GE 28213 Series 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 Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationRights of the Telephone Company Interference InformationLicensing Hearing Aid Compatibility HACFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Information for Dect ProductTable of Contents Deleting a CID Record Intercom OperationIntroduction Parts Checklist for 28213 modelBefore You Begin BaseTelephone Jack Requirements InstallationDigital Security System Wall plateImportant Installation Guidelines Front View Base LayoutMessage Battery Voicemail Signal strengthHandset Layout Display IconsInstalling the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneBase Station Programming Functions Programming the TelephoneStandby Screen Daily Alarm ClockFrom the Initial Setup Menu Initial SetupHandset Name Date and TimeLanguage Area CodeTone/Pulse Registration Auto TalkDe-Registration From the Sound Setup Menu Sound SetupGlobal De-registration Ringer ToneKey Tone Reset SettingRinger Volume All Settings Visual IndicatorsTelephone Operation VoicemailHandset Vmwi / Visual Ringer Indicator on HandsetSpeakerphone Operation Making a CallRinger Volume Shortcut Call TimerAuto Standby Answering CallsLast Number Redial Flash/Call WaitingExit Press the redial/format button. -ORPaging from the Base/Group Receiver Volume ControlMute Do Not Disturb D-N-DGOOG411 Applicable only with additional handsets Intercom OperationMaking an Auto Intercom Call Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls Advanced Intercom FeaturesReceiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Two-Way CallingCaller ID CID Transferring External Calls to Other HandsetsReceiving CID Records Call Waiting Caller IDStoring CID Records In CID Memory Reviewing CID RecordsStoring CID Records in Internal Memory Dialing a CID NumberEleven digits Ten digitsDeleting All CID Records Deleting a CID RecordReview Records PhonebookAdd Records From Phonebook Sub-MenuDelete Records Edit RecordsDialing a Number from Internal Memory Battery Safety Precautions Changing the Battery Display Messages Troubleshooting Guide Cordless Phone Solutions Causes of Poor Reception Battery SolutionsThomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis, Warranty AssistanceGeneral Product Care For how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your product outside the USA AC Power adaptor Accessory InformationHandset Replacement Battery Belt ClipGOOG411 IndexHandset Voicemail Warranty Assistance Thomson Inc