GE 28127 Series User Manual
GE 28127 Series User Manual

GE 28127 Series User Manual

Dect6.0 cordless handset speakerphone
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Model 28127 Series
DECT6.0 Cordless Handset
Speakerphone
User's Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 7 handsets (by
purchase of optional Model 28107 handset with charge cradle)

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  • Page 1 Model 28127 Series DECT6.0 Cordless Handset Speakerphone User’s Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 7 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28107 handset with charge cradle)
  • Page 2: Equipment Approval Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Nformation

    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.
  • Page 4: Id Ompatibility

    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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents quipmEnt pprovAl nformAtion ...3 ntErfErEncE nformAtion (HAc) ...4 EAring ompAtibility ...4 icEnsing fcc rf r AdiAtion xposurE dEct p nformAtion for roduct ...5 AblE of ontEnts ...7 ntroduction ...7 EforE Egin ... 7 arts heCklist ake sure your PaCkage inCludes the iteMs shown here elePhone equireMents...
  • Page 6: Efore

    Table of Contents ...31 inger ...32 inger oluMe ...32 ... 32 ® luetooth ... 33 eviCe ...33 onneCt ...34 ElEpHonE pErAtion ...34 isual ndiCators in use i ndiCator on the talk i sPkr ndiCator and ndiCator on the andset vMwi i ndiCator on andset ...
  • Page 7: Ontents

    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.
  • Page 8: Ack Equirements

    For Model 28127xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown. NOTE: if a headset is included in your package, it replaces one set of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover. For Model 28127xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradle, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.
  • Page 9: Ystem

    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 continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.
  • Page 10: Nstallation

    Handset Layout Volume 5/6 (buttons) CID/ (Caller ID button) Push to Talk (button) (soft key left) TALK indicator PHONEBOOK/ (button) TALK (button) REDIAL/ (button) MUTE (button) *TONE (button) Visual Message Waiting Indicator Earpiece Display (soft key right) Speaker indicator Sound quality /4 (button) SPKR (button) Headset jack...
  • Page 11: Ayout

    Base Layout 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. approved model 5-2840 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit.
  • Page 12: Ase Tation

    Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop. . Plug one end of the telephone line cord...
  • Page 13: Lue Ooth Etup

    7. Use the number keys to enter the time and use the AM or PM. 8. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the settings. You will hear a confirmation tone. 9. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
  • Page 14: Programming Information

    Programming Information The handset menus give you access to all of the built-in features. Press the Menu (SKL) button to display the menu options, then press the button to navigate to the desired option. Press the Select (SKL) button to activate a menu option.
  • Page 15 NOTE: You may press the 3. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the phone book. NOTE: If there are no records stored you will go directly to the Add Record menu. 4. Press the Option (SKL) button to enter submenu. 5.
  • Page 16: Toring The Ast Umber Ialed Nserting A Ause In The Ialing Equence

    14. Press the Select (SKL) button to confirm. Storing the Last Number Dialed Store a dialed number when reviewing it: 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). button on the handset to access the Dialed Calls menu. .
  • Page 17: Editing A Phone Book Record

    - OR - Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with the corresponding character. NOTE: Your phone book records are sorted automatically in alphabetical order. 5. Press the Option (SKL) button to view the details of the record. Editing a Phone Book Record 1.
  • Page 18: Anaging The Ecord Rouping In Hone Ook

    Managing the Record Grouping in Phone Book This enables you to group a selection of records together, then specify a certain ringtone for the group. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the button to short-cut to phone book menu. 3.
  • Page 19: Ialing Ecord

    . Use the number keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters, including space.) NOTE: If you make a mistake press the DELETE/flash button to backspace and erase the wrong character(s). 3. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the new group name. Managing Speed Dialing Record Adding the Speed Dialing Number 1 Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
  • Page 20: T Ransferring The

    3. Press the Select (SKL) button. The screen displays DELETE?. 4. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm the selection. The screen displays DELETED. Transferring the Phone book record between handset(s) 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). .
  • Page 21: Ialed Alls Larm

    7. Press the Select (SKL) button to confirm the option. (If Store is selected, please refer to the Phone Book section of the manual for detailed information.) 8. Press the Format (SKL) button repeatedly to scroll through the formats available for selection.
  • Page 22: Elody Et Larm

    3. Press the Store (SKL) button to save your setting. You will hear a confirmation tone. Snooze From the ALARM On menu: 1. Use the . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. The screen displays Snooze On/ Off.
  • Page 23: Adding A Reminder

    . Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu. 3. Use the 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu. Adding a Reminder From the Scheduler menu 1. Use the . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the Set Date menu. The screen displays Year and Date.
  • Page 24: R Eviewing And E

    . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the The default setting is Once. 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. NOTE: The system will follow the current time setting to turn on the alarm.
  • Page 25: Xtra Eatures

    3. Use the (SKL) button to view the record details. 4. Press the Option (SKL) button to enter the option menu. 5. Use the 6. Press the Option (SKL) button to enter the menu. The screen displays DELETE?. 7. Press the Yes (SKL) button. You will hear a confirmation tone. Extra Features In the extra features Menu, there are three programmable submenus: Room Monitoring, Intercom and Push to Talk.
  • Page 26: Intercom Operation

    Intercom Operation The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls. Handset to Handset Intercom Call Form the Extra Features menu: 1. Use the .
  • Page 27: P Hone

    Push to Talk This feature allows you to directly talk to another registered handset by pressing the Push to Talk button. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the Menu (SKL) to enter the main menu. 3.
  • Page 28: Et Ate Ime

