GE 25931 Series User Manual

Model 25931 Series
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on y our line which may harm the telephone network,
5.8 GHz Cordless 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
Handset Speakerphone
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
System User's Guide
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 encouraged to try to correct 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).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications
equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve 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 ordering copies.
Equipment Approval Information
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical
Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. Licensing
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
should contact your local telephone company.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure
must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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 installation instructions for
details.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
• 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. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your
THE LIGHTNING CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
telephone from your line. FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
WARNING: TO
HEAD WITHIN THE NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure PREVENT FIRE OR TRIANGLE IS A BACK). NO USER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions ALERTING YOU OF REFER SERVICING TO
HAZARD, DO NOT
"DANGEROUS QUALIFIED SERVICE
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified
EXPOSE THIS VOLTAGE" INSIDE PERSONNEL.
installer. THE PRODUCT.
PRODUCT TO RAIN
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom. OR MOISTURE.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Thomson Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Model 25931EK Indianapolis, IN 46290
00008536 (Rev. 0 Dom E) © 2006 Thomson Inc.
06-07
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China Marca(s) Registrada(s)
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.
TALK/CALL BACK
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.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
(for model 25931xx1)
(caller ID-volume
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
down button)
Battery
Handset compartment
Base battery pack cover
*EXIT/TONE
Belt
Wall mount Telephone AC power Handset
bracket line cord adaptor clip
DELETE/Channel
For Model 25931xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip,
battery pack and cover than shown above.
For Model 25931xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
Base Layout
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 25931xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
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
phone company to find out how to get one installed.
line jack
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
Installing the Phone
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby
TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
Installing the Handset Battery
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be
placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away
from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHz
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone.
and are separate from the handset.
If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner's
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to avoid
interference. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz frequency 3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. PLEASE REGISTER
CAUTION: for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
shows in the display.
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and
DO NOT OPEN
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
THE EXCLAMATION some long-range cordless telephone systems.
POINT WITHIN THE and can be inserted only one way.
TRIANGLE IS A
Important Installation Guidelines
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS • Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT. ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
4. Insert the battery pack.
designed for wet locations.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line
NOTE: After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place
has been disconnected at the network interface.
the handset in the main base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
• 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
you may mount it on the wall.
(button)
SPEAKER
(button)
cid/vol (-)
cid/vol (+)
(caller ID-volume
up button)
Memory
Redial (button)
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the
(button)
base and the other end into a modular jack.
FORMAT/Transfer
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
(button)
jack on the bottom of the base.
#RINGER/PAUSE
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying
(button) (button)
the battery is charging. The unit will take 20 seconds to register and verify its security
code. READY shows in the handset's display.
FLASH/Call wait
(button) (button) 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: Use only the 5-2501 power adaptor that came with
MENU/Mute (button)
this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.
Wall Mounting
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. Then push
down and snap the pedestal into place.
page
3. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide
(button)
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
charge/in use
(indicator) There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code,
Ringer Volume, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Transfer and Default Setting.
During programming, you may press the MENU/Mute 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 MENU/Mute button until 4 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 1ENG is
the default.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery 2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter
your selection.
model 5-2548, which is compatible with this unit.
3. Press MENU/Mute again to save.
Handset Name
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until ENTER NAME shows in the display. READY is
the default.
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters).
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
battery
times for the second letter L. Press the 1 key to insert a space between the L and the
pack
S. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press
red wire
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/Channel button to
PRESS DOWN
backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).
FIRMLY
black wire
3. Press MENU/Mute again to save.
Local Area Code
3. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. - - - is
NOTE: In case of power failure, the handset may display
the default.
UNAVAILABLE when the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button is
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area code.
pressed. You must then place the handset on the main base for 20
3. Press MENU/Mute again to save. seconds to reset the unit.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the DELETE/Channel button to Pre-dialing
erase a wrong number.
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
Ringer Volume
2. Dial a telephone number (the number you dial shows in the display).
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until RINGER 41 HIGH shows in the display.
