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Appendix

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You experience 

audible static, 

noise, or fading in 

and out.

• 

The handset may be near the end of range limit. Move 

the handset closer to the base unit.

• 

If you are using a line with DSL service, make sure you 

have properly installed the DSL filters supplied by your 

service provider.

• 

Try to relocate the base unit and use the handset 

away from sources of electrical interference.

Caller ID 

Problem

Cause/solution

Caller-ID 

information is not 

displayed.

• 

You must subscribe to Caller ID service from your 

service provider/telephone company.

• 

Make sure the base unit is plugged directly into a 

telephone modular jack. If you are using a line with 

DSL service, make sure you have properly installed the 

DSL filters supplied by your service provider.

While on a call, 

new caller-ID 

information is not 

displayed.

• 

You must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting 

service from your service provider/telephone 

company.

Summary of Contents for 28512

Page 1: ...Model number 28512 DECT 6 0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE ...

Page 2: ...special offers or discounts on future purchases It will not diminish your warranty rights if you choose not to register Assistance and more information Retain your sales receipt as proof of purchase in the event warranty service is necessary For product assistance or for more information about accessories visit our website at www gephones com or call our customer service center at 1 877 394 9775 A...

Page 3: ...g the redial memory 16 Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook 16 Delete number from the redial list 16 Mute 16 Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID service 17 Voice mail service 17 Using multiple handsets 17 Handset locator 17 Intercom for systems with multiple handsets 18 To answer an incoming call during intercom 18 To initiate an intercom during a call 18 Phonebook Add a pho...

Page 4: ...FCC Parts 15 68 and ACTA 32 One Year Limited Warranty 35 Index 37 ...

Page 5: ...r with adapter 1 for 28512XE2 2 for 28512XE3 3 for 28512XE4 Handset 1 for 28512XE1 2 for 28512XE2 3 for 28512XE3 4 for 28512XE4 Battery compartment cover 1 for 28512XE1 2 for 28512XE2 3 for 28512XE3 4 for 28512XE4 Battery 1 for 28512XE1 2 for 28512XE2 3 for 28512XE3 4 for 28512XE4 Telephone line cord Telephone base User s guide Model number 28512 DECT 6 0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE ...

Page 6: ... call your local phone company to find out how to have one installed If you have DSL high speed Internet service a DSL filter is required not included Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filter DSL filter not included is required if you have DSL high speed Internet service Route the cords through the tabbed slot Telephone base installation Charger installation CAUTION ...

Page 7: ...ones com to order a replacement battery if necessary 1 Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment Make sure that red and black wires on the plug are properly inserted into the socket as shown 2 Place the battery and the wire inside the battery compartment red wire black wire 4 Place the handset onto the base or charger as shown An animated battery ic...

Page 8: ...ery icon is empty and the screen shows LOW BATTERY Battery is low Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge without interruption at least 30 minutes before use The screen is blank Battery has no power while the handset is out of the telephone base or charger Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for at least 16 hours without interruption See troubleshooting on page ...

Page 9: ...Getting started 5 Telephone base layout Find Press to page all system handsets ...

Page 10: ...e for appropriate dialing Press to mute a call press again to resume normal conversation Press to review the phonebook when the telephone is not in use While in menu press to scroll down During a call press to decrease the incoming volume del Press to delete the last number or letter entered While in menu press to return to the previous level without making changes During a call press to hang up D...

Page 11: ...rs when fully charged Displays one bar when partially charged out of telephone base or charger Flashes and empty when battery level is low Flashes when there is an incoming call Displays during a call Flashes when there is a new voice mail message Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail service from your telephone service provider Displays when the alarm is set Displays when the ringer...

Page 12: ...m your area code To set the area code 1 Press menu 2 Press to select SETTINGS and then press ok 3 Press to select AREA CODE and then press ok 4 Enter your 3 digit area code and then press ok to confirm Reset This feature allows you to restore all system settings except the phonebook to default settings 1 Press menu 2 Press to select SETTINGS and then press ok 3 Press to select RESET and then press...

Page 13: ...NOTES 1 An error tone will sound if the registration is not successful 2 This product is compatible with model 28502 accessory handsets only For information on how to purchase accessory handsets please visit our website at www gephones com Deregistering a handset This feature is intended for base replacement procedures Handset deregistration is not recommended for normally functioning systems For ...

