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Model 28129 Series
DECT6.0 Cordless 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 28101 handset with charge cradle)
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EqUiPMENT APProv AL iNforMATioN Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request,
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The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. iNTErfErENCE iNforMATioN This device complies with Part 15 of the
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HEAriNG AiD CoMPATiBiLiTY (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. LiCENSiNG Licensed under US Patent 6,47,009. fCC rf rADiATioN E XPoSUrE STATEMENT This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any ot
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TABLE of CoNTENTS EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion .................2 set CYCle time ...........................................20 set alarm meloDY ....................................20 intErfErEncE informAtion .............................3 HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) .................4 Phone settings ...............................................20 language ....................................................21 licEnsing .....................................................4 fcc rf rAdiAti
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TABLE of CoNTENTS leaVing a message .........................................32 making a lanDline Call When sCreening Calls from the Base ...................32 talking to Cell Call ..........................39 memorY full ...................................................32 making a Cell Call When message PlaYBaCk ..........................................33 talking to lanD line Call .................39 leaVing a memo ..............................................34 ConferenCe .............
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TABLE of CoNTENTS aDDing the Phone Book entries HAndsEt sound signAls .............................58 in DesireD grouP ................................50 troublEsHooting guidE ..............................59 Deleting the Phone Book entries in telePhone solutions ................................59 DesireD grouP .....................................50 Caller iD solutions .................................61 set grouP ring .........................................50 BatterY solutions ...........
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iNTroDUCTioN CAUTioN: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. r efer to the iMPor TANT SAfETY iNSTrUCTioNS provided with this product and save them for future reference. iMPor TANT: 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 28129xx2) Make sure your package includes the item
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For Model 28129xx3 there will be oNE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown. For Model 28129xx4 there will be TWo additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown. For Model 28129xx5 there will be THrEE additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown. For Model 28129xx6 there will be foUr additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown. Wall plat
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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. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wir
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HANDSET LAYoUT visual Message Waiting indicator EArPiECE CiD/5 (CALLEr iD/5 button) Display SKr SKL (Soft Key right) (Soft Key Left) Sound quality/4 PHoNE BooK/ 3 (button) (button) TALK (button) SPKr (speaker button) END/cancel (button) rEDiAL/6 (button) DELETE/flash MUTE/answerer (button) (button) skip (button) repeat (button) play-stop (button) # PAUSE/ringer (button) erase (button) Microphone 11
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BASE LAYoUT r EPEAT/3 visual Message (button) Waiting (indicator) SKL rEDiAL/6 (Soft Key Left) (button) CiD/5 PHoNE BooK (caller iD SKr /3(button) CHAr GE/iN USE button) (Soft Key right) (indicator) SoUND qUALiTY / 4 (button) SKiP/4 (button) PLAY/SToP 1 (button/indicator) PLAY/SToP 3 (button/indicator) PLAY/SToP 2 (button/indicator) ANNoUNCE (button) ANSWErEr oN/ off (button) voLUME +/- SPEAKEr Do No T (buttons) MEMo (button) (BUTToN) DiSTUrB (button) PAGE/PUSH To TALK MUTE (butt
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iNSTALLiNG THE PHoNE installing the Handset Battery No TE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTioN: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson inc. approved model 5-2721 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), 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. . Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset. 3. Pl
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Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall. . Install 4 AAA-size alkaline batteries (not included) for back up power in the event of a power failure. • Press the tab to open the battery compartment door located on the back of the phone. • Insert the batteries as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment. • Insert the
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4. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the bottom of the base. 5. Place the handset in the base cradle. The CHARGE IN USE indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. After the Handset and Base have been powered up, the base displays the Date/ Time set up screen for entry. You MUST enter the date/time prior to operating the unit. 6. Use the number keys to enter the year and the date. 7. Press the Next (SKL) button to move
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Language 1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode). . Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. 3. Use the or button to scroll to Phone Settings. 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu. 5. Use the or button to scroll to Language. 6. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 7. Use the or button to scroll to the desired language. The default is ENGLISH. 8. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation ton
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ProGrAMMiNG iNforMATioN The base and/or handset menus give you access to all of the built-in features. No TE: Menu settings on the handset and on the base are separate and do not interface with each other, which means changing menu settings on the base affects ONLY the settings on the base. Press the Menu (SKL) button to display the menu options, then press the or button to navigate to the desired option. Press the Select (SKL) button to activate a menu option. For details on programming,
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3. Use the or button to select On or Off. The default setting is On. 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a voice announcement of confirmation. Security Code You can access the answering system from a tone-dial 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. Use the or button to scroll to Security Code. . Press the Select (SKL
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No TE: if you select ToLL SAvE, the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there are NEW messages in the answering system, or the unit answers after the 6th ring if there are No new messages. Then, when you access the answering system from another remote location, you may hang up after 5 rings to save long distance charges. Message Length This option allows you to set the duration for the memo or incoming message recording. from the Answerer menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Message Le
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Snooze from the Alarm On menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Snooze: Off. . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Snooze On/Off shows on the display. 3. Use the or button to select from Off, Every 5 minutes, Every 10 minutes, Every 15 mintues, or Every 30 minutes. Off is the default setting. 4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. Set Cycle Time from the Alarm On menu: 1. Use the or button to scroll to Cycle: Once. . Pr
