GE 28203 dect 6.0 User Manual

Model 28203

00025236 (Rev. 0 CAN E) 

08-12 

Printed in China

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere with residential 

radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in accordance with instructions 

contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against such interference is ensured, although 

there is no guarantee this will not occur in a given installation. If interference is suspected and 

verified by switching this equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 

interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s 

antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into 

separate circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician for 

additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all limits for Class B 

computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. 

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the 

telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
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. If these changes are 

expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company 

will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your line.

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer 

Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. 
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.

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

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.

1.  Locate battery 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.  Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. 

Your packaged handset(s) are pre-registered and ready to use. It is not recommended 

that a handset be registered again unless absolutely necessary.
From the Initial Setup Menu:
1.  Press the 

caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the REGISTRATION  

sub-menu.

2.  Press the 

mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. YES4NO shows in the display The 

default setting is NO.

3.  Use the 

caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to YES or NO.

4.  If you select 

YES, press the mute/menu OK button. HOLD BASE FIND FOR 5 SECONDS, 

THEN PRESS MENU OK KEY shows in the display. (Your handset should be held near 

the base during registration process.)

5.  Press and hold the 

find button on the base unit, the charge/in use indicator flashes. 

Press the handset 

mute/menu OK button. REGISTERING shows in the display. 

REGISTERED shows in the handset’s display. You may now rename your handset. 

(Refer to Step 3 & 4 of Handset Name Section)
NOTE: If you are re-registering the handset through the handset menu; 

De-registration cancels registration. During the de-registration process, keep the handset 

near the base.
From the Initial Setup Menu:
1.  Press the 

caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the DEREGISTRATION  

sub-menu.

2.  Press the 

mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. YES4NO shows in the display, 

the default setting is NO.

3.  Use the 

caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to YES or NO.

4.  Select 

NO, if you do not want to de-register.

5.  If you select 

YES, press the mute/menu OK button and MOVE NEAR BASE displays for 

seconds, then 

YES NO appears in the display.

6.  Use the 

caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to YES or NO.

7.  If you select 

YES, press the mute/menu OK button to confirm. DE-REGISTER... shows 

in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone. Then 

DEREGISTERED shows in the 

display to confirm the handset is deregistered.
NOTE: When you complete the de-registration process, HANDSET NEEDS 

REGISTRATION shows in the display. To use the handset, you MUST  

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

proper system operation. 

1.  Disconnect power from the base by pulling the plug out of the back of the unit.
2.  Press and hold the 

find button and while holding the find button reconnect the power.

3.  Continue to hold the 

find button until the charge/in use light flashes rapidly.

4.  Release the 

find button.

5.  Press and release the 

find button on the base once. All handsets are  

de-registered and 

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION shows in the display. 

(applicable only with additional handsets)
The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered handset 

without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming calls.

1.  Make sure the handset is 

OFF (not in TALK mode).

2.  Press the 

delete/int/conf button on the handset.

3.  Use the touch-tone pad to select the handset you want to page.

4.  A long beep is heard and then the two handsets are immediately connected.  

Receiving handset shall immediately come into the auto intercom mode that both 

“microphone” and “speaker” of this receiving handset shall be enabled such that the 

user of receiving handset can freely talk and listen to the conversation.

5.  When finished, press the 

END button or delete/int/conf button on either handset to 

deactivate the intercom.
NOTE: The system is expandable up to 6 handsets (by purchase 

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

delete/int/conf button or TALK/SPEAKER button.

If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, an incoming call alert tone will be 

heard (through the earpiece or speaker). If the user wants to answer an incoming call, 

they must press 

END to terminate the intercom and receive an incoming ring.

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

handset and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom conversation. You may also 

have a three-way conversation between the external caller and the handsets, or you may 

transfer the external telephone call to another handset.

1.  During an external call, press the 

delete/int/conf button, and use the touch-tone pad 

to enter the handset number to put an external line on hold. The user may then auto 
intercom with the paged handset.
NOTE: Both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller 

2.  When finished, press the 

END button to end the intercom call, return to the talk mode, 

and resume your original telephone conversation.

1.  During an external call, press the 

delete/int/conf button. LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION? 

shows in the display.

2.  Use the touch-tone pad to select Handset # to enter into auto intercom call with 

paged handset.

3. When the receiving handset connects, press the 

delete/int/conf button on the 

originating handset to conference with the receiving handset and the external 
caller. 

CONFERENCE shows in the display on the originating and receiving handsets.

During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.
1.  Press the 

delete/int/conf button on the originating handset to put an external call on 

hold, and enter the paged handset number.

2.  A long beep is heard and then the two handsets are immediately connected.  

Receiving handset shall immediately come into the auto intercom mode that both 

“microphone” and “speaker” of this receiving handset shall be enabled such that the 

user of receiving handset can freely talk and listen to the conversation.

3.  When the receiving handset connects, press the 

END button on the originating 

handset to transfer the call. 

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

materials could be released which can cause injury.

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

battery listed in the User’s Guide.

•  Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•   Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, 

and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation of the device.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should 

be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in 

some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility 

designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or 

equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to 

disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power 

utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. 

This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the 

appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

Thomson Multimedia Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any 
manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year  from the original 
date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse 
or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1.  Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
   

OR

2.  Call 1-800-522-0338 (English) or 1-800-522-0445 (French) for instructions concerning 

where to mail the product.

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or 
subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained 
in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to 
disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, 
such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply 
therewith.
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required 
if service is needed during the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE   _________________________________________________________

NAME OF STORE   _________________________________________________________

To order, call the nearest distributor for your area;

A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering.  It is 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.

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This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which operates in the 

1.92GHz 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  

1-800-429-8826.

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

unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

• 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.

4.  Insert the battery pack.
5.  Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

1.  Plug the AC power converter of the charging cradle into the electrical outlet.

2.  Place the handset in the charging cradle. The charge indicator turns on, verifying the 

battery is charging.

3.  Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use.

1.  Make sure your phone is 

OFF (not in TALK mode).

2.  Press the 

mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.

3.  Press 

caller ID-volume (6 or 5) button to scroll to INITIAL SETUP.

4.  Press the 

mute/menu OK button to confirm and you may program the following items: 

Handset Name, Registration, Deregistration, and Global De-registration.
NOTE: During programming, you may press the END button at any 

From the Initial Setup Menu: 
1.  Press the 

caller ID-volume (5 or 6) button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME  

sub-menu.

2.  Press 

mute/menu OK button to enter the menu. The screen displays HANDSET NAME.

3.  Use the touch-tone pad 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 key times for the letter I. Press the 5 key times for the letter 

L. Press the 5 key 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 times for the letter S; press the 6 key 

once for the letter M; press the key times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; 

press the key twice for the letter H.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete/int/conf button to 

4.  Press the 

mute/menu OK button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone 

and the handset name shows in the display. 

•  Aluminum siding.
•  Foil backing on insulation.
•  Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.
•  You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
•  Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
•  Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
•  Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.
•  Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
•  Handset battery is low.
•  You’re out of range of the base.

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

•  Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate 

electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps ).

•  DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
•  Avoid dropping the unit and other rough treatment.
•  Clean with a soft cloth. 
•  Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the 

finish.

•  Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.
•  Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and base with a soft cloth.

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