GE 28871fe3a Owners Manual

Model 28213 Series
DECT 6.0  
Multi-Handset 
Speakerphone  
User ’s Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE  
up to a total of 6 handsets (by purchase of optional   Model 28203 handset with charge cradle) 


Equipment Approval Information
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched 
Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and 
Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment 
published by ACTA.
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  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...


2 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...


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. 
Gov
 ernment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 00. Please specify stock number 00-
000-005- when ordering copies.
Notice: The...

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EquipmEnt ApprovAl informA tion ........ 2
intErfErEncE informA tion .................... 3
HEAring Aid comp Atibility (HA c) ........ 4
licEnsing  ............................................ 4
fc
c rf rAdiA tion ExposurE  
st A tEmEnt .................................. 4
informA tion for dEct product ......... 4
introduction  ...................................... 7
bEforE you bEgin   .............................. 7
Parts CheCklist  .................................... 7
telePhone Ja Ck requirements...

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two-way Calling ................... 28
three-way Calling  ................ 28
trAnsfErring ExtErnAl cAlls to otHEr 
HAndsE ts ................................. 29
cAllEr id (cid)  ................................ 30
Call waiting Caller iD  ................... 30
reCeiVing CiD reC orDs .................... 30
storing CiD reC orDs ....................... 31
re Viewing CiD reC orDs ................... 31
Dialing a CiD numBer  ..................... 31
storing CiD reC orDs in internal 
memory...

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Handset
Telephone line cord AC power 
adaptor
Handset 
battery pack
Battery 
compartment  cover
Base
Belt Clip
Before You Begin 
Parts Checklist (for 28213xx1 model)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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...

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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 home. If you don’t have a modular 
jack, call 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: Some cordless telephones operate at...

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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 .
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  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...

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find
(button)charge- in use  (indicator)do not disturb (button)
Base Layout 
Front View