GE 25942GE3 User Manual

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For Model 25942xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery packand cover than shown above.For Model 25942xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, batterypacks and covers than shown above.For Model 25942xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, batterypacks and covers than shown above.Model 25942 Series5.8 GHz CordlessHandset AnsweringSystemUser’s GuideEquipment Approval InformationYour telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network andis in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements forTelephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.1 Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyOn the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US numberand Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide thisinformation to your telephone company.The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line andstill 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 thenumber of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact yourlocal telephone company.A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network mustcomply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A complianttelephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to acompatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.Notes• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your owntelephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of yourtelephone from your line.• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure theinstallation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions aboutwhat will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom2 Rights of the Telephone CompanyShould your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, thetelephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of servicemay be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant suchaction, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of suchtemporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporarydiscontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of yourright to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part68, FCC Rules and Regulations.4. Insert the battery pack.5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.Base Station1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), andplace your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, oryou may mount it on the wall.Voice Time/Day Stamp1. Make sure the answering system is ON.2. Press flash/answerer/call waiting button on the handset to enter answerer remotemode.3. Press key [8] to enter Time/Day set menu on handset.4. To set Hour, key in [00]-[12].5. To set Minutes, key in [00]-[59].6. To set AM/PM, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button.7. Press #PAUSE/ringer button to confirm the setting.Speaker VolumeUse the speaker volume (- / +) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to acomfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the maximum.Recording the Outgoing AnnouncementFor best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone,and eliminate as much background noise as possible.1. Make sure the answering system is ON.2. Press and hold the announce button on the base.3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.4. Release the button when you finish your announcement.NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a defaultannouncement plays instead. To return to the default announcement afteryou have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the announcebutton and release it when you hear the beep.Sample Outgoing Announcement“Hi, tHis is (use your name Here), i can’t answer tHe pHone rigHt now, soplease leave your name, number and a brief message after tHe tone, andi’ll get back to you. tHanks.”Reviewing the AnnouncementPress and release the announce button to review your outgoing announcement.Rings to Answer1. Make sure the answering system is ON.2. Press flash/answerer/call waiting button on the handset to enter answerer remotemode.3. Press key [9] to enter Ring to Answer menu on handset.4. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button to choose 3 rings, 5 rings or Toll saver.5. Press #PAUSE/ringer button to confirm the setting.NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ringif there ARE new messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th ring ifthere ARE NO new messages.Handset SetupThere are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code,Ringer ON/OFF, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse,Transfer ON/OFF and Default Setting.During programming, you may press the mute/menu button at any time to go to thenext option. To exit the menu, keep the previous setting and return to the standbymode, press the *EXIT/tone button.Display Language1. Press the mute/menu button until 41eng 2fra 3esp shows in the display. 1ENG isthe default. (ENG stands for English. FRA stands for French. ESP stands for Spanish.)2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on thehandset to enter your selection.3. Press mute/menu again to save.Handset Name1. Press the mute/menu button until enter name shows in the display.2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the name (up to 15 characters). More than oneletter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter the name BillSmith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letterI. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait for one second. Press the 5 key 3times for the second letter L. Press th e 1 key to insert a space between the L andthe S. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M;press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4key twice for the letter H.NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the delete button to backspaceand delete one character at a time.3. Press mute/menu again to save.NOTE: If no name is entered, ready shows in the display.Local Area Code1. Press the mute/menu button until area code - - - shows in the display. - - - isthe default .2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area code.3. Press mute/menu again to save.NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the delete button to erase awrong number.Ringer ON/OFF1. Press the mute/menu button until ringer 41 on shows in the display.1ON is the default .2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handsetto scroll to 1 on or 2 off.3. Press mute/menu to save.NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, ringer off shows on the display.Ringer ToneYou can choose from 3 ring tones.1. Press the mute/menu button until ringer tone 401 shows in the display.01 is the default.2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handsetto select from 01 to 03.3. Press mute/menu to save.Tone/Pulse1. Press the mute/menu button until 41 tone 2 pulse shows in the display.1 TONE is the default .2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handsetto scroll to 1 tone or 2 pulse.3. Press mute/menu to save.Transfer ON/OFFIn order to use the Call Transfer feature (applicable ONLY with additional handsets),you must have the Transfer ON/OFF set to ON through the menu of the transferringhandset.1. Press the mute/menu button until transfer 41 off shows in the display.2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch tone pad on the handsetand select 2 on.3. Press mute/menu again to save.Default SettingYou may return handset settings to the factory default setup using this menu.1. Press the mute/menu button until default 4no shows in the display. NO isthe default.2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button on the handset to scroll to yes or no.NOTE: If you choose YES, all settings in the programmable menureturn to the factory defaults.3. Press mute/menu to save.Cordless Phone BasicsCharge/In Use IndicatorWhen the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit, the phone is ON or the handset is beingcharged. The handset visual ringer and base indicator flash when you receive a call.Answering a Call1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK button.2. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again or place the handset on thebase cradle to hang up.Making a Call1. Pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK button. Wait for the dial tone.The call timer starts counting minutes and seconds in the display.2. Dial a telephone number.3. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again or place the handset on thebase cradle to hang up.NOTE: In case of power failure, the handset may displayunavailable when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. Youmust then place the handset on the main base for 20 seconds toreset the unit.Pre-dialing1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).2. Dial a telephone number (the number you dial shows in the display).NOTE: If you make a mistake dialing the number, use the deletebutton to backspace and erase the wrong number, and enter thecorrect number.3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on that handset. The number automatically dialsand the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the display.4. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again to hang up.NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.RedialWhile the phone is ON (in TALK mode), press the redial button to redial the last numberyou dialed (up to 32 digits).- OR -While the phone is OFF (in standby mode), press the redial button and then theTALK/CALL BACK button to redial the last number.FlashUse the flash/answerer/call waiting button to activate custom calling services such ascall waiting, which are available through your local phone company.TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK button to activate customcalling services such as call waiting or you’ll hang up the phone.Channel ButtonWhile talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually change thechannel to improve reception and reduce noise or static on the line. Press and releasethe chan button to move to the next clear channel.ExitPress the *EXIT/tone button to cancel any command you initiated.PageThis feature assists in locating a misplaced handset.Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2minutes until you press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset or the page buttonon the base.NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.Ringer ON/OFF ShortcutApart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer. Make surethe phone is OFF (not in talk mode).1. Press the #PAUSE/ringer button to go to the ringer on/off menu.ringer 41 on shows in the display. 1ON is the default.2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset toscroll to 1 on, or 2 off.3. Press the #PAUSE/ringer button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmationtone.VolumeWhen the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button toadjust the listening level. Choose from five volume settings. vol 1 is the lowest volumeand vol 5 is the highest volume.NOTE: The phone will automatically reset VOL 5 to VOL 4 after youhang up.MuteUse mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.1. Press the mute/menu button. mute shows in the display. The party on the telephonewill not hear you.2. Press the mute/menu button when finished.Temporary ToneThis feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialingenables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch tone services offered bybanks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may needto enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touch tone mode allowsyou to send your number.1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.2. When your call is answered, press the *EXIT/tone button on the handset totemporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary)dialing mode.Call Transfer (applicable only with additional handsets)During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.1. Press the format/trans button on the originating handset. transferring shows inthe display. All registered handsets will be paged.2. Press the format/trans button or TALK/CALL BACK on receiving handset to answercall.NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *EXIT/tone buttonor the format/trans button on the originating handset.NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferringthe call, then the handsets will be rung back (callback). If nohandset answers within 30 seconds, then the external call will beautomatically dropped.IntroductionCAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basicsafety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to theIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this productand save them for future reference.IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, youshould have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, incase the power in your home goes out.Before You BeginParts Checklist (for 25942xx1 model)Make sure your package includes the items shown here.Thomson Inc.101 West 103rd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290-1102© 2007 Thomson Inc.Trademark(s) ® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Model 2594200019461 (Rev. 4 Dom E/S)08-02Printed in ChinaTelephone Jack RequirementsTo use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephonejack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed inyour home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your localphone company to find out how to get one installed.InstallationDigital Security SystemYour 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 atfrequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearbyTVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent suchinterference, the base of the cordless telephone should not beplaced near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If suchinterference continues, move the cordless telephone farther awayfrom these appliances.Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHz / 900MHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, thesedevices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’smanual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoidinterference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz frequencyfor communication include wireless audio/video senders, wirelesscomputer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, andsome long-range cordless telephone systems.Important Installation Guidelines• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwaveovens, 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 specificallydesigned for wet locations.• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone linehas been disconnected at the network interface.• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.Handset LayoutModulartelephoneline jackWall plateSEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCTRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENWARNING: TOPREVENT FIRE ORELECTRICAL SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOTEXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAINOR MOISTURE.THE LIGHTNINGFLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OF“DANGEROUSVOLTAGE” INSIDETHE PRODUCT.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.THE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THETRIANGLE IS AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFIMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSACCOMPANYINGTHE PRODUCT.CAUTION:Base HandsetTelephoneline cordAC poweradaptorHandsetbattery packBatterycompartmentcoverCaller ID (CID)IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, you mustsubscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service orCall Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you areon the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.