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Model 28811 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)
Model 28811 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)
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Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in determining the number of devices you may connect to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this information to your telephone line and still have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your own telephone equipment if you have all devices connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to your line as...
Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in determining the number of devices you may connect to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this information to your telephone line and still have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your own telephone equipment if you have all devices connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to your line as...
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Where prior notice is required in writing, to allow you to correct the situation; In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your equipment cause trouble on the cabinet bottom. US Number is located on y our line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. REN Number ...
Where prior notice is required in writing, to allow you to correct the situation; In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your equipment cause trouble on the cabinet bottom. US Number is located on y our line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. REN Number ...
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... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. However, there is available from that is, the antenna for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the U.S. Operation is subject to the following measures: •...
... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. However, there is available from that is, the antenna for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the U.S. Operation is subject to the following measures: •...
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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 equipment is compliant with the DECT 6.0 ...
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 equipment is compliant with the DECT 6.0 ...
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... Introduction 9 Before You Begin 9 Parts Checklist 9 Telephone Jack Requirements...... 10 Installation 11 Digital Security System 11 Important Installation Guidelines 11 Handset Layout 12 Base Layout 13 Installing the Phone 14 Installing the Handset Battery..14 Base Station 15 GOOG411 16 Programming the Telephone........ 17 ...Standby Screen 17 Programming Functions 17 Phone Book 17 Review Records 17 Add Records 18 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 18 Edit Records 19...
... Introduction 9 Before You Begin 9 Parts Checklist 9 Telephone Jack Requirements...... 10 Installation 11 Digital Security System 11 Important Installation Guidelines 11 Handset Layout 12 Base Layout 13 Installing the Phone 14 Installing the Handset Battery..14 Base Station 15 GOOG411 16 Programming the Telephone........ 17 ...Standby Screen 17 Programming Functions 17 Phone Book 17 Review Records 17 Add Records 18 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 18 Edit Records 19...
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Table of Contents Telephone Operation 30 Visual Indicators 30 Base 30 Handset 30 VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset 31 Speakerphone Operation 31 Making a Call 31 Answering Calls 32 Call Timer 32 Auto Standby 32 Ringer Volume (Shortcut)...........32 Flash/Call Waiting 33 Last Number Redial 33 Exit 33 Page 34 Handset to Handset Paging.......34 Paging All Handsets from a Handset 34 Paging from the Base/Group Page 34 Mute 35 Receiver Volume Control........... 35 Do Not Disturb (D-N-D 35 Intercom Operation 36 Making an Intercom Call........... 36 Receiving an Intercom ...
Table of Contents Telephone Operation 30 Visual Indicators 30 Base 30 Handset 30 VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset 31 Speakerphone Operation 31 Making a Call 31 Answering Calls 32 Call Timer 32 Auto Standby 32 Ringer Volume (Shortcut)...........32 Flash/Call Waiting 33 Last Number Redial 33 Exit 33 Page 34 Handset to Handset Paging.......34 Paging All Handsets from a Handset 34 Paging from the Base/Group Page 34 Mute 35 Receiver Volume Control........... 35 Do Not Disturb (D-N-D 35 Intercom Operation 36 Making an Intercom Call........... 36 Receiving an Intercom ...
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT Table of Contents Changing the Battery 43 Battery Safety Precautions......... 43 Display Messages 44 Handset Sound Signals 46 Troubleshooting Guide 46 ...
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT Table of Contents Changing the Battery 43 Battery Safety Precautions......... 43 Display Messages 44 Handset Sound Signals 46 Troubleshooting Guide 46 ...
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... 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. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Handset Battery compartment cover Belt clip Wall mount bracket Telephone line cord IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always...
... 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. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Handset Battery compartment cover Belt clip Wall mount bracket Telephone line cord IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always...
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.... If you need an RJ11C type modular Wall plate telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your local phone company to find out how to get one set of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover. For Model 28811xx3 there will ... 28811xx4 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above. Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call your package, it replaces one installed. For Model 28811xx2 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge ...
.... If you need an RJ11C type modular Wall plate telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your local phone company to find out how to get one set of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover. For Model 28811xx3 there will ... 28811xx4 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above. Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call your package, it replaces one installed. For Model 28811xx2 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge ...
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...such interference, the base of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • Avoid other and/or your phone line. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 11 Certain ... properly set , these appliances. If you are concerned with interference, please refer to your new telephone. Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to the owner's manual for wet locations....
