GE Cordless Telephone 28225 User Manual

Model 28225  
DECT6.0  
Cordless Handset  
Speakerphone  
Answering System  
User’s Guide  
 
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.  
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. If these changes are expected  
to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the  
telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to  
maintain uninterrupted service.  
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of  
your telephone from your line.  
REN Number  
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other  
information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.  
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect  
to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when  
your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum  
of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5.  
To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line  
as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone  
company.  
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.  
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)  
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid  
Compatibility.  
Licensing  
Licensed under US Patent 6,4ꢀ7,009.  
 
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 other antenna or transmitter.  
Information for DECT Product  
This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard  
which operates in the 1.9ꢀGHz to 1.9ꢁGHz frequency  
range.  
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Table of Contents  
seleCt Base ................................ 20  
tones on/oFF......................... 20  
reset hanDset ........................... 21  
hanDset DisPlay settings........ 21  
wallPaPer .................................. 21  
hanDset name ........................... 21  
DisPlay Contrast ...................... 21  
hanDset language.................... 22  
Base setuP.................................. 22  
area CoDe .................................. 22  
Dial moDe .................................. 22  
answering system setuP  
Via the hanDset ..................... 23  
answering system on/oFF... 23  
rings to answer ....................... 23  
message alert ........................... 23  
setting the VoiCe language.... 23  
remote aCCess CoDe ................ 23  
answerIng system operatIon ....24  
listening to your messages.... 24  
message PlayBaCk..................... 24  
Deleting messages.................... 24  
Base ringer Volume ................. 25  
memo reCorDing....................... 25  
remote oPeration ..................... 26  
memory Full.............................. 26  
imPortant inFormation ............. 26  
handset operatIon ...................27  
making a Call............................ 27  
Pre-Dialing:............................ 27  
Dialing:.................................... 27  
reCeiVing a Call ........................ 27  
reDialing..................................... 28  
Changing the earPieCe Volume28  
hanDset sPeaker Phone .......... 28  
muting the miCroPhone ......... 28  
DnD (Do not DisturB) ........... 28  
muting the ringer During  
Important InformatIon................2  
Interference InformatIon............2  
telephone network InformatIon 3  
ren number ..............................3  
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) 3  
lIcensIng ....................................3  
fcc rf radIatIon exposure  
statement ................................4  
InformatIon for dect product .4  
IntroductIon ..............................7  
before you begIn .......................7  
Parts CheCklist ...........................7  
telephone Jack requIrements .....7  
InstallatIon ...............................8  
Digital seCurity system ..............8  
imPortant installation  
guiDelines..................................9  
base layout..............................10  
handset layout ........................11  
DisPlay iCons ............................. 11  
InstallIng the phone.................12  
installing the hanDset  
Batteries ................................. 12  
Base station............................... 13  
answerIng system setup ...........14  
answering system on/oFF... 14  
setting the VoiCe language.... 14  
reCorDing the outgoing  
announCement....................... 14  
remote aCCess CoDe ................ 15  
announCe only on/oFF.......... 15  
message alert ........................... 15  
rings to answer ....................... 16  
Call sCreening .......................... 16  
programmIng your phone.........17  
main menu................................. 17  
Date & time................................ 17  
ringer setuP.............................. 18  
ringer Volume........................ 18  
external ringtone ................ 18  
interCom ringtone................. 18  
grouP meloDy........................... 18  
set alarm................................... 19  
auto talk ................................... 19  
registration ............................... 19  
register hanDset................... 19  
Deregister hanDset............... 20  
an inComing Call................... 28  
DisaBling the ringer on the  
hanDset .................................. 28  
Paging the hanDset.................. 29  
key loCk ..................................... 29  
Intercom operatIon ..................29  
making interCom Calls............ 29  
reCeiVing interCom Calls ........ 29  
three Party ConFerenCe.......... 30  
Call transFer / ForwarDing .. 30  
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Table of Contents  
caller Id (cId)........................31  
Call waiting Caller iD........... 31  
reCeiVing CiD reCorDs ............ 31  
reViewing CiD reCorDs  
changIng the batterIes.............37  
Battery saFety PreCautions.... 37  
dIsplay messages ......................38  
answerIng system dIsplay  
(in CiD memory).................... 32  
Dialing a CiD numBer ............. 32  
storing CiD reCorDs  
messages ...............................38  
handset sound sIgnals ............39  
troubleshootIng guIde.............39  
answerIng system solutIons ....41  
general product care .............41  
causes of poor receptIon.........42  
accessory InformatIon .............42  
warranty.................................43  
Index ........................................44  
in internal memory............... 33  
Deleting a CiD reCorD............ 33  
Deleting all CiD reCorDs...... 34  
programmIng the phone book ..34  
new entry.................................. 34  
eDit entry................................... 35  
Dialing From the Phone Book 35  
Delete entry.............................. 35  
Delete all .................................. 36  
Call list ..................................... 36  
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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 28225xx2 Model)  
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.  
Telephone  
line cord  
Base  
4 AAA  
2 AC power  
adaptors  
2 Handsets  
Batteries  
2 Battery  
Handset  
Charge Cradle  
compartment  
covers  
Telephone Jack Requirements  
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C  
type modular telephone jack, which  
might look like the one pictured here,  
installed in your home. If you don’t  
have a modular jack, call your local  
phone company to find out how to  
get one installed.  
Wall plate  
Modular  
telephone line  
jack  
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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 NOTE: Some cordless  
telephones operate at frequencies that may  
cause or receive interference with nearby  
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.  
Certain other communications devices may  
also use the 1.9GHz DECT frequency for  
communication, and, if not properly set, these  
devices may interfere with each other and/or  
your new telephone. If you are concerned  
with interference, please refer to the owner’s  
manual for these devices on how to properly  
set channels to avoid interference. Typical  
devices that may use the 1.9GHz DECT  
frequency for communication include wireless  
audio/video senders, wireless computer  
networks, multi-handset cordless telephone  
systems, and some long-range cordless  
telephone systems.  
 
Important Installation Guidelines  
Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors,  
fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating  
appliances and direct sunlight.  
Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low  
temperature.  
Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.  
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the  
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.  
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.  
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Base Layout  
display  
page  
(button)  
volume p / q  
do not disturb  
(button)  
(button)  
charge/  
in use  
ans on/off  
delete  
(answerer  
on/off  
play/stop  
(button)  
(button)  
indicator  
button)  
menu  
(button)  
skip  
memo/  
(button)  
repeat  
record  
(button)  
(button)  
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Handset Layout  
redial/p  
(button)  
mute t  
(button)  
CID/q  
(Caller ID  
button)  
format u  
display  
(button)  
Soft Key  
Left/menu  
OK (button)  
speaker  
(button)  
Soft Key  
Right/intercom  
(button)  
talk/flash  
(button)  
end  
repeat  
(button)  
(button)  
mem  
(phonebook  
button)  
stop  
(button)  
skip  
(button)  
*tone/ringer  
(button)  
# Key Lock  
(button)  
pause  
(button)  
microphone  
Display Icons  
Battery Status  
Ringer OFF  
Keypad Locked  
Active Call  
In Range Icon  
Alarm ON Icon  
Handsfree Active  
TAM Messages  
CID New Calls  
Mute  
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Installing the Phone  
Installing the Handset Batteries  
NOTE: You must connect the handset batteries  
before use.  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal  
injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved  
Model 5-2825 NiMH 1.2V 600mAh rechargeable  
batteries, that are compatible with this unit.  
1. Locate batteries and batteries door which are packaged  
together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the  
handset.  
ꢀ. Locate the batteries compartment on the back of the  
handset.  
ꢁ. Insert the batteries as illustrated above.  
4. Close the batteries compartment by pushing the door up  
until it snaps into place.  
1ꢀ  
 
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 bottom 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 bottom of the base.  
4. Place the handset in the cradle on the base.  
5. The charge indicator illuminates, verifying the battery is  
charging. The unit will take ꢀ0 seconds to register and verify  
its security code.  
6. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If  
you don’t properly charge the phone, battery performance is  
compromised.  
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury,  
fire, or damage use only the 5-2822 (for base  
unit) and 5-2718 (for handset charger) power  
adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power  
adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated  
in a vertical or floor mount position.  
1ꢁ  
 
Answering System Setup  
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to  
receive incoming calls. Before you begin the set up process, you  
must turn on the answering system.  
Answering System ON/OFF  
When you first plug in and activate your phone, the answering  
system will be in the ON mode.  
NOTE: The MESSAGES indicator illuminates when  
the answering system is on.  
The indicator blinks when you have new  
messages.  
The indicator displays “- -” when the system is  
off.  
1. Press the ans on/off button to turn the system ON.  
ꢀ. Press the ans on/off button again to turn the system OFF.  
Setting the Voice Language  
1. Press the menu button repeatedly until you hear “English is  
selected”. The indicator displays En. (or if Fench is select, the  
indicator displays Fr).  
ꢀ. Press the repeat or skip button to change the setting.  
ꢁ. Press the menu button to confirm.  
Recording the Outgoing Announcement  
For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches  
from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise  
as possible.  
You may record ꢀ outgoing announcements in the answerer or  
choose the default for your current outgoing announcement.  
1. Make sure the answering system is ON.  
ꢀ. Press the menu button repeatedly until you hear  
Announcement One. The indicator displays Ar.  
ꢁ. Press and hold the memo/record button to record an  
announcement.  
4. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.  
5. Release the memo/record button when finished. Your  
recording will be played automatically.  
6. Repeat Steps ꢀ thru 5 to record Announcement ꢀ.  
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NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing  
announcement, a default announcement plays  
instead. To return to the default announcement  
after you have recorded your own outgoing  
announcement, press the delete button while  
the announcement is reviewing.  
Sample Outgoing Announcement  
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right  
now, so please leave your name, number and a brief message  
after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.  
NOTE: The maximum recording time for the  
outgoing announcement is 2 minutes. Your  
announcement must be at least 3 seconds in  
length.  
Remote Access Code  
You can access the answering system from a tone-dial  
telephone in another (remote) location.  
The code is required for remote access, and it prevents  
unauthorized access to your answering system. The code can be  
any ꢁ-digit number, from 000 to 999 . The pre-set code is 123.  
1. Press the menu button repeatedly until you hear “Remote  
access code is 123”. The indicator displays AC.  
ꢀ. Press the repeat or skip button to change the setting.  
ꢁ. Press the menu button to confirm.  
4. Repeat Steps ꢀ & ꢁ until all ꢁ-digits have been set. The  
answering system announces the new code.  
Announce Only On/Off  
1. Press the menu button repeatedly until you hear “Announce  
Only is On (or OFF)”. Ao shows in the display.  
ꢀ. Press the repeat or skip button to change the setting.  
ꢁ. Press the menu button to confirm your setting.  
Message Alert  
When Message Alert is ON, the answering system will beep every  
10 seconds when new messages have been received.  
1. Press the menu button repeatedly until you hear “Message  
Alert is ON (or OFF)”. The indicator displays AL.  
ꢀ. Press the repeat or skip button to change the setting.  
ꢁ. Press the menu button to confirm your setting.  
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Rings to Answer  
This feature lets you select the number of times you want the  
phone to ring before the answering system answers a call.  
1. Press the menu button repeatedly until you hear “Number of  
rings selected is 3,4,5,6 or TS”. The indicator displays nr.  
ꢀ. Press the repeat or skip button to choose your desired  
setting.  
ꢁ. Press the menu button to confirm your setting.  
NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit  
answers after the 3rd ring if there are NEW  
messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th ring  
if there are NO new messages. This allows user  
to access their answering system from another  
location and then hang up after 3 rings to save  
long distance charges.  
Call Screening  
When call screening is ON the base speaker activates when the  
system answers an incoming call. You can listen to hear who is  
calling and then pick up the call if you desire.  
1. Press the menu button repeatedly until you hear “Call  
Screening is ON (or OFF)”. The indicator displays CS.  
ꢀ. Press the repeat or skip button to change the setting.  
ꢁ. Press the menu button to confirm.  
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Programming Your Phone  
Main Menu  
The main menu on the handset provides easy access to most of  
your phone settings.  
The following table outlines the Main menu items:  
Answering  
System  
Access the answering system to listen to your  
messages. Adjust many of your answering  
system settings from the handset menu.  
Calls List  
A list of all incoming calls.  
Display Setup  
Customize the wallpaper, name, display  
contrast, and language used on the handset.  
Base Setup  
Phonebook  
Program the area code and dialing mode.  
Create and save your own list of contacts.  
Handset  
Settings  
Set the date/time, ringer volume, ringer tones,  
alarm, etc.  
During programming, you may exit the menu, keep the previous  
setting and return to the standby mode, by pressing the  
button.  
/end  
Handset Settings  
1. Press the the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to HS Settings.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
Date & Time  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Date&Time through  
the submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter Date&Time. Enter the date  
(MM:DD:YY) using the number keypad.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button. Enter the time (HH:MM) using the  
number keypad.  
4. Press the  
button to switch the format (AM or PM  
or 24 hr.).  
5. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the Date & Time setting.  
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Ringer Setup  
Ringer Volume  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Ringer Setup through  
the submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
5. Use the or button to select the ringer volume: Ringer  
or  
button to scroll to Ringer Volume.  
Volume 1, Ringer Volume 2, Ringer Volume 3, Ringer Volume  
4, Ringer Volume 5 or OFF.  
6. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm.  
Ringtone  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Ringtone through the  
submenu Ringer Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to select one type of ring tone (14  
ring melodies).  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the ring type.  
Intercom Ringtone  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Int. Ringtone through  
the submenu Ringer Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to select one type of ring tone (14  
ring melodies).  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the ring type.  
Group Melody  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Group Melody through  
the submenu Ringer Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button. There are 6 pre-set caller groups:  
VIP, Business, Family, Friends, School and Others.  
ꢁ. Use the  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
5. Use the or button to select one type of ring tone (14  
ring melodies).  
or  
button to choose one of the groups.  
6. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm.  
7. Repeat steps ꢁ-6 as needed.  
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Set Alarm  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Set Alarm through the  
submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to choose Set Alarm or Alarm  
Tone.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button .  
If you select [Set Alarm]:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to select OFF, Once or Daily.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button. Enter the time (HH:MM).  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the setting.  
If you select [Alarm Tone]:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to select one type of ring tone (14  
ring melodies).  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the setting.  
Auto Talk  
The automatic talk function enables the incoming call to be  
taken immediately when the handset is removed from the base  
station.  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Auto Talk through the  
submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to select OFF or ON.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the setting.  
Registration  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Registration through  
the submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
Register Handset  
1. Press and hold the page button on the base station  
for 5 seconds until acknowledgement signal is heard.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Register Handset  
through the submenu Registration.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
4. Use the  
or  
button to select Base1, Base2, Base3 or  
Base4.  
5. Press the OK (SKL) button. SEARCHING shows in the handset  
display.  
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NOTE:  
1. Once the registration procedure is complete,  
the handset will automatically be allocated the  
next available handset number.  
2. Once the Page button is pressed and held  
for more than 10 seconds on a base station,  
the base stays in registration mode for approx.  
2 minutes. While the handset searches for an  
available base station, the screen displays  
SEARCHING.  
Deregister Handset  
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset  
be deregistered unless absolutely necessary  
because once a handset is deregistered, that  
handset’s telephone features cannot be used  
until the handset is re-registered.  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Deregister HS through  
the submenu Registration.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. If necessary, use the  
or  
button to select the handset  
and press OK (SKL) button. “Deregister HS?” shows in the  
display.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm.  
Select Base  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Select Base through  
the submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to select a specific base.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the selection.  
Tones ON/OFF  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Tones ON/OFF through  
the submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
and Out of Range.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
5. Use the or button to select OFF or ON.  
or  
button to choose Key tone, Battery Low  
6. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the selection.  
7. Repeat steps ꢁ-6 as needed.  
ꢀ0  
 
Reset Handset  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Reset Handset through  
the submenu HS Settings.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button. “Default Reset?” shows in the  
display.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to reset to the default settings or  
press Back (SKR) button to cancel.  
Handset Display Settings  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select Display Setup.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
Wallpaper  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Wallpaper through the  
submenu Display Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to select the desired wallpaper or  
Wallpaper Off.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the selection.  
Handset Name  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Handset Name through  
the submenu Display Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Enter the handset name using the keypad (press the Clear  
(SKR) button to delete any incorrect characters).  
NOTE: Use the */tone/ringer button to change  
keyboard entry from upper/lower case and  
special characters.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm.  
Display Contrast  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Display Contrast  
through the submenu Display Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to adjust the contrast level (1-ꢂ).  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the setting.  
ꢀ1  
 
