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...26 Important Installation Remove a Contact 26 Guidelines 9 Edit a SkypeOut Contact Handset Layout 10 Number 27 Base Layout 10 Installing the Phone 12 Installing Handset Battery..12 Base Station 13 First Time Start Up 14 Getting Started with Skype ...15 Create New Skype Account..15 Sign Into a Skype...Microphone.......21 Speakerphone 21 Start a New Call During a Call 21 3 Way Conference Calling... 21 Skype Features Supported by the GE/Skype Phone............22 Change Status 32 Sign Out 33 My Profile 33 Change Password 34 Auto Sign In 34 Skype Credit 35 SkypeIn 35 Voicemail...
...26 Important Installation Remove a Contact 26 Guidelines 9 Edit a SkypeOut Contact Handset Layout 10 Number 27 Base Layout 10 Installing the Phone 12 Installing Handset Battery..12 Base Station 13 First Time Start Up 14 Getting Started with Skype ...15 Create New Skype Account..15 Sign Into a Skype...Microphone.......21 Speakerphone 21 Start a New Call During a Call 21 3 Way Conference Calling... 21 Skype Features Supported by the GE/Skype Phone............22 Change Status 32 Sign Out 33 My Profile 33 Change Password 34 Auto Sign In 34 Skype Credit 35 SkypeIn 35 Voicemail...
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............37 Telephone Solutions..........47 Welcome Message............37 Privacy 37 Caller ID Solutions 48 Skype Solutions 48 Manage Blocked Users.........38 Battery Solutions 51 Tones 38 General Product Care...........52 Incoming Alert Type..........38 Causes of Poor Reception.....52 Ring Tones 39...54 Ringing Volume 39 Index 56 Notification Alert 39 Keypad Tones 39 Time & Date 40 Cordless Settings 40 Register / Deregister your handset 40 Handset Name 41 Phone Settings 41 Contrast 41 Language 41 Preferred Line 42 Region 42 Information 43 Advanced 43 ...
............37 Telephone Solutions..........47 Welcome Message............37 Privacy 37 Caller ID Solutions 48 Skype Solutions 48 Manage Blocked Users.........38 Battery Solutions 51 Tones 38 General Product Care...........52 Incoming Alert Type..........38 Causes of Poor Reception.....52 Ring Tones 39...54 Ringing Volume 39 Index 56 Notification Alert 39 Keypad Tones 39 Time & Date 40 Cordless Settings 40 Register / Deregister your handset 40 Handset Name 41 Phone Settings 41 Contrast 41 Language 41 Preferred Line 42 Region 42 Information 43 Advanced 43 ...
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IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home goes out. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. Base/Gateway AC power adaptor Handset 2 AAA Nickel-metal Hydride batteries Handset charge cradle Battery compartment cover Belt Ethernet Telephone clip cable line cord Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone...
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home goes out. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. Base/Gateway AC power adaptor Handset 2 AAA Nickel-metal Hydride batteries Handset charge cradle Battery compartment cover Belt Ethernet Telephone clip cable line cord Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone...
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...is charging. Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to an electrical outlet. 4. Insert the batteries. 4. Place the handset in the charge cradle. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place. 5. The CHARGE indicator turns on the... back of fire or personal injury, use . Locate batteries and battery door which are separate from the handset. 2. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must install the handset batteries before using the cordless handset.
...is charging. Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to an electrical outlet. 4. Insert the batteries. 4. Place the handset in the charge cradle. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place. 5. The CHARGE indicator turns on the... back of fire or personal injury, use . Locate batteries and battery door which are separate from the handset. 2. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must install the handset batteries before using the cordless handset.
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... of these features are supported by the GE/Skype Phone After you have created your Skype account, you can call other people with an ordinary phone number for free. Radio signal. Skype Voicemail allows you to make calls to ordinary landline and mobile phones. Radio signal status Battery status Notifications Skype™ online status Current...
... of these features are supported by the GE/Skype Phone After you have created your Skype account, you can call other people with an ordinary phone number for free. Radio signal. Skype Voicemail allows you to make calls to ordinary landline and mobile phones. Radio signal status Battery status Notifications Skype™ online status Current...
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...RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center. 46 product indicates that all your Thomson Inc. Reset To restore the GE/Skype phone back to factory settings you install a new battery pack. Please note, though, that we are participating in... TALK mode) before you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised. Press and to charge. approved...
...RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center. 46 product indicates that all your Thomson Inc. Reset To restore the GE/Skype phone back to factory settings you install a new battery pack. Please note, though, that we are participating in... TALK mode) before you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised. Press and to charge. approved...
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...firmware. Try unplugging some routers you cannot configure incoming UDP traffic although you use a router it may be out of range. However, on some phones. • Check for your wiring or local service. • The handset may be out of range of the base. check settings under Settings... TCP and/or UDP traffic. Free up bandwidth by turning the power to base. • Verify the batteries are using the Internet connection. Move closer to these devices off and on cordless handset. 47 Move closer to base. • Verify the base is connected to the latest software version...
