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Index

Accessing the Answering System from

Another Location

Accessory Information

Add Records

Advanced Intercom Features

Alarm Clock

All Settings

Answerer

Answering System Display Messages 55
Answering System Operation

Answering System Setup

Answering System Solutions

Area Code

Auto Standby

Auto Talk

Base Layout

Base Station

Battery Safety Precautions

Battery Solutions

Before You Begin

Call Timer

Call Waiting Caller ID

Caller ID (CID)

Caller ID Solutions

Causes of Poor Reception

Changing the Battery

Cordless Handset

Cordless Phone Solutions

Date and Time

Delete Records

Deleting All CID Records

De-Registration

Dialing a CID Number

Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 6
Digital Security System

Display Icons

Display Messages

Do Not Disturb (D-N-D)

Edit Records

Erasing Messages

Exit

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
Flash/Call Waiting

Front View

General Product Care

Global De-registration

Handset Access

Handset Layout

Handset Name

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Important Information

Important Installation Guidelines

Information for DECT Product

Initial Setup

Inserting a Pause in the Dialing

Sequence

Installation

Installing the Handset Battery

Installing the Phone

Summary of Contents for 28203

Page 1: ...223 Series DECT 6 0 Multi 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 28203 handset with charge cradle ...

Page 2: ...sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as approp...

Page 3: ...nges in its communications facilities equipment operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of y...

Page 4: ...cated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For body worn operation this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Information for DECT Product This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6 0 standard which operates...

Page 5: ...3 Answering System Setup 14 Answerer 14 Handset Access 15 Message Alert 16 Security Code 16 Speaker Volume 17 Voice Instruction 17 Table of Contents Recording the Outgoing Announcement 17 Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement 18 Programming the Telephone 19 Standby Screen 19 Programming Functions 19 Room Monitor 19 Alarm Clock 21 Initial Setup 21 Handset Name 22 Date and Time 22 Area Code 23 Ton...

Page 6: ...use in the Dialing Sequence 44 Edit Records 45 Delete Records 45 Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 46 Answering System Operation 46 Message Counter Indicator 46 Leaving a Message Memo 47 Screening Calls from the Base 47 Messages Playback 48 Memory Full 48 Erasing Messages 48 Remote Access 49 Cordless Handset 49 Screening Calls from the Handset 50 Accessing the Answering System from Another Loc...

Page 7: ...ure reference IMPORTANT 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 28223xx1 model Make sure your package includes the items shown here Note If a speaker box is included in your package it replaces one set of a handset belt clip battery pack and cover ...

Page 8: ...lar telephone jack which might look like the one pictured here installed in your home If you don t have a modular jack call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing unauthorized access and charges to your phone line INSTALLATION NOTE Some cordless telephones...

Page 9: ...ordless telephone systems and some long range cordless telephone systems Important Installation Guidelines Avoid sources of noise and heat such as motors fluorescent lighting microwave ovens heating appliances and direct sunlight Avoid areas of excessive dust moisture and low temperature Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm N...

Page 10: ...e in use indicator volume 5 6 buttons message counter indicator do not disturb button memo button play stop button skip button repeat button announce button delete button answer mode button Base Layout Front View Top View ...

Page 11: ...ton END button mute menu OK button delete int conf delete intercom conference play stop button skip button Voice Mail Waiting Indicator VMWI Visual Ringer review button microphone format redial button Headphone jack Display Icons Signal strength Alarm ON Speakerphone New Call Message Battery Voicemail AM AM SMS PM PM Ringer OFF DND ON phonebook button ...

Page 12: ...ible with this unit 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 ...

Page 13: ...ing 5 Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use If you don t properly charge the phone battery performance is compromised CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the 5 2812 power adaptor listed in the user s guide This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position Base Station 1 Choose an area near an electrical...

Page 14: ...er mode Rings to Answer Message Alert and Security Code 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press the mute menu OK button to go to the main menu 3 Press caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to ANSWERER 4 Press mute menu OK button to enter the submenu Answer Mode From the Answerer Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the answerer mode sub menu 2 Press mute m...

Page 15: ...e the answering system answers a call From the Answerer Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the RING TO ANSWER sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays RING TO ANSWER 3 4 5 6 TS 3 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to your selection The default setting is 5 4 Press the mute menu OK button to confirm You will hear a confirmati...

Page 16: ...ity Code You can access the answering system from a tone dialing telephone in another remote location The security code is required for remote access and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system From the Answerer Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the SECURITY CODE sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays SECURITY CODE 1 2...

