GE 28851 Introduction, Before You Begin

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 28851)

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Base

Handset

Telephone line

cord

AC power

adaptor Handset

battery pack

Belt clip

Battery

compartment

cover

Wall mount

bracket

Contents

Main Equipment Approval Information Interference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Licensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Information for DECT Product Page Table of Contents Introduction Before You Begin Parts Checklist Telephone Jack Requirements Installation Digital Security System Important Installation Guidelines Handset Layout Base Layout Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery BATTERY PRESS DOWN FIRMLY Base Station Answering System Setup Answerer Handset Access Set Prompt Language Rings to Answer Message Alert Security Code Speaker Volume Voice Instruction Recording the Outgoing Announcement Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement GOOG411 Programming the Telephone Add Records Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence (of a Stored Number) Edit Records Delete Records Dialing a Number from Internal Memory Ignore The Incoming Call Room Monitor Set Alarm Clock Handset Setup Language Handset Name Ringer Tone Ringer Volume VIP Melody Storing VIP Melody Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record Key Tone Set Day/Time Equalizer Area Code Tone/Pulse Registration De-Registration Global De-registration Default Setting Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base Handset VMWI / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset Speakerphone Operation Making a Call Answering Calls Ignore The Incoming Call Call Timer Auto Standby Ringer Volume (Shortcut) Flash/Call Waiting Last Number Redial Exit Page Handset to Handset Paging Paging All Handsets from a Handset Paging from the Base/Group Page Mute Receiver Volume Control Do Not Disturb (D-N-D) Intercom Operation Making an Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom Features Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls Two-Way Calling Three-Way Calling Caller ID (CID) Call Waiting Caller ID Receiving CID Records Storing CID Records (In CID Memory) Reviewing CID Records Dialing a CID Number Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Deleting a CID Record Deleting All CID Records Answering System Operation Message Counter Indicator Leaving a Message/Memo Screening Calls from the Base Message Playback Memory Full Erasing Messages Remote Access Cordless Handset Screening Calls from the Handset Accessing the Answering System from Another Location Memory Full Belt Clip and Optional Headset Connecting the Belt Clip Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Changing the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Page Answering System Display Messages Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions Caller ID Solutions Battery Solutions Answering System Solutions Causes of Poor Reception General Product Care Warranty Assistance Limited Warranty Page A B C D E I K L M P Accessory Information Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones