can also press  
from the Idle screen  
in order to change your Skype status.  
When you select Do not disturb, you mute all  
incoming Skype as well as landline calls.  
Sign Out  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Status.  
to select Sign out.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
to confirm.  
My Profile  
Change your Skype profile  
In My profile you can tell other Skype users a bit about yourself.  
Please note that any Skype user can see all configurations you  
make in Details shown to all, even the Skype users you have not  
authorized.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Status.  
to select My profile.  
to select your preferred profile (Details  
shown to all, Private).  
5. In Details shown to all, press  
and  
to select your  
preferred setting (Show my picture, Skype name, Full name,  
Gender, Birthdate, Country/region, State/province, City,  
Language, Home phone, Office phone, Mobile, Home page,  
About me, Mood).  
a. In Show My Picture, press  
to select.  
NOTE: In Show My Picture, the pictures for use  
with your profile must be edited on a computer  
with a Skype client.  
b. In Skype name, please note that you cannot change your  
Skype name here.  
c. In Full name, use the keypad to enter your data.  
ꢁꢁ  
d. In Gender, use  
to select (Male, Female, Unspecified).  
e. In Birthdate, enter the month using the keypad, press  
to  
go to the day and enter the day using the keypad, press  
again to go to the year and enter the year using the keypad.  
f. In Country/Region, use  
/
and  
to select.  
g. In State/Province and City, use the keypad to enter your  
data.  
h. In Language, use  
/
and  
to select.  
i. In Home phone, Office phone, Mobile, Home page, About  
me and Mood, use the keypad to enter your data.  
In Private you can enter your e-mail address. The address will not  
be shown to other Skype users and is merely used for the search  
function: Save your private e-mail address in Private, and users  
who know this address will be able to find you by searching for it  
on Skype.  
1. In Private, press  
to select options (Edit, Remove, Add)  
NOTE: All data regarding home phone, office  
phone and mobile supplied by a Skype user will be  
recorded in your Contact list when you add the user.  
Change Password  
You can change the Skype password used for signing in to your  
Skype account. See Create a new Skype account for more  
information.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Status.  
to select Change password.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
and  
ꢂ. Enter your password using the keypad, then press  
.
5. Enter your new password, then press  
6. Repeat your new password, then press  
.
.
Auto Sign In  
Choose auto or manual sign in  
Your first sign in has to be manual, but after that you can activate  
Auto sign in and sign in to your Skype account automatically, in  
case you should turn off the base station or the handset. If you  
activate Prompt, you have to enter your Skype password every  
time you sign in. We therefore recommend that you choose Auto  
sign in.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢁꢂ  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Status.  
to select Auto sign in.  
to select your preferred sign in mode  
(Automatically, Prompt).  
Search  
You can search for Skype users directly from your handset.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press and to select Search.  
ꢁ. Using the keypad, enter a Skype name, a full name or user’s  
e-mail.  
NOTE: You can enter partial information, however  
the handset is limited to the number of entries it  
can display. If entry is not specific enough then  
you may have to re-enter the name with more  
detail. Use  
ꢂ. Press to display options; Search again, Call, Add to  
contacts or View profile.  
or  
to select the desired contact.  
Services  
Skype offers customers additional features on a subscription  
basis. The services include the purchase of SkypeOut minutes,  
Skype voicemail and SkypeIn number. Using your computer, go to  
features.  
Skype Credit  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Services.  
to select Skype credit. The display will show  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
your remaining balance in your skype account. To change the  
SkypeIn  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Services.  
to select SkypeIn.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
to select. If you have purchased a SkypeIn number,  
the display will show the expiration date of your subscription.  
ꢁ5  
Voicemail  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
to select Services.  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
to select Voicemail. If you have purchased  
voicemail from Skype, the display will show the expiration date  
of your subscription.  
Settings  
Call Divert  
You can configure your GE/Skype phone to forward all incoming  
Skype calls either to a landline/mobile phone or to your Voicemail.  
Please note that in order to use this function, you have to have  
Skype credits. Your options are:  
Call forward: Activate forwarding to another phone number.  
You will be prompted to enter the relevant number. Please  
remember to enter the country code.  
Call forward number: Edit the phone number whenever Call  
forward is active.  
