GE DECT 28129xx2 User Manual

Model 28129 Series  
DECT6.0 Cordless Handset  
Speakerphone  
Answering System  
User’s Guide  
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 6 handsets  
(by purchase of optional Model 28101 handset with charge cradle)  
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,  
operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and  
not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the  
use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you  
adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
iNTErfErENCE iNforMATioN  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (ꢀ) 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.  
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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.  
iNforMATioN for DECT ProDUCT  
This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the  
1.9ꢀGHz to 1.93GHz frequency range. Installation of this equipment is subject  
to notification and coordination with UTAM. Any relocation of this equipment  
must be coordinated through and approved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted  
at 1-800-4ꢀ9-88ꢀ6.  
CAUTION:  
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK  
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POINT WITHIN THE  
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THE LIGHTNING  
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PREVENT FIRE OR  
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HAZARD, DO NOT  
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ALERTING YOU OF  
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THE PRODUCT.  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THE PRODUCT.  
PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
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TABLE of CoNTENTS  
set CYCle time ...........................................20  
set alarm meloDY ....................................20  
Phone settings...............................................20  
language ....................................................21  
Date/time ...................................................21  
set area CoDe...........................................21  
tone/Pulse.................................................22  
Default setting .........................................22  
sounD settings ..............................................22  
equalizer ....................................................22  
ringer tone ...............................................23  
ringer Volume...........................................23  
keY tone.....................................................23  
EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion .................2  
intErfErEncE informAtion.............................3  
HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) .................4  
licEnsing .....................................................4  
fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt ........4  
informAtion for dEct product ..................4  
tAblE of contEnts .......................................5  
tAblE of contEnts .......................................6  
tAblE of contEnts .......................................7  
introduction ...............................................8  
Before You Begin .............................................8  
Parts CheCklist ...........................................8  
telePhone JaCk requirements.........................9  
instAllAtion .................................................9  
Digital seCuritY sYstem ...................................9  
imPortant installation guiDelines ..............10  
HAndsEt lAyout ................................. 10, 11  
bAsE lAyout...............................................12  
instAlling tHE pHonE..................................13  
installing the hanDset BatterY...................13  
Base station....................................................14  
Wall mounting..............................................15  
AnswEring systEm sEtup ............................15  
setting the VoiCe PromPt language ..........15  
language ....................................................16  
reCorDing the outgoing announCement ..16  
reVieWing the announCement......................16  
auDiBle quiCk setuP guiDe..........................16  
progrAmming informAtion .........................17  
text entrY:..................................................17  
progrAmming tHE bAsE...............................17  
ansWerer.........................................................17  
ansWerer on/off ....................................17  
seCuritY CoDe............................................18  
message alert ...........................................18  
rings to ansWer .......................................18  
message length ........................................19  
alarm ...............................................................19  
set alarm time..........................................19  
snooze ........................................................20  
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Bluetooth setuP ........................................24  
ConneCt (anD Pair) ...................................24  
mY DeViCes .................................................24  
mY Base ......................................................25  
progrAmming tHE HAndsEt .........................25  
alarm ...............................................................25  
set alarm time..........................................26  
snooze ........................................................26  
set CYCle time ...........................................26  
set alarm meloDY ....................................26  
Phone setting ................................................27  
language ....................................................27  
set time ......................................................27  
set area CoDe...........................................28  
hanDset name ...........................................28  
registration ...............................................29  
Deregistration ...........................................29  
gloBal De-registration ...........................29  
Default setting .........................................30  
sounD setting ................................................30  
equalizer ....................................................30  
ringer tone ...............................................31  
ringer Volume...........................................31  
keY tone.....................................................31  
AnswEring systEm opErAtion .....................32  
ansWerer on/off .........................................32  
mailBox inDiCator ..........................................32  
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TABLE of CoNTENTS  
