Changing the Battery, Battery Safety Precautions, Reset | RCA 28310

Reset

To restore the GE/Skype phone back to factory settings you can reset the phone and base. Please note, though, that all your personal settings will be lost.

1.From the idle screen, press to enter the main menu.

2.Press and to select Settings.

3.Press and to select Advanced.

4.Press and to select Reset.

Changing the Battery

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model BYD NiMH H-AAA 900mAh 1.2V, rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride AAA batteries, which is compatible with this unit.

1.Make sure handset is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery.

2.Remove the battery compartment door.

3.Remove the batteries from the handset.

4.Insert the new batteries.

5.Put the battery compartment door back on.

6.Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge.

Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

Battery Safety Precautions

•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Batteries of this type could release toxic materials which can cause injury.

•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal Hydride battery listed in the User’s Guide.

•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the rechargeable battery (or batteries).

For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.

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RCA 28310 manual Changing the Battery, Battery Safety Precautions, Reset

Contents

Quick Guide On pagesPage Introduction Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone Company Licensing Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Limited Warranty Important Information Parts Checklist for modelBefore You Begin Telephone Jack Requirements InstallationImportant Installation Guidelines Digital Security System Handset Layout Base Layout Right soft button End/Power button/Skype statusLeft soft button Call/Speaker button Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset Installing the PhoneInstalling the Handset Battery Insert the batteries Base Station Find your preferred language Button until the handset powers onFirst Time Start Up Enter your local area code. Press to continue Getting Started with Skype If you do not have a Skype account, follow this procedureUse To input punctuation marks from Symbols table Create a New Skype Account Sign Into a Skype Account You are then directed to the Skype Add a Skype Contact Confirm contact can see you when youContacts Press to accept, to decline Use with SkypeOut or landline Add a SkypeOut or Landline ContactName and press Call a Skype Contact Make and Receive CallsSearch for Skype Users View profile Displays the selected name’s profile To dial a landline number Receive a CallDial a Landline Number Preferred line. Choose one of the following options Speakerphone Adjust the Earpiece VolumeMute the Microphone Start a New Call During a Call Main Display Radio Battery Status Signal NotificationsOnline Current time Status Skype credit Action Missed call Silent mode is activeSetting, depending on the current screen New voicemail Main Menu Programming your PhoneMain Menu Use or to navigate and highlight Sign into Skype Skype SettingsPassword for automatic sign-in. Press to accept, to decline Press to select Contacts Advanced Contact Menu Send Voicemail to a ContactView Contact’s Skype Profile Rename a Contact Block/Unblock a Contact Edit a SkypeOut Contact NumberFrom the idle screen, press to enter the main menu Be indicated by Call HistoryRequest Contact Details Details View details regarding the call Call Waiting Caller ID Caller ID CIDReceiving CID Records Delete Remove the entry By pressing Again Dialing Landline or Skype calls from Call HistoryStoring Landline CID or Skype Records in Internal Memory To select the desired calling method Voicemails Deleting a CID RecordListen to your voicemail Phone Number See Intercom Contacts RequestsAdd Contact Receiving an Intercom Call Press and to select your preferred status Offline Sign OutMy Profile Change your Skype profile Private, press to select options Edit, Remove, Add Change PasswordAuto Sign Choose auto or manual sign Skype Credit ServicesSearch SkypeIn Voicemail Settings Call DivertCall Forward Voicemail Activation PrivacyWelcome Message Tones Manage Blocked UsersIncoming Alert Type Intercom Ring Tones Ringing VolumeRing Tones Landline Ring Tones Time & Date Cordless SettingsRegister / Deregister your handset Contrast Phone SettingsHandset Name Language Preferred Line Region Advanced Internet SettingsInformation Support information Firmware Update Skype Ports To select your preferred version Battery Safety Precautions Changing the BatteryReset Telephone Solutions Troubleshooting GuideUnit beeps Caller ID Solutions Skype Solutions Cannot connect to Skype from my workplace or school Base station does not receive an IP addressTime on the idle display is incorrect Shown as Cannot make a SkypeOut callSkypeOut call does not reach the person intended Main menu Skype Call History is suddenly empty Place the handset in the charger Battery SolutionsHandset does not charge when placed in the charger Button General Product Care Accessory InformationCauses of Poor Reception Or refer inquiries to ServiceName of store Limited Warranty How state law relates to this warranty Products purchased or serviced outside the USALimitation of Warranty Product Registration Index Firmware Update Contact First Time Start UpBase Layout Handset Layout Base Station Handset Name Notification Alert Model Skype, SkypeMe, SkypeOut, SkypeIn, Skype VoicemailSkype logo and the S logo are trademarks of Skype Rev Dom E/S Thomson Inc 07-09