GE 25839 User Manual

Notes
25839
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the
telephone company.
5.8 GHz Call Waiting Caller ID
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be
Cordless Telephone
able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line.
User's Guide Check with your local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent
disconnection of your telephone from your line.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the
telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, 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. In
case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)
promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the
opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to
bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in
Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
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 and not inconsistent with FCC
Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or
performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must
give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted
service.
L
ICENSING
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009
H A C
EARING ID OMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
E A I
QUIPMENT PPROVAL NFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68,
FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone THE LIGHTNING CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
WARNING: TO
Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
PREVENT FIRE OR
TRIANGLE IS A BACK). NO USER
WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company ELECTRICAL SHOCK
ALERTING YOU OF REFER SERVICING TO
HAZARD, DO NOT
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other "DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE
VOLTAGE" INSIDE PERSONNEL.
EXPOSE THIS
information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for THE PRODUCT.
PRODUCT TO RAIN
the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to
OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
your telephone company.
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 I
NTRODUCTION
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
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic
5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line
safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the
as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this
company.
product and save them for future reference.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone stores and displays specific
and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68
information, provided by your local telephone company, to
rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone
subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller identification services.
cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone enables you to:
be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
• Know who called while you were away.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a
few minutes right now to read through this user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this unit, you must
subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
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should have at least one phone in your home that isn't cordless, in
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case the power in your home goes out.
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H B L
T
ANDSET AND ASE AYOUT ELEPHONE
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
display company to find out how to get one installed.
D
IGITAL
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against
talk/end/call back
false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
(button)
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security
Caller ID/vol + code. After power outage or battery replacement, you should place the
(caller ID/volume handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
Caller ID/vol -
up button)
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
(caller ID/volume down
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with TVs,
button)
microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
format interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed
(button)
near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference
continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these
redial
appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the
(button)
headphone jack 5.8 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If
del/chan
mute you are concerned with interference, please refer to the User's Guide
(delete/channel button)
(button) for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid
interference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz frequency for
communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and
mem flash/prog
(button) some long-range cordless telephone systems.
(memory button)
I
NSTALLATION
I
MPORTANT
* exit
# pause
(button)
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent
(button)
lighting, microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
(HAC)
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
page
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
(button)
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
charge/in use
specifically designed for wet locations.
(indicator)
CAUTION: • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN I
NSTALLING THE
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
B Y B
EFORE OU EGIN
P C
ARTS HECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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.
2. Install the handset battery.
Battery
compartment
Base Belt clip Handset
door
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
• Plug the battery pack cord into the jack located inside the battery
compartment, then place the battery pack inside the battery
compartment.
• Put the battery compartment door back on.
3. 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.
Handset AC power
4. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON.
battery Line cord adaptor
5. Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC
J R
ACK EQUIREMENTS Wall plate
connector into the jack on the bottom of the base.
6. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator
Modular turns on, verifying the battery is charging.
telephone
7. Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you
line jack
don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is
compromised.
S S
ECURITY YSTEM
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2677 (black)
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.
W M
ALL OUNTING
1. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate
I G
NSTALLATION UIDELINES posts, and slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)
2. Place the handset on the base cradle.
S U
ET P
There are four programmable menus available: Language, Area Code,
Ringer Tone, and Default Setting.
During programming, you may press the flash/prog button at any time
to go to the next option. To exit the menu, keep the previous setting
and return to the standby mode, press the *exit button.
D L
ISPLAY ANGUAGE
1. Press the flash/prog button until >1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the
display. "1ENG" is the default.
P
HONE
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the
handset to enter your selection.
3. Press flash/prog again to save.
L A C
OCAL REA ODE
1. Press the flash/prog button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the
display. " - - -" is the default.
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area
code.
3. Press flash/prog again to save.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the del/chan button to erase
a wrong number.
R T
INGER ONE
1. Press the flash/prog button until RINGER TONE
display. "1" is the default.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use
handset to scroll to 1, 2, or 3 .
only the battery 5-2459, which is compatible with this unit.
3. Press flash/prog to save.
D S
EFAULT ETTING
1. Press the flash/prog button until DEFAULT NO shows in the
display. "NO" is
the default.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button on the handset to scroll
to YES or NO .
3. Press flash/prog to save. You will hear a confirmation tone.
C P B
V
ORDLESS HONE ASICS OLUME
When the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the Caller ID/vol (- or +)
C /I U I
HARGE N SE NDICATOR
button to adjust the listening level. Choose from four volume settings.
VOL 1 is the lowest volume and VOL 4 is the highest volume.
The phone is ON when the talk/end/call back indicator on the handset
and the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit. The handset and
M
UTE
base indicators flash when you receive a call.
Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line
A C
NSWERING A ALL
with a third party.
