GE DECT 28821 User Manual

Model 28821 Series  
DECT 6.0 Cordless  
Handset Speakerphone  
Answering System  
User’s Guide  
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 6 handsets  
(by purchase of optional Model 28801 handset with charge cradle)  
Interference Information  
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may  
interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly  
installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual.  
Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there  
is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is  
suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the  
equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into  
separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/  
television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully  
tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to  
part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.  
Telephone Network Information  
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the  
telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify  
you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior  
notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the  
telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.  
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities,  
equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the  
operation of its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or  
performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely  
give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your  
telephone from your line.  
REN Number  
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the  
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.  
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.  
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.  
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 telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which  
operates in the 1.9ꢀGHz to 1.9ꢁGHz frequency range. Installation of  
this equipment is subject to notification and coordination with UTAM.  
Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and  
approved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted at 1-800-ꢂꢀ9-88ꢀ6.  
Table of Contents  
programmIng the telephone ...............20  
stanDBy sCreen ...................................... 20  
Programming FunCtions....................... 20  
Phone Book ............................................ 20  
reView reCorDs...................................... 20  
aDD reCorDs........................................... 21  
inserting a Pause in the  
Dialing sequenCe ................................ 21  
eDit reCorDs........................................... 22  
Delete reCorDs ...................................... 22  
Dialing a numBer From  
internal memory................................. 23  
ignore the inComing Call .................. 23  
room monitor........................................ 23  
answerer................................................. 24  
set alarm CloCk.................................... 24  
hanDset setuP........................................ 25  
language ............................................... 25  
hanDset name ...................................... 26  
ringer tone .......................................... 26  
ringer Volume...................................... 27  
ViP meloDy........................................... 27  
storing ViP meloDy............................ 28  
Changing a storeD ViP  
meloDy reCorD.................................. 28  
reViewing anD Deleting storeD ViP  
meloDy reCorD.................................. 29  
key tone................................................ 29  
set Day/time......................................... 29  
equalizer ............................................... 30  
area CoDe ............................................. 30  
tone/Pulse............................................ 30  
registration .......................................... 31  
De-registration ................................... 31  
Important InformatIon..........................2  
Interference InformatIon......................3  
telephone network InformatIon ..........3  
ren number ........................................4  
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) ..........4  
lIcensIng ..............................................4  
fcc rf radIatIon exposure statement .4  
InformatIon for dect product ...........4  
table of contents ................................5  
IntroductIon ........................................8  
before you begIn .................................8  
Parts CheCklist ........................................8  
telephone Jack requIrements ...............9  
InstallatIon .......................................10  
Digital seCurity system ........................ 10  
imPortant installation guiDelines ...... 11  
handset layout ..................................12  
base layout (top & front VIews)........13  
InstallIng the phone...........................14  
installing the hanDset Battery .......... 14  
Base station............................................ 15  
answerIng system setup .....................16  
answerer................................................. 16  
hanDset aCCess...................................... 16  
set PromPt language ........................... 17  
rings to answer .................................... 17  
message alert........................................ 18  
seCurity CoDe ........................................ 18  
sPeaker Volume...................................... 18  
VoiCe instruCtion................................... 19  
reCorDing the outgoing  
announCement..................................... 19  
reViewing anD Choosing the  
announCement..................................... 19  
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Table of Contents  
gloBal De-registration ...................... 32  
DeFault setting .................................... 33  
telephone operatIon ..........................33  
Visual inDiCators.................................... 33  
Base........................................................ 33  
hanDset ................................................. 33  
Vmwi / Visual ringer inDiCator  
on hanDset......................................... 33  
sPeakerPhone oPeration...................................34  
making a Call ........................................ 34  
answering Calls.................................... 34  
ignore the inComing Call .................. 35  
Call timer ............................................... 35  
auto stanDBy.......................................... 35  
ringer Volume (shortCut).................... 35  
Flash/Call waiting .............................. 35  
last numBer reDial............................... 36  
exit ........................................................... 36  
Page.......................................................... 36  
hanDset to hanDset Paging ............... 36  
Paging all hanDsets  
From a hanDset .................................. 37  
Paging From the Base/grouP Page.... 37  
mute......................................................... 37  
reCeiVer Volume Control .................... 37  
Do not DisturB (D-n-D) ................... 38  
Intercom operatIon ............................38  
making an interCom Call..................... 38  
reCeiVing an interCom Call ................. 39  
aDVanCeD interCom Features............... 39  
reCeiVing an inComing Call During an  
interCom Call .................................... 39  
using interCom with external  
two-way Calling................................ 39  
three-way Calling ............................ 39  
transFerring external Calls to other  
hanDsets............................................. 40  
caller Id (cId)..................................40  
Call waiting Caller iD........................ 41  
reCeiVing CiD reCorDs......................... 41  
storing CiD reCorDs............................ 41  
reViewing CiD reCorDs........................ 42  
Dialing a CiD numBer .......................... 42  
storing CiD reCorDs in  
internal memory................................. 42  
Deleting a CiD reCorD......................... 43  
Deleting all CiD reCorDs................... 43  
answerIng system operatIon ..............44  
message Counter inDiCator................. 44  
leaVing a message/memo..................... 44  
sCreening Calls From the Base........... 45  
message PlayBaCk.................................. 45  
memory Full........................................... 45  
erasing messages .................................. 45  
remote access ....................................46  
CorDless hanDset ................................. 46  
sCreening Calls From the hanDset.... 47  
aCCessing the answering system  
From another loCation ..................... 47  
memory Full........................................... 48  
belt clIp and optIonal headset .........48  
ConneCting the Belt CliP ..................... 48  
ConneCting an oPtional heaDset to the  
hanDset ................................................ 48  
changIng the battery .........................49  
battery safety precautIons ................49  
dIsplay messages ................................50  
telePhone Calls ................................ 39  
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Table of Contents  
answerIng system dIsplay messages ...52  
handset sound sIgnals ......................52  
troubleshootIng guIde.......................52  
telePhone solutions ............................. 52  
Caller iD solutions.............................. 54  
Battery solutions.................................. 54  
answerIng system solutIons ..............54  
causes of poor receptIon...................55  
general product care .......................55  
warranty...........................................56  
accessory InformatIon .......................57  
Index ..................................................58  
CAUTION:  
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK  
DONOTOPEN  
THE EXCLAMATION  
POINT WITHIN THE  
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THE LIGHTNING  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
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HAZARD, DO NOT  
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SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO  
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PERSONNEL.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
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PRODUCT TO RAIN  
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
7
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 28821)  
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.  
AC power  
adaptor  
Handset  
battery pack  
Base  
Handset  
Telephone line  
cord  
Battery  
compartment  
cover  
Belt clip  
Wall mount  
bracket  
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For Model 28821xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip,  
battery pack and cover than shown above.  
NOTE: If a speaker box is included in your package, it replaces one  
set of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover.  
