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- Page 1 Model 28871 DECT 6.0 Telephone/ Answering System with Cordless Handset User's Guide...
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and () This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. -
Page 3: Telephone Network Information
Telephone Network Information Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may 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 discontinue service immediately. -
Page 4: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement
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 other antenna or transmitter. - Page 5 Table of Contents ......2 .........17 mportant nformatIon eloDy ....2 .........17 nterference nformatIon olume ..3 .........18 elephone etwork nformatIon attery ren n ........3 ........18 umber oVerage (hac) ..3 ........18 earIng ompatIbIlIty ..........3 ........19 IcensIng fcc rf r ........19 adIatIon xposure aily larm ........4 ......19...
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Page 7: Before You Begin
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: Digital Security System
Telephone Jack Requirements Wall plate To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your Modular telephone home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone line jack company to find out how to get one installed. -
Page 9: Handset Layout
Handset Layout Display flash speaker (button) (button) redial cancel/mute (button) (button) phonebook menu/OK (button) (button) (intercom button) talk (button) (caller ID button) (button) */icon/tone (button) #/lock/ format pause (button) (button) Antenna Internal call Phone Battery Speakerphone Key lock Ringer off Missed call Mute Repeat call... -
Page 10: Base Layout
Base Layout phone menu/ ringer switch phonebook exit cancel OK (button) (Caller ID (back of base) (button) (button) (button) button) review up (button) review down (button) flash (button) page/intercom (button) hold (button) mute/register (button) redial (button) speaker (button) phone volume (button) */tone pause... -
Page 11: Installing The Phone
Installing the Phone Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge cradles. Your base and handset charge cradle(s) should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a wall. Attaching the Desktop Pedestal Using the upper set of slots on the bottom of the base;... -
Page 12: Connecting The Telephone Line
Connecting the Telephone Line On the base, plug one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular wall telephone jack. Connecting the Corded Handset 1. Connect one end of the coiled handset cord to the jack on the side of the base. . -
Page 13: Installing The Handset Battery
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, only use the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Metal Hydride battery model 5-2826, which is compatible with this unit. 1. -
Page 14: Menu Operation
Menu Operation Base Menu Selecting the Language Choose the screen display language. 1. Press the phone menu/ok button. The screen displays LANGUAGE. . Press the phone menu/ok button again. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select the desired language. 4. -
Page 15: Key Tone
Key Tone Turn the button tone for the base ON or OFF. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the phone menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select KEY TONE and press the phone menu/ok button again. . -
Page 16: Message Waiting
NOTE: If the value you input is over the range, you cannot enter the next setting. Please re-enter the correct setting. Message Waiting If you have subscribed to a voice messaging service, the icon displays on the base and MESSAGE WAITING displays on handset to alert you that you have received new messages. -
Page 17: Handset Menu
Handset Menu Handset Setting Ring Melody 5 ringer tones are available for selection. The default setting is Melody 1. 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu/ok button. . -
Page 18: Low Battery
Low Battery Setting the warning beep to ON will alert you when the cordless handset battery is low. The default setting is ON. 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button button to select SETUP HS and press menu/ok button. . -
Page 19: Auto Talk
Auto Talk Allows for instant communication when the phone is lifted from the cradle with no button. The default setting is ON. need to press speaker 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu/ok button. . -
Page 20: Screen Contrast
Language Choose the screen display language. 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select SETUP HS and press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select LANGUAGE and press the menu/ok button. 4. -
Page 21: Base Setting
Base Setting Change PIN The PIN is a security feature to prevent others from changing the stored settings. The default PIN is 0000. If you change the PIN, please record the new PIN code for your record. NOTE: The PIN code must be 4 digits. 1. -
Page 22: Message Waiting (Vmwi)
Message Waiting (VMWI) If you have subscribed to a voice message waiting service, MESSAGE WAITING displays on handset and the icon displays on the base to alert you that you have received new messages. To turn the Visual Message Waiting Indication (VMWI) off via the handset; 1. - Page 23 Date / Time Set the Date/Time displayed in idle mode. The default setting is “2008, 01/01 12:01 PM”. 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select DATE/TIME and press the menu/ok button, the screen displays YEAR 2008. .