Voicemail: Activate your Voicemail, allowing callers to leave a  
message after listening to your welcome message.  
Welcome message: After activating Voicemail you can record  
your welcome message. If you do not record a personal  
message, the Skype standard message will be used instead.  
Regarding forwarding of landline calls: Please contact your  
landline provider.  
Call Forward  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Settings.  
select Call divert.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
to select Call forward.  
and to select the required option (Yes, No).  
6. After selecting Yes, you are will be prompted to enter the  
number to which you want your calls forwarded.  
NOTE: Remember that all numbers (even local  
numbers) must be entered in the following format:  
+” followed by “country code”, “area code” and  
number”.  
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Voicemail Activation  
NOTE: You must purchase a Skype voicemail  
service.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
select Call divert.  
to select Voicemail.  
to select the required option (Yes, No).  
Welcome Message  
Create a personal voicemail greeting  
Skype voicemail has a default voicemail greeting.  
You can also create your personal welcome greeting to, which will  
be played back to people calling you whenever you are not unable  
to answer the call.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Call divert.  
to select Welcome message.  
to select Options.  
6. Press Record new to record your welcome greeting, and press  
Play to hear the recorded message recorded.  
Privacy  
You can limit whom you wish to accept a Skype or SkypeIn call  
from. Your choices are:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Settings.  
to select Privacy.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
to select Skype calls, then press  
and  
select  
your preferred privacy status for incoming Skype calls (Anyone,  
Contacts, If details shared).  
Anyone: All Skype users can call you, even users not on your  
Contact list.  
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Contacts: Skype users can call you only if they are on your  
Contact list.  
If details shared: Only Skype users authorized by you can call.  
5. Press  
and  
to select SkypeIn calls, then press  
and  
to select your preferred privacy status for incoming SkypeIn  
calls (Anyone, Contacts, Known numbers).  
Anyone: You can receive calls from anyone calling your  
SkypeIn number.  
Contacts: Only SkypeOut contacts on your Contact list can call  
you.  
Known numbers: Only SkypeIn calls providing a Caller ID will  
be accepted.  
Manage Blocked Users  
If you have previously blocked a Skype user you can unblock them  
through this menu.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
Tones  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
select Manage blocked users.  
to select desired Skype contact.  
to unblock user.  
You can configure keypad tones, ring tones etc. on your GE/Skype  
phone. The following are just a few examples.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Settings.  
to select Tones.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
and  
Incoming Alert Type  
You can define how you want your GE/Skype phone to alert you  
with incoming calls:  
Ringing: The handset will ring as long as the incoming call is  
active.  
Ring once: The handset will ring only once.  
Beep once: The handset will make one beep only on an  
incoming call.  
1. From Tones, press  
to select Incoming alert type.  
ꢁ8  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
to select your preferred alert type (Ringing,  
Ring once, Beep once).  
Ring Tones  
You can define how you want your GE/Skype phone to ring on  
incoming calls.  
1. From Tones , press  
and  
to select Ring tones.  
ꢀ. Press and  
to select your preferred ring tone (Silent,  
Melody 1 - 11, Beep).  
Intercom Ring Tones  
1. From Tones, press  
to select Intercom ring tones.  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
to select your preferred ring tone.  
Landline Ring Tones  
1. From Tones, press  
to select Landline ring tones.  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
to select your preferred ring tone.  
Ringing Volume  
You can adjust the ringing volume of the handset for incoming  
calls.  
1. From Tones , press  
and  
to select Ringing volume.  
ꢀ. Change the ringer volume level using  
/
.
Notification Alert  
You can choose whether you want to be alerted by a tone  
whenever you receive a voicemail or an authorization request.  
1. From Tones , press  
and  
to select Notification alert.  
ꢀ. Press  
and  
to select your preferred alert type (Beep,  
Silent).  
NOTE: Whenever you receive a voicemail, miss  
a call, or get an authorization request, the  
button will flash a blue light signal. Just press  
to see your options.  
Keypad Tones  
Adjust the keypad tones  
You can choose whether you want to hear a tone whenever you  
press a key or whether you want your keys to be silent.  
1. From Tones , press  
ꢀ. Press and  
and  
to select Keypad tones.  
to select your preferred setting (On, Off).  