For Model 28821xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,  
battery packs and covers than shown above.  
For Model 28821xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt  
clips, battery packs and covers than shown above.  
For Model 28821xx5 there will be FOUR additional handsets, charge cradles, belt  
clips, battery packs and covers than shown above.  
For Model 28821xx6 there will be FIVE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,  
battery packs and covers than shown above.  
Telephone Jack Requirements  
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular  
Wall plate  
telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here,  
installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack,  
call your local phone company to find out how to get one  
installed.  
Modular  
telephone  
line jack  
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Installation  
Digital Security System  
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,  
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.  
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at  
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby  
TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such  
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be  
placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such  
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away  
from these appliances.  
Certain other communications devices may also use the 1.9 GHz  
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these  
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.  
If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s  
manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid  
interference. Typical devices that may use the 1.9 GHz frequency  
for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless  
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems,  
and some long-range cordless telephone systems.  
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Important Installation Guidelines  
Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting,  
microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.  
Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.  
Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.  
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically  
designed for wet locations.  
Never touch non-insulated telephone wires 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  
Voice Mail Waiting  
Indicator (VMWI) /  
Visual Ringer  
display  
TALK  
(button)  
CALLER ID-VOLUME  
6(caller id/volume  
down button)  
CALLER ID-VOLUME  
5(caller id/volume up  
button)  
SPEAKER  
(button)  
END/cancel  
(button)  
delete/intercom/conf  
(delete/intercom/  
conference button)  
phonebook  
(button)  
review (button)  
skip (button)  
play/stop (button)  
erase (button)  
* tone (button)  
#pause (button)  
mute/menu OK  
(button)  
redial/format  
(button)  
microphone  
1ꢀ  
Base Layout (Top & Front Views)  
volume 5/ 6  
(buttons)  
delete (button)  
skip  
(button)  
repeat  
(button)  
PLAY/STOP  
(button)  
speed  
(button)  
Message Counter  
(indicator)  
memo  
(button)  
announce  
(button)  
ans on/off  
(answerer on/off  
button)  
do not disturb  
(do not disturb  
button)  
find  
(button)  
charge/in use  
voicemail  
(indicator)  
1ꢁ  
Installing the Phone  
Installing the Handset Battery  
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only  
the Thomson Inc. approved Model 5-2814 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.  
ꢁ. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.  
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed  
and can be inserted only one way.  
BATTERY  
PRESS DOWN  
FIRMLY  
BLACK  
RED WIRE  
ꢂ. Insert the battery pack.  
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.  
1ꢂ  
Base Station  
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and  
place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or  
you may mount it on the wall.  
ꢀ. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the  
base and the other end into a modular jack.  
ꢁ. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into  
the jack on the back of the base.  
ꢂ. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use voicemail indicator turns  
on, verifying the battery is charging.  
5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly  
charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.  
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage  
use only the 5-2812 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide.  
This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a  
vertical or floor mount position.  
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Answering System Setup  
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming  
calls. Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the answering system.  
Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off.  
The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator  
blinks when you have new messages.  
NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.  
Answerer  
In the Answerer Menu, there are five programmable submenus: Handset Access, Set  
Prompt Language, Rings to Answer, Message Alert and Security Code.  
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME (5 or 6) button to scroll to ANSWERER.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the submenu.  
Handset Access  
Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons (see  
“Answering System Setup”). The button functions are located on the handset above  
each number key. For example, to play messages:  
1. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.  
ꢁ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME  
( 6or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to access the answering system. ANSWERER  
REMOTE ACCESS shows on the display.  
Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the message.  
When you are finished listening to your messages, press the END/cancel button to  
exit.  
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Set Prompt Language  
From the Answerer Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5 or 6) button to scroll to PROMPT LANG.  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. PROMPT LANG 1ENG 2FRA  
3ESP shows in the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP, or use the  
CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or 6) button to scroll to the desired language.  
English is the default setting.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone.  
Rings to Answer  
This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to ring before  
the answering system answers a call.  
From the Answerer Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or 6) button to scroll to the RING TO ANSWER  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. RING TO ANSWER 3 4 5 6 TS  
shows in the display.  
ꢁ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or 6) button to scroll to the your selection. The  
default setting is 5.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and  
the new setting shows in the display.  
NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd  
ring if there are NEW messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th  
ring if there are NO new messages. This allows user to access their  
answerer from another location and then hang up after 4 rings to  
save long distance charges.  
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Message Alert  
This feature sets your answering system to give an alert tone every 10 seconds when  
there are new messages.  
From the Answerer Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or 6) button to scroll to the MESSAGE ALERT  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. NEW MSG ALERT 1ON 2OFF  
shows in the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the selection, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME  
(5or 6) button to scroll to the 1ON or 2OFF. The default setting is 2OFF.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and  
the new setting shows in the display.  
Security Code  
You can access the answering system from a tone dialing 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. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or 6) button to scroll to the SECURITY  
CODE sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. SECURITY CODE 1 2 3 shows in  
the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new ꢁ-digit security code. The default  
setting is 123.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and  
the new security code shows in the display.  
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete/intercom/conf button  
to delete the security code and begin again.  
Speaker Volume  
Use the volume (5or 6) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to a  
comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L5 is the maximum.  
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Voice Instruction  
If you need additional assistance, press the repeat button in standby mode and  
follow the voice instructions.  
Recording the Outgoing Announcement  
For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the  
microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.  
You may record an outgoing announcement in the answerer or choose the default for  
your current outgoing announcement.  
1. Make sure the answering system is ON.  
ꢀ. Press and hold the announce button until the speaker announces RECORD  
ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER TONE.  
ꢁ. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.  
ꢂ. Release the button when you finish your announcement.  
NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement,  
a default announcement plays instead. To return to the default  
announcement after you have recorded your own outgoing  
announcement, press the announce button and release it  
when you hear the beep. Or, press the delete button while the  
announcement is reviewing.  
Sample Outgoing Announcement  
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave  
your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you.  
Thanks.  
NOTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing  
announcement is 2 minutes.  
Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement  
Press and release the announce button to review and select this one as your  
outgoing announcement.  
NOTE: Press the PLAY/STOP button at any time to stop playing the  
announcement.  
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Programming the Telephone  
Standby Screen  
The handset displays the handset number and user name.  
Programming Functions  
The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features.  
You may program the following items in main menu: Phonebook, Room Monitor,  
Answerer, Set Alarm Clock and Handset Setup.  
Phone Book  
Each handset can store up to fifty records in phone book for quick dialing; each  
record can contain a maximum of ꢀ0-digit numbers and 15-character names.  
Review Records  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to PHONEBOOK.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter PHONEBOOK menu.  
5. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to VIEW RECORDS.  
6. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm, all records are shown in alphabetical  
order.  
7. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button or key in alphabet to view the  
records.  
