GE 28112 owner manual Interference Information, Introduction, Before You Begin, Handset Layout

Room Monitor

Model 28112 Series 25840

DECT 6.0 Cordless

Handset Speakerphone

Answering System

User’s Guide

Interference Information

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all

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 28112xx1)

Handset Layout

SPEAKER	VMWI Indicator
	display
DECT

TALK/CALL BACK

(button)

Installing the Phone

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model 5-2721 Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is compatible with this unit.

1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag
	and are separate from the handset.
2.	Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3.	Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.

Answering System Setup

This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the answering system.

•Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off.

The Message Counter indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator blinks when you have new messages.

NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.

Setting the Voice Prompt Language

The default voice prompt language is English.

To change the answering system’s voice prompt language,

Programming the Telephone

Standby Screen

The handset displays the handset number and user name.

USER NAME

HANDSET X

Programming Functions

Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28110 handset with charge cradle)

Important Information

limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.

Telephone Network Information

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line.

REN Number

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

13

	PLAY
	STOP
REVIEW	SKIP
MEMO	DELETE
VOLUME	ANNOUNCE
	1
ANS ON/OFF LANGUAGE
	2
HANDSET PAGE	DO NOT DISTURB				lume
				TALK
CHARGE/IN USE			format	CALL		delete
				BACK
			conf
Base	Wall mount	Telephone	redial	SPEAKER		program
				2		mute
				int
			1	y	stop	3
	bracket	line cord		8
			7			9
			4	5		6
			exit	se		#
				0
			memory			flash
						ans w

AC power	Battery		Handset	Handset
adaptor	compartment cover	Belt clip	battery pack

For Model 28112xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above.

For Model 28112xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above.

For Model 28112xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above.

Telephone Jack Requirements	Wall plate
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone
jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in
your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local	Modular

caller ID-volume

(button)

format/conf

(format/conference

button)

SPEAKER

(button)

redial

(button)

rev (review

button)

*TONE/exit

(button)

erase

(button)

memory (button)

Base Layout

caller ID-volume

(button)

ller ID-volu

me

ca

TALK

delete

format

CALL

delete

BACK

(button)

conf

redial

SPEAKER

program

mute/program

int

mute

(button)

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y

st

ip

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k

r

1

a

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s

3DEC

l

p

p

2ABC

int (button)

4GHI

5JKL

6MNO

skip (button)

7

9YZ

PO

8TUV

WX

play/stop

RS

exit

se

(button)

a

OP

#

r

e

0ER

#pause/ringer

memory

flash

(button)

a

ns

r

were

flash/answerer

(button)

NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way.

battery

pack

black wire

PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY	red wire

4.Insert the battery pack.

5.Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

Base Station

1.Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.

•Press the language button on front of base to change to the FRENCH voice prompt. The unit announces “OPTION FRANCAISE “ and Fr shows in the message counter.

•Press the Language button again to change to the SPANISH voice prompt. The unit announces “SELECCION ESPANOL” and SP shows in the message counter.

NOTE: To change to English, press the Language button again. En shows in the message counter.

NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected language. The voice prompt language cannot be switched remotely.

Voice Time/Day Stamp and Real Time Clock

1.Make sure the answering system is ON.

2.Press and hold the DAY/CHECK button to set the day of the week.

3.Press and hold the HOUR button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.). Example: 12AM, 1AM, or 12PM, 1PM.

4.Press and release the MIN button to advance the clock in one minute intervals. Press and hold to increase by 5-minute increments.

5.After the time is set, the real time clock will be displayed on the handset within 1 minute.

NOTE: You must set the day manually. You may choose to set the time manually as well, although the time is automatically transmitted by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the current time is set automatically when you receive your first CID record.

Speaker Volume

The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You may program the following items in main menu: Room Monitor and Handset Setup.

(applicable only with additional handsets)

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the mute/program button to go to the main menu.

3.Press caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.

4.Press mute/program button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu, ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION? shows in the display.

>ROOM MONITOR

EXTENSION?

5.Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset name/number to be monitored.

