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Model 28011Optional/Additional

5.8GHz Color HandsetUsers Guide

or use ONLY withSystem 28031, TC28031,

28041 or TC28041 Series


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Equipment Approval InormationYour telephone equipment is approved or connection to the Public SwitchedTelephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules andRegulations and the Technical Requirements or Telephone Terminal Equipment

published by ACTA.1 Notifcation to the Local Telephone Company

On the bottom o this equipment is a label indicating, among other inormation,the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the equipment. Youmust, upon request, provide this inormation to your telephone company.

The REN is useul in determining the number o devices you may connect toyour telephone line and still have all o these devices ring when your telephonenumber is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum o the RENs o all devicesconnected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain o the number odevices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you shouldcontact your local telephone company.A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiringand telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rulesand requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord andmodular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to acompatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions ordetails.

Notes

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone

company. Party lines are subject to state taris, and thereore, you may not be able to use

your own telephone equipment i you are on a party line. Check with your localtelephone company.

US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanentdisconnection o your telephone rom your line.

I your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephoneline, ensure the installation o this product does not disable your alarmequipment. I you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,consult your telephone company or a qualifed installer.

2 Rights o the Telephone Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm thetelephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notiyyou that temporary discontinuance o service may be required. Where priornotice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, thetelephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case

o such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptlynotiy you o such temporary discontinuance; () aord you the opportunity tocorrect the situation; and (3) inorm you o your right to bring a complaint to theCommission pursuant to procedures set orth in Subpart E o Part 68, FCC Rulesand Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications acilities,equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in theoperation o its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. Ithese changes are expected to aect the use or perormance o your telephoneequipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing,

to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.


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Intererence InormationThis device complies with Part 15 o the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to theollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmul intererence; and ()This device must accept any intererence received, including intererence that may

cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and ound to comply with the limits or a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o the FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmul intererence in a residentialinstallation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio requency energy and, inot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmulintererence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatintererence will not occur in a particular installation.Privacy o Communications may not be ensured when using this product.

I this equipment does cause harmul intererence to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the intererence by one or more o the ollowing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna or radio ortelevision that is receiving the intererence).

Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between thetelecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierentrom that to which the receiving antenna is connected.

I these measures do not eliminate the intererence, please consult your dealer or anexperienced radio/television technician or additional suggestions. Also, the FederalCommunications Commission has prepared a helpul booklet , How To Identiy andResolve Radio/TV Intererence Problems. This booklet is available rom the U.S.Government Printing Ofce, Washington, D.C. 040. Please speciy stock number004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.Notice: The changes or modifcations not expressly approved by the party responsibleor compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)This telephone system meets FCC standards or Hearing Aid Compatibility.

LicensingLicensed under US Patent 6,47,009.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set orth or anuncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated witha minimum distance o 0 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This

transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any otherantenna or transmitter.

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RFexposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use oother accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.


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Table o Contents

EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion ........2intErfErEncE informAtion....................3

HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) ........3licEnsing ............................................3fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt3introduction ......................................6bEforE you bEgin ...............................6

Parts CheCklist ................................... 6telePhone JaCk requirements ............ 6

instAllAtion ........................................7Digital seCurity system....................... 7imPortant installation guiDelines..... 7

HAndsEt lAyout ..................................8instAllingtHE pHonE...........................9installingthe hanDset Battery ......... 9extra Charging CraDle....................... 9registration.........................................10

progrAmmingtHE tElEpHonE ............ 10Phone setting.....................................11

language ........................................11area CoDe ......................................11hanDset name ...............................12Deregistration...............................12gloBal De-registration ..............13Default setting .............................13

DisPlay setting ..................................14WallPaPer ......................................14Color sCheme................................14set Contrast .................................15

sounD setting ...................................15ringer Volume...............................15ringer tone ...................................15key tone.........................................16

AnswEring systEm rEmotE AccEss .... 16remote aCCessfrom

CorDless hanDset............................16remote aCCess seCurity CoDe..........16ringto ansWer ..................................17neW message alert ...........................17sCreening Callsfromthe hanDset 17

tElEpHonE opErAtion ....................... 18Charge/inuseinDiCator

ontheBase ..................................18Visual ring inDiCatoronthe hanDset...........................18

stanDBy sCreen .............................18makinga Call .....................................18ansWeringa Call ...............................18Volume .................................................18Call timer............................................18auto stanDBy ......................................18flash/Call Waiting...........................19

last numBer reDial ...........................19exit ........................................................19Page ......................................................19

Pagingfromthe Base/grouP Page .................................19

hanDsetto hanDset Paging.......20mute .....................................................20ringer Volume (shortCut) ................20Do not DisturB (DnD) ....................21room monitor ....................................21

intErcom opErAtion ......................... 22hanDsetto hanDset interCom Call22reCeiVingan interCom Call ..............22aDVanCeD interCom features ...........22

reCeiVingan inComing CallDuringan interCom Call..........22

using interComWithexternal telePhone Calls ........23

tWo-Way Calling.........................23three-Way ConferenCing.............23

Call transfer .....................................24transferring Callsto

other hanDsets..........................24cAllEr id (cid) ............................... 24

Call Waiting Caller iD ....................24CiD error CoDes ...............................25reCeiVing CiD reCorDs .....................25storing CiD reCorDs

(in CiD memory) ...............................25reVieWing CiD reCorDs ....................25Dialinga CiD numBer.......................25formattinga CiD numBer

Before Dialing..................................25storing CiD reCorDs

into Phone Book ..............................26Deletinga CiD reCorD .....................27Deleting all CiD reCorDs ...............27


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pHonE book..................................... 27aDDing Phone Book entries ............27storingthe last numBer DialeD.....29insertinga Pauseinthe Dialing

sequenCe (ofa storeD numBer)reVieWing Phone Book reCorDs .....29eDitinga Phone Book reCorD .........30Deletinga Phone Book reCorD ......30Dialinga Phone Book reCorD.........30Chain Dialingfrom Phone Book.....31

picturE downloAd........................... 31DoWnloaD your oWn image ............31

one-time softWare installation31image eDiting .................................31image DoWnloaDing ...........................32Choosingthe DoWnloaDeD

imageas WallPaPer .........................32assigningthe DoWnloaDeD

imageto Phone Book reCorD........32rEcording ringEr tonEs .................. 32

reCorD your oWn ringer tones ....32reCorDWith inCluDeD auDio

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heaDset

33reCorDWiththe hanDsetmiCroPhone ......................................34

Choosingthe reCorDeD sounD CliPas ringer tone .................................35

assigningthe reCorDeD sounD CliP

to Phone Book reCorD...................35bElt clipAnd optionAl HEAdsEt ...... 35

ConneCtingthe Belt CliP..................35ConneCtingan oPtional heaDsettothe hanDset .................................35

cHAngingtHE bAttEry ...................... 35bAttEry sAfEty prEcAutions ............. 36displAy mEssAgEs ............................. 36HAndsEt sound signAls ................... 38troublEsHooting guidE.................... 38

telePhone solutions ....................38Caller iD solutions.....................39

Battery

solutions

.........................40cAusEsof poor rEcEption................ 40gEnErAl product cArE .................... 40sErvicE............................................. 41AccEssory informAtion .................... 41limitEd wArrAnty ............................ 42indEx ........................................44, 45

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN

WARNING:TO

PREVENT FIRE OR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNINGFLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFDANGEROUSVOLTAGE INSIDETHE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFIMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSACCOMPANYINGTHE PRODUCT.

CAUTION:

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IntroductionCAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there arebasic saety instructions that should always be ollowed.

Reer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS providedwith this product and save them or uture reerence.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity,you should have at least one phone in your home that isntcordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

Beore You BeginParts Checklist (or model 28011xx1)Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Modulartelephoneline jack

Wall plate

Handset

Belt clip

Batterycompartment

cover

ChargeCradle

Telephone Jack RequirementsTo use this phone, you need an RJ11C typemodular telephone jack, which might look like theone pictured here, installed in your home. I youdont have a modular jack, call your local phonecompany to fnd out how to get one installed.

USBdownload

cable

ImageEditor

Sotware

Handsetbattery pack


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InstallationDigital Security SystemYour cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against alse

ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operateat requencies that may cause or receive intererencewith nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimizeor prevent such intererence, the base o the cordlesstelephone should not be placed near or on top o a TV,microwave ovens, or VCR. I such intererence continues,move the cordless telephone arther away rom these

appliances.

Certain other communications devices may also usethe 5.8 GHz requency or communication, and, i notproperly set, these devices may interere with eachother and/or your new telephone. I you are concernedwith intererence, please reer to the owners manual orthese devices on how to properly set channels to avoidintererence. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHzrequency or communication include wireless audio/videosenders, wireless computer networks, multi-handsetcordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordlesstelephone systems.

Important Installation Guidelines Avoid sources o noise and heat, such as motors, uorescent lighting,

microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.

Avoid areas o excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.

Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack isspecifcally designed or wet locations.

Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interace. Use caution when installing or modiying telephone lines.


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Handset Layout

MENU(button)

display

SPEAKER(button)

skip (button)

# PAUSE/RINGER (button)

INTERCOM(button)

erase(button)

FLASH/DELETE(button)

PHONEBOOK(button)

REDIAL(button)

* EXIT(button) play (button)

rev (reviewbutton)

TALK/CALL BACK(button)

CALLER ID-VOLUME(button)

EARPIECE

CALLER ID-VOLUME(button)

SELECT/MUTE(button)

RINGINDICATOR

microphone


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Installing the PhoneInstalling the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery beore using

the cordless handsets.CAUTION: To reduce the risk o fre or personalinjury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH) model 5-2660, which iscompatible with this unit.

1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside aplastic bag and are separate rom the handset.

. Locate the battery compartment on the back o the handset.3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black andred wires) to the jack inside the compartment. To ensureproper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can beinserted only one way.

4. Insert the battery pack.

5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snapsinto place.

Extra Charging Cradle1. Plug the AC power converter o the extra charging cradle into the

electrical outlet.

. Place the handset in the extra charging cradle. The charge indicatorturns on, veriying the battery is charging.

Allow handset to charge or 16 hours prior to frst use. I you do notproperly charge the handset, battery perormance is compromised.

black wire

red wire

batterypack

PRESS DOWNFIRMLY


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RegistrationYOU MUST REGISTER THE HANDSET TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!

Ater the optional handset has charged or 16 hours on the extra charger,

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display.1. Press the SELECT button. HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEPshows

in the display. (Your handset should be held near the base duringregistration process.)

. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until you hear a tone atthe handset. HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display,whereXis the handset number. You may now name your handset.Reer to section: "Handset Name."

Programming the TelephoneThe handset menu gives you access to all o the built-in eatures. Pressthe MENU button to display the frst menu PHONE BOOK, and press6and5 buttons to navigate to the desired menu option. Press the SELECTbutton to activate a menu option. For details on programming, reer tothe applicable section.

During programming, you may press the *EXIT button at any time to exit

the menu and keep the previous setting.

PHONE BOOK Enter and retrieve up to 50 names andphone numbers, each can be assigned adistinctive ringer tone and image.

ROOM MONITOR Allows you to monitor any room in yourhouse with the accessory handsets.

INTERCOM Talk between handsets or use to pageeach other.

ANSWERER Remotely access the answering system toadjust the rings to answer, security code

and new message alert settings.

CALL RECORDS Review Caller ID data; select and dial romthe Caller ID data or rom the Redial listwhich contains the last 3 phone numbersdialed.

SOUND SETTING Record ringer tone rom microphone,headset or any audio player; select main

ringer tone or set key tone.


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PHONE SETTING Set display language, set area code,register the handset to the base unit ,

name the handset , deregister thehandset or reset to deault setting.

DISPLAY SETTING Choose a preset or downloaded image tobe wallpaper o the idle display, set thecontrast and color scheme.

Phone SettingThere are seven programmable menus available: Language, Area Code,Intercom Auto Answer, Handset Name, Registration, Deregistration andDeault Setting.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talkmode).

. Press the MENU button and use the6 or5button to scroll to PHONE SETTING.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

Language

This menu allows you to change the language o the display prompts.From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll toLANGUAGE.

. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired language. The deault is ENGLISH.

4. Press the SELECT button to save yourselection. You will hear a confrmation tone.

Area CodeI you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your localarea code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list . Instead, you only seethe local 7-digit number. Calls received rom outside your local area codewill display the ull 10-digits.From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to SETAREA CODE.


3. Use the number keys to enter your 3 digitarea code. - - - is the deault setting.


REGISTRATION

PHONE SETTING

AREA CODE

LANGUAGE

DEREGISTRATION

HANDSET NAME

PHONE SETTING

ESPANOL

SET LANGUAGE

FRANCAIS

ENGLISH

SET LANGUAGE

SET AREA CODE

SET AREA CODE


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NOTE: To restore the deault setting to ---, press andrelease the FLASH/DELETE button when SET AREA CODEshows on the display.

Handset NameThis menu allows you to enter a name or the handset, which displays onthe idle screen.From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll toHANDSET NAME.


3. Use the number keys to enter a name (up to

15 characters). More than one letter is storedin each o the number keys. For example, toenter Bill Smith, press the key twice or theletter B. Press the 4 key 3 times or the letterI. Press the 5 key 3 times or the letter L. Waitor 1 second, press the 5 key 3 times or thesecond letter L, and press the 1 key to inserta space between the frst and last name.

Press the 7 key 4 times or the letter S; pressthe 6 key once or the letter M; press the 4key 3 times or the letter I. Press the 8 keyor the letter T; press the 4 key twice or theletter H.


NOTE: I you make a mistake, use the FLASH/DELETE buttonto backspace and delete one character at a time.

DeregistrationDeregistration cancels registration. During the deregistration process,keep the handset near the base.From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll toDEREGISTRATION.


3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to NO orYES. The deault is NO.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset bederegistered unless absolutely necessary because once ahandset is deregistered, that handsets telephone eaturescannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

DANIEL

HANDSET NAME

AND ET NAME

DEREGISTRATION

YES

NO

DEREGISTRATION


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4. Select NO, i you do not want to deregister.

5. I you select YES, press the SELECT button toconfrm. MOVE NEAR TO BASEdisplays or seconds, then NO YES CONFIRM? shows

on the display.6. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to NO or

YES. The deault is YES.

7. I you select YES, press the SELECT buttonto confrm. DE-REGISTER . . . shows on thedisplay ollowed by a confrmation tone.Then, HANDSET X DEREGISTERED shows onthe display to confrm that the handset isderegistered.

NOTE: When you complete the deregistration process,HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows on the display. Touse the handset, you must register the handset.

Global De-RegistrationI one or more handsets become lost, you should de-register all handsetsto ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below to deregister

all handsets at the same time.WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset bederegistered unless absolutely necessary because once ahandset is deregistered, that handsets telephone eaturescannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

NOTE: Beore starting global deregistration procedure, letall handsets set idle or 20 seconds.

1. Press and hold the PAGE button on the baseuntil the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on thebase ashes.

. Press and hold the PAGE button on the baseagain until the CHARGE/IN USE indicator onthe base ashes rapidly.

3. Press and release the PAGE button on thebase once. All handsets are deregistered andHANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows ontheir displays.

Deault SettingThis option allows you to return the handset to actory preset settings.From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scrollto DEFAULT SETTING.

CONFIRM?

DEREGISTRATION

YES

NO

DEREGISTRATION


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3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to NO orYES. The deault is NO.

4. I you select YES, all the settings in theprogrammable menu are returned to actorydeault setting. You will hear a confrmationtone.

Display SettingThere are three programmable menus available; Wallpaper, Color Schemeand Set Contrast.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk

mode).. Press the MENU button and use the6 or5

button to scroll to DISPLAY SETTING.


WallpaperYou may choose rom the 10 preset images and/or the downloadedimages to be wallpaper o the idle display. For details o picture download,

see the Picture Download section.From the DISPLAY SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll toWALLPAPER.


3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired wallpaper.


Color SchemeThis eature allows you change the background color and the color o thehighlighter.From the DISPLAY SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to COLORSCHEME.


3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired color scheme. The deault is GREEN.


SET CONTRAST

DISPLAY SETTING

COLOR SCHEME

WALLPAPER

WALLPAPER 01

YELLOW

RED

COLOR SCHEME

GREEN

BLUE

DEFAULT SETTING

DEFAULT SETTING

YES

NO


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Set ContrastThis eature allows you change the contrast o the text displayed and thebackground.From the DISPLAY SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to SETCONTRAST.


3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired contrast, 1, 2or 3. The deault is *2.


Sound SettingThere are three programmable menus available: Ringer Volume, RingerTone and Key Tone


. Press the MENU button and use the6 or5button to scroll to SOUND SETTING.


Ringer VolumeFrom the SOUND SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to RINGERVOLUME.


3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired ringer volume. The deault is RINGERLOW.


NOTE: I you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer o iconshows on the display.

Ringer ToneYou may choose rom the 10 preset melodies, 10 dual-tone ringer tonesand/or the recorded ringer tones. For details o recording ringer tone, seethe section Recording Ringer Tones.From the SOUND SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to RINGERTONE.

SET CONTRAST

1 * 2 3

KEY TONE

SOUND SETTING

RINGER TONE

RINGER VOLUME

OFF

RINGER VOLUME

LOW

HIGH


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3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired ringer tone. The deault is TONE 1.


Key ToneFrom the SOUND SETTING menu;

1. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to KEYTONE.


3. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired ringer tone. The deault is ON.


Answering System Remote AccessYou may access the answering system with the cordless handset or romany tone-dial compatible telephone.

Remote Access rom Cordless HandsetUse the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the basebuttons (see Answering System Setup).The button unctions are locatedon the handset above each number key. For example, to play messages:

1. Press the MENU button and use6 or5 button to scroll toANSWERER.

. Press the SELECT button and use6 or5 button to select REMOTEACCESS.

3. Press the SELECT button again,ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESSshows onthe display.

4. Press (play/stop) ollowed by the mailbox number to play themessage in that mailbox. For example, press and 3 to play themessage in mailbox 3.

5. When you fnish listening to your messages, press the *EXIT button.

Remote Access Security Code

You can access the answering system rom a tone dialing telephone inanother remote location. The security code is required or remote access,and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system.


. Press the SELECT button and use6 or5 button to select SECURITYCODE.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the current security code on thedisplay. The deault setting is 1 2 3.

RING MELODY 3

RING MELODY 2

SET RINGER TONE

RING MELODY 4

RING MELODY 1

REC RING TONE

SET KEY TONE

OFF

ON

SET KEY TONE


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4. Use the number keys to enter your new 3-digit security code.

5. Press the SELECT button to save your selection. You will hear aconfrmation tone.

NOTE: I you make a mistake, key in the digits again or pressthe FLASH/DELTE button to erase all and re-enter.

Ring to AnswerThis eature lets you select the number o times you want the phone toring beore the answering system answers the call.


. Press the SELECT button and use6 or5 button to select RING TOANSWER.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the options o rings on thedisplay. The deault setting is 5 RINGS.

4. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to your selection.


NOTE: I you select TOLL SAVER, the unit answers ater the

3rd ring i there are NEW messages in the answering system,OR the unit answers ater the 5th ring i there are NO newmessages. Then, when you access the answering system romanother remote location, you may hang up ater 4 rings tosave long distance charges.

New Message AlertThis eature sets your answering system to sound an alert tone rom the

base every 10 seconds when there are new messages.1. Press the MENU button and use6 or5 button to scroll to

ANSWERER.

. Press the SELECT button and use6 or5 to select NEW MSG ALERT.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the options, ON or OFF, on thedisplay. The deault setting is OFF.

4. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to your selection.


Screening Calls rom the HandsetUse the handset to screen calls even when you cant hear the answeringsystem.

When the answering system picks up:

1. Press the SELECT button to access the answering system.


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. Listen as the caller leaves a message.

3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER buttons to speak to the personor press the SELECT button to stop screening the call.

Telephone OperationCHARGE/IN USE indicator on the baseThe CHARGE/IN USE indicator is lit when the phone is in use or a handsetis charging in the base charge cradle. It ashes when you receive a call.

Visual Ring Indicator on the HandsetThe Visual Ring indicator is lit when the handset is in use. It ashes whenyou receive a call.

Standby ScreenThe handset displays the handset number (or handset name), time,battery charge status and wallpaper when idle.

Making a Call1. Pick up the handset, and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.

Wait or a dial tone, then dial the desired number.-OR-

Dial the number and then press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.. When fnished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place

the handset in the base cradle to hang up.

Answering a CallCheck the display to see who is calling.

1. Pick up the handset, and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER buttonon the handset.

. When fnished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or placethe handset in the base cradle to hang up.

VolumeWhen the handset is ON (in talk mode), you may adjust the receivervolume by pressing the6 or5 button. There are our volume levels tochoose rom. When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached,the phone beeps twice. VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum.

Call TimerAter you press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset, thebuilt-in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length otime o the call.

Auto StandbyPlacing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is othe hook (or during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.


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Flash/Call WaitingI you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service rom yourlocal telephone company, you will receive Caller ID inormation (i available)on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicateanother call is waiting on the line and Caller ID inormation or the waitingcall shows on the handset display.

To connect to the waiting call, press the FLASH/DELETE button on thehandset, and your original call is put on hold.

To switch between the two calls, press the FLASH/DELETE button.

TIP: Dont use the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button onthe handset to activate custom calling service such as call

waiting, or youll hang up the phone.

