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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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... 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 Delete Records 19 Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 20 Room Monitor 20 Set Alarm Clock 21 Handset Setup 22 Language 22 Handset Name 23 Ringer Tone 23 Ringer Volume 24...
... 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 Delete Records 19 Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 20 Room Monitor 20 Set Alarm Clock 21 Handset Setup 22 Language 22 Handset Name 23 Ringer Tone 23 Ringer Volume 24...
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... an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call..... 37 Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls 37 Two-Way Calling 37 Three-Way Calling 38 Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets 38 Caller ID (CID 39 Call Waiting Caller ID 39 Receiving CID Records 39 Storing CID Records 40 Reviewing CID Records 40 Dialing a CID Number 40 Storing CID Records in Internal Memory 41 Deleting a CID Record 41 Deleting All CID Records......... 42 Belt Clip and Optional Headset.. 42 Connecting the Belt Clip 42 Connecting...
... an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call..... 37 Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls 37 Two-Way Calling 37 Three-Way Calling 38 Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets 38 Caller ID (CID 39 Call Waiting Caller ID 39 Receiving CID Records 39 Storing CID Records 40 Reviewing CID Records 40 Dialing a CID Number 40 Storing CID Records in Internal Memory 41 Deleting a CID Record 41 Deleting All CID Records......... 42 Belt Clip and Optional Headset.. 42 Connecting the Belt Clip 42 Connecting...
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... and save them for model 28811) Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. 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 have at least one phone in your home that should always be followed. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic...
... and save them for model 28811) Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. 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 have at least one phone in your home that should always be followed. Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic...
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... jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at frequencies that may cause or receive interference 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 these appliances. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the...
... jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at frequencies that may cause or receive interference 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 these appliances. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the...
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Review Records 1. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. You may program the following items in TALK mode). 2. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in alphabetical order. 7. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in main menu...
Review Records 1. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. You may program the following items in TALK mode). 2. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter PHONEBOOK menu. 5. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in alphabetical order. 7. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in main menu...
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SET RINGER LEVEL 5 shows in the display. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to your Caller ID record previously transferred to the memory. (Refer to Caller ID. 2. NOTE: If you want to save your attention when the person calls. You have subscribed to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory). NO USER MEMORY will hear a confirmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display to remind the user to...
SET RINGER LEVEL 5 shows in the display. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to your Caller ID record previously transferred to the memory. (Refer to Caller ID. 2. NOTE: If you want to save your attention when the person calls. You have subscribed to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory). NO USER MEMORY will hear a confirmation tone and the new volume setting shows in the display to remind the user to...
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If you want to delete the information, press the delete/intercom/conf button on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm your selection. 1ON is default setting. 3. Key Tone From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press mute/menu OK button to the SET DAY/TIME sub-menu. 2. SET KEY TONE 1ON 2 OFF shows in the display. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter the...
If you want to delete the information, press the delete/intercom/conf button on the handset to select 1 or 2, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm your selection. 1ON is default setting. 3. Key Tone From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press mute/menu OK button to the SET DAY/TIME sub-menu. 2. SET KEY TONE 1ON 2 OFF shows in the display. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter the...
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... CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 5 or 6) button to scroll to - - -, press and release delete/ intercom/conf when SET AREA CODE shows in the display. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your 3-digit area code. 4. NOTE: To restore the default setting to the TONE PULSE sub-menu. 2. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. shows in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone and the new...
... CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 5 or 6) button to scroll to - - -, press and release delete/ intercom/conf when SET AREA CODE shows in the display. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your 3-digit area code. 4. NOTE: To restore the default setting to the TONE PULSE sub-menu. 2. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. shows in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone and the new...
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...-registering the handset through the handset menu; Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu. 2. The default setting is the handset number. Or use voicemail indicator flashes. De-Registration De-registration cancels registration. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. If you must go to rename your selection shows in the handset display, where X is 2NO. 3. Press and hold the find button on the base unit, the charge...
...-registering the handset through the handset menu; Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu. 2. The default setting is the handset number. Or use voicemail indicator flashes. De-Registration De-registration cancels registration. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. If you must go to rename your selection shows in the handset display, where X is 2NO. 3. Press and hold the find button on the base unit, the charge...
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... BASE displays for NO. Press the touch-tone pad to 1YES or 2NO. 7. Then DEREGISTERED shows in the display. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset's telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered. 1. Release the find button reconnect the power. 3. All handsets are de-registered and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display...
... BASE displays for NO. Press the touch-tone pad to 1YES or 2NO. 7. Then DEREGISTERED shows in the display. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset's telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered. 1. Release the find button reconnect the power. 3. All handsets are de-registered and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display...
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... all the settings in the display. Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base The charge/in use . The indicator will also light when a call is in the base charging or when the line is received. 30 The keypad and CID will remain lit when a handset is in use voicemail indicator on the base will hear a confirmation tone. DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO shows in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting. 4. Handset The TALK and SPEAKER indicator buttons flash when you...
... all the settings in the display. Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base The charge/in use . The indicator will also light when a call is in the base charging or when the line is received. 30 The keypad and CID will remain lit when a handset is in use voicemail indicator on the base will hear a confirmation tone. DEFAULT SETTING 1YES 2NO shows in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting. 4. Handset The TALK and SPEAKER indicator buttons flash when you...
