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Model 28165 DECT 6.0
2-Line, 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 28166 handset with charge cradle)
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Equipment Approval 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, pr
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Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and () This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure 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 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 s
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Table of Contents EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion ........................2 rEviEWing tHE outgoing intErfErEncE informAtion ......................................3 AnnouncEmEnt .....................................20 HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) ........................3 rEcording tHE outgoing licEnsing ..................................................................3 AnnouncEmEnt .....................................20 fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt .............4 cHAnging tHE outgo
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Table of Contents bAsE spEAkErpHonE .............................30 trAnsfErring mEmory ........................................42 cordlEss HAndsEt ...............................30 AnsWEring systEm opErAtion ...........................43 mutE .................................................................30 HAndsEt mEssAgEs indicAtor .......................43 Hold .................................................................31 scrEEning cAlls from tHE bAsE ...................43 globAl dE-
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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. 7
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Before You Begin Parts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Handset AC power battery adaptor Base Handset Battery Belt clip compartment 2 Telephone Wall mount door line cords bracket For Model 28165xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above. For Model 28165xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above. For Model 28165xx4 there will
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Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference c
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Handset Layout Visual message waiting indicator VOLUME 5/6 earpiece (volume +/- button) display CID/VOL 5/6 (caller ID/ volume +/- button) Soft Key Left (SKL) button Soft Key Right (SKR) PUSH LINE 1 button TO (button) TALK LINE 2 (button) (button) END/ CANCEL (button) *TONE (button) #PAUSE (button) handsfree (button) int (intercom button) microphone redial (button) 10
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Base Layout *TONE (tone button) Soft Key Right (SKR) button Soft Key Left (SKL) CALLER ID 5/6 button VOICE MAIL CHARGE IN USE (caller ID +/- button) display (indicator) (indicator) Mailbox 1/2 ON-OFF (buttons/ indicators) PLAY/STOP 1 and 2 (buttons/ indicators) 7 REPEAT (repeat button) 8 SKIP (skip button) DELETE (delete button) MEMO REDIAL LINE 2 VOLUME 5/6 INTERCOM/ (memo (redial (button) (volume +/- PAGE button) button) (intercom/ #PAUSE buttons) page button) (button
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Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: 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. appoved Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2721, 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. Plu
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Installing the Base Station Installing the Backup Batteries on Base Unit To avoid power outage, you can install (four) AAA batteries (not included in sales) into the base as the backup. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover (located on the bottom of the base). . Follow the battery installation display and insert (four) AAA batteries inside the compartment. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back into place. Connecting the Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a tele
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Wall Mounting the Base 1. Turn the base over. . Slide the pedestal into the slots on the bottom of the base, and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place. 3. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the unit into place. (Wall plate not included.) Base Speakerphone Set Up NOTE: Changing menu settings on the base will only change the settings on the base and changing menu settings on the handset will only change settings on the handset.
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9. Press the 5 or 6buttons to select ANSWER ON or ANSWER OFF. 10. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. The corresponding PLAY/STOP indicator/button illuminates. NOTE: The base displays ANS 1OFF/2OFF and the corresponding PLAY/STOP indicator/button is not illuminated when the Mailbox Answerer is OFF. -OR- Press the shortcut keys 1ON-OFF or 2ON-OFF to turn the corresponding answering system ON and OFF immediately. Base Voice/Display Prompt Language The voice prompt language is the same as the
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Base Date/Time You may program the following items under the Date/Time menu; Date/Time, Set Time, Time Format, Date Format. To access the Date/Time Menu: 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to DATE/TIME. 4. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. Set Date/Time From the Date/Time Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to DATE/TIME. Press SELECT (SKL) to enter the menu. . Use the touch-tone pad to ent
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Tone/Pulse You may program independently for LINE 1 and LINE . 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to TONE/PULSE. 4. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. 5. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to LINE 1 or LINE 2 for setting Line 1 or Line . 6. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. 7. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to select TONE or PULSE. 8. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. Base - Set Local Area Codes You c
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Base Ringer Volume From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER VOLUME. Press SELECT (SKL) to enter the sub-menu. . Use the 5 or 6buttons to select HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. 3. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the display. Base Ringer Tone From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER TONE. . Press the SELECT (SKL) to select. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to the desired set
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Base Key Tone From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to KEY TONE. . Press the SELECT (SKL) to select ON, OFF. 3. Press the SELECT (SKL) to confirm. Answerer Setup You can program the following items independently for Mailbox 1 and Mailbox under the Answerer Setup Menu; Answer ON/OFF, Outgoing Announcement, Rings to Answer, Security Code, and Forwarding Messages. To access the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the MENU (SKR) t
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Outgoing Announcement You may program the following items under the Outgoing Announcement Menu; Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement, Recording the Outgoing Announcement and Changing the Outgoing Announcement. Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to ANNOUNCEMENT. . Press the SELECT (SKL) to enter the menu. 3. Press the 5 or 6buttons to select PLAY. 4. Press the SELECT (SKL) to start playing the announcement. PLAYING MSG. shows i
