RCA 28300 Telephone User Manual
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1. Notes This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line Check with your local telephone company otice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone rom your line f your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer US Number is located on the cabinet bottom REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately In case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company must 1 promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and 3 inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68 FCC Rules2. Equipment Approval Information F FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Forgot Base PIN Formatting and Saving Individual Call Records Function G Games General Product Care Group Contacts H Handset Layout Handset Name Handset Settings Handset Speaker Phone Handset to Handset Intercom Call Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC mportant Installation Guidelines ncoming Landline Call during a Landline Call ncoming Landline Call during Skype Call or Incoming Skype Call during Landline Call nformation for DECT Product nstallation nstalling the Handset Battery nstalling the Phone ntercom Operation nterference Information ntroduction 27 35 25 25 45 38 K Key Lock Key Tones L Language LCD Icon Guide Licensing Limited Warranty Local Three way Conference Call M Making a Call Menu Color Message Waiting Muting the Microphone and Ringer P Paging the Handset Parts Checklist Power On Off Operation Programming the Telephone R Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call Registration Ringer On Off Ringer Type Handset Ringer Type Base Ringer Volume 1 19 30 25 14 S Searching Contacts Select Base Service Shortcut Key Guide SKYLINK Operation Guide Skype Call Skype Calls Skype Conference Call Skype Contacts Skype Solutions Skype Status SkypeOut Call Software Installation Speed Dial Contacts T T
3. SKL button to save the number Follow the procedure as described above User can also save a number through the Call Log refer to Call Log Operation 37 Group From the CONTACTS menu 1 Use the or a button to select GROUP 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to select desired group 4 Press the OPTION SKL button to VIEW details of a group or EDIT NAME of group 5 Use the or a button to choose from VIEW or EDIT NAME 6 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu NOTE When viewing the details of the group user can edit the names and numbers in the group change the group and delete entries Speed Dial From the CONTACTS menu 1 Use the v or button to select SPEED DIAL 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to choose the speed dial key 1 9 on the keypad 4 Press the OK SKL button to confirm 5 Use the or a button to choose from CONTACTS or DELETE If you choose CONTACTS a Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu b Use the or a button to select a an entry to set as the speed dial number C Press the OK SKL button to confirm NOTE To dial the defined speed dial number press and hold the corresponding speed dial key in standby mode until the contact information appears on the screen If you choose DELETE a Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu b Press the OK SKL button again to confirm deleti
4. OPERATION Power ON OFF OPERATION MakING A CALL TRADITIONAL LANDLINE CALLS Skype CALLS SkyPEOuT CALL Sky DuRING AN ONGOING LANDLINE 27 ANSWERING A CALL stes 28 CAEEMVATTINGI a 28 NCOMING LANDLINE CALL DURING A LANDLINE CALL 28 NCOMING LANDLINE CALL DURING SKYPE CALL OR INCOMING SKYPE CALL DURING LANDLINE CALL DIALING FROM CONTACTS ADJUSTING EARPIECE AND RINGER VoLUME 30 MuTING THE MICROPHONE AND RINGER PAGING THE HANDSET DSET SPEAKER PHONE CALL TRANE c ONLY WITH ADDITIONAL HANDSETS INTERCOM OPERATION eere eene TO INTERCOM RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL Table of Contents ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES 32 CHANGING THE BATTERY eere 39 RECEIVING AN INCOMING CALL DURING AN BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 40 INTERCOM CALL 32 Key Guine USING INTERCOM WITH EXTERNAL TELEPHONE LCD Icon T GAIUS cere beet iiiter TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE s TWO WAY CALLING ette FORGOT BASE PIN CONFERENCE OPERATION eene TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS Local THREE WAY CONFERENCE CALL Catter ID SoLurioNs SkvPE CONFERENCE CALL Skype SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE CALL WITH A LANDLINE AND AN BATTERY SOLUTIONS Skype CONTAC
5. a button to scroll to Normal or Power Saving 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection NOTE If Power Saving mode is chosen the backlight will be on for 15 seconds If Normal mode is selected it will be on for 30 seconds Skype Contacts From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to SKYPE CONTACTS 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to or Online NOTE If All is chosen all contacts are displayed If Online is chosen only online users are displayed 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection 21 Registration Your handset is pre registered and ready to use It is not recommended that handset be registered again unless absolutely necessary From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to REGISTRATION 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to a specific base 1 4 4 Press the OK SKL button 5 While the system is searching press and hold the PAGE button on base station for 2 seconds until the Charge In Use indicator blinks NOTE The maximum number of handsets that can be registered to a base is six The maximum number of bases to which a handset can be registered to is four Deregistration Deregistration cancels registration During the deregistration process keep the handset near the base From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the v or a bu
6. a category he OK SKL button to enter e v ora button to scroll to the desired ring volume he OK SKL button to confirm your selection 17 Message Waiting If you have subscribed to a voice messaging service the green message light on the base will flash to alert you that you have messages waiting To hear your messages contact your voice messaging service provider NOTE For quick dialing you can store the voice messaging service number on your phone To dial the programmed VoiceMail number press and hold the button for 2 seconds To store dial the voice messaging service number From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to MESSAGE WAITING 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to SERVICE 4 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 5 Enter the number of your messaging service provider 6 Press the OK SKL button to confirm your selection NOTE Press the amp landline button to dial the number Press the END CALL button to return to standby mode When you have listened to your messages to turn off the flashing message light From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to MESSAGE WAITING 2 Press the OK SKL button to confirm your selection 3 Use the or a button to scroll to CLEAR MESSAGE 4 Press the OK SKL button to confirm your selection NOTE Press the END CALL button to return to standby