...firmware. Try unplugging some routers you cannot configure incoming UDP traffic although you use a router it may be out of range. However, on some phones. • Check for your wiring or local service. • The handset may be out of range of the base. check settings under Settings... TCP and/or UDP traffic. Free up bandwidth by turning the power to base. • Verify the batteries are using the Internet connection. Move closer to these devices off and on cordless handset. 47 Move closer to base. • Verify the base is connected to the latest software version...
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... on the cradle for at least 2 to a non-switched electrical outlet. Registration did not work • Charge the batteries for "No dial tone". • Replace the battery. No Caller ID • In order to 3 minutes. Re-register handset. • Uplug and then plug in ...on Handset screen. Re-register handset Caller ID Solutions No Display • Charge or replace the batteries. • Verify that an IP address is properly installed. • Disconnect the handset battery and plug it . Handset displays "BASE STATION CONNECTION LOST" or "NOT REGISTERED". • ...
... on the cradle for at least 2 to a non-switched electrical outlet. Registration did not work • Charge the batteries for "No dial tone". • Replace the battery. No Caller ID • In order to 3 minutes. Re-register handset. • Uplug and then plug in ...on Handset screen. Re-register handset Caller ID Solutions No Display • Charge or replace the batteries. • Verify that an IP address is properly installed. • Disconnect the handset battery and plug it . Handset displays "BASE STATION CONNECTION LOST" or "NOT REGISTERED". • ...
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...off . Turn on the handset. • You have chosen the wrong language. Incorrect language on the base station. The handset will turn on . • The batteries may not be placed correctly in the charger. The red LED light must be red. • The base station may not be too far away...on the handset. • The display contrast is not turned on the back of the display. • You may not be connected to replace the battery pack: • Short talk time • Poor sound quality • Limited range 51 Place the handset in the upper left hand corner of the ...
...off . Turn on the handset. • You have chosen the wrong language. Incorrect language on the base station. The handset will turn on . • The batteries may not be placed correctly in the charger. The red LED light must be red. • The base station may not be too far away...on the handset. • The display contrast is not turned on the back of the display. • You may not be connected to replace the battery pack: • Short talk time • Poor sound quality • Limited range 51 Place the handset in the upper left hand corner of the ...
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...guidelines: • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as strong storms. • Base is installed in case you need to ship the phone at a later date. • Periodically clean the charge contacts on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield ...to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, televisions, entertainment centers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as other electronic devices. • Handset battery is low. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. General Product Care To keep your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ...
...guidelines: • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as strong storms. • Base is installed in case you need to ship the phone at a later date. • Periodically clean the charge contacts on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield ...to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, televisions, entertainment centers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as other electronic devices. • Handset battery is low. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. General Product Care To keep your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ...
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... Limited Warranty What your unit. For rental firms, proof of the original product's warranty period. What your dealer.) • Installation and setup service adjustments. • Batteries. • Damage from date of damage or loss. • A new or refurbished unit will do: • Provide you freight prepaid. Any additional information, should be...
... Limited Warranty What your unit. For rental firms, proof of the original product's warranty period. What your dealer.) • Installation and setup service adjustments. • Batteries. • Damage from date of damage or loss. • A new or refurbished unit will do: • Provide you freight prepaid. Any additional information, should be...
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... ID Solutions 48 Causes of Poor Reception 52 Change Password 34 Change Status 32 Contacts 17, 25 Contacts Requests 32 Contrast 41 Cordless Settings 40 Create New Account. 32 Create New Skype Account 15 D Deleting a CID Record 31 Dial a Landline Number 20... 15 H Handset Layout 10 Handset Name 41 I Important Installation Guidelines 9 Incoming Alert Type 38 Information 43 Installation 9 Installing Handset Battery 12 Installing the Phone 12 Intercom Ring Tones 39 Internet Settings 43 Introduction 3, 8 K Keypad Tones 39 L Landline Ring Tones 39 Language 41 Limited ...
... ID Solutions 48 Causes of Poor Reception 52 Change Password 34 Change Status 32 Contacts 17, 25 Contacts Requests 32 Contrast 41 Cordless Settings 40 Create New Account. 32 Create New Skype Account 15 D Deleting a CID Record 31 Dial a Landline Number 20... 15 H Handset Layout 10 Handset Name 41 I Important Installation Guidelines 9 Incoming Alert Type 38 Information 43 Installation 9 Installing Handset Battery 12 Installing the Phone 12 Intercom Ring Tones 39 Internet Settings 43 Introduction 3, 8 K Keypad Tones 39 L Landline Ring Tones 39 Language 41 Limited ...