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Model 28213 Series DECT 6.0 Multi-Handset Speakerphone User's Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 6 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28203 handset with charge cradle)
Model 28213 Series DECT 6.0 Multi-Handset Speakerphone User's Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 6 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28203 handset with charge cradle)
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... 4 Information for DECT Product.......... 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 10 Front View 10 Handset Layout 11 Display Icons 11 Installing the Phone 12 Installing the Handset Battery...... 12 Base Station 13 Programming the Telephone 14 Standby Screen 14 Programming Functions 14...
... 4 Information for DECT Product.......... 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 10 Front View 10 Handset Layout 11 Display Icons 11 Installing the Phone 12 Installing the Handset Battery...... 12 Base Station 13 Programming the Telephone 14 Standby Screen 14 Programming Functions 14...
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... SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. Table of Contents Two-Way Calling 28 Three-Way Calling 28 Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets 29 Caller ID (CID 30 Call Waiting Caller ID 30 Receiving CID Records 30 Storing CID Records 31 Reviewing CID Records 31 Dialing a CID Number...
... SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. Table of Contents Two-Way Calling 28 Three-Way Calling 28 Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets 29 Caller ID (CID 30 Call Waiting Caller ID 30 Receiving CID Records 30 Storing CID Records 31 Reviewing CID Records 31 Dialing a CID Number...
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... Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. For Model 28213xx2 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always be FOUR additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above . For Model 28213xx3...
... Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. For Model 28213xx2 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always be FOUR additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above . For Model 28213xx3...
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... manual for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may interfere with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, ... modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to your home. Telephone Jack Requirements To use the 1.9GHz DECT frequency for these appliances. jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false...
... manual for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may interfere with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, ... modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to your home. Telephone Jack Requirements To use the 1.9GHz DECT frequency for these appliances. jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false...
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Handset Layout Voice Mail Waiting Indicator (VMWI)/ Visual Ringer display TALK/SPEAKER (button) flash (button) delete/int/conf (delete/intercom/ conference) CALLER ID-VOL 5 or 6 (caller id/volume up or down button) END (button) Headphone jack mute/menu OK (button) phone book (button) format/redial (button) *tone/ (button) #pause/ringer (button) Display Icons microphone Signal strength Speakerphone Message Voicemail SMS Ringer OFF/DND ON Alarm ON New Call Battery AM AM PM PM 11
Handset Layout Voice Mail Waiting Indicator (VMWI)/ Visual Ringer display TALK/SPEAKER (button) flash (button) delete/int/conf (delete/intercom/ conference) CALLER ID-VOL 5 or 6 (caller id/volume up or down button) END (button) Headphone jack mute/menu OK (button) phone book (button) format/redial (button) *tone/ (button) #pause/ringer (button) Display Icons microphone Signal strength Speakerphone Message Voicemail SMS Ringer OFF/DND ON Alarm ON New Call Battery AM AM PM PM 11
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...battery model 5-2840, that is keyed and can be inserted only one way. 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into the jack inside a plastic bag and are separate from the... handset. 2. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. Plug the battery pack cord into place. 12 NOTE: To ensure proper...
...battery model 5-2840, that is keyed and can be inserted only one way. 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into the jack inside a plastic bag and are separate from the... handset. 2. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. Plug the battery pack cord into place. 12 NOTE: To ensure proper...
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...modular jack. 3. Place the handset in a vertical or floor mount position. 13 Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to be correctly orientated in the base cradle. 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 don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. Base Station 1. If you may mount it on , verifying the ...
...modular jack. 3. Place the handset in a vertical or floor mount position. 13 Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to be correctly orientated in the base cradle. 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 don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. Base Station 1. If you may mount it on , verifying the ...
