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GE 21878 User Manual

GE 21878
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21878
Digital Cordless Telephone
With PSTN and Skype Support
User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

GE 21878 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
Model21878
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Precautions of Use

General Safety

General safety guidelines and precautions for using the telephone.

Safety Warnings

Warnings about electrical shock, moisture, and usage during storms.

Battery Safety Precautions

Packaging Contents

Lists all items included in the product package for the telephone.

Installation

Step-by-step guide for setting up the base station and connecting power.

Getting Started

Install and Charge Battery Pack

Instructions for inserting and charging the handset batteries for initial use.

System Requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specifications for software compatibility.

Software Installation

Guide to installing the SKYLINK 2-in-1 Phone Utility software.

Uninstall the Software

Operation Guide

Phone Monitor Overview

Explains the status and information displayed in the phone utility monitor.

Handset Registration and Management

Covers handset registration, PIN reset, and online updates.

Skype Sound Device Settings

Features

Menu Structure (Handset)

Phone Book Menu Structure

Outlines the navigation path for phone book functions.

Call Log Menu Structure

Details the menu hierarchy for accessing call history.

Timer Menu Structure

Shows the menu path for clock and alarm settings.

Handset Settings Menu Structure

Illustrates the navigation for handset configurations.

Advanced Handset Settings

Covers detailed options like call barring, wallpaper, and key tones.

Base Settings Menu Structure

Depicts the menu flow for base station configurations.

Function Menu Structure

Shows the menu path for games and Walkie Talkie.

Handset and Base Layouts

Key Functions Overview

Explains the purpose and usage of each key on the handset.

LCD Display

Display Screens and Icons

Visual examples of menu screens and descriptions of LCD icons.

Using the Handset Telephone

Basic Operation and Language Selection

Covers powering on/off and selecting the user interface language.

Making Internal and PSTN Calls

Procedures for internal calls and standard external PSTN calls.

Making SkypeOut Calls

Step-by-step guide for making calls via SkypeOut.

Making Skype Calls

Initiating direct Skype-to-Skype conversations.

IP Calls During Ongoing Calls

How to manage IP calls alongside existing PSTN calls.

Answering and Redialing Calls

Instructions for taking calls and redialing previous numbers.

Phone Book Dialing and Muting

Dialing contacts and muting microphone/ringer.

Call Transfer and Conference Calls

Procedures for transferring calls and setting up conferences.

Call Waiting and Volume Adjustments

Managing multiple calls and adjusting audio volumes.

Handset Features: Paging, Speakerphone, Key Lock

Using handset locating, speakerphone, and keypad lock functions.

Status Indicators and Short Keys

Explains warning signals, confirmation signals, and short key definitions.

Call Log

Managing Call Records

Procedures for browsing, saving, and deleting call log entries.

Deleting Call Log Entries

Detailed steps for removing specific or all call records.

Phone Book

Searching Phone Book Entries

How to efficiently find contacts within the phone book.

Storing New Contacts

Step-by-step instructions for adding new entries to the phone book.

Organizing Contacts and Speed Dial

Grouping contacts and setting up speed dial numbers.

Emergency Call and Area Code

Configuring emergency numbers and area codes.

Handset Settings

Ringer Customization

Settings for ringer type, volume, and on/off options.

Prefix Settings

Configuring and editing prefix numbers for calls.

Call Barring and Message Waiting

Restricting calls and managing message waiting notifications.

Display and Tone Settings

Adjusting wallpaper, contrast, and key tones.

Auto Answer Configuration

Setting up the automatic answering feature.

Handset and Menu Style Settings

Naming handsets and choosing menu display styles.

Backlight and IP Contact Management

Configuring display backlight and managing online contacts.

Handset Registration

Steps to register a handset with the base station.

Base Settings

Handset Management: De-Registration and Selection

Removing handsets and selecting a specific base.

Default Handset Settings Reset

Restoring handset configurations to factory defaults.

Base Ringer and Priority Settings

Configuring base ringer type, on/off, and ring priority.

Dial Mode, System PIN, and Flash Time

Setting dialing mode, system PIN, and flash time.

NET Status and Default Settings

Checking network status and resetting base defaults.

Function

Games: Snake and Guess Number

Instructions for playing the built-in games.

Walkie Talkie Operation

How to use the Walkie Talkie feature for communication.

Timer

Setting Date/Time and Alarm

Procedures for setting the clock and alarm functions.

Alarm Configuration Options

Various settings for the alarm function.

Technical Specifications

General Product Care

Troubleshooting Guide

General Troubleshooting Issues

Solutions for common problems like registration and display.

Connection and Audio Troubleshooting

Resolving issues with radio connection, dial tone, and audio quality.

Skype and PC Connectivity Issues

Troubleshooting Skype link, PC audio, and software setup.

Environment

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