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Model 28129 Series

DECT6.0 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 28101 handset with charge cradle)

Summary of Contents for 28129 Series

Page 1: ...29 Series DECT6 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 28101 handset with charge cradle ...

Page 2: ...See installation instructions for details Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone ...

Page 3: ...wever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures...

Page 4: ...re guidelines Information for DECT Product This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6 0 standard which operates in the 1 92GHz to 1 93GHz frequency range Installation of this equipment is subject to notification and coordination with UTAM Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and approved by UTAM UTAM may be contacted at 1 800 429 8826 SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT ...

Page 5: ...Quick Setup Guide 16 Programming Information 17 Text Entry 17 Programming the Base 17 Answerer 17 Answerer On Off 17 Security Code 18 Message Alert 18 Rings to Answer 18 Message Length 19 Alarm 19 Set Alarm Time 19 Snooze 20 Set Cycle Time 20 Set Alarm Melody 20 Phone Settings 20 Language 21 Date Time 21 Set Area Code 21 Tone Pulse 22 Default Setting 22 Sound Settings 22 Equalizer 22 Ringer Tone 2...

Page 6: ...ns During a Cell Call 39 More 39 Intercom 39 Transfer to Cell 39 Making a Landline Call When Talking To Cell Call 39 Making a Cell Call When Talking To Land line Call 39 Conference 39 Call Timer 40 Auto Standby 40 Flash Call Waiting 40 Last Number Redial 40 Page 41 Paging from the Base Group Page 41 Mute 41 Ringer Volume Shortcut 41 Do Not Disturb DND 42 Caller ID CID 42 Call Waiting Caller ID 42 ...

Page 7: ...ntercom Operation 52 Handset to Handset Intercom Call 52 Receiving an Intercom Call 53 Push to Talk 53 Scheduler 54 Adding a Reminder 54 Set Snooze 54 Set Cycle Time 55 Set Alarm Melody 55 Reviewing and Editing the Reminder Record 55 Deleting a Reminder Record 55 Connecting the Belt Clip 56 Changing the Battery 56 Battery Safety Precautions 56 Display Messages 57 Handset Sound Signals 58 Troublesh...

Page 8: ...MPORTANT Because cordless phones operate on electricity you should have at least one phone in your home that isn t cordless in case the power in your home goes out Before You Begin Parts Checklist for model 28129xx2 Make sure your package includes the items shown here Base 2 Handsets 2 Belt clips Telephone line cord AC power adaptor 2 Handset battery packs 2 Battery compartment covers Wall mount b...

Page 9: ... false ringing unauthorized access and charges to your phone line INSTALLATION NOTE Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs microwave ovens and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV microwave ovens or VCR If such interference continues move the cordl...

Page 10: ... or personal computers Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch non insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Handset Layout side views Push...

Page 11: ...e button PHONE BOOK 3 button REDIAL 6 button END cancel button play stop button repeat button TALK button CID 5 CALLER ID 5 button EARPIECE MUTE answerer button Microphone SKL Soft Key Left Sound Quality 4 button Visual Message Waiting Indicator SKR Soft Key Right DELETE flash button ...

Page 12: ...AY STOP 3 button indicator PLAY STOP 2 button indicator CID 5 caller ID button PAGE PUSH TO TALK button Visual Message Waiting indicator REDIAL 6 button PAUSE RINGER button Microphone SPEAKER BUTTON Base Layout MUTE button END Cancel button REPEAT 3 button SOUND QUALITY 4 button ANSWERER ON OFF button MEMO button DELETE FLASH button SKL Soft Key Left SKR Soft Key Right ...

Page 13: ...it 1 Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset 2 Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset 3 Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment NOTE To ensure proper battery installation the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way 4 Insert the battery pack 5 Close the battery compartme...

Page 14: ...on you may want to write down any stored information you do not want erased CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the 5 2760 power adaptor listed in the user s guide This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position IMPORTANT If you are not going to use the telephone for more than 30 days remove the batteries because they ca...

