DECT 6.0 CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONE
Model number:
30524
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Table of contents
Getting started
Parts checklist ................................................1
Telephone jack requirements .................2
Installing on a desk ......................................2
Charger installation .....................................5
Wall mount installation..............................6
Battery installation.......................................9
Overview
Telephone base layout ............................ 10
Handset layout ........................................... 12
Battery charging ........................................ 13
Telephone base screen display
icon ............................................................... 14
Handset screen display icon ................ 15
Initial settings .................................... 16
Telephone operation
Make a call .................................................... 16
Predial a call .................................................16
Answer a call ............................................... 16
End a call ....................................................... 17
Speakerphone ............................................. 17
Volume control ........................................... 17
Make a call using the redial
memory ...................................................... 17
Save a number from the redial list to
the phonebook ........................................ 18
Delete number from the redial list ..... 19
Mute ................................................................. 19
Call waiting or call waiting with caller
ID service ................................................... 20
Using multiple handsets .........................20
Voice mail service ...................................... 21
Handset locator ......................................... 21
Intercom ........................................................ 22
To answer an incoming call during
intercom ..................................................... 23
To initiate an intercom during a
call ................................................................. 24
Push to talk (PTT) ........................................ 26
Handset settings
Ringer volume ............................................. 27
Ringer melody ............................................. 27
Key tone ......................................................... 28
Display language ....................................... 28
Equalizer ........................................................ 29
Energy save .................................................. 29
Telephone base settings
Base ringer volume ...................................30
Base ringer melody ................................... 30
Key tone ......................................................... 30
Display language ....................................... 31
Block list
To add a new entry ................................... 32
To view the list.............................................32
To edit an entry...........................................33
To delete entry ............................................ 34
Do not disturb
Global DND ................................................... 35
Handset DND ............................................... 35
Telephone base DND ............................... 36
Clock and alarm
Date and time ............................................. 37
Time format .................................................. 38
Date format .................................................. 38
Alarm ............................................................... 39
Alarm tone .................................................... 40
Phonebook
Add a phonebook record ....................... 42
Character table .......................................... 44
To search a phonebook entry
alphabetically .......................................... 45
Edit a phonebook entry .......................... 46
Delete phonebook entry ......................... 47
Caller ID
Using Caller ID service ............................ 48
Phonebook Caller-ID matching ........... 48
Review/call from the call log ................ 48
Save a number to the phonebook .....49
Delete caller ID record ............................. 50
Call log display screen messages ...... 51
Answering system
Turning the answering system on or
o .................................................................. 52
Answering system and voice mail ..... 52
Message capacity ..................................... 52
Outgoing Announcement (OGA) ......... 52
New message indicator..........................53
Play the current outgoing
announcement ....................................... 53
Record outgoing announcement .......53
Delete your recorded OGA .................... 54
Play the current outgoing
announcement ....................................... 54
Number of rings ......................................... 55
Security code for remote access........56
Call screening .............................................57
Message playback using the
telephone base ....................................... 58
Message playback using the
handset ....................................................... 58
Delete all messages ................................. 59
Message window ....................................... 59
Access the answering system
remotely ..................................................... 60
Remote access commands .................. 60
Advanced settings
Dialing mode................................................61
Programming your area code
(optional) .................................................... 61
Reset ................................................................ 62
Registering a handset ............................. 63
Deregistering a handset .........................64
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide ............................ 65
General Product Care .............................. 68
Important Safety Instructions ............. 69
FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA ....................73
One Year Limited Warranty .................. 77
Technical specication ........................... 79
Index ................................................................ 80
Remote access operation card ........... 82
Getting started
Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt
and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Cordless handset
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Battery
compartment cover
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Telephone base with
convertible base
mount attached
Charger
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Battery
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Power adapter
for charger
(1 for 30524EE2
2 for 30524EE3
3 for 30524EE4
4 for 30524EE5)
Telephone line cord
1
Power adapter for
telephone base
Corded handsetHandset coiled cord
DECT 6.0 CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONE
Model number:
30524
User’s guide
Getting started
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 telephone service
provider 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.
Installing on a desk
1. Make sure the wall mounting tab is in DESK position. Use a coin or
small at tool to rotate it if needed.
Wall plate
Modular
telephone
line jack
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Getting started
2. Turn the telephone base over and position it with the power jack
and telephone line jack facing towards you.
3. Press on the convertible base mount indicated by arrows below to
remove it from the telephone base.
WALL
WALL
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
WALL
WALL
FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP
4. Plug one end of the coiled cord into the jack on the bottom of the
telephone base and the other end into the jack at the bottom of the
corded handset.
Route the
cord through
the tabbed
slot.
WALL
WALL
DESK
WALL
WALL
DESK
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Getting started
5. Replace the convertible base mount by aligning the small tabs to
the slots in the middle of the telephone base and the larger tabs in
the slots near the top as shown.
WALL
WALL
DESK
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
WALL
WALL
DESK
FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP
6. Turn the set over and place the handset on the cradle. Plug one end
of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the telephone
base and the other end into a modular jack.
7. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the jack on the back
of the telephone base and the larger end into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
DSL lter (not included) is
required if you have DSL
high speed Internet service.
Route the cord through
the tabbed slot.
4
Getting started
CAUTION:
1. Use only the power adapter that came with this unit . Using other power
adapters may damage the unit.
2. To prevent re or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
Charger installation (For models with additional handsets)
1. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the charger.
2. Plug the larger end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
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Getting started
Wall mount installation
1. Make sure the telephone line cord is unplugged from the modular
jack and the power adapter cord is unplugged from the electrical
outlet before installation.
2. Rotate the wall mounting tab until the engraved text WALL is
correctly oriented. You can use a coin or a small at tool if needed.
3. Turn the telephone base over and position it with the power jack
and telephone line jack facing towards you. Press on the convertible
base mount indicated by arrows below to remove it from the
telephone base.
WALLWALL
WALL
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
WALL
FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP
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Getting started
4. Position the telephone base so the telephone line jack and power
jack are facing away from you. Install the convertible base mount
making sure the extended tabs are inserted into the slots engraved
“WALL” on the telephone base. The engraved text “THE END UP
FOR WALL USE” on the convertible base mount should be correctly
oriented.
DESK DESK
WALL
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
5. Route the telephone line cord through the channel as shown below,
leaving about 2 inches from the end of the channel for plugging into
the wall jack.
WALL
FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP
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Getting started
6. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack on the wall plate. Align the
holes on the telephone with the mounting studs of the wall plate
and slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Tie the
excess cords neatly with a twist tie. Plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet. Be sure to avoid using an electrical outlet that is
controlled by a wall switch.
THIS END UP
FOR WALL USE
FOR DESK USE
THIS END UP
7. Place the corded handset on the telephone
base.
8. To test the installation, pick up the corded
handset or press the button. If you hear
a dial tone, the installation is correct.
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Getting started
Battery installation
CAUTION:
1. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or equivalent replacement battery.
See battery specications on the Technical specication page or visit our
website at www.gephones.com to nd out how to order a replacement battery if
necessary.
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.
red
wire
black
wire
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.
4. Place the handset onto the 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.
NOTE: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our website
at www.gephones.com to order a replacement battery if necessary.
2. Place the battery
and the wire inside
the battery
compartment.
Animated
charging
indicator
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3. Align the cover
against the battery
compartment and
slide it upwards
until it clicks into
place.
Overview
Telephone base layout
ans on/o
Press to turn
the answering
system on or o.
ash/back
• During a call, press to
answer an incoming call if
you receive a call waiting
alert.
• During programming,
press to cancel and exit
without making changes.
