GE 30784 User Manual
Model number:
30784
DECT 6.0 BLUETOOTH CORDED/CORDLESS
TELEPHONE
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Table of contents
Getting started
Parts checklist ..................................................................1
Installing on a desk ........................................................2
Telephone jack requirements ...................................4
Charger installation .......................................................4
Battery installation.........................................................5
Wall mount installation................................................6
Telephone base layout ..............................................10
Telephone base layout ..............................................11
Handset layout .............................................................12
Side view layout ...........................................................13
Scroll wheel ....................................................................13
Battery charging ..........................................................14
Telephone base screen display icon ...................15
Handset screen display icon ..................................16
Paired devices ...............................................................17
To pair a cell phone ....................................................17
To pair a headset .........................................................17
To remove a paired device ......................................18
Active Devices ...............................................................18
To activate a paired device .....................................18
To connect/disconnect an active device ..........19
To remove an active device ....................................19
To add a device on the active devices list .......20
Information about an active device ...................20
Directory Download ...................................................21
Bluetooth Base name ................................................21
Base PIN ...........................................................................22
Auto Connect .................................................................22
Display language .........................................................23
Ring tones .......................................................................23
Ring volume ...................................................................23
Key beeps ........................................................................23
Equalizer ..........................................................................24
Priority Line .....................................................................24
Local area code ............................................................24
Date and time ...............................................................24
Date Format ...................................................................25
Time Format ...................................................................25
Alarm .................................................................................25
Alarm melody ................................................................26
Clear voicemail indicator .........................................26
Reset setting ..................................................................26
Telephone base settings
Display language .........................................................27
Ring tones .......................................................................27
Ring volume ...................................................................27
Key beeps ........................................................................27
Equalizer ..........................................................................28
Priority Line .....................................................................28
Local area code ............................................................28
Date and time ...............................................................29
Date Format ...................................................................29
Time Format ...................................................................29
Alarm .................................................................................30
Alarm tone ......................................................................30
Clear voicemail indicator .........................................31
Reset setting ..................................................................31
Telephone operation
To make, answer or end a call on Home line .32
To make, answer or end a call on Cell line.......33
To make a Cell call while on Home Call.............34
To make a Home call while on Cell Call.............34
Call Waiting ....................................................................34
3-way conference call ...............................................36
Mute ...................................................................................36
Speakerphone ...............................................................36
Volume control .............................................................36
Equalizer ..........................................................................37
Silencing the ringer .....................................................37
Hold ....................................................................................37
Make a call using the redial memory .................38
Save a number from the redial list to the
phonebook ..................................................................38
Delete number from the redial list .......................39
Using multiple handsets ...........................................39
Voice message waiting indicator .........................39
Handset locator ...........................................................40
Intercom ..........................................................................40
To answer an incoming call during intercom .41
To transfer a call ..........................................................41
Registering a handset ...............................................42
Deregistering a handset ...........................................42
Phonebook
Add a phonebook record .........................................44
To view/call a phonebook entry ...........................45
To search a phonebook entry alphabetically .45
Edit a phonebook entry ............................................46
Delete a phonebook entry .......................................47
Delete all phonebook entries .................................47
Phonebook capacity ..................................................48
Direct memory ..............................................................48
Characters table ..........................................................49
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Caller ID
Using Caller ID service ..............................................50
Phonebook Caller ID matching .............................50
Review/call from the call log ..................................50
Save a Caller ID number ...........................................51
Delete a Caller ID record ..........................................52
Delete all Caller ID records ......................................52
Call log display screen messages ........................53
Answering system
Turning the answering system on or o ...........54
Answering system and voice mail .......................54
Message capacity .......................................................54
New message indicator............................................54
Memo recording ...........................................................54
Outgoing Announcement (OGA) ...........................55
Record outgoing announcement .........................56
Delete your recorded OGA ......................................57
Number of rings before the system answers .57
Message length ............................................................58
Message Alert ................................................................58
Call screening ................................................................59
Call intercept ..................................................................59
Message playback using the handset ...............59
Message playback using the telephone base 60
Options during playback ..........................................60
Delete all old messages ............................................60
Security code for remote access..........................61
Access the answering system remotely ...........61
Remote access commands ....................................62
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide ..............................................63
General Product Care ................................................65
Important Safety Instructions ...............................66
FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA ......................................69
One Year Limited Warranty ....................................73
Technical specication .............................................75
Index ..................................................................................76
Remote access operation card .............................78
Getting started
Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original
packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Power adapter
for charger
Cordless handset
Battery compartment cover
Battery
Telephone line cord
Telephone base
User’s guide
Handset coiled cord
Corded handset
DECT 6.0 BLUETOOTH CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONE
Model number:
30784
Power adapter for
telephone base
Charger
Getting started Getting started
2 3
CAUTION:
1. Use only the power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit .
2. To prevent re or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Installing on a desk
1. Remove the base bracket by lifting it up from both sides of the bracket as shown in
gure 1 below.
