GE 0008579, 81, 28214xx2, 28214xx1 manual Cordless Phone Solutions

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Cordless Phone Solutions

No dial tone

Check installation:

Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.

Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack.

Connect another phone to the same modular jack; if the second phone doesn’t work, the problem might be with your wiring or local service.

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

Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 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 the handset in the base for at least 20 seconds to reset unit.

Handset does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer programmed to ON.

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

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

Check for a dial tone.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

Move closer to base. The handset might be out of range.

Relocate the base. Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance.

Charge the battery.

Unit beeps

Place handset in base for 20 seconds; if it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours.

Clean the charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth.

See solutions for “No dial tone.”

Replace the battery.

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Contents Page Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationRights of the Telephone Company Interference InformationInformation for Dect Product Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Table of Contents Telephone Jack Requirements Parts Checklist for 28214xx1 modelIntroduction Before You BeginDigital Security System InstallationImportant Installation Guidelines Front View Base LayoutDisplay Icons Signal strengthMessage Battery Voicemail Handset LayoutInstalling the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneBase Station Programming the Telephone Standby ScreenProgramming Functions Daily Alarm ClockDate and Time Initial SetupFrom the Initial Setup Menu Handset NameArea Code Tone/PulseLanguage Registration Auto TalkDe-Registration Ringer Tone Sound SetupFrom the Sound Setup Menu Global De-registrationReset Setting Ringer VolumeKey Tone All Settings From the Reset Settings MenuVoicemail Visual Indicators Vmwi / Visual Ringer Indicator on HandsetTelephone Operation Call Timer Making a CallAnswering Calls Ringer Volume Shortcut Auto StandbyFlash/Call Waiting Last Number Redial ExitPress the redial/format button. -OR Do Not Disturb D-N-D Receiver Volume ControlPaging from the Base/Group MuteMaking an Auto Intercom Call Advanced Intercom FeaturesUsing Intercom with External Telephone Calls Intercom OperationTransferring External Calls to Other Handsets Two-Way CallingThree-Way Calling Date Caller ID CIDCall Waiting Caller ID Receiving CID RecordsStoring CID Records In CID Memory Reviewing CID RecordsDialing a CID Number Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Deleting a CID RecordDeleting All CID Records From Phonebook Sub-Menu PhonebookReview Records Add RecordsEdit Records Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored NumberDialing a Number from Internal Memory Delete RecordsBattery Safety Precautions Changing the BatteryDisplay Messages Troubleshooting Guide Cordless Phone Solutions Causes of Poor Reception Battery SolutionsGeneral Product Care Accessory InformationAC Power adaptor Handset Replacement BatteryThomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis, Warranty AssistanceLimited Warranty Product Registration Limitation of Warranty How state law relates to this warrantyIf you purchased your product outside the USA Page Index Handset Voicemail Warranty Assistance West 103rd Street