Press to repeat a
message, or press
twice to play the
previous message
during message
playback.
repeat
play/stop
Press to play
messages or
stop playback.
menu/ok
• Press to show
menu.
• Press to select
an item, or to
save an entry or
setting.
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skip
Press to skip to
the next message
during message
playback.
• Press to delete the
message during
playback.
• Press and hold
to delete all old
messages when in
idle mode.
CID/up
• Press to review the
call log when the
telephone is not in
use.
• While in menu, press
to scroll up.
• Press to increase
the volume during
playback or call
screening.
phonebook/down
• Press to review the
phonebook when
the telephone is not
in use.
• While in menu, press
to scroll down.
• Press to decrease
the volume during
playback or call
screening.
Overview
Telephone base layout
*/tone
During a
call, press to
send touchtone signals
temporarily.
intercom/nd
Press to page
system handsets,
initiate an
intercom call, or
transfer a call.
DND
Press to turn
global DND
mode on or
o.
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#/pause/ringer o
• Press and hold to
add a dialing pause
when dialing or
entering numbers
into phonebook.
• Press and hold to
turn the ringer o.
PPT
Press to initiate a PPT
intercom with system
handsets.
mute
Press to mute a call,
press again to resume
conversation.
speaker
• Press to make or
answer a call using
the speakerphone.
• During a call, press
to switch between
speakerphone and
corded handset use.
• Press to review redial
list.
• Press to change the
telephone number
format (7 digits, 1+,
or 1+ area code) for
appropriate dialing.
Overview
Handset layout
CID/volume up
• 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.
• 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 access message
playback when in idle
mode.
talk/speaker
• Press to make or answer
a call.
• Press to switch to
speakerphone during
a call or message
playback.
• During a call, press to
switch between
speakerphone and
normal handset use.
del/int
• Press to delete the last
number or letter entered.
• Press to initiate an
intercom call or transfer
a call .
• During a call, press to hang up.
• During programming, press to cancel and
exit without making changes.
*/tone
• During a call, press
to send touch-tone
signals temporarily.
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o/cancel
menu/ok/mute
• Press to show menu.
• Press to select an item, or to
save an entry or setting.
• Press to mute a call,
press again to resume
conversation.
volume down
• While in menu, press to
scroll down.
• During a call, press to
decrease the incoming
volume.
redial/format
• Press to review redial list.
• Press to change the
telephone number format (7
digits, 1+, or 1+ area code)
for appropriate dialing.
phonebook
• Press to review the
phonebook when the
telephone is not in use.
#/pause/ringer o
• Press and hold to turn the
ringer o.
• Press and hold to add a
dialing pause when dialing
or entering numbers into
phonebook.
Overview
Battery charging
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and
what actions need to be taken.
Battery
indicators
Battery icon is
scrolling.
Battery icon is
on steadily.
Battery icon is
empty and the
screen shows
LOW BATTERY.
The screen is
blank.
Battery status Action
Battery is charging. Keep the handset in the charger
Battery is completely
charged.
Battery is low. Place the handset in the charger
Battery has no
power while the
handset is out of the
charger.
when not in use.
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 charger for
a short time and replaced. This is
a normal operation and does not
indicate a battery issue.
to charge without interruption (at
least 30 minutes) before use.
Place the handset in the charger
for at least 16 hours without
interruption. See troubleshooting
on page 65 for help if the screen
remains blank after charging.
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Overview
Telephone base screen display icon
Item Meaning
• 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 when answering system is on.
• Flashes when there are new messages.
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Overview
Handset screen display icon
Item Meaning
• Displays when the telephone base is within
reception range.
• Flashes when the telephone base is out of range.
• Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset
is in the charger.
• Flashes and empty when battery level is low.
• Speakerphone is in use.
• Displays when there are unreviewed new calls.
• Displays 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.
• Energy saving mode is activated.
• Displays when the ringer is turned o.
• Displays when answering system is on.
• Flashes when there are new messages.
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Initial settings
In order for your answering system to accurately mark your messages,
you must set the time and date. Please see page 37 for Date and
time setting instructions.
Telephone operation
Make a call
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Dial the phone number after you hear the dial tone.
Using the telephone base
1. Lift the corded handset or press .
2. Dial the phone number after you hear the dial tone.
Predial a call
Using a cordless handset
1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error
while dialing, you can press del/int to erase the last digit entered.
2. Press .
Using the telephone base
1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error
while dialing, you can press to erase the last digit entered.
2. Lift the corded handset or press to call.
Answer a call
Using a cordless handset
Press to answer an incoming call.
When there is an incoming call, the screen and dial pad backlight will
be on.
Using the telephone base
Lift the corded handset or press .
NOTE: The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
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Telephone operation
End a call
Using a cordless handset
Press or place the handset in the charger to end a call.
Using the telephone base
Return the corded handset to the telephone base or press to end
a call.
Speakerphone
Anytime during a call, press on the telephone base or press on
the handset to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.
NOTE: Using the speakerphone will drain the battery of the cordless handset faster than
the normal handset use.
Volume control
You can adjust the volume of the handset or speakerphone anytime
during a call.
On a cordless handset
Press to increase or to decrease the volume.
On the telephone base
Press to increase or to decrease the volume.
NOTE: Only the listening volume can be adjusted.
Make a call using the redial memory
The last ten telephone numbers previously dialed are stored in the
redial list (up to 24 digits each).
Using a cordless handset
1. Press redial/format.
2. Press or to select the desired phone number and then
press to dial.
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Telephone operation
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select the desired phone number, then lift the
corded handset or press to dial.
Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook
Using a cordless handset
1. Press redial/format.
2. Press or to select the desired phone number and then
press .
3. Press or to select SAVE NUMBER and then press
4. Enter the name by using the dial pad, refer to the character table on
page 44 for more information, and then press .
5. Edit the number by using the dial pad if necessary, and then press
.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select the desired phone number and then
press .
3. Press / to select SAVE NUMBER and then press .
4. Enter the name by using the dial pad, refer to the character table on
page 44 for more information, and then press .
5. Edit the number by using the dial pad if necessary, and then press
.
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Telephone operation
Delete number from the redial list
Using a cordless handset
1. Press redial/format.
2. Press or to select the desired phone number and then
press .
3. Press or to select DELETE and then press twice to
delete the selected number.
-OR-
Press or to select DELETE ALL and then press twice
to delete all numbers in the redial list.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select the desired phone number and then
press .
3. Press / to select DELETE and then press to
delete the selected number.
-OR-
Press / to select DELETE ALL and then press
twice to delete all numbers in the redial list.
Mute
The mute function allows you to turn o the microphone while on a
call. You can hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press during a call.
2. Press again to resume conversation.
Using the telephone base
1. Press during a call.
2. Press again to resume conversation.
NOTE: The screen shows MUTE ON when mute feature is activated.
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Telephone operation
Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID service
To use call waiting, you must subscribe to call waiting service from
your telephone service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls
while you are already talking on the phone. You will hear a call waiting
alert tone when there is a second incoming call. If you subscribe to
both caller ID and call waiting with caller ID services, the second
caller’s information is displayed after you hear the call waiting alert
tone.
On a cordless handset
1. Press to answer the second incoming call.
2. Press to switch between calls.
On the telephone base
1. Press to answer the second incoming call.
2. Press to switch between calls.
Using multiple handsets
The system allows a maximum of two system devices (either the
telephone base or cordless handset) to have a conversation with an
outside call at a time. The call will not be ended until the telephone
base and all system handsets hang up.
Using a cordless handset
Press on another cordless handset. Press or place the handset
in the charger to end a call.
Using the telephone base
Lift the corded handset or press on the telephone base.
Return the corded handset to the telephone base or press to end
the call.