Page 15: ...base over 2 Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base Then push down and snap the pedestal into place 3 Slip the mounting holes on the back of the base over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down into place Wall plate not included NOTE If desired gather the extra telephone line ...

Page 16: ... and hold the ANNOUNCE button until screen displays ANNOUNCEMENT RECORDING 3 Begin speaking after you hear the beep 4 Release the button when you finish your announcement NOTE To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your own outgoing announcement press the ANNOUNCE button and release it when you hear the beep or while announcement is playing press the DELETE button Sample Out...

Page 17: ...dby mode Text Entry Use the number keys to enter characters More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example press the 2 key twice for the letter B Press the 1 key to insert a space Press the TONE button to toggle between upper and lower case NOTE If you make a mistake use the DELETE flash button to backspace and delete one character at a time Programming the Base Answerer In ...

Page 18: ... will hear a confirmation tone Message Alert This feature sets your answering system to sound an alert tone from the base every 10 seconds when there are new messages From the Answerer menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Message Alert 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the submenu 3 Use the or button to select On or Off The default setting is Off 4 Press the Select SKL button to save your se...

Page 19: ...your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE The total recording time of this unit is 15 minutes Alarm Set an alarm then program the snooze time occurance and melody preferences 1 Make sure your base is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the Menu SKL button to enter the main menu 3 Use the or button to scroll to Alarm 4 Press the Select SKL button to enter the submenu Alarm On Off shows on the ...

Page 20: ... or button to select Once or Daily The default setting is Once 4 Press the Select SKL button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you select Daily the system will follow the current time setting to turn on the alarm Set Alarm Melody From the Alarm On menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Alarm Melody 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or button to...

Page 21: ...nd date 4 Press Next SKL button to move to time setup 5 Use the number keys to enter the time and use or button to select AM or PM 6 Press the Store SKL button to save the setting You will hear a confirmation tone Set Area Code If you enter your local 3 digit area code in the area code menu your local area code does not display on the Caller ID CID list Instead you only see the local 7 digit numbe...

Page 22: ... in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting Press the Select SKL button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Sound Settings In the Sound Settings Menu there are four programmable menus available Equalizer Ring Tone Ringer Volume and Key Tone 1 Make sure your base is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the Menu SKL button and use the or button to scroll to Sound S...

Page 23: ...s menu From the Sound Settings menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Ringer Volume 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or button to scroll to the desired ringer volume The default is Level 5 4 Press the Select SKL button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you turn the ringer OFF RINGER OFF shows on the display Key Tone This feature allows you to ...

Page 24: ...use the base menus and not the quick Connect Bluetooth button From the Bluetooth menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Connect 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu refer to the instruction manual for your cell phone device on the proper procedure to add and pair a new device the base displays connect Please wait 3 Use the number keys to enter the default PIN 0000 on your Bluetooth cell ...

Page 25: ...isplay 3 Press the Yes SKL button to confirm My Base From the Bluetooth menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to My Base the information for the base shows on the display 2 Press the Select SKL button to change the name or PIN code 3 Press the Store SKL button to confirm Programming the Handset NOTE Menu settings on the handset and on the base are separate and do not interface with each other which m...

Page 26: ... Off 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu Snooze On Off shows on the display 3 Use the or button to select from Off Every 5 minutes Every 10 minutes Every 15 mintues or Every 30 minutes Off is the default setting 4 Press the Store SKL button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Set Cycle Time From the Alarm On menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Cycle Once 2 Press ...

Page 27: ...ce prompt language of the handset is determined by the voice prompt language set on the base From the Phone Setting menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Language 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or button to scroll to the desired language The default is English 4 Press the Select SKL button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE The voice prompt lan...

Page 28: ...set which displays on the idle screen From the Phone Setting menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Handset Name 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the number keys to enter a name up to 15 characters More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter Bill Smith press the 2 key twice for the letter B Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I Press the 5 ...

Page 29: ...ur selection 5 If you select Yes the handset will automatically be deregistered Successful Deregistration shows in the display followed by HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION and PLEASE PUT HANDSET IN BASE 6 Place handset in base to automatically re register to base Global De Registration If one or more handsets become lost you should de register all handsets to ensure proper system operation Follow the st...

