GE 28851 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Telephone Solutions

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Troubleshooting Guide

Telephone Solutions

No dial tone

Check or repeat installation steps:

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

Connect another phone to the same jack. If it doesn’t work, the problem might be 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).

Make sure the battery pack (in the handset) is properly installed.

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.

Handset does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer software switch is set to on.

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

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

Check for a dial tone.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

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

Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.

Charge the battery (for 16 hours).

Unit beeps

Clean the charging contacts on the cordless handset and base charge cradle with a soft cloth or an eraser.

See solutions for “No dial tone ” on previous page.

Replace the battery.

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Contents Page Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyInterference Information Rights of the Telephone CompanyFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing Information for Dect ProductTable of Contents Another Location Introduction Before You BeginTelephone Jack Requirements Installation Important Installation GuidelinesDigital Security System Handset Layout DisplayBase Layout PLAY/STOPInstalling the Phone Installing the Handset BatteryBase Station Answering System Setup Handset AccessAnswerer Set Prompt Language Rings to AnswerSpeaker Volume Message AlertSecurity Code Voice Instruction Recording the Outgoing AnnouncementReviewing and Choosing the Announcement GOOG411 Programming Functions Programming the TelephoneStandby Screen Phone BookAdd Records Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored NumberEdit Records Delete RecordsDialing a Number from Internal Memory Ignore The Incoming CallRoom Monitor applicable only with additional handsets Set Alarm Clock Handset Setup LanguageHandset Name Ringer Volume Ringer ToneVIP Melody Storing VIP MelodyChanging a Stored VIP Melody Record Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody RecordKey Tone Set Day/Time EqualizerArea Code Tone/PulseRegistration De-RegistrationDefault Setting Global De-registrationTelephone Operation Visual IndicatorsVmwi / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset BaseSpeakerphone Operation Making a CallAnswering Calls Auto Standby Call TimerRinger Volume Shortcut Flash/Call WaitingLast Number Redial ExitPaging from the Base/Group Handset to Handset PagingPaging All Handsets from a Handset Applicable only with additional handsetsReceiver Volume Control MuteDo Not Disturb D-N-D Intercom Operation Making an Intercom CallReceiving an Intercom Call Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom FeaturesUsing Intercom with External Telephone Calls Two-Way CallingCaller ID CID Transferring External Calls to Other HandsetsStoring CID Records In CID Memory Call Waiting Caller IDReceiving CID Records Reviewing CID RecordsDialing a CID Number Storing CID Records in Internal MemoryDeleting a CID Record Deleting All CID RecordsMessage Counter Indicator Answering System OperationLeaving a Message/Memo Screening Calls from the Base Message PlaybackMemory Full Erasing Messages To erase a message while it is playingRemote Access Cordless HandsetScreening Calls from the Handset Accessing the Answering System from Another Location Press this buttonConnecting the Belt Clip Connecting an Optional Headset to the HandsetBelt Clip and Optional Headset Changing the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsDisplay Messages ChargingRegistration Handset Sound Signals Answering System Display MessagesTroubleshooting Guide Telephone SolutionsCaller ID Solutions Battery SolutionsAnswering System Solutions Causes of Poor Reception General Product CareWarranty Assistance Thomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis,Limited Warranty What we will doIf you purchased your product outside the USA Index GOOG411Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Accessory Information Description Model noThomson Inc