1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the talk/end/call
1. Press the mute button. MUTE shows in the display. The party on the
back button.
telephone will not hear you.
2. When finished, press the talk/end/call back button or place the
2. Press the mute button when finished.
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
C ID (CID)
ALLER
M C
AKING A ALL
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local
1. Pick up the handset and press the talk/end/call back button. Wait for
phone company. This information can include the phone number, date,
the dial tone. The call timer starts counting minutes and seconds in
and time; or the name, phone number, date, and time. The unit can store
the display.
up to 40 calls for later review.
2. Dial a telephone number.
Time
3. When finished, press the talk/end/call back button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
P -
RE 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).
Caller ID phone number
NOTE: If you make a mistake dialing the number, use the del/chan
button to backspace and erase the wrong number, and enter the
C W
correct number. ALL AITING
3. Press the talk/end/call back button on the handset. The number Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your
automatically dials and the call timer starts counting the minutes phone company, you are able to see who is calling while you are on
and seconds in the display. the phone when you hear the call waiting beep. The caller identification
information appears in the display after you hear the tone.
4. When finished, press the talk/end/call back button again to hang up.
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press
NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
the flash/prog button to put the current call on hold and answer the
R
EDIAL incoming call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit's Caller ID features, you must
While the phone is ON (in TALK mode), press the redial button to
subscribe to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or
redial the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits).
Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is calling while you are on
- OR -
the phone, you must subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
While the phone is OFF (in standby mode), press the redial button and R
ECEIVING AND
then the talk/end/call back button to redial the last number.
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone
F
LASH
company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second
ring.
Use the flash/prog button to activate custom calling services such as
call waiting, which are available through your local phone company.
When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest
call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that
TIP: Don't use the talk.end/call back button to activate custom calling
have not been reviewed.
services such as call waiting, or you'll hang up the phone.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service
C B
HANNEL UTTON
availability.
While talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually
R
EVIEWING
change 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
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you
clear channel.
know how many calls have been received.
E • Press the Caller ID/vol (-) to scroll through the call records from the
XIT
most recent to the oldest.
Press the *exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
• Press the Caller ID/vol (+) to scroll through the call records from
F H the oldest to the newest.
1 shows in the INDING THE ANDSET
T
This feature helps locate a misplaced handset. RANSFERRING
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously M
EMORY
for about 2 minutes until you press the talk/end/call back button on the
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (in standby mode).
handset or the page button on the base.
2. Press the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the desired caller ID.
NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.
3. Press the mem button.
R S
INGER WITCH
4. Press a number key (0 - 9) to store the number in that memory
The ringer switch is located on the side of the handset, it has two
location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
positions, On and Off.
NOTE: It is important that you format the caller ID records
correctly before storing in memory. It is not possible to re-format
caller ID records stored in memory.
T R O M W N
O EPLACE AN LD EMORY ITH A EW
R
ECORD
1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 in Transferring Caller ID Records in
Memory. After you enter the memory location, REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
2. Press the mem button again, and the new CID record replaces the
old memory in that location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
D C CID R
ELETING THE URRENT ECORD
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the desired record.
3. Press del/chan. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?
4. Press del/chan again to erase the record and the next Caller ID
record shows in the display. You will hear a confirmation tone.
D A CID R
ELETING LL ECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
Date Number of calls
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to display any Caller ID record.
3. Press and hold the del/chan button until DELETE ALL? shows in the
display.
4. Press del/chan again to erase all records. You will hear a
confirmation tone. The display shows NO CALLS .
D C ID N
IALING A ALLER UMBER
Caller ID name
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to display the desired record.
C ID
ALLER
3. Press talk/end/call back. The number dials automatically.
C T N F
HANGING THE ELEPHONE UMBER
The format button lets you change the format of the displayed
telephone number. The available formats are as follows.
7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code "1" + 3-digit area code + 7-digit
telephone number.
1. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the number you want
to call back.
S CID R
TORING ECORDS 2. Press talk/end/call back. The number dials automatically.
NOTE: If the telephone number cannot be dialed, press the format
button to adjust the number, and try again.
M
EMORY
Store up to ten 24-digit 15-character numbers in memory for quick
dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the CID memory log, which
stores up to 40 CID records.
S N N M
TORING A AME AND UMBER IN EMORY
CID R
ECORDS
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9) or use Caller ID/
vol (+ or -) to scroll to the desired memory location.
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, the memory location
number and its contents show in the display.
4. Press the mem button again. The display shows ENTER NAME .
C ID R
ALLER ECORDS IN
NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.
5. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15
characters) and press the mem button to save. More than one letter is
stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter the name Bill
Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for
the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait for one second.
Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1 key to insert
a space between the L and the 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 4 key twice for the
letter H.
6. Press the mem button to save the name. The display shows ENTER TEL
NUMBR .
CID
ORMAT