Before You Begin, Parts Checklist for model, Base/Gateway

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	Handset

2 AAA	Handset	Battery
Nickel-metal	charge	compartment
Hydride batteries	cradle	cover

Belt	Ethernet	Telephone
clip	cable	line cord

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GE 810 manual Before You Begin, Parts Checklist for model, Base/Gateway, Belt, Clip

Contents

Quick Guide On pagesPage Introduction Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone Company Interference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Phone Settings Cordless SettingsLimited Warranty Parts Checklist for model Before You BeginBase/Gateway Belt Installation Important Installation GuidelinesTelephone Jack Requirements Digital Security System Handset Layout Base Layout End/Power button/Skype status Left soft buttonRight soft button Call/Speaker button Installing the Phone Installing the Handset BatteryLocate the battery compartment on the back of the handset Insert the batteries Base Station Button until the handset powers on First Time Start UpFind 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 tableGetting Started with Skype Create a New Skype Account Sign Into a Skype Account You are then directed to the Skype Contacts Add a Skype ContactPress to accept, to decline To send a Add a SkypeOut or Landline Contact Make and Receive Calls Search for Skype UsersCall a Skype Contact View profile Displays the selected name’s profile Adjust the Earpiece Volume Dial a Landline NumberReceive a Call To dial a landline number Mute the Microphone SpeakerphoneStart a New Call During a Call Way Conference Calling Skype Features Supported by the GE/Skype Phone Radio Battery Status Signal NotificationsMain Display Online Current time Status Skype credit Action Silent mode is active Setting, depending on the current screenMissed call New voicemail Programming Your Phone Main MenuMain Menu Use or to navigate and highlight Skype Settings Password for automatic sign-in. Press to accept, to declineSign into Skype Press to select Contacts Send Voicemail to a Contact View Contact’s Skype ProfileAdvanced Contact Menu Rename a Contact From the idle screen, press to enter the main menu Edit a SkypeOut Contact NumberBlock/Unblock a Contact Call History Request Contact DetailsBe indicated by Details View details regarding the call Caller ID CID Receiving CID RecordsCall Waiting Caller ID Delete Remove the entry Dialing Landline or Skype calls from Call History Storing Landline CID or Skype Records in Internal MemoryBy pressing Again To select the desired calling method Listen to your voicemail Deleting a CID RecordVoicemails Contacts Requests Add ContactPhone Number See Intercom Receiving an Intercom Call Sign Out My ProfilePress and to select your preferred status Offline Change your Skype profile Change Password Auto SignPrivate, press to select options Edit, Remove, Add Choose auto or manual sign Services SearchSkype Credit SkypeIn Call Forward Settings Call DivertVoicemail Welcome Message PrivacyVoicemail Activation Incoming Alert Type Manage Blocked UsersTones Ringing Volume Ring TonesIntercom Ring Tones Landline Ring Tones Register / Deregister your handset Cordless SettingsTime & Date Phone Settings Handset NameContrast Language Preferred Line Region Internet Settings InformationAdvanced Support information Firmware Update Skype Ports To select your preferred version Reset Changing the BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Unit beeps Troubleshooting GuideTelephone Solutions Caller ID Solutions Skype Solutions Time on the idle display is incorrect Base station does not receive an IP addressCannot connect to Skype from my workplace or school Shown as Main menu Skype Call History is suddenly empty Battery Solutions Handset does not charge when placed in the chargerPlace the handset in the charger Button Causes of Poor Reception Accessory InformationGeneral Product Care Name of store ServiceOr refer inquiries to Limited Warranty Products purchased or serviced outside the USA Limitation of WarrantyHow 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 VolumeSend Voicemail to a Contact Service Page Page Skype, SkypeMe, SkypeOut, SkypeIn, Skype Voicemail Skype logo and the S logo are trademarks of Skype

Introduction

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist (for model 28310xx1)

Base/Gateway

Belt

clip