GE 28031 User Manual

2.  Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom 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 bottom of the base.

4.  Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying 

the battery is charging.

5.  Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge 

the phone, battery performance is compromised.

1.  Turn the base over.
2.  Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of 

the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push 
down and snap the pedestal into place.

3.  Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide 

the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)

For 

Model 28031xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt 

clip, battery pack and cover than shown above.
For 

Model 28031xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, 

belt clips, battery packs and covers than shown above.
For 

Model 28031xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, 

battery packs and covers than shown above.

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.

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.

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.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

            DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid 
Compatibility.

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.

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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.

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

1.  Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place  

your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may 
mount it on the wall.

This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. 
Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the answering system.
•  Press the ANS ON/OFF button to turn the answering system on and off.  

The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator blinks 
when you have new messages.

The default voice prompt language is English.
To change the answering system’s voice prompt language,   
•  Press the LANGUAGE button on front of base to change to the FRENCH voice prompt. 

The unit announces “OPTION FRANCAISE “ and  Fr  shows in the message counter.

•  Press the LANGUAGE button again to change to the SPANISH voice prompt.  The unit 

announces  “SELECCION ESPANOL” and SP shows in the message counter.

1.  Make sure the answering system is 

ON.

2.  Press and hold the DAY/CHECK button to set the day of the week.
3. Press and hold the HOUR button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.). Example: 12AM, 1AM, or 

12PM, 1PM.

4.  Press and release the MIN button to advance the clock in one minute intervals. Press 

and hold to increase by 5-minute increments.

5.  After the time is set, the real time clock will be displayed on the handset within 1 

minute.

Use the VOLUME (5 or 6) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to a 
comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the maximum.

If you need additional assistance, press the REV button in standby mode and follow the 
voice instructions.

For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, 
and eliminate as much background noise as possible.
You may record 2 outgoing announcements in the answerer or choose the default for 
your current outgoing announcement.
1.  Make sure the answering system is 

ON.

2.  Press and hold the ANNOUNCE 1 or ANNOUNCE 2 button until the speaker announces 

“RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER  TONE“.

3.  Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
4.  Release the button when you finish your announcement.

Sample Outgoing Announcement
1) Sample Single Mailbox Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your 

USER NAME

HANDSET  X

> ROOM MONITOR

HANDSET  SETUP

R

E

G

N

RI

PRO

G

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

EXIT

OPER

PAUSE

2) Sample Multi-Mailbox Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), We can’t answer the phone right now, so please press 1 

Press and release the ANNOUNCE 1 button to review and select this one as your 
outgoing announcement. Or, press and release the ANNOUNCE 2 button to review and 
select this one as your outgoing announcement.

The handset displays the handset number and user name.

The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of the built-in features. You 
may program the following items in main menu: Room Monitor and Handset Setup.

1.  Make sure your phone is 

OFF (not in talk mode).

2.  Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3.  Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 

ROOM MONITOR.

4.  Press MUTE/PROG button to enter 

ROOM MONITOR menu, ROOM MONITOR 

EXTENSION? shows in the display.

5.  Use the touch tone pad to enter the handset number to be monitored, either 1 or 2.

6.  The receiving handset will turn on the microphone and the originating handset will 

turn on the speakerphone to monitor sound from the receiving handset.

1.  Make sure your phone is 

OFF (not in talk mode).

2.  Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3.  Press CALLER ID-VOLUME ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to 

HANDSET SETUP.

4.  Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm and you may program the following items: 

Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone, 
Message Alert, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Area Code, Registration, Deregistration 
and Default Setting.

Model 28031B 

00007706 (Rev. 2 CAN E) 

07-06 

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