GE 28129xx4, 819, 28129xx6, 28129xx5, 28129xx3, 28129xx2 Troubleshooting Guide, Telephone Solutions

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Troubleshooting Guide

Telephone Solutions

No dial tone

Check and repeat installation steps:

Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet . Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack.

Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.

The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.

Ensure the battery is properly charged (16 hours).

Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.

The handset should beep when you press the TALK button and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when the handset rests in the cradle. If not, the battery may need to be charged.

Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds to reset the unit. Cannot dial out

Ensure the TONE/PULSE setting on base is set to the correct subscribed service.

Handset does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned ON, this can be done through the handset setup menu - Ringer Volume.

The handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.

You may have enabled Do Not Disturb (DND). Make sure the DND is off.

You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging phones.

Check for dial tone.

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.

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Contents Page Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationInterference Information Information for Dect Product Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Telephone Operation Handset Sound Signals Before You Begin Parts Checklist for modelIntroduction Telephone Jack Requirements Installation Digital Security SystemCompany to find out how to get one installed Handset Layout side views Important Installation GuidelinesPhone BOOK/3 Handset LayoutREDIAL/6 Base LayoutFirMLY Installing the Phone Installing the Handset BatteryBase Station Wall Mounting Answering System SetupSetting the Voice Prompt Language Language Audible Quick Setup GuideRecording the Outgoing Announcement Reviewing the AnnouncementText Entry Programming InformationProgramming the Base Answerer Answerer On/OffRings to Answer Security CodeMessage Alert Message Length AlarmSet Alarm Time From the Alarm On menuSet Cycle Time Phone SettingsSet Alarm Melody SnoozeSet Area Code From the Phone Settings menuDate/Time Tone/Pulse Sound SettingsDefault Setting From the Sound Settings menuKey Tone Ringer VolumeRinger Tone My Devices Bluetooth SetupFrom the Bluetooth menu Connect and PairTo deregister the device Programming the Handset AlarmMy Base To edit the nameSet Alarm Time Set Time Phone SettingFrom the Phone Setting menu Handset Name Global De-Registration RegistrationDeregistration From the Sound Setting menu Sound SettingRinger Tone Screening Calls from the Base Mailbox IndicatorAnswering System Operation Answerer On/Off Leaving a MessageTo erase all previously played messages in a mailbox To erase a message using the handsetMessage Playback To erase a message while it is playingLeaving a Memo Answering System Remote AccessRemote Access from Cordless Handset Vmwi Indicator on Handset and the Base Telephone Operation Visual IndicatorsCHARGE/IN USE Indicator on the Base Talk Indicator and Spkr Indicator on the HandsetCellular Calls Volume SettingsMaking a Call Landline CallsChain Dialing from Memory Answering a CallReceiving Land line Call And Cell Call Simultaneously Available Options During a Landline CallReceiving a Landline Call during a Cellular Call Receiving a Cellular Call during a Landline CallConference Available Options During a Cell CallLast Number Redial Call TimerAuto Standby Flash/Call WaitingPaging from the Base/Group Ringer Volume ShortcutMute Call Waiting Caller ID Do Not Disturb DNDCaller ID CID Reviewing CID Records CID Error CodesReceiving CID Records Storing CID Records In CID MemoryNumber of digits Explanation Example Formatting a CID Number Before DialingStoring CID Records into Phone Book From the Call Records menu Deleting a CID RecordCall Records Received CallsAdding Phone Book Entries Phone Book For BaseDialed Calls Add an additional number to record Up to 4 numbers Reviewing Phone Book Records Storing the Last Number DialedManaging the Record Grouping in Phone Book Editing a Phone Book RecordDeleting a Phone Book Record Managing Speed Dialing Record Deleting the Speed Dialing Number Editing the Speed Dialing NumberIntercom Operation Extra FeaturesFrom the Extra Features menu Room MonitoringPush to Talk Receiving an Intercom CallFrom the Scheduler menu SchedulerAdding a Reminder Set SnoozeDeleting a Reminder Record Reviewing and Editing the Reminder RecordBattery Safety Precautions Connecting the Belt ClipChanging the Battery Display Messages Signal Meaning Handset Sound SignalsTelephone Solutions Troubleshooting GuideHandset displays Handset Needs Registration Causes of Poor Reception Caller ID SolutionsBattery Solutions General Product Care Warranty AssistanceFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyProduct Registration Accessory InformationIndex Receiving a Cellular Call during a Landline Snooze Sound Settings Speakerphone Operation Thomson Inc