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Answering System

Base Layout

*/tone

(button)

phone menu/

OK (button)

CID

(Caller ID

button)

phonebook

(button)

exit

(button)

cancel

(button)

phone volume

(button)

speaker (button)

mute/register (button)
redial (button)

page/intercom (button)
hold (button)

flash (button)

review up (button)

review down (button)

Phone

Missed call

Speakerphone

RPT

Repeat call

Mute

Internal call

(Voice) Message Waiting

rec/memo

(record/memo button)

ans/menu (answerer

memo button)

delete (button)

repeat (button)

stop (button)

play (button)
skip (button)

message indicator

ans. volume up (button)

ans. volume down (button)

pause

(button)

#/format

(button)

ringer switch

(back of base)

Summary of Contents for 28871

Page 1: ...Model 28871 DECT 6 0 Telephone Answering System with Cordless Handset User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...our 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 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 ...

Page 3: ...he telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference ...

Page 4: ...to Talk 17 Daily Alarm 18 Handset Name 18 Language 18 Screen Contrast 19 Reset Handset 19 Base Setting 19 Change PIN 19 Dial Mode 20 Message Waiting VMWI 20 Reset Base 21 Date Time 21 Registration 22 Register 22 Remove Handset De registration 22 Basic Operation 23 Making a Call 23 Cordless Handset 23 Corded Handset 23 Receiving a Call 23 Cordless Handset 23 Corded Handset 23 Adjusting the Receiver...

Page 5: ...dible Quick Setup Guide 34 Set Answering System ON OFF 34 Day Time 34 Outgoing Announcement 35 Announce Only ON OFF 35 Recording an Announcement 35 Recording an Answer Only Announcement 36 Reviewing Deleting A1 A2 Announcements 36 Remote Access Code 36 Remote Access 37 Set Audible Message Alert ON OFF 37 Set Number of Rings to Answer 38 Recording a Memo 38 Message Playback 39 Deleting Messages 39 ...

Page 6: ... 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 28871xx2 Make sure your package includes the items shown here Base Cordless handset 2 AC power adaptors Telephone line cord Handset battery Coiled handset cord Cordless handset charger For Model 28871xx3 there will be ONE additional handset battery pack cover charge cradle...

Page 7: ...f 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 interference Typical devices that may use the 1 9 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio video senders wireless computer networks multi handset cordless telephone...

Page 8: ... OK button speaker button talk button icon tone button lock format button off button int intercom button CID caller ID button phonebook button redial button Antenna Internal call Phone Battery Speakerphone AM AM Key lock PM PM Ringer off NEW Missed call Mute RPT Repeat call ...

Page 9: ...com button hold button flash button review up button review down button Phone Missed call Speakerphone RPT Repeat call Mute AM AM Internal call PM PM Voice Message Waiting rec memo record memo button ans menu answerer memo button delete button repeat button stop button play button skip button message indicator ans volume up button ans volume down button pause button format button ringer switch bac...

Page 10: ...er 1 On the base plug the AC power adaptor cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other into an electrical outlet CAUTION To reduce risk of personal injury fire or damage use only the 5 2823 base and 5 2824 handset power adaptors listed in the user s guide These power adaptors are intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position 2 On the handset charge cr...

Page 11: ...e base on the wall 1 Turn the base over and remove the pedestal 2 Rotate the pedestal a half turn and align it with the bottom of the base 3 Attach the pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the pedestal into the slots on the bottom of the base and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place 4 Plug the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the base and the o...

Page 12: ...u must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury only use the Thomson Inc approved Nickel Metal Hydride battery model 5 2826 which is compatible 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 ...

Page 13: ...ess the exit button to return to idle mode LCD Contrast There are 8 levels available for selection The default setting is level 7 1 Press the phone menu ok button 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select CONTRAST and press the phone menu ok button again 3 Press the 5 or 6 button to select the desired contrast level 4 Press the phone menu ok button to confirm the setting 5 Press the exit button to retur...

