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Model 28301
2 in 1 - Internet Phone
Additional Handset
User’s Guide
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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,
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alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference). • Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. • Connect the 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
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Table of Contents t ElEpHonE o E p rA tion ............... 10 EE quipm nt Apprvo Al i A nform tion 2 i ntErfErEE nc i A nform tion ........... 3 Power o n /o ff o Ptionera .......10 r tionegistra ...............................10 HEAring Aid c omp Atibility (HAc ) 4 l icEnsing ................................... 4 Dtioneregistra ...........................11 s C ele t Base ................................12 c fc rf r AA di tion ExposurE s t AtEmEnt .......................... 4 Dtulaef s etting
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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 Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Handset
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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: This product operates at a frequency of 1.9GHz. to provide communication with minimal interference from other electronic devices. To further minimize the possibility of interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. If interfe
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Handset Layout earpiece display Soft Key Left Soft Key Right (SKL/ | ) (SKR/ | ) (button) (button) 5/6Navigational (button) Skype (button) [computer call] Landline (button) [traditional call] END CALL speaker (button) (button) * #/PAUSE/lock (button) (button) REDIAL/flash INT (button) (intercom button) microphone 8
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Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handset(s). CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model GP80AAAHC - NiMH 1.2V 800mAh rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride battery, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Locate batteries and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset. . Locate the battery compartment
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Handset Charge Cradle 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and place your cordless telephone on a level surface. . Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the cradle. . Place the handset in the cradle. The CHARGE indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you do not properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised. CAUTION: Use o
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From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to REGISTRATION. . Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the menu. . Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to a specific base (1-). . Press the OK (SKL) button. 5. While the system is searching, press and hold the PAGE button on base station for seconds until the Charge/In Use indicator blinks. NOTE: The maximum number of handsets that can be registered to a base, is six. The maximum number of bases to which a handset can be
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5. Select Back, if you do not want to deregister. NOTE: When you complete the deregistration process, NOT REGISTERED shows on the display. To use the handset, you must register the handset. Select Base This option allows you to register a handset to more than one base and select which base it takes the signal from. The handset can also search for the most suitable base automatically if Auto Base is selected. From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu; 1. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to SELECT BA
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Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model GP80AAAHC - NiMH 1.2V 800mAh rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride battery, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. . Remove the battery compartment door. . Remove the batteries from the handset. . Insert the new batteries. 5. Put the battery compartment door back on. 6. Place handset in the base or hands
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NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery (or batteries). For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center. Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet . Ensure the telephone l
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• The 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. No sound from handset • Adjust handset volume. • Check and adjust sound settings in Skype, under "Sound Devices". You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance. If necessa
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back into the base and wall outlet. Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours. Handset displays "SEARCHING" or "NOT REGISTERED" and cannot link up with the base when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. • Handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Make sure the power adaptor is properly installed. • Disconnect the handset battery and plug it in again. Place the handset on the cradle for at least to minutes. • Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in agai
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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 information, you must subscribe to the standard name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone company. Skype Solutions Unable to make Skype Call • Check to see that Skype is logged into and running properly (NOTE:
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Music/Sound can be heard on the phone; or no sound can be heard from PC Speakers while USB base station is plugged in to the PC. • Change the setting of your PC audio to: Win 000: Control Panel-->Audio and Multimedia-- >Audio--> default devices of “Sound playback” & “ Sound recording”-> select the SOUND CARD device from the drop-down list. Win XP: Control Panel->Sounds and Audio Device->Audio- >default devices of “Sound playback” & “Sound recording”- > select the SOUND CARD device from t
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• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date. • Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and remote charger with a clean pencil eraser. Causes of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. • Foil backing on insulation. • Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals. • You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, televisions, entertainment centers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. • Base i
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authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329. Or refer inquiries to: Thomson Inc. Manager, Consumer Relations PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 Attach your sales receipt to the 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.