Page 30: ...tteries in the base and then plug the telephone line cord back into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base Default Setting This option allows you to return the handset to factory preset settings From the Phone Setting menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Default Setting 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or button to scroll to No or Yes The default is No 4 If you select ...

Page 31: ...o save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Ringer Volume You may choose ringer setting from this menu From the Sound Setting menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to Ringer Volume 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or button to scroll to the desired ringer volume The default is Level 5 4 Press the Select SKL button to save your selection You will hear a confirmatio...

Page 32: ...going announcement the caller can enter the mailbox number 1 2 or 3 while the announcement is playing or within the 2 seconds after the end of announcement and then leave a message in that specific mailbox 2 If there is no entry of mailbox number during that period then your message will be left in the default mailbox 1 Screening Calls from the Base 1 When the answering system answers the call lis...

Page 33: ...ile it is playing 1 Press and release the respective mailbox button PLAY STOP 1 PLAY STOP 2 PLAY STOP 3 2 Press the REPEAT 7 and SKIP 8 buttons to select and play the message you want to erase 3 Press the DELETE FLASH button the current message is erased and the next message plays To erase all previously played messages in a mailbox 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the DELETE ...

Page 34: ...ndset keys just like you would use the base buttons see Answering System Setup The button functions are located on the handset above each number key For example to play messages 1 Make sure your handset is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MUTE answerer button to access the Handset Access submenu 3 Follow the voice prompt directions OR 1 Make sure your handset is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the Me...

Page 35: ... is charging in the base charge cradle It flashes when you receive a call TALK Indicator and SPKR Indicator on the Handset The TALK Indicator or SPKR Indicator is lit when the handset is in use It flashes when you receive a call VMWI Indicator on Handset and the Base IMPORTANT In order to use this unit s Visual Message Waiting Indicator VMWI feature you must subscribe to this service from your pho...

Page 36: ...e Dial the desired number OR Dial the number and then press the TALK or SPKR button on handset or the SPEAKER button on the base OR Use the or or button to select the desired record then press the TALK or SPKR button on handset or the SPEAKER button on the base OR Press and hold the number key to get the corresponding speed dialing number 2 When finished press the END cancel button on the handset ...

Page 37: ...button for landline or the Cell SKR for a cellular call 2 Press the button 3 Use the or button to select the desired record 4 Press the Dial SKR button 5 When you hear the access tone press the button 6 Use the or button to select the desired access record 7 Press the Dial SKR button Answering a Call Check the display to see who is calling Landline Calls 1 Pick up the handset and press the TALK or...

Page 38: ...l And Cell Call Simultaneously If both landline call Cell call rings at the same time INCOMING CALL and INCOMING CELL CALL flash alternatively for 1 second before CID information comes up 1 To answer the incoming landline call press the SPEAKER button on the base or the TALK button on handset 2 To answer the cellular call press Cell SKR button If both calls are answered from the base or same hands...

Page 39: ...or details Transfer to Cell This feature allows you cancel Bluetooth capabilites and transfer the active cell call from the handset or base back to your cell phone The handset or base in use will then return to standby mode NOTE Check your cell phone instruction manual regarding capabilities before attempting transfer Making a Landline Call When Talking To Cell Call During a cellular call press th...

Page 40: ...ally hangs up the handset Flash Call Waiting If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company you will receive Caller ID information if available on Call Waiting calls During a phone call you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display To connect to the ...

Page 41: ...ep for two minutes and PAGING shows on each handset s display 4 To cancel the page press the PAGE PUSH TO TALK button on the base or press the TALK or SPKR button on each handset Mute To have a private off line conversation use the mute feature The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you but you can still hear them When you are using the phone press the MUTE button on handset to activat...

Page 42: ...ubscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone number date and time NOTE Unit will not display time and date setting from incoming cellular calls 06 12 pm 05 06 NEW GE SUPPPORT 800 448 0329 Time call received Date call received Number of new ...

