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...Product 3 Introduction 6 Before You Begin 6 Parts Checklist 6 Telephone Jack Requirements 7 Installation 7 Digital Security System 7 Important Installation Guidelines 7 Handset Layout 8 Base Layout 9 Installing the Phone 10 Attaching the Desktop Pedestal 10 Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power 10 Connecting the Telephone Line...Speakerphone Operation 24 Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Base 24 Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Cordless Handset 24 Special Features 24 Page All Cordless Handsets from Base... 24 Temporary Tone (for pulse or rotary service use...
...Product 3 Introduction 6 Before You Begin 6 Parts Checklist 6 Telephone Jack Requirements 7 Installation 7 Digital Security System 7 Important Installation Guidelines 7 Handset Layout 8 Base Layout 9 Installing the Phone 10 Attaching the Desktop Pedestal 10 Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power 10 Connecting the Telephone Line...Speakerphone Operation 24 Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Base 24 Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Cordless Handset 24 Special Features 24 Page All Cordless Handsets from Base... 24 Temporary Tone (for pulse or rotary service use...
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... on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home goes out. Base Base Handset Coiled handset cord 2 AC power adaptors Telephone line cord Handset battery Cordless handset charger Cordless handset Handset battery compartment door Desk pedestal/ Wall mount bracket For Model 28871xx3 there ... your package includes the items shown here. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that isn't cordless, in case the power in your home that should always be ONE additional handset, battery pack, cover, charge cradle and power ...
... on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home goes out. Base Base Handset Coiled handset cord 2 AC power adaptors Telephone line cord Handset battery Cordless handset charger Cordless handset Handset battery compartment door Desk pedestal/ Wall mount bracket For Model 28871xx3 there ... your package includes the items shown here. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that isn't cordless, in case the power in your home that should always be ONE additional handset, battery pack, cover, charge cradle and power ...
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... you don't have a modular jack, call your Modular home. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on how to properly set channels to your new telephone. If you... with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. line jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges ...
... you don't have a modular jack, call your Modular home. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on how to properly set channels to your new telephone. If you... with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. line jack Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges ...
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Handset Layout speaker (button) menu/OK (button) talk (button) */icon/tone (button) pause (button) Display flash (button) cancel/mute (button) int (intercom button) off (button) redial (button) phonebook (button) CID (caller ID button) #/lock/ format (button) Antenna Phone Speakerphone Key lock Ringer off Mute Internal call Battery AM AM PM PM NEW Missed call RPT Repeat call
Handset Layout speaker (button) menu/OK (button) talk (button) */icon/tone (button) pause (button) Display flash (button) cancel/mute (button) int (intercom button) off (button) redial (button) phonebook (button) CID (caller ID button) #/lock/ format (button) Antenna Phone Speakerphone Key lock Ringer off Mute Internal call Battery AM AM PM PM NEW Missed call RPT Repeat call
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.../ OK (button) ringer switch CID (back of base) (Caller ID button) phonebook (button) exit (button) cancel (button) */tone pause #/format (button) (button) (button) Phone Missed call Speakerphone RPT Repeat call Mute Internal call AM AM PM PM (Voice) Message Waiting review up (button) ans. volume up (button) review down (... (record/memo button) ans/menu (answerer memo button) volume down (button) flash (button) page/intercom (button) hold (button) mute/register (button) redial (button) speaker (button) phone volume (button) Answering System ans.
.../ OK (button) ringer switch CID (back of base) (Caller ID button) phonebook (button) exit (button) cancel (button) */tone pause #/format (button) (button) (button) Phone Missed call Speakerphone RPT Repeat call Mute Internal call AM AM PM PM (Voice) Message Waiting review up (button) ans. volume up (button) review down (... (record/memo button) ans/menu (answerer memo button) volume down (button) flash (button) page/intercom (button) hold (button) mute/register (button) redial (button) speaker (button) phone volume (button) Answering System ans.
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... the handset charge cradle turns on the bottom of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2823 (base) and 5-2824 (handset) power adaptors listed in a vertical or floor mount position. 2. Installing the Phone Choose the best location to indicate the handset battery is charging 10 Attaching the Desktop Pedestal Using the...
... the handset charge cradle turns on the bottom of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2823 (base) and 5-2824 (handset) power adaptors listed in a vertical or floor mount position. 2. Installing the Phone Choose the best location to indicate the handset battery is charging 10 Attaching the Desktop Pedestal Using the...
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... the other end into a modular wall telephone jack. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the base and the other end into a modular phone jack. 5. Setting the Ringer Volume You may control the ringer volume level with the switch located on the back of ...the base. = ringer tone will be loud = ringer tone will be low = telephone will not ring Wall Mounting the Base The base is packaged with the bottom ...
... the other end into a modular wall telephone jack. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the base and the other end into a modular phone jack. 5. Setting the Ringer Volume You may control the ringer volume level with the switch located on the back of ...the base. = ringer tone will be loud = ringer tone will be low = telephone will not ring Wall Mounting the Base The base is packaged with the bottom ...
