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Model 

28517/28527 

Series 

       

DECT 6.0 Cordless   
Handset Speakerphone 

 

Answering System   
User’s Guide

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of 
optional Model 28507 handset with charge cradle) 
 

Introduction                                                                                                                         

CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, 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 your package includes the items shown here. 

     

Model 

28512xx1 

      

Model 

28527xx1 

 

Accessory 

Summary of Contents for 28527 Series

Page 1: ...here 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 ph...

Page 2: ...ntinues 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 m...

Page 3: ...lace 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...

Page 4: ...NGS 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 accor...

Page 5: ...RMAT 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...

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 bli...

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 st...

Page 8: ...e 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 ph...

Page 9: ...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 Not...

Page 10: ...ss 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 P...

Page 11: ...isplays 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...

Page 12: ...TE 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 UNREG...

Page 13: ...u 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 Impor...

Page 14: ...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 Call...

Page 15: ...sired 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...

Page 16: ...e 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 Tu...

Page 17: ...e 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 Repe...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...CD 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 phon...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...r 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 y...

Page 22: ...ck 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 connec...

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 guid...

Page 24: ...ail 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 War...

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