Handset Language  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Language through the  
submenu Display Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to select the language.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the setting.  
Base Setup  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select Base Setup.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
Area Code  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Area Code through the  
submenu Base Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Enter the Area Code using the number keypad, delete any  
incorrect digits by pressing Clear (SKR) button.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm setting.  
Dial Mode  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Dial Mode through the  
submenu Base Setup.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
button to select TONE or PULSE.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the selection.  
NOTE: If PULSE dialing is selected, press the  
*/tone/ringer button to temporarily change to  
TONE mode. It will reset automatically when the  
pulse call is completed.  
ꢀꢀ  
 
Answering System Setup via the Handset  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to access the Main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button again to access the Answer  
System menu.  
Answering System ON/OFF  
1. Use the  
or  
to scroll to Answer On/Off through the  
submenu Answer System.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
to select Answer On or Answer Off.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) to confirm your setting.  
Rings to Answer  
1. Use the  
or  
to scroll to Rings to answer through the  
submenu Answer System.  
ꢀ. Press the Soft Key Left (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
to choose between ꢁ rings, 4 rings, 5  
rings, 6 rings or Toll Saver.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) to confirm your setting.  
Message Alert  
1. Use the  
or  
to scroll to Message Alert through the  
submenu Answer System.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
to toggle between On or Off.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) to confirm your setting.  
Setting the Voice Language  
1. Use the  
or  
key to choose the selection Voice  
Language through the submenu Answer System.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
key to select the language.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the setting.  
Remote Access Code  
1. Use the  
or  
to scroll to Change RemotePIN through  
the submenu Answer System.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Press the CLear (SKR) to clear the PIN number. Enter a new  
ꢁ-digit number using the number keypad.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) to confirm the new number.  
ꢀꢁ  
 
Answering System Operation  
Listening to Your Messages  
When you have new messages, the indicator will flash. Recorded  
messages and memos are retained until you delete them.  
Your Answering System has approximately 1ꢀ minutes of storage  
capacity (or 59 messages/memos). If its capacity is full, the  
system will answer after 10 rings.  
Message Playback  
On the base:  
1. Press the play/stop button. The prompt will tell you how  
many new messages are stored in the Mailbox. If there are  
one or more new messages, only the new messages will be  
played.  
ꢀ. Press the play/stop button again to hear old messages after  
new message playback is completed. Before each message  
is played, the day and time it was recorded is announced.  
From the Handset Menu:  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to access the Main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button again to access the Answer  
System menu.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
to scroll to Play Messages.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button. Messages will be played.  
5. Press the STOP (SKL) to stop message playback or press the  
DEL (SKR) to delete current message.  
Deleting Messages  
You may erase messages in the following three ways:  
To delete the message or memo currently playing on the base:  
1. Press and release play/stop button.  
ꢀ. Press the review and skip buttons to select and play the  
message you want to erase.  
ꢁ. Press the delete button, the current message is erased, and  
the next message plays.  
To delete all old messages stored in the Mailbox:  
1. In the idle mode, press and hold the delete button. The  
system will announce, “All old Messages erased”.  
ꢀ. All old messages will be deleted.  
ꢀ4  
 
To delete all old messages with the handset :  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to access the Main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button again to access the Answer  
System menu.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
to scroll to Delete All Mess.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button. Erase All Msg.? shows in the  
display.  
5. Press the YES (SKL) button to erase all messages or press NO  
(SKR) button to cancel.  
NOTE: New, unplayed messages cannot be  
deleted until you play them. Once you delete the  
message, it cannot be recovered.  
Base Ringer Volume  
In idle mode, press the volume (p or q) buttons to adjust the  
volume from Off to Level 5.  
Memo Recording  
You can record a memo, either at the base unit or from a remote  
location.  
To record a Memo at the Base:  
1. Press the and hold the memo/record button.  
ꢀ. The system announces, “Now Recording”. Begin speaking  
after the beep.  
ꢁ. Release the memo/record button when finished. Your memo  
is stored like a message from an outside caller.  
To record a Memo from the Handset:  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to access the Main menu.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button again to access the Answer  
System menu.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or  
to scroll to Record memo.  
4. Press the OK (SKL) button. You will hear Now Recording,”  
followed by a beep. You may now record a memo.  
5. Press the STOP (SKR) to stop recording. Your memo is stored  
like a message from an outside caller.  
NOTE: If memory is full, the answering system  
will announce “Memory is Full”, and the message  
indicator flashes an “F “.  
ꢀ5  
 
Memory Full  
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers  
after 10 rings, beeps and waits for the ꢁ-digit security code. If  
you don’t enter the security code within ꢂ seconds , the phone  
hangs up. You should erase some messages so the answering  
system can record new messages.  
NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if  
it is turned OFF. To access the answering system,  
enter your 3-digit security code.  
Important Information  
NOTES: There is a total of 12 minutes of  
recording time. This includes messages, memos,  
and announcements.  
The maximum number of messages that can be  
stored is 59.  
A maximum of 2 minutes is allotted for each  
message, memo, or announcement.  
If a call comes in while you are listening to  
messages, playback automatically stops.  
Remote Operation  
1. Call your answering system from any touch-tone phone.  
ꢀ. When you hear your outgoing announcement, enter your  
ꢁ-digit Remote Access code.  
ꢁ. You can perform the following functions:  
• Press the (ꢀ) to play messages  
• Press the (ꢀ) to stop  
• Press the (0) to delete current message  
• Press the (1) to repeat  
• Press the (ꢁ) to skip  
• Press the (4) to toggle answer on/off  
• Press the (7) to review menu again  
ꢀ6  
 