Page 43: ...is received the oldest Caller ID record 1st call is automatically deleted You may review the stored information at any time Calls received since your last review show on the top line of the display as NEW CALL XX of the handset and as NEW on the base Reviewing CID Records As calls are received and stored the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received To scroll CID records...

Page 44: ...the Format SKL button repeatedly to change the format of the displayed number 8 Press the TALK or SPKR button The formatted number dials automatically NOTE To dial from cellular line press Back SKR then press Cell SKR Available formats include Number of digits Explanation Example Eleven digits long distance code 1 1 317 888 8888 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number Ten digits 3 digit area co...

Page 45: ...button 6 Press the Yes SKL button to confirm the deletion The display shows DELETED NOTE Press the No SKR button to return to the standby mode or if no action is taken it will exit automatically after one minute Call Records This option allows you to redial the number from a CID records or Dialed Calls There are maximum 40 CID records and 10 dialed calls stored in either base or handset unit 1 Mak...

Page 46: ...ed number 4 Press the Speaker button on the base to dial out the number on the land line or press the Cell SKR button to dial out the number on the cell phone Phone Book NOTE At any time you may press the END cancel button in base or handset to exit and return to standby mode For Base The base and the cordless handsets have their own separate memory storage areas which are accessible to each other...

Page 47: ...xt SKL button to save the name and proceed to Enter Number screen 9 Use the number keys to enter the telephone number up to 20 digits including pauses NOTE If you make a mistake press the DELETE FLASH button to backspace and erase the wrong character s 10 Use the or button to select from the desired category Home Office Cell or Other 11 Press the Store SKL button to save the number Add an addition...

Page 48: ...he handset or the PAUSE button on the base to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone for example after you dial 9 for an outside line or to wait for a computer access tone Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence You can press the PAUSE button to insert a P pause when you enter the telephone number when adding a phone book...

Page 49: ...ne Book Record 1 When reviewing the phone book records list use the the or button or the number keys to scroll to the desired record 2 Press Option SKL button to access the option menu 3 Use the or button to scroll to Delete Record 4 Press the Select SKL button DELETE shows on the display 5 Press the Yes SKL button to confirm the deletion The display will show DELETED NOTE If you don t want to cha...

Page 50: ...utton to scroll to Set group ring 2 Use the or button to scroll to desired ring tone 3 Press Select SKL button to confirm the selection Changing the Group Name From the GROUPING menu 1 Press Option SKL button and use the or button to scroll to Rename 2 Use the number keys to enter a name up to 15 characters including space NOTE If you make a mistake press the DELETE FLASH button to backspace and e...

Page 51: ...utton to confirm the selection Deleting the Speed Dialing Number 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in section Editing the Speed Dialing Number 2 Use the or button to scroll to Delete Number 3 Press the Select SKL button DELETE shows on the display 4 Press the Yes SKL button to confirm the selection DELETED shows on the display Transferring the Phone book record between handset s and base 1 Make sure your phon...

Page 52: ...e been named then the name will be displayed on the LCD instead of handset numbers 2 During the room monitoring it will emit a beep tone if there are incoming calls You may press the TALK or SPKR button on the handset or SPEAKER on the base to answer the call and quit the room monitor mode 4 Press the Back SKR button to end room monitoring Intercom Operation The intercom feature allows you to have...

Page 53: ... with base or 4th handset Receiving an Intercom Call When you receive an intercom call your handset beeps To answer the call press the Answer SKR button on the handset NOTE If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call the intercom call is immediately terminated and both handsets or the base rings Press the TALK or SPKR button on the handset or the SPEAKER button on the base to answer th...

Page 54: ...play 3 Use the number keys to enter the year and date desired for the reminder 4 Press the Next SKL button to move to the Set Time menu 5 Use the number keys to enter the time and use or button to select AM or PM 6 Press the Store SKL button to save the setting 7 Press the Select SKL button to enter Reminder Message menu 8 Use the number keys to enter the text content up to 96 characters 9 Press t...

