GE 28871 User manual

Model 28871
DECT 6.0 Telephone/
Answering System with
Cordless Handset
User's Guide

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Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specications.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference,
and () This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations.
Repairs to certied equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of
the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Interference Information
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with
residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with
instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is
ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference
is suspected and veried by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the
radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug
the equipment and receiver into separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a
qualied radio/television technician for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully
tested and complies with all limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules
and Regulations.

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Telephone Network Information
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,
the telephone company, where practicable, may notify you that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant
such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business. If
these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment,
the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain
uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from
your line.
REN Number
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line
and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not
all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be
certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you
should contact your local telephone company.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,47,009.

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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Information for DECT Product
This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the
1.9GHz to 1.9GHz frequency range. Installation of this equipment is subject to
notication and coordination with UTAM. Any relocation of this equipment must
be coordinated through and approved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted at
1-800-49-886.

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Important InformatIon ........................2
Interference InformatIon ....................2
telephone network InformatIon ........3
ren number ......................................3
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) ........3
lIcensIng ............................................3
fcc rf radIatIon exposure
statement ....................................4
InformatIon for dect product .........4
IntroductIon ......................................7
before you begIn ...............................7
Parts CheCklist .....................................7
telePhone JaCk requirements .............8
InstallatIon ........................................8
Digital seCurity system ........................8
imPortant installation guiDelines ......8
handset layout ..................................9
base layout ......................................10
InstallIng the phone .........................11
attaChing the DesktoP PeDestal .....11
ConneCting the aC Power ...............11
ConneCting the telePhone line 12
ConneCting the CorDeD
hanDset ........................................12
setting the ringer Volume ...............12
wall mounting the Base .................12
installing the hanDset Battery .......13
menu operatIon ...............................14
Base menu ...........................................14
seleCting the language .............14
area CoDe ....................................14
lCD Contrast .............................14
key tone .......................................15
Dial moDe ....................................15
Date / time ...................................15
message waiting .........................16
reset ..............................................16
handset menu ..................................17
hanDset setting .................................17
ring meloDy .................................17
ring Volume .................................17
low Battery .................................18
no CoVerage ................................18
key tone .......................................18
auto talk .....................................19
(Daily) alarm ................................19
hanDset name .............................19
language ......................................20
sCreen Contrast .........................20
reset hanDset .............................20
Base setting ........................................21
Change Pin..................................21
Dial moDe ....................................21
message waiting (Vmwi) .........22
reset Base ....................................22
Date / time ..................................23
registration .........................................23
register .........................................23
remoVe hanDset
(De-registration) .........................24
basIc operatIon ................................24
making a Call .....................................24
CorDless hanDset .......................24
CorDeD hanDset ..........................25
reCeiVing a Call .................................25
CorDless hanDset .......................25
CorDeD hanDset ..........................25
aDJusting the reCeiVer or sPeaker
Volume ............................................25
sPeakerPhone oPeration ...................25
switCh Between sPeakerPhone &
reCeiVer on the Base ..................26
switCh Between sPeakerPhone &
reCeiVer on the CorDless
hanDset ........................................26
sPeCial Features .................................26
Page all CorDless hanDsets From
Base ...............................................26
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temPorary tone ...........................26
mute ..............................................26
Pause .............................................26
Flash .............................................27
keyPaD loCk .................................27
holD ..............................................27
reDial FunCtion ..................................27
Dial a numBer From the reDial
memory ........................................27
saVe reDial memory ...................28
Delete a single reDial memory 28
Delete all reDial memory ........28
interCom oPeration............................28
Base to CorDless hanDset ........28
CorDless hanDset to Base ........29
CorDless hanDset to CorDless
hanDset ........................................29
reCeiVing an inComing Call During
an interCom Call .........................29
two-way Calling .......................29
three way ConFerenCe Call ....30
Call transFer ..............................30
caller Id (cId) ................................31
Call waiting Caller iD ....................31
reCeiVing CiD reCorDs .....................31
CiD memory reCorD storage ..........31
reViewing CiD reCorDs ....................32
Dialing a CiD numBer .......................32
Deleting CiD reCorDs ......................33
Delete a single CiD reCorD .....33
Delete all CiD reCorDs ............33
phonebook .......................................34
reView PhoneBook .............................34
storing name anD numBer into
PhoneBook .....................................34
storing CiD reCorDs in
PhoneBook .....................................35
eDit PhoneBook entry .......................35
Delete PhoneBook entry ..................36
Dial reCorD From PhoneBook .........36
answerIng system setup &
programmIng ............................37
auDiBle quiCk setuP guiDe ..............37
set answering system on/oFF .....37
setting the VoiCe PromPt language 37
Day/time ..............................................37
outgoing announCement ................38
announCe only on/oFF ...............38
reCorDing an announCement ...........38
reCorDing an answer only
announCement ..............................39
reViewing/Deleting a1/a2
announCements ............................39
remote aCCess CoDe ..........................39
remote aCCess ....................................40
set auDiBle message alert
on/oFF ........................................40
set numBer oF rings to answer .....41
reCorDing a memo .............................41
message PlayBaCk ..............................42
Deleting messages .............................42
imPortant inFormation .......................42
changIng the battery .......................43
Battery saFety PreCautions .............43
dIsplay messages ..............................44
handset sound sIgnals ....................44
troubleshootIng guIde .....................45
Caller iD solutions ...................46
Battery solutions .......................47
causes of poor receptIon .................47
general product care .....................47
warranty .........................................48
accessory InformatIon .....................49
Index ................................................50

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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 28871xx2)
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 28871xx3 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

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Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone
jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your
home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone
company to nd out how to get one installed.
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs,
microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference,
the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on
top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues,
move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 1.9 GHz
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.
If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s
manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid
interference. Typical devices that may use the 1.9 GHz frequency
for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and
some long-range cordless telephone systems.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, uorescent lighting,
microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate

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Handset Layout
Display
cancel/mute
(button)
pause
(button)
ash
(button)
menu/OK
(button)
speaker
(button)
talk
(button)
*/icon/tone
(button)
#/lock/
format
(button)
off
(button)
int
(intercom
button)
CID
(caller ID button)
phonebook
(button)
redial
(button)
Antenna Internal call
Phone Battery
Speakerphone
AM
AM
Key lock
PM
PM
Ringer off
NEW
Missed call
Mute
RPT
Repeat call

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Answering System
Base Layout
*/tone
(button)
phone menu/
OK (button) CID (Caller ID
button)
phonebook
(button) exit
(button) cancel (button)
phone volume
(button)
speaker (button)
mute/register (button)
redial (button)
page/intercom (button)
hold (button)
ash (button)
review up (button)
review down (button)
Phone Missed call
Speakerphone
RPT
Repeat call
Mute
AM
AM
Internal call
PM
PM
(Voice) Message Waiting
rec/memo
(record/memo button)
ans/menu (answerer
memo button)
delete (button)
repeat (button)
stop (button)
play (button)
skip (button)
message indicator
ans. volume up (button)
ans. volume down (button)
pause
(button) #/format (button)
ringer switch
(back of base)