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... Base Layout 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 GOOG411 20 Programming the Telephone 21 Standby Screen 21 Programming Functions 21 Phone Book 21 Review Records 21 Add Records 22 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 22 Edit Records 23 Delete Records 23 Dialing a Number...
... Base Layout 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 GOOG411 20 Programming the Telephone 21 Standby Screen 21 Programming Functions 21 Phone Book 21 Review Records 21 Add Records 22 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 22 Edit Records 23 Delete Records 23 Dialing a Number...
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... Other Handsets 41 Caller ID (CID 42 Call Waiting Caller ID 42 Receiving CID Records 43 Storing CID Records 43 Reviewing CID Records 43 Dialing a CID Number 43 Storing CID Records in Internal Memory 44 Deleting a CID Record 44 Deleting All CID Records 45 Phone Book 45 Review Records 45 Add Records 46 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 46 Edit Records 47 Delete Records 47 Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 48 Ignore The Incoming Call..........48 Answering System Operation 48 Message Counter Indicator 48 Leaving a Message...
... Other Handsets 41 Caller ID (CID 42 Call Waiting Caller ID 42 Receiving CID Records 43 Storing CID Records 43 Reviewing CID Records 43 Dialing a CID Number 43 Storing CID Records in Internal Memory 44 Deleting a CID Record 44 Deleting All CID Records 45 Phone Book 45 Review Records 45 Add Records 46 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 46 Edit Records 47 Delete Records 47 Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 48 Ignore The Incoming Call..........48 Answering System Operation 48 Message Counter Indicator 48 Leaving a Message...
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... ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT Table of Contents Erasing Messages 50 Remote Access 51 Cordless Handset 51 Screening Calls from the Handset 52 Accessing the Answering System from Another Location 52 Memory Full 53 Belt Clip and Optional Headset........53 Connecting the Belt Clip 53 Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset 53 Changing the Battery 54 Battery...
... ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT Table of Contents Erasing Messages 50 Remote Access 51 Cordless Handset 51 Screening Calls from the Handset 52 Accessing the Answering System from Another Location 52 Memory Full 53 Belt Clip and Optional Headset........53 Connecting the Belt Clip 53 Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset 53 Changing the Battery 54 Battery...
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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 new telephone. Typical devices that may use the 1.9 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set channels to properly set , these devices may interfere with each 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...
Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your new telephone. Typical devices that may use the 1.9 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set channels to properly set , these devices may interfere with each 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...
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... indicator blinks when you would use the base buttons (see "Answering System Setup"). The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on the display. • Press the PLAY/STOP button to Answer, Message Alert and Security Code. 1. ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS shows on . Answerer In the Answerer Menu, there are located on the handset above each number key. The button functions are five programmable submenus: Handset Access, Set Prompt Language, Rings to play messages: 1. For example, to play the message. • When you must turn on...
... indicator blinks when you would use the base buttons (see "Answering System Setup"). The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on the display. • Press the PLAY/STOP button to Answer, Message Alert and Security Code. 1. ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS shows on . Answerer In the Answerer Menu, there are located on the handset above each number key. The button functions are five programmable submenus: Handset Access, Set Prompt Language, Rings to play messages: 1. For example, to play the message. • When you must turn on...
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... the display. 3. Press mute/menu OK button to the RING TO ANSWER sub-menu. 2. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5 or 6) button to scroll to the desired language. Set Prompt Language From the Answerer Menu: 1. 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 PROMPT LANG. 2. Rings to Answer This feature lets you select the number of times you...
... the display. 3. Press mute/menu OK button to the RING TO ANSWER sub-menu. 2. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5 or 6) button to scroll to the desired language. Set Prompt Language From the Answerer Menu: 1. 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 PROMPT LANG. 2. Rings to Answer This feature lets you select the number of times you...
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... display. 21 Press the mute/menu OK button to the main menu. 3. Review Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in main menu: Phonebook, Room Monitor, Answerer, Set Alarm Clock and Handset Setup. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Phone Book Each handset...