Figure 1
2. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack at the bottom of the
telephone base as shown in gure 2. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the
bottom of the handset making sure that the plug is snapped into place and ush
with the bottom of the handset. Then route the coiled cord through the tabbed slot
as shown.
3. Slide the desk/wall switch to the desk position.
Figure 3
desk wall
Figure 2
desk wall
Route the cord
through the
tabbed slot.
4. Replace the bracket to the telephone base.
5. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the power jack at the back of the
telephone base.
6. Plug one end of the telephone line into the jack at the back of the telephone base.
7. Plug the other end of the telephone line into a telephone wall jack.
8. Plug the larger end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
Getting started Getting started
4 5
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.
Wall plate
Modular
telephone
line jack
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.
NOTE: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our website at
www.gephones.com to order a replacement battery if necessary.
1. Plug the battery connector
securely into the socket inside the
handset battery compartment.
Make sure that red and black
wires on the plug are properly
inserted into the socket as shown.
2. Place the battery
and the wire inside
the battery
compartment.
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.
3. Align the cover
against the battery
compartment and
slide it upwards until
it clicks into place.
red
wire
black
wire
Animated
charging
indicator
Charger installation
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.
Getting started Getting started
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desk wall
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. Remove the base bracket by lifting it up from both sides of the bracket as shown in
the illustration below.
desk wall
desk wall
3. Slide the wall mounting switch to the wall position as shown in the illustration
below.
4. 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 as shown in
illustration below.
desk wall
5. 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 as shown below. Be sure to avoid using an
electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
Overview
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Getting started
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Your 30784 telephone system allows you to communicate with built-in Bluetooth
wireless technology.
This product is compatible with many current Bluetooth-enabled headsets and cell
phones. Refer to your headset or cell phone user’s guide for information about using
Bluetooth.
The telephone system allows you to:
• Pair up to 6 Bluetooth devices (cell phone or headset) with the telephone.
• Connect a maximum of two devices (cell phone or headset) at a time.
• Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset to make or receive calls on Home line.
• Make or receive calls on Cell line by using a cordless handset or the telephone
base.
• Establish a 3-way conference with calls on Home line and Cell line.
6. Lift the corded handset to test the connection. If you hear a dial tone, the
installation is correct.
Overview Overview
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Telephone base layout
• Press to review the
phonebook when the
telephone is in idle mode.
• While in menu, press to
scroll down.
headset
Press to make or
receive call using
the Bluetooth
headset.
ash
During a call, press
to answer a second
incoming call if
you receive a call
waiting alert (if you
have subscribed
to the call waiting
feature from your
telephone service
provider).
mute
Press to mute a
call, press again
to resume
conversation.
• Press to review the call
log when the telephone is
in idle mode.
• While in menu, press to
scroll up.
repeat/back/EQ
• Press to repeat current message or press twice to
play previous message during message playback.
• Press to adjust the equalizer when in idle mode or
during a call.
• Press to return to previous level when in menu.
redial/select/skip
• Press to review redial list.
• Press to select in menu.
• Press to skip to the
next message during
playback.
Telephone base layout
softkeys
Press to select menu item
displayed above the key.
Press to turn
answering system on
or o.
play/stop
Press to play
messages or
stop playback.
Press to make or answer call
from home line.
Press to make or answer call
from cell line.
annc
Press to play, record
or delete outgoing
announcement.
memo
Press to record memo.
del
Press to delete the entered
number or character.
hold
Press to put a
call on hold.
speaker
• Press to make or
answer a call using the
speakerphone.
• During a call, press
to switch between
speakerphone and
normal handset use.
• Press and hold to add a dialing pause when
dialing or entering numbers into phonebook.
