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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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... may not be able to correct the situation; Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its... inform you may not be used to connect this equipment to a compatible modular jack that temporary discontinuance of service may connect to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)...
... may not be able to correct the situation; Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its... inform you may not be used to connect this equipment to a compatible modular jack that temporary discontinuance of service may connect to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)...
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...Part 15 of Communications may not be determined by one or more of other antenna or transmitter." Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be co-located or operated in a particular installation. These limits... must not be installed and operated with a minimum distance of the FCC Rules. If this product. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used in a residential installation. Interference Information This device complies with Part ...
...Part 15 of Communications may not be determined by one or more of other antenna or transmitter." Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC standards for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be co-located or operated in a particular installation. These limits... must not be installed and operated with a minimum distance of the FCC Rules. If this product. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used in a residential installation. Interference Information This device complies with Part ...
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...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 11 Connecting the Corded Handset...Transfer 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 ...
...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 11 Connecting the Corded Handset...Transfer 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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...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 ...Headset to the Handset 39 Connecting the Belt Clip 39 Display Messages 40 Handset Sound Signals 41 Troubleshooting Guide 42 Telephone Solutions 42 Caller ID Solutions 43 Battery Solutions 43 Causes of Poor Reception 44 General Product Care 44 Warranty ...
...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 ...Headset to the Handset 39 Connecting the Belt Clip 39 Display Messages 40 Handset Sound Signals 41 Troubleshooting Guide 42 Telephone Solutions 42 Caller ID Solutions 43 Battery Solutions 43 Causes of Poor Reception 44 General Product Care 44 Warranty ...
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... 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. If you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like...save them for 25982xx2 model) Make sure your home. 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...
... 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. If you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack, which might look like...save them for 25982xx2 model) Make sure your home. 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...
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...cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to avoid interference. Typical devices that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. If you are concerned with each other cordless telephones... 5.8 GHz frequency for these appliances. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • ...
...cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to avoid interference. Typical devices that may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. If you are concerned with each other cordless telephones... 5.8 GHz frequency for these appliances. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature. • ...
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...the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other into a modular wall telephone jack. Your base and handset charge cradles should be correctly orientated in the user's guide. Installing the Phone Choose the best location to be placed on a level surface such ...as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on the back of the base and the...
...the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other into a modular wall telephone jack. Your base and handset charge cradles should be correctly orientated in the user's guide. Installing the Phone Choose the best location to be placed on a level surface such ...as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on the back of the base and the...
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... may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. NOTE: ENG stands for SPANISH. 2. You will follow the language setting on the handset at any time to go to your selection. 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...
... may be made with the base or the cordless handset. 1. NOTE: ENG stands for SPANISH. 2. You will follow the language setting on the handset at any time to go to your selection. 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...
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...If you the cost of a toll call when accessing your messages from any tone dialing telephone in the display. 17 Security Code NOTE: This setting may only change the security code at the base. 1. Press the menu/flash button until SET RING LEVEL shows in the display. 2. ... to store your selection. 3. You will hear a confirmation tone. NOTE: TOLL (Toll Saver) can save the pay telephone or long distance charge. 3. If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in another phone. You may only be made with the base. 1. Press menu/flash again to your selection.
...If you the cost of a toll call when accessing your messages from any tone dialing telephone in the display. 17 Security Code NOTE: This setting may only change the security code at the base. 1. Press the menu/flash button until SET RING LEVEL shows in the display. 2. ... to store your selection. 3. You will hear a confirmation tone. NOTE: TOLL (Toll Saver) can save the pay telephone or long distance charge. 3. If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in another phone. You may only be made with the base. 1. Press menu/flash again to your selection.
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...CALL BACK button, you are using the cordless handset earpiece and want to switch to Cordless/Corded Handset - Store ten 15-character names and 24-digit telephone numbers in the display. 28 Press the memory/conf button on base or mem/conference button on the external line...on the handset to scroll to Speaker - Or lift the corded handset when using speaker phone. Speak into the cordless/corded handset. Conference the External Caller with Cordless Handset and Base The handset or the base can switch between speakerphone and handset after dialing a number, or any time during a ...
