Southwestern Bell GH5811 User manual

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.12/13/04
5.8GHz Cordless Telephone with Type II Caller ID
GH5811 OWNER’S MANUAL
Toll-free Help Line 1-800-366-0937
http://www.swbfreedomphone.com

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.22/13/04
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
Congratulations!You have purchased a 5.8GHz Digital Cordless Telephone with Type II
Call Waiting Caller ID that has been manufactured to the highest standards of
SOUTHWESTERN BELL FREEDOM PHONE Retail Sales.
BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS TELEPHONE, IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.32/13/04
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbasin, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage.
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet, back and bottom are provided for ventilation, to
protect equipment from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do
not place the product on a bed, or other similar surface where the openings could be
blocked. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat register.
7. Operate this product using only the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or
local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where it
could be stepped on and damaged.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts. This could result in fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Instead, when
service or repair work is required, take it to a qualified service technician. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
If the product does not operate normally and proper operating instructions have been
followed, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.42/13/04
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak if you are in the vicinity of the leak.
15. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace battery pack only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Safety Instructions for Batteries
Handset Battery Pack
CAUTION:
Use only a Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone approved battery pack in the handset
of your GH5811 Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, always do the
following when replacing, discarding or charging batteries.
a. When handling the batteries, be careful not to short circuit the battery with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conducting
material may overheat and cause burns.
b. Use only the following type and size batteries in the cordless phone:
c. Self-contained 3-cell Nickel-Metal-hydride rechargeable battery supply, AAL 9V
700mAh.
Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
c. Do not attempt to open or mutilate the battery pack. The chemicals are dangerous and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin, and may be toxic if swallowed.
d. Follow the charge instructions outlined in this manual.
Save These Instructions

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.52/13/04
Handset Battery Caution
CAUTION:
To Reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.
1. Use only the following type and size batteries in the cordless phone:
Self-contained 3-cell Nickel-Metal-hydride rechargeable battery supply, AAL 9V
700mAH.
2. Use only the following type and size battery in the base unit: 9V (1604) Alkaline
Battery.
3. Do not dispose of the battery (ies) in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
4. Do not open or mutilate the battery (ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
5. Handle batteries carefully in order to prevent short-circuiting the battery with
conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
6. Charge the battery (ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
7. Do not mix old and new batteries in this product (applies to products employing more
than one user replaceable second battery).
8. Do not mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product
(applies to products employing more than one user replaceable secondary battery).
9. Do not attempt to recharge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this
product. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.
10. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery (ies) provided with or identified for use with
this product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur,
causing burns or irritation to the eyes or skin.
11. When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be
observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging, and that may result in
leakage or explosions. (Applies to product employing more than one separately
replaceable primary battery).
12. Remove the batteries from this product if the product will not be used for a long
period of time (several months or more), since during this time the battery could leak into
the product.
13. Discard "dead" batteries as soon as possible since "dead" batteries are more likely to
leak into a product.
14. Do not store this product, or the batteries provided with or identified for use with this
product, in high temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for
the purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during storage
and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature, prior to use after cold
storage.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.62/13/04
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 3
Handset Battery Pack.................................................................................................. 4
Handset Battery Caution........................................................................................ 5
Handset Diagram....................................................................................................... 8
Base Diagram ............................................................................................................ 10
Features of Cordless Telephones......................................................................11
Installation................................................................................................................... 12
Box Contents............................................................................................................. 12
Preliminary Preparation Telephone Line Installation............................................... 12
Modular Outlet.................................................................................................. 12
Wall Mounting .................................................................................................. 13
Handset Battery Charging................................................................................. 13
Caller ID Setup.................................................................................................. 14
Telephone Operation................................................................................................. 19
Making a Call.................................................................................................... 19
Receiving a Call Through the Handset............................................................. 19
Paging from Base to Handset............................................................................ 19
Paging and Intercom with other Handset.......................................................... 19
Ring on Intercom .............................................................................................. 19
Quick Transfer Call to other Handset ............................................................... 20
Transfer Call after Intercom.............................................................................. 20
Conference with Line........................................................................................ 20
Memory Features ...................................................................................................... 20
To Program Frequently Called Numbers:......................................................... 20
To Delete a Memory Location:......................................................................... 21
To Dial Number Stored in Memory:................................................................. 22
Redial........................................................................................................................ 23
Flash.......................................................................................................................... 23
Speakerphone ............................................................................................................ 23
Receiver Volume Control.......................................................................................... 23
Page/Handset Locator............................................................................................... 24
Out Of Range Warning ............................................................................................. 24
Low Battery Warning................................................................................................ 24
Caller ID Operation................................................................................................... 24
Receiving a Call................................................................................................ 24
Reviewing Calls ................................................................................................ 25
To Store Caller ID Record:............................................................................... 25
Caller ID Redial................................................................................................ 25
Caller ID Erase.................................................................................................. 26
Belt Clip ............................................................................................................................ 27
Optional Handset............................................................................................................... 27
FCC Wants You To Know................................................................................... 27

