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Table of contents Getting started Auto Talk ..........................................................................15 Parts checklist ..................................................................1 Telephone base and charger installation ...........2 Clock and alarm Telephone jack requirements ...................................2 Date and time ...............................................................16 Battery installation.........................................................3 Alarm ......
Advanced settings Registering a handset ...............................................27 Deregistering a handset...........................................27 Appendix Troubleshooting guide ..............................................28 General Product Care ................................................29 Important Safety Instructions ...............................30 FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA ......................................33 One Year Limited Warranty ....................................
Getting started Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Getting started Telephone base and charger installation 1. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base, route the cord through the tabbed slot on the right. 2. Plug one end of the telephone line into the jack at the bottom of the telephone base, route the cord through the tabbed slot on the left. 3. Plug the other end of the telephone line into a telephone wall jack. 4.
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Overview Telephone base layout ans Press to page all system handsets. Press to turn the answering system on "$%"3: del Press to delete the message during playback. digital answering system ans vol del Press and hold to delete all old messages when the telephone is idle. vol vol Press to repeat a Press to skip to the message or press twice next message during to play the previous message playback. message during message playback.
Overview Handset layout R% Press to review the phonebook when the telephone is not in use. R% During a call, press to increase the incoming volume. R% While in menu, press to scroll up. R% Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use. R% While in menu, press to scroll down. R% During a call, press to decrease the incoming volume. R% Press to make or answer a call. R% Press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use during a call or message playback.
Overview Battery charging The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and what actions need to be taken. Battery indicators Battery status Action Battery icon is scrolling. Battery is charging. Keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. Battery icon is on steadily. Battery is completely charged. The handset is ready for use.
Overview Handset screen display icon Item Meaning R% Displays when the telephone base is within reception range. R% Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in the telephone base or charger. R% Flashes and empty when battery level is low. R% Speakerphone is in use. R% Displays when there are new calls. R% Displays when there is a new voice mail message. (Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail service from your telephone service provider.) R% Displays when the alarm is set.
Initial setting Dialing mode The default dialing mode is TONE for touch tone dialing. If you have pulse or rotary service, you can change this setting to accommodate your telephone line service. 10:30 PM 11/20 1. Press Dialing Mode Reset VMWI . to select Base Setup and then press 2. Press or 3. Press again to select Dialing Mode. 4. Press or 1"%."-8$': .
Telephone operation Make a call . 1. Press 2. Dial the phone number. Predial a call 1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error while dialing, you can press redial to erase the last digit entered. 2. Press . Answer a call Press to answer an incoming call. When there is an incoming call, the screen and dial pad backlight will be on. Mute 46&%'#1&%?#-.1)"-%(**"7,%!"#%1"%1#$-%"3%16&%').$"06"-&%76)*&%"-%(%.(**:%S"#%.(-%6&($% the other party but the other party cannot hear you.
Telephone operation Equalizer This feature allows you to change the balance of the audio of the handset to best suit your hearing. Press the EQ button on the right side of the handset to switch between Natural, Bass or Treble during a call. Make a call using the redial memory 46&%*(,1%8/&%1&*&06"-&%-#'G&$,%0$&/)"#,*!%+)(*&+%($&%,1"$&+%)-%16&%$&+)(*%*),1%D#0%1"%9U% digits each). 1. Press 2. Press redial . or to select the desired phone number and then press to dial.
Telephone operation Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID service To use call waiting, you must subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. You will hear a call waiting alert tone when there is a second incoming call. If you subscribe to both caller ID and call waiting with caller ID services, the second caller’s information is displayed after you hear the call waiting alert tone.
Telephone operation Intercom The system allows an intercom call between two handsets registered to the same telephone base. 1. Press . 2. Press or to select Intercom and then press 3. Press or to select the desired handset, and then press 4. Press . . to answer the intercom call on the other handset. 5. To end the intercom call, press charger. or place the handset in the telephone base or NOTES: 1 The intercom call can be canceled before it is answered by pressing on the originating handset.
Handset settings Ringer volume S"#%.(-%,&1%16&%6(-+,&1%$)-5&$%/"*#'&%?$"'%*&/&*%H%1"%*&/&*%M%"$%1#$-%16&%$)-5&$%"3:% 1. Press . 10:30 PM 11/20 or 2. Press to select Handset Tones and then press . Ringer Volume Ringer Tones again to select Ringer Volume. or to select the desired volume level and then press 10:30 PM 11/20 %1"%."-8$': 3. Press 4. Press Volume Level 3 Ringer Tones You can select from 10 ringer tones. 1. Press 10:30 PM 11/20 . Ringer Tones Low Batt Tone 2.
