GE 28001 setup guide Naming the Handset, Advanced Intercom Features, Warranty Assistance

Naming the Handset

1. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters).

NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the DELETE button to backspace and delete one character at a time.

2.Press the MUTE/PROG button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset name shows in the display.

De-Registration

De-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep the handset near the base.

From the Handset Setup Menu:

1.Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME( 6 or 5) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION sub-menu.

2.Press the MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. DEREGISTRATION 1YES 42NO - - - shows in the display The default setting is "2NO".

3.Use the touch-tone pad to select 1 for YES or 2 for NO. Or use the CALLER ID- VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

4.Select NO, if you do not want to de-register.

5.If you select 1YES, press the MUTE/PROG button and MOVE NEAR TO BASE displays for 2 seconds, then CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO appears in the display.

6.Press the touch-tone pad to select 1YES or 2NO, or use the CALLER ID-VOLUME(6 or 5) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.

7.If you select YES, press the MUTE/PROG button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then HANDSET X DEREGISTERED shows in the display to confirm the handset is deregistered.

NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display. To use the handset, you MUST re-register the handset using the Registration process.

Global De-registration(applicable only with additional handsets)

If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all handsets at the same time.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

1.Press and hold the page button on the base until the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base flashes.

2.Press and hold the page button on the base again until the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base flashes rapidly.

3.Press and release the page button on the base once. All handsets are de- registered and HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display.

Intercom Operation (applicable only with additional handsets)

The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls.

Making an Intercom Call

1.Make sure the handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press the INTERCOM button on the handset.

3.Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page.

NOTE: To cancel page, press the INTERCOM button again or the *EXIT button on the sending handset.

4. Wait for the person at the receiving handset to press the INTERCOM button.

NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within two minutes, the intercom call is automatically canceled. The originating handset displays NO ANSWER.

5.When finished, press the *EXIT button or INTERCOM button on either handset to deactivate the intercom.

NOTE: The system is expandable up to 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28001 handset with recharge cradle). When 4 handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercom operations at once, for example, 1st handset intercoms with 2nd handset while 3rd handset intercoms with 4th handset.

Receiving an Intercom Call

When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press the INTERCOM button or TALK/CALL BACK button.

Advanced Intercom Features

Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call

If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call is immediately terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user may press the TALK/CALL BACK button to answer the call.

Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls

During a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to page another handset and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom conversation. You may also have a three-way conversation between the external caller and the handsets, or you may transfer the external telephone call to another handset.

NOTE: Before you intercom/page another handset, you must decide whether you want to create a two-way or a three-way conversation.

Two-Way Calling

1.During an external call, press the INTERCOM button, and use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset number you want to call.

NOTE: The receiving handset presses the INTERCOM button to answer the intercom call. Both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation.

2.When finished, press the *EXIT button or INTERCOM button to end the intercom call, return to the talk mode, and resume your original telephone conversation.

Three-Way Calling

1.During an external call, press the INTERCOM button. LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION? shows in the display.

2.Use the touch-tone pad to select Handset #. You will hear a paging tone and PAGING shows in the originating handset’s display.

NOTE: PAGING FROM... shows in the display on the receiving handset, and the receiving handset presses the INTERCOM or TALK/ CALL BACK button to answer the intercom.

3.When the receiving handset connects, press the FORMAT/CONF button on the originating handset to conference with the receiving handset and the external caller. CONFERENCE shows in the display on the originating and receiving handsets.

NOTE: A handset can enter conference mode directly by pressing TALK/CALL BACK on the second handset during a call.

Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets

During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.

1.Press the INTERCOM button on the originating handset to put an external call on hold, and then page the receiving handset.

2.Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to select Handset #. You will hear a paging tone. PAGING shows on the originating handset’s display, and PAGING FROM... shows on the receiving handset’s display.

3.When the receiving handset connects, press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the originating handset to transfer the call.

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4.Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the originating handset to transfer the call. If the receiving handset does not answer within 30 seconds, the originating handset rings back and displays CALLBACK. If the originating handset does not answer within 20 seconds, the call is automatically dropped.

Warranty Assistance

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:

Thomson Inc.

Manager, Consumer Relations

P O Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.

Purchase date

Name of store