GE 28871fe3a Owners Manual
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1 Storing CID Records (In CID Memory) If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the data for the 0 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 1st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted. You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review show as in the display. Reviewing CID Records As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received. To scroll CID records: 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the caller ID-volume (6) button to review the newest CID record. . Press the caller ID-volume (5) button to review the oldest CID record first . Dialing a CID Number 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button to display the desired record. . Press the TALK/SPEAKER button. The number dials automatically. NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller ’s phone number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previously pre-programmed your local area code into the set up menu, you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller ’s stored phone number before making the call, press the redial/ format button to adjust the number, and try again. Available formats include: Number of digits Explanation Example Eleven digits long distance code “1 ” 1-17-888-8888 + -digit area code +7-digit telephone number . Ten digits -digit area code + 17-888-8888 7-digit telephone number . Seven digits 7-digit telephone number . 888-8888
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory. NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID records st ored in memory. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . U se the caller ID-volume (6 or 5) button to scroll to the desired CID record. . Press the mute/menu OK button to display ENTER NAME and then follow “ADD RECORDS in Phoneboook section” pr ocedures from Step to Step 7 to store the number. NOTE: Press the END button once to keep the previous setting (making no changes) and return to the menu. NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that is non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record to transfer to the internal user memory. The handset will display UNABLE TO STORE. Deleting a CID Record 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button to display the CID record you want to delete. . Press the delete/int/conf button. The display shows DELETE CALL ID? NOTE: Press the END button to return to the previous screen without deleting any CID records. . Press the delete/int/conf button to erase the record showing in the display. The display shows DELETED. Deleting All CID Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button to display any Caller ID record. . Press and hold the delete/int/conf button until the screen displays DELETE ALL?. NOTE: Press the END button to return to the previous screen without deleting any CID records. . Press delete/int/conf button to erase all of the current CID records. The display shows DELETED followed by NO CALLS.
Phonebook Each handset can store up to fifty records in phone book for quick dialing; each record can contain a maximum of 0-digit numbers and 1-character names (including spaces). Review Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the mute/menu OK button to go to main menu. . Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button to scroll to PHONE BOOK. . Press the mute/menu OK button to access the phonebook sub-menu. 5. Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button to scroll to VIEW RECORDS. 6. Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm, all records are shown in alphabetical order. 7. Press the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button or key in alphabet to view the records and scroll to a record to be dialed out . 8. Press the TALK/SPEAKER button to confirm. Add Records From Phonebook Sub-Menu: 1. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to ADD RECORDS. . Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. The screen displays ENTER NAME. . Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 1 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the key twice for the letter B. Press the key times for the letter I. Press the 5 key times for the letter L. Press the 5 key times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. Press the 7 key times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the key times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the key twice for the letter H. NOTE: If you make a mistake press the delete/int/conf button to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s). . Press the mute/menu OK button again to save your selection. The display shows ENTER NUMBER.
5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number (up to 0 digits, including pauses), and press the mute/menu button to confirm and advance SET MELODY sub-menu. 6. Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button to select from melody 01 to melody 10 (a testing tone is generated while making melody selection). 7. Press mute/menu OK button to confirm, the records are stored alphabetically in the phone book. Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence (of a Stored Number) Press the #pause/ringer button on the handset’s touch-tone pad to insert a delay in dialing sequence when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence. Edit Records From Phonebook Sub-Menu: 1. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to EDIT RECORDS. . Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm, display will show the records. . Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button or key in alphabet to move to desired record, press mute/menu OK button to confirm. The screen displays ENTER NAME. . Repeat Steps through 7 in “Add Records” section. Delete Records From Phonebook Sub-Menu: 1. Use the caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to DELETE RECORDS. . Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm, display will show the records. . Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button or key in alphabet to move to desired record, press the delete/int/conf button. The screen displays DELETE?. . Press the delete/int/conf button again to confirm. NOTE: If you don’t want to change or delete a record, simply press the END button, or wait for one minute to exit automatically.