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Time & Date  
Your GE/Skype phone will always obtain time and date information  
from the Internet. Thus, you only have to configure the Time zone  
and Daylight saving settings. When this is done, the time and  
date obtained by your GE/Skype phone from the Internet will be  
adjusted according to your choices.  
In Time zone it is important that you choose the correct time zone,  
otherwise the time shown on the idle screen will not be right. In  
Daylight saving you have two options. Choose Daylight saving if  
you live in an area that adheres to DST, and choose Standard in all  
other zones.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Time and date.  
to select Time zone.  
to select your preferred time zone (GMT -1ꢀ  
-GMT +1ꢁ).  
6. Press  
and  
select Daylight saving.  
7. Press  
and  
to select your preferred mode (Daylight  
saving, Standard).  
If you wish to adjust the Time format and Time separator as well  
as the Date format and Date separator settings, this is easily  
done here.  
Cordless Settings  
Register / Deregister your handset  
Use the Register function whenever you need to register your  
handset with a base station, for instance when registering the  
handset with a base station other than the one you are already  
registered to. Use the Deregister function to deregister your  
handset from a base station.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
select Cordless settings.  
to select Register handset or Deregister  
handset.  
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NOTE: To make registration possible, make sure  
that the base station has registration mode  
enabled. This is done by pressing Reset on the  
back of the base station.  
Handset Name  
This menu allows you to enter a name for the handset, which  
displays on the top banner of the idle screen.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
select Cordless settings.  
to select Handset name.  
ꢁ. Enter the handset name (up to 1ꢀ characters).  
ꢂ. Press to save your selection.  
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the  
button  
to backspace and delete one character at a time or  
press and hold to delete all.  
Phone Settings  
Contrast  
You can adjust the contrast of your display.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
to select Settings.  
to select Phone settings.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
to select Contrast.  
5. Change the Contrast level using  
/
.
Should you accidentally select a setting which makes it hard for  
you to find the Contrast menu again, use this shortcut:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the number 5 key three times.  
Language  
You can select a language other than English but only if your  
GE/Skype phone is connected to the Internet.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Phone settings.  
ꢂ1  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
to select Language.  
to select your preferred language (English,  
Espanol, Francais).  
Should you accidentally select a language which makes it hard for  
you to find the Language menu again, use this shortcut:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the number 8 key three times.  
Preferred Line  
You can configure how you want to route your outgoing calls  
when using  
These are your options:  
.
Landline: Select this option if you always want to route  
your landline and/or mobile phone calls via the landline  
(traditional telephony).  
SkypeOut: Select this option if you always want to route your  
calls to the landline and/or mobile phones via the Internet  
(SkypeOut).  
Always ask: Select this option if you want to always be  
prompted to specify the preferred routing for a call.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Phone settings.  
to select Preferred line.  
to select your preferred port (Landline,  
SkypeOut, Always ask).  
Region  
Skype does not know the location where you are connected to  
the Internet, therefore you will always have to enter the country  
setting when calling landline phones and/or mobile phones via  
the Internet (SkypeOut). Your country code is preset for the United  
States (+1). Thus, a country code is only needed when calling  
someone in a country other than your own.  
In some countries area codes are used, for instance when calling  
between states or regions. If you live in a country where such area  
codes are used, you can save your settings in Area code. Please  
note that you can only choose this function if the code you have  
saved in Country code applies to a country where area codes are  
in fact used.  
ꢂꢀ  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Phone settings.  
to select Country Code, then enter your  
preferred country code using the keypad.  
5. Press to save your selection.  
6. Press and to select Area code, then enter your  
preferred area code using the keypad.  
7. Press to save your selection.  
Information  
Support information  
Here you will find documentation on FAQ, trouble shooting and  
new features.  
Advanced  
Internet Settings  
You can configure settings such as IP mode, IP address, Skype  
proxy and Firmware proxy. However, if you have an advanced  
Internet connection and are not familiar with firewalls and ports,  
we recommend that you consult someone with knowledge on this  
In IP mode you can choose Dynamic or Static. The default setting  
of your GE/Skype phone is dynamic IP mode which covers the  
needs of most users.  
Should you wish to attach the base station to an Internet  
connection using the static IP mode instead, this is how to  
configure this mode:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Internet settings.  
to select IP mode.  
and  
to select Static.  