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Telephone operation
Voice mail service
The icon ashes on the screen of the telephone base and
handset(s) when you have received a new voice mail message from
your service provider.
IMPORTANT: Voice mail service is dierent from the answering system. In order to use the
voice mail service, you must subscribe to it from your telephone service provider.
Handset locator
You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it from the telephone
base.
1. Press on the telephone base.
2. If your telephone system has only one cordless handset registered,
the system will page it automatically.
-OR-
If your telephone system has more than one cordless handset
registered, press / to select ALL and then press
to page all system handsets.
3. Press , or on the telephone base to stop paging.
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Telephone operation
Intercom
The system allows an intercom call between two system devices (either
the telephone base or cordless handset).
Using a cordless handset
1. Press del/int.
• If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the
intercom call will be automatically directed to the telephone base.
• If your telephone system has more than one handset registered,
press / to select the desired handset or select BASE to
intercom the telephone base, and then press .
2. Press to answer the intercom call on the other handset.
-OR-
Lift the corded handset or press to answer the intercom call on
the telephone base.
3. To end the intercom call, press or place the cordless handset in
the charger.
-OR-
Return the corded handset to the telephone base or press on
the telephone base.
NOTES:
1 The intercom call can be canceled before it is answered by pressing or del/int on the
originating handset.
2. If the called handset or telephone base does not answer within one minute, or is busy,
or is out of range, the paging will be canceled.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
• If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the
intercom call will be automatically directed to the cordless handset.
• If your telephone system has more than one handset registered,
press / to select the desired handset and then press
.
2. Press to answer the intercom call on the cordless handset.
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Telephone operation
3. To end the intercom call, press or place the cordless handset in
the charger.
-OR-
Return the corded handset to the telephone base or press on
the telephone base.
NOTES:
1. The intercom call can be canceled before it is answered by pressing , or
on the telephone base.
2. If the called handset does not answer within one minute, or is busy, or is out of range,
the paging will be canceled.
To answer an incoming call during intercom
You will hear an alert tone when you receive an incoming call during
intercom.
Using a cordless handset
• Press del/int to answer the incoming call and put the intercom on
hold. Press del/int to switch between intercom and the incoming
call.
• Press and hold del/int to conference with both the incoming call
and the intercom.
Using the telephone base
• Press to answer the incoming call and put the intercom on hold.
Press to switch between intercom and the incoming call.
• Press and hold to conference with both the incoming call and
the intercom.
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Telephone operation
To initiate an intercom during a call
You can intercom with another system device (either the telephone
base or cordless handset) during a call, or invite another system device
to join.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press del/int during a call.
• If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the
intercom call will be automatically directed to the telephone base.
• If your telephone system has more than one handset registered,
press / to select the desired handset or select BASE to
intercom the telephone base, and then press .
The call is placed on hold while the intercom is established with the
other handset.
2. Press to answer the intercom on the other handset.
-OR-
Lift the telephone base or press to answer the intercom on the
telephone base.
NOTE: The intercom call can be canceled before it is answered by pressing del/int on the
originating handset.
3. You can choose from one of the following options for this intercom
call.
• Press and hold del/int to connect both devices to the external call.
• Press del/int on the originating handset to alternate between the
intercom and the external call.
• Press on either handset to terminate the intercom on that
handset. The call will continue on the other handset.
Using the telephone base
1. Press during a call.
• If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the
intercom call will be automatically directed to the cordless handset.
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Telephone operation
• If your telephone system has more than one handset registered,
press / to select the desired handset and then press
.
The call is placed on hold while the intercom is established with the
other handset.
2. Press to answer the intercom on the other handset.
You can choose from one of the following options for this intercom
call.
• Press and hold to connect both devices to the external call.
• Press to alternate between the intercom and the external call.
• Press on the cordless handset or return it to the charger to
terminate the intercom. The call will continue on the telephone
base.
• Return the corded handset to the telephone base or press if
you are using speakerphone to terminate the intercom. The call will
continue on the cordless handset.
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Telephone operation
Push to talk (PTT)
You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any
registered handset in the system.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press the PTT button on the right side of the handset.
• If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the
connection will be set automatically to the telephone base.
• If your telephone system has more than one handset registered.
Press or to select the desired handset, BASE or ALL, and
then press .
2. PRESS AND HOLD (PPT) TO TALK shows on the screen when the
connection is set between the initiating handset and the destination
handset.
3. Press and hold the PTT button to start the broadcast.
Using the telephone base
1. Press PPT on the telephone base.
• If your telephone system has only one handset registered, the
connection will be set automatically to the cordless handset.
• If your telephone system has more than one handset registered,
press / to select the desired handset or ALL, and then
press .
2. PRESS AND HOLD (PPT) TO TALK shows on the screen when the
connection is set between the telephone base and the destination
cordless handset.
3. Press and hold the PTT button on the telephone base to start the
broadcast.
NOTE: Connection set between devices lasts for 30 minutes after it is established, or 30
minutes after the last broadcast. You will need to perform the above operation again if you
want to initiate a PTT to another system device or after the 30-minute time out.
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Handset settings
Ringer volume
You can set the handset ringer volume from level 1 to level 5 or turn
the ringer o.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select HANDSET TONES and then
press .
3. Press again to select RING VOLUME.
4. Press or to select the desired setting and
then press to conrm.
NOTE: Press and hold the key to switch the ringer between on and
o when the handset is in idle mode, the icon displays on the screen
when ringer o feature is activated
Ringer melody
You can select from 10 ringer tones.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select HANDSET TONES and then
press .
3. Press or to select RING MELODY and then
press .
4. Press or to select the desired setting
(MELODY 1 to 10) and then press to conrm.
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>LEVEL 1
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>RING MELODY
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>MELODY 1
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Handset settings
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:
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select HANDSET TONES and then
press .
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>KEY BEEP
3. Press or to select KEY BEEP and then press
.
4. Press or to select ON or OFF and then press
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>ON
to conrm.
Display language
You can select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or FRANCIS as the display
language. The default setting is ENGLISH. To change the display
language:
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press
.
3. Press again to select LANGUAGE.
4. Press or to select the desired language and
then press to conrm.
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>LANGUAGE
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>ENGLISH
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Handset settings
Equalizer
This feature allows you to change the balance of the audio of the
handset to best suit your hearing.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press
.
3. Press or to select EQUALIZER and then press
.
4. Press or to select from NATURAL, BASS or
TREBLE.
5. Press to conrm.
Energy save
This feature enables the handset to operate in energy saving mode.
With this feature turned on, the handset will automatically turn the
handset backlight o.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press
.
3. Press or to select ENERGY SAVE and then
press .
4. Press or to select ON or OFF and then press
to conrm.
NOTE: When ENERGY SAVE is turned on, the icon shows on the cordless handset
screen.
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>EQUALIZER
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EQUALIZER
>NATURAL
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SETTINGS
>ENERGY SAVE
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>ON
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Telephone base settings
Base ringer volume
You can set the telephone base ringer volume from level 1 to level 5 or
turn the ringer o.
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select BASE TONES and
then press .
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>BASE VOLUME
3. Press / to select BASE VOLUME and
then press .
4. Press / to select the desired volume
and then press to conrm.
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>LEVEL 2
Base ringer melody
You can select from 10 ringer melodies for the telephone base.
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select BASE TONES and
then press .
3. Press / to select BASE MELODY and
then press .
4. Press / to select the desired melody
and then press to conrm.
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>BASE MELODY
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>MELODY 1
Key tone
The telephone base 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 when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select BASE TONES and
then press .
3. Press / to select KEY BEEP and then
press .
4. Press / to select ON or OFF and then
press to conrm.
