Model 28517/28527 Series DECT 6.0 Cordless Handset Speakerphone Answering System User’s Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 28507 handset with charge cradle) 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.
For Model 285x2xx2-A there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack and cover than shown above. For Model 285x2xx3-A there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, battery packs and covers than shown above. For Model 285x2xx4-A there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, battery packs and covers than shown above.
Installing the phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the CCT Tech USA Inc. approved model SL-422943 Li-polymer, 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 handset. 2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset. 3.
Turn on when answering machine on Blinking when there is new message Blinking when there is a missing call Turn on during review the call log and when is old record in call log Initial settings Display language You can select either “ENGLISH” or “ESPAÑOL” or “FRANCIS” as the display language. The default setting is “ENGLISH” 1. Press [ ], then 2. Press [ ]/[ ] to select “SETTINGS” and press [OK], then 3. Press [ ]/[ ] to select “LANGUAGE” and press [OK], then 4.
[ 6. ]/[ ]: Select am or pm ] → [ [ ] Note: You can change date and time display format Date format ] 1. [ 2. [ ]/[ ]: “CLOCK&ALARM”→[OK] 3. [ ]/[ ]: “SET FORMAT”→[OK] 4. [ ]/[ ]: “DATE FORMAT”→[OK] 5. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired setting (MM/DD OR DD/MM) 6. [ ] → [ ] Time format 1. [ ] 2. [ ]/[ ]: “CLOCK&ALARM”→[OK] 3. [ ]/[ ]: “SET FORMAT”→[OK] 4. [ ]/[ ]: “TIME FORMAT”→[OK] 5. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired setting (12 HOURS OR 24 HOURS) 6.
Note: You can set ringer off when handset in standby 1. Long press [ ] to activate 2. To deactivate ringer off, long press [ ] again LCD will show “RINGER OFF” when ringer off feature activated Ringer Tone 1. [ 2. [ ]/[ ]: “SETTTINGS”→[OK] 3. [ ]/[ ]: “HANDSET TONE”→[OK] 4. [ ]/[ ]: “RINGER TONE”→[OK] 5. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired setting (MELODY 1 to 10) 6.
speaker volume and L8 is the maximum. Outgoing Announcement When the unit answers a call, an outgoing message is played to callers You can use either: your own outgoing message a pre-recorded outgoing message Recording Outgoing Announcement You can record the outgoing message through the base microphone or handset microphone Base: 1. Press and hold [ ] 2. After a beep sounds, you should move 9 inches from the base microphone and speak clearly into the base microphone. (2 minutes max) 3.
Making calls 1. Lift the handset and dial the phone number To correct a digit, press [ 2. Press [ 3. When you finish talking, press [ ] ] ] or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Using handset speakerphone 1. Dial the phone number and press [ 2.
4. To return the call, Press [ ] again Note: LCD will show “MUTE ON” when mute feature activated For Call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service subscriber To use call waiting, you must subscribe to call waiting from your service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.
[5] JLK5 [6] MNO6 [7] PQRS7 [8] TUV8 [9] WXYZ9 [0] 0 - / ||| # + Correct the mistake Press [ ] to delete the characters or numbers View record ] 1. [ 2. [ ]/[ ] : “PHONEBOOK”→ [ 3. [ ]/[ ] : “VIEW RECORDS”→ [ 4. Press [ 5. Press [ 6. [ ] ] ] to view the name and number ] or [ ] to dial out if necessary ] OR Press [ ] at idle and repeat step 3 Make a call from phonebook 1. [ ] 2. [ ]/[ 3. [ ] : Select the desired record ] or [ ] Searching by first character 1.
3. Edit the name if necessary → [ 4. Edit the number if necessary → [ 5. [ ] ] ] Erasing entries 1. Find the desired record → [ 2. [ 3. Press [ 4. [ ]/[ ] ] : “DELETE ] to confirm ] Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the phonebook while you are on a call. 1. During an outside call, press [ 2. [ 3. Press [ ]/[ ] ]: Select the desired record ] to dial the number Programming the Telephone Standby Screen The handset displays the handset number, date and time.
ADD RECORDS VIEW RECORDS PHONEBOOK EDIT RECORDS DELETE DELETE ALL DATE & TIME *1 TIME FOMRAT SET FORMAT CLOCK&ALARM DATE FORMAT ALARM ALARM MELODY HANDSET NAME RING VOLUME *2 SETTINGS HANDSET TONES RINGER TONE KEY TONE *3 LANGUAGE CHANGE PIN <123> *4 REGISTRATION UNREGISTER ADVANCED SET RESET AREA CODE DIAL MODE ANSWERER (28527xxx-A) PLAY DELETE ALL ANSW.
RECORD MSGS RECORD OGM ANSWER ONLY ANSWER MODE *1 RING DELAY <5 RINGS> *1 REMOTE ACC. *1 SETTINGS LANGUAGE *1 * 1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset * 2 When the ringer volume is turned off, “RINGER OFF” is displayed and the handset does not ring outside calls. However even when the ringer volume is set to off, the handset still rings for paging and intercom calls.
Deregistering a handset 1. [ 2. [ ]/[ ]: “ADVANCED SET”→ [ 3. [ ]/[ ]: “UNGISTRATER”→ [ 4. [ ]/[ ] : Select the desired handset → [ 5. [ ] ] ] ] ] Using Caller ID service IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
4. Press [ ] repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format Local phone number Example: 123-4567 Area code – Local phone number Example: 317-123-4567 1 – Area code – Local phone number Example: 1-317-123-4567 5. ] or [ [ ] OR You can edit the number you want 1. [ ] 2. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired record → [ 3. [ ]/[ ]: “EDIT RECORDS” → [ 4. Enter the number if necessary 5.
Important: Only 1 person can access the answering system at a time. When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set correctly Recording capacity (including the outgoing message) The total recording capacity is about 12 minutes. A maximum of 59 messages can be record Answer mode There are two answering mode. “RECORD MSGS” mode means the answering system will record message when no one pick up the call.
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone.
4. Press [ 5. [ ] to confirm ] Memo Recording Using the [Memo] button on the base, you can record the memo as a new message. 1. 2. Press and hold [ ] After a beep sounds, you should move 9 inches from the base microphone and speak clearly into the base microphone. (2 minutes max) 3. Release [ ] to stop recording Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages or change answering system setting.
Answering system settings Number if rings before the unit answers a call You can select the number of rings you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers a call. 1. [ 2. [ ]/[ ]: “ANSWERER”→ [OK] 3. [ ]/[ ]: “SETTINGS” → [OK] 4. [ ]/[ ]: “RING DELAY” → [OK] 5. [ ]/[ ]: Select the desired setting → [OK] 6.
You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it. 1. Base unit: [ ] All register handsets beep for 1 minute. 2. To stop paging: Base Unit: Press [ ] Handset: Press [ ] Transferring calls Outside calls can be transferred or a conference call with an outside party can be made between 2 handsets. 1. During outside call, press [ 2. Select the handset you want to page by pressing the desired handset number ([1] –[4]) or you can page all handset by ] pressing [ ] 3. Press [ ] 4.
Cannot hear a dial tone. - The base unit's AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections. - Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to a known working telephone. If the working telephone operates properly, contact our service personnel to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does not operate properly, contact your service provider/telephone company. Handset does not ring - The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust the ringer volume.
Cannot operate the answering system remotely. - The remote access is deactivate, activate the remote access. - You are entering the wrong remote access code. - You must use a tone-dial phone. This phone does not support pulse (rotary) dialing. General Product Care__________________________________ To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. • Clean the phone with a soft cloth.
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.
• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished 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.