Handset Operation  
Making a Call  
Pre-Dialing:  
1. Dial the telephone number. Use the Clear (SKR) button to  
delete any incorrect entries.  
OR  
Use the  
,
, or mem button to select desired number,  
press the More (SKL) and scroll to Use Number.  
ꢀ. Press the /flash button. It will start counting when the call  
is connected, the call timer format is HH:MM:SS.  
ꢁ. Press the /end button to terminate the call.  
Dialing:  
1. Press the /flash button and wait for the dial tone.  
ꢀ. Dial the telephone number as required. It will start counting  
when the call is connected, the call timer format is HH:MM:  
SS.  
OR  
Press the MORE (SKL) button to choose from Redial, Calls  
List, or Phone Book, press the OK (SKL) button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
, or  
, button to select desired number,and  
press the OK (SKL) button.  
4. Press the /end button to terminate the call.  
NOTE: During the conversation, you can use  
or button to adjust the speaking volume (5  
levels).  
Receiving a Call  
When an external call is received, all handsets registered and  
the base station ring , and  
flashes in the handset display. If  
configured, the telephone number of the caller appears (network  
depended). If the caller has been entered in your phone book, the  
name appears. On the base, the blue charge/in use indicator will  
flash according to the ring cadence.  
1. Press the /flash button to establish the connection.  
NOTE: If auto answer is enabled, the call is  
connected when the handset is lifted from the  
base.  
ꢀ. Press the /end button to terminate the call.  
ꢀ7  
 
Redialing  
The phone stores the last 10 numbers dialed in the redialling  
memory.  
1. Press the  
ꢀ. Use the  
button to view the dialed calls.  
or button to select the desired record.  
ꢁ. Press the /flash button to redial the desired record.  
4. Press the /end button to terminate the call.  
Changing the Earpiece Volume  
Press the  
or  
button as often as necessary to change the  
earpiece volume during a call.  
Handset Speaker Phone  
Press the  
button to activate/de-activate the handset speaker.  
Muting the Microphone  
Press the </mute button to mute your connection, the screen  
displays the  
icon. To cancel and return to normal connection,  
press the </mute button again.  
DND (Do Not Disturb)  
The do not disturb feature (DND) allows you to mute the ringer of  
all registered handset(s) at the same time. The phone must be in  
standby mode. Press the DND button on the base, you will hear  
a confirmation tone, and the DND LED illuminates. To cancel the  
DND feature, press the DND button again. You can also mute  
the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressing the DND  
button on the base.  
Muting the Ringer during an Incoming Call  
Press the /end button during an Incoming call to stop the ring  
on the handset. Your answering system will continue to monitor  
the ring.  
Disabling the Ringer on the Handset  
Press the and hold the */tone/ringer button for 1.5 seconds in  
idle mode to activate or deactivate the handset Ringer. The  
icon turns ON or OFF.  
ꢀꢂ  
 
Paging the Handset  
If a handset has been misplaced, it is possible to call all the  
handsets. The handset will ring at full volume regardless of  
any programmed pre-set.  
1. Press the page button briefly on the base station.  
To stop the page call:  
1. Quickly press and release the /flash,  
/end, or  
button on the handset or page button on the base.  
Key Lock  
Press the and hold the  
de-activate the key lock.  
button for ꢀ seconds to activate or  
When handset keys are locked, you are still able to receive  
incoming calls by pressing the /flash button.  
Intercom Operation  
Making Intercom Calls  
If more than one handset is registered on the base station, it is  
possible to make intercom calls between the handsets.  
1. Press the INT (SKR) button.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select the required handset  
(Handset 1 or Handset ꢀ).  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to initiate the conversation.  
4. Press the /end button to end the call.  
NOTE: During the conversation, you can use  
or  
levels).  
button to adjust the speaking volume (5  
Receiving Intercom Calls  
When an intercom call arrives, the handset rings and displays  
the caller’s handset number.  
flashes in the handset display.  
1. Press the /flash button to establish the connection.  
NOTE: If auto answer is enabled, the line can also  
be automatically connected after the handset is  
lifted up from the base.  
ꢀ. Press the /end button to terminate the call.  
ꢀ9  
 
Three Party Conference  
After have received an external call, it is possible to include a  
second handset in the conversation (three way conference).  
1. Press the INT (SKR) button to initiate an intercom call.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select the required handset  
(Handset 1 or Handset ꢀ) that needs to participate in the  
conference (e.g. ꢀ).  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to establish the conference call  
after the other handset answered the intercom call.  
4. Press the /end button to disconnect from the conference  
call and the other handset continues with the external call.  
Call Transfer / Forwarding  
It is possible to put external calls on hold and call other handsets  
registered to the base or to forward calls.  
After receiving an external call;  
1. Press the Int (SKR) button to place the external call on hold  
and initiate an intercom call.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select the required handset  
(Handset 1 or Handset ꢀ). The target handset will ring.  
ꢁ. After the intercom connection is made, press the /end  
button to transfer the external call to the desired handset.  
NOTE:  
1. There must be more than two handsets  
registered to the base, otherwise the call  
transfer/forwarding function will be invalid.  
2. If the /end button is pressed before another  
handset answers the intercom call, the call  
transfer procedure will be cancelled and the  
external call is regained.  
ꢁ0  
 