7. An Install Wizard will guide you through the configuration.  
ꢂꢁ  
In Skype proxy you can configure all the settings regarding this  
proxy. This is how to do it:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
8. Press  
and  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Internet settings.  
to select Skype proxy.  
to select Proxy.  
and  
to select Yes.  
and  
to select the proxy host type (Automatic,  
HTTPS, SOCKS5).  
9. Automatic may be selected if your proxy supports this feature.  
If you select one of the other options, an Install Wizard will  
guide you through the relevant configuration.  
In Firmware proxy you can configure all the settings regarding  
this proxy. This is how to do it:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
and  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Internet settings.  
to select Firmware proxy.  
to select Proxy.  
and  
to select Yes.  
8. Use the keypad to enter the HTTP proxy IP Address. An Install  
Wizard will guide you through the configuration.  
Firmware Update  
You can check to see which software version your GE/Skype  
phone is presently using as well as upgrade to the most recent  
version. Your options are:  
Latest Firmware: Displays the latest firmware version. Please  
note that you cannot use your GE/Skype phone during the  
update process. The update typically lasts 15-60 minutes,  
depending on your Internet connection and the numer of  
handsets you have registered to the base.  
ꢂꢂ  
Current firmware: Displays the firmware version currently  
used by your GE/Skype phone.  
All Firmware vers.: Displays a list of all accessible firmware  
versions that your GE/Skype phone can use. Thus, you can  
choose to downgrade to an older version.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
5. Press  
and  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Firmware update.  
to select the required optionitem (Latest  
Firmware, Current Firmware All Firmware vers.).  
6. Under Latest Firmware , press  
to install. Please be aware  
that the download can take some time. The handset will prompt  
you when the firmware update is finished.  
7. Under Current Firmware, you find specifications of the  
firmware version presently used in the base station and the  
handset.  
8. Under All Firmware vers. , you can see prior updates. Press  
and  
to select your preferred version.  
9. Press  
again to install the selected version. You will then be  
asked if you are sure you want to update. Press  
the update, or to cancel.  
to accept  
WARNING: DO NOT interrupt software update.  
If your GE/Skype phone has not finished the  
update after more than 2 hours, you will need to  
restart the GE/Skype phone by disconnecting and  
reconnecting the base station to the power outlet.  
Skype Ports  
In Skype ports you can configure all the settings regarding the  
incoming connection port. This is how to do it:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Skype ports, then enter your  
choices for Port and Alternative ports using  
.
ꢂ5  
Reset  
To restore the GE/Skype phone back to factory settings you can  
reset the phone and base. Please note, though, that all your  
personal settings will be lost.  
1. From the idle screen, press  
to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press  
ꢁ. Press  
ꢂ. Press  
and  
and  
and  
to select Settings.  
to select Advanced.  
to select Reset.  
Changing the Battery  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or  
personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc.  
approved model BYD NiMH H-AAA 900mAh  
1.2V, rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride AAA  
batteries, which is compatible with this unit.  
1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace  
battery.  
ꢀ. Remove the battery compartment door.  
ꢁ. Remove the batteries from the handset.  
ꢂ. Insert the new batteries.  
5. Put the battery compartment door back on.  
6. Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge.  
Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours)  
prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If  
you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance  
will be compromised.  
Battery Safety Precautions  
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Batteries of  
this type could release toxic materials which can cause injury.  
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the  
Nickel-metal Hydride battery listed in the User’s Guide.  
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.  
• Remove batteries if storing over ꢁ0 days.  
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product  
indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the  
rechargeable battery (or batteries).  
or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.  
ꢂ6  
Troubleshooting Guide  
ATTENTION: Before troubleshooting, update to the  
latest software version via Settings/Advanced/  
Firmware Update/Latest firmware. You should  
also restart your modem/router/switch and the  
base/gateway station by turning the power to  
these devices off and on.  
Telephone Solutions  
No dial tone  
• Check and repeat installation steps:  
Verify the base power cord is connected to a working electrical  
outlet. Verify the telephone line cord is connected to the base and  
the wall jack.  
• Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone,  
the problem might be your wiring or local service.  
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base.  
• Verify the batteries are installed correctly.  