Handset settings Equalizer This feature allows you to change the balance of the audio of the handset to best sit your hearing. 1. Press 10:30 PM 11/20 . 2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press 3. Press 4. Press or or to select Equalizer and then press . to select the Natural, Bass or Treble, and then press . %1"%.
Handset settings Auto Talk When this feature is activated, you can answer a call by lifting the handset from the 1&*&06"-&%G(,&%"$%.6($5&$%7)16"#1%0$&,,)-5%(-!%;&!,:%46&%+&?(#*1%),%,&1%1"%"3: 4"%1#$-%16),%?&(1#$&%"-%"$%"3^ 1. Press 10:30 PM 11/20 . 2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press 3. Press or to select Auto Talk and then press . 4. Press ."-8$': or to select On or !" and then press to 15 .
Clock and alarm Date and time You can set the date and time of the telephone system as follows. 1. Press 10:30 PM 11/20 . 2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press . or to select Set Date & Time and then press . 3. Press 4. Enter the current hour and minute. For example, 9:30 should be or to select AM or PM. entered as [0], [9], [3], [0]. Press %1"%."-8$': 5. Press 6. Enter the current month, day and year.
Phonebook Add a phonebook record on the handset. 1. Press NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing and selecting Phonebook. 2. Press once if your phonebook is empty, or press twice if your phonebook has stored entries to select New Entry. 3. Enter the name (max. 16 characters). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See the character table on page 18 for more information. 5. Press . 6. Enter the number (max. 24 digits).
Phonebook Character table Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular key displays the character in the following order: Dial pad key Character by number of key presses 1 2 3 4 5 6 [1] space 1 # ‘ , - [2] A B C 2 [3] D E F 3 [4] G H I 4 [5] J K L 5 [6] M N O 6 [7] P Q R S [8] T U V 8 [9] W X Y Z [0] 0 . & 7 9 To view/call a phonebook record Records are stored alphabetically in the phonebook.
Phonebook Edit a phonebook entry 1. Press when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to locate the desired entry and then press . 3. Press or to select Edit and then press . 10:30 PM 11/20 redial Edit key to erase and backspace, then 4. Edit the name by using the Delete . enter new characters using the dial pad keys and press 5. Edit the number by using the redial key to erase and backspace, then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press 6. Press ."-8$':% or .
Caller ID Using Caller ID service IMPORTANT: You must subscribe to Caller-ID services from your service provider to use the Caller ID capabilities of this telephone system. Check with your telephone service provider for details. Caller ID records are stored in the order that they are received. Your telephone stores caller ID memory for the 40 most recent calls. When the 41st call is received, the "*+&,1%F(**&$%>@%$&."$+%D8$,1%.(**E%),%(#1"'(1).
Caller ID Delete caller ID record 1. Press . or to locate the desired record. 2. Press 3. Press redial to delete the selected record. -ORPress and hold redial and then press to delete all records. Call log display screen messages Display When Unavailable The caller’s name and number are not available. Private The caller is blocking the name and/or number.
Answering system #$%&'&()*+,)-&./,%'&().0.*,1)2&)2%)2" Using a handset 10:30 PM 11/20 1. Press . 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press press or to select Answer System and then press . again to select 3&./,%)!&4!". or to select Answer On or 3&./,%)!", and then . 3&./,%)!&4!" Message Alert 10:30 PM 11/20 Answer On 3&./,%)!" Using the telephone base Press ans %"-%16&%1&*&06"-&%G(,&%1"%1#$-%16&%(-,7&$)-5%,!,1&'%"-%"$%"3:%% Answering system and voice mail S"#%1&*&06"-&%6(,%(%G#)*1K)-%(-,7&$)-5%,!,1&'%(-+%/").
Answering system Outgoing Announcement (OGA) When the answering system answers a call, the pre-recorded outgoing announcement is played to the caller unless you have recorded your own outgoing announcement. Play the current outgoing announcement The following steps allow you to listen to the outgoing announcement you are currently using. The answering system announces the pre-recorded outgoing message if you have not recorded your own. To listen to the current outgoing announcement 1. Press .
Answering system Number of rings before the system answers You can select the number of rings before the answering system answers a call. 1. Press . 2. Press or to select Answer System and then press 3. Press or to select Number of Rings and then press 4. Press or 1"%."-8$': 10:30 PM 11/20 . .
Answering system Call intercept If you want to speak to the caller when the answering system is recording a message, press on a handset. The answering system will automatically stop recording when you do so. Message playback using the handset To listen to messages on a handset: twice or when the handset is in idle mode. Your messages will 1. Press automatically be played back through the handset speakerphone. Press to listen to your messages privately through the handset. 2.