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Page 24: Remove Handset (De-Registration)
5. After successful registration, (SUCCESSFUL displays on screen). Remove Handset (De-registration) To de-register a handset from the base. 1. Press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select REGISTRATION and press the menu/ok button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select REMOVE HANDSET and press the menu/ok button, the screen displays ENTER PIN (default setting = 0000). -
Page 25: Corded Handset
Corded Handset 1. Lift the handset or press the button on the base and wait for a dial tone. Dial speaker the desired number. - OR - . Dial the number, then lift the handset or press the on the base. speaker . -
Page 26: Special Features
Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Base To switch to speakerphone mode, the button and hang up the corded handset. speaker To switch to receiver mode, pick up the corded handset from the base. Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Cordless Handset speaker To switch to speakerphone mode, press the button. -
Page 27: Redial Function
Flash Use the flash button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call forwarding, which are available through your local telephone company. The screen displays an R. The flash button can also be used to access a new dial tone without hanging up. Keypad Lock (only for cordless handset) The default setting is OFF. -
Page 28: Save Redial Memory
Save Redial Memory 1. Press the redial button on base or the 5 button on the cordless handset. . Press the 5 or 6button to select the desired redial number. . Press the menu/ok button on the base or handset to enter menu, press5 or 6 button to select SAVE NUMBER, press the menu/ok button, the screen displays ENTER NAME. -
Page 29: Cordless Handset To Base
Cordless Handset to Base 1. With the cordless handset in idle mode, press the int button, the screen displays INT-NUMBER?. . Use the number keypad to enter “0” for the base. . The base rings and the screen displays the calling cordless handset’s name and number. -
Page 30: Three Way Conference Call
Three Way Conference Call After receiving an external call, it is possible to include a second handset in the conversation. speaker 1. During an external call, press the button or button of another cordless handset to join call (If Base, pick up the corded handset from the base or pressthe button). -
Page 31: Caller Id (Cid)
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 the base and all handsets in the system. -
Page 32: Reviewing Cid Records
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. Press the CID button. . Press the 5 or 6 button to review the CID records. NOTE: If an area code is included in the caller number, you can press the #/lock/format button to change the caller number display format. -
Page 33: Deleting Cid Records
Deleting CID Records NOTE: The CID memory of base and cordless handset are independent. Therefore, deleting a call log from the base will not have the same effect to the cordless handset or vice versa. Delete a Single CID Record 1. -
Page 34: Review Phonebook
Phonebook You may store up to 50 entries per base or handset with 4-digits and 15-character names (including spaces) in the phonebook memory. Review Phonebook 1. Press the button on the cordless handset or base. NOTE: If phonebook is empty, screen displays PHONEBOOK EMPTY. . -
Page 35: Storing Cid Records In Phonebook
Storing CID Records in Phonebook 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 stored in memory. 1. -
Page 36: Delete Phonebook Entry
Delete Phonebook Entry 1. Press the button on the cordless handset or base. . Press the 5 or 6 button to select desired record. . Press the menu/ok button. 4. Press the 5 or 6 button to select DELETE. 5. Press the menu/ok button, the screen displays CONFIRM?. 6. -
Page 37: Answering System Setup & Programming
Answering System Setup & Programming Audible Quick Setup Guide If you need additional assistance; while in standby mode, press the ans. menu button on the base and follow the voice instructions. Set Answering System ON/OFF Upon initial power up and activation, the answering system is in the ON mode. 1. -
Page 38: Outgoing Announcement
6. Press the ans. menu button to confirm. NOTE: If the main power to the base is lost, the message indicator displays St. (Set time) to remind you adjust the clock when power is restored. Outgoing Announcement You can record different outgoing announcements: A1 inviting your caller to leave a message or A asking your caller to call back later. -
Page 39: Recording An Answer Only Announcement
Recording an Answer Only Announcement Make sure the Announce Only is set to ON. For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible. 1. Press the ans. menu button repeatedly until the system announces “Announcement Two”... -
Page 40: Remote Access
Remote Access You may access the answering system from any tone-dial compatible telephone by entering your 4-digit remote access code during the playing of outgoing announcement. 1. Dial the telephone number at which the answering system is connected. . Enter the 4-digit Remote Access Code during the outgoing announcement. . -
Page 41: Set Number Of Rings To Answer
Set Number of Rings to Answer Your Answering System can answer after -6 rings or you can choose the Toll Saver option. The Toll saver option instructs the Answering System to answer after 4 rings only if there are new, un-played messages; otherwise, it will answer after 6 rings. The benefit to you is if you are making a long distance call to retrieve messages, if the Answering System does not answer after 4 rings, you can hang up. -
Page 42: Message Playback
Message Playback When you have new messages, the message indicator flashes, showing the number of unplayed messages. If there are only old messages, the indicator glows steadily. Recorded messages and memos are retained until you delete them. Your answering system has approximately 10 minutes of storage capacity (or 59 messages/memos). -
Page 43: Changing The Battery
Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, only use the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Metal Hydride battery model 5-2826, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. . -
Page 44: Display Messages
Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit. DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase the current record. DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all records. EMPTY Indicates there is no record in memory. ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter a name. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet . Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack. • Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem might be your wiring or local service. -
Page 46: Caller Id Solutions
Unit beeps • Place the handset in the cradle for 0 seconds. If it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours. • Clean charging contacts on cordless handset and charge cradle with a soft cloth or an eraser. • See solutions for “No dial tone” on previous page. •... -
Page 47: Battery Solutions
Battery Solutions If you experience any of the following problems, even after fully recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack: • Short talk time • Poor sound quality • Limited range Causes of Poor Reception • Aluminum siding. •... - Page 48 Warranty Thomson Multimedia Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
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Page 49: Accessory Information
Accessory Information DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. Power Adaptor for Base 5-2823 Replacement Handset Battery 5-2826 Power Adaptor for Handset Charge Cradle 5-2824 To order, call the nearest distributor for your area; Ontario: (905) 624-8516 Manitoba: (204) 783-2088 British Columbia: (604) 438-8001 Quebec: (514) 352-9071 A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering. -
Page 50: Table Of Contents
Index Accessory Information Deleting CID Records Adjusting the Receiver or Speaker Volume 5 Deleting Messages Alarm Dial a Number from the Redial Memory Announce Only ON/OFF Dial Mode 15, 1 Answering System Setup & Programming 7 Dial Record from Phonebook Area Code Dialing a CID Number Attaching the Desktop Pedestal... - Page 51 Index Language Reviewing/Deleting A1/A Announcements 9 LCD Contrast Ring Melody Licensing Ring Volume Low Battery Save Redial Memory Making a Call Screen Contrast Menu Operation Selecting the Language Message Playback Set Answering System ON/OFF Message Waiting Set Audible Message Alert ON/OFF Message Waiting (VMWI) Set Number of Rings to Answer Mute...
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