GE 28522AE1, 28522AE2, 28522AE3, 28522AE4, 28512 User Manual

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Model number: 28522

DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE

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Table of contents

Getting started

Parts checklist ................................................ 1

Telephone base and charger

installation ....................................................2

Telephone jack requirements .................2

Battery installation.......................................3

Battery charging ........................................... 4

Telephone base layout ...............................5

Handset layout ..............................................6

Screen display icon ...................................... 7

Settings

Dialing mode...................................................8

Programming your area code

(optional) .......................................................8

Reset ................................................................... 8

Registering a handset ................................9

Deregistering a handset ............................ 9

Handset options

Handset name ............................................ 10

Ringer volume ............................................. 10

Ringer tone ................................................... 11

Key tone ......................................................... 11

Display language ....................................... 12

Clock and alarm

Date and time ............................................. 13

Date format .................................................. 13

Time format .................................................. 13

Alarm ............................................................... 14

Alarm melody .............................................. 14

Telephone operation

Make a call .................................................... 15

Predial a call .................................................15

Answer a call ............................................... 15

End a call ....................................................... 15

Speakerphone .............................................15

Volume control ...........................................15

Make a call using the redial

memory ...................................................... 16

Save a number from the redial list to

the phonebook ........................................ 16

Delete a number from the redial

list .................................................................. 16

Mute ................................................................. 16

Call waiting or call waiting with

caller ID service ....................................... 17

Voice mail service ...................................... 17

Using multiple handsets .........................17

Handset locator ......................................... 17

Intercom (for systems with multiple

handsets) ................................................... 18

To answer an incoming call during

intercom ..................................................... 18

To initiate an intercom during a

call ................................................................. 18

Phonebook

Add a phonebook entry .......................... 20

Character table .......................................... 20

To view/call a phonebook entry ......... 21

To search a phonebook entry

alphabetically .......................................... 21

Chain dialing ................................................ 21

Edit a phonebook entry .......................... 22

Delete phonebook entry ......................... 22

Caller ID

Phonebook Caller-ID matching ...........23

Using Caller ID service ............................ 23

Calling from the call log ..........................23

Save a number to the phonebook .....24

Delete caller ID record .............................24

Call log display screen messages ...... 24

Answering system

Telephone base volume .........................25

Outgoing Announcement (OGA) ......... 25

Record an outgoing announcement

(OGA) ............................................................ 26

Number of rings before the system

answers ...................................................... 27

Turning the answering system

on/o from a handset..........................27

Call screening .............................................27

Message playback using the

telephone base ....................................... 28

Options during playback ........................28

Message playback using the

handset ....................................................... 28

Delete all messages using the

handset ....................................................... 29

Recording a memo ................................... 29

Security code for remote access........29

Access the answering system

remotely ..................................................... 30

Remote access commands .................. 30

Appendix

Troubleshooting guide ............................ 31

General Product Care .............................. 33

Important Safety Instructions ............. 34

FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA ....................38

One Year Limited Warranty .................. 41

Index ................................................................ 43

Remote access operation card ...........45

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 with adapter

(1 for 28522XE2 2 for 28522XE3

3 for 28522XE4)

Handset (1 for 28522XE1 2 for 28522XE2 3 for 28522XE3

4 for 28522XE4)

Battery

compartment cover

(1 for 28522XE1 2 for 28522XE2 3 for 28522XE3

4 for 28522XE4)

Battery (1 for 28522XE1 2 for 28522XE2 3 for 28522XE3

4 for 28522XE4)

Telephone line cord

Telephone base

User’s guide

digital answering system

Model number: 28522

DECT 6.0 CORDLESS TELEPHONE

Getting started

Telephone base and charger installation

Plug in the telephone line cord and the power adapter as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

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 local phone company 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.

DSL lter (not

included) is required if you have DSL high speed Internet service.

Telephone base installation

Charger

installation

CAUTION:

1. Use only the power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.

2. To prevent re or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Route the cords through the tabbed slot.

Getting started

Battery installation

CAUTION:

1. To reduce the risk of re or personal injury, use only the battery supplied with this product.

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.

red

wire

black

wire

4. Place the handset onto the base (or 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

Getting started

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 telephone base or

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 telephone base or 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 telephone base or

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 telephone base or charger.

Place the handset in the telephone base or charger for at least 16 hours without interruption. See troubleshooting on page 31 for help if the screen remains blank after charging.

The screen shows INITIAL.

Battery power is not enough to power up the handset, or the battery is not connected to the handset while the handset is put in the telephone base or charger.

Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes) before use. Make sure the battery is securely connected to the handset (refer to page 3).

Getting started

Telephone base layout

Volume down

Press to decrease the volume during playback or call screening.

Volume up

Press to increase the volume during playback or call screening.

Play/Stop

Press to play messages or stop playback.

Indicates status of the answering system. Refer to the table below for details.

Forward

Press to skip to the next message.

Memo

Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then start recording a memo, press again to stop.

Answer on/o

Press to turn the answering

system on or o.

Find

Press to page all system handsets.

Repeat

Press to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message.

Delete

Press to delete the message during playback, or press and hold to delete all old messages.

digital answering system

Answering system status

Glows blue Answering system is ON.

No light Answering system is OFF.

Flashes slowly There are new messages.

Flashes rapidly Message capacity is full.

Annc.

Press and hold until you hear a beep sound, then start recording an outgoing announcement message, press again stop.

Getting started

Handset layout

• 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.