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...desired language. 4. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the phone menu/ok button. LCD Contrast There are 8 levels available for the base ON or OFF. Press the phone menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 5. Area Code 1. Press the phone menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the 5... or 6 button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the phone menu/ok button to select CONTRAST...
...desired language. 4. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the phone menu/ok button. LCD Contrast There are 8 levels available for the base ON or OFF. Press the phone menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 5. Area Code 1. Press the phone menu/ok button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the 5... or 6 button to confirm the setting. 5. Press the phone menu/ok button to select CONTRAST...
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... to select TONE or PULSE. 4. The default setting is over the range, you cannot enter the next setting. Press the phone menu/ok button to select DATE/TIME and press the phone menu/ok button again, the screen displays Year 2008. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to confirm the setting. 5. Please re-enter... button to return to confirm the setting and then enter month and date settings. 4. Use the number keypad to input the last two digits of year (range: 00-99), press the phone menu/ok button to idle mode. Press the exit button to return to confirm the setting and enter time setting. 5.
... to select TONE or PULSE. 4. The default setting is over the range, you cannot enter the next setting. Press the phone menu/ok button to select DATE/TIME and press the phone menu/ok button again, the screen displays Year 2008. 3. Press the 5 or 6 button to confirm the setting. 5. Please re-enter... button to return to confirm the setting and then enter month and date settings. 4. Use the number keypad to input the last two digits of year (range: 00-99), press the phone menu/ok button to idle mode. Press the exit button to return to confirm the setting and enter time setting. 5.
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...displays RESET?. 4. NOTE: All caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset, and all the phonebook and redial records stored in base will be cleared upon reset. Use the number keypad to input the correct PIN code, press the phone menu/ok button to the original (default) settings. Press the... phone menu/ok button to alert you that you have ...
...displays RESET?. 4. NOTE: All caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset, and all the phonebook and redial records stored in base will be cleared upon reset. Use the number keypad to input the correct PIN code, press the phone menu/ok button to the original (default) settings. Press the... phone menu/ok button to alert you that you have ...
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...to return to select LOW BATTERY and press menu/ok button. 5. Handset Menu Handset Setting Ring Melody 5 ringer tones are available for 1.5 seconds while phone is in idle mode, the screen displays the icon. Press the menu/ok button. 2. Press the menu/ok button to hear and select the desired... ring volume,. 5. Press the 5 or 6 button to confirm the setting. 6. Note: For the cordless handset, the intercom ring volume cannot be adjusted, but it can be deactivated. Low Battery Setting the warning beep to select ON or OFF. 16...
...to return to select LOW BATTERY and press menu/ok button. 5. Handset Menu Handset Setting Ring Melody 5 ringer tones are available for 1.5 seconds while phone is in idle mode, the screen displays the icon. Press the menu/ok button. 2. Press the menu/ok button to hear and select the desired... ring volume,. 5. Press the 5 or 6 button to confirm the setting. 6. Note: For the cordless handset, the intercom ring volume cannot be adjusted, but it can be deactivated. Low Battery Setting the warning beep to select ON or OFF. 16...
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... return to select KEY TONE and press menu/ok button. 5. Press the 5 or 6 button to idle mode. Auto Talk Allows for instant communication when the phone is out of range. Press the menu/ok button to select SETUP HS and press menu/ok button. 3. No Coverage Setting the warning beep to... ON will alert you when the cordless handset is lifted from the cradle with no need to press or speaker button. Press the 5 or 6 button to confirm the setting. 7. Press the 5 or...
... return to select KEY TONE and press menu/ok button. 5. Press the 5 or 6 button to idle mode. Auto Talk Allows for instant communication when the phone is out of range. Press the menu/ok button to select SETUP HS and press menu/ok button. 3. No Coverage Setting the warning beep to... ON will alert you when the cordless handset is lifted from the cradle with no need to press or speaker button. Press the 5 or 6 button to confirm the setting. 7. Press the 5 or...
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... for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. - The base displays the phone icon when a handset is in use . button to adjust the volume on corded base. • Press the 5 or 6 button to hang up or press the speaker button on the base. The cordless handset screen displays LINE IN USE. When finished, put the...
... for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. - The base displays the phone icon when a handset is in use . button to adjust the volume on corded base. • Press the 5 or 6 button to hang up or press the speaker button on the base. The cordless handset screen displays LINE IN USE. When finished, put the...
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... reset automatically to receiver mode, pick up the corded handset. by the person to stop. Press the mute/register button on the base or the cancel/mute button on the cordless handset to whom you are speaking. • The SPEAKER indicator is illuminated when the speakerphone is in a corner, under a cupboard, or... affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in use ) In pulse dialing mode, you can generate an echo effect. speaker To switch to the phone so that you end the call . 2.
... reset automatically to receiver mode, pick up the corded handset. by the person to stop. Press the mute/register button on the base or the cancel/mute button on the cordless handset to whom you are speaking. • The SPEAKER indicator is illuminated when the speakerphone is in a corner, under a cupboard, or... affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in use ) In pulse dialing mode, you can generate an echo effect. speaker To switch to the phone so that you end the call . 2.