7. answered 7 When finished press the END CALL button on either handset to disconnect from the conference call the other handset may continue with the call 33 8 When finished press the END CALL button Skype Conference Call 1 Press the Skype button to enter the Skype contacts list 2 Use the or a button to scroll the contacts list and press the CONFERENCE SKL button to select participants one by one Up to 4 Skype users can be chosen to join the conference at one time NOTE Press CONFERENCE SKL again to cancel a selected party from the conference group 3 Press the Skype button to start the conference call NOTE Up to 6 people 2 local with 4 external Skype lines can join into conference call see Local 3 way Conference Call to add a second handset into the conference call 4 Press the END CALL button to disconnect from the conference call and the other handset continues with the external call Conference Call with a Landline and an Skype Contact After making a landline call and an Skype call with one handset you can make a conference call with the two lines 1 Press the INT button to enter conference call 2 Press the END CALL button to disconnect from the conference call Call Lo IMPORTANT In order to use all of this unit s Call Log features you must subscribe to either the standard Name Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service To know who is calling
8. line or press the amp landline button to release the landline line and turn to the Skype call 4 When finished press the END CALL button to end both calls NOTE If one call is ended the other ongoing call can be terminated by pressing the END CALL key 27 Answering a Call When a landline call is received if you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company the phone number and name will appear When an Skype call is received the incoming Skype username or Skypeln number will be shown on the LCD When an intercom call is received the caller s handset number will appear When receiving a landline or Skype call all handsets registered to base will ring and IN USE indicator on base will flash 1 Press the Skype X landline or amp speaker or INT button on the handset NOTE When the Auto Answer function is active a connection is automatically established NOTE You can reject the call by pressing the END CALL button 2 When finished press the END CALL button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up Call Waiting During an ongoing call you can always start a new call by pressing the corresponding landline or Skype call button Incoming Landline Call during a Landline Call 1 Press the REDIAL button to place the ongoing call on hold and connect to the incoming call 2 Toggle between the two calls by pressing the REDIAL button 3 Whe
9. record limit and Skype call data unlimited allows you to review a number and dial or redial TIMER Set time format clock and alarm settings HANDSET SETTINGS Allows you to set preferences for the handset BASE SETTINGS Allows you to set preferences for the base FUNCTION Games selection Timer There are three programmable menus available Time Format Clock and Alarm 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the or a button to scroll to TIMER 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu Time Format Choose between 12 hour or 24 hour format From the TIMER menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to TIME FORMAT 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to 12 Hours or 24 Hours 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Clock Set Date Time From the TIMER menu Use the or button to scroll to CLOCK Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu Use the number keypad to input the date Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Use the or a button to scroll to AM or PM 1 2 i 4 5 Use the number keypad to input the time 6 7 8 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Alarm Select the settings for your alarm notification From the TIMER menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to ALARM 2 Press
10. the telephone line allowing you to still receive incoming calls Handset to Handset Intercom Call 1 Make sure the originating phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the INT button and use the or 4 button to scroll to required handset 1 6 3 Press the amp landline or Skype or amp speaker button to connect 4 When finished press the END CALL button NOTE You can use the or button to adjust the volume level during the conversation 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 you can place the intercom call on hold accept the incoming Landline or Skype call then toggle between the calls if necessary Either handset user may answer the call 1 Pick up the handset and press the applicable button either amp landline Skype to place the intercom call on hold and connect to the incoming call 2 Toggle between the two calls by pressing the INT button 3 When finished press the END CALL button to end both calls Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls During a telephone call you may use the intercom function to page another handset and have an off line private two way intercom conversation 32 Two Way Calling 1 During an external call press
11. there will be ONE additional handset belt clip battery compartment cover 2 AAA Nickel metal Hydride batteries and a charge cradle than shown above Telephone Jack Requirements Wall plate To use this phone with a landline you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack which might look like the one pictured Modular here installed in your home If you don t have a modular jack call telephone your local phone 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 This product operates at a frequency of 1 9GHz to provide communication with minimal interference from other electronic devices To further minimize the possibility of interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV microwave oven or VCR If interference continues move the cordless telephone further away from these appliances 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 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed fo
