GE DECT 28165 Operation & User’s Manual

Text of GE DECT 28165 User Guide:

• GE DECT 28165, 42 Answering System Operation This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system. Handset Messages Indicator The handset MESSAGES indicator shows you have new messages. It blinks if there are new messages. The 1/2 ON OFF button must be ON in order for the MESSAGES indicator to work. Screening Calls from the Base 1. Wait for the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who is calling). 2. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the LINE 1 or LINE 2 button or hand

• GE DECT 28165, 52 • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLIC

• GE DECT 28165, 14 9. Press the 5 or 6buttons to select ON or OFF. 10. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to confirm. The corresponding PLAY/STOP indicator/button illuminates. NOTE: The base displays ANS 1OFF/2OFF and the corresponding PLAY/ STOP indicator/button is not illuminated when the Mailbox Answerer is OFF. -OR- Press the shortcut keys 1ON-OFF or 2ON-OFF to turn the corresponding answering machine ON and OFF immediately. Base Voice/Display Prompt Language The voice prompt language is the same as the display prompt language. If your voice prompt language is Spanish, the display prompt language is Spanish. If your voice prompt language is French, the display prompt language is F

• GE DECT 28165, 37 10. Use the 5 or 6 button or CHANGE Soft Key Right (SKR) to scroll to the desired melody. You will hear a sample of the ringer tone you select. Press SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to confirm. 11. Press the DONE Soft Key Left (SKL) to save the record and MEMORY STORED shows in the display. Deleting CID Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press the MENU Soft Key Right (SKR) to access main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 button to scroll to CALLER ID. 4. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to confirm. 5. Use the 5 or 6 button to scroll to desired CID record. 6. Press the OPTION Soft Key Left (SKL) to access the opti

• GE DECT 28165, 51 How you get service: • Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. • ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via stan

• GE DECT 28165, 13 Wall Mounting the Base 1. Turn the base over. 2. Slide the pedestal into the slots on the bottom of the base, and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place. 3. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the unit into place. (Wall plate not included.) Base Speakerphone Set Up NOTE: Changing menu settings on the base will only change the settings on the base and changing menu settings on the handset will only change settings on the handset. For example, if you change the language on the handset, it will not change the language on the base. Speakerphone Volume Use the VOLUME (5

• GE DECT 28165, 28 Number Redial You may redial a number up to 32 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you dialed: 1. Press LINE 1, LINE 2, or the handsfree button. 2. Press the redial button. -OR- To choose from the last five numbers you dialed through menu: 1. Press the redial button first, then use the 5 or 6 buttons to select the desired redial number. • Press the 5 button to review the oldest call and scroll toward the most recent calls (higher numbers). • Press the 6 button to review the newest call a

• GE DECT 28165, 26 6. Press the OK Soft Key Left (SKL) to save the selection. Time Format From the Date/Time Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to TIME FORMAT. Press SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to enter sub-menu. 2. Use the 5 or 6buttons to select 12 HOUR CLOCK or 24 HOUR CLOCK. 3. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to save the selection. Date Format From the Date/Time Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to DATE FORMAT. Press SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to enter sub-menu. 2. Use the 5 or 6buttons to select MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY. 3. Press the SELECT Soft Key Le

• GE DECT 28165, 9 Handset Layout int (intercom button) handsfree (button) END/ CANCEL (button) redial (button) *TONE (button) display CID/VOL 5/6 (caller ID/ volume +/- button) #PAUSE (button) LINE 1 (button) Soft Key Left (SKL) button VOLUME 5/6 (volume +/- button) PUSH TO TALK (button) earpiece Visual message waiting indicator Soft Key Right (SKR) button LINE 2 (button) microphone

