GE 25860 User Manual

25860

5.8 GHz Dual Cordless Handset Call
Waiting Caller ID Telephone/Answering
System User’s Guide

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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.

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Interference Information

SE E M ARK ING ON BO TTO M / BA CK OF PRO DUC T

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 EXC LAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANG LE IS

A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTI NG YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRU CTIONS
ACCOMPANY ING
THE PR ODUCT.

CAUTION:

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.

Hearing Aid Compatibility

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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Table of Contents

EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ..................2

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION .............................3

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY .............................3

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN .........................................6

PARTS CHECKLIST .......................................6

TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ..................6

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

INSTALLATION .................................................8

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ............8

INSTALLING THE PHONE ................................8

WALL MOUNTING .....................................10

REGISTRATION ..............................................10

ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP ...........................10

VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP ............................. 11

SPEAKER VOLUME ..................................... 11

RECORDING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT 11

REVIEWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT .................12

RINGER SELECT SWITCH ............................12

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .....................12

MESSAGES INDICATOR ...............................12

SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE ..............12

MESSAGE PLAYBACK .................................13

MEMORY FULL .........................................13

ERASING MESSAGES .................................13

LEAVING A MEMO .....................................14

TELEPHONE SET UP ......................................14

PROGRAMMABLE MENUS ...........................14

DISPLAY LANGUAGE ..................................14

LOCAL AREA CODE ...................................14

RINGER TONE ...........................................14

FACTORY DEFAULT ....................................15

TELEPHONE OPERATION ..................................15

MAKING A CALL .......................................15

ANSWERING A CALL ..................................15

CALL TRANSFER ........................................16

IN USE INDICATOR .....................................16

REDIAL ...................................................16

FLASH ....................................................16

VOLUME .................................................17

EXIT .......................................................17

MUTE .....................................................17

RINGER ON/OFF SWITCH ..........................17

PAGING THE HANDSET ...............................17

CALLER ID (CID) .........................................18

CALL WAITING CALLER ID ..........................18

RECEIVING AND STORING

CID INFORMATION ........................18

REVIEWING CID RECORDS ..........................19

DELETING A CID RECORD ..................... 19

DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ................19

STORING CID RECORDS IN MEMORY ...........19

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER .......................20

DIALING A CID NUMBER ...........................20

CHANGING THE NUMBER FORMAT ................21

MEMORY .....................................................21

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER

IN MEMORY .................................21

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ...................22

DIALING A STORED NUMBER .......................22

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ...................23

INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE

DIALING SEQUENCE .......................23

REVIEWING AND DELETING

STORED NUMBERS ........................23

ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................24

CHANNEL BUTTON ....................................24

REMOTE ACCESS ...........................................24

CORDLESS HANDSET .................................24

ANSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ............24

SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET ........24

MEMORY FULL .........................................25

ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM

FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ..............25

CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE ..................26

BELT CLIP AND OPTIONAL HEADSET .................26

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP .........................26

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET

TO THE HANDSET ..........................26

CHANGING THE BATTERY ................................27

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................27

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS .............................28

DISPLAY MESSAGES ......................................28

ANSWERING SYSTEM DISPLAY MESSAGES .........30

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .................................30

CORDLESS PHONE SOLUTIONS ....................30

CALLER ID SOLUTIONS ..............................31

ANSWERING SYSTEM SOLUTIONS ................32

GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ...............................32

CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ..........................33

SERVICE ......................................................34

ACCESSORY INFORMATION ..............................35

INDEX .........................................................36

LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................38

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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.

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.

This telephone/answering system is a multifunction product for use with
Call Waiting Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.

Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone allows you to:

• View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID).

• Identify callers before you answer the phone.

• View the time and date of each incoming call.

• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.

• 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: In order to use all of the Caller ID 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 Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who
is calling while you are on the phone.

Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one
phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

NOTE: This product is tone dialing compatible only and does not support
pulse (rotary) dialing.

