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GE 25865 User Manual

5.8ghz 2-line, cordless handset speakerphone/answering system
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Model 25865
5.8GHz 2-Line,
Cordless Handset
Speakerphone/Answering System
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Model 25865 5.8GHz 2-Line, Cordless Handset Speakerphone/Answering System User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Equipment Approval Information

    Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

  • Page 3: Earing Id Ompatibility Icensing

    Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and () This device must accept any interference 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents quipmEnt pprovAl nformAtion ...3 ntErfErEncE nformAtion (HAc) ...3 EAring ompAtibility ...3 icEnsing fcc rf r AdiAtion xposurE ...6 ntroduction ...6 EforE Egin ...6 Arts HEcklist ElEpHonE EquirEmEnts ...7 nstAllAtion ...7 igitAl Ecurity ystEm mportAnt nstAllAtion uidElinEs ...8 AndsEt Ayout ...9...

  • Page 5: I Nformation

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  • Page 6: Adiation

    Introduction 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.

  • Page 7: Nstallation

    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.

  • Page 8: Mportant Nstallation Uidelines Andset Ayout

    Handset Layout soft key for left display prompt TALK/LINE 1/flash 1 (button) 7 (review button) ERASE (button) *TONE (button) handsfree (button) Display CID 5 or 6/soft key for display prompt selection (caller ID -/+ button) soft key for right display prompt TALK/LINE 2/flash 2 (button) END/CANCEL (button)

  • Page 9: Ase Ayout

    Base Layout soft key for left display prompt TALK/LINE 1/flash 1 (button) charge/in use (indicator) 5 or 6 vol (+/- speaker volume buttons) *TONE (button) CID 5 or 6/soft key for display prompt selection (caller ID -/+ button) Display redial (button) intercom (button) handsfree (button)

  • Page 10: Nstalling The Hone

    Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2548, which is compatible with this unit. 1.

  • Page 11: Nstalling The Ase Tation

    1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (either two RJ11 or one RJ14 type), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.

  • Page 12: Ase Peakerphone Et

    Base Speakerphone Set Up NOTE: Changing menu settings on the base will only change the settings on the base and changing menu settings on the handset will only change settings on the handset. For example, if you change the language on the handset, it will not change the language on the base. Speakerphone Volume Use the vol (5 or 6) buttons to adjust the speaker volume on the base to a comfortable level during a call OR press the TALK/LINE1/flash1, TALK/LINE/flash or the handsfree...

  • Page 13: Urning The Nswerer N Or Ase Oice Isplay Rompt Ase Ame

    Base Voice/Display Prompt Language The voice prompt language is the same as the display prompt language. If your voice prompt language is Spanish, the display prompt language is Spanish. If your voice prompt language is French, the display prompt language is French as well. The default prompt language is English.

  • Page 14: Et Ime

    Set Time From the DATE/TIME Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to SET TIME. . Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current time. 3. Use the AM / PM soft key to select AM or PM. NOTE: The AM/PM selection is not available in 24 HOUR CLOCK format.

  • Page 15: Ase Et Ocal Rea Odes

    6. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm. 7. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to select TONE or PULSE. 8. Press the DONE soft key to confirm. Base - Set Local Area Codes You can progrom the way the Caller ID records are displayed, for up to five different codes for your area.

  • Page 16: Base Ringer Tone

    Base Ringer Tone From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER TONE. . Press the CHANGE soft key to select. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample of the ringer tone you select.

  • Page 17: Eviewing The A

    Answerer Setup You can program the following items independently for MAILBOX 1 and MAILBOX  under the ANSWERER SETUP menu; Answer ON/OFF, Outgoing Announcement, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Forwarding Messages, and Recording Quality. To access the ANSWERER SETUP Menu: 1.

  • Page 18: A Nnouncement

    Sample Outgoing Announcement Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks. Changing the Outgoing Announcement From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1.

  • Page 19: Essages

    Forwarding Messages This function will automatically forward the answerer’s messages to another phone number which allows you to receive your messages soon after they are left and eliminates the need to call periodically to check for messages remotely. You may program the following items under the Forwarding Messages menu; Set Forward Number, Forward ON/OFF, View Unit ID and Number of Retries.

  • Page 20: Iew U Nit Id

    View Unit ID The unit's identification code number is for reference purposes only. Number of Retries If the line of desired number is busy, answerer will continue to try to forward the messages again (up to three times, depending on selection) at a later time. From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1.

  • Page 21: Rompt Anguage

    Handset Display Prompt Language The default display prompt language is English. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to SET LANGUAGE. 4.

  • Page 22: Handset Key Tone

    Handset Ringer Tone From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER TONE. . Press the CHANGE soft key to select. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample of the ringer tone you select.

  • Page 23: Time Format,

    Handset Registration 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to REGISTRATION. 4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm. PRESS AND HOLD PAGE BUTTON UNTIL BEEP shows in the display.

  • Page 24: Ate

    Set Time From the DATE/TIME Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to SET TIME. . Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current time. 3. Use the AM / PM soft key to select AM or PM. NOTE: The AM/PM selection is not available in 24 HOUR CLOCK format.

  • Page 25: H Andset - S Etting B Asic O Peration

    4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm. 5. Press the FORMAT soft key to change the length of the CID records. 6. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code. 7. Press the DONE soft key to confirm the selection. Basic Operation Charge/In Use Indicator The phone is ON when the LED indicator on the handset and the charge/in use indicator on the...

  • Page 26: Lash

    Flash Use the TALK/LINE1/flash1, TALK/LINE/flash button on base or handset to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone company. Number Redial You may redial a number up to 3 digits long. To quickly redial the last number you dialed: 1.

  • Page 27: Hold

    Hold Press the HOLD soft key to put a call on hold. LX ON HOLD shows in the display, where X is the line number. To take a call off hold, press the UNHOLD soft key. • To switch a call on hold from the base to the cordless handset, press the TALK/LINE1/ flash1, TALK/LINE/flash or handsfree button on the handset.

  • Page 28: Call Transfer

    5. XXX READY TO ROOM MONITOR shows in display, where XXXX is the unit's name. 6. Press the intercom button on the unit you wish to listen from. The list of registered units shows in the display. 7. Use the 5 or 6buttons to select the unit you wish to monitor. 8.

  • Page 29: All Ransfer Ntercom Peration

    Intercom Operation A two-way intercom is possible between the base and cordless handset(s) without tying up the telephone line and since the telephone line is not used, you can still receive incoming calls. Making an Intercom Call 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). .

  • Page 30: Advanced Intercom Features

    Advanced Intercom Features Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, both handsets or base will emit alert tone and remain in intercom mode. Either handset or base user may press the corresponding TALK/LINEx/flashx button or the handsfree button to answer the call.
  • Page 31 NOTE: A handset or base can enter conference mode directly by pressing the TALK/LINE1/flash1, TALK/LINE2/flash2 on the second handset or base during a call. Between a handset or base and external calls on the Line 1 and Line 2 1. During an external call on either Line 1 or Line , press the HOLD soft key to put the call on hold.

  • Page 32: All Aiting Aller Id

    Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if you receive an incoming call and you are using the 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.

  • Page 33: Dialing A Caller Id Number

    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 most recent 40 calls you received so that you can see who called while you were unavailable.

  • Page 34: Dialed.

    Available formats include: Number of digits Eleven digits Ten digits Seven digits NOTE: If the telephone number is corrupted, such as an alphabetical character in a number field, you will hear an error tone and the number is not dialed. Unit displays UNABLE TO DIAL. Storing CID Records in Internal Memory You may transfer a Caller ID record to your phone’s memory.

  • Page 35: Deleting Cid Records

    button to scroll to ENTER NUMBER. 8. Press the NOTE: The system treats PAUSES as delays or spaces in the dialing sequence. Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence. 9. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number (up to 4 digits, including pauses), and press the button or CHANGE soft key to scroll to the desired melody.

  • Page 36: Emory

    Memory The cordless handset and base each have their own separate memory storage areas. Store fifty 11-character names and 4-digit telephone numbers in the handset and forty 11-character names and 4-digit telephone numbers in the base memories. NOTE: Memory records are stored and searched in alphabetic order. For example, if a memory record is stored with the name “Beth”...

  • Page 37: Hanging A

    Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Press the #PAUSE button on the touch-tone pad twice to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or wait for a computer access tone.) A pause shows on the display as a P.

  • Page 38: Eleting Ecords Tored In Emory Ialing A Umber From Emory

    Deleting Records Stored in Memory 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MEMORY soft key to enter the phone book. 3. Use the button to scroll to desired record. 4. Press the OPTIONS soft key to access the option menu. button to scroll to DELETE.

  • Page 39: Emory

    Chain Dialing from Memory Use the Dialing a Number from Memory feature to make calls that require a sequence of numbers, such as a frequently used long distance card number. This can be storing the various segments as a phone book record and then memory dialing in the correct sequence.

  • Page 40: Peration

    Answering System Operation This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system. Handset Messages Indicator The handset MESSAGES indicator shows you have new messages. It blinks if there are new messages. The ans on/off button must be ON in order for the MESSAGES indicator to work. Screening Calls from the Base 1.

  • Page 41: Andset

    Handset The display on the handset shows # MSG when you have messages. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU soft key to access main menu. button to scroll to MESSAGES. 3. Use the 4.

  • Page 42: Rasing Essages Eaving A Emo

    To erase all messages from the base: 1. Press the PLAY/STOP. The message plays. . Press and hold the delete button. ERASE ALL MESSAGES? shows in the display. 3. Press the YES soft key to confirm the deletion. ALL MESSAGES ERASED shows in the display.

  • Page 43: Emote Ccess

    Remote Access You can access your answering system from any touch-tone phone by entering your 3-digit security code during the playing of outgoing announcement or after you hear the outgoing announcement. 1. Dial the telephone number to which the answering system is connected. .

  • Page 44: Changing The Battery

    Changing the Battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2548, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace the battery. .

  • Page 45: Display Messages

    Display Messages The following indicators show the status of a message or of the unit. BLOCKED CALL/ The person is calling from a name or number that has been BLOCKED NAME/ blocked from transmission. BLOCKED NUMBER BUSY Indicates the system is busy and not able to connect to the system.

  • Page 46: Elephone S

    Handset Sound Signals Signal A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Three short beeps One short beep (every 7 seconds) Troubleshooting Guide Caller ID Solutions No display • Fully charge (for 16 hours) or replace the battery. • If you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the unit is connected to a non- switched electrical outlet.

  • Page 47: Battery Solutions

    Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out • Make sure the TONE/PULSE setting on the base is set to the type of phone service you are subscribed to. Handset/Base does not ring • Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned on and the base ringer is programmed to HI.

  • Page 48: General Product Care

    General Product Care To keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. •...

  • Page 49: Ervice

    Service If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 50 first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to: Thomson Inc. 11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927 • Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty. •...

  • Page 51: Imited

    Index Accessory Information Advanced Intercom Features Answerer Setup Answering a Call 5 Answering System Operation Base - Set Local Area Codes 15 Base Date/Time Base Key Tone Base Layout Base Name Base Ring To Answer Base Ringer Tone 16 Base Ringer Volume Base Ringers Base Speakerphone Base Speakerphone Set Up 1...
  • Page 52 Index FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 3 Flash Forwarding Messages Forwarding Messages ON/OFF General Product Care Global De-registration Handset 41 Handset - Setting Local Area Codes Handset Date/Time Handset Display Prompt Language Handset Key Tone  Handset Layout Handset Messages Indicator 40 Handset Name Handset Registration Handset Ringer Tone...
  • Page 53 Index Outgoing Announcement Parts Checklist Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call 9 Receiving CID Records Recording Quality 0 Recording the Outgoing Announcement Remote Access Reviewing a Stored Number 37 Reviewing Call Records Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement Room Monitor Screening Calls from the Base...
  • Page 54 Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian St. Model 5865 Indianapolis, IN 4690-104 00007198 (Rev. 0 Dom E/S) © 006 Thomson Inc. 06-08 Trademark(s) ® Registered Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)

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