GE 0007634, 28165, 28165xx2, 28165xx3, 28165xx4, 28165xx5, 28165xx6, 28166, 8165

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.

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

GE manual - page 7

Models: 0007634 28165 28165xx2 28165xx3 28165xx4 28165xx5 28165xx6 28166 8165