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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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You must, upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. It is designed to be used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on coin service provided by the REN, you should not exceed 5. Notes • This equipment may not be ...
You must, upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. • If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. It is designed to be used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on coin service provided by the REN, you should not exceed 5. Notes • This equipment may not be ...
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and (3) inform you of your equipment cause trouble on the cabinet bottom. The telephone company may make changes in its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. Where prior notice is required in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must : (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must give you adequate ...
and (3) inform you of your equipment cause trouble on the cabinet bottom. The telephone company may make changes in its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. Where prior notice is required in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must : (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must give you adequate ...
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... interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that to operate the...
... interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that to operate the...
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Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. This transmitter must be installed and operated with this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with a minimum distance of other accessories may be ...
Licensing Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009. This transmitter must be installed and operated with this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with a minimum distance of other accessories may be ...
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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. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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. 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. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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. 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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..., you should always be followed. 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. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Handset Battery compartment cover...
..., you should always be followed. 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. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Handset Battery compartment cover...
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Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one pictured here, installed in your home. For Model 28811xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, ...
Telephone Jack Requirements To use this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one pictured here, installed in your home. For Model 28811xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, ...
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... when installing or modifying telephone lines. 11 Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to properly set , these devices may interfere with each other cordless telephones or personal computers. • Never install telephone... and, if not properly set channels to avoid interference. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on how to your new telephone. Certain other communications devices may also use the...
... when installing or modifying telephone lines. 11 Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to properly set , these devices may interfere with each other cordless telephones or personal computers. • Never install telephone... and, if not properly set channels to avoid interference. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on how to your new telephone. Certain other communications devices may also use the...
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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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... is compatible with this unit. 1. PRESS DOWN FIRMLY 4. approved Model 5-2814 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which 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.
... is compatible with this unit. 1. PRESS DOWN FIRMLY 4. approved Model 5-2814 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which 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.
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Place the handset in use voicemail indicator turns on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is charging. 5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to be correctly orientated in the user's guide. If you may mount it on the back of... jack on the wall. 2. The charge/in the base cradle. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on , verifying the battery is compromised.
Place the handset in use voicemail indicator turns on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is charging. 5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to be correctly orientated in the user's guide. If you may mount it on the back of... jack on the wall. 2. The charge/in the base cradle. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on , verifying the battery is compromised.
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...details say "details" • To get help " 16 Speak into the phone and say "help say where you are and what you can find local business information completely free, directly from ...your phone. GOOG-411 will connect you with the business you can access 1-800-GOOG-411 service...in the display. 2. "GOOG-411: Free 411 by simply pressing the GOOG-411 button. 1. With purchasing the GE phone, you choose. 3. In standby mode or dialing mode, press the GOOG-411 button, the preset GOOG-411 service ...
...details say "details" • To get help " 16 Speak into the phone and say "help say where you are and what you can find local business information completely free, directly from ...your phone. GOOG-411 will connect you with the business you can access 1-800-GOOG-411 service...in the display. 2. "GOOG-411: Free 411 by simply pressing the GOOG-411 button. 1. With purchasing the GE phone, you choose. 3. In standby mode or dialing mode, press the GOOG-411 button, the preset GOOG-411 service ...
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... Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Press the mute/menu OK button to the main menu. 3. Review Records 1. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6... or 5) button to scroll to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Press mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in alphabetical order. 7. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to fifty...
... Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Press the mute/menu OK button to go to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Press the mute/menu OK button to the main menu. 3. Review Records 1. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6... or 5) button to scroll to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Press mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in alphabetical order. 7. Programming Functions The system uses a menu structure to give you access to fifty...
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...delay in dialing sequence when a pause is OFF (not in each of a Stored Number) Press the #pause button on the display. 7. Make sure the phone is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you make a mistake press the delete/intercom/conf button to save your selection. Press the... mute/menu OK button to go to PHONEBOOK. 4. More than one digit in the phonebook. press the 4 key 3 times for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one letter is stored in TALK mode). 2. Press...
...delay in dialing sequence when a pause is OFF (not in each of a Stored Number) Press the #pause button on the display. 7. Make sure the phone is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you make a mistake press the delete/intercom/conf button to save your selection. Press the... mute/menu OK button to go to PHONEBOOK. 4. More than one digit in the phonebook. press the 4 key 3 times for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one letter is stored in TALK mode). 2. Press...
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... NAME shows on the display. 8. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 in TALK mode). 2. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to desired record, press mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Make sure the... phone is OFF (not in "Add Records" section. Press the delete/intercom/conf button or mute/menu OK button again to EDIT RECORDS. 6. shows on the ...
... NAME shows on the display. 8. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 in TALK mode). 2. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in alphabet to move to desired record, press mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Make sure the... phone is OFF (not in "Add Records" section. Press the delete/intercom/conf button or mute/menu OK button again to EDIT RECORDS. 6. shows on the ...
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.... 4. Room Monitor (applicable only with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and so on respectively. 20 Make sure your phone is expanded (up to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28801 handset with additional handsets) 1. Press mute/menu OK button to the main menu.... desired number. 8. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in TALK mode). 2. ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION? NOTE: When this phone system is OFF (not in alphabet to move to the main menu. 3. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically. Press the...
.... 4. Room Monitor (applicable only with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and so on respectively. 20 Make sure your phone is expanded (up to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28801 handset with additional handsets) 1. Press mute/menu OK button to the main menu.... desired number. 8. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in TALK mode). 2. ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION? NOTE: When this phone system is OFF (not in alphabet to move to the main menu. 3. Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically. Press the...