Page 14: ...to 10 characters Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter See the character table on page 20 for more information 6 Press ok to confirm Ringer volume 1 Press menu 2 Press to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok 3 Press to select RINGER TONES and then press ok 4 Press ok again to select RING VOLUME 5 Press to select the desired setting and then press ok to confirm...

Page 15: ...firm Key tone The handset can be programmed to emit a tone with each key press You can choose to turn this feature on or off The default setting is ON To change the key tone setting 1 Press menu 2 Press to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok 3 Press to select RINGER TONES and then press ok 4 Press to select KEY TONE and then press ok 5 Press to select ON or OFF and then press ok to confirm HANDS...

Page 16: ...ay language The default setting is ENGLISH To change the display language 1 Press menu 2 Press to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok 3 Press to select LANGUAGE and then press ok 4 Press to select the desired setting and then press ok to confirm MAIN MENU HANDSET OPTS HANDSET OPTS LANGUAGE ...

Page 17: ...ay To change your setting 1 Press menu 2 Press to select CLOCK ALARM and then press ok 3 Press to select SET FORMAT and then press ok 4 Press to select DATE FORMAT and then press ok 5 Press to select the desired setting MM DD or DD MM and then press ok to confirm Time format The display format of time can either be selected as 12 hour or 24 hour The default setting is 12 hour To change your settin...

Page 18: ... ONCE The alarm sounds once at the set time DAILY The alarm sounds daily at the set time 5 Enter the desired hour and minute and then press to select am or pm 6 Press ok to confirm Alarm melody You can select from 3 alarm melodies 1 Press menu 2 Press to select CLOCK ALARM and then press ok 3 Press to select ALARM MELODY and then press ok 4 Press to select the desired alarm tone and then press ok ...

Page 19: ...E The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds End a call Press or place the handset in the telephone base or charger to end a call Speakerphone During a call press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use When the speakerphone is active the handset screen shows SPKR NOTE Using the speakerphone will drain the battery faster than the normal handset use Vol...

Page 20: ...SAVE NUMBER 4 Enter the name by using the dial pad and then press ok to save Delete number from the redial list 1 Press redial 2 Press to select the desired phone number and then press menu 3 Press to select DELETE to remove the selected number or select DELETE ALL to remove all numbers in the redial list 4 Press ok twice to confirm Mute The mute function allows you to turn off the microphone whil...

Page 21: ...2 Press to switch between calls Voice mail service The icon flashes on the screen when you have received a new voice mail message from your service provider IMPORTANT To use the voice mail service you must subscribe to it from your telephone service provider Using multiple handsets The system allows a maximum of two handsets to have a conversation with an outside call at a time If a handset is alr...

Page 22: ...ing will be canceled To answer an incoming call during intercom You will hear an alert tone when you receive an incoming call during intercom Press to answer the incoming call and end the intercom Press int to answer the incoming call and put the intercom on hold Press and hold to switch between intercom and the incoming call Press and hold int to conference with both the incoming call and the int...

Page 23: ... on the originating handset 3 You can choose from one of the following options for this intercom call Press and hold int to connect both handsets to the call Press and hold on the originating handset to alternate between the intercom and the call Press on either handset to terminate the intercom on that handset The call will continue on the other handset ...

Page 24: ...se in the dialing sequence 7 Press ok to save the new entry NOTE The phonebook entries are independent to each handset Entries stored in a handset cannot be viewed in another system handset Each handset holds 30 phonebook entries Character table Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name up to 12 characters Each press of a particular key displays the character in the following order Dial...

Page 25: ...irst letter of the entry you are looking for The closest match in alphabetical order will appear You can then press to view the next entry 3 Press ok to view the phone number OR 4 Press or to call the displayed entry Chain dialing This feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook while you are on a call This feature is useful if you wish to access another ...

Page 26: ... using the dial pad keys and press ok 5 Edit the number by using the del key to erase and backspace then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press ok Delete phonebook entry 1 Press when the handset is not in use 2 Press to locate a desired entry and then press menu 3 Press to select DELETE to delete the selected entry or select DELETE ALL to delete all entries 4 Press ok twice to confirm...