ꢀ0  
Add Records  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to PHONEBOOK.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter PHONEBOOK menu.  
5. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to ADD RECORDS.  
6. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. ENTER NAME shows on the display.  
7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one  
letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press  
the ꢀ key twice for the letter B. Press the ꢂ key ꢁ times for the letter I. Press the  
5 key ꢁ times for the letter L. Press the 5 key ꢁ times for the second letter L, and  
press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key  
ꢂ times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the ꢂ key ꢁ  
times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the ꢂ key twice for the  
letter H.  
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the delete/intercom/conf button  
to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).  
8. Press the mute/menu OK button again to save your selection. The display shows  
ADD TEL NUMBER.  
9. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number (up to ꢀ0 digits, including  
pauses), and press the mute/menu button to confirm, The records are stored  
alphabetically in the phone book.  
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence (of a  
Stored Number)  
Press the #pause button on the handset’s touch-tone pad to insert a delay in dialing  
sequence when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9  
for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one  
digit in the dialing sequence.  
ꢀ1  
Edit Records  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to PHONEBOOK.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter PHONEBOOK menu.  
5. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to EDIT RECORDS.  
6. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm, display will show the records.  
7. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button or key in alphabet to move to  
desired record, press mute/menu OK button to confirm, ENTER NAME shows on  
the display.  
8. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 in “Add Records” section.  
Delete Records  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to PHONEBOOK.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter PHONEBOOK menu.  
5. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to DELETE RECORDS.  
6. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm, display will show the records.  
7. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button or key in alphabet to move to  
desired record, press the delete/intercom/conf button, DELETE? shows on the  
display.  
8. Press the delete/intercom/conf button or mute/menu OK button again to confirm.  
NOTE: If you don’t want to change or delete a record, simply  
press the END/cancel button, or wait for one minute to exit  
automatically.  
ꢀꢀ  
Dialing a Number from Internal Memory  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to PHONEBOOK.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter PHONEBOOK menu.  
5. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to VIEW RECORDS.  
6. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm.  
7. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button or key in alphabet to move to the  
desired number.  
8. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically.  
Ignore The Incoming Call  
With this feature, you can transfer all the incoming calls to the answering system.  
When the phone rings, press the END/cancel button on the handset. The answering  
system will answer the call for you.  
Room Monitor (applicable only with additional handsets)  
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu. ROOM MONITOR  
EXTENSION? shows in the display.  
5. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset number to be monitored.  
NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to 6 handsets by  
purchase of optional Model 28801 handset with recharge cradle),  
handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and so on  
respectively.  
ꢀꢁ  
6. The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset  
will turn on the speakerphone to monitor sound from the receiving handset.  
NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset  
must NOT be on the cradle.  
NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the handsets will emit an  
alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is an incoming  
call. You may press the SPEAKER button to quit room monitor and  
answer the call.  
NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the originating handset can be  
switched to monitor by handset earpiece by pressing the TALK button once.  
Switch back to speakerphone by pressing the SPEAKER button once.  
NOTE: Press the END/cancel button on the handset to exit room  
monitor mode.  
Answerer  
In the Answerer Menu, there are two programmable submenus: Set Alarm Clock and  
Handset Setup.  
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME (5 or 6) button to scroll to ANSWERER.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the submenu.  
Set Alarm Clock  
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to ALARM.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the submenu, ALARM 1ON 2OFF shows on  
the display.  
5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the selection, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME  
( 6or 5) button to scroll to 1ON or 2OFF.  
6. If you select ON, press the mute/menu OK button to confirm and advance Set  
Alarm Time sub-menu.  
7. Use the number keys to enter the time, then press the #/pause button to toggle  
between AM and PM.  
ꢀꢂ  
8. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm and advance Set Cycle Time  
sub-menu.  
9. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to select Once or Daily. The default  
setting is Once.  
10. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone.  
NOTE: If you select Daily, the system will follow the current time  
setting to turn on the alarm.  
Handset Setup  
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following  
items: Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key  
Tone, Set Day/Time, Equalizer, Area Code, Tone/Pulse, Registration, Deregistration  
and Default Setting.  
NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/cancel button  
at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to the menu.  
Language  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the SET LANGUAGE  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP  
shows in the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP, or use the  
CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the desired language. English is  
the default setting.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone and the selected language shows in the display.  
ꢀ5  
Handset Name  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. PresstheCALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the HANDSET  
NAME sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. HANDSET NAME shows in  
the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one  
letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press  
the ꢀ key twice for the letter B. Press the ꢂ key ꢁ times for the letter I. Press the  
5 key ꢁ times for the letter L. Press the 5 key ꢁ times for the second letter L, and  
press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key  
ꢂ times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the ꢂ key ꢁ  
times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the ꢂ key twice for the  
letter H.  
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete/intercom/conf button  
to backspace and delete one character at a time.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation  
tone and the handset name shows in the display.  
Ringer Tone  
You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies.  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the RINGER TONE  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. SET RINGER TONE 01 shows in  
the display. 01 is default setting.  
ꢁ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the desired setting (1  
through ꢀ0). You will hear a sample of the ringer tone/melody you select.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.  
NOTE: You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for ring tone to  
signal an incoming call.  
ꢀ6  
Ringer Volume  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. SET RINGER LEVEL 5 shows in the  
display.  
ꢁ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to your selection. LEVEL 5 is  
the default setting.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display.  
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the  
display.  
VIP Melody  
This features allows you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your  
attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person  
calls, the unit rings the normal ring for the first ring and then follows with VIP melody  
ring. You may choose from ten different polyphonic melodies and may store up to 10  
VIP records.  
NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are  
met.  
1. You have subscribed to Caller ID.  
2. You have your Caller ID record previously transferred to the  
memory. (Refer to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory). NO  
USER MEMORY will show in the display to remind the user to do CID  
record transfer first.  
ꢀ7  
Storing VIP Melody  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to VIP MELODY sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to select VIP melody feature and then display VIP  
1 record.  
-If VIP1 does NOT contain any specific number/records, it will display EMPTY.  
ꢁ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to select the specific VIP melody  
memory location (10 VIP locations) that does not contain any record.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to display SELECT MEMORY.  
NOTE: If the memory location does not contain any CID memory records and you  
are trying to mark a specific record as VIP MELODY, then SELECT MEMORY will  
not be displayed. Instead, NO USER MEMORY will display in prompt to alert the  
user.  
5. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to view the records from memory to be  
selected as VIP  
.
6. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm and then display VIP MELODY 01 to wait  
for the melody tone selection.  
7. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to select from melody 01 to melody 10  
(a testing tone is generated while making melody selection).  
8. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm.  
NOTE: If the desired number/record was previously stored in any  
one of the ten VIP melody records, DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in  
the display.  
Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record  
Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to change the number of a selected record and  
replace the old phone number with new phone number.  
