GE 25826, 55903980, 25826GC User Manual

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5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Handsfree Handset /Answering System with Call Waiting Caller ID User’s Guide

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US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

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 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 as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

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 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 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.

• 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 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 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies.

FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT

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 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.

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION:

EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ....... 2

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2

FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT2

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ....... 2

INTRODUCTION ..................................... 5

DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM................. 6

HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT ................. 7

BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 8

PARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 8

TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 8

INSTALLATION ....................................... 9

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .. 9

INSTALLING THE PHONE ......................... 9

WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ............. 13

PROGRAMMING THE TELEPHONE ........ 13

MEMORY ........................................... 13

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN

MEMORY ....................................... 13

LANGUAGE .................................... 15

HANDSET NAME ............................. 15

AREA CODE ................................... 16

RINGER VOLUME ............................. 17

RINGER MELODY ............................ 18

VIP MELODY ..................................... 19

ASSIGNING, REVIEWING, CHANGING OR

DELETING A VIP MELODY ................ 19

TO ASSIGN ............................. 19

TO REVIEW/CHANGE/DELETE: .... 21

ETTING THE SECURITY CODE ........... 21

HANDSET REGISTRATION .................. 22

HANDSET DEREGISTRATION ............... 24

DEFAULT........................................ 26

TELEPHONE BASICS ............................. 27

RINGER SETTING SHORTCUT ............. 27

HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE ................. 27

CHARGE/IN USE INDICATOR ............... 28

MAKING A CALL ............................. 28

MAKING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET

SPEAKERPHONE .................... 28

ANSWERING A CALL WITH THE

HANDSET ...................................... 28

ANSWERING A CALL WITH THE

HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE ...... 28

CALL TIMER ................................... 29

AUTO STANDBY .............................. 29

CALL WAITING ............................... 29

FLASH ........................................... 29

REDIAL .......................................... 29

EXIT ............................................. 30

PAGING ......................................... 30

HANDSET TO HANDSET PAGING ........ 30

PAGING FROM BASE/GROUP PAGING .. 30

TRANSFERRING CALLS ...................... 31

MUTE ........................................... 32

VOLUME CONTROL ................... 32

INTERCOM ...................................... 33

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ............ 33

RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL ... 34 RECEIVING AN EXTERNAL TELEPHONE CALL

DURING AN INTERCOM CALL ............. 34

USING INTERCOM OR CONFERENCE

WITH

EXTERNAL CALLS ......... 34

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ............. 35

INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING

SEQUENCE ..................................... 36

REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING

STORED NUMBERS .......................... 36

TO REVIEW ............................. 36

TO CHANGE ............................ 36

TO DELETE ............................. 37

DIALING A STORED NUMBER WITH THE

HANDSET ....................................... 38

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ......... 38

CALLER ID (CID) ............................... 39

RECEIVING AND STORING CID RECORDS39

REVIEWING CID RECORDS ................ 39

TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO

MEMORY ....................................... 40

DIALING A CID NUMBER .................. 41

DELETING THE CID RECORD SHOWING IN

THE

DISPLAY .................................. 42

DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ........... 43

CID ERRORS .................................. 44

ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP .............. 44

TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF

AND

ON ........................................ 44

VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 44

RECORDING THE OUTGOING

ANNOUNCEMENT ............................ 44

REVIEWING THE OUTGOING

ANNOUNCEMENT ............................ 46

ERASING YOUR RECORDED OUTGOING

ANNOUNCEMENT ............................ 46

RETURNING TO THE DEFAULT OUTGOING

ANNOUNCEMENT ............................ 46

SETTING THE DAY AND T IME............. 46

TO SET THE DAY ..................... 47

TO SET THE HOUR ................... 47

TO SET THE MINUTES .............. 47

SETTING THE RINGS TO ANSWER ....... 47

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ................. 47

MESSAGE COUNTER ........................ 48

MAILBOX INDICATOR ........................ 48

MESSAGE PLAYBACK ....................... 49

ERASING MESSAGES ....................... 49

MEMO .......................................... 50

SCREENING CALLS ................... 50

REMOTE ACCESS ................................ 50

ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM WITH

THE

CORDLESS HANDSET ................. 51

ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM

FROM

ANOTHER LOCATION ................ 51

MEMORY FULL ............................... 51

REPLACING THE BATTERY ..................... 52

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 53

HEADSET INSTALLATION ....................... 53

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO

THE

HANDSET ................................. 53

DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 53

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .................. 55

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................... 56

GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 58

CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ............... 59

INDEX ............................................... 60

SERVICE ............................................ 62

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 63

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM ................... 64

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.

Congratulations on purchasing this GE cordless telephone/answering system with Call Waiting Caller ID. This telephone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can reach its full potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this instruction book. This telephone is a multifunction product for use with Call Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.

Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:

• view the name and telephone number of a caller while you are on the phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).

• identify callers before you answer the phone.

• view the time and date of each incoming call.

• record up to 99 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handset and the base.

• know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.

• screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get prepared before answering a call.

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.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, 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 Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling while you are on the phone.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to 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. Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHz/

2.4 GHz frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. Typical devices that may use the 5.8 GHz/2.4 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

There is a unique digital security code programmed in each unit. When the base and the handset is powered up the first time, the handset automatically registers with the base ready for normal use.

NOTE: If more than one handset is registered with the base, registration takes approximately one minute.

HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT

charge

in use

delete

ans on/off

play/stop

memo

announce

play/stop

volume

play/stop

page

skiprew

CID/VOL

call

back

talk spk

skiprew

play

exit pause

erase

format answer

flash

prog

select

delete redial

int

conf

memory

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

Back side

mailbox 2/play/ stop button

page button

mailbox 1/ play/stop button

mailbox 3/ play/stop button

announce button

minute button

hour button

day/time check button

memo button

volume button

skip button

message counter

charge/in use indicator

ans on/off button

delete button

review button

delete/redial button

prog/select button

format/mute button

*/exit button

play/stop button

review button

talk/callback button

display CID/VOL button

memory button

int/conf button

flash/answer button

erase button

#/pause button

skip button

spk button

AC power converter

Charge indicator

charging cradle (models 25826GE and 25826GC only)*

RING SELECT

TOLL SAVER

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

PARTS CHECKLIST

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS

To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.

* Model 25826GE is packaged with 2 handsets, 2 battery compartment

covers, 2 battery packs, and a handset charging cradle with AC power converter.

* Model 25826GC is packaged with 3 handsets, 3 battery compartment

covers, 3 battery packs, 2 handset charging cradles with AC power converters, and 1 headset.

Base

Handset(s)*Mounting pedestal

AC power converter

Telephone line cord

Battery pack(s)*

Modular telephone line jack

Wall plate

Battery compartment cover(s)*

charge in use

delete

ans on/off

play/stop

memo

announce

play/stop

volume

play/stop

page

skiprew

CID/VOL

call back

talk spk

skiprew

play

stop

exit pause

erase

format answer

fla

prog select

delete redial

int conf

memory

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

charging cradle(s) (models 25826GE and 25826GC only)*

headset (model 25826GC only)*

INSTALLATION

• 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.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, other phones, or modems.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power outlet.

• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such 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

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and telephone wall jack (RJ11C).

2. Plug the AC power converter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the power jack on the back of the base.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power converter 5-2620 (black) or 5-2627 (white) that came with this unit. Using other power converters may damage the unit.

3. Install the handset battery.

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

• Lift the battery pack and connect it's plug to the jack inside the compartment.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the compartment as shown in the illustration.

• Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

NOTE: If the handset battery is not installed or the battery pack is not properly connected inside the battery compartment, the handset displays “NO BATTERY” when the handset is placed in the base cradle.

4. Connect the telephone line cord by plugging one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base marked TEL LINE and other end into a telephone wall jack.

NOTE: One base can support up to four handsets.

5. If you purchased model 25825, place the handset in the base cradle. The charge indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging.

If you purchased model 25826GE, place one handset in the base cradle, then plug the charging cradle into an electrical outlet, and place the other handset in the cradle. The charge indicators turn on to indicate the battery is charging.

If you purchased model 25826GC, place one handset in the base cradle, then plug both charging cradles into an electrical outlet, and place a handset in each cradle. The charge indicators turn on to indicate the battery is charging.

6. Allow the handset(s) to charge on a flat surface, such as a desk or table top, for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don't properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.

