This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.

You must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn???t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.

Need help?

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329.

Alternatively, you may find the answer in Troubleshooting Tips section at the back of this guide.

Parts Checklist (for model 28320xx2)

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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.

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.

Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

Telephone Jack Requirements

WARNING: Do not place your phone in the

bathroom or other humid areas.

Handset Range

The range between the base and handset will vary

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.

Wall plate

Modular telephone line jack

greatly depending on the location of the base. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and handset the range will be reduced.

Range Indicator

The symbol on your handset screen indicates when you are in range. When you are out of range, it flashes.

Location

You need to place the base within 6 feet of the AC power outlet, telephone jack, and ethernet port.

Make sure it is at least 3 feet away from other electrical and metal appliances to avoid interference issues.

Your phone works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you locate the base. Putting it as high as possible and separated as much as possible from other radio devices and metal objects ensures the best signal.

Your unit is provided with three power adaptors; 2 for handset charger cradles and 1 base power. The connectors are different sizes, only the larger power adaptor is for the base unit.

Installing the Handset Battery

1.Locate batteries and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handsets.

2.Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handsets.

3.Insert the batteries.

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

5.Plug the AC power adaptor of the charge cradle into an electrical outlet.

6.Place the handsets in the charge cradles. The blue CHARGE indicator turns on, verifying the batteries are 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: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved model GP 75AAAHC 1.2V 750mAh, rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride AAA batteries, which are compatible with this unit.

Battery Performance

When batteries are fully charged the handset displays an icon of a full battery. To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the charge cradle for a few hours at a time (after the initial 16 hour charge).

Battery Low Warning

The handset displays a flashing icon of an ???empty??? battery and emits 3 warning beeps. Recharge your handset right away.

When charging the battery, level bars are animated.

Battery Charging Light

The blue charging light on the handset charge cradle stays on while the handset is on the cradle, even when the batteries are fully charged.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2792 power adaptor listed in the user???s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the telephone line until the handset is fully charged. The base

must be plugged into the AC power at all times.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Your InfoLink is designed for home use and will work with most any standard Internet system (non-commercial, non- corporate environments/ applications). This includes wired and/or wireless routers which provide additional ???hard??? Firewall security functionality (HTTP Internet traffic transmits inbound and outbound via Port 80, which is typically open on most firewall set ups). However, this unit may not function properly behind a firewall that does not allow http traffic inbound and outbound on Port 80.

The unit will not work with a dial-up internet connection.

Base Set-Up

The base needs a direct access connection to the internet, and the IP address of the base must be provided by a DHCP server.

ETHERNET Connection

1.Using the ETHERNET cable (RJ45 ) provided with your phone, connect the cable to your broadband modem or router with cable access.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the base ETHERNET port.

Telephone Cable Connection

To use the phone as standard telephone:

1.Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the PHONE jack on the back of the base and the other end into a modular jack.

Power Supply Connection

1.Connect the power adaptor provided with your unit to the base.

2.Connect the adaptor to an electrical wall outlet.

3.When power is applied to the base, the unit goes through a one minute initialization process in the following sequence:

a)the blue DECT indicator is on (solid);

b)the green POWER indicator flashes;

c)both the blue DECT and green POWER

indicators flash; and

d) the green POWER and blue ETHERNET indicators are on (solid).

The unit has now completed the process. The phone will not function until this process is complete.

Handset Synchronization*

1.After base is powered up, wait 5-7 seconds until

RSS synchronization icon briefly appears on the handset display. This indicates that the handset and base are synchronized to each other.

2.Next you will see the RSS Service Wizard which will guide you step by step through setup of Weather and Weather Alerts. There are some useful channels pre-configured to help get you started.

-OR-

you can bypass the Wizard at this time and return later.

3.Programmed content windows will start auto scrolling and handset is ready for use.

For more information on the RSS setup refer to: Programming Your Phone > RSS Settings

NOTE: Your handset will

automatically display the

RSS synchronization icon for a few seconds when the feeds are updated at approximately 15 minute intervals. During this automatic process you will not be able to search or view your RSS feeds.