When REPLACE VIP# ? shows in the display, you must press mute/menu OK button  
on the handset to confirm replacement.  
ꢀ8  
Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter to VIP MELODY menu.  
ꢀ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the desired VIP  
Melody Record.  
ꢁ. If you want to delete the information, press the delete/intercom/conf button on  
the handset while the entry displays. The display show DELETE VIP# ?.  
ꢂ. Press delete/intercom/conf again to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone  
and VIP# DELETED shows in the display.  
Key Tone  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the KEY TONE  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. SET KEY TONE 1ON 2 OFF shows  
in the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1 or ꢀ, or use the  
CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to your selection. 1ON is the default  
setting.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm and the key tone setting shows in  
the display.  
Set Day/Time  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the SET DAY/TIME  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. SET DAY MONDAY shows in the  
display. MONDAY is default setting.  
ꢁ. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to select from MONDAY to  
SUNDAY.  
ꢂ. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm your selection and advance SET TIME  
sub-menu.  
5. Use the number keys to enter the current hour and minute, then press the  
#/pause button to toggle between AM and PM.  
ꢀ9  
6. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone and the current time shows in the display.  
Equalizer  
This feature lets you to adjust the audio quality.  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to Equalizer.  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu.  
ꢁ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to desired selection. The  
default is Natural.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone.  
Area Code  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the AREA CODE  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. SET AREA CODE - - - shows in  
the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your ꢁ-digit area code.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and  
the new area code shows in the display.  
NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - -, press and release delete/  
intercom/conf when SET AREA CODE shows in the display.  
Tone/Pulse  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 5or 6) button to scroll to the TONE PULSE  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. TONE/PULSE 41TONE 2PULSE  
shows in the display. The default setting is “1 TONE”.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad or CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 5or 6) to enter 1 TONE or 2  
PULSE.  
ꢁ0  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and  
your selection shows in the display.  
Registration  
Your packaged handset(s) are pre-registered and ready to use. It is not recommended  
that a handset be registered again unless absolutely necessary.  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the REGISTRATION  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. REGISTRATION 1YES42NO  
shows in the display. The default setting is 2NO.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1 for YES or ꢀ for NO. Or use the  
CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.  
ꢂ. If you select 1YES, press the mute/menu OK button. HOLD BASE PAGE FOR 5  
SECONDS, THEN PRESS HANDSET PROGRAM shows in the display. (Your handset  
should be held near the base during registration process.)  
5. Press and hold the find button on the base unit, the charge/in use voicemail  
indicator flashes. Press the handset mute/menu OK button. REGISTERING shows  
in the display. HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display, where X is  
the handset number. You may now rename your handset. (Refer to Step ꢁ & ꢂ of  
Handset Name Section)  
NOTE: IF you are re-registering the handset through the handset  
menu; to rename your handset you must go to the Handset Name  
Section and start from the beginning step.  
De-Registration  
De-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep the  
handset near the base.  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. DEREGISTRATION 1YES42NO  
shows in the display The default setting is "2NO".  
ꢁ1  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1 for YES or ꢀ for NO. Or use the  
CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.  
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered  
unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is  
de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used  
until the handset is re-registered.  
ꢂ. Select 2NO, if you do not want to de-register.  
5. If you select 1YES, press the mute/menu OK button and MOVE NEAR TO BASE  
displays for ꢀ seconds, then CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO appears in the display.  
6. Press the touch-tone pad to select 1YES or 2NO, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME  
( 6or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.  
7. If you select YES, press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. DE-REGISTER...  
shows in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then HANDSET X  
DEREGISTERED shows in the display to confirm the handset is deregistered.  
NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, HANDSET  
NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display. To use the handset, you  
MUST re-register the handset using the Registration process.  
Global De-registration  
If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure  
proper system operation.  
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered  
unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is  
de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used  
until the handset is re-registered.  
1. Disconnect power from the base by pulling the plug out of the back of the unit.  
ꢀ. Press and hold the find button and while holding the find button reconnect the  
power.  
ꢁ. Continue to hold the find button until the charge/in use voicemail light flashes  
rapidly.  
ꢂ. Release the find button.  
5. Press and release the find button on the base once. All handsets are de-registered  
and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display.  
ꢁꢀ  
Default Setting  
As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system’s original  
settings. Follow the steps below to return to the factory default settings.  
From the Handset Setup Menu:  
1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the DEFAULT SETTING  
sub-menu.  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO  
shows in the display. The default setting is 2NO.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1YES or 2NO, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME  
( 6or 5) button to move the cursor to 1YES or 2NO.  
NOTE: If you choose YES all the settings in the programmable menu  
are returned to factory default setting.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone.  
Telephone Operation  
Visual Indicators  
Base  
The charge/in use voicemail indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an  
incoming call, during paging, or if you have a message waiting from your service  
provider. The indicator will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when  
the line is in use.  
Handset  
The TALK and SPEAKER indicator buttons flash when you receive a call and remain lit  
during a call.  
The keypad and CID will also light when a call is received.  
VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset  
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Voice Mail Waiting Indicator  
(VMWI) feature, you must subscribe to this service from your  
phone company.  
The VMWI indicator on the top of the handset flashes when you receive a new  
message from your service provider. Also, it serves as a Visual Ringer function. It will  
flash when there is an incoming call.  
ꢁꢁ  
Speakerphone Operation.  
NOTE: If you are using the speakerphone, remain close to handset  
so the party you are speaking to can hear you.  
If you are using the handset and want to switch to the speakerphone, press the  
SPEAKER button, press END/cancel to end conversation.  
If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the handset, press the TALK  
button, press END/cancel again to end conversation.  
Making a Call  
1. Press the TALK or SPEAKER button. Dial the desired number.  
- OR -  
Dial the number first, then press the TALK or SPEAKER button.  
- OR -  
Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to select the desired record, then  
press the TALK or SPEAKER button.  
ꢀ. When finished, press the END/cancel button to hang up.  
NOTE: You may enter up to 25 pre-dial digits.  
NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press  
the delete/intercom/conf button until all of the digits are erased.  
Answering Calls  
1. When the phone rings, press the SPEAKER button on the handset.  
- OR -  
Pick up the handset and press the TALK button.  
ꢀ. When finished, press END/cancel to hang up.  
NOTE: Adjust the handset volume by pressing the  
CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button during a call.  
ꢁꢂ  
Ignore The Incoming Call  
With this feature, you can transfer all the incoming calls to the answering system.  
When the phone rings, press the END/cancel button on the handset. The answering  
system will answer the call for you.  
Call Timer  
After you press the TALK or SPEAKER button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows  
on the display and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds.  
Auto Standby  
If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call),  
the call is automatically disconnected.  
Ringer Volume (Shortcut)  
There are two ways to set the ringer volume. One is the traditional way as described  
in the Programming Functions; Handset Setup; Ringer Volume menus. The other one  
is this short cut to ringer menu.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the #pause button to display SET RINGER LEVEL 5.  
ꢁ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6or 5) button to scroll to your selection. LEVEL 5 is  
the default setting.  
ꢂ. Press #pause button again to save and display the new selection for a few  
seconds.  
Flash/Call Waiting  
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local  
telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting  
calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the  
line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.  
To connect to the waiting call, press the TALK or SPEAKER button on the handset,  
and your original call is put on hold.  
To switch between the two calls, press the TALK or SPEAKER button.  
ꢁ5  
Last Number Redial  
You may redial a number up to ꢀ5 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you  
dialed:  
1. Press the TALK or SPEAKER button.  
ꢀ. Press the redial/format button.  
-OR-  
ꢁ. Press the redial/format button first, then use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5)  
button to select the desired redial number.  
- Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 5) to review the oldest call and scroll toward the  
most recent calls (higher numbers).  
- Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6) to review the newest call and scroll to older  
calls (lower numbers).  
NOTE: You may choose from three last dialed numbers.  
ꢂ. Press the TALK or SPEAKER button. The number dials automatically.  
If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial/format  
button to quickly redial the number.  
Exit  
Press the END/cancel button to exit a menu function and return to the standby  
screen.  
Page  
The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. To send and receive  
pages, all handsets must be registered. If your handset is not registered, follow the  
instructions in the Registration section of this manual.  
Handset to Handset Paging  
(applicable only with additional handsets)  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press and release the delete/intercom/conf button on a handset. PAGING  
EXTENSION? shows in the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to page.  
ꢁ6  
ꢂ. To cancel the page, press the END/cancel, delete/intercom/conf, or TALK button  
on the originating handset, or press the END/cancel button on the receiving  
handset.  
Paging All Handsets from a Handset  
(applicable only with additional handsets)  
1. Make sure the originating phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press and release the delete/intercom/conf button on a handset. PAGING  
EXTENSION? shows in the display.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to page. (1= to  
page Handset 1, ꢀ=to page handset ꢀ, etc., and * tone=to page all handsets)  
ꢂ. To cancel the page, press the END/cancel, delete/intercom/conf, or TALK button  
on the originating handset, or press the END/cancel button on the receiving  
handset.  
Paging from the Base/Group Page  
Use the base-only to page all registered handsets at the same time.  
1. Press the find button on the base. All handsets beep for two minutes, and PAGING  
FROM BASE shows on each handset’s display.  
ꢀ. To cancel the page, press the find button on the base, or press the TALK button or  
the END/cancel button on each handset.  
Mute  
To have a private, off-line conversation, use the MUTE feature. The party on the  
telephone line cannot hear you, but you can hear them.  
1. Press the mute/menu OK button. The handset display shows MUTE ON.  
ꢀ. Press the mute/menu OK button to cancel and return to your phone conversation.  
Receiver Volume Control  
When the handset is ON (in TALK mode) you may adjust the receiver volume by  
pressing the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button. There are five volume levels to  
choose from. When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached, the phone  
beeps twice. VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 5 is maximum.  
ꢁ7  
Do Not Disturb (D-N-D)  
This feature allows you to turn off all the handset ringer(s) at once, by pressing one  
button at the base unit, even though the ringer volume of handset(s) has been preset.  
1. In the standby mode, press the do not disturb button on the base.  
ꢀ. The DND indicator will light and DO NOT DISTURB shows in each handset display.  
ꢁ. To cancel, press the do not disturb button again.  
NOTE: You can press the do not disturb button and activate the  
function immediately, even when there is incoming call ringing in,  
or during call screening after the call is taken by the answerer.  
Intercom Operation  
(applicable only with additional handsets)  
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.  
Making an Intercom Call  
1. Make sure the handset is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the delete/intercom/conf button on the handset.  
ꢁ. Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page.  
NOTE: To cancel page, press the delete/intercom/conf button again  
or the END/cancel button on the sending handset.  
ꢂ. Wait for the person at the receiving handset to press the delete/intercom/conf  
button.  
NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within two minutes,  
the intercom call is automatically canceled. The originating  
handset displays NO ANSWER.  
5. When finished, press the END/cancel button or delete/intercom/conf button on  
either handset to deactivate the intercom.  
NOTE: The system is expandable up to 6 handsets (by purchase  
of optional Model 28801 handset with recharge cradle). When  
4 handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate  
intercom operations at once, for example, 1st handset intercoms  
with 2nd handset while 3rd handset intercoms with 4th handset.  
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Receiving an Intercom Call  
When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press the  
delete/intercom/conf button or TALK button.  
Advanced Intercom Features  
Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call  
If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call is  
immediately terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user may press the  
TALK or SPEAKER button to answer the call.  
Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls  
During a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to page another  
handset and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom conversation. You may also  
have a three-way conversation between the external caller and the handsets, or you  
may transfer the external telephone call to another handset.  
NOTE: Before you intercom/page another handset, you must  
decide whether you want to create a two-way or a three-way  
conversation.  
Two-Way Calling  
1. During an external call, press the delete/intercom/conf button, and use the  
touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to call.  
NOTE: The receiving handset presses the delete/intercom/conf  
button to answer the intercom call. Both intercom users may speak  
privately. The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation.  
ꢀ. When finished, press the END/cancel button or delete/intercom/conf button to  
end the intercom call, return to the talk mode, and resume your original telephone  
conversation.  
Three-Way Calling  
1. During an external call, press the delete/intercom/conf button. LINE ON HOLD  
EXTENSION? shows in the display.  
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ꢀ. Use the touch-tone pad to select Handset #. You will hear a paging tone and  
PAGING shows in the originating handset’s display.  
NOTE: PAGING FROM... shows in the display on the receiving  
handset, and the receiving handset presses the delete/intercom/conf  
or TALK button to answer the intercom.  
ꢁ. When the receiving handset connects, press the delete/intercom/conf button  
on the originating handset to conference with the receiving handset and  
the external caller. CONFERENCE shows in the display on the originating and  
receiving handsets.  
NOTE: A handset can enter conference mode directly by pressing  
TALK or SPEAKER on the second handset during a call.  
Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets  
During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.  
1. Press the delete/intercom/conf button on the originating handset to put an  
external call on hold, and then page the receiving handset.  
ꢀ. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to select Handset #. You will hear a  
paging tone. PAGING shows on the originating handset’s display, and PAGING  
FROM... shows on the receiving handset’s display.  
ꢁ. When the receiving handset connects, press the TALK or SPEAKER button on the  
originating handset to transfer the call.  
-OR-  
ꢂ. Press the TALK or SPEAKER button on the originating handset to transfer the  
call. If the receiving handset does not answer within ꢁ0 seconds, the originating  
handset rings back and displays CALLBACK. If the originating handset does not  
answer within ꢁ0 seconds, the call is automatically dropped.  
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.  
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NEW CALL  
Call Waiting Caller ID  
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if  
you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep  
indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID  
information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system.  
