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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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... 5 Information for DECT Product.....5 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...
... 5 Information for DECT Product.....5 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...
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...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...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 ...
...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...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 ...
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... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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 Telephone Solutions 46 Caller ID Solutions 48 Battery Solutions 48 Causes of Poor Reception........... 49 General Product Care 49...
... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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 Telephone Solutions 46 Caller ID Solutions 48 Battery Solutions 48 Causes of Poor Reception........... 49 General Product Care 49...
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... 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. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always be followed. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Handset Battery compartment cover Belt...
... 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. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for future reference. IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should always be followed. Base AC power adaptor Handset battery pack Handset Battery compartment cover Belt...
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...packs and covers than shown above. For Model 28811xx6 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 home. For Model 28811xx2 ...there will be FIVE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above. NOTE: If...
...packs and covers than shown above. For Model 28811xx6 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 home. For Model 28811xx2 ...there will be FIVE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above. NOTE: If...
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Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your new telephone. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these devices on top of excessive dust, ...also use the 1.9 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems. Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors,...
Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your new telephone. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these devices on top of excessive dust, ...also use the 1.9 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems. Important Installation Guidelines • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors,...
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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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approved Model 5-2814 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which are separate from the handset. 2. NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is compatible with this unit. 1. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps ... compartment on the back of fire or personal injury, use . Plug the battery pack cord into place. 14 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Locate battery and battery door which is keyed and can be inserted only one way. PRESS DOWN FIRMLY 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. Installing the...
approved Model 5-2814 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which are separate from the handset. 2. NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is compatible with this unit. 1. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps ... compartment on the back of fire or personal injury, use . Plug the battery pack cord into place. 14 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the handset. 3. Locate battery and battery door which is keyed and can be inserted only one way. PRESS DOWN FIRMLY 4. Insert the battery pack. 5. Installing the...
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...outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on the back of the base. 4. CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2812 power adaptor listed in the base cradle. Place the handset in the user's guide. Plug one end of the ...base and the other end into the TEL LINE jack on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. Base Station 1. If you may mount it on , verifying the battery is intended to first use voicemail indicator turns on ...
...outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on the back of the base. 4. CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2812 power adaptor listed in the base cradle. Place the handset in the user's guide. Plug one end of the ...base and the other end into the TEL LINE jack on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. Base Station 1. If you may mount it on , verifying the battery is intended to first use voicemail indicator turns on ...
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Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in alphabetical order. 7. each record can store up to all records are shown in features. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Press the mute/menu OK...ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in phone book for quick dialing; Make sure the phone is OFF (not in main menu: Phonebook, Room Monitor, Set Alarm Clock and Handset Setup. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Review Records 1. You may...
Phone Book Each handset can contain a maximum of the built-in alphabetical order. 7. each record can store up to all records are shown in features. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to confirm, all of 20-digit numbers and 15-character names. Press the mute/menu OK...ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button or key in phone book for quick dialing; Make sure the phone is OFF (not in main menu: Phonebook, Room Monitor, Set Alarm Clock and Handset Setup. Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number and user name. Review Records 1. You may...
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...times for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter H. ENTER NAME shows on the handset's touch-tone pad to insert a delay in the dialing sequence. 18 The display shows ADD TEL NUMBER. ...in TALK mode). 2. Add Records 1. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 20 digits, including pauses), and press the mute/menu button to the main menu. 3. press the 4 key twice...wait for the letter B. Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence (of the number keys. Make sure the phone is stored in the phonebook. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1...
...times for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter H. ENTER NAME shows on the handset's touch-tone pad to insert a delay in the dialing sequence. 18 The display shows ADD TEL NUMBER. ...in TALK mode). 2. Add Records 1. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 20 digits, including pauses), and press the mute/menu button to the main menu. 3. press the 4 key twice...wait for the letter B. Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence (of the number keys. Make sure the phone is stored in the phonebook. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1...
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...mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset number to ROOM MONITOR. 4. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to be monitored. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. shows in alphabet to move to the ...desired number. 8. NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to the main menu. 3. Press mute/menu OK button to VIEW RECORDS. 6. Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 1. Room Monitor (applicable only with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and so on respectively. 20 Use ...
...mute/menu OK button to PHONEBOOK. 4. Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset number to ROOM MONITOR. 4. Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to be monitored. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. shows in alphabet to move to the ...desired number. 8. NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to the main menu. 3. Press mute/menu OK button to VIEW RECORDS. 6. Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 1. Room Monitor (applicable only with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and so on respectively. 20 Use ...