Page 14: ...button again the screen displays Year 2008 3 Use the number keypad to input the last two digits of year range 00 99 press the phone menu ok button to confirm the setting and then enter month and date settings 4 Input the correct date and month the format is date month date range 01 30 31 month range 01 12 press the phone menu ok button to confirm the setting and enter time setting 5 Input the corr...

Page 15: ...subscription through your local service provider Reset Resets the telephone base to the original default settings NOTE All caller ID records stored in base and cordless handset and all the phonebook and redial records stored in base will be cleared upon reset You may wish to write down this information before resetting the base 1 Press the phone menu ok button 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select R...

Page 16: ...gain to enable the ringer 1 Press the menu ok button 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu okbutton 3 Press the 5 or 6 button to select RING VOLUME and press the menu ok button 4 Press the 5 or 6 button to hear and select the desired ring volume 5 Press the menu ok button to confirm the setting 6 Press the button to return to idle mode Note For the cordless handset the in...

Page 17: ...t setting is ON 1 Press the menu ok button 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press menu ok button 3 Press the 5 or 6 button to select TONES and press menu ok button 4 Press the 5 or 6 button to select KEY TONE and press menu ok button 5 Press the 5 or 6 button to select ON or OFF 6 Press the menu ok button to confirm the setting 7 Press the button to return to idle mode Auto Talk Al...

Page 18: ...e default name is HANDSET 1 Press the menu ok button 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu ok button 3 Press the 5 or 6 button to select HANDSET NAME and press the menu ok button 4 Enter the desired name using the number keypad Delete incorrect entries by pressing the cancel mute button 5 Press the 5 or 6 button to move cursor left or right 6 Press the menu ok button to c...

Page 19: ...utton to confirm the setting 5 Press the button to return to idle mode NOTE All phonebook and redial records stored in the handset will be cleared upon reset You may wish to write down the information before resetting the handset Base Setting Change PIN The PIN is a security feature to prevent others from changing the stored settings The default PIN is 0000 If you change the PIN please record the ...

Page 20: ...ct DIAL MODE and press the menu ok button 3 Press the 5 or 6 button to select TONE or PULSE 4 Press the menu ok button to confirm the setting 5 Press the button to return to idle mode Message Waiting VMWI If you have subscribed to a voice message waiting service MESSAGE WAITING displays on handset and the icon displays on the base to alert you that you have received new messages To turn the Visual...

Page 21: ...le mode Date Time Set the Date Time displayed in idle mode The default setting is 2008 01 01 12 01 pm 1 Press the menu ok button 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select DATE TIME and press the menu ok button the screen displays YEAR 2008 3 Input the correct last two digits of year range 00 99 press the menu ok button to confirm the setting and then enter month and date settings 4 Input the correct dat...

Page 22: ... NOTE If base is unable to register NO BASE displays on the screen and the registration process must be repeated 6 After successful registration SUCCESSFUL displays on screen Remove Handset De registration To de register a handset from the base 1 Press the menu ok button 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select REGISTRATION and press the menu ok button 3 Press the 5 or 6 button to select REMOVE HANDSET...

Page 23: ... 1 Lift the handset or press the speaker button on the base and wait for a dial tone Dial the desired number or 2 Dial the number then lift the handset or press the speaker on the base 3 When finished put the handset back on the cradle to hang up or press the speaker button on the base Receiving a Call Cordless Handset 1 Press the or speaker button on the handset 2 When finished press the button o...

Page 24: ...set To switch to speakerphone mode press the speaker button To switch to handset press the speaker button again or press the button Special Features Page All Cordless Handsets from Base 1 Press and hold the page intercom button on the base for 3 seconds the base screen displays PAGING HANDSETS 2 Cordless handsets will beep and the screen displays PAGING for 30 seconds 3 Press the EXIT or cancel bu...

Page 25: ...ed to access a new dial tone without hanging up Keypad Lock only for cordless handset The default setting is Off To lock the keypad While phone is OFF press and hold the lock format button until a beep is heard the screen displays the lock icon To unlock the keypad Press and hold the lock format button until a beep is heard the icon is no longer displayed NOTE When the key lock is activated you ar...

