Quick Set-Up Guide
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Inc. product
indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle the
rechargeable battery (or batteries).
For more information go to the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org
or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact a local recycling center.
for Optional/Additional
Model 28109 DECT 6.0
Speakerbox/Handset
New Artwork Needed
for use with Systems
28115, 28118, 28516, 28811, 28821,
28851, 28213, 28223, 28513,
28523, and Boost Gen II
Equipment Approval Information
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment
published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
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. To be certain of the number of devices you may
connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local
telephone company.
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.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use
your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local
telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection
of your telephone from your line.
Visit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phones
Thomson Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Model 28109
00027801 (P0 Draft DOM E)
08-29
Printed in China
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
© 2008 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
• 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 qualified installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
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
practicable 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) afford 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,
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 affect 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.
Interference Information
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 off 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 different
from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Information for DECT Product
This intercom speaker is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard
which operates in the 1.92GHz to 1.93GHz frequency range.
Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic
safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to
the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this
product and save them for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity,
you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t
cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Speaker
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Battery
Pack
AC Power
Adaptor
Installation
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the battery before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use
only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride
battery Model 5-2660, which is compatible with this unit.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic
bag and are separate from the speakerbox/handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the speakerbox/handset .
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment .
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is
keyed and can be inserted only one way.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing
the door up until it snaps into place.
6. Plug the AC power adaptor cord into the
power jack on the back of the
speakerbox/handset and the other end into
an electrical outlet. The charge indicator
turns on, verifying the battery is charging.
7. Place the speakerbox/handset on the desk
stand and allow it to charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage
use only the 5-2832 power adaptor listed in the user’s
guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Extra Charging Cradle
1. Plug the AC power converter of the extra charging cradle into the electrical
outlet.
NOTE: This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated
in a vertical or floor mount position.
2. Place the handset in the extra charging cradle. The charge indicator
illuminates, verifying the battery is charging.
3. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use.
Speakerbox Layout
TALK/call
back
(button)
GOOG-
411
(button)
speaker
menu/
mute
(button)
* tone
(button)
answerer
(button)
volume (-/+)
(buttons)
review
(button)
flash/
play/stop
(button)
redial/
format
(button)
microphone
speed
(button)
delete
(button)
forward
(button)
display
charge
indicator
# pause/
ringer
(button)
exit
(button)
Registration
YOU MUST REGISTER THE SPEAKERBOX/HANDSET TO THE MAIN TELEPHONE
BASE BEFORE USE!
After the optional speakerbox/handset has charged for 16 hours on the extra
charger,
NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display.
1. Press the menu button. HOLD BASE PAGE FOR 5 SECONDS, THEN PRESS
SPEAKERBOX MENU shows in the display. (Your speakerbox/handset should be
held near the telephone base during registration process.)
2. Press and hold the page button on the telephone base unit until the Charge/in
use indicator flashes. Press the menu button on the speakerbox/handset.
REGISTERING shows in the display. HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the
speakerbox/handset display, where X is the number.
Programming the Speakerbox/Handset
Speakerbox/Handset Operation
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the menu button to go to the main menu.
3. Press volume ( 3or 4) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.
4. Press menu button to confirm and you may program the following items:
Speakerbox/Handset Name, Deregistration and Global Deregistration.
Speakerbox/Handset Name
From the Speakerbox/Handset Menu:
1. Press the volume ( 3or 4) button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME sub-menu.
2. Press menu button to enter the menu. HANDSET NAME shows in the display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one
letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith,
press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I.
Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second
letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name.
Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M;
press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the
4 key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to
backspace and delete one character at a time.
4. Press the menu button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone
and the handset name shows in the display.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FOR SETUP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS,
REFER TO THE USER GUIDE OF YOUR COMPATIBLE GE PHONE
SYSTEM (THE LIST OF PHONES).
De-Registration
De-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep
the speakerbox/handset near the telephone base.
From the Speakerbox/Handset Menu:
1. Press the volume ( 3or 4) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION
sub-menu.
2. Press the menu button to enter the menu. DEREGISTRATION 1YES 42NO - - -
shows in the display. The default setting is "2NO".
3. Use the volume ( 3or 4) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be
de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a
handset is de-registered, that handsets telephone features
cannot be used until the GE-28109 is re-registered.