*Thomson Inc. does not warrant that the content of any website or RSS feed transmitting content to this product (InfoLink Phone) will be uninterrupted or error free. Access to streaming content through this device is subject to provider availability. Thomson Inc. does not endorse any Internet- based content or RSS feeds maintained by a third party that may be

accessed using this device.

Handset Settings

There are eight programmable menus available: Handset Name, Language, Menu Color, Wallpaper, Contrast, Auto Talk, Area Codes (Regional & Local), and Default Settings.

To Access Handset Settings via the Menu;

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press , navigate to the Handset menu, press to enter.

Handset Name

Change the name displayed on the handset???s screen.

From the Handset menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Handset Name.

2.Press to enter.

3.Enter name using number pad, press to confirm. The default is InfoLink.

Language

Choose the display language.

From the Handset menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Language.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Use or to scroll to the desired language. The default is ENGLISH.

4.Press to save your selection.

NOTE: If you cannot read the display language, refer to: Handset Settings> Language.

Entering Handset Name: It may be necessary to press repeatedly to clear any pre- existing handset name.

There is an 8-character limit to handset name

Press the 0 button to enter a space or * button to access symbols table.

Auto Talk

From the Handset menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Auto Talk.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Use or to select Off or On. The default is Off.

4.Press to save your selection.

Area Codes

Preset local and regional area codes.

From the Handset menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Area Codes.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Use or to select Local Area Code or Regional Area Code.

4.Enter the three digit code. The default is - - -.

5.Press to save your selection.

Auto Talk

If Auto Talk is set to On the handset automatically answers the incoming call when the handset is ringing and lifted from the charger. (Same as pressing ).

If Auto Talk is set to Off, you must press to answer the call after the handset is lifted from the charger.

Area Codes

The telephone uses the pre- programmed area code to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID record is received. The pre-programmed area code is also used for the Dialback feature.

Regional Area Codes

Depending on your area, you may need to set regional area codes. These are needed in order for the phone to determine the number format to display when a valid Caller ID signal is received. Calls received that match any

of the regional area codes display as 10 digits. If the number is not displayed correctly, the phone may not be able to dial back the number. You can store up to 5 regional area codes.

You may need to use this feature if you have:

???Multiple area codes

???Overlapping area codes

???Areas that require 10-digit dialing.

Ringtone Information

You can choose from 12 different melodies for external (regular) or internal (intercom) calls.

Phonebook Status

From the Contacts menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Phonebook Status.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Total entries and Free entries is displayed.

Sounds

Set your preferences for each handset.

To Access Sounds via the Menu;

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press , navigate to the Sounds menu, press to enter.

Earpiece Volume

From the Sounds menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Ear Volume.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.The current setting is displayed. Use to increase or to decrease the volume. The default is 6 bars.

4.Press to save your selection.

Ringtone

From the Sounds menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Ringtone.

2.Press to enter the menu. Use or to switch between Internal (intercom/page) and External (incoming calls) and press .

3.Scroll or . A sample is played. Press to confirm. The default for Internal is Melody 1, the default for External is Melody 5.

4.Press to save your selection.

Ring Volume

From the Sounds menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Ring Volume.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.The current setting is displayed. Use to increase or to decrease the volume. Press to confirm. The default is 6 bars.

4.Press to save your selection. Ring Volume Saved is displayed.

Key Beep

From the Sounds menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Key Beep.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Use or to switch between Off and On, press

to confirm. The default is On.

4.Press to save your selection. Key Beep On is displayed.

Base Settings

To Access Base Settings via the Menu;

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press , navigate to the Base Settings menu, press to enter.

Base IP Address

From the Base Settings menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Base IP Address.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Your IP address is displayed.

Ring Volume Information

There are six handset ringer volume levels including ???off???.

If you select ringer off, an icon is shown in the upper left side of the display. Calls will still ring at the base and your handset screen will indicate incoming calls.

NOTE: If you subscribe to Caller ID, the handset time is automatically updated with the first incoming call.

Time Settings

To Access Time Settings via the Menu;

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press , navigate to the Time Settings menu, press to enter.