• Press to switch between upper case and
lower case when entering names into
phonebook.
• Press to change the telephone number
format (7 digits, 1+, or 1+ area code) for
appropriate dialing.
exit
Press to exit a setting or
operation and return to idle
mode.
DND
Press to turn
Do Not Disturb
mode on of o.
Quick dialing buttons
Press to call quick dialing
memory location.
Overview Overview
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Handset layout
• Press to make or
answer a call using the
speakerphone.
• Press to switch between
speakerphone and
normal handset use
during a call or message
playback.
Press to access message
playback when the handset
is in idle mode.
• Press to make or answer
a call using home line.
• During a call, press
to answer a second
incoming call if you
receive a call waiting
alert (if you have
subscribed to the call
waiting feature from
your telephone service
provider).
• Press to review the call
log when the telephone
is in idle mode.
• While in menu, press to
scroll up.
• During a call, press to
hang up.
• During programming,
press to cancel and exit
without making changes.
Press and make or answer a
call using cell line.
• Press and hold to add
a dialing pause when
dialing or entering
numbers into phonebook.
• Press to switch between
upper case and lower
case when entering
names into phonebook.
redial/select
• Press to review redial list.
• Press to select when in
menu.
EQ/back
• Press to adjust the
equalizer.
• Press to return to
previous level when in
menu.
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.
del/mute
• Press to mute a call,
press again to resume
conversation.
• Press to delete digit or
character.
hold
Press to put a call on hold.
Side view layout
Scroll wheel
The scroll wheel on the telephone base and cordless handset can be used to navigate
the menu or perform telephone operations.
You can charge your
Bluetooth cellular phone
or headset by plugging the
USB cable (not included)
into the port on the right
side of the telephone base.
USB charging port
On a cordless handset
On the telephone base
redial/select/skip
volume up/down
EQ/back/repeat
redial/select
CID/up
CID/up
Phonebook/down
Phonebook/down
EQ/back
softkey
Press to select menu item
displayed above the key.
Overview Overview
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Battery charging
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and what actions need
to be taken.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
Battery icon is scrolling. Battery is charging. Keep the handset in the charger
when not in use.
Battery icon is on
steadily.
Battery is completely
charged.
The handset is ready for use.
It will take approximately 2 hours
for the battery icon to indicate a full
charge even if the handset is only
removed from the charger for a short
time and replaced. This is a normal
operation and does not indicate a
battery issue.
Battery icon is empty
and the screen shows
Low Battery
Battery is low. Place the handset in the charger to
charge without interruption (at least
30 minutes) before use.
The screen is blank. Battery has no power while
the handset is out of the
charger.
Place the handset in the charger for
at least 16 hours without interruption.
See troubleshooting on page 63 for
help if the screen remains blank after
charging.
Telephone base screen display icon
Item Meaning
• 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 speakerphone is in use.
• Displays when a paired device is connected.
• Flashes when a call on the Cell line is on hold
• Flashes when the telephone is pairing or connecting with a
Bluetooth enabled device.
• Displays when the alarm is set.
• Flashes during alarm ringing.
• Displays when there are new unreviewed calls.
• Displays when the ringer is turned o.
• Displays when Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is activated.
• Displays when answering system is on.
• Flashes slowly when there are new messages.
• Flashes rapidly when the message capacity is full.
Bluetooth settings
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Overview
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Handset screen display icon
Item Meaning
• Displays when the telephone base is within reception
range.
• Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in the
telephone base or charger.
• Flashes and empty when battery level is low.
• Speakerphone is in use.
• Displays when there are new unreviewed 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.
• Flashes during alarm ringing.
• Displays when the ringer is turned o.
• Displays when Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is activated.
• Displays when answering system is on.
• Flashes slowly when there are new messages.
• Flashes rapidly when the message capacity is full.
To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your telephone system, you must rst pair
and connect the device with the telephone base.
Bluetooth connection operates within 30 feet (10 meters) from the telephone base.
Keep your Bluetooth enabled devices close to the telephone base before starting the
pairing procedures.
Paired devices
The paired devices list stores all devices paired to the telephone base. Once a device is
paired, you do not need to repeat the pairing procedure unless you remove the device
from the paired device list. The system can store a maximum of 6 devices (cell phone
or headset).
