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Table of contents Getting started To initiate an intercom during a call.................................................................. 24 Parts checklist.................................................1 Telephone jack requirements..................2 Push to talk (PTT)......................................... 26 Installing on a desk.......................................2 Charger installation......................................5 Handset settings Wall mount installation..............................
To search a phonebook entry Advanced settings alphabetically........................................... 45 Dialing mode................................................ 61 Edit a phonebook entry........................... 46 Programming your area code Delete phonebook entry.......................... 47 (optional)..................................................... 61 Reset................................................................. 62 Caller ID Registering a handset..............................
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 jack requirements To use this phone, you need a RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you do not have a modular jack, call your telephone service provider to find out how to have one installed. If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter is required (not included). Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filter.
Getting started 2. Turn the telephone base over and position it with the power jack and telephone line jack facing towards you. 3. Press on the convertible base mount indicated by arrows below to remove it from the telephone base. WALL WALL WALL WALL THIS END UP FOR WALL USE THIS END UP FOR DESK USE 4. Plug one end of the coiled cord into the jack on the bottom of the telephone base and the other end into the jack at the bottom of the corded handset.
Getting started 5. Replace the convertible base mount by aligning the small tabs to the slots in the middle of the telephone base and the larger tabs in the slots near the top as shown. WALL WALL WALL WALL DESK DESK THIS END UP FOR WALL USE THIS END UP FOR DESK USE 6. Turn the set over and place the handset on the cradle. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the telephone base and the other end into a modular jack. 7.
Getting started CAUTION: 1. Use only the power adapter that came with this unit. Using other power adapters may damage the unit. 2. To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Charger installation (For models with additional handsets) 1. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the charger. 2. Plug the larger end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Getting started Wall mount installation 1. Make sure the telephone line cord is unplugged from the modular jack and the power adapter cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet before installation. 2. Rotate the wall mounting tab until the engraved text WALL is correctly oriented. You can use a coin or a small flat tool if needed. 3. Turn the telephone base over and position it with the power jack and telephone line jack facing towards you.
Getting started 4. Position the telephone base so the telephone line jack and power jack are facing away from you. Install the convertible base mount making sure the extended tabs are inserted into the slots engraved “WALL” on the telephone base. The engraved text “THE END UP FOR WALL USE” on the convertible base mount should be correctly oriented. DESK DESK WALL WALL THIS END UP FOR WALL USE THIS END UP FOR DESK USE 5.
Getting started 6. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack on the wall plate. Align the holes on the telephone with the mounting studs of the wall plate and slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Tie the excess cords neatly with a twist tie. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Be sure to avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. THIS END UP FOR WALL USE THIS END UP FOR DESK USE 7. Place the corded handset on the telephone base. 8.
Getting started Battery installation CAUTION: 1. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or equivalent replacement battery. See battery specifications on the Technical specification page or visit our website at www.gephones.com to find out how to order a replacement battery if necessary. 2. If the handset will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the battery and remove it from the handset to prevent possible leakage.
Overview Telephone base layout repeat ans on/off play/stop Press to repeat a Press to turn Press to play message, or press messages or the answering system on or off. twice to play the stop playback. previous message during message playback. skip Press to skip to the next message during message playback. • Press to delete the message during playback. • Press and hold to delete all old messages when in idle mode.
Overview Telephone base layout #/pause/ringer off • Press and hold to add a dialing pause when dialing or entering numbers into phonebook. • Press and hold to turn the ringer off. PPT Press to initiate a PPT intercom with system handsets. mute Press to mute a call, press again to resume conversation. speaker • Press to make or answer a call using the speakerphone. • During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and corded handset use. */tone During a call, press to send touchtone signals temporarily.
Overview Handset layout CID/volume up • Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use. • While in menu, press to scroll up. • During a call, press to increase the incoming volume. off/cancel • During a call, press to hang up. • During programming, press to cancel and exit without making changes. menu/ok/mute • Press to show menu. • Press to select an item, or to save an entry or setting. • Press to mute a call, press again to resume conversation.
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 charger when not in use. Battery icon is on steadily. Battery is completely charged. The handset is ready for use.
Overview Telephone base screen display icon Item Meaning • Flashes when there is a new voice mail message. (Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail service from your telephone service provider.) • Displays when the alarm is set. • Displays when the ringer is turned off. • Displays when answering system is on. • Flashes when there are new messages.
Overview Handset screen display icon Item Meaning • Displays when the telephone base is within reception range. • Flashes when the telephone base is out of range. • Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in the charger. • Flashes and empty when battery level is low. • Speakerphone is in use. • Displays when there are unreviewed new calls. • Displays when there is a new voice mail message. (Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail service from your telephone service provider.
Initial settings In order for your answering system to accurately mark your messages, you must set the time and date. Please see page 37 for Date and time setting instructions. Telephone operation Make a call Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Dial the phone number after you hear the dial tone. Using the telephone base 1. Lift the corded handset or press . 2. Dial the phone number after you hear the dial tone. Predial a call Using a cordless handset 1.
Telephone operation End a call Using a cordless handset Press or place the handset in the charger to end a call. Using the telephone base Return the corded handset to the telephone base or press a call. to end Speakerphone Anytime during a call, press on the telephone base or press on the handset to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use. NOTE: Using the speakerphone will drain the battery of the cordless handset faster than the normal handset use.
Telephone operation Using the telephone base 1. Press . 2. Press / to select the desired phone number, then lift the corded handset or press to dial. Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook Using a cordless handset 1. Press redial/format. 2. Press press or . to select the desired phone number and then 3. Press or to select SAVE NUMBER and then press 4. Enter the name by using the dial pad, refer to the character table on page 44 for more information, and then press . 5.
Telephone operation Delete number from the redial list Using a cordless handset 1. Press redial/format. 2. Press press or . to select the desired phone number and then 3. Press or to select DELETE and then press twice to delete the selected number. -ORPress or to select DELETE ALL and then press twice to delete all numbers in the redial list. Using the telephone base 1. Press 2. Press press . / . to select the desired phone number and then 3.
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 Voice mail service The icon flashes on the screen of the telephone base and handset(s) when you have received a new voice mail message from your service provider. IMPORTANT: Voice mail service is different from the answering system. In order to use the voice mail service, you must subscribe to it from your telephone service provider. Handset locator You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it from the telephone base. 1. Press on the telephone base. 2.
Telephone operation Intercom The system allows an intercom call between two system devices (either the telephone base or cordless handset). Using a cordless handset 1. Press del/int. • If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the intercom call will be automatically directed to the telephone base. • If your telephone system has more than one handset registered, press / to select the desired handset or select BASE to intercom the telephone base, and then press . 2.
Telephone operation 3. To end the intercom call, press or place the cordless handset in the charger. -ORReturn the corded handset to the telephone base or press on the telephone base. NOTES: 1. The intercom call can be canceled before it is answered by pressing , or on the telephone base. 2. If the called handset does not answer within one minute, or is busy, or is out of range, the paging will be canceled.
Telephone operation To initiate an intercom during a call You can intercom with another system device (either the telephone base or cordless handset) during a call, or invite another system device to join. Using a cordless handset 1. Press del/int during a call. • If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the intercom call will be automatically directed to the telephone base.
Telephone operation • If your telephone system has more than one handset registered, press / to select the desired handset and then press . The call is placed on hold while the intercom is established with the other handset. 2. Press to answer the intercom on the other handset. You can choose from one of the following options for this intercom call. • Press and hold to connect both devices to the external call. • Press to alternate between the intercom and the external call.
Telephone operation Push to talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any registered handset in the system. Using a cordless handset 1. Press the PTT button on the right side of the handset. • If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the connection will be set automatically to the telephone base. • If your telephone system has more than one handset registered. Press or to select the desired handset, BASE or ALL, and then press . 2.
Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the handset ringer volume from level 1 to level 5 or turn the ringer off. Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . 3. Press 10:30 PM 11/20 10:30 PM 11/20 HANDSET TONES >RING VOLUME to select HANDSET TONES and then again to select RING VOLUME. 4. Press or then press RING VOLUME >LEVEL 1 to select the desired setting and to confirm.
