Programming Your Phone Default Settings Default Settings Handset Name Handset # From the Base Settings menu; 1. Use or to scroll to Default Settings. Language English 2. Press to enter the menu. Menu Color Blue 3. Press to confirm. Background Picture Picture 4 Base IP Address Contrast 19 From the Base Settings menu; 1. Use or to scroll to Base IP Address. 2. Press to enter the menu.
0 Programming Your Phone 3. Use or to switch between 12 Hour or 24 Hour. The default is 12 Hour. 4. Press to save your selection. Time Format Saved is displayed. Alarm From the Time Settings menu; 1. Use or to scroll to Alarm. 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Press to activate alarm. On Once - Set preferred time for single alarm. On Daily - Set preferred time for daily alarm. Off - Turn the alarm off. 4. Press to save your selection. Done is displayed. 5. Use or to scroll to Set Alarm Tone: 6.
Programming Your Phone 21 Channel Set Up Select your preferred channels. From the RSS menu; 1. Use or to scroll to Channel set up. 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Use or icon.) Press to select a channel. (Identified by to enter Channel Set Up. 4. Need more info. 5. Press to save your selection. Help Assistance with your RSS function. From the RSS menu; 1. Use or to scroll to Help. 2. Press to enter the menu. 3. Use or to select Feed set up or Button navigation, press to enter 4.
22 Programming Your Phone Call Lists Review your Call Lists to manage telephone numbers; you may select a caller from one of the lists to; call back, delete the number, or add to your phone book. You may also select an entire call list to delete. To Access Call Lists via the Menu 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. Press , the Call Lists menu is displayed, press to enter. Received Calls List or Dialed Calls List 1. Press or to scroll to Received Calls or Dialed Calls call list.
Operating Your Phone 23 Making a Call 1. Press , then dial the number you want. - OR - Dial the number first, then press NOTE: If you make a mistake, while entering the number, press to delete the last digit entered or multiple times to clear all digits. . - OR - Press to enter your phonebook, scroll to desired name, then press . - OR - Press access main menu, press to enter Calls Lists, use or to scroll to Dialed Calls, press , use or to scroll to desired number, then press .
24 Operating Your Phone Speakerphone Speakerphone lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset to your ear. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. Making a Call with the Speakerphone 1. Press for dial tone, then press again for speakerphone mode. Dial the number. Your call will be on the handset’s loudspeaker. 2. To switch back to the handset at any time, press again, (i.e., toggles between the handset and the speakerphone mode). 3.
Operating Your Phone Calls paged from the base cannot be answered by a handset 25 Paging You can use the button on the base to page all registered handsets to locate a missing handset. 1. Press the PAGE button on the base. All registered handset(s) will ring. The display shows Paging. 2. Press PAGE again, or press any button on a handset, to cancel the page. Keypad Lock NOTE: You cannot make any calls, including 911 emergency calls, while the keypad is locked. Answer incoming calls by pressing as normal.
26 Operating Your Phone Advanced Intercom Features Using Intercom with External Phone Calls During a telephone call, you may use the intercom function to: place the call on hold and page another handset to have an off line private (two-way) intercom conversation, have a three-way conversation between the external caller and the handsets, or transfer the external telephone call to another handset. Two-Way Calling 1. During a regular telephone call, press and your call is put on hold.
Telephone Company Calling Features IMPORTANT: In order to use this phone’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. Caller Information Display When using the Call Waiting the display will show you the caller information of the caller you are connected to when you toggle between the first and seconds caller.
28 RSS Customization Customizing your On Screen RSS InfoLink Services The following configuration pages provide a portal that enables you to personalize your InfoLink product. Accessing the Configuration Page You will need to type in your base IP address to your computer. 1. Open your favorite internet web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox for example). Be sure to use direct connection setting (no proxy). 2. Using one of your registered handsets, press menu, navigate to Base Settings, press OK. 3.
RSS Customization 29 Handset Management 1. This screen provides you the option to configure each individual handset with six feeds. 2. You can view one handset at a time or multiple handsets (show All Handsets). 3. Channels available to view are made active by clicking On. Clicking Off will deactivate channel in handset. 4. Each handsets content feed can be configured differently or copied to another handset. 5. Clicking edit opens the Edit RSS Feed list.
30 RSS Customization 4. The phone will automatically acknowledge any changes made to the configuration file within few minutes by showing Synchro RSS message. 5. You can repeat this process for each of the available six channels. Personalizing your Content Information Service The InfoLink GE web page enables you to personalize your RSS Feed InfoLink Services. We’ve already preconfigured some popular channels to help get you started. To personalize your handset simply: 1. Click - My Personal RSS Feeds.
RSS Customization 31 3. Your personal RSS feed will be added to My Personal RSS Feeds. 4. Return to Handset Management, to edit your feeds for each to handset. Information Channels Information Channels available include: • Government Weather • Government Weather Alerts • Government Security • MSNBC.com News • MSNBC.com Entertainment • MSNBC.com Health • MSNBC.com Sports • MSNBC.
32 Handset Registration Auto-Registration Handsets packed with Base unit are pre-registered ready to use right out-of-the-box. Accessory Handset (Purchased Separately) For accessory handsets (without Base unit), an auto-registration mechanism is available so the unregistered accessory handset can be automatically registered without the need of entering a PIN code. On the base: 1. Put the base into subscription mode, by pressing and holding PAGE_KEY (for at least 8 seconds). 2.
Other Information 33 7. Validate the base association by pressing KEY_ SOFT_1. “Handset Registered” is displayed and the handset goes back to idle. 8. The DECT LED of the Base stops to flash when a HS has successfully been registered of after the time out (~90s) If the handset does not locate the base, it goes back to idle mode. Try again and make sure there is no environmental interferences. If the handset emits a double beep, it means that the base has the maximum of 5 subscribed handsets.
34 Other Information Battery Safety Precautions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Batteries of this type could release toxic materials which can cause injury. • To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal Hydride battery listed in the User’s Guide. • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. • Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
Other Information 35 No sound from handset • Adjust handset volume. • Check and adjust sound settings in Skype, under "Sound Devices". You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance. If necessary, relocate the base. Unit beeps • Clean charging contacts on cordless handset. • See solutions for “No dial tone”. • Replace the battery.
36 Other Information Caller ID Solutions No Display • Charge or replace the batteries. • Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the base and reconnect it. Caller ID Error Message • The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring.
Service Information 37 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, televisions, entertainment centers, 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. Handset battery is low.
38 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 or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
Limited Warranty 39 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.
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Model 28320 00017344 (Rev. 0 Dom E/S) 07-25 Printed in China Thomson Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 © 2007 Thomson Inc.