... display. 21 Press the mute/menu OK button to the main menu. 3. Review Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in main menu: Phonebook, Room Monitor, Answerer, Set Alarm Clock and Handset Setup. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Phone Book Each handset...
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Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to confirm. 7. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the main menu. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to PHONEBOOK. 4. Press mute/menu OK button to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28801FE1 handset with additional handsets) 1. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically. The answering system will answer the call for...
Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to confirm. 7. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the main menu. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to PHONEBOOK. 4. Press mute/menu OK button to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28801FE1 handset with additional handsets) 1. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically. The answering system will answer the call for...
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... and return to the desired language. Handset Setup 1. Press the 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. You will follow the current time setting to save your selection. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm and advance Set Cycle Time sub-menu. 9. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 3.
... and return to the desired language. Handset Setup 1. Press the 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. You will follow the current time setting to save your selection. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm and advance Set Cycle Time sub-menu. 9. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 3.
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... PRESS HANDSET PROGRAM shows in use voicemail indicator flashes. Press and hold the find button on the base unit, the charge/in the display. (Your handset should be registered again unless absolutely necessary. Press the handset mute/menu OK button. REGISTERING shows in the handset display, where X is not recommended that a handset be held near the base. During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base during registration process.) 5. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to...
... PRESS HANDSET PROGRAM shows in use voicemail indicator flashes. Press and hold the find button on the base unit, the charge/in the display. (Your handset should be registered again unless absolutely necessary. Press the handset mute/menu OK button. REGISTERING shows in the handset display, where X is not recommended that a handset be held near the base. During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base during registration process.) 5. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to...
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... used until the charge/in the display to de-register. 5. All handsets are de-registered and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display. Or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO. Release the find button on the base once. Press the touch-tone pad to select 1YES or 2NO, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO. 7. To use voicemail light flashes...
... used until the charge/in the display to de-register. 5. All handsets are de-registered and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display. Or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO. Release the find button on the base once. Press the touch-tone pad to select 1YES or 2NO, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO. 7. To use voicemail light flashes...
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... to factory default setting. 4. Handset The TALK and SPEAKER indicator buttons flash when you choose YES all the settings in use voicemail indicator on the base will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line is in the display. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter the menu. You will also light when a call , during a call. The default setting is received. 34 Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base The charge...
... to factory default setting. 4. Handset The TALK and SPEAKER indicator buttons flash when you choose YES all the settings in use voicemail indicator on the base will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line is in the display. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter the menu. You will also light when a call , during a call. The default setting is received. 34 Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base The charge...
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... Ringer function. OR - Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to end conversation. NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the delete/intercom/conf button until all of the handset flashes when you receive a new message from your service provider. NOTE: If you must subscribe to 25 pre-dial digits. When finished, press the END/cancel button to hang up to this unit's Voice Mail Waiting Indicator...
... Ringer function. OR - Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to end conversation. NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the delete/intercom/conf button until all of the handset flashes when you receive a new message from your service provider. NOTE: If you must subscribe to 25 pre-dial digits. When finished, press the END/cancel button to hang up to this unit's Voice Mail Waiting Indicator...
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... intercom call press the delete/intercom/conf button or TALK button. NOTE: The system is expandable up to answer the call is automatically canceled. Receiving an Intercom Call When you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call . Either handset user may transfer the external telephone call , your handset beeps. Advanced Intercom Features Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call If you receive an intercom call to press the delete/intercom/conf button. 4. When 4 handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercom operations...
... intercom call press the delete/intercom/conf button or TALK button. NOTE: The system is expandable up to answer the call is automatically canceled. Receiving an Intercom Call When you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call . Either handset user may transfer the external telephone call , your handset beeps. Advanced Intercom Features Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call If you receive an intercom call to press the delete/intercom/conf button. 4. When 4 handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercom operations...