Handset settings Key tone The handset can be programmed to emit a tone with each key press. You can choose to turn this feature on or off. The default setting is ON. To change the key tone setting: Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . to select HANDSET TONES and then 10:30 PM 3. Press . or to select KEY BEEP and then press 4. Press 11/20 HANDSET TONES >KEY BEEP 10:30 PM or to select ON or OFF and then press to confirm.
Handset settings Equalizer This feature allows you to change the balance of the audio of the handset to best suit your hearing. Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press . or 3. Press . or 4. Press or TREBLE. 5. Press to select SETTINGS and then press to select EQUALIZER and then press to select from NATURAL, BASS or 10:30 PM 11/20 10:30 PM 11/20 SETTINGS >EQUALIZER EQUALIZER >NATURAL to confirm. Energy save This feature enables the handset to operate in energy saving mode.
Telephone base settings Base ringer volume You can set the telephone base ringer volume from level 1 to level 5 or turn the ringer off. 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select BASE TONES and then press . 3. Press / to select BASE VOLUME and then press . 4. Press / to select the desired volume and then press to confirm. 10:30 11/20 PM BASE TONES >BASE VOLUME 10:30 11/20 PM BASE VOLUME >LEVEL 2 Base ringer melody You can select from 10 ringer melodies for the telephone base. 1.
Telephone base settings Display language You can select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or FRANCIS as the display language. The default setting is ENGLISH. 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press press / . 3. Press again to select LANGUAGE. 4. Press / and then press to select SETTINGS and then to select the desired setting to confirm.
Block list You can program telephone numbers into the block list so that the telephone silences when a call is received from one of the blocked numbers. The handset shows BLOCK LIST when the programmed numbers call and will not record the number in the caller ID history. To add a new entry Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . 3. Press to select BLOCK LIST and then twice to select ADD NEW. 4. Enter the desired number and then press confirm.
Block list To edit an entry Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press or to select BLOCK LIST and then press 3. Press press or . to select the desired entry and then 4. Press press or to select EDIT CONTACT and then twice. . 10:30 PM 11/20 BLOCK LIST >EDIT CONTACT 5. Edit the number by using the del/int key to erase and backspace, then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press . Using the telephone base 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / then press .
Block list To delete entry Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . to select BLOCK LIST and then 3. Press press or . to select the desired entry and then 10:30 PM 11/20 BLOCK LIST >DELETE ENTRY 10:30 PM 11/20 4. Press or to select DELETE ENTRY and then BLOCK LIST press three times to delete the selected entry. >DELETE ALL -ORPress or to select DELETE ALL and then press twice to delete all entries. Using the telephone base 1. Press when in idle mode. 2.
Do not disturb When DO NOT DISTURB (DND) mode is activated, all incoming calls will be silent. This feature only silences the ringer, the incoming number, if you have subscribed to the caller ID service from your telephone service provider, will be recorded in the caller ID history as normal. Global DND When global DND is activated, all system handsets and the telephone base will be silent when there is an incoming call. Press the DND button on the telephone base to turn this feature on or off.
Do not disturb Telephone base DND You can program the telephone base to silence during the time you set. This setting is independent to cordless handset, setting programmed on the telephone base does not apply to other system handsets. To program the DND time for telephone base 1. Press . 2. Press / . to select PROGRAM DND and then press 3. Press / to select the desired option and then press to confirm. ONE TIME: The telephone silences once during the set time.
Clock and alarm Date and time You can set the date and time of the telephone system as follows. Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . 3. Press to select CLOCK & ALARM and then 10:30 PM again to select SET DATE/TIME. 4. Enter the current month, day and year. For example, 10:30 PM May 16, 2010 should be entered as [0], [5], [1], [6], [1], SET DATE 05/16/10 [0]. 5. Press 11/20 CLOCK & ALARM >SET DATE/TIME to confirm. 6. Enter the current hour and minute.
Clock and alarm Time format The display format of time can either be selected as 12 hour or 24 hour. The default setting is 12 hour. To change your setting: Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . to select CLOCK & ALARM and then 10:30 PM 3. Press press or . to select SET FORMAT and then 4. Press 11/20 CLOCK & ALARM >SET FORMAT 10:30 PM 11/20 SET FORMAT >TIME FORMAT again to select TIME FORMAT. 5.