To pair a cell phone
1. With the cell phone near the corded base of the 30784, press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Add Cell Phone, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. The screen displays Place the cell phone near the base. Move your Bluetooth cell
phone near the telephone base, then press the Ok softkey.
6. The screen displays Please use your cell phone to search the base, and then
press the Ok softkey.
7. Turn the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone on and then search for the
telephone base.
8. When your cell phone nds the telephone base, select GE30784 on your cell phone
to continue the pairing process (enter the pairing code if prompted).
9. The telephone base displays XX Paired and XX Connected where XX indicates your
cell phone’s name, and the telephone base displays the icon when the pairing is
successful.
To pair a headset
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Add Headset, and then press the
Select softkey.
Bluetooth settingsBluetooth settings
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5. The screen displays Place the headset near the base. Move your Bluetooth
headset near the telephone base, and then press the OK softkey.
6. The screen displays Please set your headset in discoverable mode. Turn your
Bluetooth headset to discoverable mode, and then press the OK softkey.
7. When the telephone base nds your headset, press the Select softkey.
8. The screen displays XX Paired when the pairing is successful.
9. The telephone base then asks if you want to connect your headset with the
telephone base now. Press the Yes softkey to connect.
When the connection is successfully established, the screen displays XX Connected
where XX indicates the name of your headset.
To remove a paired device
You can remove a paired device from the Paired Devices list .
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Paired Devices, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired device, and then press the
Select softkey.
6. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Remove Paired, and then press the
Select softkey.
7. The screen displays Remove? Press the Yes softkey to conrm.
Active Devices
Only devices on the Active Devices list can establish a Bluetooth connection with the
telephone base. The Active Device list can store a maximum of two devices. Both
devices can be connected to the telephone base, but only one of them can be used at
a time.
To activate a paired device
To allow a paired device to establish a Bluetooth connection to the telephone base, it
must be activated.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Paired Devices, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired device, and then press the
Select softkey.
6. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Set Active, and then press the Select
softkey.
7. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select an empty location or replace an
existing device, then press the Select softkey to conrm.
To connect/disconnect an active device
You can connect or disconnect a device on the Active Devices list.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Active Devices, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired device, and then press the
Select softkey.
6. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Connect or Disconnect, and then
press the Select softkey.
To remove an active device
You can remove a device on the Active Devices list.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Active Devices, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired device, and then press the
Select softkey.
6. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Remove, and then press the Select
softkey to conrm.
Bluetooth settingsBluetooth settings
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To add a device on the active devices list
You can add a paired device to the Active Devices list.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Active Devices, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select an empty location, and then press the
Add softkey.
6. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired paired device, and then
press the Select softkey.
7. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Set Active, and then press the Select
softkey.
NOTE: If two devices are on the Active Devices List,you will need to remove one before adding another device.
Information about an active device
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Devices, and then press the Select
softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Active Devices, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired device, and then press the
Select softkey.
6. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Bluetooth ID, and then press the
Select softkey. The screen displays the information about the device.
Directory Download
You can download up to 4 phonebooks from the paired cell devices to your telephone
system via Bluetooth connection. Each cell phone directory can hold up to 1500
entries with up to 24 digits for each phone number and 16 characters for each name.
Make sure your cell phone is paired and is on the Active Devices list before
downloading the phonebook.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select Dir. Download, and then press the
Select softkey.
4. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired device, and then press the
Select softkey.
5. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select the desired option, then press the
Select softkey.
(Cell Memory - download directory entries from cell phone memory.
SIM Memory - download directory entries from SIM card memory.
Both - download directory entries from both cell phone and SIM card memories.)
If the selected device’s directory has already been downloaded to the
telephone system, the screen displays Dir. Existed Overwrite? press the Yes
softkey to overwrite the existing entries.
6. The number of entries downloaded displays and a beep sounds when the
phonebook download is complete.
NOTES:
1. If the selected device is on the active devices list but is not connected, the screen displays Not Connected.
Refer to the To connect/disconnect an active device section to connect the device to the
telephone base.
2. If the selected device is not on the Active Devices list, the screen displays No Device. Refer to the To add a
device on the active devices list section to add a device rst .
Bluetooth Base name
You can change the name of the base to personalize your system. The default name
is GE30784.
1. Press the Menu softkey.
2. Press / or use the scroll wheel to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press the Select
softkey.
3. Press / or use the scroll wheel to select My Base, and then press the Select
softkey.
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