GE 25922GE1 User Manual

Model 25922 Series
• 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.
5.8 GHz Cordless • If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Handset System
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
User's Guide
Should your equipment cause trouble on y our 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.
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
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
Equipment Approval Information the interference 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).
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
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications
Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. equipment and receiving antenna.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an
request, provide this information to your telephone company.
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve
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 telephone number is Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when
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 the number of devices you may connect to your line ordering copies.
as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 requirements adopted Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product.
It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
installation instructions for details.
Licensing
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your
own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone
company. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your
telephone from your line. 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
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Introduction Handset Layout
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. CALLER ID-VOLUME (6)
Before You Begin
redial (button)
Parts Checklist
(for model 25922xx1)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
(format/transfer
Handset battery Battery compartment
Base pack cover
Handset
Wall mount bracket Telephone line cord AC power adaptor
For Model 25922xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack
and cover than shown above.
Base Layout
For Model 25922xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, battery
packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 25922xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, battery
packs and covers than shown above.
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
Modular
your home. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local
telephone
charge/in use
phone company to find out how to get one installed.
line jack
Installation
Digital Security System
Installing the Phone
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
Installing the Handset Battery
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby
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. 1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag
and are separate from the handset.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHz / 900
MHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these 2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. PLEASE REGISTER
If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner's
shows in the display.
manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
interference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz frequency
and can be inserted only one way.
for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and
some long-range cordless telephone systems.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave
ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
CAUTION: • Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 4. Insert the battery pack.
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically 5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF designed for wet locations.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Base Station
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and
display
place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or
TALK/CALL BACK you may mount it on the wall.
(button) delete (button)
CALLER ID-VOLUME (5)
(button)
(button)
mem
(memory button)
format/trans chan
(channel button)
button)
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the base
and the other end into a modular jack.
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
#PAUSE/ringer
*EXIT/tone
jack at the back of the base.
(button) (button)
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying
the battery is charging. The unit will take 20 seconds to register and verify its security
mute/menu code. READY shows in the handset's display.
flash/call waiting
(button) (button)
NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may display
UNAVAILABLE when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. You
must then place all handsets on the main base cradle for 20
seconds to re-register.
5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge
the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use
only the 5-2748 (gray) or 5-2749 (black) power adaptor listed in
the user's guide. This power adaptor is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Wall Mounting
page (button)
1. Turn the base over.
(indicator) 2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of
the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push
down and snap the pedestal into place.
3. 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.)
NOTE : If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power adaptor
cord and store inside the wall mounting pedestal.
Setup
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code,
model 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model Ringer On/Off, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Transfer ON/OFF and Default Setting.
5-2522, which are compatible with this unit.
During programming, you may press the mute/menu 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/tone button.
Display Language
1. Press the mute/menu button until 41ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 1ENG is
the 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 the handset to
enter your selection.
battery 3. Press mute/menu again to save.
pack
black wire Handset Name
1. Press the mute/menu button until ENTER NAME shows in the display.
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters).
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter the
red wire
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..
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the delete button to backspace
and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).
NOTE: In case of power failure, the handset may display
3. Press mute/menu again to save.
UNAVAILABLE when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. You
NOTE : If no name is entered, READY shows in the display.
must then place the handset on the main base for 20 seconds to
Local Area Code
reset the unit.
Pre-dialing
1. Press the mute/menu button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. - - - is
the default.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area code.
2. Dial a telephone number (the number you dial shows in the display).
3. Press mute/menu again to save.
NOTE: If you make a mistake dialing the number, use the delete
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the delete button to erase a
button to backspace and erase the wrong number, and enter the
wrong number.
correct number.
Ringer ON/OFF 3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on that handset. The number automatically dials
and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the display.
1. Press the mute/menu button until RINGER 41 ON shows in the display.
4. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again to hang up.
1 ON is the default.
NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to
scroll to 1 ON or 2 OFF.
Redial
3. Press mute/menu to save.
While the phone is ON (in TALK mode), press the redial button to redial the last number
NOTE: If you turn the ringer off, RINGER OFF shows on the display.
you dialed (up to 32 digits).
Ringer Tone
- OR -
While the phone is OFF (in standby mode), press the redial button and then the
You can choose from 3 ring tones.
TALK/CALL BACK button to redial the last number.
1. Press the mute/menu button until RINGER TONE 401 shows in the display.
Flash
01 is the default.
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button on the handset to select from 01 to 03.
Use the flash/call waiting button to activate custom calling services such as call
3. Press mute/menu to save. waiting, which are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK button to activate custom
Tone/Pulse
calling services such as call waiting or you'll hang up the phone.
1. Press the mute/menu button until 41 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.
Channel Button
1 TONE is the default.
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to While talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually change the
scroll to 1 TONE or 2 PULSE.
channel to improve reception and reduce noise or static on the line. Press and release
3. Press mute/menu to save. the chan button to move to the next clear channel.
Exit
Transfer ON/OFF
Press the *EXIT/tone button to cancel any command you initiated.
In order to use the Call Transfer feature (applicable ONLY with additional handsets),
Page
you must have the Transfer ON/OFF set to ON through the menu of the transferring
handset.
This feature assists in locating a misplaced handset.
1. Press the mute/menu button until TRANSFER 41 OFF shows in the display.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch tone pad on the handset
minutes until you press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset or the page button
and select 1OFF.
on the base.
3. Press mute/menu again to save.
NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.
Default Setting
Ringer ON/OFF Shortcut
You may return handset settings to the factory default setup using this menu.
Apart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer. Make sure
1. Press the mute/menu button until DEFAULT 4NO shows in the display. NO is
the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
the default.
1. Press the #PAUSE/ringer button to go to the RINGER ON/OFF menu.
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button on the handset to scroll to YES or NO. RINGER 41 ON shows in the display. 1 ON is the default.
NOTE: If you choose YES, all settings in the programmable menu
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to
return to the factory defaults.
scroll to 1 ON or 2 OFF.
3. Press mute/menu to save.
3. Press the #PAUSE/ringer button to save your selection. You will hear a
Cordless Phone Basics
confirmation tone.
Volume
Charge/In Use Indicator
When the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button to
The phone is ON when the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit. The handset visual
adjust the listening level. Choose from five volume settings. VOL 1 is the lowest volume
ringer and base indicator flash when you receive a call.
and VOL 5 is the highest volume.
Answering a Call
NOTE: The phone will automatically reset VOL 5 to VOL 4 after you
hang up.
1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK button.
Mute
2. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again or place the handset on the
base cradle to hang up.
Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.
Making a Call
1. Press the mute/menu button. MUTE shows in the display. The party on the telephone
will not hear you.
1. 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. Press the mute/menu button when finished.
2. Dial a telephone number.
3. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again or place the handset on the
base cradle to hang up.
Temporary Tone
This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing
enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch tone services offered by
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need
to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touch tone mode allows
you 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 to
temporarily 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 in
the display. All registered handsets will be paged.
2. Press the format/trans button or TALK/CALL BACK on receiving handset to answer
call.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *EXIT/tone button
or the format/trans button on the originating handset.
NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferring
the call, then the handsets will be rung back (callback). If no
handset answers within 30 seconds, then the external call will be
automatically dropped.
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.
Caller ID name
Caller ID phone number
Caller ID Record Number
Time Date Caller status; NEW or REPEAT
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/
call waiting button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
Press the flash/call waiting button 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.