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>KEY BEEP
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>ON
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Telephone base settings
Display language
You can select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or FRANCIS as the display
language. The default setting is ENGLISH.
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select SETTINGS and then
press .
3. Press again to select LANGUAGE.
4. Press / to select the desired setting
and then press to conrm.
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>LANGUAGE
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>ENGLISH
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Block list
You can program telephone numbers into the block list so that the
telephone silences when a call is received from one of the blocked
numbers. The handset shows BLOCK LIST when the programmed
numbers call and will not record the number in the caller ID history.
To add a new entry
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select BLOCK LIST and then
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>ADD NEW
press .
3. Press twice to select ADD NEW.
4. Enter the desired number and then press to
conrm.
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Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select BLOCK LIST and
then press .
3. Press again to select ADD NEW.
4. Enter the desired number and then press
to conrm.
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>ADD NEW
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_
To view the list
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select BLOCK LIST and then press .
3. Press or to browse through the block list.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select BLOCK LIST and then press .
3. Press / to browse through the block list.
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To edit an entry
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select BLOCK LIST and then press .
3. Press or to select the desired entry and then
press .
4. Press or to select EDIT CONTACT and then
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>EDIT CONTACT
press twice.
5. Edit the number by using the del/int key to erase and backspace,
then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press .
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select BLOCK LIST and
then press .
3. Press / to select the desired entry
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>EDIT CONTACT
and then press .
4. Press / to select EDIT CONTACT and then press
twice.
5. Edit the number by using the key to erase and backspace,
then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press .
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Block list
To delete entry
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select BLOCK LIST and then
press .
3. Press or to select the desired entry and then
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>DELETE ENTRY
press .
4. Press or to select DELETE ENTRY and then
press three times to delete the selected entry.
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BLOCK LIST
>DELETE ALL
-OR-
Press or to select DELETE ALL and then press twice
to delete all entries.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select BLOCK LIST and then press .
3. Press / to select the desired entry and then press
.
4. Press / to select DELETE ENTRY
and then press three times to delete the
selected entry.
-OR-
Press / to select DELETE ALL and
then press twice to delete all entries.
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>DELETE ENTRY
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>DELETE ALL
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Do not disturb
When DO NOT DISTURB (DND) mode is activated, all incoming calls will
be silent. This feature only silences the ringer, the incoming number,
if you have subscribed to the caller ID service from your telephone
service provider, will be recorded in the caller ID history as normal.
Global DND
When global DND is activated, all system handsets and the telephone
base will be silent when there is an incoming call. Press the DND
button on the telephone base to turn this feature on or o.
Handset DND
You can program individual handset to silence during the time you set.
This setting is independent to each handset, setting programmed on
one handset does not apply to other system handset.
To program the DND time for individual handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select PROGRAM DND and then press .
3. Press or to select the desired option and then press
to conrm.
ONE TIME: The telephone silences once during the set time.
DAILY: The telephone silences daily during the set time.
OFF: Turn DND o (settings completed).
4. Enter the desired start time. For example, 9:30 should be entered
as [0], [9], [3], [0]. Press or to select AM or PM (if you have
selected 12 HOUR for time format) and then press to conrm.
5. Enter the desired stop time. For example, 7:30 should be entered
as [0], [7], [3], [0]. Press or to select AM or PM (if you have
selected 12 HOUR for time format) and then press to conrm.
NOTES: When global DND is turned on, individual handset will continue to be in DND mode
even after the set DND time on the handset ends.
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Do not disturb
Telephone base DND
You can program the telephone base to silence during the time
you set. This setting is independent to cordless handset, setting
programmed on the telephone base does not apply to other system
handsets.
To program the DND time for telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select PROGRAM DND and then press
.
3. Press / to select the desired option and then press
to conrm.
ONE TIME: The telephone silences once during the set time.
DAILY: The telephone silences daily during the set time.
OFF: Turn DND o (settings completed).
4. Enter the desired start time. For example, 9:30 should be entered
as [0], [9], [3], [0]. Press / to select AM or PM (if you
have selected 12 HOUR for time format) and then press to
conrm.
5. Enter the desired start time. For example, 7:30 should be entered
as [0], [7], [3], [0]. Press / to select AM or PM (if you
have selected 12 HOUR for time format) and then press to
conrm.
NOTE: When global DND is turned on, the telephone base will continue to be in DND mode
after the set DND time on the telephone base ends.
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Clock and alarm
Date and time
You can set the date and time of the telephone system as follows.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select CLOCK & ALARM and then
press .
3. Press again to select SET DATE/TIME.
4. Enter the current month, day and year. For example,
May 16, 2010 should be entered as [0], [5], [1], [6], [1],
[0].
5. Press to conrm.
6. Enter the current hour and minute. For example, 9:30
should be entered as [0], [9], [3], [0]. Press or
to select AM or PM and then press to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select CLOCK & ALARM
and then press .
3. Press again to select SET DATE/TIME.
4. Enter the current month, day and year. For
example, May 16, 2010 should be entered as [0],
[5], [1], [6], [1], [0].
5. Press to conrm.
6. Enter the current hour and minute. For example,
9:30 should be entered as [0], [9], [3], [0]. Press
/ to select AM or PM and then press
to conrm.
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>SET DATE/TIME
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05/16/10
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SET TIME
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CLOCK & ALARM
>SET DATE/TIME
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SET DATE
05/16/10
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SET TIME
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Clock and alarm
Time format
The display format of time can either be selected as 12 hour or 24 hour.
The default setting is 12 hour. To change your setting:
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select CLOCK & ALARM and then
press .
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>SET FORMAT
3. Press or to select SET FORMAT and then
press .
4. Press again to select TIME FORMAT.
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>TIME FORMAT
5. Press or to select the desired setting (12
HOURS or 24 HOURS) and then press to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select CLOCK & ALARM
and then press .
3. Press / to select SET FORMAT and
then press .
4. Press again to select TIME FORMAT.
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>SET FORMAT
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SET FORMAT
>TIME FORMAT
5. Press / to select the desired setting (12 HOURS or 24
HOURS) and then press to conrm.
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The display format of date can either be selected as Month/Day or
Day/Month. The default setting is Month/Day.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select CLOCK & ALARM and then
press .
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>SET FORMAT
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3. Press or to select SET FORMAT and then
press .
4. Press or to select DATE FORMAT and then
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>DATE FORMAT
press .
5. Press or to select the desired setting (MM/DD or DD/MM)
and then press to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select CLOCK & ALARM
and then press .
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>SET FORMAT
3. Press / to select SET FORMAT and
then press .
4. Press / to select DATE FORMAT and
then press .
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>DATE FORMAT
5. Press / select the desired setting (MM/DD or DD/MM)
and then press .
Alarm
The alarm can be programmed to sound once or daily for one minute.
The alarm setting is independent to the telephone base and each
handset.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select CLOCK & ALARM and then
press .
3. Press or to select ALARM and then press
.
4. Press or to select the desired alarm option and then press
.
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>ALARM
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OFF: Turn alarm o (setting completed).
ONE TIME: The alarm sounds once at the set time.
DAILY: The alarm sounds daily at the set time.
5. Enter the desired hour and minute and then press
or to select AM or PM.
6. Press to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select CLOCK & ALARM and then press
.
3. Press / to select ALARM and then
press .
4. Press / to select the desired alarm
option and then press .
OFF: Turn alarm o (setting completed).
ONE TIME: The alarm sounds once at the set time.
DAILY: The alarm sounds daily at the set time.
5. Enter the desired hour and minute and then press
/ to select AM or PM.
6. Press to conrm.
Alarm tone
You can select from 3 alarm melodies.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select CLOCK & ALARM and then
press .
3. Press or to select ALARM TONE and then
press .