When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the TALK or  
SPEAKER button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.  
Press TALK or SPEAKER again to return to the original call.  
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.  
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)  
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores  
the data for the ꢂ0 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while  
you were unavailable. When the ꢂ1st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st  
call) is automatically deleted.  
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last  
review show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but  
were received from the same number more than once show as REPT in the display.  
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Reviewing CID Records  
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many  
calls have been received. To scroll CID records:  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6) button to review the newest CID record.  
ꢁ. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 5) button to review the oldest CID record first.  
Dialing a CID Number  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to display the desired record.  
ꢁ. Press the TALK or SPEAKER button. The number dials automatically.  
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number is  
formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously  
pre-programmed your local area code into the set up menu, you  
may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller’s stored  
phone number before making the call, press the redial/format  
button to adjust the number, and try again.  
Available formats include:  
Number of digits  
Explanation  
Example  
Eleven digits  
long distance code “1 ”  
+ꢁ-digit area code  
1-ꢁ17-888-8888  
+7-digit telephone number.  
Ten digits  
ꢁ-digit area code +  
7-digit telephone number.  
7-digit telephone number.  
ꢁ17-888-8888  
888-8888  
Seven digits  
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory  
You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory.  
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE  
storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records  
stored in memory.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to the desired CID record.  
ꢂꢀ  
ꢁ. Press mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢂ. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to PHONEBOOK.  
5. Press mute/menu OK button to store the number.  
NOTE: Press the END/cancel button once to keep the previous  
setting (making no changes) and return to the menu.  
NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that is  
non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record to transfer to the  
internal user memory. The handset will display UNABLE TO STORE.  
Deleting a CID Record  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to display the CID record you want  
to delete.  
ꢁ. Press the delete/intercom/conf button. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?  
ꢂ. Press the delete/intercom/conf button to erase the record showing in the display.  
The display shows DELETED.  
NOTE: Press the END/cancel button to return to the standby mode  
without deleting any CID records.  
Deleting All CID Records  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to display any Caller ID record.  
ꢁ. Press and hold the delete/intercom/conf button until DELETE ALL? shows in the  
display.  
ꢂ. Press delete/intercom/conf button to erase all of the current CID records. The  
display shows DELETED followed by NO CALLS.  
NOTE: Press the END/cancel button to return to the standby mode  
without deleting any CID records.  
ꢂꢁ  
Answering System Operation  
This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.  
Message Counter Indicator  
The message counter gives you a numeric display of how many messages you have.  
The new message indicator flashes to indicate you have new messages. See below  
for the details.  
a) Message counter has a number displayed without flashing - No new messages.  
Shows total number of old messages.  
b) Message counter has a flashing number displayed - There are new messages.  
Shows total number of old and new messages.  
c) Message counter has bars ( - - ) - Answerer is off.  
d) Message counter has an “F“ flashing on the display - Memory is full.  
e) Message counter has a “CL” flashing on the display - Clock is not set since power  
up or after power failure.  
f) Message counter has six horizontal bars flashing on the display - MEMO  
recording.  
g) Message counter has a “An“ flashing on the display - Answering incoming calls  
and recording an incoming call.  
h) Message counter has “LA” - The answering system is being accessed remotely.  
NOTE: While the messages are playing, the message counter will  
display the messages in the order they were received.  
NOTE: The maximum recording time for each message is 3 minutes  
and the total recording time of this unit is 12 minutes.  
Leaving a Message/Memo  
Use the memo feature to leave a message.  
1. Press and hold the memo button.  
ꢀ. Begin speaking after you hear “RECORD MESSAGE” and start tone.  
ꢁ. Release the memo button when you are finished recording the memo.  
NOTE: Maximum recording time for memo is 3 minutes.  
ꢂꢂ  
Screening Calls from the Base  
1. When the answering system answers the call, listen while the caller leaves a  
message (to determine who is calling).  
ꢀ. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the TALK or SPEAKER button.  
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset  
or pick up an extension phone.  
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear  
your incoming calls.  
Message Playback  
The message counter lets you know when you have message(s) or new message(s).  
To play the messages, press the PLAY/STOP button.  
While a message is playing, you may do the following:  
Press the corresponding PLAY/STOP button to stop the message playback.  
Press and release speed button to listen to the message playback at half of its  
normal speed. Press again to cancel and return to standard playback mode.  
Press and release the repeat button to restart the current message.  
Press and release the repeat button twice to go to the previous message.  
Press and release the skip button to go to the next message.  
Press the delete button to erase the current message.  
Memory Full  
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings. You  
should erase some messages so the answering system may record new messages.  
Erasing Messages  
You may erase messages in the following three ways:  
To erase a message while it is playing  
1. Press and release PLAY/STOP button.  
ꢀ. Press the repeat and skip buttons to select and play the message you want to  
erase.  
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ꢁ. Press the delete button, the current message is erased, and the next  
message plays.  
To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode)  
ꢀ. Press and hold the delete button until “ALL OLD MESSAGES ERASED” is  
announced.  
To erase a message from the handset :  
1. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.  
ꢁ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (  
6or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to access the answering system. ANSWERER  
REMOTE ACCESS shows on the display.  
5. Press the play/stop (key ꢀ) on the handset.  
6. Press the erase (key 0) on the handset to erase a message during playback.  
NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.  
Remote Access  
You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any tone-  
dial compatible telephone.  
Cordless Handset  
Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons (see  
“Answering System Setup”). The button functions are located on the handset above  
each number key. For example, to play messages:  
1. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.  
ꢁ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME  
( 6or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to access the answering system. ANSWERER  
REMOTE ACCESS shows on the display.  
Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the message.  
When you are finished listening to your messages, press the END/cancel button to  
exit.  
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Screening Calls from the Handset  
Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering system.  
When the answering system picks up:  
1. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.  
ꢁ. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME  
( 6or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.  
ꢂ. Press the mute/menu OK button to access the answering system.  
5. Listen as the caller leaves a message.  
6. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons to speak to the person or press the  
END/cancel button to stop screening the call.  
Accessing the Answering System from Another  
Location  
You can access your answering system from any touch-tone phone by entering your  
ꢁ-digit security code during the playing of outgoing announcement or after you hear  
the outgoing announcement.  
1. Dial the telephone number to which the answering system is connected.  
ꢀ. While the outgoing announcement is playing, enter the security code “1ꢀꢁ”  
-OR-  
After the announcement has played and you hear a tone, enter security code  
“1ꢀꢁ”  
ꢁ. Follow the voice menu to use the answering system’s remote functions.  
The remote feature lets you perform the following functions:  
To  
Press this button  
Review message  
Play back messages  
Stop message playback  
Erase message  
1
0 (during message playback)  
Skip message  
Turn off/on answerer  
Review voice menu options  
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ꢂ7  
Memory Full  
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings, beeps  
and waits for you to enter the ꢁ-digit security code. If you don’t enter the security  
code within 8 seconds, the phone hangs up.  