Last Number RedialYou may redial a number up to 3 digits long. To quickly redial the lastnumber you dialed:

1. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.

. Press the REDIAL button.

-OR-To quickly choose rom any o the last three numbers you dialed:

1. Press the REDIAL button frst, then use the 6 or5 button to select thedesired redial number.

. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button, the number dialsautomatically.

-OR-

I you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press theREDIAL button to quickly redial the number.

ExitPress the *EXIT button to exit a menu unction and return to the standbyscreen.

PageThe page eature helps you locate a misplaced handset. To send and

receive pages, all handsets must be registered. I your handset is notregistered, ollow the instructions in the Registration section o thismanual.

Paging rom the Base/Group PageUse the base-only to page all registered handsets at the same time.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the PAGE button on the base.


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3. All registered handsets beep or two minutes and PAGING FROM BASEshows on each handsets display.

4. To cancel the page, press the PAGE button on the base, or press theTALK/CALL BACK button or the *EXIT button on each handset.

Handset to Handset PagingIMPORTANT NOTE: The ollowing procedures can ONLY bedone with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets.

1. Make sure the originating phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MENU button and use the 6 or5 button to scroll toINTERCOM.


NOTE: You can press the INT button to shortcut to the menu.

4. A list o registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6 or5button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page. Or scroll toGLOBAL PAGEto page all handsets.

5. Press the SELECT button.

6. The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone.

7. To cancel the page, press the *EXIT, INT or TALK/CALL BACK button onthe originating handset

-OR-

Press the INT button on the receiving handset to enter intercom mode.

MuteTo have a private, o-line conversation, use the mute eature. The partyon the other end o the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

When you are using the phone, press the SELECT button to activate themute unction. To de-activate, press the SELECT button again.

Ringer Volume (Shortcut)There are two ways to set the ringer volume. One is via the handsetmenu as described in the section Telephone Setup/ Sound Setting/RingerVolume, while the other one is this short cut.


. Press the #PAUSE/RINGER button to enterthe RINGER VOLUMEmenu.

3. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired ringer volume.The deault is LOW.

4. Press the SELECT or #PAUSE/RINGER buttonagain to save your selection. You will hear aconfrmation tone.

OFF

RINGER VOLUME

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HIGH


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Do Not Disturb (DND)This eature allows you to turn o all the handset ringer(s) at once,bypressing one button at the base unit, even though the ringer volume ohandset(s) has been set to HIGH or LOW.

1. In the standby mode, press the DO NOT DISTURB button on the base.

. The DND indicator will light and DO NOT DISTURB shows in eachhandset display.

3. To cancel, press the DO NOT DISTURB button again.

NOTE: You can press the DO NOT DISTURB button andactivate the unction immediately, even when there isincoming call ringing in, or during call screening ater the

call is taken by the answerer.

Room Monitor(This is only applicable when or more handsets are registered to thesame base unit.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The ollowing procedures can ONLY bedone with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets.

1. Make sure your handset and the handset to be monitored are not intalk mode.

. Press the MENU button and use the 6 or5 button to scroll to ROOMMONITOR.

3. Press the SELECT button and all the registered handset numbers andhandset names show on the display.

4. Use the 6 or5 button to select the desired handset. Press the SELECTbutton to confrm.

I handset 1 is the room monitoring initiator, the ollowing displays will beshown during the room monitor:

HANDSET 1

ROOM MONITOR

HANDSET 2

HANDSET 2

FROM

HANDSET 1

ROOM MONITOR

Originating Handset Receiving HandsetNOTE:

1) I handsets have been named, then the name will bedisplayed on the LCD instead o handset numbers.

2) During the room monitoring, it will emit a beep tone ithere are incoming calls. You may press the TALK/CALLBACK button or SPEAKER button to answer the call and quit

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3) While in room monitoring mode, the initiating handsetcan listen with the handset speakerphone by pressingthe SPEAKER button once. Switch back to the earpiece bypressing TALK/CALL BACK button once. Press the *EXIT

button to end room monitoring.

Intercom OperationThe intercom eature allows you to have a conversation with anotherregistered handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you tostill receive incoming calls.


Handset to Handset Intercom Call1. Make sure the originating phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

. Press the MENU button and use the 6 or5 button to scroll toINTERCOM.


NOTE: You can press the INT button to shortcut to the menu.

4. A list o registered handsets shows on the display. Use the6

or5

button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page.

5. Press the SELECT button.


7. To cancel the page, press the *EXIT, INT or TALK/CALL BACK button onthe originating handset.

8. Wait or the person at the receiving handset to press the INT button.

NOTE: I the receiving handset does not answer within twominutes, the intercom call is automatically canceled andthe originating handset displays NO ANSWER.

9. When fnished, press the *EXIT button or INT button on either handsetto deactivate the intercom.

Receiving an Intercom CallWhen you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer thecall press the INT button on the handset.

Advanced Intercom FeaturesReceiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom CallI you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call isimmediately terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user maypress the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to answer the call.


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Using Intercom with External Telephone CallsDuring a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging unction topage another handset and have an o line, private (two-way) intercomconversation. You may also have a three-way conversation between

the external caller and the handsets, or you may transer the externaltelephone call to another handset.

NOTE: Beore you intercom/page another handset, youmust decide whether you want to create a two-way or athree-way conversation.

Two-Way Calling1. During an external call, press the INT button to enter the intecom menu.

. A list o registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6 or5button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page.

3. Press the SELECT button to page. LINE ON HOLD shows on the display.


5. Press the INT button on the receiving handset to answer the intercomcall. Both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller willnot hear the intercom conversation.

6. When fnished, press the *EXIT or INT button on either handset to endthe intercom call.

7. The originating handset returns to the talk mode, and you can resumeyour original telephone conversation.

Three-way ConerencingOne touch three-way conerencing (by another handset)

1. When a handset is talking with an external call, press the TALK/CALL

BACK or SPEAKER button on a second handset to join the call.- OR -

Three-way conerencing by handset in use:

1. During an external call, press the INT button to enter the intercom menu.

. List o registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6 or5button to scroll to the desired handset you want to intercom with.


4. The receiving handset is paged and emits a paging tone.5. Press the INT button on the receiving handset to answer the intercom

call.

6. During intercom, PRESS SELECT TO CONFERENCEshows in theoriginating handset's display.

7. Press SELECT button on the originating handset to conerence with thereceiving handset and the external caller. CONFERENCEshows on both

the display on the originating and receiving handsets.


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Call TranserTranserring Calls to Other HandsetsDuring an external call, you may transer the external call rom handsetto handset.

1. During an external call, press the INT button to enter the intercommenu.

. List o registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6 or5button to scroll to the desired handset you want to intercom with.


4. On the originating handset, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKERbutton to transer the call

NOTE: I the receiving handset does not answer within 30seconds the orginating handset rings back and displaysCALLBACK. I the originating handset does not answerwithin the next 20 seconds, the call is automaticallydropped.

Caller ID (CID)IMPORTANT: In order to use this units Caller ID eatures, youmust subscribe to either the standard Name/Number CallerID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who iscalling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe toCall Waiting Caller ID Service.

This unit receives and displays inormation transmitted by your localphone company. This inormation can include the phone number, date,and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.

NEW

FEBTime call received

Date callreceived

Number o new calls received

Callers name

Callers phone number

Call Waiting Caller IDProvided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service rom your phonecompany; i you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multihandset system, a beep indicates the presence o a Call Waiting callon the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID inormation will be displayed andstored in the history o all handsets in the system.


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When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press theFLASH/DELETE button to put the current call on hold and answer theincoming call. Press FLASH/DELETE again to return to the original call.

CID Error CodesVarious Caller ID error messages may appear on the display. Reer to theDisplay Messages section o this User s Guide or more inormation.

Receiving CID RecordsWhen you receive a call, the Caller ID inormation is transmitted betweenthe frst and second ring. The Caller ID inormation appears on the displaywhile the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the inormationand decide whether or not to answer the call.

Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)I you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephones Caller IDmemory stores the data or the 40 most recent calls you received so youcan see who called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call isreceived, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted.

You may review the stored inormation at any time. Calls received sinceyour last review show as NEW CALL XXon the top line o the display.

Reviewing CID RecordsAs calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you knowhow many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:


. Press the 6 button to review the newest CID record.

3. Press the 5 button to review the oldest CID record frst.

Dialing a CID Number1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

. Use the6 or5 button to display the desired record.

3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. The number dialsautomatically.

Formatting a CID Number Beore DialingNOTE: Depending on;

(a) how the incoming callers phone number is ormattedwhen it is received, and(b) whether or not you previously pre-programmed yourlocal area code into the PHONE SETTING menu, you mayneed to adjust the ormat o the incoming callers storedphone number beore calling back the record.

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. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to thedesireD CID record.

3. Press the MENU button to show the CALLOPTIONSmenu.

4. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to FORMAT.

5. Press the SELECT button to show all theavailable ormats.

6. Use the6 or5 button to scroll to the desired ormat.

7. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. The ormatted numberdials automatically.

Available ormats include:

Number of digits Explanation Example

Eleven digits long distance code 1 1-317-888-8888

+3-digit area code+7-digit telephone number.

Ten digits 3-digit area code + 317-888-88887-digit telephone number.

Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888

Storing CID Records into Phone BookYou may also store CID inormation in the Phone Book.

NOTE: It is important that you ormat CID records correctlyor dialing out BEFORE storing in the Phone Book as youcannot reormat CID records stored in memory.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talkmode).

. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to thedesired CID record.

3. Press the MENU button to display CALLOPTIONS.

4. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to STORE.

5. Press the SELECT button to store and the display shows ENTER NAME.You may now change the name, i desired.

6. Press the SELECT button to store the name and the display showsENTER NUMBER. You may now change the number, i desired.

7. Press the SELECT button to store numer and the display shows SETRINGER TONE.

8. Follow steps 10-13 in "Adding Phone Book Entries" to save the record.

DELETE ALL

DELETE

CALL OPTIONS

FORMAT

STORE

DELETE ALL

DELETE

CALL OPTIONS

FORMAT

STORE


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NOTE: I the selected CID record contains any inormationthat is non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record totranser to the phone book.

Deleting a CID Record1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to the CID record you want to delete.

3. Press the MENU button to display CALL OPTIONS.

4. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to DELETE.

5. Press the SELECT button to show DELETE CALL ID?.

6. Press the SELECT button again to confrm the deletion. The display

shows DELETED.NOTE: Press the *EXIT button to return to the standby modeor i no action is taken, it will exit automatically ater oneminute.

Deleting All CID Records1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

. Use the 6 or5 button to display any Caller ID record.

3. Press the MENU button to display CALL OPTIONS.4. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to DELETE ALL?.

5. Press the SELECT button to show DELETE ALL?.

6. Press the SELECT button again to confrm the deletion. The displayshows DELETED. The display shows DELETED ollowed by NO CALLS.

NOTE: Press the *EXIT button to return to the standby modeor i no action is taken, it will exit automatically ater one

minute.Phone Book


The cordless handset(s) have their own separate memory storage areaswhich are not accessible to each other. You may store up to fty 15-character names (including spaces) and 0-digit telephone numbers in

the handset memory.Adding Phone Book EntriesYou may assign a specifc melody and a downloaded picture or thephone book entry. They will ONLY work i you have subscribed to theCaller ID service. Then when that person calls, the assigned melody willring instead o the normal ring, and the downloaded picture will show onthe display.

You may choose rom 10 dierent polyphonic melodies, 10 dierent ringtones and 5 recorded ring tones.


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. Press the MENU button and use the 6 or5button to scroll to PHONE BOOK.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the phonebook.

NOTE: You may press the PHONEBOOK button to shortcut tothe phone book, too.

4. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll toADDRECORD.

5. Press the SELECT button to confrm. ENTER

NAMEshows on the display.6. Use the number keys to enter a name (up to

15 characters, including spaces). More thanone letter is stored in each o the numberkeys. (The number 1 key can be used toenter "space", "_", "*", and "!")

NOTE: I you make a mistake press the FLASH/DELETEbutton to backspace and erase the wrong character(s).

7. Press the SELECT button to save the name.The display shows ENTER NUMBER.

8. Use the number keys to enter the telephonenumber (up to 0 digits, including pauses).

9. Press the SELECT button to save the number.The display shows SET RINGER TONE.

10. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to your

desired ringer tone. You will hear a sample othe ringer tone you select.

11. Press the SELECT button to save yourselection. The display shows PICTURE ID.

NOTE: When a picture is assigned to a phone book entry

a * will appear beside the entry.

1. The display shows DEFAULT: NO PICTURE

ID. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to yourdesired picture.

13. Press the SELECT button to save the record. Youwill hear a confrmation tone and the displayshows the whole record or seconds and thenshows the phone book records list again.

14. To enter another name and number, return to step 4 and repeat theprocess.

PHONE BOOK

ADD RECORD

ENTER NAME

RING MELODY 3

RING MELODY 2

SET RINGER TONE

RING MELODY 4

RING MELODY 1

REC RING TONE

NO PICTURE ID

DEFAULT :

PICTURE ID

1 2 3 4 5

ENTER NUMBER


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Storing the Last Number DialedStore a dialed number when reviewing it:


. Press the REDIAL button on the handset to access the DIALED menu.3. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to desired record.

4. Press SELECT button and the display shows STORE?.

5. Press SELECT button again to confrm and the display shows ENTERNAME.

6. Repeat Steps 6 through 13 in the section Adding Phone Book Entries,except instead o entering the number as indicated in Step 8, the dialed

number shows on the display.NOTE: I the phone book has 50 entries, FULL shows on thedisplay and you must delete a record beore adding a new one.

NOTE: I the dialed number is longer than 20 digits, it cannotbe stored.

Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence(o a Stored Number)

Press the #PAUSE button on the handset to insert a delay in dialingsequence o a stored number when a pause is needed to wait or a dialtone (or example, ater you dial 9 or an outside line, or to wait or acomputer access tone.) Each pause counts as one digit in the dialingsequence.

You can press the #PAUSE button to insert a P (pause) when you enter thetelephone number when adding a phone book entry.

Reviewing Phone Book Records1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).. Press the MENU button and use the 6 or5 button to scroll to PHONE

BOOK.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the phone book.

NOTE: You may press the PHONEBOOK button to shortcut to the phonebook, too.

4. Use the6

or5

button to scroll the records- OR -

Press the number keys to go to the name o the records started withthe corresponding character.

NOTE: Your phone book records are sorted automatically inalphabetical order.

5. Press the SELECT button to view the details o the record.

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Editing a Phone Book Record1. When reviewing the phone book records list, use the the 6 or5

button or the number keys to scroll to the desired record.

. Press the SELECT button to view the details o the record.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the option menu. The displayshows EDITand DELETE.

4. Use the the 6 or5 button to scroll to EDIT.

5. Press the SELECT button again and the display shows ENTER NAMEwith the name o the record.

6. The steps to edit are the same as steps 6 through 13 in the sectionAdding Phone Book Entries.

Deleting a Phone Book Record1. When reviewing the phone book records list, use the the 6 or5

button or the number keys to scroll to the desired record.

. Press the SELECT button to view the details o the record.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the option menu. The displayshows EDITand DELETE.

4. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to DELETE.

5. Press the SELECT button and the display shows the details o the recordagain with DELETE?.

6. Press the SELECT button to delete the record. The display will showDELETED.

NOTE: I you dont want to change or delete the recordwhen the display shows DELETE?, simply press the *EXITbutton, or wait or one minute to exit the review mode

automatically.Dialing a Phone Book RecordDial a phone book record while in talk mode:

1. Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the TALK/CALLBACK or SPEAKER button.

. Press the PHONEBOOK button to access the phone book.

3. Use the 6 or5 button or the number keys to scroll to the desiredrecord.

4. Press the SELECT button to dial the number.

- OR -

Dial a phone book record while reviewing it:


. Press the PHONEBOOK button to access the phone book.


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3. Use the 6 or5 button or the number keys to scroll to the desiredrecord.

4. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. The number dialsautomatically.

Chain Dialing rom Phone BookUse this eature to make calls which require a sequence o numbers,such as a calling card number used or a requently called long distancenumber.

You can store each part o the dialing sequence (such as Long DistanceAccess Number, Authorization Code, and a requently called long distancenumber) in the phone book and simply repeat step through 4 in Dial a

phone book record while in talk mode to dial them one by one.

Picture DownloadDownload Your Own ImageDo you have any avorite images stored in your personal computer thatyou would like to use as your 8041 handset wallpaper or to assign to oneo your 50 available phone book directories? Using the provided ImageEditor Sotware, you can view and convert your images. Once you have

selected your fle and viewed your image in the sotware, use the includedUSB cable to send the converted image directly into your handset.You can download a total o 15 images in additional to the preset 10wallpapers.

One-Time Sotware Installation1. Insert the enclosed GE 28041 Image Manager CD into your personal

computer.

. Follow the instructions o the program to complete the automaticinstallation.

3. When the installation process is completed, you will fnd an GE 8041Image Manager CD icon on your PC desktop. Click on this icon to runthe GE 8041 Image Manager Sotware.

Image EditingOnce you have installed the sotware, ollow these steps to view andconvert your selected images.

1. Click on the OPEN icon.

. Browse to the older which contains your desired image, and open thefle.

3. You will see your image displayed in the middle o the screen and aSelection Windows on it. The selected area enclosed by the SelectionWindows is inside the telephone display on the right.


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4. You can select the ollowing options to edit your image: Zoom In andZoom Out, Adjust Brightness and Contrast, Rotate Let and RotateRight, Adjust Color, Auto Resize the Image to ft the Selection Windows

Image DownloadingBeore downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cableis correctly installed into your computer (using the larger end o theconnector) and your handset (using the smaller end o the connector).

Ater you have completed the image editing process,

1. Press the SEND TO PHONE icon to make sure that the sotware cancommunicate with the handset.

. A window pops up that states, 'Connection has been made to theHandset. Press OK to continue download'.

3. Handset displays DOWNLOADING during download and then USBCONNECTED appears in the display. Ater completed download,another pop up window states, 'Download fnished successully.' PressOK to close window.

Choosing the Downloaded Image as WallpaperReer to Section; "Telephone Setup/Display Setting/ Wallpaper".

Assigning the Downloaded Image to Phone BookRecordReer to Section; "Phone Book/Adding Phone Book Entries and PhoneBook/Editing a Phone Book Record".

NOTE: I the download ails, DOWNLOAD FAILED shows inthe display.

NOTE: Do not leave the USB cable connected to thehandset or an extended period o time as it will drainthe battery cells.

NOTE: The preset images in the WALLPAPER sub-menu othe DISPLAY SETTING menu cannot be deleted. However,any downloaded images can be deleted and replaced bynew ones.

Recording Ringer TonesRecord Your Own Ringer TonesDo you have any avorite songs stored in your personal computer, CD,tapes or elsewhere that you would like to use as your 8041 handsetringer tone or to assign to one o your 50 available phone bookdirectories? Or perhaps you would like to record your own voice or othersounds, such as bird song or dog bark, to use? You can record up to 5unique ringer tones or a maximum o 1 seconds each.


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Cued-up music typically produces the best sounding recorded ringer. It isrecommended to begin recording your ringer at the beginning o a song,rather than a portion rom the middle to produce an audibly pleasingcustom ringer.


. Press the MENU button and use the 6 or5button to scroll to SOUND SETTING.


4. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to RINGERTONE.

5. Press the SELECT button to show the options.6. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to REC

RING TONE.

7. Press the SELECT button to show the 3 waysto record your unique ringer tones

8. You may record your ringer tones via the included audio cable, via anoptional headset or via the handset microphone.

9. Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the correct setting.10. Press the SELECT button to enter the count-down display.

NOTE: I the memory is ull, the handset will prompt FULLwhen the SELECT button is pressed in step 7.

Record with Included Audio Cable or an OptionalHeadsetAudio Cable: Beore recording the ringer tone, make sure that the

provided audio cable is correctly installed into your computer or CDplayer or TAPE player by inserting the 3.5mm plug (the larger end o theconnector) into the headphone jack o your PC or audio source, and insertthe .5mm plug (the smaller end o the connector) into the headset jackon the side o your 8041 handset or Optional Model 8011 handset.

Optional Headset: Beore recording the ringer tone, make sure that theoptional headset is connected to the headset jack on the side o your8041 handset or Optional Model 8011 handset.

From the REC RINGER TONE menu;

1. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to theAUDIO_CABLEor HEADSET.

. Press the SELECT button to enter.

TONE 3

TONE 2

SET RINGER TONE

TONE 4

TONE 1

REC RING TONE

MICROPHONE

REC RINGER TONE

HEADSET

AUDIO_CABLE

SOUND SETTING

RINGER TONE

RINGER VOLUME

KEY TONE


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3. Veriy the cable/headset is connected toyour handset, then press the SELECT buttonagain to start the count-down display. Thehandset will start recording and the second

number will decrease automatically.4. The recording will stop when the display

counts down to 0 seconds. Or you may pressthe SELECT button any time to stop.

When the recording stops, the display willshow options: REPLAYand RE-RECORD.

NOTE: Ater recording, you may alsopress the *EXIT button to return to theSound Setting menu.

To replay the recorded ringer tone:

1. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to REPLAY.

. Press the SELECT button to play the recorded ringer tone.

3. When fnished, the display shows both options again.

To re-record the ringer tone:

1. Use the6

or5

button to scroll to RE-RECORD.. Press the SELECT button to confrm, and the display will show the

count-down display again.

3. Follow the recording steps to record the ringer tone.

Record with the Handset MicrophoneFrom the REC RINGER TONE menu;

1. Use the 6 or5 button to scroll to the

MICROPHONE.. Press the SELECT button to enter the count-

down display.

3. Press the SELECT button to start, then thehandset will start recording and the secondnumber will decrease automatically.

4. The recording will stop when the display

counts down to 0 seconds.Or you may press the SELECT button anytime to stop.

When the recording stops, the display willshow options: REPLAYand RE-RECORD.Follow the steps under section "Recordwith Included Audio Cable or an OptionalHeadset" to replay the recorded ringer tone

or re-record the ringer tone.

START

AUDIO CABLE

12 SECONDS

PRESS SELECT TO

AUDIO CABLE

RE-RECORD

REPLAY

START

MICROPHONE

12 SECONDS

PRESS SELECT TO

MICROPHONE

RE-RECORD

REPLAY

MICROPHONE

REC RINGER TONE

HEADSET

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IMPORTANT NOTE: When you want to use the handsetmicrophone to record ringer tones, DO NOT insert the Audiocable or the optional headset into the headset jack o thehandset.

Choosing the Recorded Sound Clip as RingerToneReer to Section; "Telephone Setup/Sound Setting/Ringer Tone".

Assigning the Recorded Sound Clip to PhoneBook RecordReer to Section; "Phone Book/Adding Phone Book Entries and Phone

Book/Editing a Phone Book Record".Belt Clip and Optional HeadsetConnecting the Belt Clip1. To attach the belt clip, insert the sides o the belt clip into the slots on

each side o the handset.

. Snap the ends o the belt clip into place.

Connecting an Optional Headset to the HandsetEach handset can be used with an optional headset or hands reeoperation.

1. Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side o the handset.The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when theheadset is connected.

. Adjust the headset to rest comortably on top o your head and overyour ear. Move the microphone to approximately two to three inches

rom your mouth.3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button to answer a call or make calls using the

headset.

4. To return to normal operation, unplug the headset rom the jack.

Changing the BatteryCAUTION: To reduce the risk o fre or personal injury,use only the Thomson Inc. approved model 5-2660Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which iscompatible with this unit.

1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) beore you replacethe battery.

. Remove the battery compartment door.

3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove thebattery pack rom the handset.


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4. Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to the jack inside thebattery compartment.

5. Put the battery compartment door back on.

6. Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. Allowthe handset battery to properly charge (or 16 hours) prior to frstuse or when you install a new battery pack. I you do not properlycharge the phone, battery perormance will be compromised.

Battery Saety Precautions Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries o

this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.

To reduce the risk o fre or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metalHydride battery listed in the Users Guide.

Keep batteries out o the reach o children.

Remove batteries i storing over 30 days.

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.

Display MessagesThe ollowing indicators show the status o a message or o the unit.

ANSWERER REMOTE Indicates the answering system is beingaccessed remotely.

ACCESS

BLOCKED NUMBER The person is calling rom a number that hasbeen blocked rom transmission.

CHARGING... Indicates the handset need to charge or aperiod o time beore it can resume normalunction.

DELETE ALL? Prompt asking i you want to erase all Caller IDrecords.

DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking i you want to erase the Caller IDrecord that is shown on the display.

DELETE? Prompt asking i you want to erase one o the 50records stored in the phones memory.

END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional inormationin Caller ID memory.


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ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter the name in one othe 50 memory locations.

ENTER NUMBER Prompt telling you to enter a telephone numberin one o the 50 memory locations.

HANDSET NAME Prompt telling you to enter the user name or theregistered handset.

HANDSET NEEDS Indicates you must register a non-registeredREGISTRATION handset prior to use.

INCOMPLETE DATA Caller inormation is interrupted duringtransmission or the phone line is

excessively noisy.LINE IN USE Displays on handset while the line is in use.

LONG DISTANCE Indicates CID record is rom a long distance call.

LOW BATTERY Indicates the battery needs to be charged.

NEW Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.

NEW CALL XX XX represents the number o new CID records

not reviewed.NO CALLS Indicates there are no CID records in memory.

NO DATA No Caller ID inormation was received.

OUT OF RANGE May indicate handset is too ar away rom thebase or thatthe power has been interrupted. Move closerand check connections.

PAGING or Someone pressed the PAGE button on the baseor INT

PAGING FROM button on the handset

PLEASE REGISTER Indicates the handset needs to be registeredbeore use.

REPEAT Repeat call message. Indicates that a new callrom the same number was received more than

once.SEARCHING Indicates handset is searching or the base.

SPEAKER Indicates the handset is in speakerphone mode.

UNKNOWN CALLER/ The incoming call is rom an area not serviced byCaller ID or

NAME/NUMBER the inormation was not sent.


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Handset Sound SignalsSignal Meaning

A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Signals an incoming call

Three short beeps Page signalOne long beep Confrmation tone or the

completion o a unction

One short beep Ring alert tone(during room monitoring mode)

One short beep (every 7 seconds) Low battery warning

Troubleshooting GuideTelephone SolutionsNo dial tone

Check and repeat installation steps:

Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working electricaloutlet .

Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall

jack. Connect another phone to the same jack; i there is still no dial tone,

the problem might be your wiring or local service.

The handset may be out o range o the base. Move closer to thebase.

Ensure the battery is properly charged (16 hours).

Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.

The handset should beep when you press the TALK/CALL BACKbutton and the charge indicator on the base should be lit whenthe handset rests in the cradle. I not, the battery may need to becharged.

Place handset in charge cradle or at least 0 seconds to reset theunit.

Handset does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned ON, this can be donethrough the handset setup menu - Ringer Volume.

The handset may be out o range. Move closer to the base.

You may have enabled Do Not Disturb (DND). Make sure the DND iso.

You may have too many extension phones on your line. Tryunplugging some phones.

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You experience static, noise, or ading in and out

The handset may be out o range o the base. Move closer to thebase.

Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another householdappliance. I necessary, relocate the base.

Charge the battery.

Unit beeps

Clean charging contacts on cordless handset.

See solutions or No dial tone.

Replace the battery.

Memory Dialing doesnt work

Did you program the memory location keys correctly?

Did you ollow proper dialing sequence?

Unit locks up and there is no communication between the base andcordless handset

Unplug the AC power adaptor rom the wall outlet and the back othe base. Remove the handset battery. Wait or 30 seconds and plugthe power adaptor back into the base and wall outlet. Reconnect the

battery and charge or 16 hours.Handset displays "SEARCHING" or "OUT OF RANGE" and cannot link up

with the base when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed.

Handset may be out o range o the base. Move closer to the base.

Make sure the power adaptor is properly installed.

Disconnect the handset battery and plug it in again. Place thehandset on the cradle or at least to 3 minutes.

Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in again. Then place thehandset on the cradle or at least to 3 minutes.

Handset displays "HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION"

Follow the programming in the telephone procedures to re-registerthe handset to the base.

Press the SELECT button to begin handset registration. Followinstructions on handset screen.

Caller ID SolutionsNo Display

Charge the battery (or 16 hours). Or replace the battery.

Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electricaloutlet. Disconnect the AC power adaptor rom the base andreconnect it.


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Caller ID Error Message

The unit displays this message i it detects anything other than validCaller ID inormation during the silent period ater the frst ring. Thismessage indicates the presence o noise on the line.

No Caller ID

In order to receive Caller ID inormation, you must subscribe to thestandard name/number Caller ID service rom your local telephonecompany.

Battery SolutionsI you experience any o the ollowing problems, even ater ullyrecharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:

Short talk time Poor sound quality

CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base ails to illuminate.

Limited range

Causes o Poor Reception Aluminum siding.

Foil backing on insulation. Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio

signals.

Youre too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves,computers, etc.

Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

Base is installed in the basement or lower oor o the house.

Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices. Baby monitor is using the same requency.

Handset battery is low.

General Product CareTo keep your unit working and looking good, ollow these guidelines:

Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to thephone.

Clean the phone with a sot cloth.

Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because thiswill damage the fnish.

Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone ata later date.

Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and remotecharger with a clean pencil eraser.


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ServiceI trouble is experienced with this equipment, or repair or warranty inormation,please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. I the equipment is causingharm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you

disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.This product may be serviced only by the manuacturer or its authorized serviceagents. Changes or modifcations not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. couldvoid the users authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtainservice, reer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at1-800-448-0329.

Or reer inquiries to:

Thomson Inc.

Manager, Consumer Relations

PO Box 1976Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

Attach your sales receipt to the booklet or uture reerence or jot down the datethis product was purchased or received as a git. This inormation will be valuable iservice should be required during the warranty period.

Purchase date ________________________________________________________

Name o store _________________________________________________

Accessory Inormation

To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready andcall toll-ree 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling ee will be chargedupon ordering. We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax oreach individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise isbeing sent. Items are subject to availability.

DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.

Handset Charge Cradle 5-2702

Belt Clip 5-2703

Headset 5-2425 (black)

Replacement Handset Battery 5-2660


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Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:

Deects in materials or workmanship.

For how long ater your purchase:

One year, rom date o purchase.

(The warranty period or rental units begins with the frst rental or 45 daysrom date o shipment to the rental frm, whichever comes frst.)

What we will do:

Provide you with a new or, at our option, a reurbished unit. The exchange unitis under warranty or the remainder o the original products 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 andpacking materials.

Proo o purchase in the orm o a bill o sale or receipted invoice which isevidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented toobtain warranty service. For rental frms, proo o frst rental is also required.Also print your name and address and a description o the deect. Send viastandard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc.

11721 B Alameda Ave.

Socorro, Texas 79927 Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center or service not coveredby the warranty.

Insure your shipment or loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability incase o damage or loss.

A new or reurbished unit will be shipped to you reight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Users Guide provides inormation regardingoperating instructions and user controls. Any additional inormation, should be

obtained rom your dealer.) Installation and setup service adjustments.

Batteries.

Damage rom misuse or neglect.

Products which have been modifed or incorporated into other products.

Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Acts o 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 othe card is not required or warranty coverage.


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Limitation o Warranty:

The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product.All other warranties, express or implied (including all implied warranties omerchantability or ftness or a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed. Noverbal or written inormation given by Thomson Inc., its agents,

or employees shall create a guaranty or in any way increase the scope o thiswarranty.

Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusiveremedy o the consumer. Thomson Inc. shall not be liable or incidental orconsequential damages resulting rom the use o this product or arisingout o any breach o any express or implied warranty on this product. Thisdisclaimer o warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws o thestate o Indiana. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any impliedwarranty o merchantability or ftness or a particular purpose on this productis limited to the applicable warranty period set orth above.

How state law relates to this warranty:

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation o incidental orconsequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lastsso the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specifc legal rights, and you also may have otherrights that vary rom state to state.

I you purchased your product outside the USA:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer or warranty inormation.


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IndexAAccessory Inormation 41

Adding Phone Book Entries 7Advanced Intercom Features

Answering a Call 18

Answering SystemRemote Access 16

Area Code 11

Assigning the Downloaded Imageto Phone Book Record 3

Assigning the Recorded Sound Clipto Phone Book Record 35

Auto Standby 18

BBattery Saety Precautions 36

Battery Solutions 40

Beore You Begin 6

Belt Clip and Optional Headset 35

CCall Timer 18

Call Transer 4

Call Waiting Caller ID 4

Caller ID (CID) 4

Caller ID Solutions 39

Causes o Poor Reception 40

Chain Dialing rom Phone Book 31Changing the Battery 35

CHARGE/IN USE indicator on thebase 18

Choosing the Downloaded Imageas Wallpaper 3

Choosing the Recorded Sound Clipas Ringer Tone 35

CID Error Codes 5Color Scheme 14

Connecting an Optional Headset tothe Handset 35

Connecting the Belt Clip 35

DDeault Setting 13

Deleting a CID Record 7

Deleting a Phone Book Record 30

Deleting All CID Records 7

Deregistration 1Dialing a CID Number 5

Dialing a Phone Book Record 30

Digital Security System 7

Display Messages 36

Display Setting 14

Do Not Disturb (DND) 1

Download Your Own Image 31

EEditing a Phone Book Record 30

Equipment Approval Inormation

Exit 19

Extra Charging Cradle 9

FFCC RF Radiation Exposure

Statement 3Flash/Call Waiting 19

Formatting a CID Number BeoreDialing 5

GGeneral Product Care 40

Global De-Registration 13

HHandset Layout 8

Handset Name 1

Handset Sound Signals 38

Handset to HandsetIntercom Call

Handset to Handset Paging 0

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) 3

IImage Downloading 3

Image Editing 31

Important Installation Guidelines 7

Inserting a Pause in the DialingSequence(o a StoredNumber) 9


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Installation 7

Installing the Handset Battery 9

Installing the Phone 9Intercom Operation

Intererence Inormation 3

Introduction 6

KKey Tone 16

L

Language 11Last Number Redial 19

Licensing 3

Limited Warranty 4

MMaking a Call 18

Mute 0

OOne-Time Sotware Installation 31

PPage 19

Paging rom the Base/Group Page 19

Parts Checklist 6

Phone Book 7Phone Setting 11

Picture Download 31

Programming the Telephone 10

RReceiving an Incoming Call During

an Intercom Call

Receiving an Intercom Call

Receiving CID Records 5Record w/Handset Microphone 34

Record with Included Audio Cableor an Optional Headset 33

Record Your Own Ringer Tones 3

Recording Ringer Tones 3

Registration 10

Remote Access rom CordlessHandset 16

Remote Access Security Code 16Reviewing CID Records 5

Reviewing Phone Book Records 9

Rings to Answer 17

Ringer Tone 15

Ringer Volume 15

Ringer Volume (Shortcut) 0

Room Monitor 1

SScreening Calls rom

the Handset 17

Service 41

Set Contrast 15

Sound Setting 15

Standby Screen 18

Storing CID Records 5

Storing CID Records into PhoneBook 6

Storing the Last Number Dialed 9

TTable o Contents 4, 5

Telephone Jack Requirements 6

Telephone Operation 18

Telephone Solutions 38Three-way Conerencing 3

Transerring Calls to OtherHandsets 3

Troubleshooting Guide 38

Two-Way Calling 3

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Using Intercom with ExternalTelephone Calls 3

VVisual Ring Indicator on the

Handset 18

Volume 18

WWallpaper 14

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