Model 28300 2 in 1 - Internet Phone User's Guide Quick Set-Up Guide on page 6 can be used with the internet or as a landline telephone 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 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. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. 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 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 28300 telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the 1.92GHz to 1.93GHz frequency range. 3 Table of Contents EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion .................2 intErfErEncE informAtion .............................3 HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) .................3 licEnsing .....................................................3 fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt ........3 informAtion for dEct product ..................3 tAblE of contEnts .......................................4 introduction ...............................................7 bEforE you bEgin ........................................7 Parts CheCklist ........................................... 7 telePhone JaCk requirements.........................8 instAllAtion .................................................8 Digital seCurity system ...................................8 imPortant installation guiDelines .................8 HAndsEt lAyout ...........................................9 bAsE lAyout .................................................9 instAlling tHE pHonE ..................................10 installing the hanDset Battery...................10 Base station ....................................................10 softwArE instAllAtion ...............................11 sKylinKTM opErAtion guidE .....................13 to uninstall the software..................... 14 progrAmming tHE tElEpHonE ......................14 timer ................................................................. 15 time format................................................ 15 CloCk (set Date/time) ..............................15 alarm .......................................................... 15 hanDset settings ........................................... 16 language .................................................... 16 ringer tyPe ................................................ 17 ringer Volume ...........................................17 message waiting ......................................18 wallPaPer ..................................................19 Contrast..................................................... 19 key tones ................................................... 19 auto answer ............................................. 20 hanDset name ...........................................20 menu Color ...............................................21 BaCklight ....................................................21 skyPe ContaCts ..........................................21 registration ...............................................22 Deregistration ...........................................22 seleCt Base ................................................ 23 Default setting ......................................... 23 Base settings.................................................. 23 ringer tyPe ................................................ 24 ringer on/off .......................................... 24 skyPe status ...............................................24 Default setting ......................................... 24 funCtion ..........................................................25 games .......................................................... 25 tElEpHonE opErAtion .................................25 Power on/off oPeration ............................ 25 making a Call................................................. 25 traDitional lanDline Calls ..................... 25 skyPe Calls ................................................ 26 skyPeout Call ..................................... 26 skyPe Call.............................................27 During an ongoing lanDline Call .. 27 answering a Call ..........................................28 Call waiting...................................................28 inComing lanDline Call During a lanDline Call .......................................28 inComing lanDline Call During skyPe Call or inComing skyPe Call During lanDline Call .......................................28 Dialing from ContaCts.................................. 30 aDJusting earPieCe anD ringer Volume .....30 muting the miCroPhone anD ringer ..........30 Paging the hanDset.......................................30 hanDset sPeaker Phone ............................... 31 key loCk .......................................................... 31 Call transfer/forwarDing(aPPliCaBle only intErcom opErAtion ...................................32 hanDset to hanDset interCom Call ........... 32 reCeiVing an interCom Call.......................... 32 with aDDitional hanDsets) .................... 31 4 Table of Contents aDVanCeD interCom features .......................32 reCeiVing an inComing Call During an interCom Call ............................................32 using interCom with external telePhone Calls ........................................................... 32 two-way Calling ..................................... 33 confErEncE opErAtion ..............................33 loCal three-way ConferenCe Call ....... 33 skyPe ConferenCe Call ............................34 ConferenCe Call with a lanDline anD an skyPe ContaCt............................................ 34 cAll log....................................................34 Browsing Call logs ....................................35 formatting anD saVing inDiViDual Call reCorDs ................................................. 35 Deleting inDiViDual Call reCorDs .... 36 Deleting Call logs .......................................36 contActs (lAndlinE only) ..........................36 searChing ........................................................ 37 aDDing.............................................................. 37 grouP ............................................................... 38 sPeeD Dial ....................................................... 38 CheCk memory ................................................39 emergenCy Call .............................................. 39 cHAnging tHE bAttEry ................................39 bAttEry sAfEty prEcAutions .......................40 sHortcut KEy guidE ...................................40 lcd icon guidE.........................................41 troublEsHooting guidE..............................42 forgot Base Pin ..................................... 42 telePhone solutions ................................42 Caller iD solutions ................................. 44 skyPe solutions......................................... 44 Battery solutions ..................................... 45 gEnErAl product cArE ..............................45 AccEssory informAtion ..............................46 cAusEs of poor rEcEption..........................46 sErvicE.......................................................47 limitEd wArrAnty ......................................48 indEx .................................................. 50, 51 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT 5 Get Connected Easily System Requirements Recommended: PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista 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) Minimum: PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista 400 MHz processor 128 MB RAM 10M free disk space on hard drive Internet Connection (either dial-up: minimum 33.6 Kbps modem, or any broadband: cable, DSL, etc.) Connect to traditional phone system Connect to SkypeTM 3 steps step 1 download and install SkypeTM software from www.skype.com setup your GE 28300 USB DECT step 3 connect the GE 28300 to your computer and landline respectively step 2 install the software in the CD to your computer ? ? traditional phone calls VOIP calls 1. go to website: www.skype.com 2. download the free software 3. follow the install wizard 1. put the CD into the CD-rom drive of your computer 2. double click the setup icon 3. follow the install wizard 1. plug in power cord 2. connect to your landline socket with phone cable 3. connect to USB port when prompted by CD-rom now you can make and receive both traditional phone calls & VOIP calls 6 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. PAGE Base AC power adaptor Telephone line cord Handset SKYLINKTM Dual Phone Utility Nickel-metal Hydride batteries 2 AAA Belt clip Battery compartment cover SKYLINKTM Install CD ROM For Model 28300xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, belt clip, battery compartment cover, AAA Nickel-metal Hydride batteries and a charge cradle than shown above. 7 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 line jack your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. 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 sourc ...