12. 2 in 1 Phone Utility procedure SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility InstallShield Wizard Choose Setup Language Select the language for the installation from the choices below Bulgarian gt Cum Cie 2 Wait while the program prepares setup Click Cancel ONLY if you wish to stop the installation 3 The Welcome screen appears Click Next to continue or Cancel to terminate the procedure 11 4 Select accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next to continue SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully End User License Agreement EULA Please review the following license agre installing or using the SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility and or all rel als If you agree to the terms herein the gn you swt click the I AGREE n during linstalletion proc confirmation before you are permitted to use this software and relat bs yy io Definitions Nes 5 The folder where setup installs the files can be changed The default directory is C Program Files SKYLINK SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility Press Change to change the directory Click Next to continue 6 The Install screen appears Click Install to continue 7 Connect USB cable when prompted Wait 10 seconds then press 8 Install is complete Click Finish to exit the program NOT
13. E If the Skype program is not installed on the computer it will prompt you to install Click Ves to automatically go to the Skype website where you can download the Skype software Click No to cancel 9 A Skype prompt window will pop up select Allow this program to use Skype to assure that the Skylink 2 in 1 Phone Utility works properly with Skype Important If you do not select Allow this program to use Skype the Skype connection will not work with this phone and you will have to remove and reinstall the SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility software After successful installation a SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility icon will appear in your toolbar menu Right Click on the icon to view the following options Open Monitor Opens the SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility Monitor window see SKYLINK Operation Guide section for more detail 12 Start when windows start Automatically starts the SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility when computer is started or rebooted This can be turned ON or OFF as the user prefers Exit Closes the SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility SKYLINK Operation Guide The Status screen indicates SKYLINK and Skype are operational 27 SKYLINK TM 2 in 1 Phone Monitor J About M SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility running status Y SkyLink utility is running r Skype running status v Skype is running The Tools screen allows you to easily register handsets and deregis
14. Model 28300 2 in 1 Internet Phone User s Guide can be used with the internet or as a landline telephone Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance wit Telephone Terminal h parts 15 and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Equipment published by ACTA 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for the equipment You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details
15. Status 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection NOTE If no PC connection is available the message PC Not Available appears in the display Default Setting This option allows you to return the base to factory preset settings From the BASE SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to DEFAULT 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Press the OK SKL button to confirm the selection 24 NOTE If you select OK all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting You will hear a confirmation tone Function 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the or a button to scroll to FUNCTION 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu Games This menu allows you to choose from two different games From the FUNCTION menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to GAMES 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to select the desired game 4 Press the OK SKL button to confirm your selection NOTE Select Play to start the game Select Help to get operational guide for the game Telephone Operation Power On Off Operation The handset is powered on by connecting the battery or if the handset has been powered down press and hold the END CALL button for 2 seconds To power off the handset press and hold the END CALL button for 2 seconds Note If the handset is on the cradl
16. T 34 GeneraL CARE Catt LoG 34 ACCESSORY INFORMATION Browsing CALL LOGS 2135 Causes Poor RECEPTION FORMATTING AND SAVING INDIVIDUAL CALL SERVICE REL 35 Limited WARRANTY DeLETING INDIVIDUAL CALL RECORDS 36 ESEE DELETING CALL LOGS 36 CONTACTS LANDLINE ONLY e 36 SEARCH ADDING EMERGENCY CALL CAUTION DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO POINT WITHIN THE WARNING HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER OR _ TRIANGLE IS A PREVENT FIRE OR TRIANGLE IS A BACK NO USER WARNING SIGN s WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERTINGYOU OF REFER SERVICING TO IMPORTANT HAZARD DO NOT DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS VOLTAGE INSIDE PERSONNEL EXPOSE THIS THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT Get Connected Easily System Requirements Recommended PC running Windows 20 r XP 1 GHz processor 256 MB RAM 30 MB free space on hard drive Cable DSL or equivalent broadband connection to Internet Standard PSTN line RJ 11 Connect to E Connect to traditional phone Skype e S system pud Minimum PC running Windows 2000 or XP 400 MHz processor 128 MB RAM 10M free disk space on
17. able of Contents Telephone Jack Requirements Telephone Operation Telephone Solutions Time Format Timer 15 To Uninstall the Software Traditional Landline Calls Troubleshooting Guide Two Way Calling U Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls W Wallpaper 32 19 51 Model 28300 00014743 Rev 0 Dom E S 06 31 Printed in China D THOMSON THOMSON 3 Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian St Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 2006 Thomson Inc Trademark s amp Registered Registradals
18. all 5 Press the SELECT SKL button to confirm your selection 6 Press the amp landline or amp speaker to redial the desired record If Skype Dialed is selected Skypel button is available too 7 When finished press the END CALL button 29 Dialing from Contacts 1 Press the CONTACT SKR button the first entry in the phone book appears Or No Records if there are no entries OR You can access the Phone Book through user menu 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the or a button to scroll to CONTACTS 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 4 Use the v or a button to to scroll to SEARCH 5 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 6 Enter the first letter of the name to quick search an entry 7 Press the OK SKL button to select 8 Scroll to entry and press the amp landline or amp speaker to dial the desired record 9 When finished press the END CALL button Adjusting Earpiece and Ringer Volume Use the or a button to adjust ringer volume during incoming ring signal adjust ear piece volume after call has been answered Muting the Microphone and Ringer Press the MUTE SKL button to switch the microphone on or off during a call Press the MUTE SKL button to switch the ringer on or off during ringing Paging the Handset If a handset has been misplaced it is possible to call all the registered handsets by pressing t
19. and Regulations The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 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 correc
20. cates that external ring volume is set to off ndicates that the microphone or handset ringer is currently muted ndicates that there is message waiting Skype Icon Message waiting Online Offline Away Do Not disturb Not Available Invisible Skype me PC not available Conference Skypeln SkypeOut Indicates that the user is online Indicates that the user is offline ndicates that the user is away ndicates that the user is busy ndicates that the user is in not available status ndicates that the user is in invisible status ndicates that the user is in Skype me status ndicates the handset can not access the Skype successfully tis used in SKYPE phonebook to indicate that a Skype contact is invited to a Skype conference call tis used in SKYPE phonebook and SKYPE call logs to indicate the type of Skype contact tis used in SKYPE phonebook and SKYPE call logs to indicate the type of Skype contact 41 Troubleshooting Guide Forgot Base PIN If you have forgotten your base PIN use the following procedure to reset the units NOTE ALL MEMORY AND SETTINGS WILL BE LOST Disconnect line cord and AC power adaptor Hold the PAGE button and reconnect AC power adaptor in use LED will be on Release the PAGE button and press and hold for several seconds three times The In Use LED will turn Off and then turn On again The unit will return to its default setting PIN code 0000 Following Regis
21. daptor from the base and reconnect it Caller ID Error Message 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 Skype Solutions Unable to make Skype Call Check to see that Skype is logged into and running properly NOTE The Skype software should be 1 4 or later version 28300 Hardware is connected to PC and USB Driver is functioning properly is not in hibernate mode Unit Locks Up During Skype Call Reboot your computer 44 Skype Ring Delay When making a Skype IN call the landline callers hears 2 or more rings before the PC Handset starts to ring This is a network connection problem Poor Sound Quality Choppy drop outs static echo during Skype call is an indication of network connection problem Music Sound can be heard on the phone or no sound can be heard from PC Speakers while USB base station is plugged in to the PC Change the setting of your PC audio to Win 2000 Control Panel gt Audio and Multimedia gt Audio gt default devices of Sound playback amp Sound recording select the SOUND CARD device from the drop down list Win XP Control Panel gt Sounds and Au
22. digit telephone number Ten digits 3 digit area code 317 888 8888 7 digit telephone number Seven digits 7 digit telephone number 888 8888 a Press the OPTIONS SKL button Use the or a button to select SAVE Press the OK SKL button to confirm Use the or a button to select a location to store the number Press the OK SKL button to confirm nput user s name using the keypad Press the OK SKL button to confirm Use the or a button to select a group and the press the OK SKL button to confirm c 35 Deleting Individual Call Records For landline call records a Press the OPTIONS SKL button b Use the or a button to select DELETE C Press the OK SKL button to confirm For Skype call records a Press the OPTIONS SKL button b Press the DELETE SKL button to confirm OR Press the BACK SKR button to return to previous menu Deleting Call Logs From the CALL LOG menu 1 Use the or a button to select DELETE 2 Press the SELECT SKL button to enter the menu 3 Pressthe or a button to select one type of call log or all call logs 4 Press the OK SKL button to delete the selected records or press the BACK SKR button to back up NOTE When viewing the records press the amp landline button and the highlighted record will be recalled immediately Contacts Landline Only The telephone can store up to 100 entries in the phone book with three numbers for
23. dio Device gt Audio gt default devices of Sound playback amp Sound recording select the SOUND CARD device from the drop down list 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 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 Wipe the base station with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static discharge 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 45 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 televisions entertainment centers 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 Handset battery is low Accessory Information DC power adapter for main base unit DC power adaptor for handset c
24. e only the speaker and END CALL buttons are functional Making a Call Traditional Landline Calls 1 Pick up the handset and press the amp landline or amp speaker button Wait for a dial tone then dial the desired number OR 25 Dial the number and then press the amp landline or speaker button NOTE If you make a mistake use the DELETE SKR button to backspace and delete one number at a time 2 When finished press the END CALL button or place the handset in the base cradle to hang up NOTE During the conversation you can use the or button to adjust the receiver speaker volume 5 levels NOTE Call timer will start counting when you press the telephone key and go off hook the call timer format is HH MM SS NOTE After connection is established user can view phone book by pressing the Contact SKR button Skype Calls In order to make or receive a Skype call please check the following 1 PC is powered on and not in standby or hibernate mode 2 Skype is logged into and running properly Skype software should be 1 4 or later version 3 28300 Hardware connected to PC and USB Driver is functioning properly SkypeOut Call SkypeOut allows you to use your internet connection to call ordinary telephones and mobile telephones worldwide 1 Dial the number with format 001 area code telephone number You must dial the 1 and the area code even if it is a local number othewise you will dial up anoth