Handset does not ring  
• Check the settings of the volume for your various handset tones and  
alerts via Settings / Tones/ etc.  
• The handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.  
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try  
unplugging some phones.  
• Check for dial tone.  
No sound from handset  
• Adjust handset volume.  
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out  
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base.  
• Verify the base is not plugged into an outlet with another household  
appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.  
• Another unit (for instance a computer) is using the Internet  
connection. Free up bandwidth by ending other ongoing Internet  
traffic or get an Internet connection with more bandwidth.  
• If you use a router it may be interfering with the sound. In order  
to obtain better sound, we recommend that you open the specific  
port shown under Settings/ Advanced/ Internet settings/ Skype  
ports to incoming TCP and/or UDP traffic. However, on some routers  
you cannot configure incoming UDP traffic although you can still  
configure rerouting of ports with incoming TCP traffic. If you are  
using several Skype clients on the same router, you must make sure  
that they are not using the same Skype Port.  
Unit beeps  
• Unit may be set to beep when handset is placed on base; check  
settings under Settings/Tones/Notification Alert.  
• Unit may be set to beep when voicemail is received; check settings  
under Settings/Tones/Notification Alert.  
• Clean charging contacts on cordless handset.  
ꢂ7  
• See solutions for “No dial tone”.  
• Replace the battery.  
Handset displays "BASE STATION CONNECTION LOST" or "NOT REGISTERED".  
• Handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.  
• Verify the power adaptor is properly installed.  
• Disconnect the handset battery and plug it in again. Place the  
handset on the cradle for at least ꢀ to ꢁ minutes.  
• Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in again. Then place the  
handset on the cradle for at least ꢀ to ꢁ minutes.  
Handset displays "HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION"  
• Follow the programming in the telephone procedures to re-register  
the handset to the base.  
• Press the SELECT button to begin handset registration. Follow  
instructions on Handset screen.  
Registration did not work  
• Charge the batteries for 16 hours. Re-register handset.  
• Uplug and then plug in the power adaptor. Re-register handset  
Caller ID Solutions  
No Display  
• Charge or replace the batteries.  
• Verify that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.  
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the base and reconnect it.  
Caller ID Error Message  
• The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid  
Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This  
message indicates the presence of noise on the line.  
No Caller ID  
• In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the  
standard name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone  
company.  
Skype Solutions  
Skype Ring Delay  
• When making a Skype-IN call, the landline caller hears ꢀ or more  
rings before the Handset starts to ring. This is a network connection  
problem.  
Cannot sign into Skype  
• If you do not have a Skype account you will need to create one via  
Status/Create new account.  
• Verify that you are using the correct login name and password, be  
sure to enter upper/lower case and special characters correctly.  
• Check to see that all cables are attached correctly.  
• The base station has not been provided an IP address; Check via  
Settings/ Information that an IP address is shown under IP address.  
If not, check your Internet connection. If you are using a router,  
switch or hub, restart the device(s) and then restart the base station.  
Please refer to Base station does not receive an IP address.  
ꢂ8  
• A network device may be blocking access to the Internet. Restart  
your network device/s (router/cable modem/dsl) and then restart  
your base station. If this does not help it may be because your  
devices have a high security setting or a firewall enabled. Please  
contact your Internet provider or router manufacturer.  
NOTE: Skype needs unrestricted outgoing TCP access to all  
destination ports over 10ꢀꢂ or to ports 80 and ꢂꢂꢁ in order to work  
properly. To obtain even better sound, we recommend that you open  
the specific port to incoming TCP and/or UDP traffic. Please check  
Settings/ Advanced/ Internet settings/ Skype ports.  
Base station does not receive an IP address.  
• You may be using an Internet connection with a static IP address.  
Configure the static IP address via Settings/ Advanced/ Internet  
settings/ IP mode. Select Static and enter the IP address; then follow  
the wizard to make the further required entries.  
• Other equipment, for instance a computer, has been connected to  
the Internet connection. Connect the base station to the Internet  
connection port. Turn on the base station and wait for about one  
hour. Restart the base station and check if your GE Skype phone  
works. Check via Settings / Information to see if the base station  
has received an IP address.  
Cannot connect to Skype from my workplace or school.  