Page 26: ...l number 3 Press the menu ok button on the base or handset to enter menu press5 or 6 button to select SAVE NUMBER press the menu ok button the screen displays ENTER NAME You must input the name otherwise the record cannot be saved 4 Press the menu ok button on the base or handset to save Delete a Single Redial Memory 1 Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset 2 Press...

Page 27: ...isplays INT NUMBER 2 Use the number keypad to enter 0 for the base 3 The base rings and the screen displays the calling cordless handset s name and number 4 Pick up the corded handset or press the speaker button on the base to answer Cordless Handset to Cordless Handset 1 With the cordless handset in idle mode press the int button and the screen displays INT NUMBER 2 Use the number keypad to enter...

Page 28: ...d handset hangs up to end the intercom call and your original telephone conversation resumes Three Way Conference Call After receiving an external call it is possible to include a second handset in the conversation 1 During an external call press the button or speaker button of another cordless handset to join call If Base pick up the corded handset from the base or pressthe speaker button 2 If ei...

Page 29: ... the handset receiver press the flash button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call Press flash again to return to the original call NOTE The unit cannot receive Call Waiting Caller ID information while an external call is hold Receiving CID Records When you receive a call the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring The Caller ID information app...

Page 30: ...ress the 5 or 6 button to review the CID records 3 Lift the receiver or press the speaker button on the base or press the or speaker button on the cordless handset the number is automatically dialed out NOTE Depending on a how the incoming caller s phone number is formatted when it is received and b whether or not you previously pre programmed your local area code into the set up menu you may need...

Page 31: ...on 2 Press the menu ok button 3 Press the 5 or 6 button to select DELETE ALL 5 Press the menu ok button the screen displays CONFIRM 6 Press the menu ok button again to confirm Phonebook You may store up to 50 entries per base or handset with 24 digits and 15 character names including spaces in the phonebook memory Review Phonebook 1 Press the button on the cordless handset or base NOTE If phoneboo...

Page 32: ...cancel button on the corded base to delete any incorrect entries 7 Press the menu ok button to save the record NOTE When screen displays MEMORY FULL you must delete one or more records before saving a new record Storing CID Records in Phonebook You may also store CID information in the phone s internal memory NOTE It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE storing in internal mem...

Page 33: ...ss the button on the cordless handset or base 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select desired record 3 Press the menu ok button 4 Press the 5 or 6 button to select DELETE 5 Press the menu ok button the screen displays CONFIRM 6 Press the menu ok button again to confirm Dial Record from Phonebook 1 Press the button on the cordless handset or base 2 Press the 5 or 6 button to select desired record 3 Lif...

Page 34: ...to have an accurate time for message receipt 1 Press the ans menu button repeatedly until the system announces day and time 2 Press the4 skip or 3 repeat button to program the Day As you program the message indicator displays d and a number 1 to 7 representing the day of the week 1 represents Monday 2 represents Tuesday etc Press the ans menu button to confirm 3 Press the4 skip or 3 repeat button ...

Page 35: ...ater Announce Only ON OFF 1 Press the ans menu button repeatedly until the system announces Announce Only is ON or OFF 2 Press the4 skip or 3 repeat button to switch between ON and OFF 3 Press the ans menu button to confirm your setting Recording an Announcement Make sure the Announce Only is set to OFF For best results when recording you should be about nine inches from the microphone and elimina...

Page 36: ...eatedly until the system announces Announcement One or Announcement Two 2 Press the 4play button to review the latest recorded announcement 3 While announcement is playing press the delete button to delete the current announcement The answering system will use the default announcement NOTE The default announcement cannot be deleted Remote Access Code You can access the answering system from a tone...

Page 37: ... following functions Press 1 to play messages Press 4 to repeat current message or previous message Press 5 to stop Press 6 to play next message Press 7 to delete current message Press 8 to record memo Press 9 to record and then review announcement Press 0 to turn answering system on or off Press for instructions Set Audible Message Alert ON OFF When Message Alert is ON the base unit will beep onc...