You should erase some messages so the answering system can record new  
messages.  
NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To  
access the answering system, enter your 3-digit security code.  
Belt Clip and Optional Headset  
Connecting the Belt Clip  
1. To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on each side of  
the handset.  
ꢀ. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place.  
Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset  
Each handset can be used with an optional headset hands free operation.  
1. Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side of the handset.  
The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is  
connected.  
ꢀ. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear.  
Move the microphone to approximately two to three inches from your mouth.  
ꢁ. Press the TALK button to answer a call or make calls using the headset.  
ꢂ. To return to normal operation, unplug the headset from the jack.  
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Changing the Battery  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only  
the Thomson Inc. approved Model 5-2814 Nickel-metal Hydride  
battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit.  
1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace the battery.  
ꢀ. Remove the battery compartment door.  
ꢁ. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack inside the battery compartment and  
remove the battery pack from the handset.  
ꢂ. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery  
compartment.  
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. Like other batteries of this type,  
toxic materials could be released 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.  
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Display Messages  
The following messages shows the status of the phone, provides Caller ID information,  
or helps you set up and use your phone.  
ANSWERER REMOTE  
ACCESS  
Indicates the answering system is being accessed  
remotely.  
ANSWERING CALL  
BLOCKED NUMBER  
CHARGING...  
Indicates the answering system is answering the incoming  
call.  
Indicates the person is calling from a number which is  
blocked from transmission.  
Indicates the handset needs to charge for a period of time  
before it can resume normal function.  
DELETE ALL?  
Prompt asking if you want to erase all CID records.  
DELETE CALL ID?  
Prompt asking if you want to erase the CID record showing  
on the display.  
DELETE?  
Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50 records  
stored in the phone’s memory.  
DUPLICATE NUMBER  
Under VIP melody feature, if the desired number/record  
was selected in any one of TEN VIP melody records before,  
DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in the display.  
END OF LIST  
Indicates that there is no additional information in  
CID memory.  
ENTER NAME  
Prompt telling you to enter a name in one of the 50  
memory locations.  
ENTER TEL NUMBR  
Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number in one of  
the 50 memory locations.  
NEW  
Indicates call or calls which have not been reviewed.  
HANDSET NAME  
Prompt telling you to enter the user name for the  
registered handset.  
HANDSET NEEDS  
REGISTRATION  
Indicates you must register a non-  
registered handset prior to use.  
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INCOMPLETE DATA  
Caller information is interrupted during transmission  
or the phone line is excessively noisy. Indicates no CID  
information was received, you are not subscribed to CID  
service, or CID service is not working.  
LINE IN USE  
Displays on handset while the line is in use.  
Indicates CID record is from a long distance call.  
Indicates the battery needs to be charged.  
LONG DISTANCE  
LOW BATTERY  
NEW VOICE MAIL  
Indicates voice mail has not been retrieved from  
service provider.  
CALL SCREENING  
MSG WAITING OFF  
Indicates you may use the handset to screen calls before  
answering the call.  
Indicates voice mail has been retrieved from service  
provider.  
NEW CALL XX  
NO CALLS  
XX represents the number of new CID records not reviewed.  
Indicates there are no CID records in memory.  
NO USER MEMORY  
Indicates the memory location contains no user memories  
and the user is trying to mark a specific user record for VIP  
MELODY.  
OUT OF RANGE  
May indicate handset is too far away from the base or that  
the power has been interrupted. Move closer and check  
connections.  
PAGING or  
PAGING FROM  
Someone pressed the find button on the base  
or delete/intercom/conf button on the handset.  
REPT  
Indicates a repeat call message. Indicates a new call from  
the same number was received more than once.  
SEARCHING  
SPKR  
Indicates handset is searching for the base.  
Indicates the handset is in speakerphone mode.  
UNKNOWN CALLER/  
NAME/NUMBER  
Indicates incoming call is from an area not  
serviced by CID or the CID information was not sent.  
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Answering System Display Messages  
The following messages show the status of the answering system or help you set up  
and use the system.  
0-59  
Indicates the total number of messages.  
The voice time/day stamp needs to be set.  
Answering system is turned off.  
CL (blinking)  
- -  
An (blinking)  
F (blinking)  
Six bars (blinking)  
The system is answering a call.  
Answering system memory is full.  
The system is recording a memo or an  
announcement.  
LA (Line Access)  
External line remote answering system.  
Handset Sound Signals  
Signal  
Meaning  
A long warbling tone  
(with ringer on)  
Signals an incoming call  
Three short beeps  
(several times)  
Page signal  
One beep every 7 seconds  
Low battery warning  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Telephone Solutions  
No dial tone  
Check or repeat installation steps:  
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.  
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack.  
Connect another phone to the same jack. If it doesn’t work, the problem might be  
your wiring or local service.  
The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.  
5ꢀ  
Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).  
Make sure the battery pack (in the handset) is properly installed.  
The handset should beep when you press the TALK button, and the charge  
indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in the cradle. If not, the  
battery may need to be charged.  
Place handset in charge cradle for at least ꢀ0 seconds to reset the unit.  
Handset does not ring  
Make sure the handset ringer software switch is set to on.  
The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.  
You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some  
extensions.  
Check for a dial tone.  
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out  
The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base.  
Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household  
appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.  
Charge the battery (for 16 hours).  
Unit beeps  
Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset and base charge cradle with  
a soft cloth or an eraser.  
See solutions for “No dial tone ” on previous page.  
Replace the battery.  
Memory dialing doesn’t work  
Did you program the memory location keys correctly?  
Did you follow proper dialing sequence?  
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset  
Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the base.  
Remove the handset battery. Wait for ꢁ0 seconds and plug the power adaptor  
back into the base and electrical outlet. Reconnect the battery and charge for 16  
hours.  
5ꢁ  
Caller ID Solutions  
No Display  
Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.  
Make sure the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect  
the 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  
You must be subscribed to the standard Name/Number Caller ID service from  
your local telephone company to receive CID information.  
Battery Solutions  
If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the battery,  
you may need to replace the battery pack:  
Short talk time  
Poor sound quality  
Limited range  
Charge indicator fails to turn on  
Answering System Solutions  
Can’t hear messages, beep, etc.  
Adjust speaker volume.  
Time/Day setting stuck at 1ꢀ a.m Mon.  
Set the time clock.  
Answers on 10th ring  
Make sure answering system is turned on.  
Answering system memory may be full. Erase some messages.  
Incoming messages are incomplete  
An extension phone may have been lifted as a message is received.  
Answering system memory is full. Erase some messages.  
5ꢂ  
You may have accidently pressed the play/stop button during playback and  
stopped the message.  
Won’t respond to remote commands  
You must use a tone-dial phone. This phone does not support pulse (rotary)  
dialing.  
Make sure to enter the correct security code.  