• Most likely your base station is behind a proxy server, which are  
often used by companies and schools. Configure the Skype proxy via  
Settings/Advanced/ Internet settings/Skype proxy. Also, you have  
to configure via Settings/Advanced/ Internet settings/Firmware  
proxy. Please contact the IT support resource at your workplace or  
school for further information.  
The time on the idle display is incorrect.  
• The base station may not be connected to the Internet. The handset  
gets the time and date from the Internet. Connect the base station  
to the Internet and wait for a few minutes.  
• You may not have programmed your Time Zone and Daylight  
saving. Select your time zone via Settings/ Time and Date/ Time  
zone. Then select Settings/ Daylight saving and choose Daylight  
saving if you are in a zone with summertime, otherwise select  
Standard.  
• Your GE Skype phone may be behind a proxy server. In order for the  
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) to work, UDP/IP port 1ꢀꢁ must  
be set to open proxy.  
Cannot make a Skype to Skype call.  
• You may not be signed in. Choose Status/ Sign in and enter your  
Skype name and password when prompted for it. If you do not  
have a Skype account, you can create one via Status/ Create new  
account.  
• Your Internet connection may not be working. Please refer to Cannot  
sign in to Skype, in the Troubleshooting section.  
ꢂ9  
Cannot make a SkypeOut call.  
• You may not be subscribing to this service. You need to have  
SkypeOut credit to use this service. You can buy SkypeOut credit at  
• You are out of Skype credits. Check your available Skype credits via  
Service/ Skype Credit.  
SkypeOut call does not reach the person intended.  
• You may not have stored your country code. Check that your country  
code is registered via Settings/ Phone settings/ Region/Country  
code. You may also need to check your area code via Settings/  
Phone settings/ Region/ Area code.  
• For an international call, you may have dialled the country code  
incorrectly, please hold “0” until the display shows “+”, then dial the  
number starting with the country code.  
Cannot send voicemails.  
• You may not be subscribing to this service. You can buy SkypeOut  
active via Service/ Voicemail.  
Landline and mobile phones cannot call me via SkypeIn.  
• You may not be subscribing to this service. You can buy SkypeIn  
• You may be out of Skype credits. Check your status via Service/  
SkypeIn.  
• People calling your SkypeIn number may not wait long enough  
before they hang up. People calling you should allow the phone to  
ring at least five times before they hang up.  
Cannot call via my landline connection.  
• The base station is may not be connected to your landline. Connect  
the landline to your base station.  
• The landline may be out of order. Check your landline connection  
with another traditional phone if available and hear if there is a  
dialling tone. If not, contact your landline provider.  
• The base station may not be turned on. Turn on the base station.  
Cannot access the main menu Contacts.  
• You may be signed out from Skype. All contacts are stored in your  
Skype. Please sign in via Status/ Sign in to Skype. You can still place  
landline calls without a Skype connection.  
Cannot see if a Skype contact is online as his or her online status is always  
shown as  
.
• The contact in question may not have been authorized. Send an  
Authorization request: From Contacts, select Option/ Advanced/  
Request details. Whenever a person has accepted your request, you  
will be able to see his or her online status.  
The main menu Skype Call History is suddenly empty.  
• You may be signed out of Skype.The Skype call History list is deleted  
whenever you sign out. Sign in via Status/ Sign in to Skype. Please  
note: Old Skype call details will not be restored at the next sign in.  
Landline call history will always be kept.  
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The handset does not charge when placed in the charger.  
• The handset may not be placed correctly in the charger. Check that  
the charger makes a beep when the handset is placed correctly.  
• The charger may not be connected to the power outlet or it is not  
turned on. Check that the power supply is connected to the outlet.  
Turn on the unit by pressing and holding the  
place the handset in the charger.  
Batteries may not be inserted correctly in the handset. Check  
button or simply  
placement. Use only the recommended rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.  
Cannot turn the handset on.  
• The batteries may not be charged. Place the handset in the charger.  
The handset will turn on automatically after some time in the  
charger.  
• The batteries may not be inserted correctly in the handset.  
The display is black.  
• The handset may not be turned on. Press and hold the  
for approximately two seconds to turn on the handset.  
button  
• The display contrast is wrong. From the idle screen, press Menu and  
555, then select your preferred contrast setting.  