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... this service from your phone company. Speakerphone Operation. NOTE: If you are speaking to end conversation. OR - VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on the top of the digits are erased. 31 OR - Also, it serves as a Visual Ringer function. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to 25 pre-dial digits. Making a Call 1. Dial the number first, then press the TALK or SPEAKER button. - It will flash when there is an incoming call. If...
... this service from your phone company. Speakerphone Operation. NOTE: If you are speaking to end conversation. OR - VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on the top of the digits are erased. 31 OR - Also, it serves as a Visual Ringer function. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to 25 pre-dial digits. Making a Call 1. Dial the number first, then press the TALK or SPEAKER button. - It will flash when there is an incoming call. If...
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.... 1. Make sure the phone is the default setting. 4. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button to scroll to display SET RINGER LEVEL 5. 3. LEVEL 5 is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Auto Standby If you press the TALK or SPEAKER button on the handset, the built-in the cradle while the handset is automatically disconnected. Answering Calls 1. One is this short cut to hang up the handset and press the TALK button. 2. Handset Setup...
.... 1. Make sure the phone is the default setting. 4. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button to scroll to display SET RINGER LEVEL 5. 3. LEVEL 5 is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Auto Standby If you press the TALK or SPEAKER button on the handset, the built-in the cradle while the handset is automatically disconnected. Answering Calls 1. One is this short cut to hang up the handset and press the TALK button. 2. Handset Setup...
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... intercom call is expandable up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls. When 4 handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercom operations at once, for the person at the receiving handset to press the delete/intercom/conf button. Making an Intercom Call 1. Press the delete/intercom/conf button on the sending handset. 4. NOTE: To cancel page, press the delete/intercom/conf button again or the END/cancel button on the handset. 3. Use the touch-tone...
... intercom call is expandable up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls. When 4 handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercom operations at once, for the person at the receiving handset to press the delete/intercom/conf button. Making an Intercom Call 1. Press the delete/intercom/conf button on the sending handset. 4. NOTE: To cancel page, press the delete/intercom/conf button again or the END/cancel button on the handset. 3. Use the touch-tone...
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... previous setting (making no changes) and return to delete. 3. Make sure the phone is important that is OFF (not in the display. The handset will not allow this record to transfer to erase the record showing in memory. 1. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to display the CID record you cannot reformat CID records stored in the display. SAVED TO MEMORY shows in TALK mode). 2. Make sure the phone is nonnumeric, the unit will display UNABLE...
... previous setting (making no changes) and return to delete. 3. Make sure the phone is important that is OFF (not in the display. The handset will not allow this record to transfer to erase the record showing in memory. 1. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to display the CID record you cannot reformat CID records stored in the display. SAVED TO MEMORY shows in TALK mode). 2. Make sure the phone is nonnumeric, the unit will display UNABLE...
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DELETE ALL? DELETE CALL ID? ENTER TEL NUMBR Prompt telling you want to enter a telephone number in one of time before , DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in the phone's memory. CHARGING... END OF LIST Indicates that there is calling from transmission. NEW Indicates call or calls which is blocked from a number which have not been reviewed. Prompt asking if you to erase the CID record showing on the display. Display Messages The following messages shows the status of TEN...
DELETE ALL? DELETE CALL ID? ENTER TEL NUMBR Prompt telling you want to enter a telephone number in one of time before , DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in the phone's memory. CHARGING... END OF LIST Indicates that there is calling from transmission. NEW Indicates call or calls which is blocked from a number which have not been reviewed. Prompt asking if you to erase the CID record showing on the display. Display Messages The following messages shows the status of TEN...
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... NEW VOICE MAIL Indicates voice mail has not been retrieved from service provider. PAGING or Someone pressed the find button on the base PAGING FROM or delete/intercom/conf button on handset while the line is searching for VIP MELODY. REPT Indicates a repeat call . UNKNOWN CALLER/ NAME/NUMBER Indicates incoming call is excessively noisy. Indicates a new call from a long distance call message. SPKR Indicates the handset is in memory. LONG DISTANCE Indicates CID record is trying to mark a specific user record for the base. NO CALLS Indicates there...
... NEW VOICE MAIL Indicates voice mail has not been retrieved from service provider. PAGING or Someone pressed the find button on the base PAGING FROM or delete/intercom/conf button on handset while the line is searching for VIP MELODY. REPT Indicates a repeat call . UNKNOWN CALLER/ NAME/NUMBER Indicates incoming call is excessively noisy. Indicates a new call from a long distance call message. SPKR Indicates the handset is in memory. LONG DISTANCE Indicates CID record is trying to mark a specific user record for the base. NO CALLS Indicates there...
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... beeps (several times) Page signal One beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the base power cord is properly installed. • The handset should beep when you press the TALK button, and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in charge cradle for 16 hours). • Make sure the battery pack (in the handset) is connected to reset the unit...
... beeps (several times) Page signal One beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the base power cord is properly installed. • The handset should beep when you press the TALK button, and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in charge cradle for 16 hours). • Make sure the battery pack (in the handset) is connected to reset the unit...
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... cordless handset • Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the base. Unit beeps • Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset and base charge cradle with another household appliance. Wait for a dial tone. You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • The handset may have too many extension phones on previous page. • Replace the battery. Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer...
... cordless handset • Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the base. Unit beeps • Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset and base charge cradle with another household appliance. Wait for a dial tone. You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • The handset may have too many extension phones on previous page. • Replace the battery. Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer...