GE TC28031 Series User Manual

Model 28011

Optional/Additional

5.8GHz Color Handset

User’s Guide

for use ONLY with

System 28031, TC28031,

28041 or TC28041 Series

Interference Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (ꢀ)

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or

television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the

telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.

• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an

experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal

Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and

Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.

Government Printing Ofﬁce, Washington, D.C. ꢀ040ꢀ. Please specify stock number

004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

Notice: The changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensing

Licensed under US Patent 6,4ꢀ7,009.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with

a minimum distance of ꢀ0 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This

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

antenna or transmitter.”

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF

exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of

other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Table of Contents

EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion ........2

intErfErEncE informAtion....................3

HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) ........3

licEnsing ............................................3

fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt3

introduction ......................................6

bEforE you bEgin ...............................6

Parts CheCklist ................................... 6

telePhone JaCk requirements............ 6

instAllAtion ........................................7

Digital seCurity system....................... 7

imPortant installation guiDelines..... 7

HAndsEt lAyout ..................................8

instAlling tHE pHonE...........................9

installing the hanDset Battery......... 9

extra Charging CraDle....................... 9

registration.........................................10

progrAmming tHE tElEpHonE ............ 10

Phone setting.....................................11

language........................................11

area CoDe......................................11

hanDset name...............................12

Deregistration...............................12

gloBal De-registration ..............13

Default setting.............................13

DisPlay setting ..................................14

WallPaPer ......................................14

Color sCheme................................14

set Contrast .................................15

sounD setting ...................................15

ringer Volume...............................15

ringer tone ...................................15

key tone.........................................16

AnswEring systEm rEmotE AccEss .... 16

remote aCCess from

tElEpHonE opErAtion ....................... 18

Charge/in use inDiCator

on the Base ..................................18

Visual ring inDiCator

on the hanDset...........................18

stanDBy sCreen .............................18

making a Call.....................................18

ansWering a Call...............................18

Volume .................................................18

Call timer............................................18

auto stanDBy ......................................18

flash/Call Waiting...........................19

last numBer reDial ...........................19

exit........................................................19

Page ......................................................19

Paging from the Base/

grouP Page .................................19

hanDset to hanDset Paging.......20

mute .....................................................20

ringer Volume (shortCut)................20

Do not DisturB (DnD) ....................21

room monitor ....................................21

intErcom opErAtion ......................... 22

hanDset to hanDset interCom Call22

reCeiVing an interCom Call..............22

aDVanCeD interCom features ...........22

reCeiVing an inComing Call

During an interCom Call..........22

using interCom With

external telePhone Calls ........23

tWo-Way Calling.........................23

three-Way ConferenCing.............23

Call transfer .....................................24

transferring Calls to

other hanDsets..........................24

cAllEr id (cid)............................... 24

Call Waiting Caller iD....................24

CiD error CoDes ...............................25

reCeiVing CiD reCorDs .....................25

storing CiD reCorDs

CorDless hanDset............................16

remote aCCess seCurity CoDe..........16

ring to ansWer ..................................17

neW message alert...........................17

sCreening Calls from the hanDset 17

(in CiD memory)...............................25

reVieWing CiD reCorDs ....................25

Dialing a CiD numBer.......................25

formatting a CiD numBer

Before Dialing..................................25

storing CiD reCorDs

into Phone Book..............................26

Deleting a CiD reCorD .....................27

Deleting all CiD reCorDs ...............27

Table of Contents

to Phone Book reCorD...................35

bElt clip And optionAl HEAdsEt ...... 35

ConneCting the Belt CliP..................35

ConneCting an oPtional heaDset

pHonE book..................................... 27

aDDing Phone Book entries ............27

storing the last numBer DialeD.....29

inserting a Pause in the Dialing

to the hanDset .................................35

cHAnging tHE bAttEry ...................... 35

bAttEry sAfEty prEcAutions ............. 36

displAy mEssAgEs ............................. 36

HAndsEt sound signAls ................... 38

troublEsHooting guidE.................... 38

telePhone solutions....................38

sequenCe (of a storeD numBer)

reVieWing Phone Book reCorDs .....29

eDiting a Phone Book reCorD .........30

Deleting a Phone Book reCorD ......30

Dialing a Phone Book reCorD.........30

Chain Dialing from Phone Book.....31

picturE downloAd........................... 31

DoWnloaD your oWn image ............31

one-time softWare installation31

image eDiting .................................31

image DoWnloaDing ...........................32

Choosing the DoWnloaDeD

Caller iD solutions.....................39

Battery solutions.........................40

cAusEs of poor rEcEption................ 40

gEnErAl product cArE .................... 40

sErvicE............................................. 41

AccEssory informAtion .................... 41

limitEd wArrAnty............................ 42

indEx ........................................44, 45

image as WallPaPer .........................32

assigning the DoWnloaDeD

image to Phone Book reCorD........32

rEcording ringEr tonEs .................. 32

reCorD your oWn ringer tones ....32

reCorD With inCluDeD auDio

CaBle or an oPtional heaDset 33

reCorD With the hanDset

miCroPhone ......................................34

Choosing the reCorDeD sounD CliP

as ringer tone .................................35

assigning the reCorDeD sounD CliP

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Introduction

CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are

basic safety instructions that should always be followed.

Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided

with this product and save them for future reference.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity,

you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t

cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist (for model 28011xx1)

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Charge

Battery

Handset

Cradle

compartment

cover

battery pack

Handset

Image

USB

Editor

download

cable

Belt clip

Software

Telephone Jack Requirements

Wall plate

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type

modular telephone jack, which might look like the

one pictured here, installed in your home. If you

don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone

company to ﬁnd out how to get one installed.

Modular

telephone

line jack

Installation

Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false

ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate

at frequencies that may cause or receive interference

with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize

or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless

telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV,

microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues,

move the cordless telephone farther away from these

appliances.

Certain other communications devices may also use

the 5.8 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not

properly set, these devices may interfere with each

other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned

with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for

these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid

interference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz

frequency for communication include wireless audio/video

senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset

cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless

telephone systems.

Important Installation Guidelines

• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, ﬂuorescent lighting,

microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.

•

Avoid areas of 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 is

speciﬁcally designed for wet locations.

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

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Handset Layout

RING

INDICATOR

EARPIECE

display

TALK/CALL BACK

(button)

SELECT/MUTE

(button)

CALLER ID-VOLUME

(button)

CALLER ID-VOLUME

(button)

PHONEBOOK

(button)

SPEAKER

(button)

REDIAL

(button)

rev (review

button)

skip (button)

play (button)

* EXIT

(button)

# PAUSE/

erase

RINGER (button)

(button)

FLASH/

DELETE

(button)

INTERCOM

(button)

microphone

Installing the Phone

Installing the Handset Battery

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using

the cordless handsets.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or personal

injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-

metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH) model 5-2660, which is

compatible with this unit.

1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a

plastic bag and are separate from the handset.

ꢀ. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.

3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and

red wires) to the jack inside the compartment. To ensure

proper battery installation, the connector is keyed and can be

inserted only one way.

battery

pack

black wire

PRESS DOWN

FIRMLY

red wire

4. Insert the battery pack.

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

into place.

Extra Charging Cradle

1. Plug the AC power converter of the extra charging cradle into the

electrical outlet.

ꢀ. Place the handset in the extra charging cradle. The charge indicator

turns on, verifying the battery is charging.

Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to ﬁrst use. If you do not

properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.

Registration

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

After the optional handset has charged for 16 hours on the extra charger,

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display.

1. Press the SELECT button. HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP shows

in the display. (Your handset should be held near the base during

registration process.)

ꢀ. Press and hold the page button on the base unit until you hear a tone at

the handset. HANDSET X REGISTERED shows in the handset display,

where X is the handset number. You may now name your handset.

Refer to section: "Handset Name."

Programming the Telephone

The handset menu gives you access to all of the built-in features. Press

the MENU button to display the ﬁrst menu PHONE BOOK, and press 6

and 5buttons to navigate to the desired menu option. Press the SELECT

button to activate a menu option. For details on programming, refer to

the 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 and

phone numbers, each can be assigned a

distinctive ringer tone and image.

ROOM MONITOR Allows you to monitor any room in your

house with the accessory handsets.

INTERCOM

Talk between handsets or use to page

each other.

ANSWERER

Remotely access the answering system to

adjust the rings to answer, security code

and new message alert settings.

CALL RECORDS

Review Caller ID data; select and dial from

the Caller ID data or from the Redial list

which contains the last 3 phone numbers

dialed.

SOUND SETTING Record ringer tone from microphone,

headset or any audio player; select main

ringer tone or set key tone.

PHONE SETTING

Set display language, set area code,

name the handset , deregister the

handset or reset to default setting.

DISPLAY SETTING Choose a preset or downloaded image to

be wallpaper of the idle display, set the

contrast and color scheme.

Phone Setting

There are seven programmable menus available: Language, Area Code,

Intercom Auto Answer, Handset Name, Registration, Deregistration and

Default Setting.

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

LANGUAGE

AREA CODE

REGISTRATION

mode).

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5

HANDSET NAME

button to scroll to PHONE SETTING.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

DEREGISTRATION

PHONE SETTING

Language

This menu allows you to change the language of the display prompts.

From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to

LANGUAGE.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ESPANOL

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

desired language. The default is ENGLISH.

SET LANGUAGE

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Area Code

If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local

area code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see

the local 7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code

will display the full 10-digits.

From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to SET

AREA CODE.

—

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the number keys to enter your 3 digit

area code. “ - - - “ is the default setting.

SET AREA CODE

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: To restore the default setting to “---”, press and

release the FLASH/DELETE button when SET AREA CODE

shows on the display.

Handset Name

This menu allows you to enter a name for the handset, which displays on

the idle screen.

From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to

HANDSET NAME.

DANIEL

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

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

15 characters). More than one letter is stored

in each of the number keys. For example, to

enter Bill Smith, press the ꢀ key twice for the

letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter

I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait

for 1 second, press the 5 key 3 times for the

second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert

a space between the ﬁrst and last name.

Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press

the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4

key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 8 key

for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the

letter H.

HANDSET NAME

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the FLASH/DELETE button

to backspace and delete one character at a time.

Deregistration

Deregistration cancels registration. During the deregistration process,

keep the handset near the base.

From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to

DEREGISTRATION.

YES

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to NO or

YES. The default is NO.

DEREGISTRATION

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be

deregistered unless absolutely necessary because once a

handset is deregistered, that handset’s telephone features

cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

1ꢀ

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

5. If you select YES, press the SELECT button to

conﬁrm. MOVE NEAR TO BASE displays for

ꢀ seconds, then NO YES CONFIRM? shows

on the display.

YES

CONFIRM?

6. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to NO or

YES. The default is YES.

DEREGISTRATION

7. If you select YES, press the SELECT button

to conﬁrm. DE-REGISTER . . . shows on the

display followed by a conﬁrmation tone.

Then, HANDSET X DEREGISTERED shows on

the display to conﬁrm that the handset is

deregistered.

NOTE: When you complete the deregistration process,

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows on the display. To

use the handset, you must register the handset.

Global De-Registration

If one or more handsets become lost, you should de-register all handsets

to ensure proper system operation. Follow the steps below to deregister

all handsets at the same time.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be

deregistered unless absolutely necessary because once a

handset is deregistered, that handset’s telephone features

cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

NOTE: Before starting global deregistration procedure, let

all handsets set idle for 20 seconds.

1. Press and hold the PAGE button on the base

until the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the

base ﬂashes.

ꢀ. Press and hold the PAGE button on the base

again until the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on

the base ﬂashes rapidly.

3. Press and release the PAGE button on the

base once. All handsets are deregistered and

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows on

their displays.

Default Setting

This option allows you to return the handset to factory preset settings.

From the PHONE SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll

to DEFAULT SETTING.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to NO or

YES. The default is NO.

YES

4. If you select YES, all the settings in the

programmable menu are returned to factory

default setting. You will hear a conﬁrmation

tone.

DEFAULT SETTING

Display Setting

There are three programmable menus available; Wallpaper, Color Scheme

and Set Contrast.

WALLPAPER

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

mode).

COLOR SCHEME

SET CONTRAST

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5

button to scroll to DISPLAY SETTING.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

DISPLAY SETTING

Wallpaper

You may choose from the 10 preset images and/or the downloaded

images to be wallpaper of the idle display. For details of picture download,

see the Picture Download section.

From the DISPLAY SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to

WALLPAPER.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

desired wallpaper.

WALLPAPER 01

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Color Scheme

This feature allows you change the background color and the color of the

highlighter.

From the DISPLAY SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to COLOR

BLUE

SCHEME.

GREEN

RED

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

YELLOW

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

desired color scheme. The default is GREEN.

COLOR SCHEME

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Set Contrast

This feature allows you change the contrast of the text displayed and the

background.

From the DISPLAY SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to SET

CONTRAST.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

* 2

desired contrast, 1, 2 or 3. The default is *2.

SET CONTRAST

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Sound Setting

There are three programmable menus available: Ringer Volume, Ringer

Tone and Key Tone

RINGER VOLUME

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

RINGER TONE

KEY TONE

mode).

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5

button to scroll to SOUND SETTING.

SOUND SETTING

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

Ringer Volume

From the SOUND SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to RINGER

HIGH

VOLUME.

LOW

OFF

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

desired ringer volume. The default is RINGER

LOW.

RINGER VOLUME

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon

shows on the display.

Ringer Tone

You may choose from the 10 preset melodies, 10 dual-tone ringer tones

and/or the recorded ringer tones. For details of recording ringer tone, see

the section Recording Ringer Tones.

From the SOUND SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to RINGER

TONE.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

desired ringer tone. The default is TONE 1.

REC RING TONE

RING MELODY 1

RING MELODY 2

RING MELODY 3

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

RING MELODY 4

SET RINGER TONE

Key Tone

From the SOUND SETTING menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to KEY

TONE.

OFF

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

desired ringer tone. The default is ON.

SET KEY TONE

4. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Answering System Remote Access

You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from

any tone-dial compatible telephone.

Remote Access from Cordless Handset

Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base

buttons (see “Answering System Setup”).The button functions are located

on the handset above each number key. For example, to play messages:

1. Press the MENU button and use 6or 5 button to scroll to ANSWERER.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button and use 6or 5 button to select REMOTE

ACCESS.

3. Press the SELECT button again, ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS shows on

the display.

4. Press ꢀ (play/stop) followed by the mailbox number to play the

message in that mailbox. For example, press ꢀ and 3 to play the

message in mailbox 3.

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

Remote Access Security Code

You can access the answering system from a tone dialing telephone in

another remote location. The security code is required for remote access,

and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system.

1. Press the MENU button and use 6or 5 button to scroll to ANSWERER.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button and use 6or 5 button to select SECURITY

CODE.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the current security code on the

display. The default setting is 1 2 3.

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 a

conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, key in the digits again or press

the FLASH/DELTE button to erase all and re-enter.

Ring to Answer

This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to

ring before the answering system answers the call.

1. Press the MENU button and use 6or 5 button to scroll to

ANSWERER.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button and use 6or 5 button to select RING TO

ANSWER.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the options of rings on the

display. The default setting is 5 RINGS.

4. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to your selection.

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

conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: If you select TOLL SAVER, the unit answers after the

3rd ring if there are NEW messages in the answering system,

OR the unit answers after the 5th ring if there are NO new

messages. Then, when you access the answering system from

another remote location, you may hang up after 4 rings to

save long distance charges.

New Message Alert

This feature sets your answering system to sound an alert tone from the

base every 10 seconds when there are new messages.

1. Press the MENU button and use 6or 5 button to scroll to

ANSWERER.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button and use 6or 5 to select NEW MSG ALERT.

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the options, ON or OFF, on the

display. The default setting is OFF.

4. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to your selection.

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

conﬁrmation tone.

Screening Calls from the Handset

Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering

system.

When the answering system picks up:

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

ꢀ. Listen as the caller leaves a message.

3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER buttons to speak to the person

or press the SELECT button to stop screening the call.

Telephone Operation

CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base

The CHARGE/IN USE indicator is lit when the phone is in use or a handset

is charging in the base charge cradle. It ﬂashes when you receive a call.

Visual Ring Indicator on the Handset

The Visual Ring indicator is lit when the handset is in use. It ﬂashes when

you receive a call.

Standby Screen

The handset displays the handset number (or handset name), time,

battery charge status and wallpaper when idle.

Making a Call

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

Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number.

-OR-

Dial the number and then press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.

ꢀ. When ﬁnished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place

the handset in the base cradle to hang up.

Answering a Call

Check the display to see who is calling.

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

on the handset.

ꢀ. When ﬁnished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button or place

the handset in the base cradle to hang up.

Volume

When the handset is ON (in talk mode), you may adjust the receiver

volume by pressing the 6or 5button. There are four volume levels to

choose from. When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached,

the phone beeps twice. VOL 1 is minimum and VOL 4 is maximum.

Call Timer

After you press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on the handset, the

built-in call timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of

time of the call.

Auto Standby

Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off

the hook (or during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.

Flash/Call Waiting

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your

local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available)

on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate

another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting

call shows on the handset display.

• To connect to the waiting call, press the FLASH/DELETE button on the

handset, and your original call is put on hold.

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

TIP: Don’t use the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on

the handset to activate custom calling service such as call

waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

Last Number Redial

You may redial a number up to 3ꢀ digits long. To quickly redial the last

number you dialed:

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

ꢀ. Press the REDIAL button.

-OR-

To quickly choose from any of the last three numbers you dialed:

1. Press the REDIAL button ﬁrst, then use the 6or 5button to select the

desired redial number.

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

automatically.

-OR-

If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the

REDIAL button to quickly redial the number.

Exit

Press the *EXIT button to exit a menu function and return to the standby

screen.

Page

The page feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. To send and

receive pages, all handsets must be registered. If your handset is not

registered, follow the instructions in the Registration section of this

manual.

Paging from the Base/Group Page

Use 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.

3. All registered handsets beep for two minutes and PAGING FROM BASE

shows on each handset’s display.

4. To cancel the page, press the PAGE button on the base, or press the

TALK/CALL BACK button or the *EXIT button on each handset.

Handset to Handset Paging

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following procedures can ONLY be

done 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 6or 5button to scroll to

INTERCOM.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

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

4. A list of registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6or 5

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

GLOBAL PAGE to 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 on

the originating handset

-OR-

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

Mute

To have a private, off-line conversation, use the mute feature. The party

on the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

When you are using the phone, press the SELECT button to activate the

mute function. To de-activate, press the SELECT button again.

Ringer Volume (Shortcut)

There are two ways to set the ringer volume. One is via the handset

menu as described in the section Telephone Setup/ Sound Setting/Ringer

Volume, while the other one is this short cut.

HIGH

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

ꢀ. Press the #PAUSE/RINGER button to enter

the RINGER VOLUME menu.

LOW

OFF

3. Use the 6or 5button to scroll to the

desired ringer volume.

RINGER VOLUME

The default is LOW.

4. Press the SELECT or #PAUSE/RINGER button

again to save your selection. You will hear a

conﬁrmation tone.

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Do Not Disturb (DND)

This feature allows you to turn off all the handset ringer(s) at once,by

pressing one button at the base unit, even though the ringer volume of

handset(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 each

handset display.

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

NOTE: You can press the DO NOT DISTURB button and

activate the function immediately, even when there is

incoming call ringing in, or during call screening after the

call is taken by the answerer.

Room Monitor

(This is only applicable when ꢀ or more handsets are registered to the

same base unit.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following procedures can ONLY be

done with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets.

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

talk mode.

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5button to scroll to ROOM

MONITOR.

3. Press the SELECT button and all the registered handset numbers and

handset names show on the display.

4. Use the 6or 5button to select the desired handset. Press the SELECT

button to conﬁrm.

If handset 1 is the room monitoring initiator, the following displays will be

shown during the room monitor:

ROOM MONITOR

HANDSET 1

FROM

HANDSET 2

HANDSET 1

Originating Handset

NOTE:

Receiving Handset

1) If handsets have been named, then the name will be

displayed on the LCD instead of handset numbers.

2) During the room monitoring, it will emit a beep tone if

there are incoming calls. You may press the TALK/CALL

BACK button or SPEAKER button to answer the call and quit

the room monitor mode.

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3) While in room monitoring mode, the initiating handset

can listen with the handset speakerphone by pressing

the SPEAKER button once. Switch back to the earpiece by

pressing TALK/CALL BACK button once. Press the *EXIT

button to end room monitoring.

Intercom Operation

The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another

registered handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to

still receive incoming calls.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following procedures can ONLY be

done with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets.

Handset to Handset Intercom Call

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

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5button to scroll to

INTERCOM.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

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

4. A list of registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6or 5

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

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 on

the originating handset.

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

NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within two

minutes, the intercom call is automatically canceled and

the originating handset displays NO ANSWER.

9. When ﬁnished, press the *EXIT button or INT button on either handset

to deactivate the intercom.

Receiving an Intercom Call

When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the

call press the INT button on the handset.

Advanced Intercom Features

Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call

If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, the intercom call is

immediately terminated and both handsets ring. Either handset user may

press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to answer the call.

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Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls

During a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to

page another handset and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom

conversation. You may also have a three-way conversation between

the external caller and the handsets, or you may transfer the external

telephone call to another handset.

NOTE: Before you intercom/page another handset, you

must decide whether you want to create a two-way or a

three-way conversation.

Two-Way Calling

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

ꢀ. A list of registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6or 5

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

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

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

5. Press the INT button on the receiving handset to answer the intercom

call. Both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller will

not hear the intercom conversation.

6. When ﬁnished, press the *EXIT or INT button on either handset to end

the intercom call.

7. The originating handset returns to the talk mode, and you can resume

your original telephone conversation.

Three-way Conferencing

One touch three-way conferencing (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 conferencing by handset in use:

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

ꢀ. List of registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6or 5

button to scroll to the desired handset you want to intercom with.

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

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 CONFERENCE shows in the

originating handset's display.

7. Press SELECT button on the originating handset to conference with the

receiving handset and the external caller. CONFERENCE shows on both

the display on the originating and receiving handsets.

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Call Transfer

Transferring Calls to Other Handsets

During an external call, you may transfer the external call from handset

to handset.

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

menu.

ꢀ. List of registered handsets shows on the display. Use the 6or 5

button to scroll to the desired handset you want to intercom with.

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

4. On the originating handset, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER

button to transfer the call

NOTE: If the receiving handset does not answer within 30

seconds the orginating handset rings back and displays

CALLBACK. If the originating handset does not answer

within the next 20 seconds, the call is automatically

dropped.

Caller ID (CID)

IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, you

must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller

ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is

calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to

Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local

phone company. This information can include the phone number, date,

and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.

Number of new calls received

NEW

FEB

Time call received

Caller’s phone number

Caller’s name

Date call

received

Call Waiting Caller ID

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone

company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi

handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call

on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and

stored in the history of all handsets in the system.

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• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the

FLASH/DELETE button to put the current call on hold and answer the

incoming call. Press FLASH/DELETE again to return to the original call.

CID Error Codes

Various Caller ID error messages may appear on the display. Refer to the

Display Messages section of this User ’s Guide for more information.

Receiving CID Records

When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between

the ﬁrst and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display

while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information

and decide whether or not to answer the call.

Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)

If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID

memory stores the data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you

can see who called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call is

received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted.

You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since

your last review show as NEW CALL XX on the top line of the display.

Reviewing CID Records

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know

how many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:

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

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

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

Dialing a CID Number

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

ꢀ. Use the 6or 5button to display the desired record.

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

automatically.

Formatting a CID Number Before Dialing

NOTE: Depending on;

(a) how the incoming caller’s phone number is formatted

when it is received, and

(b) whether or not you previously pre-programmed your

local area code into the PHONE SETTING menu, you may

need to adjust the format of the incoming caller’s stored

phone number before calling back the record.

If the number does not dial as shown, follow below steps to format it:

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

ꢀ5

STORE

ꢀ. Use the 6or 5button to scroll to the

desireD CID record.

3. Press the MENU button to show the CALL

OPTIONS menu.

FORMAT

DELETE

DELETE ALL

4. Use the 6or 5button to scroll to FORMAT.

CALL OPTIONS

5. Press the SELECT button to show all the

available formats.

6. Use the 6or 5button to scroll to the desired format.

7. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. The formatted number

dials automatically.

Available formats include:

Number of digits

Explanation

Example

Eleven digits

8888

long distance code “1 ”

1-317-888-

+3-digit area code

+7-digit telephone number.

Ten digits

3-digit area code +

7-digit telephone number.

317-888-8888

888-8888

Seven digits

7-digit telephone number.

Storing CID Records into Phone Book

You may also store CID information in the Phone Book.

NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly

for dialing out BEFORE storing in the Phone Book as you

cannot reformat CID records stored in memory.

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

STORE

mode).

FORMAT

DELETE

ꢀ. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

desired CID record.

DELETE ALL

3. Press the MENU button to display CALL

OPTIONS.

CALL OPTIONS

4. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to STORE.

5. Press the SELECT button to store and the display shows ENTER NAME.

You may now change the name, if desired.

6. Press the SELECT button to store the name and the display shows

ENTER NUMBER. You may now change the number, if desired.

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

RINGER TONE.

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

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NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information

that is non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record to

transfer to the phone book.

Deleting a CID Record

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

ꢀ. Use the 6or 5button to scroll to the CID record you want to delete.

3. Press the MENU button to display CALL OPTIONS.

4. Use the 6or 5button to scroll to DELETE.

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

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

shows DELETED.

NOTE: Press the *EXIT button to return to the standby mode

or if no action is taken, it will exit automatically after one

minute.

Deleting All CID Records

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

ꢀ. Use the 6or 5button to display any Caller ID record.

3. Press the MENU button to display CALL OPTIONS.

4. Use the 6or 5button to scroll to DELETE ALL?.

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

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

shows DELETED. The display shows DELETED followed by NO CALLS.

NOTE: Press the *EXIT button to return to the standby mode

or if no action is taken, it will exit automatically after one

minute.

Phone Book

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following procedures can ONLY be

done with Model 28011 and 28041 handsets.

The cordless handset(s) have their own separate memory storage areas

which are not accessible to each other. You may store up to ﬁfty 15-

character names (including spaces) and ꢀ0-digit telephone numbers in

the handset memory.

Adding Phone Book Entries

You may assign a speciﬁc melody and a downloaded picture for the

phone book entry. They will ONLY work if you have subscribed to the

Caller ID service. Then when that person calls, the assigned melody will

ring instead of the normal ring, and the downloaded picture will show on

the display.

You may choose from 10 different polyphonic melodies, 10 different ring

tones and 5 recorded ring tones.

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ADD RECORD

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

mode).

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5

button to scroll to PHONE BOOK.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the phone

book.

PHONE BOOK

NOTE: You may press the PHONEBOOK button to shortcut to

the phone book, too.

4. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to ADD

RECORD.

5. Press the SELECT button to conﬁrm. ENTER

NAME shows on the display.

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

ENTER NAME

15 characters, including spaces). More than

one letter is stored in each of the number

keys. (The number 1 key can be used to

enter "space", "_", "*", and "!")

NOTE: If you make a mistake press the FLASH/DELETE

button 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 telephone

1 2 3 4 5

number (up to ꢀ0 digits, including pauses).

ENTER NUMBER

9. Press the SELECT button to save the number.

The display shows SET RINGER TONE.

REC RING TONE

10. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to your

RING MELODY 1

desired ringer tone. You will hear a sample of

the ringer tone you select.

11. Press the SELECT button to save your

selection. The display shows PICTURE ID.

RING MELODY 2

RING MELODY 3

RING MELODY 4

SET RINGER TONE

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

a “*” will appear beside the entry.

1ꢀ. The display shows DEFAULT: NO PICTURE

ID. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to your

desired picture.

DEFAULT :

NO PICTURE ID

13. Press the SELECT button to save the record. You

PICTURE ID

will hear a conﬁrmation tone and the display

shows the whole record for ꢀ seconds and then

shows the phone book records list again.

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

process.

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Storing the Last Number Dialed

Store a dialed number when reviewing it:

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

ꢀ. Press the REDIAL button on the handset to access the DIALED menu.

3. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to desired record.

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

5. Press SELECT button again to conﬁrm and the display shows ENTER

NAME.

6. Repeat Steps 6 through 13 in the section Adding Phone Book Entries,

except instead of entering the number as indicated in Step 8, the dialed

number shows on the display.

NOTE: If the phone book has 50 entries, FULL shows on the

display and you must delete a record before adding a new one.

NOTE: If the dialed number is longer than 20 digits, it cannot

be stored.

Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence

(of a Stored Number)

Press the #PAUSE button on the handset to insert a delay in dialing

sequence of a stored number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial

tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a

computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing

sequence.

You can press the #PAUSE button to insert a P (pause) when you enter the

telephone number when adding a phone book entry.

Reviewing Phone Book Records

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

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5 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 phone

book, too.

4. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll the records

- OR -

Press the number keys to go to the name of the records started with

the corresponding character.

NOTE: Your phone book records are sorted automatically in

alphabetical order.

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

6. Use the 6or 5 button to view the picture ID set, if any.

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Editing a Phone Book Record

1. When reviewing the phone book records list, use the the 6or 5

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

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

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the option menu. The display

shows EDIT and DELETE.

4. Use the the 6or 5 button to scroll to EDIT.

5. Press the SELECT button again and the display shows ENTER NAME

with the name of the record.

6. The steps to edit are the same as steps 6 through 13 in the section

Adding Phone Book Entries.

Deleting a Phone Book Record

1. When reviewing the phone book records list, use the the 6or 5

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

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

3. Press the SELECT button again to show the option menu. The display

shows EDIT and DELETE.

4. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to DELETE.

5. Press the SELECT button and the display shows the details of the record

again with DELETE?.

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

DELETED.

NOTE: If you don’t want to change or delete the record

when the display shows DELETE?, simply press the *EXIT

button, or wait for one minute to exit the review mode

automatically.

Dialing a Phone Book Record

Dial a phone book record while in talk mode:

1. Make sure the phone is ON (in talk mode) by pressing the TALK/CALL

BACK or SPEAKER button.

ꢀ. Press the PHONEBOOK button to access the phone book.

3. Use the 6or 5 button or the number keys to scroll to the desired

record.

4. Press the SELECT button to dial the number.

- OR -

Dial a phone book record while reviewing it:

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

ꢀ. Press the PHONEBOOK button to access the phone book.

3. Use the 6or 5 button or the number keys to scroll to the desired

record.

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

automatically.

Chain Dialing from Phone Book

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers,

such as a calling card number used for a frequently called long distance

number.

You can store each part of the dialing sequence (such as Long Distance

Access Number, Authorization Code, and a frequently called long distance

number) 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 Download

Download Your Own Image

Do you have any favorite images stored in your personal computer that

you would like to use as your ꢀ8041 handset wallpaper or to assign to one

of your 50 available phone book directories? Using the provided Image

Editor Software, you can view and convert your images. Once you have

selected your ﬁle and viewed your image in the software, use the included

USB cable to send the converted image directly into your handset.

You can download a total of 15 images in additional to the preset 10

wallpapers.

One-Time Software Installation

1. Insert the enclosed GE 28041 Image Manager CD into your personal

computer.

ꢀ. Follow the instructions of the program to complete the automatic

installation.

3. When the installation process is completed, you will ﬁnd an GE ꢀ8041

Image Manager CD icon on your PC desktop. Click on this icon to run

the GE ꢀ8041 Image Manager Software.

Image Editing

Once you have installed the software, follow these steps to view and

convert your selected images.

1. Click on the OPEN icon.

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

ﬁle.

3. You will see your image displayed in the middle of the screen and a

Selection Windows on it. The selected area enclosed by the Selection

Windows is inside the telephone display on the right.

4. You can select the following options to edit your image: Zoom In and

Zoom Out, Adjust Brightness and Contrast, Rotate Left and Rotate

Right, Adjust Color, Auto Resize the Image to ﬁt the Selection Windows

Image Downloading

Before downloading your image, make sure that the provided USB cable

is correctly installed into your computer (using the larger end of the

connector) and your handset (using the smaller end of the connector).

After you have completed the image editing process,

1. Press the SEND TO PHONE icon to make sure that the software can

communicate with the handset.

ꢀ. A window pops up that states, 'Connection has been made to the

Handset. Press OK to continue download'.

3. Handset displays DOWNLOADING during download and then USB

CONNECTED appears in the display. After completed download,

another pop up window states, 'Download ﬁnished successfully.' Press

OK to close window.

Choosing the Downloaded Image as Wallpaper

Refer to Section; "Telephone Setup/Display Setting/ Wallpaper".

Assigning the Downloaded Image to Phone Book

Record

Refer to Section; "Phone Book/Adding Phone Book Entries and Phone

Book/Editing a Phone Book Record".

NOTE: If the download fails, DOWNLOAD FAILED shows in

the display.

NOTE: Do not leave the USB cable connected to the

handset for an extended period of time as it will drain

the battery cells.

NOTE: The preset images in the WALLPAPER sub-menu of

the DISPLAY SETTING menu cannot be deleted. However,

any downloaded images can be deleted and replaced by

new ones.

Recording Ringer Tones

Record Your Own Ringer Tones

Do you have any favorite songs stored in your personal computer, CD,

tapes or elsewhere that you would like to use as your ꢀ8041 handset

ringer tone or to assign to one of your 50 available phone book

directories? Or perhaps you would like to record your own voice or other

sounds, such as bird song or dog bark, to use? You can record up to 5

unique ringer tones for a maximum of 1ꢀ seconds each.

3ꢀ

Cued-up music typically produces the best sounding recorded ringer. It is

recommended to begin recording your ringer at the beginning of a song,

rather than a portion from the middle to produce an audibly pleasing

custom ringer.

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

RINGER VOLUME

mode).

RINGER TONE

KEY TONE

ꢀ. Press the MENU button and use the 6or 5

button to scroll to SOUND SETTING.

3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu.

SOUND SETTING

4. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to RINGER

TONE.

REC RING TONE

TONE 1

TONE 2

5. Press the SELECT button to show the options.

6. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to REC

RING TONE.

TONE 3

TONE 4

7. Press the SELECT button to show the 3 ways

SET RINGER TONE

to record your unique ringer tones

8. You may record your ringer tones via the included audio cable, via an

optional 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: If the memory is full, the handset will prompt FULL

when the SELECT button is pressed in step 7.

Record with Included Audio Cable or an Optional

Headset

Audio Cable: Before recording the ringer tone, make sure that the

provided audio cable is correctly installed into your computer or CD

player or TAPE player by inserting the 3.5mm plug (the larger end of the

connector) into the headphone jack of your PC or audio source, and insert

the ꢀ.5mm plug (the smaller end of the connector) into the headset jack

on the side of your ꢀ8041 handset or Optional Model ꢀ8011 handset.

Optional Headset: Before recording the ringer tone, make sure that the

optional headset is connected to the headset jack on the side of your

ꢀ8041 handset or Optional Model ꢀ8011 handset.

From the REC RINGER TONE menu;

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

AUDIO_CABLE

AUDIO_CABLE or HEADSET.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter.

HEADSET

MICROPHONE

REC RINGER TONE

3. Verify the cable/headset is connected to

your handset, then press the SELECT button

again to start the count-down display. The

handset will start recording and the second

number will decrease automatically.

PRESS SELECT TO

START

12 SECONDS

AUDIO CABLE

4. The recording will stop when the display

counts down to 0 seconds. Or you may press

the SELECT button any time to stop.

REPLAY

RE-RECORD

When the recording stops, the display will

show ꢀ options: REPLAY and RE-RECORD.

AUDIO CABLE

NOTE: After recording, you may also

press the *EXIT button to return to the

Sound Setting menu.

To replay the recorded ringer tone:

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to REPLAY.

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

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

To re-record the ringer tone:

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to RE-RECORD.

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to conﬁrm, and the display will show the

count-down display again.

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

Record with the Handset Microphone

From the REC RINGER TONE menu;

AUDIO_CABLE

1. Use the 6or 5 button to scroll to the

MICROPHONE.

HEADSET

MICROPHONE

ꢀ. Press the SELECT button to enter the count-

down display.

3. Press the SELECT button to start, then the

REC RINGER TONE

handset will start recording and the second

number will decrease automatically.

4. The recording will stop when the display

counts down to 0 seconds.

PRESS SELECT TO

START

12 SECONDS

Or you may press the SELECT button any

time to stop.

MICROPHONE

REPLAY

When the recording stops, the display will

RE-RECORD

show ꢀ options: REPLAY and RE-RECORD.

Follow the steps under section "Record

with Included Audio Cable or an Optional

Headset" to replay the recorded ringer tone

or re-record the ringer tone.

MICROPHONE

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you want to use the handset

microphone to record ringer tones, DO NOT insert the Audio

cable or the optional headset into the headset jack of the

handset.

Choosing the Recorded Sound Clip as Ringer

Tone

Refer to Section; "Telephone Setup/Sound Setting/Ringer Tone".

Assigning the Recorded Sound Clip to Phone

Book Record

Refer to Section; "Phone Book/Adding Phone Book Entries and Phone

Book/Editing a Phone Book Record".

Belt Clip and Optional Headset

Connecting the Belt Clip

1. To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on

each side of the handset.

ꢀ. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place.

Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset

Each handset can be used with an optional headset for hands free

operation.

1. Connect the headset to the headset jack on the side of the handset.

The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the

headset is connected.

ꢀ. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over

your ear. Move the microphone to approximately two to three inches

from 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 from the jack.

Changing the Battery

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or personal injury,

use only the Thomson Inc. approved model 5-2660

Nickel-metal Hydride battery (Ni-MH), which is

compatible with this unit.

1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace

the battery.

ꢀ. Remove the battery compartment door.

3. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the

battery pack from the handset.

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

battery compartment.

5. Put the battery compartment door back on.

6. Place handset in the base or handset charge cradle to charge. Allow

the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to ﬁrst

use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly

charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

Battery Safety Precautions

• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of

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

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or personal injury, use only the Nickel-metal

Hydride battery listed in the User’s Guide.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• Remove batteries if 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 Messages

The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit.

ANSWERER REMOTE

Indicates the answering system is being

accessed remotely.

ACCESS

BLOCKED NUMBER

The person is calling from a number that has

been blocked from transmission.

CHARGING...

Indicates the handset need to charge for a

period of time before it can resume normal

function.

DELETE ALL?

DELETE CALL ID?

DELETE?

Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID

records.

Prompt asking if you want to erase the Caller ID

record that is shown on the display.

Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 50

records stored in the phone’s memory.

END OF LIST

Indicates that there is no additional information

in Caller ID memory.

ENTER NAME

Prompt telling you to enter the name in one of

the 50 memory locations.

ENTER NUMBER

HANDSET NAME

Prompt telling you to enter a telephone number

in one of the 50 memory locations.

Prompt telling you to enter the user name for the

registered handset.

HANDSET NEEDS

REGISTRATION

Indicates you must register a non-registered

handset prior to use.

INCOMPLETE DATA

Caller information is interrupted during

transmission or the phone line is

excessively noisy.

LINE IN USE

LONG DISTANCE

LOW BATTERY

NEW

Displays on handset while the line is in use.

Indicates CID record is from a long distance call.

Indicates the battery needs to be charged.

Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.

NEW CALL XX

XX represents the number of new CID records

not reviewed.

NO CALLS

Indicates there are no CID records in memory.

No Caller ID information was received.

NO DATA

OUT OF RANGE

May indicate handset is too far away from the

base or that

the power has been interrupted. Move closer

and check connections.

PAGING or

Someone pressed the PAGE button on the base

or INT

PAGING FROM

button on the handset

PLEASE REGISTER

Indicates the handset needs to be registered

before use.

REPEAT

Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call

from the same number was received more than

once.

SEARCHING

Indicates handset is searching for the base.

SPEAKER

Indicates the handset is in speakerphone mode.

UNKNOWN CALLER/

The incoming call is from an area not serviced by

Caller ID or

NAME/NUMBER

the information was not sent.

Handset Sound Signals

Signal

A long warbling tone (with ringer on)

Three short beeps

Meaning

Signals an incoming call

Page signal

One long beep

Conﬁrmation tone for the

completion of a function

One short beep

(during room monitoring mode)

Ring alert tone

One short beep (every 7 seconds)

Low battery warning

Troubleshooting Guide

Telephone Solutions

No dial tone

• Check and repeat installation steps:

Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical

outlet .

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

jack.

• Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone,

the problem might be your wiring or local service.

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

base.

• 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 BACK

button and the charge indicator on the base should be lit when

the handset rests in the cradle. If not, the battery may need to be

charged.

• Place handset in charge cradle for at least ꢀ0 seconds to reset the

unit.

Handset does not ring

• Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned ON, this can be done

through the handset setup menu - Ringer Volume.

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

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

off.

• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try

unplugging some phones.

• Check for dial tone.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

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

base.

• Make sure base is not plugged into an outlet with another household

appliance. If necessary, relocate the base.

• Charge the battery.

Unit beeps

• Clean charging contacts on cordless handset.

• See solutions for “No dial tone”.

• Replace the battery.

Memory Dialing doesn’t work

• Did you program the memory location keys correctly?

• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?

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

cordless handset

• Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the back of

the base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug

the power adaptor back into the base and wall outlet. Reconnect the

battery and charge for 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 of range of 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 the

handset on the cradle for at least ꢀ to 3 minutes.

• Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in again. Then place the

handset on the cradle for at least ꢀ to 3 minutes.

Handset displays "HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION"

• Follow the programming in the telephone procedures to re-register

the handset to the base.

• Press the SELECT button to begin handset registration. Follow

instructions on handset screen.

Caller ID Solutions

No Display

• Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.

• Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical

outlet. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the base and

reconnect it.

Caller ID Error Message

• The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid

Caller ID information during the silent period after the ﬁrst ring. This

message indicates the presence of noise on the line.

No Caller ID

• In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the

standard name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone

company.