There is no antenna symbol in the upper left hand corner of the display.  
• You may be too far away from the base station. Move the handset  
closer to the base station.  
• The base station may be turned off. Turn on the base station. The red  
LED light must be on at all times.  
Incorrect language on the handset.  
• You have chosen the wrong language. From the idle screen, press  
Menu and 888, then select your preferred language from the list.  
Cannot register the handset to the base station, the message ‘Open base  
station could not be found’ is shown on the handset.  
• The base station may be turned off. Turn the base station on. The  
LED light on the base station must be red.  
• The base station may not be in registration mode. Press the Reset  
button on the back of the base station, then press  
the handset.  
for Retry on  
• You may be too far away from the base station. Move the handset  
closer to the base station.  
Battery Solutions  
If you experience any of the following problems, even after fully recharging  
the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:  
• Short talk time  
• Poor sound quality  
• Limited range  
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General Product Care  
To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:  
• Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the  
phone.  
• Wipe the base station with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe. Never  
use a dry cloth as this can cause static discharge.  
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at  
a later date.  
• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and remote  
charger with a clean pencil eraser.  
Causes of Poor Reception  
• Aluminum siding.  
• Foil backing on insulation.  
• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio  
signals.  
• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves,  
televisions, entertainment centers, etc.  
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.  
• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.  
• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.  
• Handset battery is low.  
Accessory Information  
DESCRIPTION  
Handset charge cradle  
Belt clip  
MODEL NO.  
5-2746  
5-2765  
Wired headset  
5-2713  
To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and  
call toll-free 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged  
upon ordering. We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for  
each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is  
being sent. Items are subject to availability.  
5ꢀ  
Service  
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or  
warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-  
448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone  
network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect  
the equipment until the problem is resolved.  
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its  
authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to  
operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service,  
refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer  
service at 1-800-448-0329.  
Or refer inquiries to:  
Thomson Inc.  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
PO Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or  
jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a  
gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required  
during the warranty period.  
Purchase date ___________________________________________  
Name of store ___________________________________________  
5ꢁ  
Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
• Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
• One year, from date of purchase.  
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first  
rental or ꢂ5 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,  
whichever comes first.)  
What we will do:  
• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit.  
The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the  
original product’s warranty period.  
How you get service:  
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were  
originally provided with the product. We recommend using  
the original carton and packing materials.  
• ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted  
invoice which is evidence that the product is within the  
warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty  
service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.  
Also print your name and address and a description of the  
defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:  
Thomson Inc.  
11721 B Alameda Ave.  
Socorro, Texas 79927  
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for  
service not covered by the warranty.  
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc.  
accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.  
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight  
prepaid.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
• Customer instruction. (Your User’s Guide provides information  
regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any  
additional information, should be obtained from your dealer.)  
• Installation and setup service adjustments.  
• Batteries.  
• Damage from misuse or neglect.  
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other  
products.  
5ꢂ  
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card  
packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you  
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not  
required for warranty coverage.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
• The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable  
to this product. All other warranties, express or implied  
(including all implied warranties of merchantability or  
fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No  
verbal or written information given by Thomson Inc., its  
agents, or employees shall create a guaranty or in any way  
increase the scope of this warranty.  
• Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty  
is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Thomson Inc.  
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages  
resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any  
breach of any express or implied warranty on this product.  
This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are  
governed by the laws of the state of Indiana. Except to the  
extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty  
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on  
this product is limited to the applicable warranty period set  
forth above.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or  
exclusions may not apply to you.  
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may  
have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for  
warranty information.  
