GE 28821 manual

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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.

Memory dialing doesn’t work

Did you program the memory location keys correctly?

Did you follow proper dialing sequence?

Unit locks up and no communication between the base and cordless handset

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.

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Contents Page Important Information Telephone Network Information Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC REN NumberLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents From Another Location Answering System Display Messages Before You Begin IntroductionTelephone Jack Requirements Digital Security System InstallationImportant Installation Guidelines Handset Layout Memo button Voicemail indicatorBase Layout Top & Front Views Installing the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneBase Station Answerer Answering System SetupHandset Access From the Answerer Menu Set Prompt LanguageRings to Answer Security Code Speaker VolumeMessage Alert Recording the Outgoing Announcement Voice InstructionReviewing and Choosing the Announcement Sample Outgoing AnnouncementStandby Screen Programming the TelephoneProgramming Functions Phone BookInserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number Add RecordsDelete Records Edit RecordsRoom Monitor applicable only with additional handsets Dialing a Number from Internal MemoryIgnore The Incoming Call Set Alarm Clock Language Handset SetupFrom the Handset Setup Menu Ringer Tone Handset NameVIP Melody Ringer VolumeChanging a Stored VIP Melody Record Storing VIP MelodySet Day/Time Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody RecordKey Tone Tone/Pulse EqualizerArea Code De-Registration RegistrationSelect 2NO, if you do not want to de-register Global De-registrationTelephone Operation Visual IndicatorsAnswering Calls Speakerphone OperationMaking a Call Ringer Volume Shortcut Call TimerAuto Standby Flash/Call WaitingExit Last Number RedialHandset to Handset Paging Applicable only with additional handsetsPaging All Handsets from a Handset Receiver Volume ControlPaging from the Base/Group MuteMaking an Intercom Call Intercom OperationDo Not Disturb D-N-D Receiving an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom FeaturesTransferring External Calls to Other Handsets Caller ID CIDStoring CID Records In CID Memory Call Waiting Caller IDReceiving CID Records Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Reviewing CID RecordsDialing a CID Number Deleting All CID Records Deleting a CID RecordLeaving a Message/Memo Message Counter IndicatorAnswering System Operation Message Playback Screening Calls from the BaseMemory Full Erasing MessagesCordless Handset Remote AccessTo erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox To erase a message from the handsetScreening Calls from the Handset Accessing the Answering System from Another LocationWhen the answering system picks up Belt Clip and Optional Headset Connecting the Belt ClipConnecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Battery Safety Precautions Changing the Battery Charging Display MessagesPaging or Incomplete DataAnswering System Display Messages Handset Sound SignalsTelephone Solutions Page Battery Solutions Answering System SolutionsCaller ID Solutions General Product Care Causes of Poor ReceptionWarranty 28801 Accessory InformationTo order, call the nearest distributor for your area Ontario 905 Manitoba 204 British Columbia 604 Quebec 514Index Recording the Outgoing Announcement Model