GE 28129xx3, 819, 28129xx6 manual Causes of Poor Reception, Caller ID Solutions, Battery Solutions

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Caller ID Solutions

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•Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.

•Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the power adaptor and remove the back up batteries from the base. Wait for 3 seconds and insert the backup batteries into the base, then plug the power adaptor back into the base.

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. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line.

No Caller ID

•In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the standard name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone company.

Battery Solutions

If you experience any of the following problems, even after fully recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:

•Short talk time

•Poor sound quality

•CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base fails to illuminate.

•Limited range

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, computers, 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.

•Baby monitor is using the same frequency.

•Handset battery is low.

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Contents Page Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationInterference Information Licensing Hearing Aid Compatibility HACFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Information for Dect ProductTable of Contents Telephone Operation Handset Sound Signals Introduction Parts Checklist for modelBefore You Begin Company to find out how to get one installed Installation Digital Security SystemTelephone Jack Requirements Handset Layout side views Important Installation GuidelinesPhone BOOK/3 Handset LayoutREDIAL/6 Base LayoutFirMLY Installing the Phone Installing the Handset BatteryBase Station Setting the Voice Prompt Language Answering System SetupWall Mounting Recording the Outgoing Announcement Audible Quick Setup GuideReviewing the Announcement LanguageProgramming the Base Answerer Programming InformationAnswerer On/Off Text EntryMessage Alert Security CodeRings to Answer Set Alarm Time AlarmFrom the Alarm On menu Message LengthSet Alarm Melody Phone SettingsSnooze Set Cycle TimeDate/Time From the Phone Settings menuSet Area Code Default Setting Sound SettingsFrom the Sound Settings menu Tone/PulseRinger Tone Ringer VolumeKey Tone From the Bluetooth menu Bluetooth SetupConnect and Pair My DevicesMy Base Programming the Handset AlarmTo edit the name To deregister the deviceSet Alarm Time From the Phone Setting menu Phone SettingSet Time Handset Name Deregistration RegistrationGlobal De-Registration From the Sound Setting menu Sound SettingRinger Tone Answering System Operation Answerer On/Off Mailbox IndicatorLeaving a Message Screening Calls from the BaseMessage Playback To erase a message using the handsetTo erase a message while it is playing To erase all previously played messages in a mailboxRemote Access from Cordless Handset Answering System Remote AccessLeaving a Memo CHARGE/IN USE Indicator on the Base Telephone Operation Visual IndicatorsTalk Indicator and Spkr Indicator on the Handset Vmwi Indicator on Handset and the BaseMaking a Call Volume SettingsLandline Calls Cellular CallsChain Dialing from Memory Answering a CallReceiving a Landline Call during a Cellular Call Available Options During a Landline CallReceiving a Cellular Call during a Landline Call Receiving Land line Call And Cell Call SimultaneouslyConference Available Options During a Cell CallAuto Standby Call TimerFlash/Call Waiting Last Number RedialMute Ringer Volume ShortcutPaging from the Base/Group Caller ID CID Do Not Disturb DNDCall Waiting Caller ID Receiving CID Records CID Error CodesStoring CID Records In CID Memory Reviewing CID RecordsStoring CID Records into Phone Book Formatting a CID Number Before DialingNumber of digits Explanation Example Call Records Deleting a CID RecordReceived Calls From the Call Records menuDialed Calls Phone Book For BaseAdding Phone Book Entries Add an additional number to record Up to 4 numbers Reviewing Phone Book Records Storing the Last Number DialedDeleting a Phone Book Record Editing a Phone Book RecordManaging the Record Grouping in Phone Book Managing Speed Dialing Record Deleting the Speed Dialing Number Editing the Speed Dialing NumberFrom the Extra Features menu Extra FeaturesRoom Monitoring Intercom OperationPush to Talk Receiving an Intercom CallAdding a Reminder SchedulerSet Snooze From the Scheduler menuDeleting a Reminder Record Reviewing and Editing the Reminder RecordChanging the Battery Connecting the Belt ClipBattery Safety Precautions Display Messages Signal Meaning Handset Sound SignalsTelephone Solutions Troubleshooting GuideHandset displays Handset Needs Registration Battery Solutions Caller ID SolutionsCauses of Poor Reception 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