GE 81, 28214xx2, 28214xx1, 0008579 manual Causes of Poor Reception, Battery Solutions

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Memory Dialing doesn’t work

•Make sure you programmed the memory location keys correctly.

•Did you follow proper dialing sequence?

Unit locks up and there is no communication between the handset and base

•Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back 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 16 hours.

Battery Solutions

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

•Short talk time

•Poor sound quality.

•Limited Range

•Charge indicator fails to turn on.

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.

•You’re out of range of the base.

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Contents Page Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyInterference Information Rights of the Telephone CompanyHearing Aid Compatibility HAC LicensingFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Information for Dect ProductTable of Contents Table of Contents Parts Checklist for 28214xx1 model IntroductionBefore You Begin Telephone Jack RequirementsInstallation Digital Security SystemImportant Installation Guidelines Base Layout Front ViewSignal strength Message Battery VoicemailHandset Layout Display IconsInstalling the Phone Installing the Handset BatteryBase Station Standby Screen Programming the TelephoneProgramming Functions Alarm Clock DailyInitial Setup From the Initial Setup MenuHandset Name Date and TimeTone/Pulse Area CodeLanguage Auto Talk RegistrationDe-Registration Sound Setup From the Sound Setup MenuGlobal De-registration Ringer ToneRinger Volume Reset SettingKey Tone From the Reset Settings Menu All SettingsVoicemail Vmwi / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset Visual IndicatorsTelephone Operation Making a Call Call TimerAnswering Calls Auto Standby Ringer Volume ShortcutFlash/Call Waiting Exit Last Number RedialPress the redial/format button. -OR Receiver Volume Control Paging from the Base/GroupMute Do Not Disturb D-N-DAdvanced Intercom Features Using Intercom with External Telephone CallsIntercom Operation Making an Auto Intercom CallTwo-Way Calling Transferring External Calls to Other HandsetsThree-Way Calling Caller ID CID Call Waiting Caller IDReceiving CID Records DateReviewing CID Records Storing CID Records In CID MemoryDialing a CID Number Deleting a CID Record Storing CID Records in Internal MemoryDeleting All CID Records Phonebook Review RecordsAdd Records From Phonebook Sub-MenuInserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number Edit RecordsDelete Records Dialing a Number from Internal MemoryChanging the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Troubleshooting Guide Cordless Phone Solutions Battery Solutions Causes of Poor ReceptionAccessory Information AC Power adaptorHandset Replacement Battery General Product CareWarranty Assistance Thomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis,Limited Warranty How state law relates to this warranty Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyIf you purchased your product outside the USA Page Index Handset Voicemail Warranty Assistance West 103rd Street