Answering system Security code for remote access Your answering system allows you to program a 3-digit security code to get access to the system through any touch-tone telephone. The default security code is 123. To change the security code: 1. Press . 10:30 PM 11/20 Security Code or to select Answer System and then press . 2. Press 3&./,%)!&4!" 3. Press or to select Security Code and then press . 4. The handset screen displays the current security code.
Advanced settings Registering a handset The telephone system can support up to a total of 5 handsets. Handsets that were included with your main base are pre-registered. To add or re-register a handset using a handset: when the handset screen shows To Register Press Menu. 1. Press 10:30 PM 11/20 2. The handset shows Press Find For 4 Sec On Base. 3. Press and hold the sounds. button on the telephone base until a beep 10:30 PM 11/20 on the handset and the screen shows Please Wait... 4.
Appendix Troubleshooting guide >?%!"#$%1&*&06"-&%,!,1&'%),%-"1%"0&$(1)-5%0$"0&$*!2%8$,1%1$!%16),%5&-&$(*%$&,&1% procedures: 1. Unplug all power adapters from the power outlets. 2. Disconnect the telephone line cord from the base or modular jack. 3. Remove the battery compartment covers and unplug all handset battery packs. 4. After a few minutes, re-install all handset battery packs, making sure that the connectors are snug and the wires are not pinched before replacing all battery compartment covers. 5.
Appendix Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller-ID information is not displayed. R% You must subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone service provider. R% Make sure the base unit is plugged directly into a telephone modular jack. If you are using a line with DSL service, make ,#$&%!"#%6(/&%0$"0&$*!%)-,1(**&+%16&%@AB%8*1&$,%,#00*)&+%G!%!"#$% service provider. While on a call, new caller-ID information is not displayed.
Appendix Important Safety Instructions Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, when using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the $),;%"?%8$&2%&*&.1$).%,6".;%(-+%)-I#$!%1"%%0&$,"-,2%)-.*#+)-5%16&%?"**"7)-5^ 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Appendix B. The product has been exposed to rain or water. C. The product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. D. The product’s cabinet has been damaged. E. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 20. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical-storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 21. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 22. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
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Appendix FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA This equipment is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
Appendix If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be +&1&$')-&+%G!%1#$-)-5%16&%&C#)0'&-1%"3%(-+%"-2%16&%#,&$%),%&-."#$(5&+%1"%1$!%1"%."$$&.1%16&% interference by one or more of the following measures: R% Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference). R% Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. R% F"--&.
Appendix This product meets ENERGY STAR program requirements for energy conservation. Selecting ENERGY STAR products is a responsible way to save energy and money while protecting our environment. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. The RBRC seal on the battery used in your product indicates that CCT is participating in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries.
Appendix One Year Limited Warranty CCT Tech USA Inc. (CCT), the licensed manufacturer of this GE® branded product, warrants this product to the original retail purchaser to be free of material and/or workmanship defects for a period of one year after the date of original retail purchase. Proof of the original purchase is required to obtain a remedy under this limited warranty and the product must be returned to CCT at your expense.
Appendix How To Obtain Warranty Service Call our customer service center at 1-877-394-9775. Our customer service specialist will assist you in obtaining warranty service. Please have a paper and pencil handy to write down the warranty service return instructions. -ORYou may visit our web site at www.gephones.com for troubleshooting, FAQs, and information on warranty service.
Appendix Index A I Alarm 16 Answer a call 9 Area code 8 Audio boost 9 Auto Talk 15 Important safety instructions 30 Initiate an intercom during a call 12 Intercom 12 K Key beeps 13 B Battery charging 6 Battery installation 3 L C M Caller ID 20 delete an entry 21 review/call 20 save to phonebook 20 Call intercept 25 Call screening 24 Call waiting 11 Character table 18 Make a call 9 Message Alert 24 Message capacity 22 Message playback handset 25 telephone base 25 Mute 9 D Language 14 O Outgoing
Appendix Ring delay 24 Ringer melody 13 Ringer volume 13 S Security code for remote access 26 Speakerphone 9 T Telephone base installation 2 Telephone base layout 4 Troubleshooting guide 28 V Volume control 9 W Warranty 36 39
Appendix #,8+&'8-6).@,8';8-*'2& Radio frequency band DECT 6.0 (1910MHz to 1920MHz) Telephone base input voltage and current 6VDC 500mA Charger input voltage and current 6VAC 300mA A-**,%0).@,8';8-*'2&.) 2.
Appendix Remote access operation card The remote access card below lists the commands needed to operate your answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. Cut along dotted line Remote access operation card 1. Call your telephone number from a touch-tone telephone. 2. Enter your security code using the numeric keypad on the touch-tone telephone when your answering system takes your call and you hear your outgoing announcement. (Default is 123). Security code: 3.
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