PLDT GCE6256 User manual

GCE6256 Caller ID Phone
User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
This manual will help you familiarize with the features of your telset unit. We suggest that you carefully read
this manual before using the phone.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
When using your telephone equipment, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons:
1. Read and understand all instructions
2. Follow all warnings and instructions.
3. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners .Use damp clothe for cleaning.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
5. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
6. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
7. Avoid using this unit during a stormy weather, disconnect this unit, there may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
FEATURES
¾FSK/DTMF system compatible with auto-detection
¾Records 38 incoming and 5 outgoing numbers which can be reviewed, called back and deleted
¾2-digit PABX code can be set
¾5-digit local area code can be set and auto-filter local area code
¾5 levels LCD contrast adjustable
¾Music on hold
¾Ring volume HI/LO/OFF switch able
¾Flash, redial function
¾LCD backlight function
¾Ring LED

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LOCATIONDESCRIPTION

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GETSTARTED
1. The unit requires 3×1.5V AAA batteries, the time and date will only be displayed on the LCD after the
batteries are inserted.
2. Insert one end of the line cord (RJ11) to the line jack of the telephone base and other end to the wall outlet
of exchange.
3. Connect the handset and the unit using coiled line (RJ9).
4. Setting the correct dialing mode in accordance to local telecom’s instructions.
5. Apply for the caller ID service from your local telecom office.
RECEIVECALLS
1. The unit will ring when there is an incoming call, if you are subscribed to caller ID service of your local
telecom, LCD will disply month, date, time, caller’s number and the NEW icon.
If there is more than 1 missed call from a certain number, the REP icon will be displayed on the LCD
For an unknown number, LCD displays “…p…”
For error incoming message, LCD displays “…E…”
If incoming call is from an area without Caller ID service, LCD displays “…o…”
2. The OUT is displayed when reviewing the outgoing number.
When incoming memory is full, the latest incoming number is always replacing the oldest number.
NOTE: For the phone to display incoming number and other information, you must have an active
Caller ID subscription with your local telephone exchange company.
From the handset
1. Pick up the handset and talk to the other end
2. To end conversation, return the handset to the base.
From speakerphone
1. When the telephone rings, press key and talk to the caller.
2. To end conversation, press key again.
Note: Usually telecom transmits the incoming call between the first ring and the second ring. So please
answer the telephone after the second ring.
MAKECALLS
From the Handset
1. Pick up the handset;
2. When hearing the dialing tone, dial the desired number. The LCD will auto-time the conversation after 6
seconds;
3. After finished, return the handset to the base.
From Speakerphone
1. Press key
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the desired number.
3. The phone will start to time the conversation after 6 seconds.
4. To end the call, press key again.

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Redial function
When dialing out a number but the line is busy, Press RD, the dialed number will be dialed out again.
REVIEWE, CALL BACK AND DELETE INCOMING CALL
Review Incoming Call
1. While on on-hook or off-hook state.
2. Press ▲or ▼key to review the incoming calls number.
3. When all records are checked, LCD displays …END…
¾Delete Incoming Call
1. Select an incoming calls number.
2. Press DEL key to delete the number, LCD displays the next number.
NOTE: Press [DEL] key for 3 seconds, all the incoming messages will be erased.
REVIEWE, CALL BACK AND DELETE OUTGOING CALL
The phone can record 5 outgoing calls and conversation duration. You may review, call back and delete
outgoing calls. If over 5 outgoing calls, the oldest one will be replaced. When you review outgoing call, LCD will
not display the date and time of call, but will display the duration of conversation.
Review outgoing Call
1. While on on-hook or off-hook state.
2. Press OUT key, LCD displays the last dialed number.
3. Press OUT key continuously, LCD displays ...END… after all outgoing numbers are reviewed.
Calling back outgoing call
1. While on on-hook or off-hook state.
2. Press OUT key to select desired number.
3. Press RD key, the number will be dialed out automatically.
Delete outgoing Call
1. While on on-hook or off-hook state, press OUT key to check the numbers.
2. Press DEL key to delete a number then LCD displays the next number.
NOTE: Press DEL key for 3 seconds, all the outgoing calls will be erased.
MENUSETTING
SETTING DATE AND TIME
1. While on on-hook state, press SET key, LCD displays SET 1 DATE.
2. Press SET key again, the last two digits of year will flash.
3. Press ▲or ▼key to edit the year, press SET key to confirm, by using the same method to set the month,
date, hour and minute.
Unit will save and quit after 12 seconds
NOTE: Scope: Month: 1-12 Date: 1-31 Hour: 00-23 Minute: 00-59
SETTING LOCAL AREA CODE
1. While on on-hook state, press SET key and then press ▲key, LCD will display SET 2 CODE
2. Press SET key again, LCD displays CODE - - - - -
3. Press ▲or ▼key to set the first digit of local area code.
4. Press SET key to confirm and enter the second digit, follow the same steps to set the last digits.

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5. Unit will save and quit after 12 seconds.
Note: If the local area code has only 1 digit, the last digit can be left as “-”.
After you set the local area code, the unit will auto-filter the area code of an incoming call number if it has the
same first several digits as the local area code.
SETTING PABX CODE
1. While on on-hook state, press SET key and then press ▲key 2 times, LCD will display SET 3 PCODE.
2. Press SET key to confirm, LCD displays PCODE --, the first “-“ will flash which indicates to set the first digit
of PABX code.
3. Press ▲or ▼key to set the PABX code. Press SET key to confirm and enter the second digit setting.
4. Following same steps to set the second digit.
5. Unit will save and quit after 12 seconds.
Note: If your PABX code is only a single digit, leave the second digit as“-“.
SETTING AUTO IP
While on on-hook state, press SET key and then press ▲key 3 times, LCD will display SET 4 AUTO IP.
Note: This function may only be usable on a special telco configuration.
SETTING LCD CONTRAST
1. While on on-hook state, press SET key and then press ▲key 5 times, LCD displays SET 5 LCD. Press
SET key to enter, LCD displays LCD 3, press ▲or ▼to select among 1~5 levels.
2. Press SET key to confirm and exit.
Unit will save and quit after 12 seconds.
FLASH
When you dial a number but the line is busy, press FLASH key and then press RD key to dial it out again. The
flash time is 300ms.
HOLDONMUSIC
¾When talking over the handset, press HOLD/RING key to enter hold mode and the hold music will
start to play.
1. Press HOLD/RING key to release hold mode and continue to talk over handset
SETRINGERVOLUME
There are three levels of ringer volume HIGH, LOW and OFF for selection. Slide the RING switch to HI or LO
or OFF for selection.
LCDBACKLIGHTFUNCTION
The backlight is turned on when receiving an incoming call, dialing, pressing any key or in MUSIC HOLD mode.
It will fade off if the telephone is left idle for 6 seconds.
NOTES
Please unplug telephone line when replacing batteries.
MAINTENANCE
The unit must be placed in a dry and clean area to avoid the damage of the inner parts.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
During troubleshooting, do not disassemble this product. Please send it to your local customer service center
or contact after service center of our company.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Unit does not ring
when called.
1. Check if the telephone line cord (RJ 11) is connected correctly.
2. Check if the handset is placed correctly on “on-hook” state.
3. Check if the ring volume switch selected is in “OFF” level.
4. Check for dial tone.
No dial tone
Can’t dial.
Can’t hear anything
on the handset
earpiece.
Your called party
can’t hear you.
1. Check if telephone line cords (RJ 11) or handset coil cord (RJ9) is connected
correctly.
2. Check if the RJ11 or RJ9 ports are corroded.
3. Check if the plunger is stuck.
4. Check the keypad for any liquid that may cause a short circuit.
5. Check for any buttons that are stuck in a pressed position.
6. If connected via modem-phone splitter, answering machine, fax machine or PABX,
disconnect from these and connect the unit directly to the main line.
Cannot hear the
voice of your calling
party clearly.
1. Check and adjust the handset volume.
Caller ID Display is
blank. 1. Open the latch on the bottom of the unit and check if it has batteries. 2. Make sure correct kind of batteries are inserted. The unit uses two (3) pcs.AAA
batteries.
3. Check batteries if placed on correct polarity i.e. (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).
4. Try to replace batteries with new ones.
Caller ID Display is
ON but information
is not clear or
displays correctly.
1. Try to replace batteries with new ones.
Number is not
displayed on Caller
ID when there is
incoming call.
1. Check if the Caller ID Display is ON and displays correctly.
2. Note: In order for your CALLER ID telephone to be able to display incoming call
numbers, you should be registered with your service provider’s CALLER ID
service. To know if you are registered with this service, please contact your service
provider.
Cannot make
outgoing calls
through call back
feature.
1. Check if you have set an incorrect area code.