Base Setup 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Press the menu button to go to the main menu. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll to Setup BS. Press the menu button to confirm and you may program the following items: Area Code, and Dial mode. Area Code The telephone uses the pre-programmed area code to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID record is received. The pre-programmed area code is also used for the Dialback feature. From the Setup BS Menu: 1.
De-Registration Deregistration cancels registration. During the deregistration process, keep the handset near the base. 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. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the menu button to go to the main menu and use the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll to Registration. 4.
Answering Calls 1. When the phone rings, press the talk/call back button. 2. When finished, press the talk/call back button or put the handset back into the cradle to hang up. NOTE: If you have turned the Auto Talk function on, you can pick up the handset from the base to answer the incoming call directly, without pressing any buttons. NOTE: Adjust the handset volume by pressing the cid/vol (3or4) button during a call.
Editing a Redial Record Before Dialing 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the redial button first, then use the cid/vol (3or4) button to select the desired redial number. 3. Press the menu button. 4. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll to Select. 5. Press the menu button to enter edit mode. 6. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to move the cursor forward or backward. Use the touch-tone pad to add digits or press the mute/clear button to backspace and delete one digit at a time. 7.
Deleting All Redial Records 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to display any redial record. Press the menu button. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll to Delete all?. Press the menu button. The screen displays Confirm? . Press the menu button again to confirm the deletion. The screen displays All deleted. NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to return to the standby mode without deleting any redial records.
Mute To have a private, off-line conversation, use the mute feature. The party on the telephone line cannot hear you, but you can hear them. 1. Press the mute/clear button. The handset screen displays MUTE. 2. Press the mute/clear button to cancel and return to your phone conversation. Page The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. 1. Press the page button on the base. The base screen displays Paging and the handset beeps, then the handset screen displays Page from base. 2.
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.
NOTE: When you reach the end of records, the screen displays --End of list--. NOTE: If no calls have been received, the screen displays Empty for 2 seconds at the time the cid/vol (3or4) button is pressed. Dialing a CID Number 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to display the desired record. 3. Press the talk/call back button. The number dials automatically.
Storing CID Records into Phone Book You may also store CID information in the Phone Book. NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFORE storing in Phone Book as you cannot reformat CID records stored in Phone Book. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll to the desired CID record. 3. Press menu button. 4. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll to Save number. 5. Press menu button to enter edit mode.
Deleting All CID Records 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to display any CID record. Press the menu button. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll to Delete all?. Press the menu button. The screen displays Confirm?. Press the menu button again to confirm the deletion. The screen displays All deleted. NOTE: Press the flash/exit button to return to the standby mode without deleting any CID records.
Reviewing Phone Book Records 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the phone book button. 3. Press the cid/vol (3or4) button to scroll through the records, -OR Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with the corresponding character. TIP: Press the *tone button to show the person’s telephone number whose name is current shown in the display. Editing a Phone Book Record 1.
Dialing a Phone Book Record Dial a phone book record while in talk mode: 1. Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the talk/call back button. 2. Press the phone book button to access the phone book. 3. Use the cid/vol (3or4) button or the number keys to scroll to the desired record. 4. Press the menu button to dial the number. - OR Dial a phone book record while reviewing it: 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press the phone book button to access the phone book. 3.
Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2734, that is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 2. Remove the battery compartment door; push and hold the release button on the handset and slide the back up and off. Push 3.
Display Messages The following messages shows the status of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone. BLOCKED Indicates the person is calling from a number which is blocked from transmission. DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all records. DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase the current record. END OF LIST Indicates that it is the end of the list. ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter a name.
Handset Sound Signals Signal Meaning A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Three short beeps (several times) Signals an incoming call Page signal One beep every 14 seconds Low battery warning Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack. • Connect another phone to the same jack.
Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset • Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the bottom of the base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet. Reconnect the battery and charge for 14 hours. Searching.... shows in the handset display • Move the handset closer to the base. • Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.
General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid dropping the unit, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the unit with a soft cloth. • Never use strong cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the finish. • Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.
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.
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year, from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: • Provide you with a new unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period. How you get service: • Properly pack your unit.
Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product. All other warranties, express or implied (including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed.
Index A Accessory Information 45 Add New Picture Caller ID Link (PCIDL) 17 Adding Phone Book Entries 37 Adding Photos 15 Answering Calls 29 Area Code 26 Auto Standby 31 Auto Talk 25 B Base Layout 11 Base Setup 26 Battery 43 Battery Safety Precautions 40 Before You Begin 8 Brightness 22 C Call Timer 31 Call Waiting Caller ID 34 Caller ID (CID) 33 Caller ID Solutions 43 Causes of Poor Reception 44 Chain Dialing from Phone Book 39 Changing the Battery 40 Changing the Photo Frame 14 Charge Indicator on Base
Index I R Important Installation Guidelines 9 Information for DECT Product 4 Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence 29 Installation 9 Installing the Base/Photo Frame 13 Installing the Handset Battery 12 Installing the Phone 12 Intercom Operation 32 Interference Information 3 Introduction 8 Receiver Volume Control 32 Receiving CID Records 34 Redial 29 Registration 27 Reset All Settings 23 Reviewing CID Records 34 Reviewing Phone Book Records 38 Ring Volume 24 Ringer On/Off 31 l Language 22.
