GE 000479, 28861, 28861xx2, 28861xx3, 8861 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 28861xx2)

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Base

Cordless

handset

2 AC power

adaptors

Telephone

line cord

Handset

battery

Coiled

handset cord

Cordless handset

charger

For Model 28861xx3 there will be ONE additional handset, battery pack, cover,

charge cradle and power adaptor than shown.

Base Handset

Handset battery

compartment

door

Desk pedestal/

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 Attaching the Desktop Pedestal Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power Connecting the Telephone Line Connecting the Corded Handset Setting the Ringer Volume Wall Mounting the Base Installing the Handset Battery Menu Operation Base Menu Selecting the Language Area Code LCD Contrast Dial Mode Date / Time Message Waiting Reset Handset Menu Handset Setting Ring Melody Ring Volume Low Battery No Coverage Key Tone Auto Talk (Daily) Alarm Handset Name Language Screen Contrast Reset Handset Base Setting Change PIN Dial Mode Message Waiting (VMWI) Reset Base Date / Time Registration Register Remove Handset (De-registration) Basic Operation Making a Call Corded Handset Cordless Handset Receiving a Call Speakerphone Operation Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Base Switch between Speakerphone & Receiver on the Cordless Handset Special Features Page All Cordless Handsets from Base Mute Pause Flash Keypad Lock (only for cordless handset) Hold (only for base) Redial Function Dial a Number from the Redial Memory Save Redial Memory Delete a Single Redial Memory Delete All Redial Memory Intercom Operation Base to Cordless Handset Cordless Handset to Base Cordless Handset to Cordless Handset Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls Two-Way Calling Three Way Conference Call Call Transfer Caller ID (CID) Call Waiting Caller ID Receiving CID Records CID Memory Record Storage Reviewing CID Records Dialing a CID Number Deleting CID Records Delete a Single CID Record Delete All CID Records Phonebook Review Phonebook Storing Name and Number into Phonebook Storing CID Records in Phonebook Edit Phonebook Entry Delete Phonebook Entry Dial Record from Phonebook Changing the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions Battery Solutions Causes of Poor Reception General Product Care Warranty Assistance Limited Warranty Accessory Information 4 Index A B C D Index K L M N AVISO

GE Introduction, Before You Begin

Models: 000479 28861 28861xx2 28861xx3 8861