BLACK WIRE

RED WIRE

BATTERY

PRESS DOWN FIRMLY

CID/VOL

call back

talk spk

skiprew

exit pause

erase

format answer

mute

prog select

delete redial

int

conf

memory

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

CID/VOL

call back

talk spk

skiprew

stop

exit pause

erase

format answer

fla

prog select

int

conf

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

CID/VOL

call back

talk spk

skiprew

o p

exit pause

erase

format answer

prog select

delete redial

int

conf

memory

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

CID/VOL

call

back

talk spk

skiprew

stop

exit pause

erase

format answer

fla

prog select

int

conf

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

CID/VOL

call

back

talk spk

skiprew

stop

exit pause

erase

format answer

flash

prog select

delete redial

int

conf

memory

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

CID/VOL

call

back

talk spk

skiprew

stop

exit pause

erase

format answer

flas

prog select

int

conf

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

Model 25825

Model 25826GE

Model 25826GC

NOTE:There are two ways to install the mounting pedestal.

• To place the base in an upright position attach the pedestal to the bottom back of the base, snapping it into place. See figure A.

• To place the base in a reclining position rotate the pedestal 180 degrees and attach it to the top back of the base, snapping it into position. See figure B.

Figure B

Figure A

WALL MOUNTING THE BASE

NOTE: For best results, leave the base on a flat surface during initial charging

before you hang it on the wall.

1. Turn the base over.

2. Remove the mounting pedestal.

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.)

PROGRAMMING THE TELEPHONE

NOTE: There are eleven programmable menus available : Add Memory,

Language, Handset Name, Local Area Code, Ringer Volume, Ringer Melody, VIP Melody, Security Code, Registration, De-registration, and Factory Default.

NOTE: To enter the programming mode (main menu), press the prog/select button in standby mode. To exit the main menu, press the */exit button to return to standby mode.

MEMORY

Each handset has separate memory dialing storage areas, and can store a maximum of fifty 15-character names and 24-digit telephone numbers.

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/select button.

CID/VOL

call back

talk spk

skiprew

play

exit pause

erase

format answer

fla

ute

prog select

delete redial

int conf

memory

wxyz

mno

def

abc

jkl

tuv

pqrs

ghi

oper

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

ADD MEMORY

4. Press the prog/select button and

ENTER NAME

shows on the display.

NOTE: If you don’t want to enter the name, skip step 5.

5. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter 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 1 second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the first and last name. 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/redial button on the handset to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).

6. Press the prog/select button to save. The display shows

ENTER TEL NUMBR

7. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter the telephone number (up to 24 digits, including pauses) and press the prog/select button again to save. The unit beeps to confirm and returns to the main menu.

ADD MEMORY

ENTER TEL NUMBR

ENTER NAME

ADD MEMORY

MAIN MENU

ADD MEMORY LANGUAGE

8. To enter another name and number in a different memory location, repeat step 3 to 7 again.

LANGUAGE

1. Make sure your handset is OFF (not in talk mode).

2. Press the prog/select button while in standby mode to enter the main menu.

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

LANGUAGE.

4. Press the prog/select button.

5. Use touch-tone pad to select

1ENG, 2FRA , 3ESP,

or use the CID/VOL (

or ) button to scroll to

1ENG, 2FRA, or 3ESP. ENG

(English) is the

default setting.

6. Press the prog/select button to confirm. The confirmation screen displays if any changes are made and then returns to the main menu.

HANDSET NAME

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press prog/select button.

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

HANDSET NAME MENU

LANGUAGE HANDSET NAME

MAIN MENU

SELECT LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP

LANGUAGE

MAIN MENU

LANGUAGE HANDSET NAME

FRANCAIS

LANGUAGE

4. Press the prog/select button.

5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the handset name. 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. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, press 1 key to add a space. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 6 key once for the letter M. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 8 key for the letter T. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

NOTE: If a name is already stored in the handset, you may remove it by pressing the delete/redial button.

NOTE: If you make a mistake press the delete/redial key to backspace and erase the wrong character.

6. Press the prog/select button to save the name The confirmation screen shows for two seconds, then returns to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

AREA CODE

If you entered a 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local seven digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code display as the full ten-digit number.

HANDSET NAME

ENTER NAME

BILL SMITH

HANDSET NAME

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the prog/select button.

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

AREA CODE

4. Press the prog/select.

5. Use the handset touch-tone pad to enter your three digit area code.

6. Press prog/select again. The confirmation screen shows for two seconds, and then returns to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

RINGER VOLUME

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the prog/select button.

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

RINGER VOLUME

4. Press the prog/select button.

MAIN MENU

HANDSET NAME AREA CODE

SET AREA CODE

‐ ‐ ‐

AREA CODE

MAIN MENU

AREA CODE RINGER VOLUME

1 2 3

AREA CODE

5. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button or use the handset touch-tone pad to enter 1, 2 or 3.

6. Press prog/select again. The confirmation screen shows for two seconds, and then returns to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

NOTE: If RINGER is turned OFF, the handset displays RINGER OFF.

RINGER MELODY

You may choose from six different polyphonic melodies plus one ringer tone.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the prog/select button.

3. Use the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

RINGER MELODY

4. Press prog/select again.

5. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button, or use the touch tone pad on the handset to select a melody. The default value is

MELODY 1

RINGER VOLUME

SET LEVEL 1HI 2LOW 3OFF

LEVEL‐LOW

RINGER VOLUME

MAIN MENU

RINGER VOLUME RINGER MELODY

SET MELODY

RINGER MELODY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6. Press the prog/select button again to save. The confirmation screen shows for two seconds, and then returns to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

VIP MELODY

This features allow you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the VIP melody will ring instead of the normal ring. You may choose from six different polyphonic melodies plus one ringer tone.

NOTE: This feature only works when the following conditions are met.

1. You have subscribed to Caller ID.

2. You have your Caller ID record transferred to the memory. (Refer to Transferring CID Records To Memory).

ASSIGNING, REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING A VIP MELODY

TO ASSIGN:

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press prog/select button to enter into

MAIN MENU

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

VIP MELODY

4. Press prog/select button when the cursor  key prompted to

VIP MELODY

5. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to your desired VIP location. If the location is available, it will display as below.

MELODY‐4

RINGER MELODY

MAIN MENU

RINGER MELODY

VIP MELODY

6. A total of 10 VIP can be stored. Press prog/select button to select the VIP memory location. The

SELECT MEMORY

screen displays for 2

seconds, and then displays the memory records.

7. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to your desired memory record.

8. Press prog/select button to confirm the selection.

SET MELODY

screen displays.

9. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button or the touch tone pad to select the desired ringer melody. The melodies ring accordingly.

10. Press prog/select select button to confirm your selection. The confirmation screen displays for two seconds and returns to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

VIP MELODY

JOHN SMITH

VIP1‐MELODY 7

SET MELODY

VIP MELODY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SELECT MEMORY

VIP MELODY

JOHN SMITH

317‐123‐4567

VIP 1

EMPTY

VIP MELODY

TO REVIEW/CHANGE/DELETE:

1. Repeat steps 1 - 5 in previous section.

2. If there is a VIP which has already been assigned to this location, it will toggle to display that VIP name and number in 2 second intervals.

3. You can change, delete or return to previous menu:

a)Press prog/select button to re-assign the VIP record by following

the same procedure described in points 6 to 10 of the previous section, or

b)Press delete/redial button to delete the VIP record

DELETE VIP # ?

will show on the display. Press delete/redial button again to confirm the deletion, or

c) Press exit to return to previous menu.

SETTING THE SECURITY CODE

This unit provides you with the ability to access the answering system from a tone dialing telephone in another location. The security code is required for remote access, and it prevents unauthorized access to your answering system. The default code is

#123

, and you may change the last 3 digits of the security code with any handset registered to the unit. The security code has to start with #.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press prog/select button to enter into

MAIN MENU

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

SECURITY CODE

VIP MELODY

VIP 3

MELODY 7

VIP MELODY

JOHN SMITH

317‐123‐4567

4. Press prog/select button.

5. Default is

#123

. Enter “#” and any other 3 digits.

6. Press prog/select button to confirm. The confirmation screen shows for

two seconds, and then returns to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

NOTE: 1) If the security code does not start with “ # “, the handset displays “START WITH #” to remind the user that the code has to start with “ # “ followed with 3 digits.