Caller ID (CID)  
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller  
ID features, you must subscribe to either the  
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call  
Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling  
while you are on the phone, you must subscribe  
to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.  
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your  
local phone company. This information can include the phone  
number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and  
time.  
Call Waiting Caller ID  
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.  
When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver,  
press the talk button to put the current call on hold and  
answer the incoming call. Press the talk or speaker button to  
return to the original call.  
Receiving CID Records  
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted  
between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information  
appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you a  
chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to  
answer the call.  
ꢁ1  
 
Reviewing 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.  
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  
button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or buttons to review the CID records.  
Dialing a CID Number  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the  
button.  
or buttons to review the CID records.  
button on the  
ꢁ. Use the  
4. Lift the receiver or press the /flash or  
cordless handset, the number is automatically dialed out.  
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 format u  
button to adjust the number, and try again.  
Available formats include:  
Number of digits  
Explanation  
Example  
Eleven digits  
long distance code “1 ” 1-ꢁ17-ꢂꢂꢂ-ꢂꢂꢂꢂ  
+ꢁ-digit area code  
+7-digit telephone number.  
Ten digits  
ꢁ-digit area code +  
7-digit telephone number.  
ꢁ17-ꢂꢂꢂ-ꢂꢂꢂꢂ  
ꢂꢂꢂ-ꢂꢂꢂꢂ  
Seven digits  
7-digit telephone number.  
ꢁꢀ  
 
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 stored  
in memory.  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the  
ꢁ. Use the  
record.  
button.  
or buttons to scroll to the desired CID  
4. Press the More (SKL) button and then use the  
buttons to select the submenu Save Number.  
or  
5. Press the OK (SKL) button and use the keypad to enter a  
name (up to15 characters).  
NOTE: Use the */tone/ringer button to change  
keyboard entry from upper/lower case and  
special characters.  
6. Press the OK (SKL) button and use  
select a Group or No Group.  
or  
button to  
7. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm.  
Deleting a CID Record  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the  
button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or buttons to display the CID record you  
want to delete.  
4. Press the More (SKL) button and then use the  
buttons to select the submenu Delete Entry.  
or  
5. Press the OK (SKL) button to delete the entry, and the screen  
displays “Delete?”.  
6. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm.  
NOTE: Press the end button to return to the  
standby mode without deleting any CID records.  
ꢁꢁ  
 
Deleting All CID Records  
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).  
ꢀ. Press the  
button.  
ꢁ. Use the  
or buttons to display any Caller ID record.  
4. Press the More (SKL) button and then use the  
buttons to select the submenu Delete All.  
or  
5. Press the OK (SKL) button and the screen displays “Delete  
All?”.  
6. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm.  
NOTE: Press the end button to return to the  
standby mode without deleting any CID records.  
Programming the Phone Book  
The telephone can store up to 50 entries in the phone book. Store  
numbers frequently used in order to be able to dial them quickly  
and easily. When the function is supported by the telephone  
provider service and the caller, the handset displays the name of  
the caller (when stored in the phone book).  
New Entry  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select Phone Book.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter menu.  
4. Press the More (SKL) button.  
5. Use the  
or  
button to select New Entry and press the  
OK (SKL) button.  
Enter number (max. ꢀ4 digits) and press the OK (SKL) button  
when finished.  
Enter name (max. 15 characters) and press the OK (SKL)  
button when finished.  
NOTE: Use the */tone/ringer button to change  
keyboard entry from upper/lower case and  
special characters.  
6. Use the  
or  
button to select a Group or No Group.  
There are 6 pre-set caller groups: VIP, Business, Family,  
Friends, School and Others.  
7. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm the selection and store  
the entry.  
NOTE: When the capacity is full, Memory full will  
display. Any incorrect input can be deleted by  
pressing Clear (SKR) button.  
ꢁ4  
 
ꢂ. User can also save number into phone book through call list  
(refer to Call List section).  
Edit Entry  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter menu.  
4. Use the or button to select a desired entry.  
or  
button to select Phone Book.  
5. Press the More (SKL) button to access Phone Book menu,  
and then use the  
Entry.  
or  
to select the submenu Edit  
6. Press the OK (SKL) to enter the number field, press the OK  
(SKL) button again to senter the name field, press the OK  
(SKL) button again to select Caller Groups .  
7. Press the OK (SKL) button to confirm.  
NOTE: Press the Clear (SKR) key to delete any  
incorrect input.  
Dialing from the Phone Book  
1. Press the mem button when in standby mode, the first entry  
in the phone book appears.  
NOTE: If there is no record in phone book, the  
screen displays, Empty and it will automatically  
return to the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select the required record from  
the phone book.  
ꢁ. Press the /flash button to dial the number.  
4. Press the /end button to terminate the call.  
NOTE: To store entries in the phone book , please  
refer to “Phone Book” section.  
Delete Entry  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter menu.  
4. Use the or button to select a desired entry.  
or  
button to select Phone Book.  
5. Press the More (SKL) button to access Phone Book menu,  
and then use the  
Entry.  
or  
to select the submenu Delete  
6. Press the OK (SKL) button to delete the entry, and the screen  
displays “Delete?”.  
7. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm.  
ꢁ5  
 