4. Press or to select the desired alarm melody
and then press .
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ALARM
>ONE TIME
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SET TIME
07:00AM
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>ALARM
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>ONE TIME
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SET TIME
07:00AM
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>ALARM TONE
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>MELODY 1
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Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select CLOCK & ALARM
and then press .
3. Press / to select ALARM TONE and
then press .
4. Press / to select the desired alarm
melody and then press .
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>ALARM TONE
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>MELODY 1
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Phonebook
Add a phonebook record
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select PHONEBOOK and then
press .
3. Press twice to select ADD NEW.
4. Enter the name (max. 14 characters). Press the key
to the corresponding character to display the correct
letter. See the character table on page 44 for more
information.
5. Press .
6. Enter the number (max. 20 digits). If you need a
pause between digits, press and hold the until a
P appears on the display. This will insert a 3-second
pause in the dialing sequence.
7. Press to save the new entry.
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1. Enter the number (max. 20 digits). If you need a pause between
digits, press and hold the until a P appears on the display. This
will insert a 3-second pause in the dialing sequence.
2. Press .
3. Enter the name (max. 14 characters) and then press to
conrm. Press the key to the corresponding character to display
the correct letter. See the character table on page 44 for more
information.
4. Edit the number if necessary.
5. Press to conrm.
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>PHONEBOOK
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>ADD NEW
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Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select PHONEBOOK and
then press .
3. Press again to select ADD NEW.
4. Enter the name (max. 14 characters). Press the
key to the corresponding character to display the
correct letter. See the character table on page
44 for more information.
5. Press .
6. Enter the number (max. 20 digits). If you need a
pause between digits, press and hold the
until a P appears in the display. This will insert a
3-second pause in the dialing sequence.
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>PHONEBOOK
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>ADD NEW
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_
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_
7. Press to save the new entry.
-OR-
1. Enter the number (max. 20 digits). If you need a pause between
digits, press and hold the until a P appears in the display. This
will insert a 3-second pause in the dialing sequence.
2. Press .
3. Enter the name (max. 14 characters) and then press to
conrm. Press the key to the corresponding character to display
the correct letter. See the character table on page 44 for more
information.
4. Edit the number if necessary.
5. Press to conrm.
NOTES:
1. The phonebook is shared by the telephone base and all system handsets. Changes made
to the phonebook on any one handset or the telephone base apply to all.
2. The directory can store up to 100 entries with up to 20 digits for each telephone number
and 14 characters for each name.
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Character table
Use the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 14
characters). Each press of a particular key displays the character in the
following order:
Dial pad
key
[1] space 1 _ < > ?
[2] A B C 2
[3] D E F 3
[4] G H I 4
[5] J K L 5
[6] M N O 6
[7] P Q R S 7
[8] T U V 8
[9] W X Y Z 9
[0] 0 - / ||| # +
1 2 3 4 5 6
To view/call a phonebook record
Records are stored alphabetically in the phonebook. To search the
phonebook:
Using a cordless handset
1. Press when handset is not in use.
NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing and selecting PHONEBOOK.
2. Press or to nd an entry.
3. Press to call the displayed entry.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when the telephone base is not in use.
NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing and selecting PHONEBOOK.
2. Press / to nd an entry.
3. Lift the corded handset or press to call the displayed entry.
Character by number of key presses
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To search a phonebook entry alphabetically
Using a cordless handset
1. Press when the handset is not in use.
2. Press or to scroll to any phonebook entry.
3. Press the dial pad key (0-9) that corresponds to the rst letter of the
entry you are looking for. The closest match in alphabetical order
will appear. You can then press or to view the next entry.
4. Press to view the phone number.
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Press to call the displayed entry.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when the telephone base is not in use.
2. Press / to scroll to any phonebook entry.
3. Press the dial pad key (0-9) that corresponds to the rst letter of the
entry you are looking for. The closest match in alphabetical order
will appear. You can then press / to view the next entry.
4. Press to view the phone number.
-OR-
Lift the corded handset or press to call the displayed entry.
Chain dialing
This feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers
stored in the phonebook while you are on a call. This feature is
useful if you wish to access another numbers (such as bank account
information or access code) from the phonebook.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press and the phonebook will display.
2. Press or to locate the desired entry.
3. Press to dial the number.
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Using the telephone base
1. Press twice and the phonebook will display.
2. Press / to locate the desired entry.
3. Press twice to dial the number.
Edit a phonebook entry
Using a cordless handset
1. Press when the handset is not in use.
2. Press or to locate the desired entry and then press .
3. Press or to select EDIT CONTACT and then press
twice.
4. Edit the name by using the del/int key to erase and backspace,
then enter new characters using the dial pad keys and press .
5. Edit the number by using the del/int key to erase and backspace,
then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press .
Using the telephone base
1. Press when the handset is not in use.
2. Press / to locate the desired entry and then press
twice.
3. Press / to select EDIT CONTACT and then press
twice.
4. Edit the name by using the key to erase and backspace, then
enter new characters using the dial pad keys and press .
5. Edit the number by using the key to erase and backspace,
then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press .
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Delete phonebook entry
Using a cordless handset
1. Press when the handset is not in use.
2. Press or to locate the desired entry and then press .
3. Press or to select DELETE ENTRY and then press
three times to delete the selected entry.
-OR-
Press or to select DELETE ALL and then press twice
to delete all entries.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when the handset is not in use.
2. Press / to locate the desired entry and then press
twice.
3. Press / to select DELETE ENTRY and then press
three times to delete the selected entry.
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Press / to select DELETE ALL and then press
twice to delete all entries.
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Using Caller ID service
IMPORTANT: To use the Caller-ID capabilities of this telephone system,
you must subscribe to Caller-ID services from your service provider.
Check with your telephone service provider for details.
Caller ID records are stored in the order that they are received.
Your telephone stores caller ID memory for the 50 most recent calls.
When the 51st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (rst call)
is automatically deleted. Each entry holds up to 20 digits for the
telephone number and 14 characters for the name.
Phonebook Caller-ID matching
If the last seven digits of an incoming telephone number match a
telephone number in your phonebook, the name from this entry will
display on the screen.
For example, if Michael Jones calls, and his number is saved in the
phonebook under the name MIKE, the screen displays the name MIKE.
NOTE: The number you see on your caller ID is in the format sent by the telephone service
provider. It usually delivers 10-digit telephone numbers (area code plus telephone number).
If the last seven digits of the incoming telephone number do not match with a number in
your phonebook, the name appears as it is delivered by the telephone service provider.
Review/call from the call log
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know
new calls have been received. To scroll through the caller ID records:
Using a cordless handset
1. Press to display the caller ID list.
2. Press to view from the most recent calls, or to view the
oldest calls.
3. When the desired record is displayed, press to call.
-OR-
Press redial/format repeatedly until the phone number is shown in
the desired format (for example, when 555-5555 is displayed, press
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redial/format to change the format of the phone number to 555-
555-5555, 1-555-555-5555, and back to 555-5555), then press
to call.
Using the telephone base
1. Press to display the caller ID list.
2. Press to view from the most recent calls, or to view
the oldest calls.
3. When the desired record is displayed, lift the corded handset or
press to call.
-OR-
Press repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the
desired format (for example, when 555-5555 is displayed, press
to change the format of the phone number to 555-555-5555,
1-555-555-5555, and back to 555-5555), then lift the corded
handset or press to call.
Save a number to the phonebook
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to locate the desired record and then press .
3. Press or to select COPY TO PHBK and then press .
4. Enter the name by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then
press .
5. Edit the number by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then
press to save.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to locate the desired record and then press
.
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3. Press / to select COPY TO PHBK and then press .