NOTE: When this phone system is expanded (up to 4 handsets by purchase of optional Model 28110 handset with recharge cradle), handsets are named HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, HANDSET 3 and HANDSET 4 respectively.

6.The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will turn on the speakerphone to monitor sound from the receiving handset.

NOTE: For room monitoring mode to work, the originating handset must NOT be on the cradle.

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.

Certain other communications devices may also use the 1.9 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the

1.9 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders,

	DAY/CHECK	HOUR	MIN
	(button)	(button)	(minute button)
SPEAKER volume	review
(buttons)	(button)
			Message Counter
			(indicator)
			PLAY/STOP
	13		(button)
			skip
			(button)
			delete
	memo	delete	(button)
	volume	announce
			1

2.	Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base
	and the other end into a modular jack.
3.	Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
	jack on the back of the base.
4.	Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use/VMWI indicator turns on,
	verifying the battery is charging.
5.	Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge

Use the volume (5 or 6) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to a comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the maximum.

Voice Instruction

If you need additional assistance, press the review button in standby mode and follow the voice instructions.

Recording the Outgoing Announcement

For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.

You may record 2 outgoing announcements in the answerer or choose the default for your current outgoing announcement.

1.Make sure the answering system is ON.

2.Press and hold the announce 1 or announce 2 button until the speaker announces

“RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER TONE“.

3.Begin speaking after you hear the beep.

4.Release the button when you finish your announcement.

NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the handsets will emit an alert tone approximately every 5 seconds if there is an incoming call. You may press the SPEAKER button to quit room monitor and answer the call.

NOTE: While in room monitoring mode, the originating handset can be switched to monitor by handset earpiece by pressing the TALK/CALL BACK button once. Switch back to speakerphone by pressing the SPEAKER button once.

NOTE: Press the *TONE/exit button on the handset to exit room monitor mode.

Handset Setup

1.	Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2.	Press the mute/program button to go to the main menu.
3.	Press caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.
4.	Press mute/program button to confirm and you may program the following items:
	Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone,
	Message Alert, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Area Code, Tone/Pulse, Registration,
	Deregistration and Default Setting.

NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

Model 28112	Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.
00015927 (Rev. 5 CAN E)	© 2007 Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd.
07-09	Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China	Marque(s) déposée(s)

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

		CAUTION:
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
		DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE		THE EXCLAMATION
FLASH AND ARROW	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO		POINT WITHIN THE
HEAD WITHIN THE	NOT REMOVE COVER (OR		TRIANGLE IS A
TRIANGLE IS A	BACK). NO USER		WARNING SIGN
WARNING SIGN	SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.		ALERTING YOU OF
ALERTING YOU OF	REFER SERVICING TO		IMPORTANT
“DANGEROUS	QUALIFIED SERVICE		INSTRUCTIONS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE	PERSONNEL.		ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.			THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and

some long-range cordless telephone systems.

Important Installation Guidelines

•Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.

•Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.

•Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

•Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

	ans on/off	language	announce1
		2
			(button)
	page	do not disturb
charge/in use			announce2
			(button)
memo	page	language
	(button)
(button)
		(button)	do not disturb
charge/in use/VMWI
	ans on/off		(button/indicator)
(indicator)
	(answerer button)

the phone, battery performance is compromised.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2714 or 5-2760 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Wall Mounting

1.Turn the base over.

2.Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the back of the base. Then push down and snap the pedestal into place.

3.Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)

NOTE : If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power adaptor cord and store inside the wall mounting bracket.

NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it when you hear the beep. Or, press the delete button while the announcement is reviewing.

Sample Outgoing Announcement

Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.

NOTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing announcement is 2 minutes.

Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement

Press and release the announce 1 or announce 2 button to review and select this one as your outgoing announcement.

NOTE: Press the PLAY/STOP button at any time to stop playing announcement.

NOTE: During programming, you may press the *TONE/exit button at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to the menu.

Language

From the Handset Setup Menu:

1.Press the caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the SET LANGUAGE sub-menu.

2.Press mute/program button to enter the menu. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.

3.Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP, or use the caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the desired language. English is the default setting.

4.Press the mute/program button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone and the selected language shows in the display.