Clock and alarm 3. Press press 4. Press press or . or . to select SET FORMAT and then 10:30 PM to select DATE FORMAT and then 5. Press or and then press 11/20 SET FORMAT >DATE FORMAT to select the desired setting (MM/DD or DD/MM) to confirm. Using the telephone base 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / and then press to select CLOCK & ALARM . 3. Press / then press . 4. Press / then press . 5.
Clock and alarm OFF: Turn alarm off (setting completed). ONE TIME: The alarm sounds once at the set time. DAILY: The alarm sounds daily at the set time. 5. Enter the desired hour and minute and then press or to select AM or PM. 6. Press 10:30 PM 11/20 10:30 PM 11/20 ALARM >ONE TIME to confirm. SET TIME 07:00AM Using the telephone base 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select CLOCK & ALARM and then press / . to select ALARM and then . 3. Press press 4.
Clock and alarm Using the telephone base 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / and then press 3. Press / then press to select CLOCK & ALARM . . to select ALARM TONE and 10:30 11/20 PM CLOCK & ALARM >ALARM TONE 10:30 11/20 PM 4. Press / to select the desired alarm melody and then press .
Phonebook Add a phonebook record Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . to select PHONEBOOK and then 10:30 PM 11/20 MAIN MENU >PHONEBOOK 3. Press twice to select ADD NEW. 10:30 PM 11/20 4. Enter the name (max. 14 characters). Press the key PHONEBOOK to the corresponding character to display the correct >ADD NEW letter. See the character table on page 44 for more information. 10:30 PM 11/20 5. Press . ENTER NAME 6. Enter the number (max. 20 digits).
Phonebook Using the telephone base 1. Press . 2. Press / then press 3. Press . to select PHONEBOOK and again to select ADD NEW. 4. Enter the name (max. 14 characters). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See the character table on page 44 for more information. 5. Press PM MAIN MENU >PHONEBOOK 10:30 11/20 PM PHONEBOOK >ADD NEW 10:30 11/20 PM . 6. Enter the number (max. 20 digits).
Phonebook Character table Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 14 characters).
Phonebook To search a phonebook entry alphabetically Using a cordless handset 1. Press 2. Press when the handset is not in use. or to scroll to any phonebook entry. 3. Press the dial pad key (0-9) that corresponds to the first letter of the entry you are looking for. The closest match in alphabetical order will appear. You can then press or to view the next entry. 4. Press to view the phone number. -ORPress to call the displayed entry. Using the telephone base 1.
Phonebook Using the telephone base 1. Press twice and the phonebook will display. 2. Press / 3. Press twice to dial the number. to locate the desired entry. Edit a phonebook entry Using a cordless handset 1. Press when the handset is not in use. 2. Press or to locate the desired entry and then press 3. Press twice. or to select EDIT CONTACT and then press . 4. Edit the name by using the del/int key to erase and backspace, then enter new characters using the dial pad keys and press . 5.
Phonebook Delete phonebook entry Using a cordless handset 1. Press 2. Press when the handset is not in use. or to locate the desired entry and then press . 3. Press or to select DELETE ENTRY and then press three times to delete the selected entry. -ORPress or to select DELETE ALL and then press to delete all entries. twice Using the telephone base 1. Press 2. Press when the handset is not in use. / twice. to locate the desired entry and then press 3.
Caller ID Using Caller ID service IMPORTANT: To use the Caller-ID capabilities of this telephone system, you must subscribe to Caller-ID services from your service provider. 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 50 most recent calls. When the 51st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (first call) is automatically deleted.
Caller ID redial/format to change the format of the phone number to 555555-5555, 1-555-555-5555, and back to 555-5555), then press to call. Using the telephone base 1. Press to display the caller ID list. 2. Press to view from the most recent calls, or the oldest calls. to view 3. When the desired record is displayed, lift the corded handset or press to call.
Caller ID 3. Press / to select COPY TO PHBK and then press . 4. Enter the name by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then press . 5. Edit the number by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then press to save. Delete caller ID record Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press or to locate the desired record and then press 3. Press or to select DELETE and then press delete the selected record. twice to -ORPress or to select DELETE ALL and then press to delete all records.
