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Model 28115 Series
Slim DECT Multi-Handset
Speakerphone 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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opportunity to correct the situation; and () inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 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 teleph
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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 oth
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Table of Contents EquipmEnt Apprvo Al i nformA tion .................................. 2 e xit .................................................................................21 i ntEE rf E r E nc i A nform tion .............................................. 3 Pgea ....................................................................................21 HEAring Aid c omp Atibility (HAc ) .................................. 4 h anDset Pginga ....................................................
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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 28115xx1 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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• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Handset Layout Center radial button controls display volume/CID up/down, delete/conference/intercom, and memory functions redial/format menu ok/mute (button) (button) end talk (button) (button) speaker (button) #pause/ringer (button) *tone (button) 8
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Base Layout charge page (indicator) (button) in use (indicator) 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 t
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Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your telephone base on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop. . Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack. . Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base. 4. Place the handset in the cradle on the base. 5. The charge indicator t
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. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to KEYLOCK. 4. Press the menu ok/mute button to enter the menu, SET KEYLOCK 1YES 2NO shows in the display. The default setting is 2NO. 5. Use the touch-tone pad to select 1 for YES or for NO . Or use the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO. 6. Press the menu ok/mute button to confirm. 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 #pau
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NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the originating handset can be switched to monitor by handset earpiece by pressing the talk button once. Switch back to speakerphone by pressing the speaker button once. NOTE: Press the *tone button on the handset to exit room monitor mode. 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. . Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP. 4. Press the menu ok/mute button to
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between the first and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H. NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the del/conf/intercom button to backspace and delete one character at a time. 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
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. Press the #pause/ringer button to display SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF. . Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, or , or use the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to your selection. 4. Press #pause/ringer button again to save and display the new selection for a few seconds. 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 norm
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7. Press vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to select from melody 01 to melody 10 (a testing tone is generated while making melody selection) 8. Press the menu ok/mute button to confirm. NOTE: If the desired number/record was previously stored in any one of the ten VIP melody records, DUPLICATE NUMBER shows in the display. 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 REPL
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Area Code From the Handset Setup Menu: 1. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the AREA CODE sub-menu. . Press the menu ok/mute button to enter the menu. SET AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. The default setting is - - -. . Use the touch-tone pad to enter your -digit area code. 4. Press the menu ok/mute button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and the new area code shows in the display. NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - -, press and release the del/conf
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5. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until the in use indicator flashes. Press the handset the menu ok/mute button. REGISTERING shows in the display. HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display, where X is the handset number. You may now rename your handset. (Refer to Step & 4 of Handset Name Section) NOTE: IF you are re-registering the handset through the handset menu; to rename your handset you must go to the Handset Name Section and start from the beginning step. De
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Global De-registration If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all handsets at the same time. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered. 1. Disconnect power from the base by pulling the plug out of the back of the un
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In Use Indicator on Base The in use indicator on the base will flash to alert you to an incoming call, during paging, or if you have a message waiting from your service provider. The indicator will remain lit when the line is in use. IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Visual Message Waiting Indicator (VMWI) feature, you must subscribe to this service from your phone company. Speakerphone Operation. NOTE: If you are using the speakerphone, remain close to handset so the party you are s
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. When finished, press the end button to hang up. NOTE: Adjust the handset volume by pressing the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button during a call. Call Timer After you press the talk or speaker button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows on the display and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds. Auto Standby If you place the handset in the cradle while the handset is off the hook (during a call), the call is automatically disconnected. Flash/Call Waiting If you subscr
