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Model 25982 5.8GHz Dual Handset Speakerphone/Answering System User's Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 25902 handset with charge cradle)
Model 25982 5.8GHz Dual Handset Speakerphone/Answering System User's Guide Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 25902 handset with charge cradle)
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In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to your telephone line and still have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. To be certain of the number of these changes are on a party line. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that temporary discontinuance of service may be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow...
In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to your telephone line and still have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. To be certain of the number of these changes are on a party line. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that temporary discontinuance of service may be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow...
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...; Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the radiator and your dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for an uncontrolled environment. If this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used in a particular installation. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement...
...; Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the radiator and your dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for an uncontrolled environment. If this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used in a particular installation. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement...
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...6 Installation 7 Digital Security System 7 Important Installation Guidelines 7 Handset and Charge Cradle Layout 8 Base Layout 8 Installing the Phone 9 Installing the Handset Battery 9 Installing the Phone 10 Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power 10 Connecting the Telephone Line 10 Attaching the Pedestal Bracket... 24 Transferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset 24 Transferring Call from Cordless Handset to Another Cordless Handset/Base..... 24 Last Number Redial 24 Base Speakerphone 24 Corded Handset 25 Cordless Handset 25 Hold 25 Paging the Cordless Handset 25 Mute 26 ...
...6 Installation 7 Digital Security System 7 Important Installation Guidelines 7 Handset and Charge Cradle Layout 8 Base Layout 8 Installing the Phone 9 Installing the Handset Battery 9 Installing the Phone 10 Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power 10 Connecting the Telephone Line 10 Attaching the Pedestal Bracket... 24 Transferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset 24 Transferring Call from Cordless Handset to Another Cordless Handset/Base..... 24 Last Number Redial 24 Base Speakerphone 24 Corded Handset 25 Cordless Handset 25 Hold 25 Paging the Cordless Handset 25 Mute 26 ...
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... a Call with Speakerphone..... 27 Making a Call with Speakerphone......... 27 Switching Between Speakerphone and Handset 28 Cordless Handset Speakerphone Operation.. 28 Switching Between the Speakerphone and Handset Earpiece 28 Conference the External Caller with Cordless Handset and Base 28 Memory 28 Storing a Name and Number in Memory.... 28 Storing a Redial Number 29 Inserting a Pause...
... a Call with Speakerphone..... 27 Making a Call with Speakerphone......... 27 Switching Between Speakerphone and Handset 28 Cordless Handset Speakerphone Operation.. 28 Switching Between the Speakerphone and Handset Earpiece 28 Conference the External Caller with Cordless Handset and Base 28 Memory 28 Storing a Name and Number in Memory.... 28 Storing a Redial Number 29 Inserting a Pause...
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Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one pictured here, installed in your package includes the items shown here. Telephone ... charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above. Coiled handset cord AC power Battery Cordless handset adaptor compartment door charge cradle cordless handsets Belt clip Telephone line cord Base Handset Pedestal Bracket Handset battery pack Base For Model 25982xx3 there will be followed. Modular telephone line jack
Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this phone, you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one pictured here, installed in your package includes the items shown here. Telephone ... charge cradle, belt clip, battery pack and cover than shown above. Coiled handset cord AC power Battery Cordless handset adaptor compartment door charge cradle cordless handsets Belt clip Telephone line cord Base Handset Pedestal Bracket Handset battery pack Base For Model 25982xx3 there will be followed. Modular telephone line jack
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.../or your phone line. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these devices may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. Typical devices that may interfere with interference, please refer to avoid interference. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should...
.../or your phone line. If such interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these devices may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. Typical devices that may interfere with interference, please refer to avoid interference. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should...
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...) skip (button) *EXIT/tone (button) mute/menu (button) erase (button) #PAUSE/ringer (button) flash/call waiting/ answerer (button) charge cradle with power adaptor charge indicator Base Layout announce (button) mailbox 1/2/3 play/stop (buttons) caller id 9 (caller id 9 button) SL memo (button) delete (button) hs volume (handset volume button) memory/conf (button...
...) skip (button) *EXIT/tone (button) mute/menu (button) erase (button) #PAUSE/ringer (button) flash/call waiting/ answerer (button) charge cradle with power adaptor charge indicator Base Layout announce (button) mailbox 1/2/3 play/stop (buttons) caller id 9 (caller id 9 button) SL memo (button) delete (button) hs volume (handset volume button) memory/conf (button...
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.... battery pack black wire PRESS DOWN FIRMLY red wire 4. Place the handsets in the charging cradles. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2522...
.... battery pack black wire PRESS DOWN FIRMLY red wire 4. Place the handsets in the charging cradles. Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2522...
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... one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other into a modular wall telephone jack. Installing the Phone Choose the best location to indicate the handset battery is intended to be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or... you may mount the base on a wall. CAUTION: To reduce risk of the base and the other end into an electrical...
... one end of the straight telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base and the other into a modular wall telephone jack. Installing the Phone Choose the best location to indicate the handset battery is intended to be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or... you may mount the base on a wall. CAUTION: To reduce risk of the base and the other end into an electrical...
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...to set up your answering system to the jack on bracket. 2. Wallmount: 1. refer to imprint on the handset, then place the handset in the base cradle. Check the handset hook to turn over if necessary. Voice Instructions If you must turn on the answering system. • Press the ans ...into place. (Wall plate not included.) 4. Attach the pedestal by first inserting the stationary tabs on the pedestal into the upper set of the base and then push the pedestal down until it is inserted so the imprint reads WALL. Connecting the Corded Handset 1. refer to imprint on the ...
...to set up your answering system to the jack on bracket. 2. Wallmount: 1. refer to imprint on the handset, then place the handset in the base cradle. Check the handset hook to turn over if necessary. Voice Instructions If you must turn on the answering system. • Press the ans ...into place. (Wall plate not included.) 4. Attach the pedestal by first inserting the stationary tabs on the pedestal into the upper set of the base and then push the pedestal down until it is inserted so the imprint reads WALL. Connecting the Corded Handset 1. refer to imprint on the ...
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...answerer gets the line and plays the outgoing announcement, the caller can 't answer the phone right now, so please leave your outgoing announcement. Press and hold the announce button on the base while playing the announcement, or press the announce button and release it when you hear...answering system is no entry of outgoing announcement or within the 2 seconds after you finish your personal announcement, press the delete button on the base while you record the announcement. 3. Sample Outgoing Announcement Hi, this unit is (use your name here), I can enter the mailbox number (1,...
...answerer gets the line and plays the outgoing announcement, the caller can 't answer the phone right now, so please leave your outgoing announcement. Press and hold the announce button on the base while playing the announcement, or press the announce button and release it when you hear...answering system is no entry of outgoing announcement or within the 2 seconds after you finish your personal announcement, press the delete button on the base while you record the announcement. 3. Sample Outgoing Announcement Hi, this unit is (use your name here), I can enter the mailbox number (1,...
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...access the answering system. 2. When the answering system picks up the handset, or press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER on cordless handset or the speaker/call waiting/answerer button on the base is set loud enough to hear incoming calls. Listen as the caller leaves a message. 3. Press the flash/call back... incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leave a message (to let you know when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to speak to the caller, or press the flash/call . The answering system automatically stops recording...
...access the answering system. 2. When the answering system picks up the handset, or press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER on cordless handset or the speaker/call waiting/answerer button on the base is set loud enough to hear incoming calls. Listen as the caller leaves a message. 3. Press the flash/call back... incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leave a message (to let you know when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to speak to the caller, or press the flash/call . The answering system automatically stops recording...
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To erase all previously played Messages in the display. 2. Make sure the phone is erased, and the next message plays. The answerer will announce "All messages erased, mailbox X". Press the play /stop 3). 4. PRESS AND HOLD MAILBOX BUTTON shows ...
To erase all previously played Messages in the display. 2. Make sure the phone is erased, and the next message plays. The answerer will announce "All messages erased, mailbox X". Press the play /stop 3). 4. PRESS AND HOLD MAILBOX BUTTON shows ...
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... for SPANISH. 2. Press menu/flash button on base or mute/menu button on the base. Press the menu/flash button on base or mute/menu button on the handset. Language NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. ESP stands for English. Telephone Set... Up There are nine programmable menus available for the cordless handset: Language, Handset Name, Area Code, Ringer On/Off, Ringer Tone, VIP Ring Tone, Transfer, Link Base, and Default Setting. There are twelve programmable menus available for French. NOTE: Changing ...
... for SPANISH. 2. Press menu/flash button on base or mute/menu button on the base. Press the menu/flash button on base or mute/menu button on the handset. Language NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. ESP stands for English. Telephone Set... Up There are nine programmable menus available for the cordless handset: Language, Handset Name, Area Code, Ringer On/Off, Ringer Tone, VIP Ring Tone, Transfer, Link Base, and Default Setting. There are twelve programmable menus available for French. NOTE: Changing ...
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...Press mute/menu button again to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s). 3. Display Contrast NOTE: This setting may only be made with the cordless handset. 1. Press the menu/flash button until SET CONTRAST shows in each of times you make a mistake press the chan/delete button to save. ...Press the mute/menu button until ENTER NAME shows in the display. NOTE: If you want the phone to Answer NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. 1. Use the touch-tone pad on the base to scroll to 3, 5 or TOLL. 16
...Press mute/menu button again to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s). 3. Display Contrast NOTE: This setting may only be made with the cordless handset. 1. Press the menu/flash button until SET CONTRAST shows in each of times you make a mistake press the chan/delete button to save. ...Press the mute/menu button until ENTER NAME shows in the display. NOTE: If you want the phone to Answer NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. 1. Use the touch-tone pad on the base to scroll to 3, 5 or TOLL. 16
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Security Code NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. 1. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press the menu/flash button until SET RING LEVEL shows in another phone. Press menu/flash again to your answering system. NOTE: If you the cost of a toll call when accessing ...turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the display. 2. You can access the answering system from another location. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use the caller id (9 or :) button to scroll to store your selection. 3. NOTE: TOLL (Toll...
Security Code NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. 1. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press the menu/flash button until SET RING LEVEL shows in another phone. Press menu/flash again to your answering system. NOTE: If you the cost of a toll call when accessing ...turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the display. 2. You can access the answering system from another location. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use the caller id (9 or :) button to scroll to store your selection. 3. NOTE: TOLL (Toll...
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... stored in the selected memory location, VIP RT4DEFAULT shows in the display. 3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9). Press the menu/flash button on base or mute/menu button on the handset to select from three different ringer tones. 1. If there is recommended that you store a Caller ID record into... 1. 2. Handset Ringer ON/OFF NOTE: This setting may choose from 1 to 10 or DEFAULT to use the caller id (9 or :) button on the base unit or CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button on the handset to scroll to a number stored in Memory. Press the menu/flash button until VIP RING...
... stored in the selected memory location, VIP RT4DEFAULT shows in the display. 3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9). Press the menu/flash button on base or mute/menu button on the handset to select from three different ringer tones. 1. If there is recommended that you store a Caller ID record into... 1. 2. Handset Ringer ON/OFF NOTE: This setting may choose from 1 to 10 or DEFAULT to use the caller id (9 or :) button on the base unit or CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button on the handset to scroll to a number stored in Memory. Press the menu/flash button until VIP RING...
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Setting Day/Time NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of week is not set automatically when you receive your three digit area code. 3. The day of Caller ID service. Press menu/...flash until SET TIME shows on the display. 12:00 AM is the default setting. 2. or AREA CODE - - - Press menu/flash button on base or...
Setting Day/Time NOTE: This setting may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of week is not set automatically when you receive your three digit area code. 3. The day of Caller ID service. Press menu/...flash until SET TIME shows on the display. 12:00 AM is the default setting. 2. or AREA CODE - - - Press menu/flash button on base or...
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... 4 1OFF shows in the display. 2 NO is successfully linked to the base. In order to use the base's phone connection. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button or the touch-tone pad on the base to confirm handset is linked to 2ON. 3. A cordless handset will hear a long confirmation tone when the handset is the default...
... 4 1OFF shows in the display. 2 NO is successfully linked to the base. In order to use the base's phone connection. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button or the touch-tone pad on the base to confirm handset is linked to 2ON. 3. A cordless handset will hear a long confirmation tone when the handset is the default...