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... for a computer access tone), press the pause button to activate custom calling services such as one digit in the dialing sequence. Flash Use the flash button to insert a 3 second delay into the ...and hold the pause button for 1.5 seconds, the screen displays a P. To lock the keypad; While phone is OFF, press and hold the #/lock/format button until a beep is heard, the icon is ... after you are available through your local telephone company. NOTE: The cordless handset may pick up . Keypad Lock (only for base) To place a call forwarding, which are still able to accept incoming...
... for a computer access tone), press the pause button to activate custom calling services such as one digit in the dialing sequence. Flash Use the flash button to insert a 3 second delay into the ...and hold the pause button for 1.5 seconds, the screen displays a P. To lock the keypad; While phone is OFF, press and hold the #/lock/format button until a beep is heard, the icon is ... after you are available through your local telephone company. NOTE: The cordless handset may pick up . Keypad Lock (only for base) To place a call forwarding, which are still able to accept incoming...
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...confirm. 26 Redial Function The last 10 phone numbers you want to edit the number before dialing out, press the menu/ok button twice (to enter menu and then select the number.) Save Redial Memory 1 Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset. 2 Press the 5 or ..., press5 or 6 button to select SAVE NUMBER, press the menu/ok button, the screen displays ENTER NAME. speaker 3. Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset, the telephone number is empty, the screen displays EMPTY. 2. Lift the receiver or press the speaker button on the...
...confirm. 26 Redial Function The last 10 phone numbers you want to edit the number before dialing out, press the menu/ok button twice (to enter menu and then select the number.) Save Redial Memory 1 Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset. 2 Press the 5 or ..., press5 or 6 button to select SAVE NUMBER, press the menu/ok button, the screen displays ENTER NAME. speaker 3. Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset, the telephone number is empty, the screen displays EMPTY. 2. Lift the receiver or press the speaker button on the...
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... appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep indicates the presence of the base and all handsets in the system.... • When you hear the call waiting beep in the history of a Call Waiting call . When the 31st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is hold and answer the incoming call on the phone... while an external call . This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you a chance to monitor the...
... appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep indicates the presence of the base and all handsets in the system.... • When you hear the call waiting beep in the history of a Call Waiting call . When the 31st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is hold and answer the incoming call on the phone... while an external call . This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you a chance to monitor the...
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Press the CID button. 2. NOTE: Depending on the cordless handset, the number is automatically dialed out. Dialing a CID Number 1. Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888 30 Press the 5 or 6 button to review the CID records. 3. For example: If the ...to adjust the format of digits Explanation Example Eleven digits long distance code "1 " 1-317-888-8888 +3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number. Lift the receiver or press the speaker button on the base or press the speaker or button on (a) how the incoming caller's phone number is formatted when it ...
Press the CID button. 2. NOTE: Depending on the cordless handset, the number is automatically dialed out. Dialing a CID Number 1. Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888 30 Press the 5 or 6 button to review the CID records. 3. For example: If the ...to adjust the format of digits Explanation Example Eleven digits long distance code "1 " 1-317-888-8888 +3-digit area code +7-digit telephone number. Lift the receiver or press the speaker button on the base or press the speaker or button on (a) how the incoming caller's phone number is formatted when it ...
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... button, the screen displays CONFIRM?. 6. Review the phone number stored with 24-digits and 15-character names (including spaces) in the phonebook memory. Delete a Single CID Record 1. You can search a name by pressing the * button. 5. Phonebook You may store up to the end of base and cordless handset are independent. Review Phonebook 1. Therefore, deleting...
... button, the screen displays CONFIRM?. 6. Review the phone number stored with 24-digits and 15-character names (including spaces) in the phonebook memory. Delete a Single CID Record 1. You can search a name by pressing the * button. 5. Phonebook You may store up to the end of base and cordless handset are independent. Review Phonebook 1. Therefore, deleting...
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... STORE. 32 NOTE: Press the cancel/mute button on the cordless handset or the cancel button on the corded base to the desired CID record. 3. NOTE: When screen displays MEMORY FULL, you cannot reformat CID records stored in the phone's internal memory. NOTE: It is needed.) 5. Press the... storing in internal memory as you must delete one or more records before entering the next character. If 2 consecutive characters are on the cordless handset or base. 2. Press the CID button. 2. Press the menu/ok button to the right before saving a new record. Press the menu/ok ...
... STORE. 32 NOTE: Press the cancel/mute button on the cordless handset or the cancel button on the corded base to the desired CID record. 3. NOTE: When screen displays MEMORY FULL, you cannot reformat CID records stored in the phone's internal memory. NOTE: It is needed.) 5. Press the... storing in internal memory as you must delete one or more records before entering the next character. If 2 consecutive characters are on the cordless handset or base. 2. Press the CID button. 2. Press the menu/ok button to the right before saving a new record. Press the menu/ok ...