Page 17: ... announcement for the current answerer mode or choose the default for your current outgoing announcement 1 Make sure the answering system is ON 2 Press and hold the announce button until the speaker announces RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RECORD MESSAGES MODE AFTER THE TONE 3 Begin speaking after you hear the beep 4 Release the button when you finish your announcement NOTE If you choose not to record an...

Page 18: ...outgoing announcement is 2 minutes NOTE While recording message for ANNOUNCE ONLY mode remember to advise your caller that they will not be able to leave a message as the ANNOUNCE ONLY mode will not record incoming messages Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement Press and release the announce button to review and select this one as your outgoing announcement NOTE Press the play stop button at any...

Page 19: ...ing items in main menu Phone book Room monitor Alarm clock Answerer Initial Setup Sound Setup Reset Settings Room Monitor applicable only with additional handsets 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press the mute menu OK button to go to the main menu 3 Press caller ID volume 6 or 5 button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR 4 Press the mute menu OK button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu the screen ...

Page 20: ... the receiving handset NOTE For room monitoring mode to work the originating handset must NOT be on the cradle NOTE While in room monitoring mode the handsets will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is an incoming call You may press the TALK SPEAKER button to quit room monitor and answer the call NOTE While in room monitoring mode the originating handset can be switched to m...

Page 21: ...ller ID volume 5 or 6 button to select AM or PM 7 Press mute menu OK button to display ONCE OR DAILY and select ONCE or DAILY 8 Press the mute menu ok button to save selection You will hear a confirmation tone and return to main menu Initial Setup 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press the mute menu OK button to go to the main menu 3 Press caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll t...

Page 22: ...and last name Press the 7 key times for the letter S press the 6 key once for the letter M press the key times for the letter I press the 8 key for the letter T press the key twice for the letter H NOTE If you make a mistake use the delete int conf button to backspace and delete one character at a time 4 Press the mute menu OK button to save your name You will hear a confirmation tone and the hand...

Page 23: ...e pad to enter your 3 digit area code 4 Press the mute menu OK button to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone and the screen displays the new area code NOTE To restore the default setting to press and release delete int conf when the screen displays SET AREA CODE Tone Pulse From the Initial Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the TONE PULSE sub menu 2 Press mute...

Page 24: ...firmation tone and the screen displays the selected language Auto Talk When this function is ON during an external call you may lift the handset to answer a call immediately without pressing any buttons To end a call put the handset back on the base cradle directly From the Initial Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the AUTO TALK sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button...

Page 25: ... YES or NO 4 If you select YES press the mute menu OK button The screen displays HOLD BASE FIND FOR 5 SECONDS THEN PRESS MENU OK KEY Your handset should be held near the base during registration process 5 Press and hold the find button on the base unit the charge in use indicator flashes Press the handset mute menu OK button The screen displays REGISTERING then the screen displays REGISTERED You m...

Page 26: ...s de registered that handset s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re registered 4 Select NO if you do not want to de register 5 If you select YES press the mute menu OK button and MOVE NEAR BASE displays for seconds then the screen displays YES NO 6 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to YES or NO 7 If you select YES press the mute menu OK button to confirm The scr...

Page 27: ...nit 2 Press and hold the find button and while holding the find button reconnect the power 3 Continue to hold the find button until the charge in use light flashes rapidly 4 Release the find button 5 Press and release the find button on the base once All handsets are de registered and the screen displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION Sound Setup 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press ...

Page 28: ...u will hear a confirmation tone and rhe screen displays the selected ringer tone NOTE You must have the Ringer Volume set to ON for ring tone to signal an incoming call Ringer Volume From the Sound Setup Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME sub menu 2 Press mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays 4 RING VOLUME 5 3 Use the caller ID volume...

Page 29: ...u OK button to go to the main menu 3 Press caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to RESET SETTINGS 4 Press mute menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items Voicemail All Settings Voicemail From the Reset Settings Menu 1 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the VOICEMAIL sub menu 2 Press the mute menu OK button to enter the menu The screen displays 4YES NO ...

Page 30: ...e 5 or 6 button to move the cursor to YES or NO NOTE If you choose YES all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting 4 Press the mute menu OK button to save your selection You will hear a confirmation tone Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base The charge in use indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming call during paging or if you have a ...

Page 31: ...ing the earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone press the TALK SPEAKER button press END button to end conversation If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the earpiece press the TALK SPEAKER button again press END button again to end conversation Making a Call 1 Press the TALK SPEAKER button Dial the desired number OR Dial the number first then press the TALK SPEAKER button...