Set Date & Time

From the Time Settings menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Set Date & Time.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Enter date in mm/dd format.

4.Press number keys to enter time in hh:mm format; press # for AM or PM.

5.Press to save your selection. Time and Date Saved is displayed.

Time Format

From the Time Settings menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Time Format.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Use or to switch between 12 Hour or 24 Hour. The default is 12 Hour.

4.Press to save your selection. Time Format Saved is displayed.

Alarm

From the Time Settings menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Alarm.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Press to activate alarm.

On Once - Set preferred time for single alarm. On Daily - Set preferred time for daily alarm. Off - Turn the alarm off.

4.Press to save your selection. Done is displayed.

5.Use or to scroll to Set Alarm Tone:

6.Press to hear a sample played. Scroll or . to make another selection. The default is OFF.

7.Press to save your selection. Alarm Tone Saved is displayed.

RSS Settings

To Access RSS Settings via the Menu;

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press , navigate to the RSS menu, press to enter.

View Channels

From the RSS menu;

1.Use or to scroll to View channels.

2.Press to enter.

3.The pre-configured RSS Channels are displayed.

When the alarm is activated, an icon is displayed on the main screen.

When the alarm sounds, press any button on the handset(s) to turn off the alarm.

NOTE: Only one handset can add new RSS feeds at a time. If more than one handset attempts to

enter new RSS content you may receive - Service Unavailable Please try

later notification.

Channel Set Up

Selecting your preferred channels.

From the RSS menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Channel set up.

2.Press to enter the menu.

3.Use or to select a channel. (Identified by icon.) Press to enter Channel Set Up.

4.Use or to scroll to the desired option;

Pre-Configured Feeds - Listing of all the Categories available for your selection.

Personal RSS Feeds - Listing of all your personal RSS Feeds. These must first be configured in the InfoLink Customizaton web page. Refer to section:

Personalizing your Content Information Service

Deactivate - Removes the channel from your scrolling menu, (Identified by an X'd out channel number).

5. Press to save your selection.

Reset RSS to Default

From the RSS menu;

1.Use or to scroll to Reset RSS to Default.

2.Press to confirm return to default settings. You will now be prompted to customize your Weather and Weather Alert feeds for your preferred area.

3.Press to begin customization.

Received Calls

Shows details for calls which were answered or missed. A missed call is identified with an asterisk on the right side of each entry.

Missed Calls

If you have missed calls, the main display will notify you of the presence and count of the

List shows details of the last 24 outgoing calls made from that handset.

A combined total of 50 calls can be stored in the Received and Dialed calls lists per

handset.

You can display, scroll through, and dial numbers in the Calls Lists or copy them into the phonebook.

If a call is received when the Calls List is full, the oldest entry will be replaced with details of the new call.

Call Lists

This menu allows you to view and manage the Call Lists. You may select a caller from one of the lists to either call back, delete the number, or add to your phone book. You may also select an entire call list to delete.

To Access Call Lists via the Menu;

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press , the Call Lists menu is displayed, press to enter.

Received Calls List or Dialed Calls List

1.Press or to scroll to Received Calls or Dialed Calls call list. Press to enter.

2.Use or to scroll to desired number.

3.Press to select.

4.Use or to scroll to the desired category:

Call - Press to call selected number.

Delete - Press to delete selected number. Press to confirm.

Save Number - Press to store in phonebook Enter name using number pad, press . Confirm (or edit) number and press .

Delete Calls List

1.Use or to scroll to Delete Calls List. Press to enter.

2.Use or to scroll to desired listing.

3.Press to select.

4.Press to confirm selection.

Call Timer

The display shows the duration of the current call. After you hang up, the total duration displays briefly.

Making a Call

1.Press , then dial the number you want.

-OR -

Dial the number first, then press . - OR -

name, then press . - OR -

Press and release to access Received Calls list or press and hold to access Dialed Calls list,

use or to scroll to desired number, then press

.

Answering Calls

If Auto-Talk is set to On and the Handset is in the charge cradle, simply pick up the handset (when ringing) and the phone will answer the call automatically.

If the handset is NOT in the charge cradle or Auto-talk is turned Off, press to answer the call.

Providing you have subscribed to your network???s Caller-ID service, the caller???s number and name is displayed after the first ring.

End Call

Press or simply place the handset back on the charge cradle.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, while entering the number, press to delete the last digit entered or multiple times to clear all digits.

To switch to speakerphone:

At any time during a call, just press , to switch back to handset mode, press again. While in speakerphone mode, the display will show a speakerphone icon.

Adjusting Handset /

Speakerphone Volume:

During a call, Use to increase or to decrease the volume level. The display will show the current level : 2 bars are the minimum and 10 bars are the maximum

Silencing a Call:

Press when receiving an incoming call to silence the ringer. The handset displays a red X in the CID information.

Paging

You can use the button on the base to page all registered handsets to locate a missing handset.

1.Press the PAGE button on the base. All registered handsets will ring. The display shows Paging.

2.Press PAGE again, or press any button on a handset, to cancel the page.

Keypad Lock

You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling while carrying the handset around.

1.Press and hold until the screen shows Keypad Locked and the padlock symbol appears.

2.Press to unlock then again to confirm.

Intercom Operation

If you have two or more handsets registered to your base, 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.

Making an Intercom Call

1.Press then the handset number you want (1-5).

2.Press to end the intercom call.

Receiving an Intercom Call

When you receive an intercom call, your handset will ring (using selected Internal Ringtone). To answer the call press .

NOTE: You can make 911 emergency calls, while the keypad is locked.

Answer incoming calls by pressing the keypad as normal.

NOTE: Intercom allows the users to have a conversation in HD sound.

NOTE: To answer an external call (indicated by 2 beeps) received during an intercom call, you must terminate the intercom call by hanging up either handset. Both handsets will ring and either handset user may press to

answer the call.

NOTE: To answer an external call (indicated by 2 beeps and CID info on the display) received during a conference call, you must terminate the conference between the two handsets. Press on either handset to end the conference. The other handset must press FLASH to put the initial outside caller on hold and answer the incoming call.

Advanced Intercom Features

Using Intercom with External Phone Calls

During a telephone call, you may use the intercom function to; place the call on hold and page another handset to have an off line private (two-way) intercom conversation, have a conference call (three-way conversation) between the external caller and the handsets, or transfer the external telephone call to another handset.

Two-Way Calling

1.During a regular telephone call, press and your call is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want (1-5).

2.When the receiving handset answers, both intercom users may speak privately. The external caller will not hear the intercom conversation.

3.When finished, press to end the intercom call and resume the call.

4.Press to end the call.

Conference Call (Three-Way Calling)

1.During a regular telephone call, press on the second handset to join the call.

2.Press to end the call.

Transfering a Call

You can transfer a call to another handset.

1.During a regular telephone call, press and your call is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want to join on the call (1-5).

2.When the other handset answers inform them

they have a call, then press . The call is then transferred. If the other handset does not answer

or you decide not to transfer the call, press to cancel and resume the call.

3.Press to end the call.

Caller ID (CID)

This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company. This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time.

When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer the call.

IMPORTANT: In order to use this phone???s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

Caller Information Display

When using Call Waiting, the display shows the caller information of the call you are connected to when you toggle between the first and seconds calls.

If a Caller Hangs Up

If you have an original call and a 2nd call from Call Waiting active and one of these callers hangs up, you may hear a dialtone when you reconnect to that caller. Press the FLASH button again to be connected to the remaining caller.

If one of the callers hangs up, the phone may not recognize this and may display the incorrect caller information on the display.

If You Forget a Waiting Call

It is possible you may have a call on hold and finish your conversation with another caller and hang up. In this case, the phone should ring again with the call from the waiting caller.

IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit's Voice Mail Waiting feature, you must subscribe to this service from your local phone operator.

Call Waiting CID

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting CID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using a GE multi-handset system, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system.

Receiving Call Waiting Calls

If you receive a second incoming call while on an active call, you will hear a beep in the earpiece. The screen displays the Caller ID information.

1.Press the FLASH button to answer. The original call will be put on hold and you will be connected to the new call.

2.Press the FLASH button to go back to the original caller and put the second call on hold.

3.Press the FLASH button to toggle between callers

Voice Mail Waiting

The VMW indicator on the handset flashes when you receive a new message from your service provider and the handset screen displays an icon in the top left corner.

Customizing your On Screen RSS InfoLink Services

The following configuration pages provide a portal that enables you to personalize your InfoLink product.

Accessing the Configuration Page

You will need to type in your base IP address on your computer.

1.Open your favorite internet web browser (for example, Internet Explorer or Firefox). Be sure to use direct connection setting (no proxy).

2.Using one of your registered handsets, press menu, navigate to Base Settings, press OK.

3.Screen displays Base IP address, press OK. IP address is displayed (192.xxx.x.xxx).

4.Enter the IP address displayed in your handset into your PC web browser.

5.Press ???Go??? on your PC web browser.

The following InfoLink webpage will be displayed:

NOTICE: Thomson Inc. does not warrant that the content of any website or RSS feed transmitting content to this product

(InfoLink Phone) will be uninterrupted or error free. Access to streaming content through this device is subject to provider availability. Thomson Inc. does not endorse any Internet-based content or RSS feeds maintained by

a third party that may be accessed using this device.

TIP: You can find new RSS feeds by visiting web sites like www.feedburner.com or any RSS logo on your favorite web pages.

NOTE: An ???Invalid URL??? message is displayed if the selected feed includes only graphics, audio, videos,

or does not adhere to RSS standards.

NOTE: Also visit www.infolinkforum.com to view additional RSS feeds, read frequently asked questions and provide user feedback.

Personalizing your Content

Information Service

The InfoLink GE web page enables you to personalize your RSS Feed InfoLink Services.

To personalize your handset simply:

1.Click My Personal RSS Feeds. The following screen will be displayed.

2.Enter your RSS feed in the Feed Address and press OK.

3.Your personal RSS feed will be added to My Personal RSS Feeds as shown below.

4.Return to the Handset Management screen to enter your personal feeds in the channels for each handset.

Auto-registration;

Handsets packed with the base unit are pre- registered and ready to use right out-of-the-box.

NOTE: When a handset is associated with a base, a number is given to the handset by the base. This

number is displayed on the handset after the name and must be used for internal calls.

NOTE: A handset can be registered to only one base.

Accessory Handset (Purchased

Separately)

For accessory handsets (without Base unit), an auto-registration mechanism is available so the unregistered accessory handset can be automatically registered without the need of entering a PIN code.

On the base:

1.Put the base into subscription mode, by pressing and holding the PAGE button for at least 8 seconds.

2.The DECT indicator light starts flashing. It is now ready to be associated with a new handset. This registration mode lasts 90 seconds after pressing the button. Once the subscription is done, the base LED flashing is switched off.

On the handset:

1.Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2.Press , navigate to the Registration menu, press

to enter.

3.Use or to scroll to Register Handset.

4.Press to enter the menu and start the handset registration. Wait Base searching 1???is displayed. If the handset has located the base, it may display (depending on EEPROM settings), the base identification number (RFPI).

5.Handset Registered is displayed and the handset goes back to idle.

6.The DECT indicator light on the Base stops flashing when a handset has successfully been registered.

If the handset does not locate the base, it goes back to idle mode. Try again.

If the handset emits a double beep, it means that the base has reached the maximum number of 5 subscribed handsets.

Firmware Updates

Your phone has the capability to receive Handset and Base firmware upgrades.

1.When new firmware is available, the handsets will display a New Firmware Available screen, which will ask the user if they want to perform an update.

2.You will have the option to download firmware immediately or wait until later.

3.To down load the new firmware simply follow the prompts in the handset screen.

4.During the software update the base LED???s will flash alternately with Power & Ethernet. The handset will display firmware update in process in the screen.

5.A firmware update notification is also displayed on the handset with specific screen and message when process is complete.

NOTE: It will take several minutes to install new software. During this time you will not be able to use your phone.

NOTE: The software upgrade from the network is split into two sequences. At the end of the second sequence, the base will reboot and finish software update. The Power and Ethernet LED's will illuminate.