GE 28517 Series User Manual Download Page 16

Important: 

Only 1 person can access the answering 

system 

at a time. 

When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and 
time have been set correctly 
 

Recording capacity (including the outgoing message) 

The total recording capacity is about 12 minutes. A maximum of 59 messages can be record 

 

Answer mode 

There are two answering mode. “RECORD MSGS” mode means the answering system will record message when no one 
pick up the call. “ANSWER ONLY” mode means the answer system will play the outgoing message only but not record the 
message.  

 

To select the answering mode 
 
1. 

 

]

 

2. 

[

] / [

]

: “ANSWERER”

→ 

  ]

 

3. 

[

] / [

]

: “ANSWER MODE”

→ 

  ]

 

4. 

[

] / [

]

: Select the desired setting 

5. 

  ]

 → 

  ]

 

 

 

Turning the answering machine on/off   

Base unit: 

Press [ 

  ] to turn on/off the answering system 

 

Handset: 
1. 

 

]

 

2. 

[

] / [

]

: “ANSWERER”

 

  ]

 

3. 

[

] / [

]

: “ANSW. ON/OFF”

 

  ]

 

4. 

[

] / [

]

: Select the desired setting 

5. 

  ]

 

  ]

 

Note: 

Turn on and off will not change answer mode of the answering system 
When the answering system is turned on, the LED on the base light up 
 

Call screening   

1. When the answering system answers the call, listen while the caller leaves a message (to determine who is calling). 

2. To speak to the caller, press the 

 

]

 or 

 

]

Summary of Contents for 28517 Series

Page 1: ...there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future 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 model 285x2xx1 Make sure y...

Page 2: ...ontinues move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances Certain other communications devices may also use the 1 9 GHz frequency for communication and if not properly set these devices may interfere with each other and or your new telephone If you are concerned with interference please refer to the owner s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interferenc...

Page 3: ...place your cordless telephone on a level surface such as a desktop or tabletop or you may mount it on the wall 2 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into a modular jack 3 Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the base 4 Place the handset in the base cradle The...

Page 4: ...INGS and press OK then 3 Press to select LANGUAGE and press OK then 4 Press to select the desired setting then 5 Press and to return idle Dialing mode If you cannot make calls change this setting according to your telephone line service The default setting is TONE 1 2 ADVANCED SET OK 3 DIAL MODE OK 4 Select the desired setting 5 Date and time 1 2 CLOCK ALARM OK 3 DATE TIME OK 4 Enter the current y...

Page 5: ...ORMAT OK 4 DATE FORMAT OK 5 Select the desired setting MM DD OR DD MM 6 Time format 1 2 CLOCK ALARM OK 3 SET FORMAT OK 4 TIME FORMAT OK 5 Select the desired setting 12 HOURS OR 24 HOURS 6 Ringer Volume 1 2 SETTTINGS OK 3 HANDSET TONE OK 4 RINGER VOLUME OK 5 Select the desired setting VOLUME 1 to 4 and OFF 6 ...

Page 6: ... set up process you must turn on the answering system Press the ans on off button to turn the answering system on and off The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on The indicator blinks when you have new messages Setting the Voice Prompt Language You can select either ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL or FRANCIS as the voice prompt language of the answering system The default setting is ENGLIS...

Page 7: ... ANSWERER OK 3 RECORD OGM OK 4 RECORD MSGS OR ANSWER ONLY OK 5 RECORD OGM OK 6 After a beep sounds hold the handset about 8 inches away and speak clearly into the microphone 2 minutes max 7 Press to stop recording 8 Using a pre recorded Outgoing Announcement If you erase or do not record your own outgoing message the unit plays a pre recorded message asking callers to leave a message Resetting to ...

Page 8: ...he last 5 number dialed are stored in the redial list each 24 digits max 1 Press 2 press Select the desired phone number 3 Press or Erasing a number in redial list 1 Press 2 Press Select the desired phone number 3 DELETE or DELETE ALL 4 Press to confirm Answering calls When a call is being received the LCD and keypad backlight flash rapidly 1 Lift the handset and press or when the unit rings 2 Whe...

Page 9: ...r you hear the call waiting tone on the handset 1 Press to answer the 2 nd call 2 To switch between calls press Conference To join the conversation press or when other handset is on an outside call Note A maximum of 3 parties including 1 outside party can join a conversation using 2 extensions Ringer Off To activate ringer off 5 Long press in standby 6 To deactivate ringer off long press again Not...