Page 32: ...of the call in minutes and seconds Auto Standby If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook during a call the call is automatically disconnected Ringer Volume Shortcut There are two ways to set the ringer volume One is the traditional way as described in the Programming Functions Sound Setup Ringer Volume menus The other one is this short cut to ringer menu 1 Make sure...

Page 33: ...edial You may redial a number up to 20 digits long To quickly redial the last number you dialed 1 Press the TALK SPEAKER button 2 Press the redial format button OR 3 Press the redial format button first then use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to select the desired redial number Press the caller ID volume 5 to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls higher numbers Press t...

Page 34: ...D HANDSET 2 To cancel the page press the find button on the base or press the TALK SPEAKER button or the END button on each handset Mute To have a private off line conversation use the MUTE feature The party on the telephone line cannot hear you but you can hear them 1 Press the mute menu OK button The handset screen displays MUTE ON 2 Press the mute menu OK button to cancel and return to your pho...

Page 35: ...during call screening after the call is taken by the answerer Intercom Operation applicable only with additional handsets The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset without tying up the telephone line allowing you to still receive incoming calls Making an Auto Intercom Call 1 Make sure the handset is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press the delete int conf butto...

Page 36: ...e conversation 5 When finished press the END button or delete int conf button on either handset to deactivate the intercom NOTE The system is expandable up to 6 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28203 handset with recharge cradle When 4 handsets are registered the system can handle 2 separate intercom operations at once for example 1st handset intercoms with 2nd handset while 3rd handset inte...

Page 37: ...e handset number to put an external line on hold The user may then auto intercom with the paged handset NOTE Both intercom users may speak privately The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation 2 When finished press the END button to end the intercom call return to the talk mode and resume your original telephone conversation Three Way Calling 1 During an external call press the del...

Page 38: ...ng handset to put an external call on hold and enter the paged handset number 2 A long beep is heard and then the two handsets are immediately connected Receiving handset shall immediately come into the auto intercom mode that both microphone and speaker of this receiving handset shall be enabled such that the user of receiving handset can freely talk and listen to the conversation 3 When the rece...

Page 39: ...to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company if you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver press the flash button to ...

Page 40: ...oll CID records 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Press the caller ID volume 6 button to review the newest CID record 3 Press the caller ID volume 5 button to review the oldest CID record first Dialing a CID Number 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to display the desired record 3 Press the TALK SPEAKER button The number dials autom...

Page 41: ...ing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records stored in memory 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to the desired CID record 3 Press the mute menu OK button to display ENTER NAME and then follow ADD RECORDS in Phoneboook section procedures from Step 3 to Step 7 to store the number NOTE Press the END button once to keep the pr...

Page 42: ... delete int conf button to erase the record showing in the display The screen displays DELETED Deleting All CID Records 1 Make sure the phone is OFF not in TALK mode 2 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to display any Caller ID record 3 Press and hold the delete int conf button until the screen displays DELETE ALL NOTE Press the END button to return to the previous screen without deleting any ...

Page 43: ... 4 Press the mute menu OK button to access the phonebook sub menu 5 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to VIEW RECORDS 6 Press the mute menu OK button to confirm all records are shown in alphabetical order 7 Press the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button or key in alphabet to view the records and scroll to a record to be dialed out 8 Press the TALK SPEAKER button to confirm Add Records Fro...

Page 44: ...character s or number s 4 Press the mute menu OK button again to save your selection The screen displays ENTER NUMBER 5 Use the touch tone pad to enter the telephone number up to 20 digits including pauses and press the mute menu button to confirm and advance SET MELODY sub menu 6 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to select from melody 01 to melody 10 a testing tone is generated while making ...

Page 45: ...Steps 3 through 7 in Add Records section Delete Records From Phonebook Sub Menu 1 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button to scroll to DELETE RECORDS 2 Press the mute menu OK button to confirm the screen displays the records 3 Use the caller ID volume 5 or 6 button or key in alphabet to move to desired record press the delete int conf button The screen displays DELETE 4 Press the delete int conf bu...

Page 46: ...ns and features on the answering system Message Counter Indicator The message counter gives you a numeric display of how many messages you have The new message indicator flashes to indicate you have new messages See below for the details a Message counter has a number displayed without flashing No new messages Shows total number of old messages b Message counter has a flashing number displayed The...

Page 47: ...ch message is 3 minutes and the total recording time of this unit is 12 minutes Leaving a Message Memo Use the memo feature to leave a message 1 Press and hold the memo button 2 Begin speaking after you hear RECORD MESSAGE and start tone 3 Release the memo button when you are finished recording the memo NOTE Maximum recording time for memo is 3 minutes Screening Calls from the Base 1 When the answ...