25. each name Store numbers frequently used in order to be able to dial them quickly and easily NOTE Press the CONTACTS SKR button to access directly from standby mode 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the or a button to scroll to CONTACTS 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 36 Searching From the CONTACTS menu 1 Use th 2 Press e v ora button to select SEARCH he OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Scroll to entry or enter the first letter of the name to quick search an entry 4 Press 5 Press chang he OK SKL button to select he DETAILS SKL button to edit the name and numbers delete the entry or ethe group 6 Press he OK SKL button to confirm selection Adding From the CONTACTS menu 1 Use th 2 Press e v ora button to select ADD he OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Enter the name using the keypad up to 16 characters 4 Press he OK SKL button to confirm 5 Enter the number up to 24 digits 6 Press he OK SKL button to confirm Repeat steps 5 amp 6 for additonal numbers or press the OK SKL button repeatedly to advance to group selection 7 Use th 8 Press NOT e v button to select desired group he OK SKL button to confirm E If all the memories are occupied Memory Full appears in the display NOT E Enter a number in standby mode and then press OK
26. ed 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 DECT This 28300 telephone is compliant with the DECT 6 0 standard which operates in the 1 92GHz to 1 93GHz frequency range INTERFERENCE FREE COMMUNICATION Table of Contents EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION INTERFERENCE INFORMATION Hearine CowparieiLiTY HAC LICENSING FCC RF RADIATION Exposure STATEMENT INFORMATION FoR DECT TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Berore You BEGIN Parts CHECKLIST TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION Dicitat Security SYSTEM IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES HANDSET Layout Base Layout INSTALLING THE PHONE INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY Base STATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION SKYLINK Operation To UNINSTALL THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING THE TELEPHONE SETTINGS LANGUAGE RINGER RiNGER VOLUME Messace WAITING WALLPAPER CONTRAST Key Tones Auto ANSWER oh Hanoset 20 Menu COLOR E BACKLIGHT a cicuta ern ceo nts SkvPE CONTACTS REGISTRATION DEREGISTRATION SELECT BASE DEFAULT SETTING Bast SETTINGS RINGER TYPE Rincer Skype STATUS DEFAULT SETTING FUNCTION TELEPHONE
27. er country For international calls 011 country code telephone number OR Press the Skype button The first entry in the Skype contacts list appears Use the or a button to scroll to the required subscriber from the list or enter the first letter of the name 2 Press the Skype button to connect 3 When finished press the END CALL button 26 Skype Call Use Skype to call other Skype users free of charge Make sure that Skype is installed and activated on your computer 1 Press the Skype button The first entry in the Skype contacts list appears 2 Use the or a button to browse the contacts online or all or enter the first letter of the desired name to select a Skype contact 3 Press the Skype button to connect 4 When finished press the END CALL button During an Ongoing Landline Call 1 Press the Skype button to put the landline call on hold 2 Press the Skype button again to enter into the Skype contacts list 3 Use the or a button to browse the contacts online or all or enter the first letter of the desired name to select a Skype contact 4 Press the pq Skype button to connect 5 Toggle between the two calls by pressing the fea Skype button to select Skype call or the amp landline button to select the landline call NOTE To terminate the ongoing Skype call and return to the landline call press the the Skype button while on the
28. erials 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 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 e Insure your shipment for loss or damage Thomson Inc accepts no liability in case of damage or loss new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your User s Guide provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls Any additional informatio
29. firm the selection NOTE If you select OK all the settings in the programmable menu are returned to factory default setting You will hear a confirmation tone Base Settings There are four programmable menus available Ringer Type Ringer On Off Skype Status and Default Setting 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the or a button to scroll to BASE SETTINGS 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 23 Ringer Type This menu allows you to change the ringer tone from 5 ring melodies for the base From the BASE SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to RINGER TYPE 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to select the desired ring tone 1 5 4 Press the OK SKL button to confirm your selection Ringer On Off From the BASE SETTINGS menu 1 Use the v or a button to scroll to RINGER ON OFF 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to On or Off 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Skype Status From the BASE SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to MY SKYPE STATUS 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 There are 7 different settings Online Offline Skype Me Away Not Available Do Not Disturb Invisible These are described on the Skype website user Help Online Status Use the or 4 button to scroll to your desired SKYPE
30. for a particular purpose on this product is limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above How state law relates to this warranty e 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 e 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 49 Index A Accessory Information Adding Contacts Adjusting Earpiece and Ringer Volume Advanced Intercom Features Alarm15 Answering a Call Auto Answer B Backlight Base Layout Base Settings Base Station Battery Safety Precautions Battery Solutions Before You Begin Browsing Call Logs C Call Log Call Transfer Forwarding Call Waiting Caller ID Solutions Causes of Poor Reception Changing the Battery Check Memory Clock Set Date Time Conference Call with a Landline and an Skype Contact Conference Operation Contacts Landline Only Contrast D Default Setting Handset Default Setting Base Deleting Call Logs Deleting Individual Call Records Deregistration Dialing from Contacts Digital Security System 50 46 30 32 28 20 23 24 36 36 22 30 During an Ongoing Landline Call E Emergency Call