• GE DECT 28165, 19 Recording the Outgoing Announcement For best results when recording, you should be about nine the inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible. From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to ANNOUNCEMENT. 2. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to enter the menu. 3. Press the 5 or 6buttons to select RECORD. 4. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to display RECORDING ANNOUNCEMENT. 5. Press the START Soft Key Left (SKL) to record your announcement. NOTE: If do not wish to record an announcement, press the EXIT Soft Key Right (SKR). 6. Press the STOP Soft Key Right (SKR) when finished with recording, announce

• GE DECT 28165, 30 NOTE: Handsets can be on cradle or off cradle for room monitoring to work. NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the listening unit will emit an alert tone approximately every 4 seconds if there is an incoming call. You may press the LINE 1 or LINE 2 button to quit room monitor and answer the call. NOTE: Press the CANCEL Soft Key or the END/CANCEL button to exit room monitor mode. Call Transfer During an external call, you may transfer the external call from base to handset(s) or vice versa. NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press END/CANCEL button or int button on base

• GE DECT 28165, 21 Forwarding Messages ON/OFF From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG. 2. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to enter the menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD ON/OFF. 4. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to enter the menu. ON OFF shows in display. 5. Use the5 or 6 buttons to select ON or OFF. 6. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to confirm. 7. To activate setting, press the MEMO button on the base. FW ANS shows in the display. NOTE: Apart from enabling the message forward through t

• GE DECT 28165, 50 Warranty Assistance If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit, refer to the warranty included in this

• GE DECT 28165, Model 28165 00027634 (P0 Draft Dom E) 08-22 Printed in China Thomson Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102 © 2008 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones

• GE DECT 28165, 25 If handset displays PLEASE REGISTER, press the OK Soft Key Left (SKL) on the handset and repeat step 5 above. Handset Name 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press the MENU Soft Key Right (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to HANDSET NAME. 4. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to enter the menu. 5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 12 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times

• 17 Base Ringer Volume From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER VOLUME. Press SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to enter the sub-menu. 2. Use the 5 or 6buttons to select HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. 3. Press the SELECT Soft Key Left (SKL) to confirm. NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the display. Base Ringer To

• 35 Storing 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 most recent 40 calls you received so that you can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted. You may review the stored information at any time. Calls

• 11 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2721, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a

• GE DECT 28165, 10 MEMO (memo button) PLAY/STOP 1 and 2 (buttons/ indicators) REDIAL (redial button) VOLUME 5/6 (volume +/- buttons) DELETE (delete button) Base Layout INTERCOM/ PAGE (intercom/ page button) PUSH TO TALK (button) END-CANCEL (end/cancel button) 7 REPEAT (repeat button) Mailbox 1/2 ON-OFF (buttons/ indicators) display 8 SKIP (skip button) #PAUSE (button) *TONE (tone button) CHARGE IN USE (indicator) CALLER ID 5/6 (caller ID +/- button) Soft Key Right (SKR) button Soft Key Left (SKL) button VOICE MAIL (indicator) LINE 2 (button) LINE 1 (button)

• 23 Handset Ringers You may program the following items independently for LINE 1 and LINE 2 under the Ringer Menu; Ringer Volume, Ringer Tone, VIP Melody and Key Tone. To access the Ringer Menu: 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Press the MENU Soft Key Right (SKR) to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER. 4.

• GE DECT 28165, 41 Chain Dialing from Memory Use the “Dialing a Number from Memory” feature to make calls that require a sequence of numbers, such as a frequently used long distance card number. This can be storing the various segments as a phone book record and then memory dialing in the correct sequence. TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the MEMORY button or your call might not go through. Transferring Memory NOTE: Transferring memory between the base and the handset can ONLY be done with the cordle

• GE DECT 28165, 48 Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out • Make sure the TONE/PULSE setting on the base is set to the type of phone service you are subscribed to. Handset/Base does not ring • Make sure the handset and base ringer is turned On. • The cordless handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base. • You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones. • Check for dial tone. If no dial tone is heard, see solutions for "No dial tone." You experience static

• 45 Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2721, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace the battery. 2. Remove the battery compartment door. 3. Disconnect the battery plug from the jack inside the ba

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