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...main menu. 3. You will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is Once. 10. 6. NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset must NOT be switched to speakerphone by pressing the TALK button once. Set Alarm Clock 1. Use the number keys to enter the time, then press... OK button to confirm and advance Set Alarm Time sub-menu. 7. NOTE: If you select ON, press the mute/menu OK button to save your phone is OFF (not in room monitoring mode, the originating handset can be on the display. 5. Press mute/menu OK button to monitor sound from the receiving...
...main menu. 3. You will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is Once. 10. 6. NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset must NOT be switched to speakerphone by pressing the TALK button once. Set Alarm Clock 1. Use the number keys to enter the time, then press... OK button to confirm and advance Set Alarm Time sub-menu. 7. NOTE: If you select ON, press the mute/menu OK button to save your phone is OFF (not in room monitoring mode, the originating handset can be on the display. 5. Press mute/menu OK button to monitor sound from the receiving...
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.... 4. English is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press mute/menu OK button to save your phone is the default setting. 4. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items: Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone, Set Day/Time, Equalizer, Area Code...menu. NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/cancel button at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to the desired language. Handset Setup 1. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 22 Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the SET LANGUAGE sub-menu...
.... 4. English is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press mute/menu OK button to save your phone is the default setting. 4. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items: Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone, Set Day/Time, Equalizer, Area Code...menu. NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/cancel button at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to the desired language. Handset Setup 1. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 22 Press the mute/menu OK button to go to the SET LANGUAGE sub-menu...
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... you make a mistake, use the delete/intercom/conf button to save your selection. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME sub-menu. 2. NOTE: You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for the letter I . Ringer Tone You may choose from ten different ringer...). You will hear a sample of the number keys. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset name shows in the display. 3. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter I ; Press mute/menu OK button to save your name. Press the 4 key 3...
... you make a mistake, use the delete/intercom/conf button to save your selection. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME sub-menu. 2. NOTE: You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for the letter I . Ringer Tone You may choose from ten different ringer...). You will hear a sample of the number keys. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset name shows in the display. 3. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter I ; Press mute/menu OK button to save your name. Press the 4 key 3...
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... transfer first. 24 When a VIP melody is the default setting. 4. NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met . 1. Ringer Volume From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 10 VIP records. Press mute/menu OK button to Caller ID. 2. You have...
... transfer first. 24 When a VIP melody is the default setting. 4. NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met . 1. Ringer Volume From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 10 VIP records. Press mute/menu OK button to Caller ID. 2. You have...
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... the specific VIP melody memory location (10 VIP locations) that does not contain any one of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm replacement. 25 Instead, NO USER MEMORY will not be selected as VIP MELODY, then... to change the number of the ten VIP melody records, DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in prompt to VIP MELODY sub-menu. 2. Storing VIP Melody From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press mute/menu OK button to melody 10 (a testing tone is generated while making melody selection). 8. Changing a Stored VIP Melody...
... the specific VIP melody memory location (10 VIP locations) that does not contain any one of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm replacement. 25 Instead, NO USER MEMORY will not be selected as VIP MELODY, then... to change the number of the ten VIP melody records, DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in prompt to VIP MELODY sub-menu. 2. Storing VIP Melody From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press mute/menu OK button to melody 10 (a testing tone is generated while making melody selection). 8. Changing a Stored VIP Melody...
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... tone and VIP# DELETED shows in the display. Press mute/menu OK button 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. MONDAY ...mute/menu OK button to your selection and advance SET TIME sub-menu. 5. The display show DELETE VIP# ?. 4. Use the touch tone pad on the handset while the entry displays. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to select from MONDAY to confirm. Press delete/intercom/conf again to SUNDAY....
... tone and VIP# DELETED shows in the display. Press mute/menu OK button 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. MONDAY ...mute/menu OK button to your selection and advance SET TIME sub-menu. 5. The display show DELETE VIP# ?. 4. Use the touch tone pad on the handset while the entry displays. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to select from MONDAY to confirm. Press delete/intercom/conf again to SUNDAY....
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You will hear a confirmation tone and the current time shows in the display. Area Code From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your 3-digit area code. 4. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button ...3. Press mute/menu OK button to save your selection. TONE/PULSE 41TONE 2PULSE shows in the display. 3. The default setting is Natural. 4. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to desired selection. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter the menu...
You will hear a confirmation tone and the current time shows in the display. Area Code From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to save your 3-digit area code. 4. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button ...3. Press mute/menu OK button to save your selection. TONE/PULSE 41TONE 2PULSE shows in the display. 3. The default setting is Natural. 4. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the mute/menu OK button to desired selection. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to enter the menu...