Did unit hang up? If you take no action for a period of time,  
it automatically hangs up.  
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, computers, 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.  
Baby monitor is using the same frequency.  
Handset battery is low.  
You’re out of range of the base.  
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.  
Clean the phone with a soft cloth.  
Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, or  
other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the finish.  
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 base with a clean  
pencil eraser.  
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Warranty  
Thomson Multimedia Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any  
manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from  
the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return  
transportation.  
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents,  
misuse or leaking batteries.  
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:  
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,  
OR  
ꢀ. Call 1-800-5ꢀꢀ-0ꢁꢁ8 (English) or 1-800-5ꢀꢀ-0ꢂꢂ5 (French) for instructions  
concerning where to mail the product.  
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or  
subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained  
in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport  
to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and  
remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary  
to comply therewith.  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is  
required if service is needed during the warranty period.  
PURCHASE DATE _______________________________________________________  
NAME OF STORE _______________________________________________________  
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Accessory Information  
DESCRIPTION  
MODEL NO.  
5-2814  
Handset Replacement Battery  
AC Power adaptor  
Belt Clip  
5-2812  
5-2813  
Headset  
5-2425  
28801  
Accessory Handset w/Charge Cradle  
To order, call the nearest distributor for your area;  
Ontario: (905) 624-8516  
British Columbia: (604) 438-8001  
Manitoba: (204) 783-2088  
Quebec: (514) 352-9071  
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. It is 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.  
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Index  
A
Accessing the Answering System  
from Another Location  
Accessory Information  
Add Records  
Digital Security System  
Display Messages  
Do Not Disturb (D-N-D)  
10  
50  
ꢁ8  
ꢂ7  
57  
ꢀ1  
E
Advanced Intercom Features  
Answerer  
Answering Calls  
Answering System Display Messages  
Answering System Operation  
Answering System Setup  
Answering System Solutions  
Area Code  
ꢁ9  
Edit Records  
Equalizer  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢁ0  
ꢂ5  
ꢁ6  
16, ꢀꢂ  
ꢁꢂ  
Erasing Messages  
Exit  
5ꢀ  
ꢂꢂ  
16  
5ꢂ  
F
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement  
Flash/Call Waiting  
ꢁ5  
ꢁ0  
Auto Standby  
ꢁ5  
G
General Product Care  
Global De-registration  
55  
ꢁꢀ  
B
Base  
ꢁꢁ  
1ꢁ  
15  
ꢂ9  
5ꢂ  
8
Base Layout (Top & Front Views)  
Base Station  
Battery Safety Precautions  
Battery Solutions  
Before You Begin  
Belt Clip and Optional Headset  
H
Handset  
ꢁꢁ  
16  
1ꢀ  
ꢀ6  
ꢀ5  
5ꢀ  
ꢁ6  
Handset Access  
Handset Layout  
Handset Name  
ꢂ8  
Handset Setup  
Handset Sound Signals  
Handset to Handset Paging  
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)  
C
Call Timer  
ꢁ5  
ꢂ1  
ꢂ0  
5ꢂ  
55  
ꢀ8  
ꢂ9  
Call Waiting Caller ID  
Caller ID (CID)  
I
Caller ID Solutions  
Causes of Poor Reception  
Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record  
Changing the Battery  
Connecting an Optional Headset  
to the Handset  
Ignore The Incoming Call  
Important Information  
Important Installation Guidelines  
Index  
ꢀꢁ, ꢁ5  
11  
58  
Information for DECT Product  
ꢂ8  
ꢂ8  
ꢂ6  
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence ꢀ1  
Connecting the Belt Clip  
Cordless Handset  
Installation  
10  
1ꢂ  
1ꢂ  
ꢁ8  
Installing the Handset Battery  
Installing the Phone  
Intercom Operation  
Interference Information  
Introduction  
D
Default Setting  
ꢁꢁ  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢂꢁ  
ꢂꢁ  
ꢁ1  
ꢂꢀ  
Delete Records  
Deleting a CID Record  
Deleting All CID Records  
De-Registration  
Dialing a CID Number  
8
K
Key Tone  
ꢀ9  
Dialing a Number from Internal Memory ꢀꢁ  
58  
Index  
L
S
Language  
ꢀ5  
ꢁ6  
ꢂꢂ  
Screening Calls from the Base  
Screening Calls from the Handset  
Security Code  
ꢂ5  
ꢂ7  
18  
ꢀꢂ  
ꢀ9  
17  
18  
ꢁꢂ  
ꢀ0  
ꢂ1  
Last Number Redial  
Leaving a Message/Memo  
Licensing  
Set Alarm Clock  
Set Day/Time  
Set Prompt Language  
Speaker Volume  
Speakerphone Operation.  
Standby Screen  
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)  
M
Making a Call  
Making an Intercom Call  
Memory Full  
ꢁꢂ  
ꢁ8  
ꢂ5, ꢂ8  
18  
Message Alert  
Message Counter Indicator  
Message Playback  
Mute  
ꢂꢂ  
ꢂ5  
ꢁ7  
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory ꢂꢀ  
Storing VIP Melody  
ꢀ8  
T
P
Table of Contents  
5
9
ꢁꢁ  
5ꢀ  
ꢁ9  
ꢁ0  
Page  
ꢁ6  
ꢁ7  
ꢁ7  
8
ꢀ0  
ꢀ0  
ꢀ0  
Telephone Jack Requirements  
Telephone Network Information  
Telephone Operation  
Telephone Solutions  
Three-Way Calling  
Tone/Pulse  
Transferring External Calls  
to Other Handsets  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Two-Way Calling  
Paging All Handsets from a Handset  
Paging from the Base/Group Page  
Parts Checklist  
Phone Book  
Programming Functions  
Programming the Telephone  
R
ꢂ0  
5ꢀ  
ꢁ9  
Receiver Volume Control  
Receiving an Incoming Call During an  
Intercom Call  
ꢁ7  
ꢁ9  
ꢁ9  
ꢂ1  
U
Receiving an Intercom Call  
Receiving CID Records  
Recording the Outgoing Announcement 19  
Using Intercom with External  
Telephone Calls  
ꢁ9  
Registration  
Remote Access  
REN Number  
Review Records  
Reviewing and Choosing  
the Announcement  
Reviewing And Deleting Stored  
VIP Melody Record  
Reviewing CID Records  
Ringer Tone  
Ringer Volume  
Ringer Volume (Shortcut)  
Rings to Answer  
ꢁ1  
ꢂ6  
V
VIP Melody  
ꢀ7  
ꢁꢁ  
Visual Indicators  
VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator  
on Handset  
ꢀ0  
ꢁꢁ  
19  
19  
Voice Instruction  
W
ꢀ9  
ꢂꢀ  
ꢀ6  
ꢀ7  
ꢁ5  
17  
ꢀꢁ  
Warranty  
56  
Room Monitor  
59  
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