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.72/13/04
Product Care............................................................................................................... 28
Additional Information......................................................................................... 29
Service........................................................................................................................... 29
Limited Warranty..................................................................................................... 30

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.82/13/04
Handset Diagram
HANDSET CONTROLS: The diagram below shows the controls of the GH5811 handset.
ANTENNA
EARPIECE
LCD DISPLAY
IN USE LED
PROG/FLASH
FORMAT/MUTE
TALK
MEMORY BUTTON
EXIT
SPEAKERPHONE
KEYPAD
PAUSE
TEMPORARY TONE
REDIAL BUTTON
INTERCOM/PAGE BUTTON
CONFERENCE/DELETE
HANDSET JACK

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.92/13/04
Handset Diagram
VOLUME/ CID
SCROLL
UP/DOWN

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.10 2/13/04
Base Diagram
BASE CONTROLS: This diagram shows the controls of the GH5811 Base.
PAGE BUTTON
CHARGE/IN USE
LED

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.11 2/13/04
Features of Cordless Telephones
A. Cordless telephonesoffer convenience and mobility during telephone conversations.
The use of cordless phonesis dependent upon the availability of AC power. Any
disruption of electrical power at your location will prevent the placing or receiving of
telephone calls. It is recommended that a cordless telephone should not be installed as
the only phone at your location.
B. The usable range of the cordless handset away from the base is dependent upon many
factors. The telephone base is like a radio transmitter in that it transmits telephone
line signals via radio waves to the handset. Therefore, the location of the base is
important in order to maximize the usable range. For example, installing the base on
the second floor, in some locations, will provide longer range than a ground floor
installation. Pick a location that gives you the clearest signal. The following can
adversely affect usable range:
lAluminum siding
lInsulation with foil backing
lAny metal construction which could shield radio signals
Atmospheric conditions also play an important role in the performance ofyour cordless
telephone.
Interference can be caused by placing the base near:
lFluorescent lights
lAppliances that generate electrical noise, including:
nMicrowaves
nTelevisions
nVCRs
nBaby monitors
nComputers
C. For maximum performance, always keep the battery pack fully charged.
D. Plug your AC adaptor directly into an outlet, not an extension cord.
E. Do not plug other appliances into the outlet or have the outlet controlled by a wall
switch.
F. If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, the telephones
must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that
provides the clearest communication.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.12 2/13/04
Installation
Box Contents
Before installing your phone, check the shipping carton to be sure you have the
following:
lBase UnitlQuick Installation Guide
lLong Telephone Line Cord lDC Adaptor with Cord
lRemote Access Card lOwner’s Manual
lHandset with Rechargeable Battery lBelt Clip
lWall Mount Stand
Notes:
a. Keep the shipping carton and packaging, in case you need to ship your phone.
b. If there is visible damage, do not use this equipment. Contact your shipping agent or
return the telephone to the place of purchase.
Preliminary Preparation Telephone Line Installation
1. Never install telephone jack during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jack in wet location unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Modular Outlet
The GH5811 Cordless Telephone operates from a standard 110/120 volt AC outlet. The
handsets are powered by a rechargeable battery pack. Batteries are charged automatically
when the handset is placed in the cradle of the base unit or charging unit.
Table/Desk Installation
A. Plug one end of the long telephone line cord into the back of the unit and connect the
other end to a modular wall jack. Press until locking lever clicks.
B. Connect the DC Adaptor into the back of the unit. Plug the other end into a standard
110/120 volt AC outlet.
C. Keep antenna length on base fixed for best reception.
D. Place the handset into the base unit. The handset will beep, and the CHARGE LED
will light. The LCD display will show “Initialization”for 2 minutes and then return to
standby mode. During these 2 minutes, user can pick up the phone and operate it in
standby mode.
NOTE: BATTERY PACK MUST BE CHARGED FOR 16 HOURS BEFORE INITIAL
OPERATION.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.13 2/13/04
Wall Mounting
THE GH5811 CAN BE MOUNTED ON A STANDARD WALL PHONE PLATE. IF
ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE, IT CAN ALSO BE MOUNTED ON TWO SCREWS (NOT
INCLUDED), INSTALLED 3-1/4”APART VERTICALLY IN THE WALL. LEAVE
3/16”OF EACH SCREWEXPOSED FOR MOUNTING THE UNIT.
A. Connect the wall mount stand to the bottom of the base in the wall mount position.
You can remove the bracket from the base by pushing on the bracket tab.
B. Place one end of the short telephone line cord into the modular jack marked
TEL.LINE located at the back of the base.
C. Place the other end of the line cord into the recessed area in the bottom of the wall
mount stand, and plug into the telephone wall jack.
D. Connect the DC adaptor into the back of the unit and plug the other end to the
110/120 volt AC outlet.
E. Position the wall mount slots on the bottom of the bracket over the two studs on the
wall plate. Pull down and lock into place.
Keep antenna on base at a fixed length for best reception.
F. Place the handset into the base. Make sure that the handset guide (on the base) fits
securely into the slot underneath the handset earpiece. The handset will beep, and the
CHARGE LED will light. The LCD should display “Initialization”for 2 minutes and
then return to standby mode display. During these 2 minutes, user can pick up the
phone and operate it in standby mode.
Handset Battery Charging
The battery pack in the handset must be fully charged for about 16 hours before using the
telephone.
Note:
a. When the battery gets low, there will be a low-battery beep from the handset. The
handset will display “BATTERY LOW”on the second line of the LCD.
b. If the battery becomes low while you are on a call terminate the call quickly and put
handset in the base to recharge the battery.
c. Remember to plug in the battery adaptor. Otherwise, there will be no response.
d. The battery will hold its charge for several days out of the cradle, depending on use.
To Replace Batteries
1. Remove battery cover
2. Remove old battery
3. Install new battery
4. Close battery cover.
5. Place the handset on the base unit. In the first 2 minutes, the LCD will display
initialization in first time uses.
INITIALIZATION

