GE 25899 User Manual

25899
Notes
5.8 GHz Call Waiting Caller ID • This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
Cordless Telephone/Answering
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use
System User's Guide your own telephone 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 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.

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
(2)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.These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used 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.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

Equipment Approval Information

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or
Regulations and theTechnical Requirements forTelephoneTerminal Equipment
television that is "receiving" the interference).
published by ACTA.
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.You from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also,
your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How
number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. " This booklet is available
connected to one line should not exceed 5.To be certain of the number of from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify
devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
contact your local telephone company.
Licensing
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009
requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular
plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for
details. 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
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Model 25899 Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2005 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
00004914 (Rev. 0 Dom E)
05-25 Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Base Layout

Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety MESSAGES
DELETE
instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT (button) (indicator)
ANNOUNCE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for
(button)
future reference.
This telephone/answering system is designed to be simple to use, however, you
can reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this user's
PAGE
(button)
guide.
This telephone /answering system is a multifunction product for use with Call
Waiting Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone allows you to:
• View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID).
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
CHARGE/
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
IN USE
• Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away. (indicator)
• Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get
prepared before answering a call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this telephone,

Handset Layout

you must subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone
company: the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling
when the phone rings and Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who is calling
while you are on the phone.
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.
NOTE: This product is tone dialing compatible only and does not support pulse
(rotary) dialing.
Before You Begin
display
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
CALLER ID/VOL - or +
(buttons)
REDIAL
(button)
AC power
DEL/CHAN
adaptor (delete/channel
Base button)
Handset
RINGER ON/OFF
(switch)
REVIEW
(button)
PLAY/STOP
Handset battery Telephone Handset
Belt clip (button)
compartment door line cord battery
*EXIT
(button)
Wall plate
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular
telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here,
Modular
installed in your home. If you don't have a modular jack, telephone
call your local phone company to find out how to get one line jack Installation
installed.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that
designed for wet locations.
may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs microwave ovens, and VCRs.
To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone
should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
appliances.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes,
Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHz frequency for
other phones, or modems.
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

Important Installation Guidelines

refer to the owner's manual for these devices on how to properly set channels
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power
to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz frequency
for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer outlet.
networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise,
cordless telephone systems.
such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators,
and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
Installing the Phone Recording the Outgoing Announcement
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack (RJ11C). For 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.
VOLUME - or +
(buttons)
2. Press and hold the announce button on the base.
MEMO
3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
(button)
ANS ON/OFF 4. Release the button when you finish your announcement.
(button)
NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default
announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you
day/check
have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button
(button)
and release it when you hear the beep.
hour (button) 2. Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into
Sample Outgoing Announcement
the power jack on the bottom of the base.
min (button)
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave your name,
CAUTION: Use only ATLINKS, Inc. power adaptor 5-2512 (black) that
SKIP number and a brief message after the tone, and I'll get back to you. Thanks.
came with this unit. Using other power adpators may damage the unit.
(button)
Reviewing the Announcement
3. Install the handset battery.
PLAY/STOP
(button) Press and release the ANNOUNCE button to review your outgoing announcement.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
REVIEW Rings to Answer
NOTE: Battery and battery door are packaged together inside a plastic bag and
(button)
are separate from the handset.
Use the RINGSTO ANSWER switch on the bottom of the base to set the number of
times you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers the call.
• Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
You may choose 3 rings, 5 rings, orTOLL SAVER (TS).
• Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there
are NEW and unread messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th ring if there
BATTERY are NO new and unread messages.
RED WIRE

Answering System Operation

This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.
PRESS DOWN Messages Indicator
FIRMLY BLACK WIRE The messages indicator shows you how many messages you have received, and
• Insert the battery pack. the indicator blinks when new messages are received. The ANS ON/OFF button
must be ON in order for the messages indicator to work.
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack
TALK/END/CALL BACK inside the compartment as shown in the illustration. NOTE : The answering system displays "- -" when it is turned off.
(button)
• Replace the battery compartment door. Screening Calls from the Base
4. Connect the telephone line cord by plugging one end of the telephone line cord
1. Wait for the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who is calling).
into the jack on the bottom of the base and the other end into a telephone wall
2. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the,TALK/END/CALL BACK
jack.
button.
MUTE
(button) 5. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the
cradle on the base.The charge/in use indicator on the base turns on to indicate
handset or pick up an extension phone.
the handset battery is charging.
FORMAT/ANSWERER
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your
(button) 6. Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly
incoming calls.
charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.
Message Playback
7. Make sure the ringer switch is turned ON. If the ringer is not on, the telephone
FLASH/PROG
(button) will not ring (see Ringer Switch for instructions). The messages indicator on the base lets you know when you have messages.To
play messages, press PLAY/STOP.
MEM

Wall Mounting

(memory button)
While a message is playing, you may do the following:
NOTE: For best results, charge the telephone/answering system on a flat surface
• Press PLAY/STOP to stop the message playback.
SKIP before hanging it on the wall.
(button)
• Press and release REVIEW to restart the current message; continue pressing
Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts and
and releasing REVIEW to review previous messages.
slide the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)
PAUSE#
• Press and release skip to go to the next message.
(button)

Answering System Setup

Memory Full
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings.
ERASE
calls. Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the answering
(button) You should erase some messages so the answering system may record new
system.
messages.
• Press the ANS ON/OFF button to turn the answering system on and off.
Erasing Messages
The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on.The
indicator blinks when you have new messages.
You may erase messages three ways: one message at a time from the base; all
messages from the base; or one message at a time from the handset or a phone
NOTE: The answering system displays "- -" when it is off.
in another location.
Setting the Voice Prompt Language
1. To erase one message at a time from the base:
The default voice prompt language is English.
• Press PLAY/STOP.The message plays.
To change the answering system's voice prompt language, press and hold the
• Press and release the DELETE button.
SKIP button for two seconds.The unit announces "SELECCIONADO ESPANOL"
2. To erase all reviewed messages from the base:
(Spanish selected).
• Press and hold the DELETE button until the unit beeps.
NOTE: To change to English, press and hold the SKIP button again for 2
seconds. The unit announces "ENGLISH SELECTED". 3. To erase a message from the handset:
NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected language. The • Press FORMAT/ANSWERER button to enter into the handset remote
voice prompt language cannot be switched remotely. access operation.
• Press PLAY/STOP on the handset (the 2 button).The message plays.
Voice Time/Day Stamp
• Press ERASE (the 0 button) to erase the message during message playback.
1. Make sure the answering system is ON.
NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.
2. Press and hold the day/check button on the base to set the day of the week.
Leaving a Memo
3. Press and hold the hour button on the base to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.).
Example: 12AM, 1AM, or 12PM, 1PM. Use the memo feature to leave a message.
4. Press and hold the min button on the base to set the minute.The time advances
1. Press and hold the MEMO button on the base. You must hold the button until
in 5-minute intervals, or tap and release to advance in 1 minute intervals.
you finish recording the memo.
2. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
Speaker Volume
3. Release the MEMO button when finished.
Use the VOLUME (- / +) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the
base to a comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the
maximum.

Telephone Set Up

Flash
Use the FLASH/PROG button on the handset to activate custom calling services,
Programmable Menus
such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone
There are four programmable menus available on the handset: Language, Local company.
Area Code, Ringer Tone and Factory Default. When you program these settings,
TIP: Don't use the TALK/END/CALL BACK button to activate custom calling
make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
services such as call waiting, or you'll hang up the phone.
Display Language
Volume
1. Press the FLASH/PROG button on the handset until 1 ENG 2 FRA 3 ESP shows in
When the phone is ON, press the CALLER ID/VOL (- or +) buttons to adjust the
the display.
volume of the handset's earpiece to a comfortable listening level.
2. Use the CALLER ID/VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset or the handset touch-
There are four settings to choose from. VOL 1 is the minimum volume level and
tone pad to select 1, 2, or 3.
VOL 4 is the maximum.
3. Press the FLASH/PROG button again.
Exit
NOTE: Press the *EXIT button once to keep the previous setting and return to
Press the *EXIT button on the handset to exit a menu function and return to the
the standby screen.
standby screen.
Local Area Code
Mute
1. Press the FLASH/PROG button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display.The
default is - - -. Use the MUTE button during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line
with a third party.
2. Use the handset touch-tone pad to enter the area code.
1. Press the MUTE button on the handset.TheTALK/END/CALL BACK button
3. Press the FLASH/PROG button again.
flashes, MUTE shows in the display, and the party on the telephone cannot
NOTE: Press the *EXIT button once to keep the previous setting and return to
hear your external conversation.
the standby screen.
2. Press MUTE when finished.
NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - - , press and release DEL/CHAN
when AREA CODE shows in the display. Ringer On/Off Switch
Ringer Tone The handset ringer switch may be set to ON or OFF. If the switch is off, the unit
does not ring.
1. Press the FLASH/PROG button until RINGERTONE > 1 shows in the display.The
default ringer tone is 1.
Paging the Handset
2. Use the CALLER ID/VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset or the handset touch-
This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.
tone pad to select 1, 2, or 3.
1. Press the PAGE button on the base.The handset beeps for two minutes, and
3. Press the FLASH/PROG button again.You will hear a confirmation tone.
PAGING shows on the handset's display.
NOTE: Press the *EXIT button once to keep the previous setting and return to
2. To cancel the page press theTALK/END/CALL BACK button on the handset or
the standby screen.
the PAGE button on the base.
Factory Default
NOTE: You may still page the handset with the ringer off.
As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system's
original settings. Follow the steps below to return to the factory default settings. Caller ID (CID)
1. Press the FLASH/PROG button until DEFAULT shows in the display.
Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller
The default is NO.
ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your local
telephone company.
2. Use the CALLER ID/VOL (- or +) buttons to select YES or NO.
This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone
3. Press the FLASH/PROG button again.You will hear a confirmation tone.
company.This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the
NOTE: The default settings are ENGLISH, AREA CODE - - -, and RINGER TONE 1.
name, phone number, date, and time.The unit can store up to 40 calls for later
NOTE: Press the *EXIT button once to keep the previous setting and return to
review.
the standby screen.
Call Waiting Caller ID

Telephone Operation

To receive Caller ID (CID) information from a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe
to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company.
Making a Call
Call Waiting Caller ID service allows you to see CID information for an incoming
1. Pick up the handset, and press theTALK/END/CALL BACK button.
call while you are on the telephone.
2. When you hear a dial tone, dial a telephone number.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this unit, you must
3. When finished, press theTALK/END/CALL BACK button again to hang up. 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
OR
subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.
1. Dial the phone number first, then press theTALK/END/CALL BACK button.
Receiving and Storing CID Information
2. When finished, press theTALK/END/CALL BACK button again to hang up.
When you receive a call, the CID information is transmitted by the phone company
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the DEL/CHAN button to backspace and
to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.
erase the wrong number(s).
When the phone's CID memory is full, a new call record automatically replaces
Answering a Call
the oldest call record. NEW appears in the display for calls received which have
not been reviewed. REPT appears in the display for calls received more than once
1. Pick up the handset, and press theTALK/END/CALL BACK button.
which have not been reviewed.
NOTE: The TALK/END/CALL BACK button is disabled when the handset is in
the cradle.
Time Date
2. When finished, place the handset back in the cradle, or press theTALK/END/
CALL BACK button again.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at
least one phone in your home that isn't cordless in the event of a power failure.
In Use Indicator
When the handset is ON (inTALK mode), theTALK/END/CALL BACK button lights
up when the handset is taken off-hook.The charge/in use indicator on the base
Caller ID phone number Caller ID name
is lit. During an incoming call, the charge/in use indicator on the base and the
handsetTALK/END/CALL BACK button flashes.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.
Redial
1. Press theTALK/END/CALL BACK button on the handset. Reviewing CID Records
2. Press the redial button to redial the last number you called (up to 32 digits). If As records are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how
you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial many calls you have received.
the number directly.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the CALLER ID/VOL (+) button to scroll through the call records from the
oldest to the most recent.
OR
3. Press the CALLER ID/VOL (-) button to scroll through the call records from the
newest to the oldest.
Number of Calls