Page 10: ...ess to view the name and number 5 Press or to dial out if necessary 6 OR Press at idle and repeat step 3 Make a call from phonebook 1 2 Select the desired record 3 or Searching by first character 1 2 Press 1 9 which contains the character you are searching for Page 3 Select the desired record if necessary 4 or Editing entries 1 Find the desired record 2 EDIT RECORDS ...

Page 11: ...displays the handset number date and time Programmable settings You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset Programming by scrolling through the display menus 1 2 Press or to select the desired main menu 3 Press or to select the desired item in sub menu 1 In some cases you may need to select from sub menu 2 4 Press or to select the desired setting This step m...

Page 12: ...ATE FORMAT ALARM OFF CLOCK ALARM ALARM MELODY MELODY 1 HANDSET NAME RING VOLUME VOLUME 1 2 RINGER TONE MELODY 1 HANDSET TONES KEY TONE ON 3 SETTINGS LANGUAGE ENGLISH CHANGE PIN 123 4 REGISTRATION UNREGISTER RESET AREA CODE ADVANCED SET DIAL MODE TONE PLAY DELETE ALL ANSWERER 28527xxx A ANSW ON OFF ON 1 ...

Page 13: ...ou are dialing or pressing any keys 4 This menu will only available on the answering machine model 28527xxx Registering a handset Additional handset Up to 4 handsets can be registered to the base Important The unit shall able to register with 28502xxx A only Registering a handset to the base unit The supplied handset and base unit are pre registered If for some reason the handset is not registered...

Page 14: ...e phone rings giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call Storing CID Records In CID Memory If you are not at home or cannot answer your telephone s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 10 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable When the 11th call is received the oldest Caller ID record 1st call is auto...

Page 15: ...esired record 3 EDIT RECORDS 4 Enter the number if necessary 5 Press to save the new number in the record or Press or dial out the number Delete a CID record 1 2 Select the desired record MENU 3 DELETE or DELETE ALL OK 4 Press to confirm 5 Store a CID record 1 2 Select the desired record 3 SAVE NUMBER 4 Enter the name and number 5 Answering system Available for 28527 The answering system can answe...

Page 16: ...he call ANSWER ONLY mode means the answer system will play the outgoing message only but not record the message To select the answering mode 1 2 ANSWERER 3 ANSWER MODE 4 Select the desired setting 5 Turning the answering machine on off Base unit Press to turn on off the answering system Handset 1 2 ANSWERER 3 ANSW ON OFF 4 Select the desired setting 5 Note Turn on and off will not change answer mo...

Page 17: ...he base plays new messages If there are no new messages the base unit plays all messages Operating the answering system during playback Key Operation Adjust the speaker volume Play or Stop message Repeat message Skip message Erase currently playing message Erasing all messages Long Press while the unit is not in use Playback the messages using the handset When the new messages have been recorded 1...

Page 18: ...e remote access code 1 2 ADVANCED SET 3 CHANGE PIN 4 Input the old remote access code 5 Input the new remote access code 6 A beep sound emit Using the answering system remotely 1 Dial your phone number from a touch tome phone If the answering system is on 2 After the outgoing message finish Press and the answering system will ask you input the remote access code Please input the remote access code...

Page 19: ...LCD flash when you receive a new message from your service provider IMPORTANT In order to use this unit s Visual Message Waiting Indicator VMWI feature you must subscribe to this service from your phone company Intercom Intercom calls can be made between handsets Note If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom you hear beep To answer the call with the handset long press to switch...

Page 20: ...y charge for 16 hours prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack If you do not properly charge the phone battery performance will be compromised NOTE The RBRC seal on the battery used in your CCT Tech USA Inc product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery or batteries For more information go to the RBRC web site at www rbrc o...

Page 21: ...or cordless telephone line jack plug the unit directly into wall jack If you use a DSL ADSL service we recommend connecting a DSL ADSL filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL ADSL provider for details The name display service may not be available in some areas Contact your service provider telephone company for details Other telephone equipment may be interfering ...

Page 22: ...eck with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line If your home has specially wired 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...

Page 23: ... your body This transmitter must not be co located 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 Note This 28118 telephone is compliant with the DECT ...

Page 24: ...mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product All other warranties express or implied including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular...

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