4. Select NO, if you do not want to de-register.
5. If you select 1YES, press the menu button and MOVE NEAR TO BASE displays
for 2 seconds, then CONFIRM? 1YES 2NO appears in the display.
6. Use the volume ( 3or 4) button to scroll to 1YES or 2NO.
7. If you select YES, press the menu button to confirm. DE-REGISTER... shows in
the display. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then HANDSET X DEREGISTERED
shows in the display to confirm the handset is
de-registered.
NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, NEEDS
REGISTRATION shows in the display. To use the
handset
, you MUST re-register the
Registration process.
speakerbox/handset
speakerbox/
using the
Global De-Registration
If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets to
ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below to de-register all
GE-28109’s at the same time.
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be
de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a
handset is de-registered, that handsets telephone features
cannot be used until the GE-28109 is re-registered.
1. Disconnect power from the telephone base by pulling the plug out of the back
of the unit.
2. Press and hold the page button and while holding the page button reconnect
the power.
3. Continue to hold the page button until the Charge/in use indicator flashes
rapidly.
4. Release the page button.
5. Press and release the page button on the telephone base once. All handsets
and the GE-28109 are de-registered and NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the
GE-28109 display.
Intercom Operation
Auto Intercom
1. Initiate the intercom from your handset or telephone base.
2. Locate the GE-28109 from your list of registered handsets on your handset or
telephone base.
3. When the GE-28109 is being paged, it will immediately join the intercom
conversation, you can TALK/call back to the intercom party freely without
pressing any buttons.
4. When finished, press the intercom or END button on the original handset or
press the END button or delete/int/conf button on either handset to deactivate
the intercom.
Making an Intercom Call
1. Make sure the GE-28109 is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the delete/int/conf button on the GE-28109.
3. Use the volume ( 3or 4) button to select the handset you want to page.
4. A long beep is heard and then the two handsets are immediately connected.
Receiving handset shall immediately come into the auto intercom mode that
both “microphone” and “speaker” of this receiving handset shall be enabled
such that the user of receiving handset can freely talk and listen to the
conversation.
NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within two
minutes, the intercom call is automatically canceled. NO
ANSWER shows in the GE-28109 display.
5. When finished, press the END button or delete/int/conf button on either
handset to end the intercom call.
Three-Way Calling
1. During an external call, press the delete/int/conf button on GE-28109 to put
an external call on hold.
2. Use the volume ( 3or 4) button to select Handset # to enter into auto
intercom call with paged handset.
NOTE: PAGING FROM... shows in the display on the receiving
handset. Press the intercom or TALK/call back button on the
receiving handset to answer the intercom.
3. When the receiving handset connects, press the delete/int/conf button on
the GE-28109 to conference with the receiving handset and the external
caller. CONFERENCE shows in the display on the GE-28109 and receiving
handset.
Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets
During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset or
GE-28109.
1. Press the delete/int/conf button on the GE-28109.
2. Use the volume ( 3or 4) button to select Handset # you want to page.
3. A long beep is heard and then the two handsets are immediately connected.
Receiving handset shall immediately come into the auto intercom mode that
both “microphone” and “speaker” of this receiving handset shall be enabled
such that the user of receiving handset can freely talk and listen to the
conversation.
4. When the receiving handset connects, press the TALK/call back button on the
GE-28109 to transfer the call.
-OR-
4. Press the TALK/call back button on the GE-28109 to transfer the call. If the
receiving handset does not answer within 30 seconds, the GE-28109 rings back
and displays CALLBACK. If the GE-28109 does not answer within 20 seconds,
the call is automatically dropped.
Battery Safety Precautions
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this
type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.
• To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
(Ni-MH
) battery listed in the User’s Guide.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days
Nickel Metal Hydride
Accessory Information
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.
AC Power Adaptor 5-2832
Battery 5-2660
To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and
call toll-free 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged
upon ordering. We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for
each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is
being sent. Items are subject to availability.
Warranty Assistance
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for warranty information, please
contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may require that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications not expressly approved
by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For
instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit, refer to the warranty included in
this guide or call customer service at
1-800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:
Thomson Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date
this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable
if service should be required during the warranty period.
Purchase Date
Name of Store
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days
from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the
remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
How you get service:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally
provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and
packing materials.
• ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is
evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to
obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via
standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability in
case of damage or loss.
• A new unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding
operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should
be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your
unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The
return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A
GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other
rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.