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Model 28118 Series
Slim DECT Multi-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 28106 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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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 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 othe
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Table of Contents EE quipm nt Apprvo Al i nformA tion ....................... 2 ViP m D oel y .................................................18 i E nt E rf E r E nc i A nform tion ................................... 3 s oringt ViP m D oel y ..................................18 HEAring Aid c omp Atibility (HAc ) ....................... 4 Changing a s oreD t ViP m D oel y r eC orD 19 l E ic nsing ........................................................... 4 r e Viewing a D n Deleting s oreD t VP
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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. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for 28118xx1 model) Make sure your package includes the items sh
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Telephone Jack Requirements Wall plate To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, Modular which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. telephone line If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to jack find out how to get one installed. 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 N
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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 wires
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Handset Layout Center radial button controls display volume/CID up/down, delete/conference/intercom, and memory functions menu ok/mute redial/format (button) (button) end (button) talk (button) speaker (button) review (button) skip (button) play/stop (button) #pause/ringer (button) *tone erase (button) (button) 10
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Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Lithium battery model 5-2770 or 5-2762, that 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. Plug the battery pack cord into the jac
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6. Allow the phone to charge for 1 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised. CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2760 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Answering System Setup This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. Before you begin the set up p
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4. Press and release the min button to advance the clock in one minute intervals. Press and hold to increase by 5-minute increments. 5. After the time is set, the real time clock will be displayed on the handset within 1 minute. NOTE: You must set the day manually. You may choose to set the time manually as well, although the time is automatically transmitted by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the current time is set automatical
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Sample Outgoing Announcement Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks. NOTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing announcement is 2 minutes. Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement Press and release the announce 1 or announce button to review and select this one as your outgoing announcement. NOTE: Press the play/stop button at any time to stop playing t
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Shortcut to the keylock function: 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the menu ok/mute button, then press and hold the #pause/ringer button until KEYPAD LOCKED shows in the display. To unlock keypad: Press the menu ok/mute button, then press the #pause/ringer button. Room Monitor (applicable only with additional handsets) 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the menu ok/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scrol
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Handset Setup 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the menu ok/mute button to go to the main menu. 3. Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press the menu ok/mute button to confirm and you may program the following items: Set Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone, Message Alert, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Area Code, Tone/Pulse, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting. NOTE: During programming, you
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4. Press the menu ok/mute button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset name shows in the display. Ringer Tone You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the RINGER TONE sub-menu. . Press the menu ok/mute button to enter the menu. SET RINGER TONE 01 shows in the display. The default setting is 01. 3. Use the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the des
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VIP Melody This feature allows you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the unit rings the normal ring for the first ring and then follows with VIP melody ring. You may choose from ten different polyphonic melodies and may store up to 10 VIP records. NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met. 1. You have subscribed to Caller ID. 2. You have your Caller ID reco
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Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record Use the Storing VIP Melody procedure to change the number of a selected record and replace the old phone number with new phone number. When REPLACE VIP# ? shows in the display, you must press the menu ok/mute button on the handset to confirm replacement. Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to VIP MELODY sub-menu. . Press the menu ok/mute button to select VIP MELODY f
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3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the selection, or use the vol/CID (6 or 5) button to scroll to the 1ON or 2OFF. The default setting is 2OFF. 4. Press the menu ok/mute button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and the new setting shows in the display. Rings to Answer (for answering system) This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers a call. From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to
