Making a Call, Answering a Call, Volume, Call Timer | GE 28041xx4

Making a Call

1.Pick up the handset, and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number.

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Dial the number and then press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.

2.When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up.

Answering a Call

Check the display to see who is calling.

NOTE: You can only use one handset at a time. UNAVAILABLE will be displayed if other handset is in use.

1.Pick up the handset, and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset.

2.When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up.

Volume

When the handset is ON (in talk mode), you may adjust the receiver volume by pressing the 6 or 5 button. There are four volume levels to choose from. When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached, the phone beeps twice. VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum.

Call Timer

After you press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of time of the call.

Auto Standby

Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off the hook (or during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.

Flash/Call Waiting

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display.

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GE 28041xx4, 8011, 28041xx2, 28041xx1 Making a Call, Answering a Call, Volume, Call Timer, Auto Standby, Flash/Call Waiting

Contents

Model Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone Company Licensing Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Before You Begin Parts Checklist for modelIntroduction Make sure your package includes the items shown here Telephone Jack Requirements InstallationCompany to find out how to get one installed Digital Security System Important Installation Guidelines Handset Layout Menu Base Layout Review Installing the Phone Installing the Handset BatteryBattery Pack Black wire Base Station Wall Mounting Answering System Setup Setting the Voice Prompt LanguageVoice Time/Day Stamp and Real Time Clock Speaker Volume Recording the Outgoing AnnouncementSample Single Mailbox Outgoing Announcement Audible Quick Setup Guide Programming the TelephoneReviewing and Choosing the Announcement Phone Setting Language Is no Area CodeRegistration Number. You will hear a confirmation tone Handset Name Deregistration Select NO, if you do not want to deregister Default is YESGlobal De-Registration No YES CONFIRM? shows on the display Display Setting Default SettingWallpaper Color Scheme Set Contrast Ringer Tone Ringer VolumeFrom the Sound Setting menu Key Tone Answering System Operation Message Counter Screening Calls from the Base Mailbox IndicatorLeaving a Message Memory Full Erasing Messages To erase a message using the handsetMessages Playback To erase a message while it is playing Answering System Remote Access Remote Access from Cordless HandsetLeaving a Memo Remote Access Security Code Ring to Answer Remote feature lets you perform the following functions Remote Access from Another LocationWhen the answering system picks up New Message Alert Telephone Operation CHARGE/IN USE Indicator on the BaseVisual Ring Indicator on the Handset Standby Screen Making a Call VolumeCall Timer Answering a Call Last Number Redial ExitPaging from the Base/Group Ringer Volume Shortcut MuteHandset to Handset Paging To cancel, press the do not Disturb button again Do Not Disturb DNDRoom Monitor Intercom Operation Handset to Handset Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom FeaturesUsing Intercom with External Telephone Calls Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Transferring Calls to Other Handsets Call TransferThree-way Conferencing One touch three-way conferencing by another handset Caller ID CID Call Waiting Caller ID Storing CID Records In CID Memory CID Error CodesReceiving CID Records Reviewing CID Records Ten digits Storing CID Records into Phone BookEleven digits Seven digits Deleting a CID Record Deleting All CID Records Phone Book Adding Phone Book Entries Storing the Last Number Dialed Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to your desired picture Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode Reviewing Phone Book Records Deleting a Phone Book Record Dial a phone book record while in talk modeEditing a Phone Book Record Dialing a Phone Book Record Chain Dialing from Phone Book One-Time Software InstallationPicture Download Download Your Own Image Choosing the Downloaded Image as Wallpaper Refer to Section Telephone Setup/Display Setting/ WallpaperImage Downloading Image Editing Recording Ringer Tones Record Your Own Ringer Tones Press the Select button to enter Record with Included Audio Cable or an Optional HeadsetUse the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the Audiocable or To replay the recorded ringer tone Choosing the Recorded Sound Clip as Ringer Tone Refer to Section Telephone Setup/Sound Setting/Ringer ToneRecord with the Handset Microphone Assigning the Recorded Sound Clip to Phone Book Record Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Changing the BatteryConnecting the Belt Clip Belt Clip and Optional Headset Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Memory locations Indicates the battery needs to be chargedIndicates the handset is in speakerphone mode Handset Telephone Solutions Handset Sound SignalsTroubleshooting Guide Answering System Display MessagesPage Caller ID Solutions Handset displays Handset Needs Registration Battery Solutions Causes of Poor ReceptionGeneral Product Care Service Accessory Information Index 49 W Limited Warranty For how long after your purchase If you purchased your product outside the USA Model