4. Enter the name by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then
press .
5. Edit the number by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then
press to save.
Delete caller ID record
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to locate the desired record and then press .
3. Press or to select DELETE and then press twice to
delete the selected record.
-OR-
Press or to select DELETE ALL and then press twice
to delete all records.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to locate the desired record and then press
.
3. Press / to select DELETE and then press twice
to delete the selected record.
-OR-
Press / to select DELETE ALL and then press
twice to delete all records.
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Call log display screen messages
Display When
OUT OF AREA The caller’s name and number are out of area.
PRIVATE The caller is blocking the name, and the number is out
1_Voicemail A caller leaves a voicemail message or when your local
of area.
The caller is blocking the number, and the name is out
of area.
The caller is blocking both the name and number.
telephone service provider sends an electronic signal
to notify you of a waiting voicemail message.
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Answering system
This section explains how to set up your answering system. Before you
begin the setup process, please make sure that the answering system
is on.
Turning the answering system on or o
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press again to select ANSWER ON/OFF.
4. Press or to select ON or OFF, and then press .
Using the telephone base
Press on the telephone base to turn the answering system on or
o. The button will light when the answering system is on.
Answering system and voice mail
You telephone has a built-in answering system and voicemail indicator
(if you subscribe to voicemail oered by your telephone service
provider). They are independent features and each alerts you to new
messages dierently.
To listen to your voicemail, follow the instructions provided by your
voicemail service provider. To listen to messages recorded on your
answering system, refer to page 58.
Message capacity
The answering system can record up to 59 messages. Each message
can be up to 3 minutes in length, and the total recording time is 20
minutes approximately.
Outgoing Announcement (OGA)
When the answering system answers a call, the pre-recorded outgoing
announcement is played to the caller unless you have recorded your
own outgoing announcement.
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New message indicator
When there are new messages on the answering system, the number
of new messages and the icon ash, and XX NEW MESSAGE
shows on the screen of the telephone base; the icon ashes and
XX NEW MESSAGE displays on the screen of the cordless handsets.
Play the current outgoing announcement
When the answering system answers a call, the pre-recorded outgoing
announcement is played to the caller unless you have recorded your
own outgoing announcement.
Record outgoing announcement
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press or to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press .
4. Press or to select RECORD OGA and then press .
5. After a beep sounds, speak into the handset as you would normally
during a call while recording your OGA (2 minutes maximum).
6. Press when nished. The system will then play back the
recorded message.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press / to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press
.
4. Press / to select RECORD OGA and then press .
5. After a beep sounds, speak into the handset as you would normally
during a call while recording your OGA (2 minutes maximum).
6. Press when nished. The system will then play back the
recorded message.
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Delete your recorded OGA
If you want to use the pre-recorded outgoing announcement, simply
delete your recorded OGA.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press or to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press .
4. Press or to select DELETE and then press .
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press / to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press
.
4. Press / to select DELETE and then press .
Play the current outgoing announcement
The following steps allow you to listen to the current outgoing
announcement. The answering system plays the pre-recorded
outgoing message if you have not recorded your own.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press or to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press .
4. Press again to select PLAY OGA. The system announces the
outgoing announcement you are currently using.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
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3. Press / to select ANNOUNCEMENT and then press
.
4. Press again to select PLAY OGA. The system announces the
current outgoing announcement you are using. Record an outgoing
announcement (OGA).
Number of rings
You can select the number of rings before the answering system
answers a call.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press .
4. Press again to select RING DELAY and then press .
5. Press or to select the desired setting and then press
to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press .
4. Press / to select RING DELAY and then press .
5. Press / to select the desired setting and then press
to conrm.
NOTE: If you select TOLL SAVER, the system answers after the second or third ring if there
are new messages, or after the fourth or fth ring if there is no new message. This allows
you to check your system to see if there are new messages before incurring toll charges.
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Security code for remote access
Your answering system allows you to program a 4-digit security code
to get access to the system through any touch-tone telephone. The
default security code is 0000.
To view the current remote code:
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press .
4. Press or to select REMOTE CODE and then press .
5. Press again to select VIEW CODE. The screen displays the
current remote code.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press .
4. Press / to select REMOTE CODE and then press .
5. Press again to select VIEW CODE. The screen displays the
current remote code.
To change the remote code:
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press or to select SETTINGS and then press .
4. Press or to select REMOTE CODE and then press .
Press or to select CHANGE CODE and then press .
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5. Use the dial key pad to enter a new 4-digit security code and then
press .
6. Enter the code again to conrm and then press .
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press / to select SETTINGS and then press .
4. Press / to select REMOTE CODE and then press .
Press / to select CHANGE CODE and then press .
5. Use the dial key pad to enter a new 4-digit security code and then
press .
6. Enter the code again to conrm and then press .
Call screening
When the answering system answers a call, you can listen at the
telephone base while the caller leaves a message.
At the telephone base:
The message automatically plays on the telephone base. Use the
/ buttons to adjust speaker volume.
From a cordless handset:
1. Press the button. The caller’s voice will be heard while the
answering system is recording the message.
2. To intercept during handset screening, press button on the
handset. The answering system will automatically stop recording
when you do so.
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Message playback using the telephone base
1. Press on the telephone base to listen to the messages.
2. The system announces the number of messages and date and time
when the message was recorded.
3. Press again to stop the playback.
Options during playback
Key Operation
/
Message playback using the handset
To listen to messages on a handset:
1. Press twice or when the handset is in idle mode. Your
messages will automatically be played back through the handset
speakerphone. Press to listen to your messages privately
through the handset.
2. The following message options are available during playback:
• REPEAT: Press 1 to repeat the currently playing message.
• STOP: Press 2 to pause the message currently playing, press
again to resume playing.
• SKIP: Press 3 to listen to the next message.
• DEL: Press del/int to delete the currently playing message.
Press to adjust the listening volume.
Press to playback or stop messages.
Press to repeat a message. Press twice to
play the previous message.
Press to skip to the next message.
Press during playback to delete the current
message.
Press and hold in idle mode to delete all old
messages.
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Delete all messages
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press or to select DEL. ALL OLD.
4. Press twice to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ANS SYSTEM and then press .
3. Press / to select DEL. ALL OLD.
4. Press twice to conrm.
Message window
The table below summarizes the messages displayed on the top right
side of the telephone base display.
blank When the answering system is turned o.
00 (ON steadily) There are no messages in the answering system.
1-59 (ashing) Total number of new messages.
1-59 (On steadily) Total number of old messages.
F (ashing) Memory is full.
Current message number during message playback.
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Access the answering system remotely
1. Dial your phone number from any touch-tone telephone.
2. Once your answering system takes your call and you hear your
outgoing announcement, press the # key. The answering system
will ask you to enter your security code.
3. Enter your security code using the numeric keypad on the touchtone telephone. The system will start playing messages after you
hear a conrmation tone.
NOTES:
1. If your answering system is o, you will not hear your outgoing announcement. The
system will answer your call after 10 rings and then ask you to enter your security code.
2. If you have entered an incorrect security code, the system will ask you to enter the code
again.
3. If you have forgotten the security code, you will need to reset the system (refer to
page 62). The security code will be restored to its default setting as 0000 after system
reset.
Remote access commands
Touch-
Remote command
tone keys
1 Replay the current or previous message.
2 Play/stop messages.
3 Skip to the next message.
4 Turn the answering system on or o.
7 Listen to the main menu.
0 Delete the current message.
A convenient wallet card, with instructions needed to operate your
answering system remotely, can be found on page 82.
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Advanced 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.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
PM
PM
11/20
PM
11/20
PM
PM
11/20
11/20
11/20
2. Press or to select ADV SETTING and then
press .