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, phonenumber, date, and time.Call Waiting Caller IDProvided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; ifyou receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates thepresence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the handset that is in use at the time ofthe call will display and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information.• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the flash/answerer/call waiting button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Pressflash/answerer/call waiting again to return to the original call.Receiving CID RecordsWhen you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first andsecond 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 answerthe call.Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores thedata for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while youwere unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) isautomatically deleted.You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last reviewshow as new in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but werereceived from the same number more than once show as rept in the display.Reviewing CID RecordsAs calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many callshave been received. To scroll CID records:1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).2. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6) button to review the newest CID record.3. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5) button to review the oldest CID record first.Dialing a CID Number1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button to display the desired record.3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button. The number dials automatically.NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number isformatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you previouslypre-programmed your local area code into the set up menu, youmay need to adjust the format of the incoming caller’s stored phonenumber before making the call, press the format/trans button toadjust the number, and try againAvailable formats include:Number of digits Explanation ExampleEleven digits long distance code “1 ” 1-317-555-8888+3-digit area code+7-digit telephone number.Ten digits 3-digit area code + 317-555-88887-digit telephone number.Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 555-8888Storing CID Records in Internal MemoryYou may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory.NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly BEFOREstoring in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID recordsstored in memory.1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button to scroll to the desired CID record.3. Press the mem button.4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location (0-9) to store the number in thatmemory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, replace memo? isdisplayed, and you must confirm replacement by pressing the membutton.NOTE: Press the *EXIT/tone button once to keep the previous setting(making no changes) and return to the menu.The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operationsor procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistentwith FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance ofyour telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, toallow you to maintain uninterrupted service.Interference InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is“receiving” the interference).• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipmentand receiving antenna.• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiving antenna is connected.If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experiencedradio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commissionhas prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” Thisbooklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specifystock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operate the equipment.Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.LicensingLicensed under US Patent 6,427,009.FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located oroperated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Base Layout2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the baseand the other end into a modular jack.3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into thejack at the back of the base.4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifyingthe battery is charging. The unit will take 20 seconds to register and verify its securitycode. ready shows in the display.NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may displayunavailable when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. Youmust then place all handsets on the main base cradle for 20seconds to re-register.5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly chargethe phone, battery performance is compromised.CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage useonly the 5-2836 (gray) or 5-2760 (black) power adaptor listed inthe user’s guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctlyorientated in a vertical or floor mount position.Wall Mounting1. Turn the base over.2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge ofthe pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then pushdown and snap the pedestal into place.3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slidethe unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)NOTE: If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power adaptorcord and store inside the wall mounting pedestal.Answering System SetupThis 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 indicatorblinks when you have new messages.NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is OFF.Setting the Voice Prompt LanguageThe default voice prompt language is English.To change the answering system’s voice prompt language, press and hold the skipbutton for two seconds. The unit announces “seleccionado espanol” (Spanishselected).NOTE: To change to English, press and hold the skip button again for2 seconds. The unit announces “englisH selected”.NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selectedlanguage. The voice prompt language cannot be switched remotely.Wall mountbracketdisplayTALK/CALL BACK(button)CALLER ID-VOLUME (6)(button)CALLER ID-VOLUME (5)(button)chan(channel button)redial(button)*EXIT/tone(button)#PAUSE/ringer(button)flash/answerer/call waiting (button)format/trans(format/transferbutton)mem(memorybutton)delete(button)mute/menu(button)play stop(button)skip (button)erase(button)repeat(button)page(button)charge/in use(indicator)erase(button)PLAY/STOP(button)8 skip(button)7 repeat(button)ans on/off(answerer on/offbutton)announce(button)memo(button)volume (-/+)(buttons)MESSAGES(indicator)Installing the PhoneInstalling the Handset BatteryNOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use onlythe Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batterymodel 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model5-2522, which are compatible with this unit.1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bagand 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. please registershows in the display.NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyedand can be inserted only one way.visual ringerblack wirered wirebatterypackPRESS DOWNFIRMLYTime DateCaller ID record numberCaller ID nameCaller ID phone numberCaller status; NEW or REPTVisit the GE website at: www.GE.com/phonesmicrophone

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