Important Instructions & 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 (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Important Instructions & 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.
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Introduction This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your phone before you can use it. CAUTION: When using This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the telephone equipment, simple instructions on the next few pages.
Installation Important Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION NOTE: This product operates at • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, a frequency of 1.9GHz. to provide communication fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating with minimal interference appliances and direct sunlight. from other electronic •...
Installation Your unit is provided with three power adaptors; 2 for handset charger cradles and 1 base power. The connectors are different sizes, only the larger power CAUTION: To reduce the adaptor is for the base unit. risk of fire or personal Installing the Handset Battery injury, use only the Thomson Inc.
Installation Base Set-Up The base needs a direct access connection to the internet, and the IP address of the base must be CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or provided by a DHCP server. damage use only the -22 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide.
Installation Power Supply Connection 1. Connect the power adaptor provided with your unit to the base. 2. Connect the adaptor to an electrical wall outlet. 3. When power is applied to the base, the unit goes through a one minute initialization process in the following sequence: a) the blue DECT indicator is on (solid);...
Getting to Know Your Phone Base Layout ETHERNET POWER (indicator) (indicator) PAGE DECT (button) (indicator) ETHERNET Indicator (blue) When flashing, indicates network error with last RSS update. When solid, indicates properly working ethernet connection. When off, indicates no ethernet connection. DECT Indicator (blue) When flashing, indicates base is in handset registration mode.
Getting to Know Your Phone Handset Layout Display Navigational (button) Right soft Left soft (button) (button) Alert Indicator Headset Call/ jack Speakerphone (button) (button) FLASH (button) INT/a/A (button) Caller ID (button) pause/#/lock (button) (button) microphone...
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Getting to Know Your Phone Left soft button Selects the current menu item or confirms a setting, depending on the current screen. Right soft button “Back” button returns to the previous screen. Navigational/Volume button Press the up, down, left, or right arrows to navigate while in a menu or the RSS content screen.
Getting to Know Your Phone Idle Mode Display The idle mode display of your phone provides various status indicators and access to the menu-based interface. The illustration below shows the screen and its elements. Current Time Range Indicator Battery Status Handset Identity Action Action...
Programming Your Phone Navigating The Menu Your phone has an easy to use menu system. Each menu leads to a list of options. When the handset is in idle mode, press to open the main menu. Press to navigate to the menu options you want. Press to select further options or confirm the setting displayed, or if a new call was received it takes you to the Caller ID records.
Programming Your Phone Handset Settings There are eight programmable menus available: NOTE: If you cannot read NOTE: If you cannot read Handset Name, Language, Menu Color, Wallpaper, the display language, refer the display language, refer Contrast, Auto Talk, Area Codes (Regional & Local), and to: Handset Settings>...
Programming Your Phone Menu Color From the Handset menu; to scroll to Menu Color. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Use to scroll to the desired color. The default is Blue. 4. Press to save your selection. Background Picture From the Handset menu;...
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Programming Your Phone Auto Talk Auto Talk Auto Talk If Auto Talk is set to On If Auto Talk is set to On From the Handset menu; the handset automatically the handset automatically to scroll to Auto Talk. 1. Use answers the incoming call answers the incoming call when the handset is ringing...
Programming Your Phone Default Settings From the Handset menu; to scroll to Default Settings. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Press to confirm. List of Default Settings: Handset Earpiece Handset 6 Bars Name Volume Language Internal English Melody Ringtone Menu Color...
Programming Your Phone Contacts To Access Contacts via the Menu; 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). , navigate to the Contacts menu, press 2. Press to enter. Find Entry From the Contacts menu; to scroll to Find Entry. 1.
Programming Your Phone Phonebook Status From the Contacts menu; to scroll to Phonebook Status. 1. Use 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Total entries and Free entries is displayed. Sounds Set your preferences for each handset. To Access Sounds via the Menu; 1.
Programming Your Phone Ring Volume Ring Volume Information Ring Volume Information From the Sounds menu; There are six handset ringer There are six handset ringer volume levels including ‘off’. volume levels including ‘off’. to scroll to Ring Volume. 1. Use If you select ringer off, an If you select ringer off, an 2.
Programming Your Phone Time Settings To Access Time Settings via the Menu; 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). NOTE: If you subscribe to NOTE: If you subscribe to , navigate to the Time Settings menu, 2.
Programming Your Phone Alarm When the alarm is activated, When the alarm is activated, an icon is displayed on the an icon is displayed on the From the Time Settings menu; main screen. main screen. to scroll to Alarm. 1. Use 2.
Programming Your Phone Channel Set Up Selecting your preferred channels. From the RSS menu; NOTE: Only one handset NOTE: Only one handset to scroll to Channel set up. 1. Use can add new RSS feeds can add new RSS feeds at a time.
Operating Your Phone Help Assistance with your feed set up and navigation buttons. To Access Help via the Menu; 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). , navigate to the Help menu, press 2. Press enter. Feed Set Up From the Help menu;...
Operating Your Phone Call Lists Received Calls Received Calls Shows details for calls which Shows details for calls which This menu allows you to view and manage the Call were answered or missed. A were answered or missed. A Lists. You may select a caller from one of the lists to missed call is identified with missed call is identified with either call back, delete the number, or add to your...