NOTE: This product has the call transfer feature only and does not include
conference feature. Therefore, both handsets cannot be off-hook at the same time.

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Before You Begin

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Battery

compartment

doors

AC power
converter

Wall plate

Base

Handset batteries

Handsets

Belt clips

Telephone Jack Requirements

Handset charge

cradle

Long telephone

line cord

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

Modular

telephone

line jack

to find out how to get one installed.

INSTALLATION NOTE:

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.

Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8GHz/900MHz
frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may
interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned
with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how
to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use
the 5.8GHz/900MHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/
video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone
systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies

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Handset and Base Layout

display

talk/callback (button)

Caller ID-vol (-)

(caller ID/volume button)

redial (button)

memory (button)

del/chan

(delete/channel button)

ringer (switch)

review (button)

play/stop (button)

* exit (button)

Caller ID-vol (+)

(caller ID/volume button)

format/mute (button)

headphone jack

transfer/answerer (button)

flash/prog

(flash/program button)

skip (button)

# pause (button)

erase (button)

message (indicator)

volume (buttons)

PAGE (button)

charge/in use

(indicator)

rev

(review button)

play/stop (button)

announce

(button)

ans on/off

(answer on/off button)

skip (button)

delete (button)

min

(minute button)

hour (button)

day/check (button)

memo (button)

charge (indicator)

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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

Your base and handset charge cradle should be placed on a level surface
such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a wall.

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

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

CAUTION: Use only ATLINKS, Inc. power converter 5-2512 (black)
that came with this unit. Using other power converters may damage
the unit.

3. Install the handset battery.

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NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

RED WIRE

BLACK WIRE

BATTERY

PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY

NOTE: Battery and battery door are packaged together inside a plastic bag

and are separate from the handset.

• Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.

• Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.

• Insert the battery pack.

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

• Replace the battery compartment door.

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

5. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the
cradle on the base. The charge indicator on the base turns on to indicate
the handset battery is charging.

NOTE: Handsets may be placed into cradles in either a forward or backward
position and still make contact for charging.

6. Allow handsets to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t

7. Make sure the ringer switch is turned ON. If the ringer is not on, the

properly charge the handset, battery performance is compromised.

NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery pack is
not properly connected to the jack inside the battery compartment. “NO BATTERY”
shows in the display when the handset is placed in the charging cradle.

telephone will not ring (see ringer switch for instructions).

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Wall Mounting

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

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.)

Registration

YOU MUST REGISTER BOTH HANDSETS TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!
a) 1st handset - The 1st handset being charged on the main base station

will automatically register after 16 hours of charging.
b) 2nd handset - After the 2nd handset has been charged for 16 hours on

the extra charger, place it on the main base station for 20 seconds, it will
then automatically register.

NOTE: “PLEASE REGISTER” will show on the display if the handsets have not
been registered. Once the handsets have completed regisration successfully,
“HANDSET 1” and “HANDSET 2” will show on the handset’s display.

NOTE: In case of a power failure of more than 5 minutes, you must put both
handsets on the main base cradle for 20 seconds to re-register.

Answering System Setup

This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive
incoming calls. Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the
answering system.

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• Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off.
The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on. The
indicator blinks when you have new messages.

NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.

Voice Time/Day Stamp

1. Make sure the answering system is ON.

2. Press and hold the day/check button on the base to set the day of the
week.

3. Press and hold the hour button on the base to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.).
Example: 12AM, 1AM, or 12PM, 1PM.

4. Press and hold the min button on the base to set the minute. The time
advances in 5-minute intervals.

NOTE: Press and release day/check button once to check Time and Day setting.

Speaker Volume

Use the volume (- / +) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the
base to a comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is
the maximum.

Recording the Outgoing Announcement

The maximum time of recording an outgoing announcement is about 2
minutes. 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

2. Press and hold the announce button on the base.

3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.

4. Release the button when you finish your announcement.

NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default
announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you
have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button
and release it when you hear the beep.

ON.

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Sample Outgoing Announcement

Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your
name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.

Reviewing the Announcement

Press and release announce button to review your outgoing announcement.

Ringer Select Switch

Use the RINGER SELECT switch on the bottom of the base to set the
number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system
answers the call. You may choose 3 rings, 5 rings, or TOLL SAVER (TS).

NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there
are NEW unread messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th ring if there are
NO new unread messages.

Answering System Operation

This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.

Messages Indicator

The messages indicator shows you how many new messages you have
received, and the indicator blinks when new messages are received. The
ans on/off button must be on in order for the messages indicator to work.

NOTE : The answering system displays “- -” when it is turned off.

Screening Calls from the Base

1. Wait for the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who
is calling).

2. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the
talk/callback button.

The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the
handset or pick up an extension phone.

TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your
incoming calls.

Note: The maximum recording time of an incoming message is about 3
minutes per each and the total allowable recording time is about 11minutes.

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Message Playback

The messages indicator on the base lets you know when you have
messages. To play messages, press play/stop.

While a message is playing, you may do the following:

• Press play/stop to stop the message playback.

• Press and release rev to restart the current message; continue pressing
and releasing rev to review previous messages.

• Press and release skip to go to the next message.

• Press and release the erase button to erase current message.

Memory Full

When the answering system memory is full, the base unit displays an F and
the system answers after 10 rings. You should erase some messages so the
answering system may record new messages.

Erasing Messages

You may erase messages three ways: one message at a time from the base;
all messages from the base; or one message at a time from the handset or a
phone in another location.

1. To erase one message at a time from the base:

• Press play/stop. The message plays.

• Press and release the erase button.

2. To erase all reviewed messages from the base:

• Press and hold the erase button until the unit beeps.

3. To erase a message from the handset:

• Press transfer/answerer button to enter into the handset remote access operation.

• Press play/stop on the handset (the 2 button). The message plays.

• Press delete (the 0 button) to erase the message during

message playback.

NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.

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Leaving a Memo

Use the memo feature to leave a message.

1. Press and hold the memo button on the base. You must hold the button

until you finish recording the memo.

2. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.

3. Release the memo button when finished.

Telephone Set Up

Programmable Menus

There are four programmable menus available on the handset: Language,
Local Area Code, Ringer Tone and Factory Default. When you program
these settings, make sure the phone is

Display Language

1. Press the flash/prog button on the handset until 1 ENG 2 FRA 3 ESP
shows in the display.

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset or the handset touch­tone pad to select 1, 2, or 3.

3. Press the flash/prog button again.

NOTE: Press the *exit button once to keep the previous setting and return to
the standby screen.

Local Area Code

1. Press the flash/prog button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display.
The default is - - -.

2. Use the handset touch-tone pad to enter the area code.

3. Press the flash/prog button again.

NOTE: Press the *exit button once to keep the previous setting and return to
the standby screen.

OFF ( not in talk mode).

NOTE: To restore the default setting to “- - -” , press and release del/chan
when “AREA CODE” shows in the display.

Ringer Tone

1. Press the flash/prog button until RINGER TONE > 1 shows in the display.
The default ringer tone is 1.

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2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset or the handset touch­tone pad to select 1, 2, or 3.

3. Press the flash/prog button again.

NOTE: Press the *exit button once to keep the previous setting and return to
the standby screen.

Factory Default

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

1. Press the flash/prog button until DEFAULT shows in the display. The
default is NO.

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons to select
NO or press 2 to select YES)

3. Press the flash/prog button again. You will hear a confirmation tone.

NOTE : The default settings are “ENGLISH, AREA CODE - - -”, and “RINGER TONE 1”.

NOTE : Press the *exit button once to keep the previous setting and return to

the standby screen.

YES or NO. (or press 1 to select

Telephone Operation

Making a Call

1. Pick up the handset, and 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.

OR

1. Dial the phone number first, then press the talk/callback button.

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

NOTE: If you make a mistake press the del/chan button to backspace and
erase the wrong number(s).

Answering a Call

1. Pick up the handset, and press the talk/callback button.

NOTE: The talk/callback button is disabled when the handset is in the cradle.

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2. When finished, place the handset back in the cradle, or press the talk/
callback button again.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at
least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless in the event of a power failure.

Call Transfer

During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another
handset.

1. Press the transfer/answerer button on the originating handset.
TRANSFERRING shows in the display.

2. Press the transfer/answerer button or talk/callback button on receiving
handset to answer the call.

NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press the *exit or transfer/
answerer button on the originating handset.

In Use Indicator

When the handset is ON (in TALK mode), the talk/callback button lights
up when the handset is taken off-hook. The charge/in use indicator on the
base is lit. During an incoming call, the in use indicator on the base and the
handset talk/callback button flash on and off. When the handset is taken
off-hook, talk/end/callback button illuminates and remains on until handset

is put on-hook.

Redial

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

2. Press the redial button to redial the last number you called (up to 32
digits). If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number,
press redial to dial the number directly.

Flash

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

TIP: Don’t use the talk/callback button to activate custom calling services such
as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

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Volume

When the phone is ON, press the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons to adjust the
volume of the handset’s earpiece to a comfortable listening level.

There are four settings to choose from. VOL 1 is the minimum volume level
and VOL 4 is the maximum.

Exit

Press the *exit button on the handset to exit a menu function and return to
the standby screen.

Mute

Use the format/mute button during a phone conversation to speak privately
and off-line with a third party.

1. Press the format/mute button on the handset.
display, and the party on the telephone can not hear your external
conversation.

2. Press format/mute when finished.

MUTE shows in the

Ringer On/Off Switch

The handset ringer switch may be set to ON or OFF. If the switch is off, the
unit does not ring.

Paging the Handset

This feature helps locate misplaced handsets.

1. Press the page button on the base. The handsets beep for two minutes,
and PAGING shows on the handsets’ displays.

2. To cancel the page press the talk/callback button on the handset or the
page button on the base.

NOTE: You may still page the handsets with the ringer off.

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Caller ID (CID)

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company.
For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service
from your local telephone company.

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.

Time

Caller ID phone number

Date

Number of calls

Caller ID name

Call Waiting Caller ID

To receive Caller ID (CID) information from a Call Waiting call, you must
subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local
telephone company. Call Waiting Caller ID service allows you to see CID
information for an incoming call while you are on the telephone.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this unit, 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.

Receiving and Storing CID Information

When you receive a call, the CID information is transmitted by the phone
company to your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.

When the phone’s CID memory is full, a new call record automatically
replaces the oldest call record.
which have not been reviewed.
received more than once which have not been reviewed.

NEW appears in the display for calls received

REPT appears in the display for calls

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NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.

Reviewing CID Records

As records are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know
how many calls you have received.

1. Make sure the phone is

2. Press the CID-VOL (+) button to scroll through the call records from the
oldest to the most recent.
OR

3. Press the CID-VOL (-) button to scroll through the call records from the
newest to the oldest.

OFF (not in talk mode).

Deleting a CID Record

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

2. When reviewing the most current record, press the del/chan button on
the handset. The display shows

3. Press the del/chan button again to confirm. The display shows

DELETE CALL ID?

DELETED.

Deleting All CID Records

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

2. Press the CID/VOL (- or +) button on the handset until a CID record
displays.

3. Press and hold del/chan on the handset until handset beeps. The display
shows DELETE ALL?

4. Press del/chan again to erase all records. The display shows

NO CALLS.

Storing CID Records in Memory

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

2. Press the CID-VOL (- or +) button on the handset until the desired CID
record is displayed.

3. Press the memory button on the handset.

4. Press a number key (0-9) on the handset to store the CID information in
that memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, “REPLACE MEMO?” is displayed,
and you must confirm replacement by pressing the memory button. If you do
not want to replace number in memory location, press the *exit button.

NOTE: It is necessary to format number prior to saving into memory location
because you cannot format number after it is saved.

Storing a Redial Number

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

2. Press the memory button on the handset.

3. Press any number key (0-9) on the handset to store the phone number in
that memory location.

4. Press memory again, and ENTER NAME shows on the display.

5. Use the handset touch-tone pad to enter the caller’s name (see step 4 in
Storing A Name and Number in Memory), and then press memory again.

ENTER TEL NUMBR

6. Press redial on the handset to display the redial number and name.

7. Press memory again to confirm.

NOTE: If the redial number has more than 24 digits, the redial number
cannot be stored in memory.

To replace an old redial number stored in a memory location with a new
redial number:

1. Repeat steps 1 through 5, then press redial to display the new redial
number and name.

2. Press memory again, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

3. Press the memory button to confirm replacement.

NOTE: If you do not want to replace number in memory location, press the *exit button.

displays.

Dialing a CID Number

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

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset to display the desired
CID record.

3. Press the talk/callback button on the handset to automatically dial the
phone number in the record.

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Changing the Number Format

The format/mute button lets you change the format of a telephone number.
Available formats are as follows.

7-digit 7-digit telephone number.
10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.
11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit

telephone number.

1. Make sure the phone is

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) buttons on the handset to scroll to the number
you want to call back.

3. If the number does not dial, press the format/mute button on the handset
to select another format.

4. Press talk/callback to dial the number.

5. Repeat step 3, if necessary, until the correct number format is selected
and the call is completed.

OFF (not in TALK mode).

Memory

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.

Storing a Name and Number in Memory

1. Press the memory button on the handset.

2. Press the desired memory location button (0 through 9 keys). If the
memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name and
number appear on the screen. If the memory location is empty,
appears in the display.

3. Press the memory button again. The display shows ENTER NAME

4. Use the handset touch-tone pad 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, then press the 5 key 3
times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between

EMPTY

.

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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 chan/erase button to backspace and
erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).

5. Press the memory button again to save your selection. The display
shows ENTER TEL NUMBR.

6. Use the handset touch-tone pad to enter the area code followed by the
telephone number (up to 24 digits, including pauses) and press the
memory button again to save your selection. The unit beeps to confirm.

7. To enter another name and number in a different memory location,
return to step 1 and repeat the process.

Changing a Stored Number

Use the Storing A Number In Memory procedure to change a stored
number and replace the old phone number with a new phone number.

When REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display, you must press the memory
button on the handset to confirm replacement.

Dialing a Stored Number

1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk/callback button on the handset.

2. Press the memory button on the handset.

3. Press the number key (0-9) for the desired memory location. The stored
phone number dials automatically.

OR

1. Make sure the phone is

2. Press the memory button on the handset.

3. Press the memory location for the phone number you want to dial, or
use the CID-VOL (- or +) button on the handset to scroll to the desired
number.

4. Press talk/callback on the handset. The number dials automatically.

IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency numbers stored in memory, remain on
the line and briefly explain the reason for the call to the dispatcher. Also, it’s a good idea to
make these calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

OFF (not in TALK mode).

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Chain Dialing from Memory

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, for
example, when you use a calling card to dial a frequently called long
distance number. Chain dialing lets you dial number sequences from
memory with a few button presses. The following example shows you how
to use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:

The Number For Memory Location

Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9

1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk/callback button on the
handset.

2. Press the memory button and then press 7.

3. When you hear the access tone, press memory again, and then press 8.

4. At the next access tone, press memory and then 9.

TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the memory button, or your call
might not go through.

Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence

Press the # pause button on the handset 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). Each pause counts as 1 digit in the dialing sequence.

Reviewing and Deleting Stored Numbers

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

2. Press the memory button on the handset.

3. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button on the handset to scroll to the desired
memory location, or use the touch-tone pad to enter the desired memory
location.

4. If you want to delete the information, press the del/chan button on the
handset while the entry displays. The display shows

5. Press del/chan again to confirm. The display shows

DELETE?

DELETED.

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