Delete All  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select Phone Book.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter menu.  
4. Press the More(SKL) button to enter menu.  
5. Use the  
or  
to select the submenu Delete All.  
6. Press theOK (SKL) button to delete the entry, and the screen  
displays “Delete All PB?”  
7. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm.  
NOTE: User can access Phone Book directly from  
standby mode by pressing mem button.  
Call List  
IMPORTANT: To use the “Call List” function, you  
must subscribe to your network operator’s  
Caller Identification (CID) service.  
Call List can contain up to ꢁ0 records.  
1. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
ꢀ. Use the  
or  
button to select Calls List.  
ꢁ. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter Calls List.  
NOTE: If there is no record in call log, empty  
information will display.  
4. Use the  
5. Press the More (SKL) button.  
6. Use the or button to scroll to Delete Entry, Save  
or  
button to find the desired record.  
Number, Delete All or Use number.  
If you choose Delete Entry:  
1. Press the OK (SKL) button to delete the entry, and the screen  
displays “Delete?”.  
ꢀ. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm.  
If you choose Save Number:  
1. Press the OK (SKL) button to enter the name field, press the  
OK (SKL) button again to select Caller Groups.  
ꢀ. Press the OK (SKL) button to save the record to the phone  
book.  
NOTE: Press the Clear (SKR) key to delete any  
incorrect input.  
ꢁ6  
 
If you choose Delete All:  
1. Press the OK (SKL) button to delete the entry, and the screen  
displays “Delete All?”.  
ꢀ. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm.  
If you choose User Number:  
Press OK (SKL) button to view user number, you may then redial  
the number or save it to Calls List or Phone Book  
Changing the Batteries  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal  
injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved  
Model 5-2825 NiMH 1.2V 600mAh rechargeable  
batteries, that are compatible with this unit.  
1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before  
you replace the batteries.  
ꢀ. Remove the batteries compartment door.  
ꢁ. Disconnect the cord attached to the batteries and remove  
the batteries from the handset.  
4. Insert the new batteries and connect the cord to the jack  
inside the batteries compartment.  
5. Put the batteries compartment door back on.  
6. Place handset in the base to charge. Allow the handset  
batteries to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first  
use or when you install the new batteries. If you do not  
properly charge the phone, the batteries 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  
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).  
or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.  
ꢁ7  
 
Display Messages  
The following indicators show the status of a message, provides  
Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone.  
DELETE ALL PB?  
Prompt asking if you want  
to erase all records.  
DELETE?  
Prompt asking if you want  
to erase the current records.  
ERASE ALL MSG.? Prompt asking if you want  
to erase all messages.  
NO LINE  
Indicates that the telephone line is not  
connected.  
RECORDING  
SEARCHING  
Indicates it is recording a memo.  
Indicates handset is too far away  
from the base, and the handset is  
searching for the base.  
PAGING  
Someone pressed the PAGE button  
on the base.  
ANSWER ON  
ANSWER OFF  
Indicates the answering system is set to ON.  
Indicates the answering system  
is set to OFF.  
Answering System Display Messages  
The following messages show the status of the answering  
system or help you set up and use the system.  
Ao  
Ac  
AL  
Ar  
CS  
En  
F
Indicates “Announce Only”.  
Indicates “Remote Access Code”.  
Indicates “Message Alert”.  
Indicates “Announcement”.  
Indicates “Call Screening”.  
Indicates “English” is selected language in voice menu.  
Indicates “Memory Full”.  
Fr  
nr  
Indicates “French” is selected language in voice menu.  
Indicates “Number of Rings”.  
ꢁꢂ  
 
Handset Sound Signals  
Signal  
Meaning  
A long warbling tone  
(with ringer on)  
Signals an incoming call  
Three short beeps  
(several times)  
Page signal  
Single beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Cordless Phone Solutions  
No Display  
The battery must be fully charged. Try replacing the  
battery.  
Registration will not work  
The battery must be fully charged. Charge the battery for  
16 hours.  
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.  
Telephone 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.  
ꢁ9  
 
Place the handset in the base for at least ꢀ0 seconds to  
reset unit.  
Handset does not ring  
Make sure the handset ringer is turned 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.  
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  
40  
 
Answering System Solutions  
Can’t hear messages, beep, etc.  
Adjust speaker volume.  
Time/Day setting stuck at 1ꢀ a.m Mon.  
Set the time clock.  
Answers on 10th ring  
Make sure answering system is turned on.  
Answering system memory may be full. Erase some  
messages.  
Incoming messages are incomplete  
An extension phone may have been lifted as a message is  
received.  
Answering system memory is full. Erase some messages.  
You may have accidently pressed the play/stop button  
during playback and stopped the message.  
Won’t respond to remote commands  
You must use a tone-dial phone. This phone does not  
support pulse (rotary) dialing.  
Make sure to enter the correct security code.  
Did unit hang up? If you take no action for a period of time, it  
automatically hangs up.  
General Product Care  
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these  
guidelines:  
Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and  
devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors  
or fluorescent lamps ).  
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.  
Avoid dropping the unit and other rough treatment.  
Clean with a soft cloth.  
Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder  
because this will damage the finish.  
Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the  
phone at a later date.  
Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and  
base with a soft cloth.  
41  
 
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.  
Microwave oven is using the same frequency.  
Accessory Information  
DESCRIPTION  
MODEL NO.  
5-2822  
AC Power Adaptor  
Handset Replacement Battery  
Handset Charger Power Adaptor  
Handset Charger Cradle  
5-2825  
5-2718  
5-2835  
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. It is  
required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual  
state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being  
sent. Items are subject to availability.  
4ꢀ  
 