leaVing a message .........................................32  
sCreening Calls from the Base...................32  
memorY full...................................................32  
message PlaYBaCk..........................................33  
leaVing a memo..............................................34  
AnswEring systEm rEmotE AccEss ..............34  
remote aCCess from CorDless hanDset....34  
memorY full...................................................35  
tElEpHonE opErAtion .................................35  
Visual inDiCators ...........................................35  
Charge/in use inDiCator  
making a lanDline Call When  
talking to Cell Call ..........................39  
making a Cell Call When  
talking to lanD line Call .................39  
ConferenCe .....................................................39  
Call timer .......................................................40  
auto stanDBY..................................................40  
flash/Call Waiting ......................................40  
last numBer reDial.......................................40  
Page..................................................................41  
Paging from the Base/grouP Page.......41  
mute.................................................................41  
ringer Volume (shortCut)............................41  
Do not DisturB (DnD) ...............................42  
cAllEr id (cid).........................................42  
Call Waiting Caller iD................................42  
CiD error CoDes...........................................43  
reCeiVing CiD reCorDs .................................43  
storing CiD reCorDs (in CiD memorY).....43  
reVieWing CiD reCorDs................................43  
Dialing a CiD numBer ..................................43  
formatting a CiD numBer Before Dialing44  
storing CiD reCorDs into Phone Book ....44  
Deleting a CiD reCorD.................................45  
cAll rEcords.............................................45  
reCeiVeD Calls...........................................45  
DialeD Calls ..............................................46  
pHonE book...............................................46  
for Base ..........................................................46  
aDDing Phone Book entries...................46  
storing the last numBer DialeD ................48  
inserting a Pause in the  
on the Base..........................................35  
talk inDiCator anD sPkr inDiCator  
on the hanDset ...................................35  
VmWi inDiCator on hanDset  
anD the Base........................................35  
sPeakerPhone oPeration...............................35  
Volume settings.............................................36  
making a Call.................................................36  
lanDline Calls...........................................36  
Cellular Calls ..........................................36  
Chain Dialing from memorY...................37  
ansWering a Call ..........................................37  
lanDline Calls...........................................37  
Cellular Calls ..........................................37  
reCeiVing a lanDline Call  
During a Cellular Call......................38  
reCeiVing a Cellular Call  
During a lanDline Call......................38  
reCeiVing lanD line Call anD  
Cell Call simultaneouslY..................38  
aVailaBle oPtions During a lanDline Call38  
more............................................................38  
interCom ......................................................39  
aVailaBle oPtions During a Cell Call ......39  
more............................................................39  
interCom ......................................................39  
transfer to Cell........................................39  
Dialing sequenCe(of a storeD numBer).....48  
reVieWing Phone Book reCorDs .................48  
eDiting a Phone Book reCorD.....................49  
Deleting a Phone Book reCorD..................49  
managing the reCorD grouPing  
in Phone Book................................................49  
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TABLE of CoNTENTS  
aDDing the Phone Book entries  
in DesireD grouP................................50  
Deleting the Phone Book entries in  
HAndsEt sound signAls .............................58  
troublEsHooting guidE..............................59  
telePhone solutions ................................59  
Caller iD solutions.................................61  
BatterY solutions.....................................61  
cAusEs of poor rEcEption..........................61  
gEnErAl product cArE ..............................62  
wArrAnty AssistAncE.................................62  
limitEd wArrAnty......................................63  
AccEssory informAtion ..............................64  
indEx .........................................................65  
DesireD grouP.....................................50  
set grouP ring.........................................50  
Changing the grouP name .....................50  
managing sPeeD Dialing reCorD ................50  
aDDing the sPeeD Dialing numBer ........50  
eDiting the sPeeD Dialing numBer.........51  
Deleting the sPeeD Dialing numBer......51  
transferring the Phone Book  
reCorD BetWeen hanDset(s) anD Base .........51  
ExtrA fEAturEs ..........................................52  
room monitoring ..........................................52  
interCom oPeration .......................................52  
hanDset to hanDset interCom Call......52  
reCeiVing an interCom Call ....................53  
Push to talk...............................................53  
scHEdulEr..................................................54  
aDDing a reminDer....................................54  
set snooze.................................................54  
set CYCle time ...........................................55  
set alarm meloDY ....................................55  
reVieWing anD eDiting  
the reminDer reCorD .........................55  
Deleting a reminDer reCorD...................55  
connEcting tHE bElt clip...........................56  
cHAnging tHE bAttEry ................................56  
bAttEry sAfEty prEcAutions .......................56  
displAy mEssAgEs .......................................57  
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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 28129xx2)  
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.  
Handset  
2 Handsets  
charge cradle  
Base  
Telephone  
line cord  
2 Handset  
AC power  
adaptor  
battery packs  
2 Battery  
compartment  
covers  
Wall mount  
bracket  
2 Belt clips  
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For Model 28129xx3 there will be oNE additional handset, charge cradle,  
belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown.  
For Model 28129xx4 there will be TWo additional handsets, charge cradle,  
belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.  
For Model 28129xx5 there will be THrEE additional handsets, charge cradle,  
belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.  
For Model 28129xx6 there will be foUr additional handsets, charge cradle,  
belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown.  
Wall plate  
Telephone Jack requirements  
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone  
jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your  
Modular  
home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone  
telephone  
company to find out how to get one installed.  
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 1.9 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 1.9 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video  
senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone  
systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.  
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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 (side views)  
Handset  
volume  
(buttons)  
Headset  
jack  
Push to Talk  
(button)  
10  
HANDSET LAYoUT  
visual Message  
Waiting indicator  
EArPiECE  
CiD/5  
(CALLEr iD/5button)  
Display  
SKr  
SKL  
(Soft Key right)  
(Soft Key Left)  
Sound quality/4  
PHoNE BooK/3  
(button)  
(button)  
TALK (button)  
SPKr  
(speaker button)  
END/cancel  
(button)  
rEDiAL/6(button)  
DELETE/flash  
(button)  
MUTE/answerer  
(button)  
skip (button)  
repeat (button)  
play-stop (button)  
# PAUSE/ringer  
(button)  
erase (button)  
Microphone  
11  
BASE LAYoUT  
rEPEAT/3  
visual Message  
(button)  
Waiting (indicator)  
SKL  
rEDiAL/6  
(Soft Key Left)  
(button)  
CiD/5  
PHoNE BooK  
(caller iD  
SKr  
/3(button)  
CHArGE/iN USE  
button)  
(Soft Key right)  
(indicator)  
SoUND qUALiTY  
/ 4(button)  
SKiP/4(button)  
PLAY/SToP 1  
(button/indicator)  
PLAY/SToP 3  
(button/indicator)  
PLAY/SToP 2  
(button/indicator)  
ANNoUNCE (button)  
ANSWErEr oN/  
off (button)  
MEMo (button)  
voLUME +/-  
SPEAKEr  
Do NoT  
DiSTUrB  
(button)  
(buttons)  
(BUTToN)  
PAGE/PUSH To TALK  
MUTE (button)  
(button)  
Connect/  
Bluetooth®  
(button)  
PAUSE#/riNGEr  
END/Cancel  
(button)  
(button)  
DELETE/fLASH  
(button)  
Microphone  
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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 model 5-2721 Nickel-metal Hydride  
battery (Ni-MH), 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: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed  
and can be inserted only one way.  
battery  
pack  
red wire  
PrESS DoWN  
firMLY  
black wire  
4. Insert the battery pack.  
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.  
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Base Station  
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and  
place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop,  
or you may mount it on the wall.  
ꢀ. Install 4 AAA-size alkaline batteries (not included) for back up power in the event  
of a power failure.  
• Press the tab to open the battery compartment door located on the back of  
the phone.  
• Insert the batteries as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment.  
• Insert the tabs into place and snap the battery compartment door closed.  
NoTE: if LOW BATTERY appears in the base display, you need to  
replace the back up batteries. it is important that you replace them  
as soon as possible to maintain unit operation when electrical  
power is off. As a precaution, you may want to write down any  
stored information you do not want erased.  
CAUTioN: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage  
use only the 5-2760 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide.  
This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a  
vertical or floor mount position.  
iMPorTANT: if you are not going to use the telephone for more  
than 30 days, remove the batteries because they can leak and  
damage the unit.  
3. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the  
base and the other end into a modular jack.  
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4. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into  
the jack on the bottom of the base.  
5. Place the handset in the base cradle. The CHARGE IN USE indicator turns on,  
verifying the battery is charging.  
After the Handset and Base have been powered up, the base displays the Date/  
Time set up screen for entry. You MUST enter the date/time prior to operating the  
unit.  
6. Use the number keys to enter the year and the date.  
7. Press the Next (SKL) button to move to Set Time menu.  
8. Use the number keys to enter the time and use the  
or  
button  
to select AM or PM.  
9. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the settings. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
10.Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. if you don’t properly  
charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.  
Wall Mounting  
1. Turn the base over.  
ꢀ. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of  
the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then  
push down and snap the pedestal into place.  
3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and  
slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)  
NoTE : if desired, gather the extra telephone line and power  
adaptor cord and store inside the wall mounting bracket.  
ANSWEriNG SYSTEM SETUP  
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming  
calls.  
Setting the voice Prompt Language  
The voice prompt language on the base is the same as the display prompt language  
on the base. If you select Spanish as your voice prompt language on the base, the  
display prompt language will also be Spanish. The default prompt language is English  
NoTE: The voice prompt language of the handset is determined by  
the voice prompt language set on the base. However the handset  
display prompt is set oNLY through the handset.  
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Language  
1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
3. Use the  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
5. Use the or button to scroll to Language.  
6. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
7. Use the or button to scroll to the desired language. The default is ENGLISH.  
or  
button to scroll to Phone Settings.  
8. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
recording the outgoing Announcement  
For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the  
microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.  
1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode) and the answering system is oN.  
ꢀ. Press and hold the ANNOUNCE button until screen displays ANNOUNCEMENT  
RECORDING.  
3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.  
4. Release the button when you finish your announcement.  
NoTE: To return to the default announcement after you  
have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the  
ANNoUNCE button and release it when you hear the beep or while  
announcement is playing, press the DELETE button.  
Sample outgoing Announcement  
Hi, this is (use your name here), We can’t answer the phone right now, so please  
leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and we’ll get back to  
you soon. Thanks.  
NoTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing  
announcement is 2 minutes.  
reviewing the Announcement  
Press and release the ANNOUNCE button to review your outgoing announcement.  
Audible quick Setup Guide  
If you need additional assistance; while in standby mode, press the REPEAT button on  
the base and follow the voice instructions.  
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ProGrAMMiNG iNforMATioN  
The base and/or handset menus give you access to all of the built-in features.  
NoTE: Menu settings on the handset and on the base are separate  
and do not interface with each other, which means changing menu  
settings on the base affects ONLY the settings on the base.  
Press the Menu (SKL) button to display the menu options,  
then press the  
or  
button to navigate to the desired option.  
Press the Select (SKL) button to activate a menu option. For details on programming,  
refer to the applicable section. During programming, you may press the Back (SKR)  
button at any time to exit the menu and keep the previous setting.  
NoTE: You can press END/cancel button at any time to go back to  
standby mode.  
Text Entry:  
Use the number keys to enter characters. More than one letter is stored in each of the  
number keys. For example, press the ꢀ key twice for the letter B. Press the 1 key to  
insert a space. Press the *TONE button to toggle between upper and lower case.  
NoTE: if you make a mistake, use the DELETE/flash button to  
backspace and delete one character at a time.  
ProGrAMMiNG THE BASE  
Answerer  
In the Answerer Menu, there are five programmable submenus: Answerer On/Off,  
Security Code, Message Alert, Rings to Answer and Message Length.  
1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button and Answerer shows on the display.  
3. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
Answerer on/off  
This menu allows you to activate/deactivate the answering system.  
from the Answerer menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Answerer On/Off.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
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3. Use the  
or  
button to select On or Off. The default setting is On.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a voice  
announcement of confirmation.  
Security Code  
You can access the answering system from a tone-dial telephone in another  
(remote) location. The security code is required for remote access, and it prevents  
unauthorized access to your answering system.  
from the Answerer menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Security Code.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. The current security code shows  
on the display.  
3. Use the number keys to enter your new 3-digit security code. The default setting is  
1 2 3.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
Message Alert  
This feature sets your answering system to sound an alert tone from the base every  
10 seconds when there are new messages.  
from the Answerer menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
3. Use the or button to select On or Off. The default setting is Off.  
or  
button to scroll to Message Alert.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone  
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rings to Answer  
This feature lets you select the number of times you want the phone to ring before  
the answering system answers the call.  
from the Answerer menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
3. Use the or  
or  
button to scroll to Rings to Answer.  
button to scroll and select from 3 Rings to 6 Rings or Toll Save  
(TS). The default setting is 5 Rings.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
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NoTE: if you select ToLL SAvE, the unit answers after the 3rd ring  
if there are NEW messages in the answering system, or the unit  
answers after the 6th ring if there are No new messages. Then, when  
you access the answering system from another remote location, you  
may hang up after 5 rings to save long distance charges.  
Message Length  
This option allows you to set the duration for the memo or incoming message  
recording.  
from the Answerer menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
3. Use the or  
or  
button to scroll to Message Length.  
button to scroll and select from 1 minute to 3 minutes or No  
Limit. The default setting is 3 minutes.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
NoTE: The total recording time of this unit is 15 minutes.  
Alarm  
Set an alarm, then program the snooze time, occurance, and melody preferences.  
1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Alarm.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu, Alarm On/Off shows on the  
display.  
5. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to On or Off.  
6. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Set Alarm Time  
NoTE: Alarm must be activated to set time.  
from the Alarm On menu:  
1. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Set Alarm shows on the display.  
ꢀ. Use the number keys to enter the time, then use the  
or  
button to select  
AM or PM. The default setting is 12:00AM.  
3. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your setting. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
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Snooze  
from the Alarm On menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Snooze: Off.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Snooze On/Off shows on the  
display.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to select from Off, Every 5 minutes, Every 10 minutes,  
Every 15 mintues, or Every 30 minutes. Off is the default setting.  
4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Set Cycle Time  
from the Alarm On menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Alarm shows on the display.  
3. Use the or button to select Once or Daily. The default setting is Once.  
or  
button to scroll to Cycle: Once.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
NoTE: if you select Daily, the system will follow the current time  
setting to turn on the alarm.  
Set Alarm Melody  
from the Alarm On menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to select desired melody.  
or  
button to scroll to Alarm Melody.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Phone Settings  
To program the following sub-menus;  
1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Phone Settings.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
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Language  
This menu allows you to change the language of the display and voice prompts on  
the base.  
from the Phone Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to scroll to the desired language. The default is English.  
or  
button to scroll to Language.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
NoTE: The voice prompt language is the same as the display  
prompt language setting at the base.  
Date/Time  
from the Phone Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Date/Time.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Date time setup shows on the  
display.  
3. Use the number keys to enter the year and date.  
4. Press Next (SKL) button to move to time setup.  
5. Use the number keys to enter the time and use  
or  
button  
to select AM or PM.  
6. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the setting. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
Set 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 Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Set Area Code.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the number keys to enter your 3 digit area code. “ - - - “ is the default setting.  
4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the setting. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
NoTE: To restore the default setting to “---”, press and release the  
DELETE/fLASH button when Set Area Code shows on the display.  
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Tone/Pulse  
from the Phone Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to select Tone or Pulse. The default is Tone.  
or  
button to scroll to Tone/Pulse.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Default Setting  
This option allows you to return the base to factory preset settings.  
from the Phone Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to scroll to No or Yes. The default is No.  
or  
button to scroll to Default Setting.  
4. If you select Yes, all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to  
factory default setting. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will  
hear a confirmation tone.  
Sound Settings  
In the Sound Settings Menu, there are four programmable menus available: Equalizer,  
Ring Tone, Ringer Volume and Key Tone.  
1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button and use the  
or  
button to scroll to Sound  
Settings.  
3. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
Equalizer  
This feature lets you to adjust the audio quality.  
from the Sound Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to scroll to desired selection. The default is Natural.  
or  
button to scroll to Equalizer.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
ꢀꢀ  
ringer Tone  
You may choose from the 5 preset melodies and 10 dual-tone ringer tones.  
NoTE: You may download an additional 5 MiDi ring tones with the  
PC software.  
from the Sound Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Ringer Tone.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to the desired melody ringer tone. The default is  
Melody 1.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
ringer volume  
You may choose ringer setting from this menu.  
from the Sound Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to scroll to the desired ringer volume.  
or  
button to scroll to Ringer Volume.  
The default is Level 5.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone.  
NoTE: if you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows on the display  
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Key Tone  
This feature allows you to set the key tone volume.  
from the Sound Settings menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to scroll to the desired key tone volume.  
or  
button to scroll to Key tone.  
The default is Level 3.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a  
confirmation tone.  
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Bluetooth Setup  
This unit supports a maximum of two Bluetooth cell phone devices. To use your  
Bluetooth cell phone device with the ꢀ81ꢀ9 system, you must activate Bluetooth on  
your device and then pair the device to the base.  
NoTE: Your Bluetooth cell phone device should be within 2 feet  
to 10 feet from the base. if the device is too close it may create  
undesired noise. if device is too far it will not pair.  
1. Make sure your base is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Bluetooth.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the sub-menu. There are three  
programmable menus: Connect, My Device, and My Base.  
Connect (and Pair)  
NoTE: When connecting for first time you must use the base menus  
and not the quick Connect/Bluetooth button.  
from the Bluetooth menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Connect.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
(refer to the instruction manual for your cell phone device on the proper  
procedure to add and pair a new device.)  
the base displays connect; Please wait...,  
3. Use the number keys to enter the default PIN 0000 on your Bluetooth cell phone  
device. When the device is paired successfully, the information shows on the base  
display, e.g. NOKIA 6230 CONNECTED.  