Operating Your Phone Call Timer NOTE: If you make a mistake, NOTE: If you make a mistake, while entering the number, while entering the number, The display shows the duration of the current call. press press to delete the last to delete the last After you hang up, the total duration displays briefly.
Operating Your Phone Speakerphone Speakerphone lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset to your ear. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. Making a Call with the Speakerphone 1.
Operating Your Phone Paging You can use the button on the base to page all registered handsets to locate a missing handset. 1. Press the PAGE button on the base. All registered handsets will ring. The display shows Paging. 2. Press PAGE again, or press any button on a handset, to cancel the page.
Operating Your Phone Advanced Intercom Features Using Intercom with External Phone Calls During a telephone call, you may use the intercom function to; place the call on hold and page another handset to have an off line private (two-way) intercom conversation, have a conference call (three-way conversation) between the external caller and the handsets, or transfer the external telephone call to...
Telephone Company Calling Features Caller ID (CID) IMPORTANT: In order to use IMPORTANT: In order to use this phone’s Caller ID features, this phone’s Caller ID features, This unit receives and displays information transmitted you must subscribe to either you must subscribe to either by your local phone company.
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting CID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using a GE multi-handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on Caller Information Display Caller Information Display the line.
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RSS Customization Customizing your On Screen RSS NOTICE: Thomson Inc. NOTICE: Thomson Inc. InfoLink Services does not warrant that the does not warrant that the content of any website content of any website The following configuration pages provide a portal or RSS feed transmitting or RSS feed transmitting that enables you to personalize your InfoLink product.
RSS Customization Handset Management 1. This screen provides you the option to configure each individual handset with six channels. 2. You can view one handset at a time or multiple handsets (show All Handsets). 3. Channels available to view are made active by clicking On.
RSS Customization Edit RSS Feed 1. Click edit to open. Select RSS Feeds From a List. 2. Step through each of the drop down lists as it is displayed to configure your personal feeds. 3. Once you have made all of your changes, simply click on the Update Handset button at the bottom of the page to update your preferences.
Information Service www.feedburner.com or any www.feedburner.com or any The InfoLink GE web page enables you to personalize RSS logo on your favorite web RSS logo on your favorite web your RSS Feed InfoLink Services.
RSS Customization Information Categories Your base is preconfigured with the RSS Feed categories listed below. Each handset can be configured with any combination of feeds by entering the RSS Menu and stepping through the Channel SetUp section. • HAMweather • Government NOAA Weather •...
Handset Registration Accessory Handset (Purchased Auto-registration; Auto-registration; Handsets packed with Handsets packed with Separately) the base unit are pre- the base unit are pre- registered and ready to use registered and ready to use For accessory handsets (without Base unit), an right out-of-the-box.
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Handset Registration De-Registration To de-register a handset from a base unit, you must use another handset registered on the same base and the instructions below: On the other handset: 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). , navigate to the Registration menu, press 2.
Handset Registration Global De-Registration To de-register all handsets from a base unit; 1. Press and hold PAGE button on base unit until the DECT indicator starts to flash. 2. Keep the button pressed until the DECT indicator stops flashing. 3. The base will deregister the handsets one at a time. WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-...
Firmware Update Firmware Updates Your phone has the capability to receive Handset and Base firmware upgrades. NOTE: It will take several NOTE: It will take several 1. When new firmware is available, the handsets will minutes to install new minutes to install new display a New Firmware Available screen, which will software.
Other Information Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model GP AAAHC 1.2V 0mAh, rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride AAA batteries, which are compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 2.
Other Information 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 line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack. •...
Other Information Unit beeps • Clean charging contacts on cordless handset. • See solutions for No dial tone. • Replace the battery. Memory Dialing doesn’t work • Did you program correctly? • Did you follow proper dialing sequence? Handset displays SEARCHING or NOT REGISTERED and cannot link up with the base when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed.
Other Information 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. 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.
Other Information General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Wipe the base station with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static discharge.
Warranty Information 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.
Accessory Information Accessory Information DESCRIPTION MODEL NO. DC Power Adaptor (Main Base Unit) -22 DC Power Adaptor (Handset Charge Cradle) -21 Belt Clip -23 Charge Cradle only -2 Wired Headset -213 To order, call the nearest distributor for your area; Ontario: (0) 2-81 Manitoba: (20) 83-2088 British Columbia: (0) 38-8001 Quebec: (1) 32-01...
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Index Accessing the Configuration Page Default Settings Accessory Handset De-Registration Accessory Information Digital Security System Add Entry Display Contrast Advanced Intercom Features Alarm Earpiece Volume Answering a Call with the Speakerphone Edit RSS Feed Answering Calls End Call Area Codes ETHERNET Connection Auto Talk FCC RF Radiation Exposure...
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Index Receiving an Intercom Call Information for DECT Product Receiving Call Waiting Calls Installation REN Number Installing the Handset Battery Intercom Operation Reset RSS to Default Ring Volume Interference Information Ringtone Introduction RSS Customization RSS Settings Key Beep Keypad Lock Set Date &...