Press to select an item, or to save an entry or setting.

• Press to make or answer a call.

• 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 show menu.

• Press to change the telephone number format (7 digits, 1+, or 1+ area code) for appropriate dialing.

Press to mute a call, press again to resume normal conversation.

• Press to review the phonebook when the telephone is not in use.

• While in menu, press to scroll down.

• During a call, press to decrease the incoming volume.

del

• Press to delete the last number or letter entered.

• While in menu, press to return to the previous level without making changes.

• During a call, press to hang up.

• During programming, press to cancel and exit without making changes.

redial

Press to review redial list.

• Press to make or answer a call using the speakerphone.

• During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.

Press and hold to turn the

ringer o.

int

Press to initiate an intercom call or transfer a call.

Getting started

Screen display icon

Item Meaning

• Displays when the telephone base is within reception range.

• Flashes when the telephone base is out of range.

• Displays during review of the phonebook.

• Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in

the telephone base or charger.

• Displays two bars when fully charged.

• Displays one bar when partially charged (out of

telephone base or charger).

• Flashes and empty when battery level is low.

• Flashes when there is an incoming call.

• Displays during a call.

• 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 during review of the call log and when there is a

new record in the call log.

• Displays when answering system is on.

• Flashes when there is a new message or when the

answering system is full.

Settings

Dialing mode

The default dialing mode is TONE for touch tone dialing. If you have pulse or rotary service, you can change this setting to accommodate your telephone line service.

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press ok.

3. Press / to select DIALING MODE and then press ok.

4. Press / to select the desired setting and then press ok to conrm.

Programming your area code (optional)

If you program your area code, the caller ID history displays only seven digits of the telephone numbers from your area code.

To set the area code:

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press ok.

3. Press / to select AREA CODE and then press ok.

4. Enter your 3-digit area code and then press ok to

conrm.

Reset

This feature allows you to restore all system settings, except the phonebook, to default settings. This feature could be useful, for example, if you have forgotten the security code to access the answering system remotely.

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press ok.

3. Press / to select RESET and then press ok.

4. Press ok again to conrm.

NOTE: All settings under the ANS. SYSTEM, CLOCK&ALARM, HANDSET OPTS and SETTINGS menus in the handset will be restored to default settings; the redial list

and call log will also be cleared.

SETTINGS RESET

RESET CONFIRM?

SETTINGS AREA CODE

AREA CODE _

DIALING MODE TONE

SETTINGS DIALING MODE

Settings

Registering a handset

The telephone system can support up to a total of 4 cordless handsets. Handsets that were included with your main base are pre-registered. To add or re-register a handset:

1. Press ok when the handset screen shows PRESS OK KEY TO REGISTER.

-OR-

Press menu. Select SETTINGS by pressing / and

then press ok twice to enter REGISTRATION.

2. The handset will show HOLD FIND KEY FOR 5SEC.

3. Press and hold the button on the telephone base for 5 seconds. The button will ash.

A beep sounds on the handset when the registration is successful.

NOTES:

1. An error tone will sound if the registration is not successful.

2. This product is compatible with model 28502 accessory handsets only. For information on how to

purchase accessory handsets, please visit our website at www.gephones.com

Deregistering a handset

This feature is intended for base replacement procedures. Handset deregistration is not recommended for normally functioning systems. For more information concerning deregistration, visit us online at www.gephones.com

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press ok.

3. Press / to select DEREGISTER and then press ok.

4. Press / to select the desired handset and then press ok to conrm.

SETTINGS REGISTRATION

HOLD FIND KEY FOR 5SEC

MAIN MENU SETTINGS

SETTINGS DEREGISTER

Handset options

Handset name

Your handsets will be automatically numbered from 1 to 4 depending on the number of handsets registered to your base unit. You can rename your

handsets for easier identication (e.g. “Kitchen”, “Bedroom”, “Pams room”, etc). To personalize each handset with a name:

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok.

3. Press ok again to select HANDSET NAME.

4. Press del to erase each letter of the current name.

5. Enter your desired handset name (up to 10 characters). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See the character table on page 20 for more information.

6. Press ok to conrm.

Ringer volume

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok.

3. Press / to select RINGER&TONES and then press ok.

4. Press ok again to select RING VOLUME.

5. Press / to select the desired setting and then press ok to conrm.

NOTE: Press and hold the key to switch the ringer between on and o when the handset is in idle mode. RINGER OFF and the icon display on the screen when

ringer o feature is activated

HANDSET OPTS HANDSET NAME

HANDSET NAME _

HANDSET OPTS RINGER&TONES

RINGER&TONES RING VOLUME

Handset options

Ringer tone

You can select from 10 ringer tones.

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok.

3. Press / to select RINGER&TONES and then press ok.

4. Press / to select RING TONE and then press ok.

5. Press / to select the desired setting (RINGER 1 to 10) and then press ok to conrm.

Key tone

The handset can be programmed to emit a tone with each key press. You can choose to turn this feature on or o. The default setting is ON. To change the key tone setting:

1. Press menu.

2. Press / to select HANDSET OPTS and then press ok.

3. Press / to select RINGER&TONES and then press ok.

4. Press / to select KEY TONE and then press ok.

5. Press / to select ON or OFF and then press ok

to conrm.

HANDSET OPTS RINGER&TONES

RINGER&TONES RING TONE

HANDSET OPTS RINGER&TONES

RINGER&TONES KEY TONE

KEY TONE ON

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