Page 48: ...button twice to go to the previous message Press and release the skip button to go to the next message Press the delete button to erase the current message Memory Full When the answering system memory is full the system answers after 15 rings You should erase some messages so the answering system may record new messages Erasing Messages You may erase messages in the following three ways To erase a...

Page 49: ...et to erase a message during playback NOTE Erased messages cannot be restored Remote Access You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any tone dial compatible telephone Cordless Handset Use the corresponding handset 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 t...

Page 50: ...ou can t hear the answering system When the answering system picks up 1 Press the flash answerer button to access the answering system 2 Listen as the caller leaves a message 3 Press the TALK SPEAKER buttons to speak to the person or press the END button to stop screening the call ...

Page 51: ...ng system is connected 2 While the outgoing announcement is playing enter the security code 123 OR After the announcement has played and you hear a tone enter security code 123 3 Follow the voice menu to use the answering system s remote functions The remote feature lets you perform the following functions To Press this button Review message 1 Play back messages 2 Stop message playback 2 Erase mes...

Page 52: ...ury use only the Thomson Inc approved Model 5 2840 Nickel metal Hydride battery Ni MH which is compatible with this unit 1 Make sure the telephone is OFF not in TALK mode before you replace 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 insid...

Page 53: ...o the RBRC web site at www rbrc org or call 1 800 8 BATTERY or contact a local recycling center Display Messages The following messages show the status of the phone provides Caller ID information or helps you set up and use your phone BLOCKED NUMBER Indicates the person is calling from a number which is blocked from transmission CALL SCREENING Indicates you may use the handset to screen calls befo...

Page 54: ... is excessively noisy Indicates no CID information was received you are not subscribed to CID service or CID service is not working LINE IN USE Displays on handset while the line is in use LONG DISTANCE Indicates CID record is from a long distance call LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery needs to be charged MSG WAITING OFF Indicates voice mail has been retrieved from service provider NEW CALL XX XX ...

Page 55: ...l is from an area not serviced CALLER NUMBER by CID or the CID information was not sent Answering System Display Messages The following messages show the status of the answering system or help you set up and use the system 0 59 Indicates the total number of messages CL blinking The voice time day stamp needs to be set Answering system is turned off IN blinking The system is answering a call F blin...

Page 56: ...ial tone Check installation Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack Connect another phone to the same modular jack if the second phone doesn t work the problem might be with your wiring or local service The handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Make su...

Page 57: ...attery Unit beeps Place handset in base for 20 seconds if it still beeps charge battery for 16 hours Clean the charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth See solutions for No dial tone Replace the battery Memory Dialing doesn t work Make sure you programmed the memory location keys correctly Did you follow proper dialing sequence Unit locks up and there is no communication between the...

Page 58: ... Make sure answering system is turned on Answering system memory may be full Erase some messages Incoming messages are incomplete An extension phone may have been lifted as a message is received Answering system memory is full Erase some messages You may have accidently pressed the play stop button during playback and stopped the message Won t respond to remote commands You must use a tone dial ph...

Page 59: ...tery is low You re out of range of the base General Product Care To keep your telephone working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping the unit and other rough treatment Clean with a soft cloth Never use a s...

Page 60: ...0445 French for instructions concerning where to mail the product The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and rem...

Page 61: ... shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering It is required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Items are subject to availability DESCRIPTION MODEL NO AC Power adaptor 5 2812 Handset Replacement Battery 5 2840 Belt Clip 5 2829 Accessory Handset with Charge Cradle 5 2830 ...

Page 62: ...ry 52 Cordless Handset 49 Cordless Phone Solutions 56 D Date and Time 22 Delete Records 45 Deleting All CID Records 42 De Registration 26 Dialing a CID Number 40 Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 46 Digital Security System 8 Display Icons 11 Display Messages 53 Do Not Disturb D N D 35 E Edit Records 45 Erasing Messages 48 Exit 34 F FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 4 Flash Call Waiting 33 Fr...

Page 63: ...gistration 25 Remote Access 49 REN Number 3 Reset Setting 29 Index Review Records 43 Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement 18 Reviewing CID Records 40 Ringer Tone 28 Ringer Volume 28 32 Room Monitor 19 S Screening Calls from the Base 47 Screening Calls from the Handset 50 Security Code 16 Sound Setup 27 Speaker Volume 17 Standby Screen 19 Storing CID Records 40 Storing CID Records in Internal Me...

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