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... the originating handset does not answer within 30 seconds, the originating handset rings back and displays CALLBACK. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; Caller ID (CID) IMPORTANT: In order to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. if you receive an incoming call and you must subscribe to use this unit's Caller ID features, you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep indicates the presence...
... the originating handset does not answer within 30 seconds, the originating handset rings back and displays CALLBACK. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; Caller ID (CID) IMPORTANT: In order to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. if you receive an incoming call and you must subscribe to use this unit's Caller ID features, you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep indicates the presence...
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..., enter the security code "123" -OR- Dial the telephone number to stop screening the call. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to use the answering system's remote functions. Follow the voice menu to ANSWERER. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to screen calls even when you hear a tone, enter security code "123" 3. Listen as the caller leaves a message. 6. Screening Calls from any touch-tone phone by entering your answering system from the Handset Use the handset to the...
..., enter the security code "123" -OR- Dial the telephone number to stop screening the call. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to use the answering system's remote functions. Follow the voice menu to ANSWERER. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to screen calls even when you hear a tone, enter security code "123" 3. Listen as the caller leaves a message. 6. Screening Calls from any touch-tone phone by entering your answering system from the Handset Use the handset to the...
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... messages shows the status of time before , DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in the display. ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS Indicates the answering system is answering the incoming call or calls which is no additional information in CID memory. DELETE? HANDSET NAME Prompt telling you to enter the user name for a period of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you to erase one of the 50 records stored in the phone's memory. NEW Indicates call . ANSWERING CALL Indicates the answering system is being accessed remotely. CHARGING...
... messages shows the status of time before , DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in the display. ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS Indicates the answering system is answering the incoming call or calls which is no additional information in CID memory. DELETE? HANDSET NAME Prompt telling you to enter the user name for a period of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you to erase one of the 50 records stored in the phone's memory. NEW Indicates call . ANSWERING CALL Indicates the answering system is being accessed remotely. CHARGING...
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... use . NEW VOICE MAIL CALL SCREENING Indicates voice mail has not been retrieved from service provider. LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery needs to CID service, or CID service is trying to mark a specific user record for VIP MELODY. NO CALLS Indicates there are not subscribed to be charged. OUT OF RANGE May indicate handset is excessively noisy. Move closer and check connections. XX represents the number of new CID records not reviewed. INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information is interrupted during transmission or the phone line...
... use . NEW VOICE MAIL CALL SCREENING Indicates voice mail has not been retrieved from service provider. LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery needs to CID service, or CID service is trying to mark a specific user record for VIP MELODY. NO CALLS Indicates there are not subscribed to be charged. OUT OF RANGE May indicate handset is excessively noisy. Move closer and check connections. XX represents the number of new CID records not reviewed. INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information is interrupted during transmission or the phone line...
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... your line. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to a working electrical outlet. Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer software switch is not plugged into an electrical outlet with a soft cloth or an eraser. • See solutions for 16 hours). • Make sure the battery pack (in the cradle. Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the base power cord is connected to the base and the wall...
... your line. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to a working electrical outlet. Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer software switch is not plugged into an electrical outlet with a soft cloth or an eraser. • See solutions for 16 hours). • Make sure the battery pack (in the cradle. Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the base power cord is connected to the base and the wall...
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... not support pulse (rotary) dialing. • Make sure to remote commands • You must use a tone-dial phone. Erase some messages. Incoming messages are incomplete • An extension phone may have been lifted as a message is received. • Answering system memory is turned on. • Answering system memory may be full. Won't respond to enter the correct security code. • Did unit hang up . 60 Erase some messages. • You may have accidently pressed the play/stop button...
... not support pulse (rotary) dialing. • Make sure to remote commands • You must use a tone-dial phone. Erase some messages. Incoming messages are incomplete • An extension phone may have been lifted as a message is received. • Answering system memory is turned on. • Answering system memory may be full. Won't respond to enter the correct security code. • Did unit hang up . 60 Erase some messages. • You may have accidently pressed the play/stop button...