Caller ID Call log display screen messages Display When OUT OF AREA The caller’s name and number are out of area. PRIVATE The caller is blocking the name, and the number is out of area. The caller is blocking the number, and the name is out of area. The caller is blocking both the name and number. 1_Voicemail A caller leaves a voicemail message or when your local telephone service provider sends an electronic signal to notify you of a waiting voicemail message.
Answering system This section explains how to set up your answering system. Before you begin the setup process, please make sure that the answering system is on. Turning the answering system on or off Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press or 3. Press 4. Press to select ANS SYSTEM and then press . again to select ANSWER ON/OFF. or to select ON or OFF, and then press . Using the telephone base Press off.
Answering system New message indicator When there are new messages on the answering system, the number of new messages and the icon flash, and XX NEW MESSAGE shows on the screen of the telephone base; the icon flashes and XX NEW MESSAGE displays on the screen of the cordless handsets. Play the current outgoing announcement 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.
Answering system Delete your recorded OGA If you want to use the pre-recorded outgoing announcement, simply delete your recorded OGA. Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press 3. Press or to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press 4. Press or to select DELETE and then press . . . Using the telephone base 1. Press . 2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press 3. Press / to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press / to select DELETE and then press .
Answering system 3. Press / . to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press 4. Press again to select PLAY OGA. The system announces the current outgoing announcement you are using. Record an outgoing announcement (OGA). Number of rings You can select the number of rings before the answering system answers a call. Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press 3. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press 4. Press again to select RING DELAY and then press 5.
Answering system Security code for remote access Your answering system allows you to program a 4-digit security code to get access to the system through any touch-tone telephone. The default security code is 0000. To view the current remote code: Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press 3. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press 4. Press or to select REMOTE CODE and then press . . . 5. Press again to select VIEW CODE.
Answering system 5. Use the dial key pad to enter a new 4-digit security code and then press . 6. Enter the code again to confirm and then press . Using the telephone base 1. Press . 2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press 3. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press 4. Press / to select REMOTE CODE and then press . Press / to select CHANGE CODE and then press . . . 5. Use the dial key pad to enter a new 4-digit security code and then press . 6.
Answering system Message playback using the telephone base 1. Press on the telephone base to listen to the messages. 2. The system announces the number of messages and date and time when the message was recorded. 3. Press again to stop the playback. Options during playback Key Operation / Press to adjust the listening volume. Press to playback or stop messages. Press to repeat a message. Press twice to play the previous message. Press to skip to the next message.
Answering system Delete all messages Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press 3. Press or to select DEL. ALL OLD. 4. Press . twice to confirm. Using the telephone base 1. Press . 2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press 3. Press / to select DEL. ALL OLD. 4. Press twice to confirm. . Message window The table below summarizes the messages displayed on the top right side of the telephone base display.
Answering system Access the answering system remotely 1. Dial your phone number from any touch-tone telephone. 2. Once your answering system takes your call and you hear your outgoing announcement, press the # key. The answering system will ask you to enter your security code. 3. Enter your security code using the numeric keypad on the touchtone telephone. The system will start playing messages after you hear a confirmation tone. NOTES: 1.
Advanced settings 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. Using a cordless handset 1. Press . 2. Press press or . to select ADV SETTING and then 3. Press press or . to select DIAL MODE and then 4. Press or then press to select the desired setting and to confirm.
Advanced settings 3. Press press or . to select AREA CODE and then 4. Enter your area code and then press 10:30 PM 11/20 AREA CODE to confirm. _ Using the telephone base 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / then press . 3. Press / then press . to select ADV SETTING and to select AREA CODE and 10:30 11/20 PM ADV SETTING >AREA CODE 10:30 11/20 PM 4. Enter your area code and then press confirm.
Advanced settings 4. Press again to confirm. 10:30 11/20 PM NOTE: All settings under the ANS SYSTEM, BLOCK LIST, PROGRAM DND, CLOCK & ALARM, SETTINGS, HANDSET TONES, BASE TONES and ADV SETTING and menus in the handset will be restored to default settings, the redial list and call log will also be cleared. RESET CONFIRM? Registering a handset The telephone system can support up to a total of 5 cordless handsets. Handsets that were included with your main base are pre-registered.
