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Model 28118 Series Slim DECT Multi-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 28106 handset with charge cradle)
Model 28118 Series Slim DECT Multi-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 28106 handset with charge cradle)
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To be given to the telephone company upon request, provide this equipment to correct the situation; Check with your local telephone company. • Notice must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. Where prior notice is provided with this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. and (3) inform you of your alarm equipment. Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in ...
To be given to the telephone company upon request, provide this equipment to correct the situation; Check with your local telephone company. • Notice must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. Where prior notice is provided with this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. and (3) inform you of your alarm equipment. Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in ...
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.... If these changes are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Interference Information This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such...
.... If these changes are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Interference Information This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such...
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This transmitter must not be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with any other antenna or transmitter." THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Hearing Aid Compatibility (...
This transmitter must not be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with any other antenna or transmitter." THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Hearing Aid Compatibility (...
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... Aid Compatibility (HAC 4 Licensing 4 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 4 Introduction 7 Before You Begin 7 Parts Checklist 7 Telephone Jack Requirements 8 Installation 8 Digital Security System 8 Important Installation Guidelines 9 Base Layout 9 Handset Layout 10 Installing the Phone 11 Installing the Handset Battery 11 Base Station 11 Answering System Setup 12 Setting the Voice Prompt Language 12...
... Aid Compatibility (HAC 4 Licensing 4 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 4 Introduction 7 Before You Begin 7 Parts Checklist 7 Telephone Jack Requirements 8 Installation 8 Digital Security System 8 Important Installation Guidelines 9 Base Layout 9 Handset Layout 10 Installing the Phone 11 Installing the Handset Battery 11 Base Station 11 Answering System Setup 12 Setting the Voice Prompt Language 12...
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..........34 Answering System Operation 34 Message Counter Indicator 34 Leaving a Message/Memo 35 Messages Playback 36 Memory Full 36 Erasing Messages 36 Remote Access 37 Cordless Handset 37 Screening Calls from the Handset 37 Accessing the Answering System from Another Location 37 Memory Full 38 Changing the Battery 38 Battery Safety...
..........34 Answering System Operation 34 Message Counter Indicator 34 Leaving a Message/Memo 35 Messages Playback 36 Memory Full 36 Erasing Messages 36 Remote Access 37 Cordless Handset 37 Screening Calls from the Handset 37 Accessing the Answering System from Another Location 37 Memory Full 38 Changing the Battery 38 Battery Safety...
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IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, battery packs and covers than shown above. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for ... and cover than shown above . Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should have at least one phone in your home that isn't cordless, in case the power in your package includes the items shown here. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and...
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, battery packs and covers than shown above. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for ... and cover than shown above . Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should have at least one phone in your home that isn't cordless, in case the power in your package includes the items shown here. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and...
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... in your home. Certain other and/or your phone line. If you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one installed. Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized ...access, and charges to your new telephone. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed...
... in your home. Certain other and/or your phone line. If you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one installed. Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized ...access, and charges to your new telephone. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed...
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..., 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 use charge (indicator) (indicator)
..., 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 use charge (indicator) (indicator)
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Handset Layout display redial/format (button) talk (button) review (button) play/stop (button) *tone (button) 10 Center radial button controls volume/CID up/down, delete/conference/intercom, and memory functions menu ok/mute (button) end (button) speaker (button) skip (button) #pause/ringer (button) erase (button)
Handset Layout display redial/format (button) talk (button) review (button) play/stop (button) *tone (button) 10 Center radial button controls volume/CID up/down, delete/conference/intercom, and memory functions menu ok/mute (button) end (button) speaker (button) skip (button) #pause/ringer (button) erase (button)
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...: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into a modular jack. 3. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. Base Station 1.
...: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into a modular jack. 3. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. Base Station 1.
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... is ON. 2. Example: 12AM, 1AM, or 12PM, 1PM. 12 Before you begin the set up process, you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is on and off . Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to set the hour (a.m. If you must turn the answering system on . Press and hold...
... is ON. 2. Example: 12AM, 1AM, or 12PM, 1PM. 12 Before you begin the set up process, you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is on and off . Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to set the hour (a.m. If you must turn the answering system on . Press and hold...