31. hard drive Internet Connection either dial up minimum 33 6 Kbps modem or any broadband cable DSL etc step 1 step 2 step3 download and install Skype install the software in connect the GE 28300 to your software from www skype com the CD to your computer computer and landline respectively traditional phone calls q E 1 go to website www skype com 1 put the CD into the CD rom 1 plug in power cord now you can make and receive 2 download the free software drive of your computer 2 connect to your landline both traditional phone calls 3 follow the install wizard 2 double click the setup icon socket with phone cable amp VOIP calls 3 follow the install wizard 3 connect to USB port when prompted by CD rom 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 28300xx1 Make sure your package includes the items shown here Base AC power Telephone adaptor line cord a Handset e 2 AAA elt Battery SKYLINK Nickel metal clip compartment Install CD ROM Hydride batteries FOVET For Model 28300xx2
32. harge cradle Belt clip Wired headset 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 46 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 47 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in mat
33. he PAGE button on the base station The handset page ring can be stopped until by pressing any button 30 Handset Speaker Phone Press the speaker button to activate or deactive the handset speaker Key Lock To lock unlock the handset keypad press and hold the Q m PAUSE lock button for 2 seconds NOTE Incoming calls can still be received and the alarm can be turned off by press any key NOTE Only O n PAUSE lock and END CALL button are functional when keypad is locked Call Transfer Forwarding applicable only with additional handsets If the telephone is connected to a PBX network it is possible to put a landline call or Skype call on hold and call other subscribers or forward calls to another handset 1 Press the INT button to hold the external call and initiate an internal call 2 Usethe or a button to scroll through the registered handsets 3 Press the landline or fec Skype or speaker button to select the desired handset 4 Press the END CALL button to transfer the external call to the handset before or after it answers the call NOTE There must be more than two handsets registered to the base for the call transfer forwarding feature to work NOTE If the internal call is not answered in 30 seconds after the call transfer it will call back the originating handset 31 Intercom Operation The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset without tying up
34. ialing 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 USB cable and 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 NOT REGISTERED 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 2 to 3 minutes Disconnect the power adaptor and plug it in again Then place the handset on the cradle for at least 2 to 3 minutes 43 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 Registration did not work Charge the batteries for 16 hours Uplug and then plug in the power adaptor Caller ID Solutions No Display Charge or replace the batteries Make sure that the unit is connected to a non switched electrical outlet Disconnect the AC power a
35. isplays on the idle screen From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to HANDSET NAME 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Enter the handset name up to 10 characters More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys Directory Keypad Character Selection Button Character Order Button Character Order 1 71 amp 7 pars PORS 2 ABC 8 tuv TU V 3 def DEF 9 wxy z W XY 2 4 ghi GHI 0 space 5 kl shift lowercase capitals numbers 6 mno M NO 969 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection NOTE If you make a mistake use the DELETE SKR button to backspace and delete one character at a time or press and hold to delete all 20 Menu Color This feature allows you change the background color and the color of the highlighter from 4 color schemes From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to Menu Color Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to the desired selection 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Backlight During an incoming ring the backlight is always on When alarm rings the backlight is on for 5 seconds After a call ends the backlight is on for 3 seconds From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to BACKLIGHT 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or
36. mode 18 Wallpaper You may choose from the 3 preset images From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or lt button to scroll to WALLPAPER 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to the desired selection 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Contrast You may choose from the 5 contrast levels From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to CONTRAST 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to the desired selection 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Key Tones This menu allows you to ON or OFF the key tones From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to KEY TONES 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to On or Off 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection 19 Auto Answer If Auto Answer is set to ON you can answer the phone by lifting it from cradle If Auto Answer is OFF you must press the Skype amp landline or amp speaker or INT button on the handset From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the v or a button to scroll to AUTO ANSWER 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to On or Off 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Handset Name This menu allows you to enter a name for the handset which d
37. n should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and setup service adjustments e Batteries 48 Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e 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 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
38. n finished press the END CALL button to end both calls Incoming Landline Call during Skype Call or Incoming Skype Call during Landline Call 1 Press the Skype landline button to place the ongoing call on hold and connect to the incoming call 2 Toggle between the two calls by pressing the Skype button to select the Skype call or the amp landline button to select the landline call 28 NOTE You can press the Skype button to terminate the ongoing Skype call and turn to the landline call or press the amp landline button to release the landline line and turn to the Skype call 3 When finished press the END CALL button to end both calls NOTE If one call is ended the other ongoing call can be terminated by press the END CALL button Redial The phone stores the last 20 dialed landline numbers in the Line Dialed Log and an unlimited amount of dialed Skype usernames or SkypeOut numbers in the Skype Dialed log 1 Press the REDIAL flash button to view the dialed calls OR Through the Call Log menu NOTE If there is no record in the Dialed Call Log empty information will display and it will automatically return to the main menu 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the 4 button to scroll to CALL LOG 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 4 Use the v or a button to select desired type of dialed c