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Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to enter ROOM MONITOR menu. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in main menu: Phone Book, Room Monitor, Alarm Clock, Initial Setup, Sound Setup, Reset Settings. Press the mute/menu OK button to all of the built-in ... button to scroll to the main menu. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to ROOM MONITOR. 4. Room Monitor (applicable only with additional handsets) 1. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. The screen displays ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION?. 14
Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to enter ROOM MONITOR menu. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in main menu: Phone Book, Room Monitor, Alarm Clock, Initial Setup, Sound Setup, Reset Settings. Press the mute/menu OK button to all of the built-in ... button to scroll to the main menu. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to ROOM MONITOR. 4. Room Monitor (applicable only with additional handsets) 1. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. The screen displays ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION?. 14
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... room monitoring mode, the handsets will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is OFF (not in 0210. Alarm Clock 1. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to save selection. Press the mute/menu ok button to select ON or OFF. Make sure your phone is an incoming call . Press... mute/menu OK button to display >ONCE OR DAILY and select ONCE or DAILY. 8. If ON is expanded (up to main menu. 15 Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset name/number to...
... room monitoring mode, the handsets will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is OFF (not in 0210. Alarm Clock 1. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to save selection. Press the mute/menu ok button to select ON or OFF. Make sure your phone is an incoming call . Press... mute/menu OK button to display >ONCE OR DAILY and select ONCE or DAILY. 8. If ON is expanded (up to main menu. 15 Press mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset name/number to...
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...-volume (6 or 5) button to scroll to save your phone is stored in 071231. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to insert a space between the first and last name. Handset Name From the Initial Setup Menu: 1. The screen displays HANDSET NAME. 3. Press the 5 key times for example, ...Code, Tone/Pulse, Language, Auto Talk, Registration, Deregistration. press the 6 key once for the letter L. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset name shows in TALK mode). 2. Press mute/menu OK button to the menu. NOTE: During programming, you make a mistake, use the delete/int/conf...
...-volume (6 or 5) button to scroll to save your phone is stored in 071231. 3. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to insert a space between the first and last name. Handset Name From the Initial Setup Menu: 1. The screen displays HANDSET NAME. 3. Press the 5 key times for example, ...Code, Tone/Pulse, Language, Auto Talk, Registration, Deregistration. press the 6 key once for the letter L. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset name shows in TALK mode). 2. Press mute/menu OK button to the menu. NOTE: During programming, you make a mistake, use the delete/int/conf...
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...BASE FIND FOR 5 SECONDS, THEN PRESS MENU OK KEY. (Your handset should be registered again unless absolutely necessary. The handset screen displays REGISTERED. The screen displays > NO YES. 3. NO is not recommended that a handset be held near the base during an external call, you must go... to rename your handset you may now rename your selection. Registration Your packaged handset(s) are re-registering the handset through the handset menu; The default setting is NO. 3. Auto Talk When this function is ON, during registration...
...BASE FIND FOR 5 SECONDS, THEN PRESS MENU OK KEY. (Your handset should be registered again unless absolutely necessary. The handset screen displays REGISTERED. The screen displays > NO YES. 3. NO is not recommended that a handset be held near the base during an external call, you must go... to rename your handset you may now rename your selection. Registration Your packaged handset(s) are re-registering the handset through the handset menu; The default setting is NO. 3. Auto Talk When this function is ON, during registration...
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...register. 5. The screen displays YES4NO. Select NO, if you do not want to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu. 2. If you MUST re-register the handset using the Registration process. 19 Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to confirm. If you complete the de-registration process,... the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION. Then the screen displays DEREGISTERED to YES or NO. 7. To use the handset, you select YES, press the mute/menu OK button and MOVE NEAR BASE displays for seconds, ...
...register. 5. The screen displays YES4NO. Select NO, if you do not want to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu. 2. If you MUST re-register the handset using the Registration process. 19 Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to confirm. If you complete the de-registration process,... the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION. Then the screen displays DEREGISTERED to YES or NO. 7. To use the handset, you select YES, press the mute/menu OK button and MOVE NEAR BASE displays for seconds, ...
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... de-registered and the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION. Press the mute/menu OK button to the main menu. 3. Continue to hold the find button and while holding the find button. 5. Sound Setup 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to save your phone is re-registered. 1. Ringer Tone... You may program the following items: Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, Key Tone. Press and release the find button until the handset is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press mute/menu OK button to...
... de-registered and the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION. Press the mute/menu OK button to the main menu. 3. Continue to hold the find button and while holding the find button. 5. Sound Setup 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to save your phone is re-registered. 1. Ringer Tone... You may program the following items: Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, Key Tone. Press and release the find button until the handset is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press mute/menu OK button to...