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.14 2/13/04
6. Then, the display will change as followsafter 2 minutes buffer:
HANDSET1
7. Charge 16 hours before first use.
Note: To maximize your battery’s life, periodically drain the battery fully and then
recharge it. To do this, unplug the phone line cord from your wall phone jack. Remove
Handset from Base/Charger unit. Handset Batteries must then be recharged for a full 16
hours.
Caller ID Setup
To set Language:
1. After installing the FULLY CHARGED handset battery, the handset display will light
and will show “Handset 1”.
2. Press “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
3. Press “PROG/FLASH”again to enter the language setting item.
LANGUAGE
RINGERVOLUME
4. You can choose to see your display in English, French or Spanish. Press
VOL/SCROLL “” or “” button to choose the desired language.
5.
ENGLISHFRENCH
ESPANOL
6. Press the “PROG/FLASH”key to confirm the display language and press EXIT to
leave the program menu.
To set Ringer Volume:
This telephone offers 4 ringer volume options for user to select. They are high, medium,
low and off.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.15 2/13/04
1. Press “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
2. Press VOL/SCROLL “” button once to select the ringer volume item.
RINGERVOLUME
RINGERMELODY
3. Press “PROG/FLASH”again to enter the ringer volume setting.
HIGHLOW
MEDIUMOFF
4. You can choose aringer volume of high, medium, low or off by pressing
VOL/SCROLL “” or “” button to choose the desired ringer volume.
5. Press “PROG/FLASH”to confirm the ringer volume and press EXIT to leave the
program menu.
To set Ringer Melody:
This telephone offers 13 ringer options for user to select. There are 13 ringer melodies
and 1 standard tone provided.
1. Press “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
2. Press “” button twice to select the ringer melody setting.
RINGERMELODY
VIPRINGER
3. Press “PROG/FLASH”again to enter the ringer melodysetting.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.16 2/13/04
4. You can choose from ringer melodies 1-13 by pressing VOL/SCROLL “”, “”
or numeric keypad (01-13) .
--
RINGERMELODY
5. Press “PROG/FLASH”to confirm the ringer melodies and press EXIT to leave the
program menu.
To set VIP Ringer:
1. Press “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
2. Press VOL/SCROLL “” button 3 times to select the VIP ringer setting.
VIPRINGER
REGISTRATION
3. Press “PROG/FLASH”again to enter the ringer melodysetting.
4. You can choose aVIP ringer 1-13 by pressing VOL/SCROLL “”, “” or
numeric keypad (01-13) .
--
VIPRINGER
5. Press “PROG/FLASH”to confirm the VIP ringer and EXIT to leave the program
menu.
To register the Handset:
1. Press “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
2. Press VOL/SCROLL “” button 4 times to select the register option.
REGISTRATION
AUTOTALK
3. Press “PROG/FLASH”again to select registration of own handset. The display reads:

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.17 2/13/04
REGISTER
HANDSET?
Press “PROG/FLASH”again to confirm registration of own handset. OR Press
“EXIT”to return to the “REGISTER HANDSET”program.
4. Press and hold base unit “PAGE”button until handset beeps.
HOLDBASEPAGE
WAITFORBEEP
5. Press “Exit”to returnto standby mode OR
Press numeric keypad to input multi-tap alphanumeric characters (max. 15 characters)
as the handset name.
ENTERNAME
6. Press PROG/FLASH button to confirm the setting and EXIT to leave the program
menu.
Note: If there are 4 handsets registered in the base already, no additional handsetscan be
registered and error beep tone will alert the user.
To set Auto Talk ON/OFF:
1. Press “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
2. Press VOL/SCROLL “” button 5 times to select the AUTO TALK item.
AUTOTALK
TONE/PULSE
3. Press “PROG/FLASH”again to enter the auto talk setting item.
4. You can enable/disable the auto talk by pressing “”, “” to select ON or OFF.
ON
OFF
5. Press “PROG/FLASH”to confirm the setting and press EXIT to leave the program
menu.
Note: Auto Talk mode is not suitable for page and intercom.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.18 2/13/04
To set Tone/Pulse
1. Press “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
2. Press VOL/SCROLL “” button 6 times to select the TONE/PULSE item.
TONE/PULSE
DEFAULT
3. Press the “PROG/FLASH”again to enter the TONE/PULSE setting item.
4. You can choose the dial-signaling mode by pressing VOL/SCROLL “”, “” to
select either TONE/PULSE
TONE
PULSE
5. Press “PROG/FLASH”to confirm the setting and EXIT to leave the program menu.
To set Default:
This telephone allows you to restore the phone setup options back to factory default. The
default setting will reset Menu Language back to English, Ringer Melody back to 01, VIP
Ringer back to 01, Ringer Volume back to high, Tone/Pulse back to tone.
1. Press the “PROG/FLASH”to enter the program menu.
2. Press VOL/SCROLL “” button 7 times to select the DEFAULT item.
TONE/PULSE
DEFAULT
3. Press “PROG/FLASH”again to enter the DEFAULT setting item.
4. You can choose YES/NO by pressing VOL/SCROLL “”, “” to choose to load the
default setting or not.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.19 2/13/04
YES
NO
5. Press “PROG/FLASH”to confirm the setting and EXIT to leave the program menu.
Telephone Operation
Making a Call
1. Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
2. Lift the handset and press the “TALK”or “SPEAKERPHONE”button to connect to
the telephone line. ter hearing a dial tone, dial the desired number.
If you misdial, simply press the “TALK”button if earpiece is being used. Wait for a
couple of seconds, and press the “TALK”button again for a new dial tone OR press
“SPEAKERPHONE”button if speakerphone is being used. Wait for a couple of
seconds,then, press the “TALK”or “SPEAKERPHONE”button again for a new dial
tone.
3. After the conversation has been completed, press the “TALK”OR
“SPEAKERPHONE”button once to disconnect the line, or return the handset to the
base. The IN USE/PAGE LED will turn off.
Receiving a Call Through the Handset
1. IF THE HANDSET IS OUT OF THE CRADLE, press the “TALK”or
“SPEAKERPHONE”button on the handset.
2. IF THE HANDSET IS IN THE CRADLE, lift the handset. DO NOT press the
“TALK”or “SPEAKERPHONE”button, as you will be connected automatically IF
THE UNIT IS SET TO AUTO-TALK MODE.
Paging from Base to Handset
1. Press the PAGE button on base.
2. All handsetsbeep and show “PAGING FROM BASE”. The page signal will last for 1
minute.
Paging and Intercom with other Handset
1. Press INT button on handset.
2. Press digit key 1 -4 or * to input the destination. (1 -4 for destination handset
number, * for all handsets).
3. After destination handset beeps, the page signal will last for 1 minute.
4. If user presses the TALK button on destination handset, it will bring both handsets
into intercom mode.
5. When finished with the intercom, press TALK button on handset to end the intercom
mode.
Ring on Intercom
During intercom mode, if there is an incoming call, Caller ID will display it on the screen.

Prepare By: Dreamis So P.20 2/13/04
The intercom mode will be ended automatically, and user can press TALK button to
answer the call.
Quick Transfer Call to other Handset
1. During a call, user can press the INT key followed by destination handset number
(1 -4).
2. Press TALK key to end and the call will be quickly transferred to the destination
handset which willstart ringing.
3. If destination handset user does not answer the call within 30 seconds, call will ring
back to master handset for another 30 seconds.
Transfer Call after Intercom
1. During a call, the user can press the INT key followed by destination handset number
(1 -4).
2. If destination handset user presses the TALK key to answer the intercom request,
intercom mode is activated and call is put on hold.
3. Source handset can press TALK button to end the intercom and the call will be taken
by the destination handset automatically.
Conference with Line
1. During a call, the user can press the INT key followed by destination handset number
(1 -4).
If destination handset user pressesthe TALK key to answer the intercom request,
intercom mode is activated and call will be put on hold.
2. In intercom mode, source handset user can press CONF button to get the destination
handset into the conference mode with the external line.
3. After conference, any handset can quit the conference by pressing TALK key.
Memory Features
Your GH5811 is equipped with 50 memories for programming your most frequently
dialed telephone numbers. You can store up to 20 digits in each of the memory locations
01 through 50, by following the steps outlined below.
To Program Frequently Called Numbers:
1. Press the “MEM”button on the handset, and the right hand corner display will show