Advanced settings Deregistering a handset This feature is intended for base replacement procedures. Handset deregistration is not recommended for normally functioning systems. For more information concerning deregistration, visit us online at www.gephones.com Using a cordless handset A cordless handset cannot deregister itself, you have to use another system handset or the telephone base to deregister the desired handset. 1. Press . 2. Press or to select ADV SETTING and then press 3.
Appendix Troubleshooting guide If your telephone system is not operating properly, first try these general reset 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 Handset does not ring. • The ringer may be off. Increase the ringer volume. • Make sure your handset is charged. You experience audible static, noise, or fading in and out. • The handset may be near the end of range limit. Move the handset closer to the base unit. • If you are using a line with DSL service, make sure you have properly installed the DSL filters supplied by your service provider. • Try to relocate the base unit and use the handset away from sources of electrical interference.
Appendix Answering system Problem Cause/solution The unit does not record new messages. • Make sure the answering system is on. • The message memory may be full. Some messages will need to be deleted. Cannot access the answering system locally through a system handset. • The system may be in use by another party. • The system is busy recording a message. Cannot operate • You must use a touch-tone telephone for remote the answering access. system • Make sure you follow the remote access remotely.
Appendix General Product Care • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the phone only with a dry soft cloth. • Never use cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the unit. • Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.
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 risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 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.
Appendix 13. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures such as areas near a hot radiator, stove or in a hot car. Do not place product upon other consumer electronic products such as; computer monitors, power amplifiers, etc. 14. Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on or near the telephone. 15. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 16.
Appendix 3. Replace batteries that appear to be swollen or have damaged wiring. 4. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 6. Exercise care in handling battery(ies) in order not to short out the battery(ies) with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
Appendix • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which might cause injury to persons or property damage. • To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the supplied battery or replacement battery. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. • Remove batteries if storing over 30 days. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our website at www.gephones.
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 equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix these numbers down so that you can still dial the number manually of the memory dialing fails. This feature is included as a convenience only. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance on the memory feature of this product. Testing emergency telephone numbers is not recommended. However, if you choose to make a test call to an emergency number, you should: • Remain on the line and provide an explanation for the call before you hang up.
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 • Products that have been repaired, altered or modified by anyone other than CCT or its authorized service representative. • Problems caused by signal conditions, radio interference, network reliability, cable or antenna systems. • Damage caused by use of non CCT accessories or misapplication. • Products whose serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible. • Products purchased, shipped from, used or serviced outside the United States. • Batteries.
Appendix Technical specification Radio frequency band DECT 6.0 (1910MHz to 1920MHz) Telephone base input voltage and current 6VDC 500mA Charger input voltage and current 6VAC 300mA Battery specifications 2.
Appendix Index A Alarm 39, 40 Answer a call 16 Answering system turn on or off 52 Area code 61 Do not disturb 35 global DND 35 handset DND 35 telephone base DND 36 E End a call 17 Energy save 29 Equalizer 29 B Base ringer melody 30 Base ringer volume 30 Battery charging 13 Battery installation 9 Block list 32 add new entry 32 delete entry 34 edit entry 33 view entry 32 F FCC 73 G General Product Care 68 H Handset deregistration 64 Handset layout 12 Handset locator 21 Handset registration 63 Handset sc
Appendix M Make a call 16 Message capacity 52 Message playback handset 58 telephone base 58 Multiple handsets 20 Mute 19 N New message indicator 53 Ring delay 55 Ringer melody 27 Ringer volume 27 S Save number from redial list to phonebook 18 Security code for remote access 56 Speakerphone 17 T Technical specification 79 Telephone base layout 10 Telephone base screen display icon 14 Time format 38 To answer an incoming call during intercom 23 Troubleshooting guide 65 O Outgoing announcement delete 54
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. Press # when you hear your outgoing announcement. 3. Enter your security code (default is 0000). Security code: 4. After the beep, the system will start playing messages.
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