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.  
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty  
period, either:  
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for  
replacement,  
OR  
ꢀ. Call 1-ꢂ00-5ꢀꢀ-0ꢁꢁꢂ (English) or 1-ꢂ00-5ꢀꢀ-0445 (French) for  
instructions concerning where to mail the product.  
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not  
a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties  
and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable  
legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport  
to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and  
other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to  
be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This  
information is required if service is needed during the warranty  
period.  
PURCHASE DATE ______________________________________________  
NAME OF STORE ______________________________________________  
4ꢁ  
 
Index  
A
Display Contrast  
Display Icons  
Display Messages  
DND (Do Not Disturb)  
ꢀ1  
11  
ꢁꢂ  
ꢀꢂ  
Accessory Information  
Announce Only On/Off  
4ꢀ  
15  
Answering System Display  
Messages  
Answering System ON/OFF  
Answering System ON/OFF  
Answering System Operation ꢀ4  
ꢁꢂ  
14  
ꢀꢁ  
E
Edit Entry  
ꢁ5  
1ꢂ  
External Ringtone  
Answering System Setup  
Answering System Setup via the  
Handset  
Answering System Solutions  
Area Code  
Auto Talk  
14  
F
ꢀꢁ  
41  
ꢀꢀ  
19  
FCC RF Radiation Exposure  
Statement  
4
G
General Product Care  
Group Melody  
41  
1ꢂ  
B
Base Layout  
10  
ꢀ5  
ꢀꢀ  
1ꢁ  
ꢁ7  
7
Base Ringer Volume  
Base Setup  
Base Station  
Battery Safety Precautions  
Before You Begin  
H
Handset Display Settings  
Handset Language  
ꢀ1  
ꢀꢀ  
11  
ꢀ1  
ꢀ7  
ꢁ9  
ꢀꢂ  
Handset Layout  
Handset Name  
Handset Operation  
C
Handset Sound Signals  
Handset Speaker Phone  
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)  
Call List  
ꢁ6  
16  
ꢁ0  
ꢁ1  
ꢁ1  
4ꢀ  
ꢁ7  
Call Screening  
Call Transfer / Forwarding  
Call Waiting Caller ID  
Caller ID (CID)  
Causes of Poor Reception  
Changing the Batteries  
I
Important Information  
Important Information  
ꢀ6  
Important Installation Guidelines 9  
Changing the Earpiece Volume ꢀꢂ  
Information for DECT Product  
Installation  
4
D
Installing the Handset Batteries 1ꢀ  
Date & Time  
17  
ꢁ6  
ꢁ5  
ꢁꢁ  
ꢁ4  
ꢀ4  
ꢀ0  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢁꢀ  
ꢁ5  
ꢀ7  
Installing the Phone  
Intercom Operation  
Intercom Ringtone  
Interference Information  
Introduction  
1ꢀ  
ꢀ9  
1ꢂ  
Delete All  
Delete Entry  
Deleting a CID Record  
Deleting All CID Records  
Deleting Messages  
Deregister Handset  
Dial Mode  
Dialing a CID Number  
Dialing from the Phone Book  
Dialing:  
7
K
Key Lock  
ꢀ9  
L
Licensing  
ꢀ4  
Digital Security System  
Disabling the Ringer on the  
Handset  
Listening to Your Messages  
ꢀꢂ  
44  
 
Index  
M
S
Main Menu  
17  
ꢀ7  
ꢀ9  
ꢀ5  
ꢀ6  
15  
ꢀꢁ  
ꢀ4  
ꢀꢂ  
Select Base  
ꢀ0  
19  
14  
ꢀꢁ  
Making a Call  
Set Alarm  
Setting the Voice Language  
Setting the Voice Language  
Making Intercom Calls  
Memo Recording  
Memory Full  
Message Alert  
Message Alert  
Message Playback  
Muting the Microphone  
Muting the Ringer during an  
Incoming Call  
Storing CID Records in Internal  
Memory  
ꢁꢁ  
T
Table  
7
7
ꢁ0  
ꢀ0  
ꢁ9  
Telephone Jack Requirements  
Telephone Network Information  
Three Party Conference  
Tones ON/OFF  
ꢀꢂ  
N
New Entry  
ꢁ4  
Troubleshooting Guide  
P
W
Paging the Handset  
Parts Checklist  
Pre-Dialing:  
ꢀ9  
7
ꢀ7  
Wallpaper  
Warranty  
ꢀ1  
4ꢁ  
Programming the Phone Book ꢁ4  
Programming Your Phone  
17  
R
Receiving a Call  
ꢀ7  
ꢁ1  
ꢀ9  
Receiving CID Records  
Receiving Intercom Calls  
Recording the Outgoing  
Announcement  
14  
ꢀꢂ  
19  
19  
15  
ꢀꢁ  
ꢀ6  
Redialing  
Register Handset  
Registration  
Remote Access Code  
Remote Access Code  
Remote Operation  
REN Number  
Reset Handset  
ꢀ1  
Reviewing CID Records (In CID  
Memory)  
ꢁꢀ  
1ꢂ  
1ꢂ  
16  
ꢀꢁ  
Ringer Setup  
Ringer Volume  
Rings to Answer  
Rings to Answer  
45  
 
Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones  
Thomson Multimedia Ltd.  
ꢁ0 Eglinton Ave W., Suite ꢁ04  
Mississauga, ON Canada L5R ꢁE7  
© ꢀ00ꢂ Thomson Multimedia Ltd.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Model ꢀꢂꢀꢀ5  
000ꢀ5100 (Rev. ꢁ CAN E)  
0ꢂ-ꢁ0  
Printed in China  
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