NOTE: If you make a mistake dialing the number, use the DELETE/
1 HIGH is the default.
Channel button to backspace and erase the wrong number, and
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll enter the correct number.
to 1 HIGH, 2 LOW, or 3 OFF.
3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on that handset. The number auto-
matically dials and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the
3. Press MENU/Mute to save.
display.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows on the display.
4. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again to hang up.
Ringer Tone
NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
You can choose from either ringtones (01-03) or melodies (04-13).
Redial
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until RINGER TONE 401 shows in the display.
01 is the default. While the phone is ON (in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE mode), press the Redial button to
redial the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits).
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button on the handset to select from 01 to 13.
- OR -
3. Press MENU/Mute to save.
While the phone is OFF (in standby mode), press the Redial button and then the
Tone/Pulse
TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to redial the last number.
Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse dialing. If Flash
you aren't sure which dialing system you have, set the telephone to tone dialing and
make a test call. If the call connects, the setting is correct. If the call does not connect, Use the FLASH/Call wait button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting,
set the telephone to pulse dialing. which are available through your local phone company.
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until 41 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.
TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK button to activate custom
1 TONE is the default. calling services such as call waiting or you'll hang up the phone.
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll
Channel Button
to 1 TONE or 2 PULSE.
While talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually change the
3. Press MENU/Mute to save.
channel to improve reception and reduce noise or static on the line. Press and release
Transfer ON/OFF
the DELETE/Channel button to move to the next clear channel.
Exit
In order to use the Call Transfer feature (applicable ONLY with additional handsets), you
must have the Transfer ON/OFF set to ON through the menu of each handset.
Press the *EXIT/TONE button to cancel any command you initiated.
1). Press the MENU/Mute button until TRANSFER 41OFF shows in the display. 1OFF is
Page
the default.
This feature assists in locating a misplaced handset.
2) Use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the touch tone pad on the handset and select 2ON.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2
3) Press MENU/Mute again to save.
minutes until you press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset or the page button
Default Setting
on the base.
NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until DEFAULT 4NO shows in the display. NO is
the default. Ringer high/low/off Shortcut
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button on the handset to scroll to YES or NO.
Apart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer. Make sure
3. Press MENU/Mute to save. You will hear a confirmation tone. the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
Cordless Phone Basics
1. Press the #RINGER/PAUSE button to go to the RINGER VOLUME menu.
RINGER 41HIGH shows in the display. 1HIGH is the default.
Charge/In Use Indicator
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll to
The phone is ON when the TALK/CALL BACK indicator on the handset and the charge/in use 1HIGH, 2LOW or 3OFF.
indicator on the base is lit. The handset and base indicators flash when you receive a call.
3. Press the #RINGER/PAUSE button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation
Answering a Call tone.
Volume
1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK or
SPEAKER button. When the phone is ON (in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE mode) press the cid/vol ( - or + )
button to adjust the listening level. Choose from four volume settings. VOL 1 is the
2. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up. lowest volume and VOL 4 is the highest volume.
Mute
Making a Call
1. Pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. Wait for the Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.
dial tone. The call timer starts counting minutes and seconds in the display.
1. Press the MENU/Mute button. MUTE shows in the display. The party on the telephone
2. Dial a telephone number. will not hear you.
2. Press the MENU/Mute button when finished.
Switching between the Speakerphone and Handset
1. If you are using the handset earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone, press
the SPEAKER button, you can then press SPEAKER button again to end conversation.
2. If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the handset earpiece, press
the TALK/CALL BACK button, you can then press the TALK/CALL BACK button again to
end conversation.
Temporary Tone
The 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.
NOTE: The transfer feature MUST be set to ON, this can be done
through each handset's setup menu function, Transfer ON/OFF.
1. Press the FORMAT/transfer button on the originating handset. TRANSFERRING
shows in the display. All registered handsets will be paged.
2. Press the FORMAT/transfer 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.
Time Date Number of calls
Caller ID phone number Caller ID name
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 timeo f
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 wait button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press
FLASH/Call wait 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.