39. on 38 Check Memory From the CONTACTS menu 1 Use the or a button to select CHECK MEMORY 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu to view the used memories and total memories Emergency Call You may store up to four 15 digit emergency numbers From the CONTACTS menu 1 Use the or a button to select EMERGENCY CALL 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to select the location of the emergency call 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 5 Enter the number limit of 15 digits 2 Press the OK SKL button to confirm NOTE The emergency call number can be edited and dialed out even when keypad is locked Changing the Battery CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury use only the Thomson Inc approved model GP80AAAHC NiMH 1 2V 800mAh rechargeable Nickel metal Hydride battery which is compatible with this unit 1 Locate batteries and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset 2 Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset 3 Insert the batteries 4 Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place 39 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 o
40. r 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 earpiece Soft Key Left SKL button v Navigational button Landline button traditional call speaker button button REDIAL flash button Base Layout display Soft Key Right SKR button Skype button computer call END CALL button PAUSE lock button INT intercom button microphone PAGE indicator CHARGE indicator IN USE CID VM indicator 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 A use only the Thomson Inc approved model GP80AAAHC NiMH 1 2V 800mAh rechargeable Nickel metal Hydride battery which is compatible with this unit 1 Locate batteries and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset 2 Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset a Insert the batteries 4 Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place Base Station 1 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack RJ11C and place your cordle
41. rg or call 1 800 8 BATTERY or contact a local recycling center Battery Safety Precautions Do not burn disassemble mutilate or puncture Batteries of this type could release toxic materials 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 Shortcut Key Guide There are six shortcut available on the handset using the following v 4 Skype In standby m In standby m In standby m In standby m In standby m NT REDIAL ode press th ode press th ode press th ode press th ode press th flash and CONTACTS SKR e a button to access the missed call log e v key to access the received call log e Skype key to access SKYPE Contracts list e INT button to access the Intercom menu e REDIAL flash button to access the dialed call log In standby m list 40 ode press th e CONTACTS SKR key to access the landline phone book LCD Icon Guide Icon Small Icon Icon Name Signal Key lock Line in use Alarm Ring Battery No ring Mute Description ndicates that the handset is used within the operational range ndicates that the keypad is locked ndicates thot the line is in use ndicates that alarm is set ndicates that external ring volume is set to on ndicates the battery level ndi
42. ss telephone on a level surface near your personal computer System Requirements Recommended Minimum PC running Windows 2000 or XP PC running Windows 2000 or XP 1 GHz processor 400 MHz processor 256 MB RAM 128 MB RAM 30 MB free space on your hard drive 10M free disk space on your hard drive Cable DSL or equivalent broadband Internet Connection either dial up connection to Internet minimum 33 6 Kbps modem Standard landline RJ 11 or any broadband cable DSL etc 10 2 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack 3 Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the jack on the back of the base 4 Place the handset in the base 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 CAUTION Use only the model 5 2711 power adaptor that came with this unit Using other power adaptors may damage the unit Software Installation STOP Verify that the USB cable is NOT connected to computer before starting this installation 1 Insert the SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility CD in your personal computer Select the install language and click Next to continue OR If the following screen does not appear find SKYLINK Setup and click on icon to start the SKYLINK
43. t 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 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility Licensin Licensed under US Patent 6 427 009 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 20 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 test
44. ter handsets from the drop down menu 68 SKYLINK TM 2 in 1 Phone Monitor Registration De Fegistration Select handset Start The About screen has information regarding SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Monitor 13 To Uninstall the Software If you choose to uninstall the software from the PC 1 Go to the START Setting Control Panel choose the icon Add or Remove Programs 2 Select SKYLINK 2 in 1 Phone Utility from the list and click Remove to uninstall 3 A message box appears Click Yes to continue or No to cancel 4 After uninstalling the program click Finish to exit Programming the Telephone LCD Standby Screen The screen displays various information regarding the status of your phone the handset name time battery charge status and wallpaper when idle It also displays information when using Skype The handset menu gives you access to all of the built in features Press the Menu SKL button to display the first menu Contacts and press a or buttons to navigate to the desired menu option Press the OK 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 CONTACTS The telephone can store up to 100 landline entries in the contacts list with three numbers per entry CALL LOG Review Caller ID data 20
45. tering Additional Handsets to register all handsets again 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 handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Ensure the batteries are installed correctly No signal icon handset may be out of range of the base Move closer to the base Register handset Handset does not ring Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned ON this can be done through the handset setup menu Ringer Volume handset may be out of range Move closer to the base You may have too many extension phones on your line Try unplugging some phones Check for dial tone 42 No sound from handset Adjust handset volume e Check and adjust sound settings in Skype under Sound Devices You experience static noise or fading in and out 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 Unit beeps Clean charging contacts on cordless handset See solutions for No dial tone Replace the battery Memory D
