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Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist (for model 28310xx1)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base/Gateway | AC power | Handset |
| adaptor |
2 AAA | Handset | Battery |
Nickel-metal | charge | compartment |
Hydride batteries | cradle | cover |
Belt | Ethernet | Telephone |
clip | cable | line cord |
Contents
Quick Guide
On pages
Page
Introduction
Equipment Approval Information
Notification to the Local Telephone Company
Interference Information
Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC
Licensing
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
Table of Contents
Phone Settings
Cordless Settings
Limited Warranty
Parts Checklist for model
Before You Begin
Base/Gateway
Belt
Installation
Important Installation Guidelines
Telephone Jack Requirements
Digital Security System
Handset Layout
Base Layout
End/Power button/Skype status
Left soft button
Right soft button
Call/Speaker button
Installing the Phone
Installing the Handset Battery
Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset
Insert the batteries
Base Station
Button until the handset powers on
First Time Start Up
Find your preferred language
Enter your local area code. Press to continue
If you do not have a Skype account, follow this procedure
Use To input punctuation marks from Symbols table
Getting Started with Skype
Create a New Skype Account
Sign Into a Skype Account
You are then directed to the Skype
Contacts
Add a Skype Contact
Press to accept, to decline
To send a
Add a SkypeOut or Landline Contact
Make and Receive Calls
Search for Skype Users
Call a Skype Contact
View profile Displays the selected name’s profile
Adjust the Earpiece Volume
Dial a Landline Number
Receive a Call
To dial a landline number
Mute the Microphone
Speakerphone
Start a New Call During a Call
Way Conference Calling
Skype Features Supported by the GE/Skype Phone
Radio Battery Status Signal Notifications
Main Display
Online Current time Status Skype credit Action
Silent mode is active
Setting, depending on the current screen
Missed call
New voicemail
Programming Your Phone
Main Menu
Main Menu
Use or to navigate and highlight
Skype Settings
Password for automatic sign-in. Press to accept, to decline
Sign into Skype
Press to select Contacts
Send Voicemail to a Contact
View Contact’s Skype Profile
Advanced Contact Menu
Rename a Contact
From the idle screen, press to enter the main menu
Edit a SkypeOut Contact Number
Block/Unblock a Contact
Call History
Request Contact Details
Be indicated by
Details View details regarding the call
Caller ID CID
Receiving CID Records
Call Waiting Caller ID
Delete Remove the entry
Dialing Landline or Skype calls from Call History
Storing Landline CID or Skype Records in Internal Memory
By pressing Again
To select the desired calling method
Listen to your voicemail
Deleting a CID Record
Voicemails
Contacts Requests
Add Contact
Phone Number See Intercom
Receiving an Intercom Call
Sign Out
My Profile
Press and to select your preferred status Offline
Change your Skype profile
Change Password
Auto Sign
Private, press to select options Edit, Remove, Add
Choose auto or manual sign
Services
Search
Skype Credit
SkypeIn
Call Forward
Settings Call Divert
Voicemail
Welcome Message
Privacy
Voicemail Activation
Incoming Alert Type
Manage Blocked Users
Tones
Ringing Volume
Ring Tones
Intercom Ring Tones
Landline Ring Tones
Register / Deregister your handset
Cordless Settings
Time & Date
Phone Settings
Handset Name
Contrast
Language
Preferred Line
Region
Internet Settings
Information
Advanced
Support information
Firmware Update
Skype Ports
To select your preferred version
Reset
Changing the Battery
Battery Safety Precautions
Unit beeps
Troubleshooting Guide
Telephone Solutions
Caller ID Solutions
Skype Solutions
Time on the idle display is incorrect
Base station does not receive an IP address
Cannot connect to Skype from my workplace or school
Cannot make a SkypeOut call
SkypeOut call does not reach the person intended
Shown as
Main menu Skype Call History is suddenly empty
Battery Solutions
Handset does not charge when placed in the charger
Place the handset in the charger
Button
Causes of Poor Reception
Accessory Information
General Product Care
Name of store
Service
Or refer inquiries to
Limited Warranty
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA
Limitation of Warranty
How state law relates to this warranty
Product Registration
Accessory Information Add a Skype Contact
Index
Sign into Skype Sign Out Skype Credit
Reset Welcome Message Ring Tones Ringing Volume
Send Voicemail to a Contact Service
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