GE 25836 User Manual

Model 25836
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided
by the telephone company.
5.8 GHz Cordless
Interference Information
Handset User's Guide 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.
Telephone Network Information
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.
REN Number
Important Information
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
technical specifications.
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
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs
may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any
of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN,
operation of the device.
you should contact your local telephone company.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of
REN Number is located on the back of the cabinet.
connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the
Licensing
above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing
repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
Aid Compatibility.
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
FCC RF Radiation Exposure
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical Statement
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections
and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
WARNING: TO FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
PREVENT FIRE OR
TRIANGLE IS A BACK). NO USER
WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Thomson Digital Technologies Ltd. ALERTING YOU OF REFER SERVICING TO
HAZARD, DO NOT
"DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE
Model 25836
VOLTAGE" INSIDE PERSONNEL.
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THE PRODUCT.
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Introduction Important Installation Guidelines
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting,
are basic safety instructions that should always
be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY • Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
them for future reference.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity,
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
you should have at least one phone in your home that isn't
cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
Before You Begin
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Parts Checklist
Handset Layout
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Battery
compartment
door
talk/end/call back
Base Handset
Caller ID/vol -
(caller ID/volume
down button)
Handset AC power
battery Line cord adaptor
Telephone Jack Requirements
Wall plate
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
modular jack, call your local phone company to find telephone
out how to get one installed. line jack
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false
ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code.
After power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in
Base Layout
the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate
at frequencies that may cause or receive interference
with TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or
prevent such interference, the base of the cordless
telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV,
microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues,
move the cordless telephone farther away from these
appliances. Certain other communications devices may
also use the 5.8 GHz frequency for communication, and,
if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each
other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned
with interference, please refer to the User's Guide for
CAUTION: these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid
DO NOT OPEN interference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz
THE EXCLAMATION frequency for communication include wireless audio/video
POINT WITHIN THE
senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
telephone systems.
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
Installing the Phone
Installing the Handset Battery
microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury,
use only the Thomson Inc. approived Nickel-Cadmium
battery model 5-2459, which is compatible with this unit.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a
specifically designed for wet locations.
plastic bag and are separate from the handset.
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector
is keyed and can be inserted only one way.
battery
pack
display
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
black wire
4. Insert the battery pack.
(button)
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into
Caller ID/vol +
place.
(caller ID/volume
up button) 6. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON.
Base Station
format
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack
(button)
(RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a
desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
redial
(button)
del/chan
mute
(delete/channel
(button)
button)
flash/prog
mem
(flash/program
(memory button)
button)
* exit
# pause
(button)
(button)
2. P lug 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. P lug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC
connector into the jack on the bottom of the base.
4. P lace the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns
on, verifying the battery is charging.
charge/in use
page
5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't
(indicator)
(button)
properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the 5-2677 (black), 5-2728 (gray) or
5-2747 (gray) power adaptor that came with this unit.
Using other power adaptors may damage the unit
NOTE : The phone is tone dial only and does not support pulse
dial mode.
Wall Mounting
1. 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.)
2. Place the handset on the base cradle.
Set Up 3. Press the talk/end/call back button on the handset. The number
automatically dials and the call timer starts counting the minutes and
There are four programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, Ringer seconds in the display.
Tone, and Default Setting.
4. When finished, press the talk/end/call back button again to hang up.
During programming, you may press the flash/prog button at any time to go
NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
to the next option. To exit the menu, keep the previous setting and return to
Redial
the standby mode, press the *exit button.
Display Language
While the phone is ON (in TALK mode), press the redial button to redial the
last number you dialed (up to 32 digits).
1. Press the flash/prog button until 41ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.
- OR -
1ENG is the default.
While the phone is OFF (in standby mode), press the redial button and then
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
the talk/end/call back button to redial the last number.
to enter your selection.
Flash
3. Press flash/prog again to save.
Local Area Code
Use the flash/prog button to activate custom calling services such as call
waiting, which are available through your local phone company.
1. Press the flash/prog button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display.
TIP: Don't use the talk/end/call back button to activate
- - - is the default.
red wire
custom calling services such as call waiting, or you'll hang
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area
up the phone.
code.
Channel Button
3. Press flash/prog again to save.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the del/chan button to While talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually change
erase a wrong number. the channel to improve reception and reduce noise or static on the line.
Press and release the del/chan button to move to the next clear channel.
Ringer Tone
Exit
1. Press the flash/prog button until RINGER TONE 41 shows in the display.
1 is the default.
Press the *exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
Finding the Handset
to scroll to 1, 2, or 3.
This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.
3. Press flash/prog to save.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for
Default Setting
about 2 minutes until you press the talk/end/call back button on the handset
or the page button on the base.
1. Press the flash/prog button until DEFAULT 4NO shows in the display.
NO is the default. NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button on the handset to scroll Ringer Switch
to YES or NO.
The ringer switch is located on the side of the handset, it has two positions, On
3. Press flash/prog to save. You will hear a confirmation tone.
and Off.
Cordless Phone Basics
Volume
Charge/In Use Indicator
When the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button
to adjust the listening level. Choose from four volume settings. VOL 1 is the
The phone is ON when the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit. The
lowest volume and VOL 4 is the highest volume.
base indicator flashes when you receive a call.
Mute
Answering a Call
Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a
1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the talk/end/call back
third party.
button.
1. Press the mute button. MUTE shows in the display. The party on the
2. When finished, press the talk/end/call back button or place the handset
telephone will not hear you.
on the base cradle to hang up.
2. Press the mute button when finished.
Making a Call
1. Pick up the handset and press the talk/end/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/end/call back button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
Pre-dialing
1. 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 del/chan button to backspace and erase the wrong
number, and enter the correct number.
Caller ID (CID)
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit'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.
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.
Date Number of calls
Time
Caller ID phone number Caller ID name
Call Waiting Caller ID
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone
company; if you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone,
a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the
handset that is in use at the time of the 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/prog button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming
call. Press flash/prog again to return to the original call.
Receiving CID Records
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.
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone's Caller ID memory
stores the data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who
called while you were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest
Caller ID record (1st call) is automatically deleted.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your
last review show as NEW in the display. Calls that have not been previously
reviewed but were received from the same number more than once show as
REPT in the display.
Reviewing CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how
many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the Caller ID/vol (-) button to review the newest CID record.
3. Press the Caller ID/vol (+) button to review the oldest CID record first
Dialing a Caller ID Number
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to display the desired record.
3. Press talk/end/call back. The number dials automatically.
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller's phone
number is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether
or not you previously pre-programmed your local area
code into the set up menu, you may need to adjust the
format of the incoming caller's stored phone number
before making the call, press the format button to adjust
the number, and try again.