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Index  
A
E
Accessory Information  
Add a Skype Contact  
5ꢀ  
17  
Edit a SkypeOut Contact  
Number  
ꢀ7  
Add a SkypeOut or Landline  
F
Contact  
18  
ꢀ0  
ꢂꢁ  
ꢀ6  
ꢁꢂ  
Firmware Update  
First Time Start Up  
ꢂꢂ  
1ꢂ  
Adjust Earpiece Volume  
Advanced  
Advanced Contact Menu  
Auto Sign In  
G
General Product Care  
5ꢀ  
Getting Started with Skype 15  
B
Base Layout  
Base Station  
10  
1ꢁ  
H
Handset Layout  
Handset Name  
10  
ꢂ1  
Battery Safety Precautions ꢂ6  
Battery Solutions  
Before You Begin  
Block/Unblock a Contact  
51  
8
ꢀ7  
I
Important Installation  
Guidelines  
9
ꢁ8  
ꢂꢁ  
9
C
Incoming Alert Type  
Information  
Installation  
Call a Skype Contact  
Call Divert  
19  
ꢁ6  
ꢁ6  
ꢀ9  
ꢀ9  
ꢂ8  
Call Forward  
Installing Handset Battery 1ꢀ  
Call Waiting Caller ID  
Caller ID (CID)  
Caller ID Solutions  
Installing the Phone  
Intercom Ring Tones  
Internet Settings  
Introduction  
1ꢀ  
ꢁ9  
ꢂꢁ  
Causes of Poor Reception 5ꢀ  
ꢁ, 8  
Change Password  
Change Status  
Contacts  
Contacts Requests  
Contrast  
Cordless Settings  
Create New Account.  
Create New Skype Account 15  
ꢁꢂ  
ꢁꢀ  
17, ꢀ5  
ꢁꢀ  
K
Keypad Tones  
ꢁ9  
ꢂ1  
ꢂ0  
ꢁꢀ  
L
Landline Ring Tones  
Language  
ꢁ9  
ꢂ1  
5ꢂ  
Limited Warranty  
D
M
Deleting a CID Record  
Dial a Landline Number  
Dialing Landline or  
ꢁ1  
ꢀ0  
Main Display  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢀꢂ  
19  
ꢁ8  
ꢀ1  
ꢁꢁ  
Main Menu  
Make and Receive Calls  
Manage Blocked Users  
Mute the Microphone  
My Profile  
Skype calls from Call Historyꢁ0  
Digital Security System  
9
56  
Index  
N
T
Notification Alert  
ꢁ9  
Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
6
7
P
Telephone Jack  
Requirements  
Telephone Solutions  
Three Way Conference  
Calling  
Time & Date  
Tones  
Parts Checklist  
Phone Number.  
Phone Settings  
Preferred Line  
Privacy  
8
ꢁꢀ  
ꢂ1  
ꢂꢀ  
ꢁ7  
9
ꢂ7  
ꢀ1  
ꢂ0  
ꢁ8  
ꢂ7  
Programming Your Phone ꢀꢂ  
Troubleshooting Guide  
R
V
Receive a Call  
ꢀ0  
View Contact’s  
Skype Profile  
Receiving an Intercom Call ꢁꢀ  
Receiving CID Records  
Region  
Register / Deregister  
your handset  
Remove a Contact  
Request Contact Details  
Reset  
Ring Tones  
Ringing Volume  
ꢀ6  
ꢁ6  
ꢁ7  
ꢁ1  
ꢀ9  
ꢂꢀ  
Voicemail  
Voicemail Activation  
Voicemails  
ꢂ0  
ꢀ6  
ꢀ8  
ꢂ6  
ꢁ9  
ꢁ9  
W
Welcome Message  
ꢁ7  
S
Search for Skype Users  
19  
Send Voicemail to a Contact6  
Service 5ꢁ  
Sign Into a Skype Account 16  
Sign into Skype  
Sign Out  
ꢀ5, ꢁꢀ  
ꢁꢁ  
Skype Credit  
ꢁ5  
Skype Features Supported  
by the GE/Skype Phone  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢂ5  
ꢂ8  
ꢁꢀ  
ꢁ5  
ꢀ1  
Skype Ports  
Skype Solutions  
Skype.  
SkypeIn  
Speakerphone  
Start a New Call  
During a Call  
ꢀ1  
Storing Landline CID or Skype  
Records in Internal Memory ꢁ0  
57  
58  
59  
Skype™, SkypeMe™,  
SkypeOut™, SkypeIn™, Skype Voicemail™,  
the whole world can talk for free™,  
the Skype logo and the S logo  
are trademarks of Skype™.  
Thomson Inc.  
101 West 10ꢁrd Street  
Indianapolis, IN ꢂ6ꢀ90-110ꢀ  
© ꢀ007 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Model ꢀ8ꢁ10  
00017707 (Rev. 0 Dom E)  
07-ꢀ1  
Printed in Malaysia  

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