HANDSET REGISTRATION

READ THIS NOTE: Your handset(s) is pre-registered and ready to use.

Registered handsets display HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2, and HANDSET 3. It is not recommended or necessary to re-register the handset. If you purchased an extra handset separately (model 25802), follow this procedure to register the extra handset. One base can support up to four handsets.

During the registration process, keep your handset near the base. When your handset shows the following:

SET CODE

123

SECURITY CODE

258

SECURITY CODE

HANDSET NEEDS

REGISTRATION

MAIN MENU

VIP MELODY

SECURITY CODE

1. Press the prog/select button.

2. Use the touch-tone pad or the CID/VOL ( or ) button to select

1YES

The default setting is

2NO

NOTE: If you select 2NO, your handset cannot be registered and will not work.

3. Press the prog/select button and

HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP

and

PRESS PROG KEY AFTER BASE BEEP

shows in the display.

4. Press and hold the page button on the base until you hear a long

confirmation tone. The charge/in use indicator will blink.

5. Press the prog/select button on the handset after you hear the base

beep.

. shows in the display. If registration is successful,

HANDSET # REGISTERED

displays for two seconds, followed by the

HANDSET NAME

entry screen.

HOLD BASE PAGE WAIT FOR BEEP

REGISTRATION

PRESS PROG KEY

AFTER BASE BEEP

REGISTRATION

1YES 2NO

HANDSET #

REGISTRATION

REGISTERED

NOTE: Registration should only take about 1 minute. If there is no response after 1 minute, press the *exit button and re-start the registration process.

6. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the name.

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. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, press 1 key to add a space. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 6 key once for the letter M. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 8 key for the letter T. Briefly pause and the cursor moves to the next field. Press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

NOTE: If you make a mistake press the delete/redial button to backspace and erase the wrong character(s).

7. Press the prog/select button to save, and exit the standby mode, the

name shows in the display.

HANDSET DEREGISTRATION

Deregistration cancels a handset’s registration. During the de-registration process, it’s important to keep the handset near the base.

WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is deregistered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until the handset is re-registered.

1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

ENTER NAME

HANDSET NAME

2. Press the prog/select button.

3. Press the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

DE-REGISTRATION

4. Press prog/select and

DE-REGISTER? 1YES 2NO

shows in the display.

5. Use the CID/VOL ( or ) button or touch tone pad to select

1YES.

The

default setting is

2NO.

NOTE: If you select 2NO, your handset is not deregistered.

6. Press prog/select again,

MOVE NEAR TO BASE

displays until you move

the handset closer to the base. Then

CONFIRM? 1YES 2 NO

shows in

the display.

7. Use the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

1YES

. The default setting

1YES

NOTE: If you select 2NO, your handset is not deregistered.

MAIN MENU

REGISTRATION

DEREGISTRATION

DEREGISTER?

DEREGISTRATION

1YES 2NO

CONFIRM?

1YES 2NO

DEREGISTRATION

MOVE NEAR TO

BASE

DEREGISTRATION

8. Press the prog/select button to confirm the deregistration.

HANDSET #

DEREGISTERED

followed by

HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION

shows

in the display.

NOTE: If one or more handsets becomes lost, you should de-register all handsets (globally) to ensure proper system operation.

1. Press and hold the base page button on the base until the charge/in use indicator flashes and you hear a tone.

2. Press and hold the base page button again until the charge/in use flashes rapidly.

3. Press and release the page button on the base. The charge/in use indicator stops blinking and a confirmation signal is emitted which confirms all handsets are de-registered. Then the base initializes again and each handset displays HANDSET NEEDS REGISTRATION. You should also set the date/ time on the base answerer.

DEFAULT

As you become familiar with this system, you may prefer to use the system’s original settings. Follow the steps to return to the factory settings.

1. Make sure your handset is in menu mode and it is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Use the CID/VOL ( or ) button to scroll to

DEFAULT SETTING

3. Press the prog/select button.

4. Use the touch-tone pad to select

1YES

2NO

, or press the CID/VOL (

or ) button to scroll to

1YES

2NO

. The default setting is

HANDSET ?

DEREGISTERED

DEREGISTRATION

HANDSET NEEDS

REGISTRATION

• If you select

YES

, all settings in the programmable menu on the handset return to the factory default settings except Memory and VIP Melody.

• If you select

, your programmed setting are retained.

5. Press the prog/select button to save. The confirmation screen displays then returns to the main menu. You will hear a confirmation tone.

TELEPHONE BASICS

RINGER SETTING SHORTCUT

NOTE: In addition to setting the ringer level through the programmable

menu, you may also set it with the shortcut key.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the #PAUSE button, and

SET RINGER 1ON 2OFF

shows on

the display.

3. Press 1 to turn the ringer ON and 2 to turn it OFF. You will hear a confirmation tone, and the display returns to standby.

HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE

For hands-free operation and convenience, your multi-handset system is equipped with a handset speakerphone.

For best handset speakerphone performance, avoid the following:

• Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds.)

• Surfaces affected by vibration.

• Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.

Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:

• Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person to whom you are talking.

CHARGE/IN USE INDICATOR

When the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit, the handset is correctly seated in the cradle and is charging. The indicator flashes, when the base pages the handset, or when you receive an incoming call.

MAKING A CALL

1. Pick up the handset and press the talk/callback button. Listen for a dial tone.

2. Dial the desired number, or pre-dial the number first then press the talk/callback button.

3. When finished, press the talk/callback button again to hang up.

MAKING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE

1. Press the spk button on the handset. You will hear a dial tone.

2. Dial a number. Or, pre-dial the number and then press the spk button.

3. When finished, press the talk/callback button to hang up.

NOTE: You can enter up to 32 pre-dial digits. If you want to delete the pre-dial number you entered, press the delete/redial button until all of the digits are erased.

NOTE: The unit only supports tone dialing mode.

ANSWERING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET

1. When the phone rings, press the talk/callback button on the handset.

2. When finished, press the talk/callback button again to hang up.

ANSWERING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET SPEAKERPHONE

1. When the phone rings, press the spk button to answer a call.

2. When finished press talk/callback to hang up.

NOTE: If you are using the handset and want to switch to the handset speakerphone, press spk button once. Pressing the spk button a second time will turn the handset speaker phone off and back to the earpiece. At any time during a conversion, if talk/callback button is pressed, the line will be dropped and end the call.

CALL TIMER

After you press talk/callback or spk button on the handset, the built-in call timer shows in the display and counts the length of time of the call in minutes and seconds.

AUTO STANDBY

Placing the handset in the base cradle while the handset is off hook (during a call) automatically hangs up the handset.

CALL WAITING

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company, you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call you will hear a beep, which indicates another call is waiting on the line, and Caller ID information shows in the handset display. To connect to the waiting call, press the flash button on the handset, and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the flash button.

FLASH

Use the flash/answerer button on the handset to activate custom calling services, such as call waiting, which are available through your local phone company.

TIP: Don’t press the talk/callback or spk button on the handset to activate a custom calling service, such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

REDIAL

You may redial the last 4 numbers, each up to 32 digits long. If the number is longer than 32 digits, it won’t be stored in the redial list. To quickly redial the last number you dialed:

1. Press the talk/callback or spk button on the handset.

2. Press the redial button to redial the last number called.

-OR-

1. Press the redial button.

2. Use the CID/VOL ( or ) arrows to choose the number.

3. Press talk/callback or spk button on the handset and the number dials automatically.

NOTE: If you get a busy signal and want to keep dialing the number, press the redial button to quickly redial the number.

EXIT

Press the exit button on the handset to end an operation, such as TRANSFER or exit the programmable menu.

PAGING

This feature helps you locate a misplaced handset. All handsets must be registered to use the page function. If your handsets are not registered, follow the instructions in the Handset Registration section of this manual.

HANDSET TO HANDSET PAGING

NOTE: For model 25825, you must register an additional handset (model

25802) in order to use this feature.

Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).

1. Press the int/conf button on the handset.

2. Use the touch-tone pad on your handset to enter the handset number you want to page when

PAGING EXTENSION?

shows in the display. The

paged handset beeps for 2 minutes.

3. To cancel the page, press the *exit button, or press the int/conf button.

PAGING FROM BASE/GROUP PAGING

1. Press the page button on the base. All registered handsets (or the single handset on model 25825) beep for 2 minutes and “

PAGING

FROM BASE

” shows on each handset’s display.

PAGING

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