GE DECT6.0 28127 User manual

Model 28127 Series
DECT6.0 Cordless Handset
Speakerphone
User’s Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 7 handsets (by
purchase of optional Model 28107 handset with charge cradle)

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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.
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.

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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.
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.”
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories
may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:

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Table of Contents
Important InformatIon .................................2
Interference InformatIon .............................2
telephone network InformatIon .................2
ren number ...............................................3
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) .................3
lIcensIng .....................................................3
fcc rf radIatIon exposure statement ........3
InformatIon for dect product ..................3
table of contents .......................................5
table of contents .......................................6
IntroductIon ...............................................7
before you begIn ........................................7
Parts CheCklist ................................................7
telePhone JaCk requirements.........................8
InstallatIon .................................................9
Digital seCurity system ...................................9
imPortant installation guiDelines .................9
handset layout .........................................10
base layout ...............................................11
InstallIng the phone ..................................11
installing the hanDset Battery ...................11
Base station ....................................................12
Bluetooth® setuP .........................................13
ConneCt (anD Pair) ....................................13
DisConneCt .................................................13
reConneCt ..................................................13
programmIng InformatIon .........................14
programmIng the handset ........................14
Phone Book ....................................................14
aDDing Phone Book entries ...................14
storing the last numBer DialeD ...........16
inserting a Pause in the Dialing
sequenCe(of a storeD numBer) ..............16
reviewing Phone Book reCorDs ............16
eDiting a Phone Book reCorD ................17
Deleting a Phone Book reCorD .............17
managing the reCorD grouPing in Phone
Book ............................................................18
aDDing the Phone Book entries in
DesireD grouP .....................................18
Deleting the Phone Book entries in
DesireD grouP .....................................18
set grouP ring ....................................18
Changing the grouP name ................18
managing sPeeD Dialing reCorD ...........19
aDDing the sPeeD Dialing numBer ...19
eDiting the sPeeD Dialing numBer ...19
Deleting the sPeeD Dialing numBer 19
transferring the Phone Book reCorD
Between hanDset(s) ..................................20
Call reCorDs ..................................................20
reCeiveD Calls ...........................................20
DialeD Calls ..............................................21
alarm ...............................................................21
set alarm time ..........................................21
snooze ........................................................22
set CyCle time ...........................................22
set alarm meloDy ....................................22
sCheDuler ........................................................23
aDDing a reminDer ....................................23
set snooze ............................................ 23
set CyCle time ......................................24
set alarm meloDy ...............................24
reviewing anD eDiting the reminDer
reCorD ........................................................ 24
Deleting a reminDer reCorD ...................25
extra features ...............................................25
room monitoring .....................................25
interCom oPeration ..................................26
hanDset to hanDset interCom Call ......26
reCeiving an interCom Call ....................27
Push to talk .............................................. 27
Phone setting ................................................27
language ....................................................28
set Date/time ............................................28
set area CoDe ...........................................28
tone/Pulse .................................................29
hanDset name ...........................................29
registration ..............................................29
gloBal De-registration ..........................30
Default setting .........................................31
sounD setting ...............................................31

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equalizer ....................................................31
ringer tone ...............................................32
ringer volume ...........................................32
key tone .....................................................32
Bluetooth® .................................................................................................33
DeviCe info .................................................33
auto ConneCt ............................................33
telephone operatIon .................................34
visual inDiCators ...........................................34
in use inDiCator on the Base ...............34
talk inDiCator anD sPkr inDiCator on
the hanDset ...............................................34
vmwi inDiCator on hanDset .................34
sPeakerPhone oPeration ...............................34
volume settings .............................................34
making a Call.................................................34
lanDline Calls ...........................................34
Cellular Calls ..........................................35
answering a Call ..........................................35
lanDline Calls ...........................................35
Cellular Calls ..........................................35
reCeiving a lanDline Call During a
Cellular Call ............................................36
reCeiving a Cellular Call During a
lanDline Call ............................................36
reCeiving lanD line Call anD Cell Call
simultaneously ...........................................36
availaBle oPtions During a lanDline Call 36
more............................................................36
holD.......................................................36
interCom ................................................37
availaBle oPtions During a Cell Call ......37
more............................................................37
holD.......................................................37
interCom ................................................37
transfer to Cell ..................................37
ConferenCe ...............................................38
3-way ConferenCe Calls ....................38
4-way ConferenCe Calls ....................38
Call timer .......................................................39
auto stanD-By ................................................39
flash/Call waiting ......................................39
last numBer reDial .......................................39
Page ..................................................................40
Paging from the Base/grouP Page .......40
mute .................................................................40
ringer volume (short-Cut) ..........................40
caller Id (cId) .........................................41
Call waiting Caller iD ................................41
CiD error CoDes ...........................................41
reCeiving CiD reCorDs .................................42
storing CiD reCorDs (in CiD memory) .....42
reviewing CiD reCorDs ................................42
Dialing a CiD numBer ..................................42
formatting a CiD numBer Before Dialing 43
storing CiD reCorDs into Phone Book ....44
Deleting a CiD reCorD .................................44
connectIng the belt clIp ...........................45
connectIng optIonal headset ...................45
changIng the battery ................................45
battery safety precautIons .......................46
dIsplay messages .......................................46
handset sound sIgnals .............................48
troubleshootIng guIde ..............................48
telePhone solutions .....................................48
Caller iD solutions ......................................50
Battery solutions ..........................................50
causes of poor receptIon ..........................51
general product care ..............................51
warranty ..................................................52
accessory InformatIon ..............................53
Index .........................................................54
Table of Contents

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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 28127xx1)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base and
desktop stand
Handset
Belt clip
Telephone
line cord
AC power
adaptor
Handset
battery pack
Battery compartment
cover
Charger

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For Model 28127xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle,
belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown.
NOTE: if a headset is included in your package, it replaces one set
of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover.
For Model 28127xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradle,
belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.
For Model 28127xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradle,
belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.
For Model 28127xx5 there will be FOUR additional handsets, charge cradle,
belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.
For Model 28127xx6 there will be FIVE additional handsets, charge cradle,
belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.
For Model 28127xx7 there will be SIX additional handsets, charge cradle, belt
clips, battery packs and covers than shown.
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.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate

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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.

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Handset Layout
Volume 5/6
(buttons)
Visual Message
Waiting Indicator
Earpiece
Display
SKR
(soft key right)
Speaker indicator
Sound quality /4
(button)
SPKR (button)
Headset jack
DELETE/ash
(button)
END/cancel
(button)
#PAUSE/ringer
(button)
Microphone
*TONE
(button)
MUTE
(button)
REDIAL/ 6
(button)
TALK (button)
PHONEBOOK/ 3
(button)
TALK indicator
SKL
(soft key left)
Push to Talk
(button)
CID/ 5
(Caller ID button)