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GE 25893 User Manual

5.8 ghz cordless call waiting caller id telephone/ answering system
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25893
5.8 GHz Cordless Call
Waiting Caller ID Telephone/
Answering System
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 25893 5.8 GHz Cordless Call Waiting Caller ID Telephone/ Answering System User’s Guide We bring good things to life.

  • Page 2: Nformation

    QUIPMENT PPROVAL 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: Nterference Nformation

    NTERFERENCE NFORMATION 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS QUIPMENT PPROVAL NFORMATION ... 3 NTERFERENCE NFORMATION FCC RF E XPOSURE EQUIREMENTS ... 3 EARING OMPATIBILITY ... 6 NTRODUCTION ... 7 EFORE EGIN ... 7 ARTS HECKLIST ELEPHONE EQUIREMENTS ... 8 ANDSET AND AYOUT ... 9 NSTALLATION MPORTANT NSTALLATION ...
  • Page 5 EVIEWING AND ELETING ... 24 UMBERS ... 24 DVANCED EATURES ... 24 EMPORARY ... 25 EMOTE CCESS ... 25 ORDLESS ANDSET NSWERING YSTEM NDICATOR CREENING ALLS FROM THE ... 25 EMORY CCESSING THE NSWERING NOTHER OCATION HANGING THE ECURITY LIP AND PTIONAL EADSET ONNECTING THE...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION 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. 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 guide.

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    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 ANDSET AND AYOUT handset indicator antenna display TALK/call back cid/vol up button mute/format button memory button cid/vol down button play/stop button redial button skip button review button exit button pause button delete/answerer button flash button program button erase button antenna page button answerer on/off button charge/in use indicator...

  • Page 9: Handset And Base Layout Installation

    NSTALLATION • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. •...

  • Page 10: Nstalling The Wall Mounting

    NSTALLING THE HONE 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack (RJ11C). 2. Plug the AC power supply into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the power jack on the back of the base. CAUTION: Use only ATLINKS, Inc.

  • Page 11: Answering System Setup

    OUNTING NOTE: For best results, charge the telephone/answering system on a flat surface before hanging it on the wall. 1. Turn the base over. 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.

  • Page 12: Speaker Volume

    3. Press and hold the hour button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.). Example: 12AM , 1AM , or 12PM , 1PM . 4. Press and hold the min button to set the minute. The time advances in 5-minute intervals. 5.

  • Page 13: Ecording The Eviewing The

    ECORDING THE UTGOING 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. 2. Press and hold the announce button. 3.

  • Page 14: Alls From The Essage

    CREENING ALLS FROM THE You may screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to begin leaving a message (to hear who is calling), then pick up the handset, and press TALK/ callback to speak to the caller. The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone.

  • Page 15: Leaving A Memo

    3. To erase a message from the handset: • Press answerer/delete button to enter into the handset remote access operation. • Press play/stop on the handset (the 2 button). The message plays. • Press erase (the 0 button) to erase the message during message playback.
  • Page 16 3. Press program to confirm. NOTE: Press the EXIT button once to keep the previous setting and return to the standby screen. NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - - , press delete/answerer when SET AREA CODE shows in the display. ULSE Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse dialing.

  • Page 17: Elephone Peration

    ELEPHONE PERATION AKING A 1. Press the TALK/callback button. 2. When you hear a dial tone, dial a telephone number. 3. When finished, press the TALK/callback button again to hang up. 1. Dial the phone number first, then press the TALK/callback button. 2.

  • Page 18: Volume

    TIP: Don't use the TALK/callback button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone. OLUME When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL left (-) or right (+) arrow button to adjust the volume of the handset's earpiece to a comfortable level. There are four settings to choose from.

  • Page 19: Call Waiting Caller Id

    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. The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review. Caller ID phone number AITING ALLER...

  • Page 20: Ecords

    2. Press the CID/VOL left (-) arrow button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest. 3. Press the CID/VOL right (+) arrow button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest. CID R ELETING A ECORD...

  • Page 21: Storing Cid Records In Storing A Redial Number Dialing Acid Number

    3. Press any number key (0-9) to store the phone number in that memory location. 4. Press memory and ENTER NAME shows on the display. 5. Use the handset number pad to enter the name, then press memory and ENTER TEL NUMBR shows on the display. 6.

  • Page 22: Changing The Number Femory

    3. If the number does not dial as shown, press the mute/format button. Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits are shown. 4. Press TALK/callback to dial the number. EMORY Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in memory.
  • Page 23 IALING A TORED 1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/callback button. 2. Press the memory button. 3. Press the number (0-9) for the desired memory location. The number dials automatically. 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode). 2.

  • Page 24: Sequence

    NSERTING A AUSE IN THE Press the # pause button to insert a delay in the dialing sequence of a stored telephone number. A pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone).

  • Page 25: Remote Access

    EMOTE CCESS You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any tone-dial compatible telephone. ORDLESS ANDSET 1. Press the answerer/delete button to access the answering system. 2. Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons (see "Answering System Operation.").

  • Page 26: Accessing The Answering

    You should erase some messages so the answering system can record new messages. NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To access the answering system, enter your 3-digit security code after you hear the beep. CCESSING THE NSWERING You can access your answering system from any touch-tone phone by...

  • Page 27: Lip And

    3. Enter the new 3-digit security code. 4. Press * TONE again. LIP AND ONNECTING THE To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt clip into the slots on each side of the handset. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place. ONNECTING AN PTIONAL Each handset can be used with an optional headset for hands free operation.

  • Page 28: Changing The Battery

    HANGING THE CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery 5-2548 that is compatible with this unit. Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2.

  • Page 29: Andset Sound Signals

    ANDSET OUND Signal A long warbling tone (with ringer on) Three short beeps (several times) Single beep every 7 seconds ID M ISPLAY ESSAGES The following messages shows the status of the phone, provides Caller ID information, or helps you set up and use your phone. ERROR ENTER TEL NUMBR ENTER NAME...

  • Page 30: Essages

    BLOCKED NAME INCOMPLETE DATA LINE IN USE SEARCHING OUT OF RANGE LONG DISTANCE Low Battery REPT NO DATA EMPTY NO CALLS CALL WAITING ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS NSWERING YSTEM The following messages show the status of the answering system or help you set up and use the system 0-59 CL (blinking)

  • Page 31: Nswering Ystem Isplay Roubleshooting Uide

    An (blinking) F (blinking) Six bars (blinking) LA (Line Access) ROUBLESHOOTING ORDLESS HONE OLUTIONS No dial tone • Check or repeat installation steps: Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack.

  • Page 32: Cordless Phone Solutions Caller Id Solutions

    You experience static, noise, or fading in and out • Change channels. • The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base. • Relocate the base. Make sure the base is not plugged into an outlet with another household appliance.
  • Page 33 Caller ID Error Message • The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates either the presence of noises on the line, or that an invalid message has been sent from the telephone company.

  • Page 34: Eneral Product Care

    ENERAL RODUCT To keep your telephone 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 35: Ervice

    ERVICE 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. This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents.
  • Page 36 NDEX Accessing the Answering System from Another Location 26 Accessory Order Form 38 Advanced Features 24 Answering a Call 17 Answering System Display Messages 30 Answering System Indicator 25 Answering System Operation 13 Answering System Setup 11 Answering System Solutions 33 Battery Safety Precautions 28 Before You Begin 7 Belt Clip and Optional Headset 27...
  • Page 37 Making a Call 17 Memory 22 Memory Full 14, 25 Message Playback 14 Messages Indicator 13 Mute 18 Paging the Handset 18 Parts Checklist 7 Programmable Menus 15 Receiving and Storing Calls 19 Recording the Outgoing Announcement 13 Redial 17 Remote Access 25 Reviewing and Deleting Stored Numbers 24...

  • Page 38: Imited Warranty

    IMITED ARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year, from date of purchase. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •...
  • Page 40 ATLINKS USA, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Model 25893 Indianapolis, IN 46290 16246310 (Rev. 1 English Only) © 2003 ATLINKS USA, Inc. 03-38 Trademark(s) ® Registered Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)

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