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... to alert you have a message waiting from the LCD and the VMWI LED is turned OFF (on ALL handsets, and the charge/in use LED on the base will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line is in use. 22 Press the caller ID-volume (5 or...
... to alert you have a message waiting from the LCD and the VMWI LED is turned OFF (on ALL handsets, and the charge/in use LED on the base will remain lit when a handset is in the base charging or when the line is in use. 22 Press the caller ID-volume (5 or...
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...call is an incoming call . Speakerphone Operation NOTE: If you are using the speakerphone, remain close to handset so the party you are using the speakerphone and want to 28 pre-dial digits. When finished, press the END button to hang up to delete the pre-dial number you entered,... the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to this service from your phone company. Also, it serves as a Visual Ringer function. If you are speaking to end conversation. VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on the top of the digits are using the earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone, press the...
...call is an incoming call . Speakerphone Operation NOTE: If you are using the speakerphone, remain close to handset so the party you are using the speakerphone and want to 28 pre-dial digits. When finished, press the END button to hang up to delete the pre-dial number you entered,... the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to this service from your phone company. Also, it serves as a Visual Ringer function. If you are speaking to end conversation. VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on the top of the digits are using the earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone, press the...
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... in TALK mode). 2. Sound Setup; OR - One is selected, pick up the handset from the charge cradle to answer the call . Press #pause/ringer button again to display SET RINGER LEVEL 5. 3. When the phone rings, pick up . - When finished, press END button to ringer menu. 1. ...Ringer Volume menus. LEVEL 5 is this short cut to hang up the handset and press the TALK/SPEAKER button. 2. Press the #pause/ringer button...
... in TALK mode). 2. Sound Setup; OR - One is selected, pick up the handset from the charge cradle to answer the call . Press #pause/ringer button again to display SET RINGER LEVEL 5. 3. When the phone rings, pick up . - When finished, press END button to ringer menu. 1. ...Ringer Volume menus. LEVEL 5 is this short cut to hang up the handset and press the TALK/SPEAKER button. 2. Press the #pause/ringer button...
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... the redial/format button. -OR- 3. NOTE: You may redial a number up to 20 digits long. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call , press the flash button on the handset, and your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on... Number Redial You may choose from your original 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 is put on Call Waiting calls. To quickly redial the last number you get a ...
... the redial/format button. -OR- 3. NOTE: You may redial a number up to 20 digits long. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call , press the flash button on the handset, and your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on... Number Redial You may choose from your original 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 is put on Call Waiting calls. To quickly redial the last number you get a ...
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... (5 or 6) button. The DND indicator will light and shows in , or during call screening after the call ringing in each handset screen displays FIND HANDSET. 2. If your phone conversation. When the maximum or minimum volume level is not registered, follow the instructions in TALK mode) you can press the do...Press the mute/menu OK button to cancel and return to page all handsets must be registered. There are five volume levels to choose from the Base/Group Page Use the base-only to your handset is reached, the phone beeps twice. Page The page feature helps you to turn off -line...
... (5 or 6) button. The DND indicator will light and shows in , or during call screening after the call ringing in each handset screen displays FIND HANDSET. 2. If your phone conversation. When the maximum or minimum volume level is not registered, follow the instructions in TALK mode) you can press the do...Press the mute/menu OK button to cancel and return to page all handsets must be registered. There are five volume levels to choose from the Base/Group Page Use the base-only to your handset is reached, the phone beeps twice. Page The page feature helps you to turn off -line...
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... again. 4. Press the delete/int/conf button on either handset to page. b) Even if the handset has not been registered with 4th handset. 27 When 4 handsets are immediately connected. Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to deactivate the intercom. Handset 2, Handset 3, Handset 4, Handset 5 and Handset 6) if Handset 1 is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. NOTE: The system...
... again. 4. Press the delete/int/conf button on either handset to page. b) Even if the handset has not been registered with 4th handset. 27 When 4 handsets are immediately connected. Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to deactivate the intercom. Handset 2, Handset 3, Handset 4, Handset 5 and Handset 6) if Handset 1 is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. NOTE: The system...