    4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. Set Date/Time From the PHONE SETTING menu: 1. Use the . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. The screen displays Set Date. 3.
  • Page 29: Egistration

    Handset Name This menu allows you to enter a name for the handset, which displays on the idle screen. From the PHONE SETTING menu: 1. Use the . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the number keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys.
  • Page 30: Default Setting

    Deregistration From the PHONE SETTING menu; 1. Use the . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the 4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. 5. If you select Yes. The handset will automatically be deregistered. The screen displays Successful Deregistration, followed by HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION.
  • Page 31: Ntries Ound Etting

    . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3. Use the 4. If you select Yes, all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.
  • Page 32: Ey One

    4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. Ringer Volume You may choose ringer setting from this menu. From the Sound Setting menu: 1. Use the . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. 3.
  • Page 33: Device Info

    Device Info From the Bluetooth menu: 1. Use the . Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the sub-menu. The screen displays a list of registered devices. 3. Press the Exit (SKR) button to exit. Auto Connect Enable or disable the auto connect function of the base Bluetooth to registered cell phone.
  • Page 34: Telephone Operation

    Telephone Operation Visual Indicators IN USE Indicator on the Base The IN USE indicator is lit when the phone is in use. It flashes when you receive a call. TALK Indicator and SPKR Indicator on the Handset The TALK Indicator or SPKR Indicator is lit when the handset is in use. It flashes when you receive a call.
  • Page 35: Answering A Call

    -OR- Press the SPKR button on handset. -OR- Press and hold the number key to get the corresponding speed dialing number. . When finished, press the END/cancel button on the handset to hang up. NOTE: You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits. NOTE: If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the DELETE/flash button until all of the digits are erased.
  • Page 36: Eceiving A Ellular All During A Andline All

    1. Press the Line (SKR) button to answer the incoming call and the cellular call will be on hold. . Press the SPKR button, the cellular call will switch to speakerphone mode. 3. To switch between the two calls, press the Line (SKR) button while landline call is on hold, press the Cell (SKR) button while cellular call is on hold.
  • Page 37: Ore

    • To cancel hold, press the UnHold (SKL) button and return to original call. Intercom From the More menu: • This feature allows you to create a 3-way conversation, please refer to Intercom Operation section of this manual for detail. Available Options During a Cell Call More During an external cell call, press the More (SKL) button to enter the More sub-menu,...
  • Page 38: Conference

    Making a Cell Call When Talking To Landline Call • During a landline call, press the Cell (SKR) button to put the land line call on hold. Enter the desired phone number, Press the Cell( SKR) button to dial. Conference This feature allows you to create a 3-way conference calls with a single outside landline or cellular call and either;...
  • Page 39: Last Number Redial

    Auto Stand-by Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is Off the hook (or during a call) automatically hangs up the handset. Flash/Call Waiting If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls.
  • Page 40: Olume

    Paging from the Base/Group Page Use the base-only to page all registered handsets at the same time. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the Page button on the base. 3. All registered handsets beep for two minutes and the screen displays PAGING. 4.
  • Page 41: C Aller

    Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system.
  • Page 42: Ecords

    You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review show on the top line of the display as; All=XX, New=XX. Reviewing CID Records As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.
  • Page 43: Storing Cid Records Into Phone Book

    7. Press the Format (SKL) button to change the format of the displayed number. 8. Press the TALK or SPKR button. The formatted number dials automatically. NOTE: TO dial from cellular line, press Back (SKR), then press the Cell (SKR) button. Available formats include: Number of digits Eleven digits...
  • Page 44: B Attery

    Deleting a CID Record 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). . Press the button. 3. Press the View (SKL) button. 4. Use the 5. Press the DELETE/flash button to show DELETE?. NOTE: To delete all CID records, press and hold the DELETE/flash button.
  • Page 45: Recautions

    . Remove the battery compartment door. 3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset. 4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside the battery compartment. 5.
  • Page 46 DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the Caller ID record that is shown on the display. DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 00 records stored in the phone’s memory. END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller ID memory.
  • Page 47: Handset Sound Signals

    REPEAT Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from the same number was received more than once. SEARCHING Indicates handset is searching for the base. SPEAKER Indicates the handset is in speakerphone mode. UNKNOWN CALLER/ The incoming call is from an area not serviced by Caller ID or NAME/NUMBER the information was not sent.
  • Page 48 Handset does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer switch is set to ON, this can be done through the handset setup menu - Ringer Volume. • The handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base. •...
  • Page 49: Olutions

    • Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in again. Then place the handset on the cradle for at least  to 3 minutes. Handset displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION • Follow the programming in the telephone procedures to re-register the handset to the base.
  • Page 50: Causes Of Poor Reception

    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. •...
  • Page 51: Warranty Assistance

    Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 52 • ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect.
  • Page 53 • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEqUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.
  • Page 54: Imited Arranty

    Index 3-way conference calls with... 4-way conference calls with... Accessory Information Adding a Reminder Adding Phone Book Entries Adding the Phone Book Entries In Desired Group Adding the Speed Dialing Number Alarm Answering a Call Auto Connect Auto Standby Available Options During a Cell Call Available Options During a Landline Call Base Layout Base Station...
  • Page 55: Simultaneously

    Index Intercom Operation Interference Information Introduction Key Tone Landline Calls Language Last Number Redial Licensing Limited Warranty Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Making a Call Managing Speed Dialing Record Managing the Record Grouping in Phone Book More Mute Page...
  • Page 56 Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones Thomson Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Model 817 Indianapolis, IN 4690-110 0006161 (Rev. 0 Dom E) © 008 Thomson Inc. 08-15 Trademark(s) ® Registered Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)

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