5 Dialing a Number from Internal Memory 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the mute/menu OK button to access the phonebook sub-menu. . Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button to scroll to VIEW RECORDS. . Press the mute/menu OK button to confirm 5. Use the caller ID-volume ( 5 or 6) button or key in alphabet to move to the desired number. 6. Press the TALK/SPEAKER buttons, the number dials automatically.
6 Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Model 5-2840 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit . 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. . Remove the battery compartment door. . Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset . . Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment . 5. Put the battery compartment door back on. 6. Place handset in the base to charge. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised. Battery Safety Precautions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury. • To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal Hydride battery listed in the User ’s Guide. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. • Remove batteries if storing over 0 days. 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.
7 Display Messages The following messages show the status of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone.BLOCKED NUMBER Indicates the per son is calling from a number which is blocked from transmission. CALL SCREENING Indicates y ou may use the handset to screen calls before answering the call. CHARGING... I ndicates the handset needs to charge for a period of time before it can resume normal function. DELETE ALL? Pr ompt asking if you want to erase all CID records. DELETE CALL ID? Pr ompt asking if you want to erase the CID record showing on the display. DELETE? Pr ompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50 records stored in the phone’s memory. END OF LIST Indicates that ther e is no additional information in CID memory. ENTER NAME Pr ompt telling you to enter the name for one of the 50 memory locations. ENTER TEL NUMBR Pr ompt telling you to enter the telephone number for one of the 50 memory locations. HANDSE T NAME Prompt telling you to enter the user name for the registered handset . HANDSET NEEDS Indicates you must register a non-registered handset REGISTRATION prior to use. INCOMPLETE DATA Caller information is interr upted during transmission or the phone line is excessively noisy. Indicates no CID information was received, you are not subscribed to CID service, or CID service is not working. LINE IN USE Displays on handset while the line is in use. L ONG DISTANCE Indicates CID record is from a long distance call.
8 LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery needs to be charged. MSG WAITING OFF Indicates v oice mail has been retrieved from service provider. NEW CALL XX XX represents the number of new CID records not reviewed. NEW VOICE MAIL Indicates v oice mail has not been retrieved from service provider. NO CALLS Indicates ther e are no CID records in memory. OUT OF RANGE May indicate handset is too far away from the base or that the power has been interrupted. Move closer and check connections. P AGING or Someone pressed the page button on the base or delete/ P AGING FROM int/conf button on the handset REPT Indicates a r epeat call message. Indicates a new call from the same number was received more than once. R OOM MONITORING.... The audio link between handsets is established. SEARCHING Indicates handset is sear ching for the base. SPKR Indicates the handset is in speakerphone mode. UNKNOWN NAME/ The incoming call is fr om an area not serviced by CID CALLER/NUMBER or the CID information was not sent . Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions No Display • The battery must be fully charged. Try replacing the battery. • Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet . Disconnect the unit from the wall and plug it in again. • You must be subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone company in order to receive Caller ID records. Caller ID Err or Message • This message indicates either the presence of noise on the line, or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company.
9 Cordless Phone Solutions No dial tone• Check installation: Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet . Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack. • Connect another phone to the same modular jack; if the second phone doesn’t work, the problem might be with your wiring or local service. • The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours). • Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly. • The handset should beep when you press the talk button, and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in the cradle. If not , the battery may need to be charged. • Place the handset in the base for at least 0 seconds to reset unit . Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer programmed to ON. • Move closer to the base. The handset may be out of range. • You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones. • Check for a dial tone. You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • Move closer to base. The handset might be out of range. • Relocate the base. Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance. • Charge the battery. Unit beeps • Place handset in base for 0 seconds; if it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours. • Clean the charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth. • See solutions for “No dial tone.” • Replace the battery.
0 Memory Dialing doesn’t work • Make sure you programmed the memory location keys correctly. • Did you follow proper dialing sequence? Unit locks up and there is no communication between the handset and base • Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 0 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet . Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours. Battery Solutions If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack: • Short talk time • Poor sound quality. • Limited Range • Charge indicator fails to turn on. 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, computers, etc. • Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms. • Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house. • Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices. • Baby monitor is using the same frequency. • Handset battery is low. • You’re out of range of the base.