GE 28213 Series 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 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 Intercom Operation Deleting a CID RecordParts Checklist for 28213 model IntroductionBefore You Begin BaseInstallation Telephone Jack RequirementsDigital Security System Wall plateImportant 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 Visual Indicators All SettingsTelephone Operation VoicemailVmwi / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset HandsetSpeakerphone Operation Making a CallCall Timer Ringer Volume ShortcutAuto Standby Answering CallsFlash/Call Waiting Last Number RedialExit Press the redial/format button. -ORReceiver Volume Control Paging from the Base/GroupMute Do Not Disturb D-N-DGOOG411 Making an Auto Intercom Call Intercom OperationApplicable only with additional handsets Advanced Intercom Features Using Intercom with External Telephone CallsReceiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Two-Way CallingTransferring External Calls to Other Handsets 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 MemoryEleven digits Ten digitsDeleting a CID Record Deleting All CID RecordsPhonebook Review RecordsAdd Records From Phonebook Sub-MenuEdit Records Delete RecordsDialing a Number from Internal Memory Changing the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsDisplay Messages Troubleshooting Guide Cordless Phone Solutions Battery Solutions Causes of Poor ReceptionGeneral Product Care Warranty AssistanceThomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis, Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseIf you purchased your product outside the USA Accessory Information AC Power adaptorHandset Replacement Battery Belt ClipIndex GOOG411Handset Voicemail Warranty Assistance Thomson Inc