...CALL BACK button, you are using the cordless handset earpiece and want to switch to Cordless/Corded Handset - Store ten 15-character names and 24-digit telephone numbers in the display. 28 Press the memory/conf button on base or mem/conference button on the external line...on the handset to scroll to Speaker - Or lift the corded handset when using speaker phone. Speak into the cordless/corded handset. Conference the External Caller with Cordless Handset and Base The handset or the base can switch between speakerphone and handset after dialing a number, or any time during a ...
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Use the base or cordless handset touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 24 digits, including pauses)...TALK mode). 2. NOTE : If the number you make a mistake, press the delete button on the base or chan/delete on the handset. Make sure the phone is needed to insert a delay in a different memory location, return to display the redial number and name...to redial has more than one letter is stored in each of a stored telephone number when a pause is OFF (not in Memory. 3. Press the memory/conf button on the base or the mem/conference button on the handset to save your selection. Press...
Use the base or cordless handset touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 24 digits, including pauses)...TALK mode). 2. NOTE : If the number you make a mistake, press the delete button on the base or chan/delete on the handset. Make sure the phone is needed to insert a delay in a different memory location, return to display the redial number and name...to redial has more than one letter is stored in each of a stored telephone number when a pause is OFF (not in Memory. 3. Press the memory/conf button on the base or the mem/conference button on the handset to save your selection. Press...
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... mem/conference button on the handset or memory/conf button on base, then press the caller id (9 or :) button (on base) or the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button (on cordless handset) to scroll to the desired telephone number. 4. Press delete button on base or chan/delete button on handset again to delete the entry.... To Change: Follow the steps under Storing a Name and Number in TALK mode). 2. Dialing a Stored Number Handset: Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on handset to scroll through the stored numbers. Reviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored ...
... mem/conference button on the handset or memory/conf button on base, then press the caller id (9 or :) button (on base) or the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button (on cordless handset) to scroll to the desired telephone number. 4. Press delete button on base or chan/delete button on handset again to delete the entry.... To Change: Follow the steps under Storing a Name and Number in TALK mode). 2. Dialing a Stored Number Handset: Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on handset to scroll through the stored numbers. Reviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored ...
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...service provider: The Number For Memory Location Long Distance Access Number 7 Authorization Code 8 Frequently called long distance number 9 Handset: Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. The number dials automatically. When you hear the access tone, press mem/conference and then press 8....the corded handset. 1. Chain Dialing from Memory Use this feature to the desired telephone number. 4. TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the memory button or your call back button. Base: Press the speaker/call through . 31 When you hear the access tone, ...
...service provider: The Number For Memory Location Long Distance Access Number 7 Authorization Code 8 Frequently called long distance number 9 Handset: Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode). 2. The number dials automatically. When you hear the access tone, press mem/conference and then press 8....the corded handset. 1. Chain Dialing from Memory Use this feature to the desired telephone number. 4. TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the memory button or your call back button. Base: Press the speaker/call through . 31 When you hear the access tone, ...
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... menu/flash or flash/call waiting/ answerer again to return to the original call . This unit receives and displays CID information transmitted by the phone company to your telephone between the first and second ring. if you receive an incoming call on the line. The Caller ID information appears on your.... • When you hear the call waiting beep, press the menu/flash button on the base or the flash/call waiting/answerer button on the handset to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company. Caller ID (CID) IMPORTANT: In order to use at the time of a Call ...
... menu/flash or flash/call waiting/ answerer again to return to the original call . This unit receives and displays CID information transmitted by the phone company to your telephone between the first and second ring. if you receive an incoming call on the line. The Caller ID information appears on your.... • When you hear the call waiting beep, press the menu/flash button on the base or the flash/call waiting/answerer button on the handset to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company. Caller ID (CID) IMPORTANT: In order to use at the time of a Call ...
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...display shows END OF LIST. • Press the caller id : button (on base) or the CALLER ID-VOLUME 5 button (on cordless handset) to review the newest call records and scroll to newer call ) is ...not been reviewed. You may review the stored information at home or cannot answer, your local phone company regarding name service availability. 33 When you were unavailable. Storing CID Records (In CID ...you review call records, the display shows you the following information for each call: • The telephone number of the caller. • The numeric order of the caller, if available in your ...
...display shows END OF LIST. • Press the caller id : button (on base) or the CALLER ID-VOLUME 5 button (on cordless handset) to review the newest call records and scroll to newer call ) is ...not been reviewed. You may review the stored information at home or cannot answer, your local phone company regarding name service availability. 33 When you were unavailable. Storing CID Records (In CID ...you review call records, the display shows you the following information for each call: • The telephone number of the caller. • The numeric order of the caller, if available in your ...
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...3. Press caller id (9 or :) button (on base) or CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button (on (a) how the incoming caller's phone number is OFF (not in memory location 1. Press the memory/conf button on base or mem/conference button on cordless handset) to scroll to the desired record. 2. ... area code + 7-digit telephone number. 1-317-888-8888 Ten digits 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number. 317-888-8888 Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888 34 NOTE: It is occupied and, you want to your phone's memory. Make sure the phone is formatted when received, and...
...3. Press caller id (9 or :) button (on base) or CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button (on (a) how the incoming caller's phone number is OFF (not in memory location 1. Press the memory/conf button on base or mem/conference button on cordless handset) to scroll to the desired record. 2. ... area code + 7-digit telephone number. 1-317-888-8888 Ten digits 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number. 317-888-8888 Seven digits 7-digit telephone number. 888-8888 34 NOTE: It is occupied and, you want to your phone's memory. Make sure the phone is formatted when received, and...
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... the answering system's remote functions. To access the answering system, enter your answering system from another location is playing. Refer to Telephone Set Up for the system to record incoming messages. You should erase some of the messages in order for more information. 37... the Security Code The default security code for accessing the answering system from any touch-tone phone by pressing any numbered key on answering system 4 Review voice menu options 7 The base shows REMOTE ACCESS ANSWERING CALL. Accessing the Answering System from Another Location You can access your...
... the answering system's remote functions. To access the answering system, enter your answering system from another location is playing. Refer to Telephone Set Up for the system to record incoming messages. You should erase some of the messages in order for more information. 37... the Security Code The default security code for accessing the answering system from any touch-tone phone by pressing any numbered key on answering system 4 Review voice menu options 7 The base shows REMOTE ACCESS ANSWERING CALL. Accessing the Answering System from Another Location You can access your...
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... to enter the name in the phone's outgoing memory. ANSWERER REMOTE/ Indicates the answering system is turned on the display. Prompt asking if you to erase the current Caller ID record that there is a need to re-register the cordless handset with the base or assign a new code for ...the system in Caller ID memory. DO NOT DISTURB Indicates DO NOT DISTURB function is being accessed remotely. ENTER HS NAME Prompt telling you want to enter a telephone number in memory location is shown on...
... to enter the name in the phone's outgoing memory. ANSWERER REMOTE/ Indicates the answering system is turned on the display. Prompt asking if you to erase the current Caller ID record that there is a need to re-register the cordless handset with the base or assign a new code for ...the system in Caller ID memory. DO NOT DISTURB Indicates DO NOT DISTURB function is being accessed remotely. ENTER HS NAME Prompt telling you want to enter a telephone number in memory location is shown on...
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...no dial tone is set to the type of phone service you pressed the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button? Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is ON. • The cordless handset may be out of range. Move closer... to a working outlet . Ensure the telephone line cord is OK, but can't dial out • Make sure the TONE/PULSE setting on your wiring or local service. • The cordless handset may have too many extension phones on the base is heard, see No dial tone above. Handset...
...no dial tone is set to the type of phone service you pressed the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button? Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions No dial tone • Check and repeat installation steps: Ensure the base power cord is ON. • The cordless handset may be out of range. Move closer... to a working outlet . Ensure the telephone line cord is OK, but can't dial out • Make sure the TONE/PULSE setting on your wiring or local service. • The cordless handset may have too many extension phones on the base is heard, see No dial tone above. Handset...