GE 30524EE4 User manual

Model number:
30524
DECT 6.0 CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONE

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Table of contents
Getting started
Parts checklist................................................1
Telephone jack requirements .................2
Installing on a desk......................................2
Charger installation.....................................5
Wall mount installation..............................6
Battery installation.......................................9
Overview
Telephone base layout............................ 10
Handset layout ........................................... 12
Battery charging........................................ 13
Telephone base screen display
icon............................................................... 14
Handset screen display icon................ 15
Initial settings.................................... 16
Telephone operation
Make a call.................................................... 16
Predial a call................................................. 16
Answer a call ............................................... 16
End a call....................................................... 17
Speakerphone............................................. 17
Volume control ........................................... 17
Make a call using the redial
memory...................................................... 17
Save a number from the redial list to
the phonebook........................................ 18
Delete number from the redial list.....19
Mute................................................................. 19
Call waiting or call waiting with caller
ID service ................................................... 20
Using multiple handsets......................... 20
Voice mail service...................................... 21
Handset locator ......................................... 21
Intercom ........................................................ 22
To answer an incoming call during
intercom..................................................... 23
To initiate an intercom during a
call................................................................. 24
Push to talk (PTT)........................................ 26
Handset settings
Ringer volume............................................. 27
Ringer melody............................................. 27
Key tone......................................................... 28
Display language....................................... 28
Equalizer ........................................................ 29
Energy save.................................................. 29
Telephone base settings
Base ringer volume................................... 30
Base ringer melody................................... 30
Key tone......................................................... 30
Display language....................................... 31
Block list
To add a new entry................................... 32
To view the list............................................. 32
To edit an entry........................................... 33
To delete entry............................................ 34
Do not disturb
Global DND................................................... 35
Handset DND............................................... 35
Telephone base DND............................... 36
Clock and alarm
Date and time ............................................. 37
Time format.................................................. 38
Date format.................................................. 38
Alarm............................................................... 39
Alarm tone.................................................... 40
Phonebook
Add a phonebook record....................... 42
Character table .......................................... 44

To search a phonebook entry
alphabetically .......................................... 45
Edit a phonebook entry .......................... 46
Delete phonebook entry......................... 47
Caller ID
Using Caller ID service ............................ 48
Phonebook Caller-ID matching........... 48
Review/call from the call log................ 48
Save a number to the phonebook..... 49
Delete caller ID record............................. 50
Call log display screen messages......51
Answering system
Turning the answering system on or
o .................................................................. 52
Answering system and voice mail.....52
Message capacity ..................................... 52
Outgoing Announcement (OGA) ......... 52
New message indicator..........................53
Play the current outgoing
announcement ....................................... 53
Record outgoing announcement....... 53
Delete your recorded OGA .................... 54
Play the current outgoing
announcement ....................................... 54
Number of rings......................................... 55
Security code for remote access........ 56
Call screening ............................................. 57
Message playback using the
telephone base ....................................... 58
Message playback using the
handset....................................................... 58
Delete all messages ................................. 59
Message window....................................... 59
Access the answering system
remotely .....................................................60
Remote access commands.................. 60
Advanced settings
Dialing mode................................................ 61
Programming your area code
(optional) .................................................... 61
Reset................................................................ 62
Registering a handset ............................. 63
Deregistering a handset......................... 64
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide............................ 65
General Product Care.............................. 68
Important Safety Instructions ............. 69
FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA.................... 73
One Year Limited Warranty ..................77
Technical specication ........................... 79
Index................................................................ 80
Remote access operation card...........82

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
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Cordless handset
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Battery
compartment cover
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Battery
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Corded handsetHandset coiled cord
Telephone line cord
Telephone base with
convertible base
mount attached
User’s guide
Power adapter for
telephone base
Power adapter
for charger
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Model number:
30524
DECT 6.0 CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONE

Getting started
2
Installing on a desk
1. Make sure the wall mounting tab is in DESK position. Use a coin or
small at tool to rotate it if needed.
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 telephone service
provider 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.
Wall plate
Modular
telephone
line jack

Getting started
3
4. Plug one end of the coiled cord into the jack on the bottom of the
telephone base and the other end into the jack at the bottom of the
corded handset.
2. Turn the telephone base over and position it with the power jack
and telephone line jack facing towards you.
3. Press on the convertible base mount indicated by arrows below to
remove it from the telephone base.
WALL
WALL
WALL
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
THIS END UP
FOR DESK USE
WALL
DESK DESK
WALL WALL
Route the
cord through
the tabbed
slot.
WALL
WALL

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4
6. Turn the set over and place the handset on the cradle. Plug one end
of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the telephone
base and the other end into a modular jack.
7. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the jack on the back
of the telephone base and the larger end into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
DSL lter (not included) is
required if you have DSL
high speed Internet service.
Route the cord through
the tabbed slot.
5. Replace the convertible base mount by aligning the small tabs to
the slots in the middle of the telephone base and the larger tabs in
the slots near the top as shown.
DESK
DESK
WALL
WALL
WALL
WALL
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
THIS END UP
FOR DESK USE

Getting started
5
Charger installation (For models with additional handsets)
1. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the charger.
2. Plug the larger end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
CAUTION:
1. Use only the power adapter that came with this unit. Using other power
adapters may damage the unit.
2. To prevent re or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.

Getting started
6
Wall mount installation
1. Make sure the telephone line cord is unplugged from the modular
jack and the power adapter cord is unplugged from the electrical
outlet before installation.
2. Rotate the wall mounting tab until the engraved text WALL is
correctly oriented. You can use a coin or a small at tool if needed.
3. Turn the telephone base over and position it with the power jack
and telephone line jack facing towards you. Press on the convertible
base mount indicated by arrows below to remove it from the
telephone base.
WALL
WALL
WALLWALL
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
THIS END UP
FOR DESK USE

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4. Position the telephone base so the telephone line jack and power
jack are facing away from you. Install the convertible base mount
making sure the extended tabs are inserted into the slots engraved
“WALL” on the telephone base. The engraved text “THE END UP
FOR WALL USE” on the convertible base mount should be correctly
oriented.
5. Route the telephone line cord through the channel as shown below,
leaving about 2 inches from the end of the channel for plugging into
the wall jack.
DESK DESK
WALL
WALL
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
THIS END UP
FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
THIS END UP
FOR DESK USE

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6. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack on the wall plate. Align the
holes on the telephone with the mounting studs of the wall plate
and slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Tie the
excess cords neatly with a twist tie. Plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet. Be sure to avoid using an electrical outlet that is
controlled by a wall switch.
7. Place the corded handset on the telephone
base.
8. To test the installation, pick up the corded
handset or press the button. If you hear
a dial tone, the installation is correct.
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
THIS END UP
FOR DESK USE

Getting started
9
Battery installation
CAUTION:
1. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or equivalent replacement battery.
See battery specications on the Technical specication page or visit our
website at www.gephones.com to nd out how to order a replacement battery if
necessary.
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.
4. Place the handset onto the 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
red
wire
black
wire

10
Overview
Telephone base layout
repeat
Press to repeat a
message, or press
twice to play the
previous message
during message
playback.
play/stop
Press to play
messages or
stop playback.
ans on/o
Press to turn
the answering
system on or o.
skip
Press to skip to
the next message
during message
playback.
• Press to delete the
message during
playback.
• Press and hold
to delete all old
messages when in
idle mode.
CID/up
• Press to review the
call log when the
telephone is not in
use.
• While in menu, press
to scroll up.
• Press to increase
the volume during
playback or call
screening.
phonebook/down
• Press to review the
phonebook when
the telephone is not
in use.
• While in menu, press
to scroll down.
• Press to decrease
the volume during
playback or call
screening.
menu/ok
• Press to show
menu.
• Press to select
an item, or to
save an entry or
setting.
ash/back
• During a call, press to
answer an incoming call if
you receive a call waiting
alert.
• During programming,
press to cancel and exit
without making changes.

