GE 28213 User Manual
Model 28213 Series
DECT 6.0
Multi-Handset
Speakerphone
User’s Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE
up to a total of 6 handsets (by purchase of optional
Model 28203 handset with charge cradle)
Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specications.
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 certied 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 veried 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 qualied 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.
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 6,47,009.
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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.
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 1.9GHz to 1.9GHz frequency range. Installation of
this equipment is subject to notication and coordination with UTAM.
Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and
approved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted at 1-800-49-886.
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Important InformatIon ..............................2
I
nterference InformatIon ..........................2
t
elephone network InformatIon ..............3
ren n
umber ............................................3
h
earIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac) ..............3
l
IcensIng ..................................................3
fcc rf r
adIatIon exposure statement .....4
I
nformatIon for dect product ...............4
I
ntroductIon ............................................7
b
efore you begIn ....................................7
P
arts CheCklist .............................................7
t
elePhone JaCk requirements ....................8
I
nstallatIon .............................................8
D
igital seCurity system ...............................8
i
mPortant installation guiDelines .............9
b
ase layout .......................................... 10
F
ront View .................................................10
h
andset layout ..................................... 11
D
isPlay iCons .............................................. 11
I
nstallIng the phone .............................. 12
i
nstalling the hanDset Battery .............. 12
B
ase station ...............................................13
p
rogrammIng the telephone .................. 14
s
tanDBy sCreen ..........................................14
P
rogramming FunCtions ..........................14
r
oom monitor ...........................................14
a
larm CloCk ...............................................15
i
nitial setuP ................................................ 16
h
anDset name ........................................ 16
D
ate anD time .........................................17
a
rea CoDe ...............................................17
t
one/Pulse .............................................17
l
anguage ................................................. 18
a
uto talk ................................................ 18
r
egistration ............................................ 18
D
e-registration ..................................... 19
g
loBal De-registration ........................20
Table of Contents
sounD setuP ............................................... 20
r
inger tone ............................................20
r
inger Volume........................................21
k
ey tone ..................................................21
r
eset setting.............................................. 21
V
oiCemail .................................................22
a
ll settings ............................................ 22
t
elephone operatIon ............................. 22
V
isual inDiCators ....................................... 22
B
ase ..........................................................22
h
anDset ................................................... 23
Vmwi / V
isual ringer inDiCator on
h
anDset ..................................................23
s
PeakerPhone oPeration ......................23
m
aking a Call ........................................23
a
nswering Calls ....................................24
C
all timer ................................................... 24
a
uto stanDBy ............................................. 24
r
inger Volume (shortCut) .......................24
F
lash/Call waiting .................................. 25
l
ast numBer reDial ..................................25
e
xit ............................................................... 25
P
age .............................................................26
P
aging From the Base/grouP Page ........26
m
ute ............................................................26
r
eCeiVer Volume Control ........................ 26
D
o not DisturB (D-n-D) ........................26
I
ntercom operatIon .............................. 27
m
aking an auto interCom Call ..............27
a
DVanCeD interCom Features ..................28
r
eCeiVing an inComing Call During an
i
nterCom Call ...................................28
u
sing interCom with external telePhone
C
alls ................................................... 28
t
wo-way Calling..................................28
t
hree-way Calling ............................... 28
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transferrIng external calls to other
h
andsets ........................................... 29
c
aller Id (cId) ..................................... 29
C
all waiting Caller iD ...........................30
r
eCeiVing CiD reCorDs .............................30
s
toring CiD reCorDs (in CiD memory) 30
r
eViewing CiD reCorDs ...........................30
D
ialing a CiD numBer ..............................31
s
toring CiD reCorDs in
i
nternal memory ................................... 31
D
eleting all CiD reCorDs ......................32
p
honebook ............................................ 33
r
eView reCorDs .........................................33
a
DD reCorDs ..............................................33
i
nserting a Pause in
the Dialing sequenCe 34
e
Dit reCorDs...............................................34
F
rom PhoneBook suB-menu: ..................34
D
elete reCorDs .......................................... 34
D
ialing a numBer
From internal memory .........................35
c
hangIng the battery ............................ 36
B
attery saFety PreCautions.....................36
d
Isplay messages ................................... 37
t
roubleshootIng guIde .......................... 39
c
auses of poor receptIon ...................... 41
g
eneral product care .......................... 41
w
arranty .............................................. 42
a
ccessory InformatIon .......................... 43
I
ndex ..................................................... 44
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SE E M ARK ING ON BO TTO M / BA CK OF PRO DUC T
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
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 EXCL AMATION
POINT WI THIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SI GN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCT IONS
ACCOMPANYI NG
THE PROD UCT.
CAUTION:
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Handset
Telephone line cord
AC power
adaptor
Handset
battery pack
Battery
compartment
cover
Base
Belt Clip
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist (for 28213xx1 model)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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.
Note: If a speaker box is included in your package, it replaces one
set of a handset, belt clip, battery pack and cover.
For Model 28213xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip,
battery pack and cover than shown above.
For Model 28213xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 28213xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 28213xx5 there will be FOUR additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 28213xx6 there will be FIVE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers than shown above.
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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 1.9GHz
DECT 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 1.9GHz
DECT frequency for communication include wireless audio/video
senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless
telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone
systems.
Modular
telephone line
jack
Wall plate
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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 specically
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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nd
(button)
charge- in use
(indicator)
do not disturb
(button)
Base Layout
Front View
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display
ash
(button)
CALLER ID-VOL 5 or 6
(caller id/volume up or
down button)
TALK/SPEAKER
(button)
*tone/
(button)
#pause/ringer
(button)
END
(button)
mute/menu OK
(button)
delete/int/conf
(delete/intercom/
conference)
Voice Mail Waiting
Indicator (VMWI)/
Visual Ringer
phonebook
(button)
microphone
format/redial
(button)
Handset Layout
Display Icons
Headphone jack
Signal strength Alarm ON
Speakerphone New Call
Message Battery
Voicemail
AM
AM
SMS
PM
PM
Ringer OFF/DND ON
1
Installing the Phone
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of re or personal injury, use
only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride battery
(Ni-MH) battery model 5-2840, that is compatible with this unit.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag
and are separate from the handset.
. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
and can be inserted only one way.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
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Base Station
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and
place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or
you may mount it on the wall.
. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the
base and the other end into a modular jack.
. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into
the jack on the back of the base.
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on,
verifying the battery is charging.
5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to rst use. If you don’t properly
charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, re, or damage
use only the 5-2812 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide.
This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a
vertical or oor mount position.
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Programming the Telephone
Standby Screen
The handset displays the handset number and user name.
Programming Functions
The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You
may program the following items in main menu: Phone book, Room Monitor, Alarm
Clock, Initial Setup, Sound Setup, Reset Settings.
Room Monitor (applicable only with additional handsets)
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
. Press the
mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.
. Press
caller ID-volume (6 or 5) button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.
4. Press the
mute/menu OK button to enter ROOM MONITOR menu. The screen
displays ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION?.
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