Battery Solutions

If you experience any of the following problems, even after fully

recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:

• Short talk time

• Poor sound quality

• CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base fails to illuminate.

• Limited range

Causes of Poor Reception

• Aluminum siding.

• Foil backing on insulation.

• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio

signals.

• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves,

computers, etc.

• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

• Base is installed in the basement or lower ﬂoor of the house.

• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.

• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.

• Handset battery is low.

General Product Care

To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the

phone.

• Clean the phone with a soft cloth.

• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this

will damage the ﬁnish.

• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at

a later date.

• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and remote

charger with a clean pencil eraser.

Service

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information,

please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing

harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you

disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service

agents. Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could

void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain

service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at

1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:

Thomson Inc.

Manager, Consumer Relations

PO Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date

this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if

service should be required during the warranty period.

Purchase date ________________________________________________________

Name of store ________________________________________________

Accessory Information

DESCRIPTION

Handset Charge Cradle

Belt Clip

MODEL NO.

5-2702

5-2703

Headset

Replacement Handset Battery

5-2425 (black)

5-2660

To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and

call toll-free 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged

upon ordering. We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for

each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is

being sent. Items are subject to availability.

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year, from date of purchase.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the ﬁrst rental or 45 days

from date of shipment to the rental ﬁrm, whichever comes ﬁrst.)

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit

is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

How you get service:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally

provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and

packing materials.

• ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is

evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to

obtain warranty service.” For rental ﬁrms, proof of ﬁrst rental is also required.

Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via

standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc.

11721 B Alameda Ave.

Socorro, Texas 79927

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered

by the warranty.

• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson Inc. accepts no liability in

case of damage or loss.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your User’s Guide provides information regarding

operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be

obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and setup service adjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Products which have been modiﬁed or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit.

It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of

the card is not required for warranty coverage.

4ꢀ

Limitation of Warranty:

• The warranty stated above is the only warranty applicable to this product.

All other warranties, express or implied (including all implied warranties of

merchantability or ﬁtness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No

verbal or written information given by Thomson Inc., its agents,

or employees shall create a guaranty or in any way increase the scope of this

warranty.

• Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive

remedy of the consumer. Thomson Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or

consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising

out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product. This

disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the

state of Indiana. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied

warranty of merchantability or ﬁtness for a particular purpose on this product

is limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts

so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you also may have other

rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Index

Deleting a Phone Book Record 30

Accessory Information

Adding Phone Book Entries

Advanced Intercom Features

Answering a Call

Answering System

Remote Access

ꢀ7

ꢀꢀ

Deleting All CID Records

Deregistration

Dialing a CID Number

Dialing a Phone Book Record

Digital Security System

Display Messages

Display Setting

Do Not Disturb (DND)

Download Your Own Image

ꢀ7

1ꢀ

ꢀ5

ꢀ1

Area Code

Assigning the Downloaded Image

to Phone Book Record

3ꢀ

Assigning the Recorded Sound Clip

to Phone Book Record

Auto Standby

Editing a Phone Book Record

Equipment Approval Information ꢀ

Exit

Battery Safety Precautions

Battery Solutions

Before You Begin

Extra Charging Cradle

Belt Clip and Optional Headset 35

FCC RF Radiation Exposure

Statement

Flash/Call Waiting

Call Timer

ꢀ4

Formatting a CID Number Before

Dialing ꢀ5

Call Transfer

Call Waiting Caller ID

Caller ID (CID)

Caller ID Solutions

Causes of Poor Reception

General Product Care

Global De-Registration

Chain Dialing from Phone Book 31

Changing the Battery

Handset Layout

Handset Name

Handset Sound Signals

Handset to Handset

Intercom Call

Handset to Handset Paging

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

1ꢀ

CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the

base

Choosing the Downloaded Image

as Wallpaper

3ꢀ

ꢀꢀ

ꢀ0

Choosing the Recorded Sound Clip

as Ringer Tone

CID Error Codes

Color Scheme

ꢀ5

Image Downloading

Image Editing

3ꢀ

Connecting an Optional Headset to

the Handset

Connecting the Belt Clip

Important Installation Guidelines 7

Inserting a Pause in the Dialing

Sequence(of a Stored

Default Setting

Deleting a CID Record

ꢀ7

Number)

ꢀ9

Index

Remote Access from Cordless

Handset

Remote Access Security Code 16

Reviewing CID Records ꢀ5

Reviewing Phone Book Records ꢀ9

Rings to Answer

Ringer Tone

Ringer Volume

Ringer Volume (Shortcut)

Room Monitor

Installation

ꢀꢀ

Installing the Handset Battery

Installing the Phone

Intercom Operation

Interference Information

Introduction

ꢀ0

ꢀ1

Key Tone

Language

Last Number Redial

Licensing

Limited Warranty

Screening Calls from

the Handset

ꢀ5

4ꢀ

Service

Set Contrast

Sound Setting

Standby Screen

Storing CID Records

Making a Call

Mute

ꢀ0

Storing CID Records into Phone

Book

One-Time Software Installation 31

ꢀ6

Storing the Last Number Dialed ꢀ9

Page

Paging from the Base/

Group Page

Parts Checklist

Phone Book

Phone Setting

Picture Download

Programming the Telephone

Table of Contents

4, 5

ꢀ3

ꢀ7

Telephone Jack Requirements

Telephone Operation

Telephone Solutions

Three-way Conferencing

Transferring Calls to Other

Handsets

Troubleshooting Guide

Two-Way Calling

ꢀ3

Receiving an Incoming Call During

an Intercom Call

Receiving an Intercom Call

Receiving CID Records

ꢀꢀ

ꢀ5

Using Intercom with External

Telephone Calls

ꢀ3

Record w/Handset Microphone 34

Record with Included Audio Cable

or an Optional Headset 33

Record Your Own Ringer Tones 3ꢀ

Recording Ringer Tones

Registration

Visual Ring Indicator on the

Handset

Volume

3ꢀ

Wallpaper

Thomson Inc.

10330 North Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN 46ꢀ90-10ꢀ4

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Model ꢀ8011

00008008 (Rev. 1 Dom E/S)

06-ꢀ7

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