Page 38: ...l the system announces Number of Rings selected is 2 or 3 4 5 6 toll saver 2 Press the4 skip button to choose your desired section default is toll saver 3 Press the ans menu button to confirm your setting Recording a Memo You can record a memo either at the base unit or from a remote location To record a Memo at the Base 1 Press the rec memo button 2 The system announces Now recording Begin speaki...

Page 39: ...is announced 2 Press the4 skip button to skip to the next message 3 Press the g stop button at any time to end playback Deleting Messages NOTE Once memory is full user must delete messages from memory to allow for new messages to be recorded To delete the message or memo currently playing 1 Press the delete button To delete all old messages stored in the Mailbox 1 In the idle mode press and hold t...

Page 40: ...battery to properly 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 Battery Safety Precautions Do not burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Like other batteries of this type toxic materials could be released which can cause injury To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the ...

Page 41: ...lls which have not been answered NOT AVAILABLE The user action is not available in the current status PAGING Indicates the base or another handset is paging RPT Indicates a repeated incoming call SEARCHING In normal use it indicates handset is out of range or the handset cannot find base In registration mode it means the handset is finding the base Handset Sound Signals Signal Meaning A long warbl...

Page 42: ...ing Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned on and the base ringer is programmed to HI The cordless handset may be out of range Move closer to the base You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones Check for dial tone If no dial tone is heard see No dial tone above You experience static noise or fading in and out Change channels The cordless handset may be ou...

Page 43: ...tery Make sure that the unit is connected to a non switched electrical outlet Disconnect the power adaptor from the base and reconnect it Caller ID Error Message The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring This message indicates the presence of noise on the line No Caller ID In order to receive Caller ID...

Page 44: ...e To keep your unit 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 handset as well as other rough treatment to the phone Clean the phone with a soft damp cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasi...

Page 45: ...omson Inc Manager Consumer Relations P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase date Name of store Accessory Information To place order have your Visa MasterCard or Discover C...

Page 46: ...he 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 will be sh...

Page 47: ...r incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the 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 i...

Page 48: ...ange PIN 19 Changing the Battery 40 CID Memory Record Storage 29 Connecting the AC Electrical Power 10 Connecting the Corded Handset 11 Connecting the Telephone Line 11 Corded Handset 23 Cordless Handset 23 Cordless Handset to Base 27 Cordless Handset to Cordless Handset 27 D Date Time 14 21 Day Time 34 Delete a Single CID Record 31 Delete a Single Redial Memory 26 Delete All CID Records 31 Delete...

Page 49: ...ling the Handset Battery 12 Installing the Phone 10 Intercom Operation 27 Interference Information 3 Introduction 6 K Key Tone 13 17 Keypad Lock 25 L Language 18 LCD Contrast 13 Licensing 3 Limited Warranty 46 Low Battery 16 M Making a Call 23 Menu Operation 13 Message Playback 39 Message Waiting 15 Message Waiting VMWI 20 Mute 24 N No Coverage 17 O Outgoing Announcement 35 P Page All Cordless Han...

Page 50: ...book 31 Reviewing CID Records 30 Reviewing Deleting Announcements 36 Ring Melody 16 Ring Volume 16 S Save Redial Memory 26 Screen Contrast 19 Selecting the Language 13 Set Answering System ON OFF 34 Set Audible Message Alert ON OFF 37 Set Number of Rings to Answer 38 Setting the Ringer Volume 11 Speakerphone Operation 24 Special Features 24 Storing CID Records in Phonebook 32 Storing Name and Numb...

Page 51: ...51 T Telephone Jack Requirements 7 Temporary Tone 24 Three Way Conference Call 28 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Two Way Calling 28 W Wall Mounting the Base 11 Warranty Assistance 45 Index ...

Page 52: ...est 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 AVISO Esta Guía del Usuario está disponible también en Español y puede ser descargada desde el siguiente sitio web www GE com phones ...

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