GE 28512 User manual

Model number:
28512
DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE

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Table of contents
Getting started
Parts checklist................................................1
Telephone base and charger
installation....................................................2
Telephone jack requirements .................2
Battery installation.......................................3
Battery charging...........................................4
Telephone base layout...............................5
Handset layout ..............................................6
Screen display icon......................................7
Settings
Dialing mode...................................................8
Programming your area code
(optional) .......................................................8
Reset...................................................................8
Registering a handset ................................9
Deregistering a handset............................9
Handset options
Handset name............................................ 10
Ringer volume............................................. 10
Ringer tone................................................... 11
Key tone......................................................... 11
Display language....................................... 12
Clock and alarm
Date and time ............................................. 13
Date format.................................................. 13
Time format.................................................. 13
Alarm............................................................... 14
Alarm melody.............................................. 14
Telephone operation
Make a call.................................................... 15
Predial a call................................................. 15
Answer a call ............................................... 15
End a call....................................................... 15
Speakerphone............................................. 15
Volume control ........................................... 15
Make a call using the redial
memory......................................................16
Save a number from the redial list to
the phonebook........................................ 16
Delete number from the redial list.....16
Mute................................................................. 16
Call waiting or call waiting with caller
ID service ................................................... 17
Voice mail service...................................... 17
Using multiple handsets......................... 17
Handset locator ......................................... 17
Intercom (for systems with multiple
handsets) ................................................... 18
To answer an incoming call during
intercom.....................................................18
To initiate an intercom during a
call................................................................. 18
Phonebook
Add a phonebook entry.......................... 20
Character table .......................................... 20
To view/call a phonebook entry.........21
To search a phonebook entry
alphabetically .......................................... 21
Chain dialing................................................ 21
Edit a phonebook entry .......................... 22
Delete phonebook entry......................... 22
Caller ID
Phonebook Caller-ID matching........... 23
Using Caller ID service ............................ 23
Calling from the call log.......................... 23
Save a number to the phonebook..... 24
Delete caller ID record............................. 24
Call log display screen messages...... 24
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide............................ 25
General Product Care.............................. 27
Important Safety Instructions .............28

FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA.................... 32
One Year Limited Warranty.................. 35
Index................................................................ 37

1
Getting started
Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and
original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Charger with adapter
(1 for 28512XE2
2 for 28512XE3
3 for 28512XE4)
Handset
(1 for 28512XE1
2 for 28512XE2
3 for 28512XE3
4 for 28512XE4)
Battery
compartment cover
(1 for 28512XE1
2 for 28512XE2
3 for 28512XE3
4 for 28512XE4)
Battery
(1 for 28512XE1
2 for 28512XE2
3 for 28512XE3
4 for 28512XE4)
Telephone line cord
Telephone base
User’s guide
Model number:
28512
DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE

Getting started
2
Telephone base and charger installation
Plug in the telephone line cord and the power adapter as shown below. Make
sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
Telephone jack requirements
To use this phone, you need a RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which
might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you do not have
a modular jack, call your local phone company to nd out how to have one
installed.
If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL lter is required (not
included). Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL
lter.
DSL lter (not
included) is
required if you
have DSL high
speed Internet
service.
Route the cords
through the
tabbed slot.
Telephone base installation
Charger
installation
CAUTION:
1. Use only the power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may
damage the unit.
2. To prevent re or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Getting started
3
Battery installation
CAUTION:
1. To reduce the risk of re or personal injury, use only the battery supplied with this product.
2. If the handset will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the battery and remove
it from the handset to prevent possible leakage.
Please fully charge your handset before use!
For optimum battery performance, charge the battery for 16 hours before rst
use.
NOTE: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our website at
www.gephones.com to order a replacement battery if necessary.
1. Plug the battery connector securely into
the socket inside the handset battery
compartment. Make sure that red and
black wires on the plug are properly
inserted into the socket as shown.
2. Place the battery
and the wire
inside the battery
compartment.
red
wire
black
wire
4. Place the handset onto the base (or charger) as
shown. An animated battery icon will display after
a few minutes to show that the handset battery
is successfully being charged. For optimum
performance, please allow the battery to charge
for 16 hours before rst use.
3. Align the cover
against the battery
compartment and
slide it upwards until it
clicks into place.
Animated
charging
indicator

Getting started
4
Battery charging
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and what actions
need to be taken.
Battery
indicators
Battery status Action
Battery icon is
scrolling.
Battery is charging. Keep the handset in the telephone base or
charger when not in use.
Battery icon is
on steadily.
Battery is completely
charged.
The handset is ready for use.
It will take approximately 2 hours for the
battery icon to indicate a full charge even
if the handset is only removed from the
telephone base or charger for a short time
and replaced. This is a normal operation
and does not indicate a battery issue.
Battery icon is
empty and the
screen shows
LOW BATTERY.
Battery is low. Place the handset in the telephone base or
charger to charge without interruption (at
least 30 minutes) before use.
The screen is
blank.
Battery has no power
while the handset is out
of the telephone base
or charger.
Place the handset in the telephone base
or charger for at least 16 hours without
interruption. See troubleshooting on page
25 for help if the screen remains blank
after charging.
The screen
shows INITIAL.
Battery power is not
enough to power
up the handset, or
the battery is not
connected to the
handset while the
handset is put in the
telephone base or
charger.
Place the handset in the telephone base or
charger to charge without interruption (at
least 30 minutes) before use.
Make sure the battery is securely connected
to the handset (refer to page 3).

Getting started
5
Telephone base layout
Find
Press to page all system
handsets.

Getting started
6
Handset layout
• Press to review the call
log when the telephone
is not in use.
• While in menu, press to
scroll up.
• During a call, press
to increase the incoming
volume.
ok
Press to select an item, or to
save an entry or setting.
• Press to make or answer
a call.
• During a call, press to
answer an incoming
call if you receive a call
waiting alert (if you
have subscribed to the
call waiting feature
from your service
provider).
menu
Press to show menu.
Press to change the telephone
number format (7 digits, 1+, or
1+ area code) for appropriate
dialing.
Press to mute a call, press again to
resume normal conversation.
• Press to review the
phonebook when the
telephone is not in use.
• While in menu, press to
scroll down.
• During a call, press to
decrease the incoming
volume.
del
• Press to delete the last number or letter
entered.
• While in menu, press to return to the
previous level without making changes.
• During a call, press to
hang up.
• During programming,
press to cancel and exit
without making changes.
redial
Press to review redial list.
• Press to make or
answer a call using the
speakerphone.
• During a call, press to
switch between
speakerphone and normal
handset use.
Press and hold to turn the
ringer o.
int
Press to initiate
an intercom
call or transfer
a call.