NoTE: if two cell phones have been registered, a prompt message  
MAXIMUM DEVICES CONNECTED shows on the display.  
My Devices  
Change the device name or deregister a Bluetooth cell phone device from the base to  
allow registration of another device.  
from the Bluetooth menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to My Devices.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the sub-menu. A list of registered devices  
shows on the display.  
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3. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to desired device.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to select.  
To edit the name;  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Edit Name.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to confirm, use the number keys to enter the cell  
phone name (maximum 15 characters).  
3. Press the Store (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
To deregister the device;  
NoTE: once the device has been deregistered, you must reregister  
it again in order to re-connect to base.  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Deregister.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to confirm. Deregister? shows on the display.  
3. Press the Yes (SKL) button to confirm.  
My Base  
from the Bluetooth menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to My Base, the information for the base shows  
on the display.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to change the name or PIN code.  
3. Press the Store (SKL) button to confirm.  
ProGrAMMiNG THE HANDSET  
NoTE: Menu settings on the handset and on the base are separate  
and do not interface with each other, which means changing menu  
settings on the handset affects ONLY the settings on the handset.  
Alarm  
Set an alarm, then program the snooze time, occurance, and melody preferences.  
1. Make sure your handset is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the main menu.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Alarm.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu, Alarm On/Off shows on the  
display.  
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5. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to On or Off.  
6. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Set Alarm Time  
NoTE: Alarm must be activated to set time.  
from the Alarm On menu:  
1. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Set Alarm shows on the display.  
ꢀ. Use the number keys to enter the time, then use the  
or  
button to select  
AM or PM. The default setting is 12:00AM.  
3. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your setting. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Snooze  
from the Alarm On menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Snooze: Off.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Snooze On/Off shows on the  
display.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to select from Off, Every 5 minutes, Every 10 minutes,  
Every 15 mintues, or Every 30 minutes. Off is the default setting.  
4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Set Cycle Time  
from the Alarm On menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Alarm shows on the display.  
3. Use the or button to select Once or Daily. The default setting is Once.  
or  
button to scroll to Cycle: Once.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
NoTE: if you select Daily, the system will follow the current time  
setting to turn on the alarm.  
Set Alarm Melody  
from the Alarm On menu:  
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1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to select desired melody.  
or  
button to scroll to Alarm Melody.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
Phone Setting  
There are seven programmable menus available: Language, Set Time, Set Area Code,  
Handset Name, Registration, Deregistration and Default Setting.  
1. Make sure your handset is off (not in talk mode).  
ꢀ. Press the Menu (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Phone Settings.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the submenu.  
Language  
This menu allows you to change the language of the display prompts on the handset.  
NoTE: The voice prompt language of the handset is determined by  
the voice prompt language set on the base.  
from the Phone Setting menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to scroll to the desired language. The default is English.  
or  
button to scroll to Language.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
NoTE: The voice prompt language is the same as the display  
prompt language setting at the base.  
Set Time  
from the Phone Setting menu:  
1. Use the  
or  
button to scroll to Set Time.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu. Set Time shows on the display.  
3. Use the number keys to enter the year and date.  
4. Press Next (SKL) button to move to time setup.  
5. Use the number keys to enter the time and use  
or  
button  
to select AM or PM.  
6. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the setting. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
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Set 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  
or  
button to scroll to Set Area Code.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the number keys to enter your 3 digit area code. “ - - - “ is the default setting.  
4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save the setting. You will hear a confirmation tone.  
NoTE: To restore the default setting to “---”, press and release the  
DELETE/fLASH 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  
or  
button to scroll to Handset Name.  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) 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.  
4. Press the Store (SKL) button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation  
tone.  
NoTE: if you make a mistake, use the DELETE button to backspace  
and delete one character at a time.  
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registration  
from the Phone Setting menu:  
1. Use the  
ꢀ. Press the Select (SKL) button to enter the menu.  
3. Use the or button to scroll to No or Yes. The default is No.  
or  
button to scroll to Registration.  
4. Press the Select (SKL) button to save your selection.  
5. If you select Yes, HOLD BASE MUTE WAIT FOR BEEP shows in the display. (Your  
handset should be held near the base during registration process.)  
6. Press and hold the MUTE button on the base.