46. the INT button to enter the intercom menu 2 Usethe or button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page 3 Press the amp landline or amp speaker button to connect 4 The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone 5 Press the amp landline or Fa Skype A speaker or 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 END CALL 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 8 When finished press the END CALL button Conference Operation Local Three way Conference Call During a telephone call you may have a three way conversation between the external caller and the handsets or you may transfer the external telephone call to another handset 1 During an external call press the INT button to enter the intercom menu 2 Usethe or 4 button to scroll to the desired handset you want to page 3 Press the amp landline or 5 speaker button to connect 4 The receiving handset is paged and emits a tone 5 Press the amp landline or Skype or amp speaker or INT button on the receiving handset to answer the intercom call 6 Press the number 3 on the keypad to establish the conference call after the other handset has
47. the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or button to select On Off Ringer Type or Ringer Volume and press the OK SKL button 15 On Off There are four options Off Once Everyday and Weekday Off Press the OK SKL button to confirm Once Everyday and Weekday Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu Set the time using the keypad then press OK SKL button to confirm NOTE Once the alarm is set the alarm icon will appear in the top icon bar Ringer Type 1 Use the or a button to scroll to the desired ring tone for your alarm 2 Press the OK SKL button to confirm your selection Ringer Volume 1 Use the or a button to scroll to the desired ring volume for your alarm 2 Press the OK SKL button to confirm your selection Handset Settings There are sixteen programmable menus available Language Ringer Type Ringer Volume Message Waiting Wallpaper Contrast Key Tones Auto Answer Handset Name Menu Color Backlight Skype Contacts Registration De registration Select Base and Default Setting 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the or a button to scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu Language This menu allows you to change the language of the display prompts and the input special characters for French or Spanish text From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button
48. to scroll to LANGUAGE Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu Use the or button to scroll to the desired language The default is ENGLISH 16 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection NOTE When English is selected press the OK SKL button if you wou Id like to add an additional input language or Cancel SKR to use English character set only then press the or button to scro Il to French or Spanish character set and press the SKL button to confirm Press the Back SKR repeatedly to return to the main menu 5 Press the BACK SKR button twice to return to main menu Ringer Type Th s menu allows you to change the ringer tone from 10 ring melodies for each category group From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use th Press Use th Press Use th Press e v Or button to scroll to RINGER TYPE he OK SKL button to enter the menu e v or button to scroll to a category he OK SKL button to enter e v Or button to scroll to the desired ring tone he OK SKL button to confirm your selection Ringer Volume Thi s menu allows you to change the ringer volume 5 levels for each category group From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 2 4 5 6 Use th Press Use th Press Use th Press e v or button to scroll to RINGER VOLUME he OK SKL button to enter the menu e v Or button to scroll to
49. tton to scroll to DE REGISTRATION Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu Use the or a button to scroll to a specific handset 1 6 and press the OK SKL button Press the OK SKL button to confirm the selection You will hear a confirmation tone when handset is deregistered W IE 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 en Select Back if you do not want to deregister NOTE When you complete the deregistration process NOT REGISTERED shows on the display To use the handset you must register the handset 22 Select Base This option allows you to register a handset to more than one base and select which base it takes the signal from The handset can also search for the most suitable base automatically if Auto Base is selected From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to SELECT BASE 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Use the or a button to scroll to a specific base 1 4 Auto Base 4 Press the OK SKL button to save your selection Default Setting This option allows you to return the handset to factory preset settings From the HANDSET SETTINGS menu 1 Use the or a button to scroll to DEFAULT 2 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu 3 Press the OK SKL button to con
50. 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 and name of the caller 1 Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode 2 Press the MENU SKL button and use the or a button to scroll to CALL LOG 3 Press the OK SKL button to enter the menu There are six types of call logs Line missed Line Answered and Line dialed Skype missed Skype Answered Skype dialed Each landline log can contain up to 20 records 34 but each Skype log is unlimited Browsing Call Logs From the CALL LOG menu 1 Use the or a button to select the desired CALL LOG 2 Press the SELECT SKL button to enter the menu NOTE If there is no record in the Call Log EMPTY will display and it will automatically return to the main menu 3 Use the or a button to select the desired record Formatting and Saving Individual Call Records Once you have selected the desired record if it is a landline record you have the option of reformatting and saving the record This does not apply to Skype records NOTE After selecting the record you may choose to FORMAT the number first before saving it Press the FORMAT SKR to select the necessary format Available formats include Number of digits Explanation Example Eleven digits long distance code 1 1 317 888 8888 3 digit area code 7
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