10:30
ADV SETTING
>DIAL MODE
3. Press or to select DIAL MODE and then
press .
4. Press or to select the desired setting and
10:30
DIAL MODE
>TONE
then press to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select ADV SETTING and
then press .
3. Press / to select DIAL MODE and
then press .
4. Press / to select the desired setting
10:30
ADV SETTING
>DIAL MODE
10:30
DIAL MODE
>TONE
and then press .
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.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ADV SETTING and then
press .
10:30
ADV SETTING
>AREA CODE
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3. Press or to select AREA CODE and then
press .
4. Enter your area code and then press to conrm.
10:30
AREA CODE
_
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select ADV SETTING and
then press .
3. Press / to select AREA CODE and
then press .
4. Enter your area code and then press to
10:30
ADV SETTING
>AREA CODE
10:30
AREA CODE
_
conrm.
Reset
This feature allows you to restore all system settings, except the
answering system messages and phonebook, to default settings. This
feature could be useful, if you have forgotten the security code to
access the answering system remotely.
Using a cordless handset
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ADV SETTING and then
press .
3. Press or to select RESET and then press
.
4. Press again to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press when in idle mode.
2. Press / to select ADV SETTING and
then press .
3. Press / to select RESET and then
press .
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10:30
ADV SETTING
>RESET
10:30
RESET
CONFIRM?
10:30
ADV SETTING
>RESET
PM
11/20
PM
11/20
PM
PM
PM
11/20
PM
11/20
11/20
11/20
Advanced settings
4. Press again to conrm.
NOTE: All settings under the ANS SYSTEM, BLOCK LIST, PROGRAM
DND, CLOCK & ALARM, SETTINGS, HANDSET TONES, BASE TONES
and ADV SETTING and menus in the handset will be restored to
default settings, the redial list and call log will also be cleared.
10:30
RESET
CONFIRM?
Registering a handset
The telephone system can support up to a total of 5 cordless handsets.
Handsets that were included with your main base are pre-registered.
To add or re-register a handset:
1. Press on the cordless handset when the handset shows
REGISTER YOUR HANDSET.
2. The handset then shows PRESS LOCATOR KEY FOR 5 SEC.
3. Press and hold the button on the telephone base for 5 seconds
until a beep sounds.
The cordless handset screen shows REGISTERED and a beep sounds
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 30520 accessory handsets only. For information
on how to purchase accessory handsets, please visit our website at www.gephones.com
11/20
PM
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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
Using a cordless handset
A cordless handset cannot deregister itself, you have to use another
system handset or the telephone base to deregister the desired
handset.
1. Press .
2. Press or to select ADV SETTING and then press .
3. Press or to select DEREGISTER and then press .
4. Press or to select the desired handset and then press
to conrm.
Using the telephone base
1. Press .
2. Press / to select ADV SETTING and then press
.
3. Press / to select DEREGISTER and then press .
4. Press / to select the desired handset and then press
to conrm.
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Troubleshooting guide
If your telephone system is not operating properly, rst try these
general reset procedures:
1. Unplug all power adapters from the power outlets.
2. Disconnect the telephone line cord from the base or modular jack.
3. Remove the battery compartment covers and unplug all handset
battery packs.
4. After a few minutes, re-install all handset battery packs, making
sure that the connectors are snug and the wires are not pinched
before replacing all battery compartment covers.
5. Plug the power adapters for the base and any chargers back into
their power outlets. Be sure not to use outlets that are controlled by
wall switches or timers.
6. Place all handsets in the chargers to charge without interruption for
at least 30 minutes before use.
7. Plug the line cord into the telephone base or modular jack and
verify operation.
For product assistance or for more information about accessories, visit
our website at www.gephones.com or call our customer service center
at 1-877-394-9775.
General Performance
Problem Cause/solution
Cannot hear a
dial tone.
• Increase the volume on the handset.
• Disconnect the telephone line cord from the
base unit and connect it to a known working
telephone. If the known working telephone
operates properly, contact our customer
support center for warranty information.
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Handset does
not ring.
You experience
audible static,
noise, or fading
in and out.
Caller ID
Problem Cause/solution
Caller-ID
information is
not displayed.
While on a call,
new caller-ID
information is
not displayed.
• The ringer may be o. Increase the ringer
volume.
• Make sure your handset is charged.
• The handset may be near the end of range limit.
Move the handset closer to the base unit.
• If you are using a line with DSL service, make
sure you have properly installed the DSL lters
supplied by your service provider.
• Try to relocate the base unit and use the
handset away from sources of electrical
interference.
• You must subscribe to Caller ID service from
your telephone service provider.
• Make sure the base unit is plugged directly into
a telephone modular jack. If you are using a line
with DSL service, make sure you have properly
installed the DSL lters supplied by your service
provider.
• You must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting
service from your telephone service provider.
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Answering system
Problem Cause/solution
The unit does
not record new
messages.
Cannot access
the answering
system locally
through
a system
handset.
Cannot operate
the answering
system
remotely.
• Make sure the answering system is on.
• The message memory may be full. Some
messages will need to be deleted.
• The system may be in use by another party.
• The system is busy recording a message.
• You must use a touch-tone telephone for remote
access.
• Make sure you follow the remote access
procedures in this user’s guide.
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General Product Care
• Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the
phone.
• Clean the phone only with a dry soft cloth.
• Never use cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol,
or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage
the unit.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at
a later date.
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Important Safety Instructions
Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product;
however, when using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, 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 outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Telephones should not be used while you are in a bathtub, shower or pool.
Immersion of the telephone or handset in water could cause an electrical
shock.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for
ventilation, to protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these
openings. Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. Only operate this product from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
7. Plug the adapter into an easily accessible electrical outlet near the
equipment.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk
of re 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 out parts that could
result in a risk of re or electric shock.
11. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.
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.
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13. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures such as areas
near a hot radiator, stove or in a hot car. Do not place product upon
other consumer electronic products such as; computer monitors, power
ampliers, etc.
14. Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on or near the
telephone.
15. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
16. Never install or modify telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
17. Never install jacks or telephones in wet locations.
18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines to prevent
electrical shock and/or re.
19. Under the following conditions, unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualied service personnel:
A. The power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. The product has been exposed to rain or water.
C. The product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
D. The product’s cabinet has been damaged.
E. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
20. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical-storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning.
21. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
22. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
23. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
24. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
IF YOUR PRODUCT UTILIZES BATTERIES, THE FOLLOWING
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED:
1. Use only the type and size battery(ies) specied in the user’s manual.
2. Do not use this product if the battery door is removed or missing.
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3. Replace batteries that appear to be swollen or have damaged wiring.
4. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in re. They may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.
5. 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.
6. Exercise care in handling battery(ies) in order not to short out the battery(ies)
with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery(ies)
or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
7. Do not attempt to recharge the battery(ies) provided with or identied for
use with this product that are not rechargeable. The battery(ies) may leak
corrosive electrolyte or explode.
8. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery(ies) provided with or identied for
use with this product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery(ies)
electrolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.
9. When replacing battery(ies), all batteries should be replaced at the same
time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell
pressure and rupture the discharged battery(ies). (Applies to products
employing more than one separately replaceable primary battery.)
10. When inserting battery(ies) into this product, the proper polarity or direction
must be observed. Reverse insertion of battery(ies) may result in leakage or
explosion.
11. When inserting battery(ies) into this product, do not twist or pinch the wires
or allow wires to become pinched in battery door.
12. If storing over 30 days, remove battery(ies) from this product because the
battery(ies) could leak and damage the product.
13. Discard “dead” battery(ies) as soon as possible since “dead” batteries are
more likely to leak in a product.
14. Do not store this product, or the battery(ies) provided with or identied 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.
15. If your product uses rechargeable battery(ies), charge the battery(ies) only in
accordance with the instructions and limitation specied in the user’s guide.
16. Battery safety precautions
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• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of
this type, toxic materials could be released which might cause injury to
persons or property damage.
• To reduce the risk of re or personal injury, use only the supplied battery
or replacement battery.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our
website at www.gephones.com to order a replacement battery if necessary.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA
This equipment is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment
published by ACTA.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information,
the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You
must, upon request , provide this information to your telephone company.
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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring
and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules
and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for
details.
This equipment is not intended to be used with Party Lines. If your home has
specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have
questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualied installer.
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it should be unplugged from the modular
jack until the problem is corrected. Repairs to this equipment can only be
made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For information on repair
procedures, follow the instructions provided with the limited warranty. Should
your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone
network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice
is not practical and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such
temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify
you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) aord you the opportunity to correct
the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the
Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules
and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities,
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equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the
operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If
these changes are expected to aect the use or performance of your telephone
equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing,
to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or
television that is “receiving” the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit
dierent from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The changes
or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment .
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This equipment meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility
If this product has a memory dialing feature, you may choose to store
emergency phone numbers such as police, re or medical within the memory
locations. If you do store or emergency numbers, we suggest you also write
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
these numbers down so that you can still dial the number manually of the
memory dialing fails.
This feature is included as a convenience only. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for customer reliance on the memory feature of this product.
Testing emergency telephone numbers is not recommended. However, if you
choose to make a test call to an emergency number, you should:
• Remain on the line and provide an explanation for the call before you hang
up.
• Only make a non emergency test call during o-peak hours during early
mornings or late evenings.
To ensure user safety, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio
frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according
to the intended usage of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against
the ear of the user. The telephone base should be installed and used such that
parts of the users body other than the handset are maintained at a distance of
approximately 8 inches (20 cm) or more.
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 ELECTRICAL 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.
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This product meets ENERGY STAR program requirements for energy
conservation. Selecting ENERGY STAR products is a responsible
way to save energy and money while protecting our environment.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
The RBRC seal on the battery used in your product indicates that CCT
is participating in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC) program to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries. We
encourage you to explore the easy recycling options available to
you in your area. For more information visit www.rbrc.org or call
1-800-8-BATTERY or contact your local recycling center.
In accordance with California Proposition 65, CCT advises that nickel
is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
This product has reduced magnetic noise interference with most
T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083
Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry
Association. Used under license.
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One Year Limited Warranty
CCT Tech USA Inc. (CCT), the licensed manufacturer of this GE® branded
product, warrants this product to the original retail purchaser to be free of
material and/or workmanship defects for a period of one year after the date
of original retail purchase. Proof of the original purchase is required to obtain a
remedy under this limited warranty and the product must be returned to CCT at
your expense.
During the limited warranty period, CCT or its authorized service representative
will repair or replace at CCT’s option, without charge, a materially defective
product. We may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we replace the
product, it may be with a new or refurbished product of same or similar design.
CCT may keep any removed or defective parts, and/or replaced product. The
repaired or replaced product is warranted for the remainder of the original
warranty or 90 days, whichever is greater. Repair or replacement of this product
at CCT’s option is your exclusive remedy.
This limited warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in
the United States and its territories, or Puerto Rico. If you purchased this product
outside of the United States, its territories or Puerto Rico, contact your dealer for
service information.
This is the only warranty applicable to this product. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. CCT IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, AND ANY
CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights that
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusions stated
above may not apply.
What Is NOT Covered Under This Limited Warranty
• Normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
• Damage due to accidents, misuse, physical force, improper installation or
operation, mishandling, neglect, re, heat , water, humidity, liquids, insect
infestation, or other intrusion.
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• Products that have been repaired, altered or modied by anyone other than
CCT or its authorized service representative.
• Problems caused by signal conditions, radio interference, network reliability,
cable or antenna systems.
• Damage caused by use of non CCT accessories or misapplication.
• Products whose serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered
illegible.
• Products purchased, shipped from, used or serviced outside the United
States.
• Batteries.
• Products used for business, commercial or institutional purposes.
• Damage caused by acts of nature such as, but not limited to, lightning
damage.
• Products returned without valid proof of purchase.
How To Obtain Warranty Service
Call our customer service center at 1-877-394-9775. Our customer service
specialist will assist you in obtaining warranty service. Please have a paper and
pencil handy to write down the warranty service return instructions.
-OR-
You may visit our web site at www.gephones.com for troubleshooting, FAQs,
and information on warranty service.
Accessibility
If you have a disability or questions about how CCT’s products can
accommodate persons with disabilities, please call our customer service center
at 1-877-394-9775. When calling, please let our specialists know that you have
an inquiry about accessibility so your call is routed properly.
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Technical specication
Radio frequency band DECT 6.0 (1910MHz to 1920MHz)
Telephone base input voltage
and current
Charger input voltage and
current
Battery specications 2.4V 400mAh
6VDC 500mA
6VAC 300mA
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Index
A
Alarm 39, 40
Answer a call 16
Answering system
turn on or o 52
Area code 61
B
Base ringer melody 30
Base ringer volume 30
Battery charging 13
Battery installation 9
Block list 32
add new entry 32
delete entry 34
edit entry 33
view entry 32
C
Caller ID 48
display screen messages 51
review/call 48
save to phonebook 49
Call screening 57
Call waiting 20
Chain dialing 45
Character table 44
Charger installation 5
D
Date and time 37
Date format 38
Delete all messages 59
Delete message 59
Dialing mode 61
Do not disturb 35
global DND 35
handset DND 35
telephone base DND 36
E
End a call 17
Energy save 29
Equalizer 29
F
FCC 73
G
General Product Care 68
H
Handset deregistration 64
Handset layout 12
Handset locator 21
Handset registration 63
Handset screen display icon 15
I
Important safety instructions 69
Initiate an intercom during a call 24
Intercom 22
K
Key tone 28, 30
L
Language 28, 31
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M
Make a call 16
Message capacity 52
Message playback
handset 58
telephone base 58
Multiple handsets 20
Mute 19
N
New message indicator 53
O
Outgoing announcement
delete 54
play 53, 54
record 53
P
Parts checklist 1
Phonebook
add an entry 42
delete an entry 47
edit an entry 46
search entry 45
view/call an entry 44
Phonebook Caller-ID matching 48
Predial a call 16
Push to talk 26
Ring delay 55
Ringer melody 27
Ringer volume 27
S
Save number from redial list to phone-
book 18
Security code for remote access 56
Speakerphone 17
T
Technical specication 79
Telephone base layout 10
Telephone base screen display icon
14
Time format 38
To answer an incoming call during
intercom 23
Troubleshooting guide 65
V
Voice mail 21
Volume control 17
W
Wall mount installation 6
Warranty 77
R
Redial
delete 19
make a call 17
Remote access 56
Remote access commands 60
Remote access operation 59
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Remote access operation card
The remote access card below lists the commands needed to operate
your answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone.
Cut along dotted line
Remote access operation card
1. Call your telephone number from a touch-tone
telephone.
2. Press # when you hear your outgoing announcement.
3. Enter your security code (default is 0000).
Security code:
4. After the beep, the system will start playing messages.
NOTE: For more details about remote access operation, refer
to page 59 of the user’s guide.
Remote access commands
Touch-
tone keys
1 Replay the current or previous message.
2 Play/stop messages.
3 Skip to the next message.
4 Turn the answering system on or o.
7 Listen to the main menu.
0 Delete the current message.
Remote command
Fold
here
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