Page 55: ...desired melody 4 Press the Select SKL button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Reviewing and Editing the Reminder Record From the Scheduler menu 1 Use the or button to scroll to View Reminder 2 Press the Select SKL button to enter the menu The reminder records show on the display 3 Use the or button to select the desired record and press the Select SKL button to view the rec...

Page 56: ... OFF not in TALK mode before you replace the battery 2 Remove the battery compartment door 3 Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset 4 Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment 5 Put the battery compartment door back on 6 Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge Allow the han...

Page 57: ... the handset need to charge for a period of time before it can resume normal function DELETE ALL Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records DELETE CALL ID Prompt asking if you want to erase the Caller ID record that is shown on the display DELETE Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50 records stored in the phone s memory END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional inf...

Page 58: ...r and check connections PAGING or Someone pressed the PAGE button on the base or INT PAGING FROM button on the handset PLEASE REGISTER Indicates the handset needs to be registered before use REPEAT Repeat call message Indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once SEARCHING Indicates handset is searching for the base SPEAKER Indicates the handset is in speakerphone mode...

Page 59: ... lit when the handset rests in the cradle If not the battery may need to be charged Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds to reset the unit Cannot dial out Ensure the TONE PULSE setting on base is set to the correct subscribed service Handset does not ring Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned ON this can be done through the handset setup menu Ringer Volume The handset may...

Page 60: ...base and wall outlet Reconnect the handset battery and charge for 16 hours Handset displays SEARCHING or OUT OF RANGE and cannot link up with the base when the TALK button is pressed Handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Make sure the power adaptor is properly installed Disconnect the handset battery and plug it in again Place the handset on the cradle for at least 2 to 3...

Page 61: ... ID information you must subscribe to the standard name number Caller ID service from your local telephone company Battery Solutions If you experience any of the following problems even after fully recharging the battery you may need to replace the battery pack Short talk time Poor sound quality CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base fails to illuminate Limited range Causes of Poor Reception Aluminum...

Page 62: ... 448 0329 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Any unauthorized repairs changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit refer to the warranty included in thi...

Page 63: ...is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Inc 11721 B Alameda Ave Socorro Texas 79927 Insure your shipment for loss or damage Thomson Inc accepts no liability in case of damage or loss A new unit...

Page 64: ...laws of the state of Indiana Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implie...

Page 65: ...of Poor Reception 61 Cellular Calls 36 37 Chain Dialing from Memory 37 Changing the Battery 56 Changing the Group Name 50 CHARGE IN USE Indicator on the Base 35 CID Error Codes 43 Conference 39 Connect and Pair 24 Connecting the Belt Clip 56 D Date Time 21 Default Setting 22 30 Deleting a CID Record 45 Deleting a Phone Book Record 49 Deleting a Reminder Record 55 Deleting the Phone Book Entries In...

Page 66: ...ng To Land line Call 39 Making a Landline Call When Talking To Cell Call 39 Managing Speed Dialing Record 50 Managing the Record Grouping in Phone Book 49 Memory Full 32 35 Message Alert 18 Message Length 19 Message Playback 33 Mute 41 My Base 25 My Devices 24 P Page 41 Paging from the Base Group Page 41 Parts Checklist 8 Phone Book 46 Phone Settings 27 20 Programming Information 17 Programming th...

Page 67: ...oze 20 26 Sound Settings 30 22 Speakerphone Operation 35 Storing CID Records In CID Memory 43 Storing CID Records into Phone Book 44 Storing the Last Number Dialed 48 T Table of Contents 5 TALK Indicator and SPKR Indicator on the Handset 35 Telephone Jack Requirements 9 Telephone Operation 35 Telephone Solutions 59 Text Entry 17 Tone Pulse 22 Transfer to Cell 39 Transferring the Phone book record ...

Page 68: ...8129 00025374 Rev 1 Dom E 08 09 Printed in China Thomson Inc 101 West 103rd St Indianapolis IN 46290 1102 2008 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Visit the GE website at www GE com phones ...

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