...such interference, the base of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • Avoid other and/or your phone line. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 11 Certain ... properly set , these appliances. If you are concerned with interference, please refer to your new telephone. Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to the owner's manual for wet locations....
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Handset Layout display CALLER ID-VOLUME 6(caller id/volume down button) SPEAKER (button) delete/intercom/conf (delete/intercom/ conference button) * tone (button) mute/menu OK (button) microphone 12 Voice Mail Waiting Indicator (VMWI) / Visual Ringer TALK (button) CALLER ID-VOLUME 5(caller id/volume up button) END/cancel (button) GOOG-411 (Google free one touch directory assistance) #pause (button) redial/format (button)
Handset Layout display CALLER ID-VOLUME 6(caller id/volume down button) SPEAKER (button) delete/intercom/conf (delete/intercom/ conference button) * tone (button) mute/menu OK (button) microphone 12 Voice Mail Waiting Indicator (VMWI) / Visual Ringer TALK (button) CALLER ID-VOLUME 5(caller id/volume up button) END/cancel (button) GOOG-411 (Google free one touch directory assistance) #pause (button) redial/format (button)
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Base Layout charge/in use voicemail (indicator) find (button) do not disturb (button) 13
Base Layout charge/in use voicemail (indicator) find (button) do not disturb (button) 13
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Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. Locate battery and battery door which is keyed ...
Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use only the Thomson Inc. Locate battery and battery door which is keyed ...
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Base Station 1. Place the handset in the user's guide. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to be correctly orientated in use voicemail indicator turns on the wall. 2. This power adaptor is charging. 5. The charge/... back of the base and the other end into the jack on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. CAUTION: To reduce risk of the base. 4. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place...
Base Station 1. Place the handset in the user's guide. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to be correctly orientated in use voicemail indicator turns on the wall. 2. This power adaptor is charging. 5. The charge/... back of the base and the other end into the jack on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. CAUTION: To reduce risk of the base. 4. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place...
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... hang up. "GOOG-411: Free 411 by simply pressing the GOOG-411 button. 1. Speak into the phone and say "help" 16 With purchasing the GE phone, you can find local business information completely free, directly from your phone. At any point in the display. 2. GOOG411 GOOG-411 is dialed out immediately. With GOOG-411...
... hang up. "GOOG-411: Free 411 by simply pressing the GOOG-411 button. 1. Speak into the phone and say "help" 16 With purchasing the GE phone, you can find local business information completely free, directly from your phone. At any point in the display. 2. GOOG411 GOOG-411 is dialed out immediately. With GOOG-411...
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... TALK mode). 2. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in phone book for quick dialing; Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to fifty records in features. You may program the following items in...: Phonebook, Room Monitor, Set Alarm Clock and Handset Setup. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to VIEW RECORDS. 6.
... TALK mode). 2. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in phone book for quick dialing; Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to fifty records in features. You may program the following items in...: Phonebook, Room Monitor, Set Alarm Clock and Handset Setup. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to VIEW RECORDS. 6.
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... (up to the main menu. 3. Add Records 1. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 20 digits, including pauses), and press the mute/menu button to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Press the 4 key 3 times for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as ...the mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm. More than one digit in each of the number keys. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in the phonebook. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to save your selection. Press the...
... (up to the main menu. 3. Add Records 1. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 20 digits, including pauses), and press the mute/menu button to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Press the 4 key 3 times for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as ...the mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm. More than one digit in each of the number keys. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in the phonebook. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to save your selection. Press the...
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Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in TALK ... OK button to confirm, display will show the records. 7. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to the main menu. 3. shows on the display. 8. ENTER NAME shows on the display. 8. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME...
Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in TALK ... OK button to confirm, display will show the records. 7. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to the main menu. 3. shows on the display. 8. ENTER NAME shows on the display. 8. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME...
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... Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter ROOM MONITOR menu. Press mute/menu OK button to ROOM MONITOR. 4. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28801 handset with additional handsets) 1. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5)... to be monitored. shows in TALK mode). 2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in TALK mode). 2. NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to the desired number. 8. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically. Use the touch tone pad to enter...
... Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter ROOM MONITOR menu. Press mute/menu OK button to ROOM MONITOR. 4. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28801 handset with additional handsets) 1. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5)... to be monitored. shows in TALK mode). 2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in TALK mode). 2. NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to the desired number. 8. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically. Use the touch tone pad to enter...