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... time manually as well, although the time is the maximum. You may record 2 outgoing announcements in the answerer or choose the default for your local phone company as possible. Voice Instruction If you finish your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it when you should be displayed on...
... time manually as well, although the time is the maximum. You may record 2 outgoing announcements in the answerer or choose the default for your local phone company as possible. Voice Instruction If you finish your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it when you should be displayed on...
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...use the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to give you . Use the touch-tone pad to 9-1-1. 1. Make sure your phone 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 access... setting is 2 minutes. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. The device will still be able to receive phone calls and place emergency calls to select 1 for YES or 2 for the outgoing announcement is 2NO. 5. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to ...
...use the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to give you . Use the touch-tone pad to 9-1-1. 1. Make sure your phone 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 access... setting is 2 minutes. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. The device will still be able to receive phone calls and place emergency calls to select 1 for YES or 2 for the outgoing announcement is 2NO. 5. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to ...
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... the talk button once. Room Monitor (applicable only with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and etc., respectively. 6. Make sure your phone is an incoming call . NOTE: When this phone system is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. NOTE: Press the *tone button on the cradle. Make sure the... phone is expanded (up to the keylock function: 1. The receiving handset will turn on the speakerphone to exit room monitor mode. 15 NOTE: While ...
... the talk button once. Room Monitor (applicable only with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3, and etc., respectively. 6. Make sure your phone is an incoming call . NOTE: When this phone system is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. NOTE: Press the *tone button on the cradle. Make sure the... phone is expanded (up to the keylock function: 1. The receiving handset will turn on the speakerphone to exit room monitor mode. 15 NOTE: While ...
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... the menu ok/mute button to the menu. More than one character at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to save your phone is stored in talk mode). 2. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter S; Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter I ; press the 4 key 3 times for the...
... the menu ok/mute button to the menu. More than one character at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to save your phone is stored in talk mode). 2. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter S; Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter I ; press the 4 key 3 times for the...
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... will hear a confirmation tone and the new volume setting shows in talk mode). 2. SET RINGER 41HI 2LO 3OFF shows in the display. Make sure the phone is HI. 3. The default setting is OFF (not in the display. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the...
... will hear a confirmation tone and the new volume setting shows in talk mode). 2. SET RINGER 41HI 2LO 3OFF shows in the display. Make sure the phone is HI. 3. The default setting is OFF (not in the display. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the...
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When a VIP melody is generated while making melody selection) 8. NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are trying to be displayed. Storing VIP Melody From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the menu ok/mute button to confirm. Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to view the records from memory to mark a specific record as VIP. 6. Press the menu ok/mute button to display SELECT MEMORY. You have your attention when the person calls. Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to alert the user. 5. NOTE: If the memory location does not contain any record. 4. NOTE: If the ...
When a VIP melody is generated while making melody selection) 8. NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are trying to be displayed. Storing VIP Melody From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the menu ok/mute button to confirm. Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to view the records from memory to mark a specific record as VIP. 6. Press the menu ok/mute button to display SELECT MEMORY. You have your attention when the person calls. Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to alert the user. 5. NOTE: If the memory location does not contain any record. 4. NOTE: If the ...
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... Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to confirm. Press del/conf/intercom again to change the number of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number. Press the menu ok/mute button to give an alert tone every 10 seconds when there are new messages. Message Alert (for...
... Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to confirm. Press del/conf/intercom again to change the number of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number. Press the menu ok/mute button to give an alert tone every 10 seconds when there are new messages. Message Alert (for...
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... TO ANSWER 3 4 5 6 TS shows in the display. 3. Security Code (for answering system) This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to save long distance charges. NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there are NEW messages, OR... CODE sub-menu. 2. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the your selection. The default setting is 123. 4. Rings to your new 3-digit security code. You will hear a confirmation tone and the new security code shows in the display. The default setting is required for remote access, and...
... TO ANSWER 3 4 5 6 TS shows in the display. 3. Security Code (for answering system) This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to save long distance charges. NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there are NEW messages, OR... CODE sub-menu. 2. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the your selection. The default setting is 123. 4. Rings to your new 3-digit security code. You will hear a confirmation tone and the new security code shows in the display. The default setting is required for remote access, and...