GE 0007634, 28165, 28165xx2, 28165xx3, 28165xx4, 28165xx5, 28165xx6, 28166, 8165 Handset Telephone Set Up

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Handset Telephone Set Up

NOTE: Changing menu settings on the handset will only change the

settings on the handset, and changing menu settings on the base will

only change the settings on the base. For example, if you change the

language on the handset, it will not change the language on the base.

Using the Soft Keys

On the handset, there are two buttons under the display which represent several

Soft Key (programmable) functions. Use these buttons to activate the Soft Key icons that

appear in the display. The following programmable menus are available: Messages, Caller

ID, Ringer, Registration, Handset Name, Date/Time, Language, Room Monitor and Area

Code.

NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/CANCEL button at

any time to exit.

Handset Display Prompt Language

The default display prompt language is English.

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

. Press the MENU (SKR) to go to the main menu.

3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to LANGUAGE.

4. Press the SELECT (SKL) to conrm.

5. Press the 5 or 6 buttons to select ENGLISH, FRANCAIS or ESPANOL.

6. Press the SELECT (SKL) to save the selection.

Messages

The display on the handset shows # MSG when you have messages.

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

. Press the MENU (SKR) to access the main menu.

3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to MESSAGES.

4. Press the SELECT (SKL) to conrm.

5. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to desired MAILBOX 1 or 2.

6. Press the SELECT (SKL) to access the option menu. ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS

shows in the display and unit announces the following:

• Press  to play messages.

• Press  to stop.

• Press 0 while playing a message to erase.

Contents

Main Equipment Approval Information Interference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Licensing Page Page Table of Contents Page Before You Begin Parts Checklist Telephone Jack Requirements Installation Digital Security System Important Installation Guidelines Handset Layout Base Layout 1 Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery Installing the Base Station Installing the Backup Batteries on Base Unit Connecting the Base Station Wall Mounting the Base Base Speakerphone Set Up Speakerphone Volume Using the Soft Keys Turning the Answerer(s) On or Off Base Voice/Display Prompt Language Base Name Base Date/Time Set Date/Time Time Format Date Format Tone/Pulse Base - Set Local Area Codes Base Ringers Base Ringer Volume Base Ringer Tone Base VIP Melody Tone Base Key Tone Answerer Setup Answer ON/OFF 0 Outgoing Announcement Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement Recording the Outgoing Announcement Changing the Outgoing Announcement 1 Base Rings To Answer Security Code Forwarding Messages Set Forwarding Messages Forwarding Messages ON/OFF View Unit ID Number of Retries 3 Handset Telephone Set Up Using the Soft Keys Handset Display Prompt Language Messages 4 Caller ID Receiving Caller ID Delete Caller ID Storing Caller ID 5 Handset Ringers Handset Ringer Volume Handset Ringer Tone 6 Handset VIP Melody Handset Registration 7 Handset Name Handset Date/Time Set Date/Time 8 Time Format Language Room Monitor 9 Handset - Setting Local Area Codes Basic Operation Charge/In Use Indicator Answering a Call Making a Call Flash Number Redial Volume Base Speakerphone Cordless Handset Hold Paging the Cordless Handset Global De-registration 3 Room Monitor Call Transfer Push to Talk 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 Page Caller ID (CID) L1 OPTION FORMAT 09:37 PM 07/24 317-123-4567 Storing CID Records (In CID Memory) Reviewing Call Records Dialing a Caller ID Number Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Deleting CID Records Memory Storing a Name and Number in Memory Storing the Last Number Dialed Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Reviewing a Stored Number Changing a Stored Number Deleting Records Stored in Memory Dialing a Number from Memory 4 Chain Dialing from Memory Transferring Memory Transferring memory from the handset to the base: Transferring memory from the base to a handset: Answering System Operation Handset Messages Indicator Screening Calls from the Base Message Playback Base Unit Memory Full Erasing Messages Leaving a Memo Base Unit Remote Access Belt Clip and Optional Headset Connecting the Belt Clip Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Changing the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions Telephone Solutions Battery Solutions Answering System Solutions 5 General Product Care Causes of Poor Reception Warranty Assistance Limited Warranty Page Accessory Information A B C D E F G H I L N O P R S Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones