CCT 30549 DECT PHONE(HANDSET PP) User Manual 30544 English UG 021511

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Model number: 30544DECT 6.0 CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONE
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Table of contentsGetting startedParts checklist ..................................................................1Telephone base installation .......................................2Telephone jack requirements ...................................2Charger installation .......................................................3Corded handset installation ......................................3Battery installation.........................................................4OverviewTelephone base layout .................................................5Telephone base layout .................................................6Handset layout ................................................................7Battery charging .............................................................8Telephone base screen display icon ......................9Handset screen display icon .....................................9Initial settingsDialing mode..................................................................10Programming your area code (optional) ..........10Telephone operationMake a call ......................................................................11Predial a call ...................................................................11Answer a call .................................................................11Mute ...................................................................................11End a call .........................................................................12Speakerphone ...............................................................12Volume control .............................................................12Audio boost ....................................................................12Equalizer ..........................................................................12Make a call using the redial memory .................13Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook ..................................................................13Delete number from the redial list .......................14Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID service ...........................................................................14Using multiple handsets ...........................................14Reset VMWI ....................................................................15Intercom/Find ................................................................15Intercom ..........................................................................16To answer an incoming call during intercom .......................................................................16To transfer a call ..........................................................17Handset settingsRinger volume ...............................................................18Ringer Tones ..................................................................18Low Batt Tone ...............................................................18Key beeps ........................................................................18Equalizer ..........................................................................19Handset name ..............................................................19Display language .........................................................19Auto Talk ..........................................................................20Telephone base settingsRinger volume ...............................................................21Ringer tone .....................................................................21Key beeps ........................................................................21Display language .........................................................21Base name ......................................................................22Equalizer ..........................................................................22Clock and alarmDate and time ...............................................................23PhonebookAdd a phonebook record .........................................24Memory location ..........................................................25Character table ............................................................26To search a phonebook entry alphabetically ............................................................27Edit a phonebook entry ............................................27Delete a phonebook entry .......................................28Delete all phonebook entries .................................28Phonebook capacity ..................................................28Caller IDUsing Caller ID service ..............................................29Phonebook Caller-ID matching .............................29Review/call from the call log ..................................29Save a number to the phonebook .......................30Delete caller ID record ...............................................30Call log display screen messages ........................30Answering system7XUQLQJWKHDQVZHULQJV\VWHPRQRURȺ ...........31Answering system and voice mail .......................31Message capacity .......................................................31New message indicator............................................31Memo recording ...........................................................31Outgoing Announcement (OGA) ...........................32Record outgoing announcement .........................33Delete your recorded OGA ......................................33Number of rings before the system answers ........................................................................34Message Alert ................................................................34Call intercept ..................................................................35Message playback using the handset ...............36
Message playback using the telephone base ................................................................................36Options during playback ..........................................36Delete all messages ...................................................36Security code for remote access..........................37Access the answering system remotely ...........37Remote access commands ....................................38Advanced settingsRegistering a handset ...............................................39Deregistering a handset ...........................................39AppendixTroubleshooting guide ..............................................40General Product Care ................................................41Important Safety Instructions ...............................42FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTA ......................................45One Year Limited Warranty ....................................48Index ..................................................................................507HFKQLFDOVSHFL¿FDWLRQ .............................................52Remote access operation card .............................53
1Getting startedParts checklistYour telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.Charger with adapter attached(1 for 30544XE1 2 for 30544XE2 3 for 30544XE3 4 for 30544XE4)Cordless handset(1 for 30544XE1 2 for 30544XE2 3 for 30544XE3 4 for 30544XE4)Battery compartment cover(1 for 30544XE1 2 for 30544XE2 3 for 30544XE3 4 for 30544XE4)Battery(1 for 30544XE1 2 for 30544XE2 3 for 30544XE3 4 for 30544XE4) Telephone line cordTelephone baseUser’s guidePower adapter for telephone baseans anncclearmemoCorded handsetHandset coiled cordDECT 6.0 CORDED/CORDLESS TELEPHONEModel number:30544
Getting started2CAUTION: 1. Use only the power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.7RSUHYHQW¿UHRUHOHFWULFDOVKRFNKD]DUGGRQRW expose this product to rain or moisture. Telephone base installation1. Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base, route the cord through the tabbed slot on the left.2. Plug one end of the telephone line into the jack at the bottom of the telephone base, route the cord through the tabbed slot on the right.3. Plug the other end of the telephone line into a telephone wall jack.4. Plug the larger end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.,I\RXKDYH'6/KLJKVSHHG,QWHUQHWVHUYLFHD'6/¿OWHULVUHTXLUHGQRWLQFOXGHG&RQWDFW\RXU'6/VHUYLFHSURYLGHUIRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQDERXW'6/¿OWHU'6/¿OWHUQRWLQFOXGHGis required if you have DSL high speed Internet service.Telephone jack requirementsTo use this phone, you need a RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you do not have a modular jack, call your telephone service SURYLGHUWR¿QGRXWKRZWRKDYHRQHLQVWDOOHGWall plateModular telephone line jack
Getting started3Plug one end of the handset coiled cord into the jack on the bottom of the telephone base.Plug the other end of the handset coiled cord into the jack at the corded handset.Charger installationCorded handset installationPlug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Route the cord through the tabbed slot.Route the cord through the tabbed slot.
Getting started4Battery installationCAUTION:  7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRI¿UHRUSHUVRQDOLQMXU\XVHRQO\WKHEDWWHU\VXSSOLHGPRGHO61$$$+6- or NI-MH AAA550*2) with this product.2. If the handset will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the battery and remove it from the handset to prevent possible leakage.Please fully charge your handset before use!)RURSWLPXPEDWWHU\SHUIRUPDQFHFKDUJHWKHEDWWHU\IRUKRXUVEHIRUH¿UVWXVHNOTE: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our website at www.gephones.com to order a replacement battery if necessary. 1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. Make sure that red and black wires on the plug are properly inserted into the socket as shown.2. Place the battery and the wire inside the battery compartment. 4. Place the handset onto the charger as shown. An animated battery icon will display after a few minutes to show that the handset battery is successfully being charged. For optimum performance, please allow the battery to charge IRUKRXUVEHIRUH¿UVWXVH3. Align the cover against the battery compartment and slide it upwards until it clicks into place. Animated charging indicatorred wireblack wire
5OverviewTelephone base layoutans anncclearmemo Phonebook/down Press to review the phonebook when the telephone is not in use. While in menu, press to scroll down. Press to decrease the volume during a call, message playback or call screening. redialPress to review redial list. Find/intercomPress to initiate an intercom call or transfer a call. ans DQVZHURQRȹPress to turn the answering V\VWHPRQRURȺ During a call, press to answer an incoming call if you receive a call waiting alert. Press to delete the message during playback.  Press and hold to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use. During a call, press to send touch-tone signals temporarily. CID/up Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use.  While in menu, press to scroll up. Press to increase the volume during a call, message playback or call screening.annc Press to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message during message playback. Press and hold to record an outgoing announcement message.
Overview6Telephone base layoutans anncclearmemoclear clear/mute During programming, press to cancel and exit without making changes.  Press to mute a call, press again to resume conversation. menu/select Press to show menu. Press to select an item, or to save an entry or setting. m1-m3 Press to dial preset memory locations. speaker Press to make or answer a call using the speakerphone. During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.boostPress to increase the listening volume during a call. EQPress to adjust the audio tone during a call. memo Press to skip to the next message during message playback.  Press and hold to record a memo. playPress to play messages or stop playback. Press and hold to add a dialing pause when dialing or entering numbers into phonebook.  Press to switch between upper case and lower case when entering names into phonebook. Press to change the telephone number format (7 digits, 1+, or 1+ area code) for appropriate dialing.
Overview7Handset layout Press to review the phonebook when the telephone is not in use. During a call, press to increase the incoming volume. While in menu, press to scroll up.  Press to make or answer a call.  Press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use during a call or message playback.  During a call, press to send touch-tone signals temporarily.redial Press to review redial list. Press to mute a call, press again to resume conversation. Press to delete digit or character.  Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use.  While in menu, press to scroll down.  During a call, press to decrease the incoming volume.  During a call, press to hang up. During programming, press to cancel and exit without making changes.  Press and hold to add a dialing pause when dialing or entering numbers into phonebook.  Press to switch between upper case and lower case when entering names into phonebook. Press to show menu. Press to select an item, or to save an entry or setting.  During a call, press to answer an incoming call if you receive a call waiting alert (if you have subscribed to the call waiting feature from your service provider). Press to play answering system message when in idle mode. m1-m3 Press to dial programmed memory numbers.
Overview8Battery chargingThe following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and what actions need to be taken.Battery indicators Battery status ActionBattery icon is scrolling.Battery is charging. Keep the handset in the or charger when not in use. Battery icon is on steadily. Battery is completely charged.The handset is ready for use.It will take approximately 2 hours for the battery icon to indicate a full charge even if the handset is only removed from the charger for a short time and replaced. This is a normal operation and does not indicate a battery issue.Battery icon is empty and the screen shows LOW BATTERY CHARGE HANDSETBattery is low. Place the handset in the charger to charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes) before use.The screen is blank. Battery has no power while the handset is out of the charger.Place the handset in the charger for at least 16 hours without interruption. See troubleshooting on page 40 for help if the screen remains blank after charging.
Overview9Telephone base screen display iconItem Meaning Displays when there is a new voice mail message. (Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail service from your telephone service provider.) 'LVSOD\VZKHQWKHULQJHULVWXUQHGRȺ Displays when answering system is on. Flashes when there are new messages.Handset screen display iconItem Meaning Displays when the telephone base is within reception range. Scrolls to indicate battery charging when handset is in the telephone base or charger. Flashes and empty when battery level is low. Speakerphone is in use.  Displays when there are new calls.  Displays when there is a new voice mail message. (Available only if you have subscribed to voice mail service from your telephone service provider.) Displays when the alarm is set. Flashes during alarm. 'LVSOD\VZKHQWKHULQJHULVWXUQHGRȺ Displays when answering system is on. Flashes when there are new messages.
10Initial settingsDialing modeThe default dialing mode is TONE for touch tone dialing. If you have pulse or rotary service, you can change this setting to accommodate your telephone line service.Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Base Setup and then press .3. Press again to select Dialing Mode.4. Press or to select the desired setting and then press WRFRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Setup and then press .3. Press again to select Dialing Mode. 4. Press / to select the desired setting and then press . Programming your area code (optional)If you program your area code, the caller ID history displays only seven digits of the telephone numbers from your area code. Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Area Code and then press .4. Enter your area code and then press WRFRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Setup and then press . 3. Press / to select Area Code and then press . 4. Enter your area code and then press WRFRQ¿UPDialing ModeReset VMWI10:30PM 11/20TonePulse10:30PM 11/20Area CodeRegister HS10:30PM 11/20Set Area Code- - -10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Dialing ModeArea CodeBase NameLanguage10:30PM 11/20Tone Pulse10:30PM 11/20Set Area Code- - -10:30PM 11/20Area CodeBase NameLanguageReset VMWI
11Telephone operationMake a callUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Dial the phone number.Using the telephone base1. Lift the corded handset or press .2. Dial the phone number.Predial a callUsing a cordless handset1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error while dialing, you can press redial to erase the last digit entered. 2. Press to call.Using the telephone base1. Dial the phone number using the dial pad keys. If you make an error while dialing, you can press clear to erase the last digit entered. 2. Lift the corded handset or press to call. Answer a callUsing a cordless handsetPress to answer an incoming call. When there is an incoming call, the screen and dial pad backlight will be on.Using the telephone baseLift the corded handset or press .NOTE: The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).Mute7KHPXWHIXQFWLRQDOORZV\RXWRWXUQRȺWKHPLFURSKRQHZKLOHRQDFDOO<RXFDQKHDUthe other party but the other party cannot hear you.Using a cordless handset1. Press redial during a call.2. Press redial again to resume conversation.Using the telephone base1. Press clear during a call.2. Press clear again to resume conversation.NOTE: The screen shows Muted when mute feature is activated.
Telephone operation12End a callUsing a cordless handsetPress or place the handset in the charger to end a call.Using the telephone baseReturn the corded handset to the telephone base or press to end a call. SpeakerphoneAnytime during a call, press on the telephone base or on the cordless handset to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.NOTE: Using the speakerphone will drain the battery of the cordless handset faster than normal handset use.Volume controlYou can adjust the volume of the handset or speakerphone anytime during a call.On a cordless handsetPress to increase or to decrease the volume. On the telephone basePress to increase or to decrease the volume.NOTE: Only the listening volume can be adjusted.Audio boostPress the boost button on the telephone base or the left side of the cordless handset to amplify the listening volume during a call. This IHDWXUHLVGHVLJQHGWRDVVLVWXVHUVZKRPD\KDYHGLȻFXOW\KHDULQJWKHcall at normal sound levels. To return the handset to the normal volume level, press the boost button again. The volume will also automatically return to the normal level after you end the call.EqualizerThis feature allows you to change the tone of the audio of the handset to best suit your hearing.Press the EQ button on the telephone base or the right side of the cordless handset to switch between Natural, Bass or Treble during a call.
Telephone operation13Make a call using the redial memory7KHODVW¿YHWHOHSKRQHQXPEHUVSUHYLRXVO\GLDOHGDUHVWRUHGLQWKHUHGLDOOLVWXSWRdigits each). Using a cordless handset1. Press redial .2. Press or to select the desired phone number and then press to dial.Using the telephone base1. Press redial.2. Press / to select the desired phone number and then lift the corded handset or press to dial. Save a number from the redial list to the phonebookUsing a cordless handset1. Press redial .2. Press or to select the desired phone number and then press .3. Press or to select Save to Pb and then press .4. Enter the name by using the dial pad, refer to the character table on page 26 for more information, and then press .5. Edit the number by using the dial pad if necessary, and then press .6. Press or to select the desired ringer tone and then press to FRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press redial.2. Press / to select the desired phone number and then press .3. Edit the number by using the dial pad if necessary, and then press .4. Enter the name by using the dial pad, refer to the character table on page 26 for more information, and then press .5. Press / to select the desired ringer tone and then press .
Telephone operation14Delete number from the redial listUsing a cordless handset1. Press redial .2. Press or to select the desired phone number and then press .3. Press or to select Delete and then press to delete the selected number. Or press or to select Delete All and then press twice to delete all redial records.Using the telephone base1. Press redial.2. Press / to select the desired phone number and then press to delete the selected number. Or press and hold and then press to delete all redial records.Call waiting or call waiting with caller ID serviceTo use call waiting, you must subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. You will hear a call waiting alert tone when there is a second incoming call. If you subscribe to both caller ID and call waiting with caller ID services, the second caller’s information is displayed after you hear the call waiting alert tone.On a cordless handset1. Press to answer the second incoming call.2. Press to switch between calls.On the telephone base1. Press to answer the second incoming call. 2. Press to switch between calls. Using multiple handsetsThe system allows a maximum of two system devices (either the telephone base or cordless handset) to have a conversation with an outside call at a time. Voice message waiting indicatorThe icon displays on the screen of the telephone base and handset(s) when you have received a new voice mail message from your service provider. IMPORTANT:9RLFHPDLOVHUYLFHLVGLȺHUHQWIURPWKHDQVZHULQJV\VWHP,QRUGHUWRXVHWKHYRLFHPDLOVHUYLFHyou must subscribe to it from your telephone service provider.
Telephone operation15Reset VMWIYou can reset the VMWI (voice message waiting indicator) when the phone indicates new messages waiting but there are none (for example, if you have previously DFFHVVHGYRLFHPDLOIURPDGLȺHUHQWWHOHSKRQHOLQHZKLOHDZD\IURPKRPH:KHQnew voice mails do exist, your telephone service provider will continue to send the signal to activate the feature.7RWXUQWKHYRLFHPDLOLQGLFDWLRQRȹUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Base Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Reset VMWI and then press .4. Press again to select Yes WRFRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Setup and then press . 3. Press / to select Reset VMWI and then press . 4. Press again to select Yes WRFRQ¿UPIntercom/FindYou can locate a misplaced handset by paging it from the telephone base.1. Press on the telephone base. 2. Press again to select All Handsets to page all system handsets. 3. Press clear on the telephone base or press on any handset to stop paging.Reset VMWIDialing Mode10:30PM 11/20YesNo10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20YesNo10:30PM 11/20Reset VMWIDialing ModeBase NameLanguage
Telephone operation16IntercomUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Intercom and then press .3. Press or to select the desired handset or Base, and then press .4. Press to answer the intercom call on the other cordless handset. Or lift the corded handset or press to answer the intercom call on the telephone base.5. To end the intercom call, press or place the cordless handset in the charger. Or return the corded handset to the telephone base or press on the telephone base. Using the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select the desired handset and then press .3. Press to answer the intercom call on the other cordless handset.4. To end the intercom call, press or place the cordless handset in the charger. Or return the corded handset to the telephone base or press on the telephone base.NOTES:1. The intercom call can be canceled before it is answered by pressing on the originating handset or clear on the telephone base.2. If the called handset or telephone base does not answer within one minute, or is busy, or is out of range, the intercom will be canceled.To answer an incoming call during intercomYou will hear an alert tone when you receive an incoming call during intercom.Using a cordless handset Press to answer the incoming call and end the intercom. Using the telephone base Press to answer the incoming call and end the intercom.
Telephone operation17To transfer a callYou can transfer a call to another system device (either the telephone base or cordless handset).Using a cordless handset1. Press during a call. 2. Press or to select the desired handset or Base, and then press . The call is placed on hold while the intercom is established with the other system device.3. Press to answer the intercom on the other handset. Or lift the telephone base or press to answer the intercom on the telephone base. You can choose either option from the followings for this intercom call. Press to end the intercom and switch back to the outside call. Press or place the cordless handset in the charger to transfer the outside call to the other device.Using the telephone base1. Press during a call.2. Press / to select the desired handset and then press . The call is placed on hold while the intercom is established with the other handset. 3. Press to answer the intercom on the other handset. You can choose from one of the following options for this intercom call.  Press to connect both devices to the outside call. Press to end the intercom and switch back to the outside call. Return the corded handset to the telephone base or press on the telephone base to transfer the call to the other cordless handset.NOTE: If the called system device does not answer within one minute, or is busy, or is out of range, the outside call will return to the calling device and CALL BACK displays on the screen.
18Handset settingsRinger volumeYou can set the handset ringer volume from level 1 to level 5 or turn the ULQJHURȺ1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Tones and then press .3. Press again to select Ringer Volume.4. Press or to select the desired volume level and then press WRFRQ¿UPRinger TonesYou can select from 10 ringer tones.1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Tones and then press .3. Press or to select Ringer Tones and then press .4. Press or to select the desired melody (Ringer 1 to 10) and then press WRFRQ¿UPLow Batt ToneWhen this feature is activated, the handset beeps when the battery is low. 1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Tones and then press .3. Press or to select Low Batt Tone and then press .4. Press or to select On or 2ȹ and then press to FRQ¿UPKey beepsThe handset can be programmed to emit a tone with each key press. You can choose WRWXUQWKLVIHDWXUHRQRURȺ7KHGHIDXOWVHWWLQJLVON. To change the key tone setting:1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Tones and then press .3. Press or to select Key Beeps and then press .4. Press or to select On or 2ȹ and then press to FRQ¿UPRinger VolumeRinger Tones10:30PM 11/20Ringer TonesLow Batt Tone10:30PM 11/20Key BeepsRinger Volume10:30PM 11/20Low Batt ToneKey Beeps10:30PM 11/20Volume Level 310:30PM 11/20Ringer 1Ringer 210:30PM 11/20On2ȹ10:30PM 11/20On2ȹ10:30PM 11/20
Handset settings19EqualizerThis feature allows you to change the balance of the audio of the handset to best sit your hearing. 1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Equalizer and then press .4. Press or to select the Natural, Bass or Treble, and then press WRFRQ¿UPHandset nameYour handsets will be automatically numbered starting from 1 up to the total number of handsets registered to your base unit. You can rename your handsets for easier LGHQWL¿FDWLRQHJ´.LWFKHQµ´%HGURRPµ´3DPVURRPµHWF7RSHUVRQDOL]HHDFKhandset with a name:1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Handset Name and then press .4. Press redial to erase each letter of the current name.5. Enter your desired handset name (up to 14 characters). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See the character table on 26 for more information. 6. Press WRFRQ¿UPDisplay languageYou can select ENGLISH, FRANCIS or ESPAÑOL as the display language. The default setting is ENGLISH. To change the display language:1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Language and then press .4. Press or to select the desired setting and then press WRFRQ¿UPLanguageAuto Talk10:30PM 11/20Handset NameLanguage10:30PM 11/20EnglishFrancis10:30PM 11/20Handset NameHANDSET_10:30PM 11/20EqualizerHandset Name10:30PM 11/20Natural Bass10:30PM 11/20
Handset settings20Auto TalkWhen this feature is activated, you can answer a call by lifting the cordless handset IURPWKHFKDUJHUZLWKRXWSUHVVLQJDQ\NH\V7KHGHIDXOWLVVHWWRRȺ7RWXUQWKLVIHDWXUHRQRURȺ1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Auto Talk and then press .4. Press or to select On or 2ȹ and then press to FRQ¿UPAuto TalkArea Code10:30PM 11/20On2ȹ10:30PM 11/20
21Telephone base settingsRinger volumeYou can set the telephone base ringer volume from level 1 to level 5 or turn the ringer RȺ1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Tones and then press . 4. Press to select Ringer Volume. 3. Press / to select the desired volume level and then press WRFRQ¿UPRinger toneYou can select from 10 ringer melodies for the telephone base. 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Tones and then press . 4. Press / to select Ringer Tone and then press . 4. Press / to select the desired melody and then press WRFRQ¿UPKey beepsThe telephone base can be programmed to emit a tone with each key press. You can FKRRVHWRWXUQWKLVIHDWXUHRQRURȺ7KHGHIDXOWVHWWLQJLVON. To change the key tone setting:1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Tones and then press . 3. Press / to select Key Tone and then press . 4. Press / to select On or 2ȹ and then press WRFRQ¿UPDisplay languageYou can select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or FRANCIS as the display language. The default setting is ENGLISH. 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Setup and then press . 3. Press / to select Language and then press . 4. Press / to select the desired language and then press WRFRQ¿UP10:30PM 11/20Ringer VolumeRinger ToneKey Beeps10:30PM 11/20Ringer VolumeRinger ToneKey Beeps10:30PM 11/20Dialing ModeArea CodeBase NameLanguage10:30PM 11/20Ringtone 1Ringtone 2Ringtone 3Ringtone 410:30PM 11/20On2ȹ10:30PM 11/20EnglishFrancisEspanolVolume Level 310:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Ringer VolumeRinger ToneKey Beeps
Telephone base settings22Base nameTo personalize your telephone base with a name:1. Press .2. Press / to select Base Setup and then press .3. Press / to select Base Name and then press .4. Press clear to erase each letter of the current name.5. Enter your desired handset name (up to 12 characters). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See the character table on 26 for more information. 6. Press WRFRQ¿UPEqualizerThis feature allows you to change the balance of the audio of the handset to best sit your hearing. 1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Base Setup and then press . 3. Press / to select Equalizer and then press . 4. Press / to select Natural, Bass or Treble, and then press WRFRQ¿UP10:30PM 11/20Base NameLanguageReset VMWIDialing Mode10:30PM 11/20EqualizerReset VMWIDialing ModeArea Code10:30PM 11/20NaturalBassTreble10:30PM 11/20Enter Base NameBase_
23Clock and alarmDate and timeYou can set the date and time of the telephone system as follows.Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Set Date & Time and then press .4. Enter the current hour and minute. For example, 9:30 should be entered as [0], [9], [3], [0]. Press or to select AM or PM.5. Press WRFRQ¿UP6. Enter the current month, day and year. For example, May 16, 2010 should be entered as [0], [5], [1], [6], [1], [0], and then press to FRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press when in idle mode. 2. Press / to select Set Time/Date.3. Enter the current hour and minute. For example, 9:30 should be entered as [0], [9], [3], [0]. Press / to select AM or PM and then press WRFRQ¿UP4. Enter the current month, day and year. For example, May 16, 2010 should be entered as [0], [5], [1], [6], [1], [0].5. Press WRFRQ¿UPAlarmThe alarm can be programmed to sound once or daily for one minute. The alarm setting is independent to each handset.Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press again to select Alarm Clock.4. Press or to select On and then press .5. Enter the desired hour and minute and then press or to select AM or PM.6. Press WRFRQ¿UP7. Press or to select the desired alarm melody and then press .8. Select Once or Daily and then press WRFRQ¿UP (Once: The alarm sounds once at the set time. Daily: The alarm sounds daily at the set time.)Set Date & TimeEqualizer10:30PM 11/20Time09:30PM10:30PM 11/20MM/DD/YYYY05/16/201010:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Set Time/DatePhonebookHandset TonesBase Setup10:30PM 11/20Enter Time(HH:MM)09:30AM10:30PM 11/20Enter DateMM/DD/YYYY05/16/2010On2ȹ10:30PM 11/20Ringer 1Ringer 210:30PM 11/20Set Alarm Time05:30AM10:30PM 11/20OnceDaily10:30PM 11/20
24PhonebookAdd a phonebook recordUsing a cordless handset1. Press on the cordless handset.NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing and selecting Phonebook.2. Press once if your phonebook is empty, or press twice if your phonebook has stored entries to select New Entry.3. Enter the name (max. 16 characters). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See the character table on page 26 for more information. 5. Press .6. Enter the number (max. 24 digits). If you need a pause between digits, press and hold the until a P appears in the display. This will insert a 3-second pause in the dialing sequence. 7. Press .8. Press or to select the desired ringer tone, and then press .NOTE: The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 24 digits for each telephone number and 14 characters for each name. Using the telephone base1. Press on the telephone base.NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing and selecting Phonebook.2. Press .3. Press / to select New Entry and then press .3. Enter the name (max. 16 characters). Press the key to the corresponding character to display the correct letter. See the character table on page 26 for more information. 5. Press .6. Enter the number (max. 24 digits). If you need a pause between digits, press and hold the until a P appears in the display. This will insert a 3-second pause in the dialing sequence. 7. Press .8. Press / on the telephone base to select the desired ringer tone, and then press to save.
Phonebook25Memory locationYou can program phone numbers into memory location buttons m1, m2 and m3 for quick dialing.To program a memory location:Using a cordless handset or the telephone base1. Press and hold the desired memory location (m1, m2 or m3) button.2. Enter the number (max. 24 digits). If you need a pause between digits, press and hold the until a P appears in the display. This will insert a 3-second pause in the dialing sequence.3. Press WRFRQ¿UPNOTE: Numbers must be stored separately in each handset and base memory location.To dial from a memory location:Using a cordless handsetPress the desired memory location button (m1, m2 or m3) when the cordless handset is not in use, the number will be dialed automatically.-OR-Press and then press the desired memory location button to dial.Using the telephone basePress the desired memory location button (m1, m2 or m3) when the telephone base is not in use, the number will be dialed using speakerphone. -OR-Lift the corded handset or press , then press the desired memory location key to dial.
Phonebook26Character tableUse the dial pad and the chart below to enter a name (up to 16 characters). Each press of a particular key displays the character in the following order:Dial pad keyCharacter by number of key presses123456[1] space 1 # ‘ , - . &[2] A B C 2[3] D E F 3[4] G H I 4[5] J K L 5[6] M N O 6[7] P Q R S 7[8] T U V 8[9] W X Y Z 9[0] 0To view/call a phonebook entryRecords are stored alphabetically in the phone book. To search the phonebook:Using a cordless handset1. Press when handset is not in use.NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing and selecting Phonebook.2. Press or WR¿QGDQHQWU\3. Press to call the displayed entry. Using the telephone base1. Press when the telephone base is not in use.NOTE: You can also access the phonebook by pressing and selecting Phonebook.2. Press / WR¿QGDQHQWU\3. Lift the corded handset or press to call the displayed entry.
Phonebook27To search a phonebook entry alphabeticallyUsing a cordless handset1. Press when the handset is not use. 3UHVVWKHGLDOSDGNH\WKDWFRUUHVSRQGVWRWKH¿UVWOHWWHURIWKHHQWU\\RXDUHlooking for. The closest match in alphabetical order will appear. You can then press or to view the next entry.3. Press to call the displayed entry.Using the telephone base1. Press when the telephone base is not in use. 3UHVVWKHGLDOSDGNH\WKDWFRUUHVSRQGVWRWKH¿UVWOHWWHURIWKHHQWU\\RXDUHlooking for. The closest match in alphabetical order will appear. You can then press / to view the next entry.3. Lift the corded handset or press to call the displayed entry.Edit a phonebook entryUsing a cordless handset1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press or to locate the desired entry and then press .3. Press or to select Edit and then press .4. Edit the name by using the redial key to erase and backspace, then enter new characters using the dial pad keys and press .5. Edit the number by using the redial key to erase and backspace, then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press .6. Press or to select the desired ringer tone and then press to FRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press / to locate the desired entry and then press .3. Press / to select Edit and then press .4. Edit the name by using the clear key to erase and backspace, then enter new characters using the dial pad keys and press .5. Edit the number by using the clear key to erase and backspace, then enter new numbers using the dial pad keys and press .6. Press / to select the desired ringer tone and then press WRFRQ¿UPEditDelete10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20EditDeleteDelete AllPB Capacity
Phonebook28Delete a phonebook entryUsing a cordless handset1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press or to locate the desired entry and then press .3. Press or to select Delete and then press .Using the telephone base 1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press / to locate the desired entry and then press .3. Press / to select Delete and then press .Delete all phonebook entriesUsing a cordless handset1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press and then press or to select Delete All.3. Press WZLFHWRFRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press and then press / to select Delete All.3. Press WZLFHWRFRQ¿UPPhonebook capacityThis feature allows you to check the remaining capacity of the phonebook. Using a cordless handset1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press and then press or to select Pb Capacity. The screen shows X/50 where X indicates the number of entries stored in the phonebook. Using the telephone base1. Press when the handset is not in use.2. Press and then press / to select PB Capacity. The screen shows X/50 where X indicates the number of entries stored in the phonebook. Delete AllPB Capacity10:30PM 11/20Pb CapacityNew Entry10:30PM 11/20DeleteDelete All10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20ViewNew EntryEdit Delete10:30PM 11/20New EntryEdit DeleteDelete All10:30PM 11/20Edit DeleteDelete AllPB Capacity
29Caller IDUsing Caller ID serviceIMPORTANT: You must subscribe to Caller-ID services from your service provider to use the Caller ID capabilities of this telephone system. Check with your telephone service provider for details.Caller ID records are stored in the order that they are received. Your telephone stores caller ID memory for the 40 most recent calls. When the 41st call is received, the ROGHVW&DOOHU,'UHFRUG¿UVWFDOOLVDXWRPDWLFDOO\GHOHWHGPhonebook Caller-ID matchingIf the last seven digits of an incoming telephone number match a telephone number in your phonebook, the name from this entry will display on the screen.For example, if Michael Jones calls, and his number is saved in the phonebook under the name MIKE, the screen displays the name MIKE.NOTE: The number you see on your caller ID is in the format sent by the telephone service provider. It usually delivers 10-digit telephone numbers (area code plus telephone number). If the last seven digits of the incoming telephone number do not match with a number in your phonebook, the name appears as it is delivered by the telephone service provider. Review/call from the call logAs calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know new calls have been received. To scroll through the caller ID records:Using a cordless handset1. Press to display the caller ID list.2. Press or to browse through the list.3. When the desired record is displayed, press to call. -OR- Press repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format (for example, when 555-5555 is displayed, press to change the format of the phone number to 555-555-5555, 1-555-555-5555, and back to 555-5555), then press to call.Using the telephone base1. Press to display the caller ID list.2. Press or to browse through the list.3. When the desired record is displayed, lift the corded handset or press to call. -OR- Press repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format (for example, when 555-5555 is displayed, press to change the format of the phone number to 555-555-5555, 1-555-555-5555, and back to 555-5555), then lift the corded handset or press to call.
Caller ID30Save a number to the phonebookUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to locate the desired record and then press .3. Enter the name by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then press .4. Edit the number by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then press . 5. Press or to select the desired ringer tone, and then press to save.Using the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to locate the desired record and then press .3. Enter the name by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then press .4. Edit the number by using the dial pad keys if necessary, and then press . 5. Press / to select the desired ringer tone, and then press to save.Delete caller ID recordUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to locate the desired record.3. Press redial to delete the selected record. -OR- Press and hold redial and then press to delete all records.Using the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to locate the desired record.3. Press to delete the selected record. -OR- Press and hold and then press to delete all records.Call log display screen messagesDisplay WhenUnavailable The caller’s name and number are not available.Private The caller is blocking the name and/or number.
31Answering system7XUQLQJWKHDQVZHULQJV\VWHPRQRURȹUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press again to select $QVZHU2Q2ȹ.4. Press or to select Answer On or $QVZHU2ȹ, and then press .Using the telephone basePress ans RQWKHWHOHSKRQHEDVHWRWXUQWKHDQVZHULQJV\VWHPRQRURȺ7KH ans button will light when the answering system is on. Answering system and voice mailYou telephone has a built-in answering system and voicemail indicator for service RȺHUHGE\\RXUWHOHSKRQHVHUYLFHSURYLGHUIHHPD\DSSO\7KH\DUHLQGHSHQGHQWIHDWXUHVDQGHDFKDOHUWV\RXWRQHZPHVVDJHVGLȺHUHQWO\To listen to your voicemail, follow the instructions provided by your voicemail service provider. To listen to messages recorded on your answering system, refer to page 36.Message capacityThe answering system can record up to 59 messages. Each message can be up to 3 minutes in length, and the total recording time is up to 20 minutes. New message indicatorWhen there are new messages on the answering system, the LFRQÀDVKHVDQGXX New Message displays on the screen of the base and the handset. The ans also ÀDVKHVRQWKHEDVHMemo recordingRecorded memos appear like messages from callers at the handset and base.Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press .3. Press or to select Record Memo and then press .4. Speak towards the cordless handset to record your memo (up to 2 minutes).5. Press to stop recording. $QVZHU2Q2ȹAnnouncement10:30PM 11/20Answer On$QVZHU2ȹ10:30PM 11/20Record MemoMessage Alert10:30PM 11/20
Answering system32Using the telephone base1. Position yourself about 1 foot away from the microphone on the telephone base, then press and hold memo . -OR- Press . Press / to select Answer System and then press . Press / to select Record Memo and then press . 2. Release the button after the beep. Speak clearly towards the telephone base while recording your memo (up to 2 minutes).3. Press to stop recording.Memos are stored as answering system message. For details about playing back the message and other options, refer to page 36. Outgoing Announcement (OGA)When the answering system answers a call, the pre-recorded outgoing announcement is played to the caller unless you have recorded your own outgoing announcement.To listen to the current outgoing announcementUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press .3. Press or to select Announcement and then press .4. Press or to select Play OGA and then press . The system announces the current outgoing announcement you are using. Using the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select Answer System and then press .3. Press / to select Announcement and then press .4. Press / to select Play OGA and then press . The system announces the current outgoing announcement you are using. Record an outgoing announcement (OGA).AnnouncementRecord Memo10:30PM 11/20Play OGARecord New10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Play OGARecord New10:30PM 11/20AnnouncementRecord MemoMessage AlertNumber of Rings10:30PM 11/20Record MemoMessage AlertNumber of RingsCall Screening
Answering system33Record outgoing announcementUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press .3. Press or to select Announcement and then press .4. Press or to select Record New and then press .5. After the voice prompt and beep sound, speak into the handset as you would normally during a call while recording your OGA (2 minutes maximum).6. Press ZKHQ¿QLVKHG7KHV\VWHPZLOOWKHQSOD\EDFNWKHUHFRUGHGPHVVDJHUsing the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select Answer System and then press .3. Press / to select Announcement and then press .4. Press / to select Record New and then press . 5. After the voice prompt and beep sound, speak into the handset as you would normally during a call while recording your OGA (2 minutes maximum).6. Press ZKHQ¿QLVKHG7KHV\VWHPZLOOWKHQSOD\EDFNWKHUHFRUGHGPHVVDJHDelete your recorded OGAIf you want to use the pre-recorded outgoing announcement, simply delete your recorded OGA.Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press .3. Press or to select Announcement and then press .4. Press or to select Play OGA and then press .5. Press redial when the system is playing your recorded OGA. The system will then play back the pre-recorded OGA. Using the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select Answer System and then press .AnnouncementRecord Memo10:30PM 11/20Record NewPlay OGA10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Record NewPlay OGA10:30PM 11/20AnnouncementRecord MemoMessage AlertNumber of Rings
Answering system343. Press / to select Announcement and then press .4. Press / to select Play OGA and then press .5. Press when the system is playing your recorded OGA. The system will then play back the pre-recorded OGA.Number of rings before the system answersYou can select the number of rings before the answering system answers a call.Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press or to select Number of Rings and then press .4. Press or to select the desired setting and then press WRFRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press / to select Number of Rings and then press .4. Press / to select the desired setting and then press to FRQ¿UPNOTE: If you select TOLL SAVER, the system answers after the second ring if there are new messages, or after the fourth ring if there is no new message. This allows you to check your system to see if there are new messages before incurring toll charges.Message AlertWhen this feature is activated and there are new messages, the telephone base beeps every 15 seconds. 7KHGHIDXOWVHWWLQJLV2Ⱥ7RWXUQWKLVIHDWXUHRQRURȺUsing a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press or to select Message Alert and then press .4. Press or to select Msg Alert On or 0VJ$OHUW2ȹ and then press WRFRQ¿UPNumber of RingsCall Screening10:30PM 11/20Message AlertNumber of Rings10:30PM 11/202 Rings4 Rings10:30PM 11/20Msg Alert On0VJ$OHUW2ȹ10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Toll Saver2 Rings4 Rings6 Rings10:30PM 11/20Number of RingsCall ScreeningRemote Code$QVZHU2Q2ȹ
Answering system35Using a the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press / to select Message Alert and then press .4. Press / to select Msg Alert On or 0VJ$OHUW2ȹ and then press WRFRQ¿UPCall screeningWhen the answering system answers a call, you can listen at the telephone base while the caller leaves a message. The message automatically plays on the telephone base. Use the / buttons WRDGMXVWVSHDNHUYROXPH,IWKHVSHDNHULVDWWKHORZHVWOHYHORȺ\RXZLOOQHHGWRincrease the volume when listening to message playback at the telephone base. You can also press on a cordless handset to listen to the recording. To turn this feature On or 2ȹ:Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press or to select Call Screening and then press . 4. Press or to select Screening On or 6FUHHQLQJ2ȹand then press WRFRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press / to select Call Screening and then press . 4. Press / to select Screening On or 6FUHHQLQJ2ȹ and then press WRFRQ¿UPCall interceptIf you want to speak to the caller when the answering system is recording a message, press on a cordless handset, or lift the corded handset or press on the telephone base. The answering system will automatically stop recording when you do so.Call ScreeningSecurity Code10:30PM 11/20Screening On6FUHHQLQJ2ȹ10:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Call ScreeningRemote Code$QVZHU2Q2ȹAnnouncement10:30PM 11/20Screening On6FUHHQLQJ2ȹ10:30PM 11/20Msg Alert On0VJ$OHUW2ȹ10:30PM 11/20Message AlertNumber of RingsCall ScreeningRemote Code
Answering system36Message playback using the handsetTo listen to messages on a handset:1. Press twice or when the handset is in idle mode. Your messages will automatically be played back through the handset speakerphone. Press to listen to your messages privately through the handset. 2. The following message options are available during playback: REPEAT: Press 1 to repeat the currently playing message. STOP: Press 2 to pause the message currently playing, press 2 again to resume playing.  SKIP: Press 3 to listen to the next message. DEL: Press 0 to delete the currently playing message.  or : Press to increase or decrease the playback volume.Message playback using the telephone base1. Press on the telephone base to listen to the messages. 2. The system announces the number of messages and date and time when the message was recorded. 3. Press again to stop the playback. Options during playbackKey Operation / Press to adjust the listening volume. Press to playback or stop messages.annc Press to repeat a message. Press twice to play the previous message.memo Press to skip to the next message. Press during playback to delete the current message.Press and hold in idle mode to delete all old messages. Delete all messagesUsing the telephone basePress and hold on the telephone base when in idle mode.
Answering system37Security code for remote accessYour answering system allows you to program a 3-digit security code to get access to the system through any touch-tone telephone. The default security code is 123. To change the security code:Using a cordless handset1. Press .2. Press or to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press or to select Security Code and then press . 4. The handset screen displays the current security code. Use the dial key pad to enter a new 3-digit security code and then press to FRQ¿UPUsing the telephone base1. Press .2. Press / to select Answer System and then press . 3. Press / to select Security Code and then press . 4. The screen of the telephone base displays the current security code. Use the dial key pad to enter a new 3-digit security code and then press .Access the answering system remotely1. Dial your phone number from any touch-tone telephone.2. Enter your security code using the numeric keypad on the touch-tone telephone when your answering system takes your call and you hear your outgoing announcement.3. The system will start playing the remote access menu if the security code is correctly entered. NOTES: ,I\RXUDQVZHULQJV\VWHPLVRȺ\RXZLOOQRWKHDU\RXURXWJRLQJDQQRXQFHPHQW7KHV\VWHPZLOODQVZHU\RXU call after 10 rings and then ask you to enter your security code.2. Enter the code again if you have entered an incorrect security code.Security Code$QVZHU2Q2ȹ10:30PM 11/20Security Code12310:30PM 11/2010:30PM 11/20Security Code12310:30PM 11/20Security Code$QVZHU2Q2ȹAnnouncementRecord Memo
Answering system38Remote access commandsTouch-tone keysRemote command1Replay the current or previous message.2Play/stop messages.3Skip to the next message.47XUQWKHDQVZHULQJV\VWHPRQRURȺ7Listen to the main menu.0Delete the current message.A convenient wallet card, with instructions needed to operate your answering system remotely, can be found on page 53.
39Advanced settingsRegistering a handsetThe telephone system can support up to a total of 5 cordless handsets. Handsets that were included with your main base are pre-registered. To add or re-register a handset using a cordless handset:1. Press when the handset screen shows To Register Press Menu.2. The handset shows Press Find For 4 Sec On Base.3. Press and hold the button on the telephone base until a beep sounds. 4. Press on the cordless handset and the screen shows Please Wait...A beep sounds on the handset when the registration is successful.NOTE: This product is compatible with model 30540 accessory handsets only. For information on how to purchase accessory handsets, please visit our website at www.gephones.com Deregistering a handsetThis feature is intended for base replacement procedures. Handset deregistration is not recommended for normally functioning systems. For more information concerning deregistration, visit us online at www.gephones.com 1. Press .2. Press or to select Handset Setup and then press .3. Press or to select Deregister HS and then press .4. Press again when the screen shows &RQ¿UP'HUHJ"5. Press or to select Yes and then press WRFRQ¿UPNOTE: HS Deregistered shows on the handset’s screen if the deregistration is successful.Deregister HSAlarm Clock10:30PM 11/20YesNo10:30PM 11/20&RQ¿UP'HUHJ"10:30PM 11/20Press Find For4 Sec On Base10:30PM 11/20To RegisterPress Menu10:30PM 11/20
40AppendixTroubleshooting guide,I\RXUWHOHSKRQHV\VWHPLVQRWRSHUDWLQJSURSHUO\¿UVWWU\WKHVHJHQHUDOUHVHWprocedures:1. Unplug all power adapters from the power outlets.2. Disconnect the telephone line cord from the base or modular jack.3. Remove the battery compartment covers and unplug all handset battery packs.4. After a few minutes, re-install all handset battery packs, making sure that the connectors are snug and the wires are not pinched before replacing all battery compartment covers.5. Plug the power adapters for the base and any chargers back into their power outlets. Be sure not to use outlets that are controlled by wall switches or timers.6. Place all handsets in the chargers to charge without interruption for at least 30 minutes before use.7. Plug the line cord into the telephone base or modular jack and verify operation.For product assistance or for more information about accessories, visit our website at www.gephones.com or call our customer service center at 1-877-394-9775.General PerformanceProblem Cause/solutionCannot hear a dial tone. Increase the volume on the handset. Disconnect the telephone line cord from the base unit and connect it to a known working telephone. If the known working telephone operates properly, contact our customer support center for warranty information.Handset does not ring. 7KHULQJHUPD\EHRȺ,QFUHDVHWKHULQJHUYROXPH Make sure your handset is charged.You experience audible static, noise, or fading in and out. The handset may be near the end of range limit. Move the handset closer to the base unit. If you are using a line with DSL service, make sure you have SURSHUO\LQVWDOOHGWKH'6/¿OWHUVVXSSOLHGE\\RXUVHUYLFHprovider. Try to relocate the base unit and use the handset away from sources of electrical interference.
Appendix41Caller ID Problem Cause/solutionCaller-ID information is not displayed. You must subscribe to Caller ID service from your service provider/telephone company. Make sure the base unit is plugged directly into a telephone modular jack. If you are using a line with DSL service, make VXUH\RXKDYHSURSHUO\LQVWDOOHGWKH'6/¿OWHUVVXSSOLHGE\\RXUservice provider.While on a call, new caller-ID information is not displayed. You must subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service from your service provider/telephone company.Answering systemProblem Cause/solutionThe unit does not record new messages. Make sure the answering system is on. The message memory may be full. Some messages will need to be deleted.Cannot access the answering system locally through a system handset. The system may be in use by another party. The system is busy recording a message. Cannot operate the answering system remotely.  You must use a touch-tone telephone for remote access.  Make sure you follow the remote access procedures in this user’s guide.General Product Care Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone. Clean the phone only with a dry soft cloth. Never use cleaning agents, paint thinner, abrasive powder, alcohol, or other chemical products to clean the unit. Doing so will damage the unit. Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.
Appendix42Important Safety InstructionsSome of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, when using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the ULVNRI¿UHHOHFWULFVKRFNDQGLQMXU\WRSHUVRQVLQFOXGLQJWKHIROORZLQJ1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Telephones should not be used while you are in a bathtub, shower or pool. Immersion of the telephone or handset in water could cause an electrical shock. 5. Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings. Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place this product in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 6. Only operate this product from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 7. Plug the adaptor into an easily accessible electrical outlet near the equipment.8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.  'RQRWRYHUORDGZDOORXWOHWVDQGH[WHQVLRQFRUGVDVWKLVFDQUHVXOWLQWKHULVNRI¿UHRUHOHFWULFshock. 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch GDQJHURXVYROWDJHSRLQWVRUVKRUWRXWSDUWVWKDWFRXOGUHVXOWLQDULVNRI¿UHRUHOHFWULFVKRFN11. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 13. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures such as areas near a hot radiator, stove or in a hot car. Do not place product upon other consumer electronic products such as; FRPSXWHUPRQLWRUVSRZHUDPSOL¿HUVHWF14. Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on or near the telephone. 15. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.16. Never install or modify telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 17. Never install jacks or telephones in wet locations. 18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines to prevent electrical shock and/or ¿UH19. Under the following conditions, unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to TXDOL¿HGVHUYLFHSHUVRQQHO A. The power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
Appendix43 B. The product has been exposed to rain or water. C. The product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. D. The product’s cabinet has been damaged. E. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 20. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical-storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 21. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 22. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 2QO\XVHDWWDFKPHQWVDFFHVVRULHVVSHFL¿HGE\WKHPDQXIDFWXUHU24. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.IF YOUR PRODUCT UTILIZES BATTERIES, THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED:8VHRQO\WKHW\SHDQGVL]HEDWWHU\LHVVSHFL¿HGLQWKHXVHU·VJXLGH2. Do not use this product if the battery door is removed or missing.3. Replace batteries that appear to be swollen or have damaged wiring. 'RQRWGLVSRVHRIWKHEDWWHU\LHVLQ¿UH7KH\PD\H[SORGH&KHFNZLWKORFDOFRGHVIRUpossible special disposal instructions. 5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 6. Exercise care in handling battery(ies) in order not to short out the battery(ies) with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery(ies) or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 'RQRWDWWHPSWWRUHFKDUJHWKHEDWWHU\LHVSURYLGHGZLWKRULGHQWL¿HGIRUXVHZLWKWKLVproduct that are not rechargeable. The battery(ies) may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode. 'RQRWDWWHPSWWRUHMXYHQDWHWKHEDWWHU\LHVSURYLGHGZLWKRULGHQWL¿HGIRUXVHZLWKWKLVproduct by heating them. Sudden release of the battery(ies) electrolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.9. When replacing battery(ies), all batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged battery(ies). (Applies to products employing more than one separately replaceable primary battery.) 10. When inserting battery(ies) into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of battery(ies) may result in leakage or explosion. 11. When inserting battery(ies) into this product, do not twist or pinch the wires or allow wires to become pinched in battery door. 12. If storing over 30 days, remove battery(ies) from this product because the battery(ies) could leak and damage the product. 13. Discard “dead” battery(ies) as soon as possible since “dead” batteries are more likely to leak in a product.
Appendix44'RQRWVWRUHWKLVSURGXFWRUWKHEDWWHU\LHVSURYLGHGZLWKRULGHQWL¿HGIRUXVHZLWKWKLVproduct, in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold storage. 15. If your product uses rechargeable battery(ies), charge the battery(ies) only in accordance with WKHLQVWUXFWLRQVDQGOLPLWDWLRQVSHFL¿HGLQWKHXVHU·VJXLGH16. Battery safety precautions Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which might cause injury to persons or property damage.  7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRI¿UHRUSHUVRQDOLQMXU\XVHRQO\WKHVXSSOLHGEDWWHU\RUUHSODFHPHQWbattery. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Remove batteries if storing over 30 days. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery. Visit our website at www.gephones.com to order a replacement battery if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Appendix45FCC Parts 15, 68 and ACTAThis equipment is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.This equipment is not intended to be used with Party Lines. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm HTXLSPHQWFRQVXOW\RXUWHOHSKRQHFRPSDQ\RUDTXDOL¿HGLQVWDOOHUIf this equipment is malfunctioning, it should be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem is corrected. Repairs to this equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For information on repair procedures, follow the instructions provided with the limited warranty. Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practical and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) SURPSWO\QRWLI\\RXRIVXFKWHPSRUDU\GLVFRQWLQXDQFHDȺRUG\RXWKHRSSRUWXQLW\WRFRUUHFW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 LQFRQVLVWHQWZLWK)&&5XOHVDQG5HJXODWLRQV,IWKHVHFKDQJHVDUHH[SHFWHGWRDȺHFWWKHXVHRUperformance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
Appendix46If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be GHWHUPLQHGE\WXUQLQJWKHHTXLSPHQWRȺDQGRQWKHXVHULVHQFRXUDJHGWRWU\WRFRUUHFWWKH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. &RQQHFWWKHWHOHFRPPXQLFDWLRQVHTXLSPHQWLQWRDQRXWOHWRQDFLUFXLWGLȺHUHQWIURPWKDWWRwhich the receiving antenna is connected.If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. 7KHFKDQJHVRUPRGL¿FDWLRQVQRWH[SUHVVO\approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)This equipment meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid CompatibilityIf this product has a memory dialing feature, you may choose to store emergency phone QXPEHUVVXFKDVSROLFH¿UHRUPHGLFDOZLWKLQWKHPHPRU\ORFDWLRQV,I\RXGRVWRUHRUemergency numbers, we suggest you also write these numbers down so that you can still dial the number manually of the memory dialing fails. This feature is included as a convenience only. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance on the memory feature of this product. Testing emergency telephone numbers is not recommended. However, if you choose to make a test call to an emergency number, you should: Remain on the line and provide an explanation for the call before you hang up.  2QO\PDNHDQRQHPHUJHQF\WHVWFDOOGXULQJRȺSHDNKRXUVGXULQJHDUO\PRUQLQJVRUODWHevenings. To ensure user safety, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base should be installed and used such that parts of the users body other than the handset are maintained at a distance of approximately 8 inches (20 cm) or more. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Appendix47This product meets ENERGY STAR program requirements for energy conservation. Selecting ENERGY STAR products is a responsible way to save energy and money while protecting our environment. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.The RBRC seal on the battery used in your product indicates that CCT is participating in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries. We encourage you to explore the easy recycling options available to you in your area. For more information visit www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY or contact your local recycling center.In accordance with California Proposition 65, CCT advises that nickel is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.This product has reduced magnetic noise interference with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license.
Appendix48One Year Limited WarrantyCCT Tech USA Inc. (CCT), the licensed manufacturer of this GE® branded product, warrants this product to the original retail purchaser to be free of material and/or workmanship defects for a period of one year after the date of original retail purchase. Proof of the original purchase is required to obtain a remedy under this limited warranty and the product must be returned to CCT at your expense. During the limited warranty period, CCT or its authorized service representative will repair or replace at CCT’s option, without charge, a materially defective product. We may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If we replace the product, it may be with a new or refurbished product of same or similar design. CCT may keep any removed or defective parts, and/or replaced product. The repaired or replaced product is warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or 90 days, whichever is greater. Repair or replacement of this product at CCT’s option is your exclusive remedy. This limited warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in the United States and its territories, or Puerto Rico. If you purchased this product outside of the United States, its territories or Puerto Rico, contact your dealer for service information.This is the only warranty applicable to this product. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. CCT IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, AND ANY CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. 7KLVZDUUDQW\JLYHV\RXVSHFL¿FOHJDOULJKWVDQG\RXPD\KDYHRWKHUULJKWVWKDWYDU\IURPVWDWHto state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusions stated above may not apply. What Is NOT Covered Under This Limited Warranty Normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. Damage due to accidents, misuse, physical force, improper installation or operation, PLVKDQGOLQJQHJOHFW¿UHKHDWZDWHUKXPLGLW\OLTXLGVLQVHFWLQIHVWDWLRQRURWKHULQWUXVLRQ 3URGXFWVWKDWKDYHEHHQUHSDLUHGDOWHUHGRUPRGL¿HGE\DQ\RQHRWKHUWKDQ&&7RULWVauthorized service representative.  Problems caused by signal conditions, radio interference, network reliability, cable or antenna systems. Damage caused by use of non CCT accessories or misapplication. Products whose serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible. Products purchased, shipped from, used or serviced outside the United States. Batteries. Products used for business, commercial or institutional purposes.  Damage caused by acts of nature such as, but not limited to, lightning damage. Products returned without valid proof of purchase.
Appendix49How To Obtain Warranty ServiceCall our customer service center at 1-877-394-9775. Our customer service specialist will assist you in obtaining warranty service. Please have a paper and pencil handy to write down the warranty service return instructions. -OR-You may visit our web site at www.gephones.com for troubleshooting, FAQs, and information on warranty service. AccessibilityIf you have a disability or questions about how CCT’s products can accommodate persons with disabilities, please call our customer service center at 1-877-394-9775. When calling, please let our specialists know that you have an inquiry about accessibility so your call is routed properly.
Appendix50AAlarm 23Answer a call 11Area code 10Audio boost 12Auto Talk 20BBase name 22Battery charging 8Battery installation 4CCaller ID 29delete an entry 30display screen messages 30review/call 29save to phonebook 30Call intercept 35Call screening 35Character table 26Charger installation 3DDate and time 23Delete all messages 36Delete message 36Dialing mode 10EEnd a call 11Energy save 16Equalizer 12, 19, 22FFCC 45GGeneral Product Care 41HHandset deregistration 39Handset layout 7Handset locator 15Handset name 19Handset screen display icon 9IImportant safety instructions 42Initiate an intercom during a call 17Intercom 16KKey beeps 21Key tone 18LLanguage 19, 21MMake a call 11Message Alert 34Message capacity 31Message playbackhandset 36telephone base 36Multiple handsets 14Mute 11OOutgoing announcement 32delete 33record 33PParts checklist 1Phonebookadd an entry 24add to block list 30delete all entries 28delete an entry 28edit an entry 27search entry 27view/call 26Phonebook Caller-ID matching 29Predial a call 11 Index
Appendix51RRedialdelete 14dial 13save to phonebook 13Remote access commands 38Remote access operation 37Reset VMWI 15Ring delay 34Ringer melody 18Ringer tone 21Ringer volume 18SSecurity code 37Security code for remote access 34Speakerphone 12TTelephone base installation 2Telephone base layout 5, 6Telephone base screen display icon 9To answer an incoming call during intercom 16Troubleshooting guide 40VVoice mail 14Volume control 12WWarranty 48
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Appendix53Remote access operation cardThe remote access card below lists the commands needed to operate your answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. Remote access operation card1. Call your telephone number from a touch-tone telephone.2. Enter your security code using the numeric keypad on the touch-tone telephone when your answering system takes your call and you hear your outgoing announcement. (Default is 123). Security code: 3. The system will start playing the remote access menu if the security code is correctly entered.NOTE: For more details about remote access operation, refer to page 37 of the user’s guide.Remote access commandsTouch-tone keysRemote command1Replay the current or previous message.2Play/stop messages.3Skip to the next message.47XUQWKHDQVZHULQJV\VWHPRQRURȺ7Listen to the main menu.0Delete the current message.Cut along dotted lineFold here
visit our website:www.gephones.com ©2011 CCT Tech USA Inc.Distributed in the U.S.A. by CCT Tech USA Inc. Model 30544P/N: 480-95290-000002Version 1 02/2011Printed in Chinais a trademark of General Electric Company and is under license by CCT Tech USA Inc., Irving, TX 75039

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