Page 27: ... of this telephone system you must subscribe to Caller ID services from your service provider Check with your telephone service provider for details Caller ID records are stored in the order that they are received Your telephone stores caller ID memory for the 30 most recent calls When the 31th call is received the oldest Caller ID record first call is automatically deleted Calling from the call l...

Page 28: ...rd and then press menu 3 Press to select DELETE to delete the selected record or select DELETE ALL to delete all records 4 Press ok twice to confirm Call log display screen messages Display When OUT OF AREA The caller s name and number are out of area PRIVATE The caller is blocking the name and the number is out of area The caller is blocking the number and the name is out of area The caller is bl...

Page 29: ... that are controlled by wall switches or timers 6 Place all handsets in the telephone base or chargers to charge without interruption for at least 30 minutes before use 7 Plug the line cord into the telephone base or modular jack and verify operation For product assistance or for more information about accessories visit our website at www gephones com or call our customer service center at 1 877 3...

Page 30: ...ces of electrical interference Caller ID Problem Cause solution Caller ID information is not displayed You must subscribe to Caller ID service from your service provider telephone company Make sure the base unit is plugged directly into a telephone modular jack If you are using a line with DSL service make sure you have properly installed the DSL filters supplied by your service provider While on ...

Page 31: ...treatment to the phone Clean the phone only with a dry soft cloth Never use cleaning agents paint thinner abrasive powder alcohol or other chemical products to clean the unit Doing so will damage the unit Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date ...

Page 32: ...other similar surface Do not place this product in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 Only operate this product from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company 7 Plug the adaptor into an easily accessible electrical outlet near the equipment 8 Do not all...

Page 33: ...nnel A The power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed B The product has been exposed to rain or water C The product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions D The product s cabinet has been damaged E The product exhibits a distinct change in performance 20 Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 21 ...

Page 34: ...esh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged battery ies Applies to products employing more than one separately replaceable primary battery 10 When inserting battery ies into this product the proper polarity or direction must be observed Reverse insertion of battery ies may result in leakage or explosion 11 When inserting battery ies into this produ...

Page 35: ... persons or property damage To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the supplied battery or replacement battery Keep batteries out of the reach of children Remove batteries if storing over 30 days Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery Visit our website at www gephones com to order a replacement battery if necessary SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 36: ...alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer If this equipment is malfunctioning it should be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem is corrected Repairs to this equipment can only be made b...

Page 37: ...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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference Reor...

Page 38: ... A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT WARNING...

Page 39: ... products purchased used and serviced in the United States and its territories or Puerto Rico If you purchased this product outside of the United States its territories or Puerto Rico contact your dealer for service information This is the only warranty applicable to this product ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR...

Page 40: ...such as but not limited to lightning damage Products returned without valid proof of purchase How To Obtain Warranty Service Call our customer service center at 1 877 394 9775 Our customer service specialist will assist you in obtaining warranty service Please have a paper and pencil handy to write down the warranty service return instructions OR You may visit our web site at www gephones com for ...

Page 41: ...k 24 Call waiting 17 Chain dial 21 Charger installation 2 D Date and time 13 Date format 13 Dialing mode 8 E End a call 15 F FCC 32 G General product care 27 H Handset deregistration 9 Handset locator 17 Handset name 10 Handset registration 9 I Important safety instructions 28 Installation battery 3 charger 2 telephone base 2 Intercom 18 K Key tone 11 L Language 12 M Multiple handsets 17 Mute 16 P...

Page 42: ...ok entry 21 Phonebook caller ID match 23 Predial a call 15 R Redial 16 Ringer tone 11 Ringer volume 10 S Screen display icon 7 Speakerphone 15 T Telephone base installation 2 Time format 13 Troubleshooting 25 V Voice mail 17 Volume control 15 W Warranty 35 ...

Page 43: ... is a trademark of General Electric Company and is under license by CCT Tech USA Inc Irving TX 75039 2011 CCT Tech USA Inc Distributed in the U S A by CCT Tech USA Inc Model 28512 P N 480 97381 000002 Version 1 01 2011 Printed in China ...

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