Overview
11
PPT
Press to initiate a PPT
intercom with system
handsets.
Telephone base layout
#/pause/ringer o
• Press and hold to
add a dialing pause
when dialing or
entering numbers
into phonebook.
• Press and hold to
turn the ringer o.
mute
Press to mute a call,
press again to resume
conversation.
speaker
• Press to make or
answer a call using
the speakerphone.
• During a call, press
to switch between
speakerphone and
corded handset use.
• Press to review redial
list.
• Press to change the
telephone number
format (7 digits, 1+,
or 1+ area code) for
appropriate dialing.
DND
Press to turn
global DND
mode on or
o.
intercom/nd
Press to page
system handsets,
initiate an
intercom call, or
transfer a call.
*/tone
During a
call, press to
send touch-
tone signals
temporarily.

Overview
12
Handset layout
o/cancel
• During a call, press to hang up.
• During programming, press to cancel and
exit without making changes.
CID/volume up
• 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.
• 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).
• Press to access message
playback when in idle
mode.
del/int
• Press to delete the last
number or letter entered.
• Press to initiate an
intercom call or transfer
a call .
volume down
• While in menu, press to
scroll down.
• During a call, press to
decrease the incoming
volume.
menu/ok/mute
• Press to show menu.
• Press to select an item, or to
save an entry or setting.
• Press to mute a call,
press again to resume
conversation.
redial/format
• Press to review redial list.
• Press to change the
telephone number format (7
digits, 1+, or 1+ area code)
for appropriate dialing.
talk/speaker
• Press to make or answer
a call.
• Press to switch to
speakerphone during
a call or message
playback.
• During a call, press to
switch between
speakerphone and
normal handset use.
phonebook
• Press to review the
phonebook when the
telephone is not in use.
*/tone
• During a call, press
to send touch-tone
signals temporarily.
#/pause/ringer o
• Press and hold to turn the
ringer o.
• Press and hold to add a
dialing pause when dialing
or entering numbers into
phonebook.

Overview
13
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 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 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 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
charger.
Place the handset in the charger
for at least 16 hours without
interruption. See troubleshooting
on page 65 for help if the screen
remains blank after charging.

Overview
14
Telephone base screen display icon
Item Meaning
• Flashes when there is a new voice mail message.
(Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail
service from your telephone service provider.)
• Displays when the alarm is set.
• Displays when the ringer is turned o.
• Displays when answering system is on.
• Flashes when there are new messages.

Overview
15
Handset screen display icon
Item Meaning
• Displays when the telephone base is within
reception range.
• Flashes when the telephone base is out of range.
• Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset
is in the charger.
• Flashes and empty when battery level is low.
• Speakerphone is in use.
• Displays when there are unreviewed new calls.
• Displays when there is a new voice mail message.
(Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail
service from your telephone service provider.)
• Displays when the alarm is set.
• Energy saving mode is activated.
• Displays when the ringer is turned o.
• Displays when answering system is on.
• Flashes when there are new messages.

16
Initial settings
In order for your answering system to accurately mark your messages,
you must set the time and date. Please see page 37 for Date and
time setting instructions.
Telephone operation
Make a call
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Dial the phone number after you hear the dial tone.
Using the telephone base
1. Lift the corded handset or press .
2. Dial the phone number after you hear the dial tone.
Predial a call
Using a cordless handset
1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error
while dialing, you can press del/int to erase the last digit entered.
2. Press .
Using the telephone base
1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error
while dialing, you can press to erase the last digit entered.
2. Lift the corded handset or press to call.
Answer a call
Using a cordless handset
Press to answer an incoming call.
When there is an incoming call, the screen and dial pad backlight will
be on.
Using the telephone base
Lift the corded handset or press .
NOTE: The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).