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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)
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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, pr
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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 () 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 ag
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Table of Contents handset ringer on/off ............................18 EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion .................2 ringer tone ....................................................18 intErfErEncE informAtion .............................3 ViP ring tone ................................................18 HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) .................3 setting day/time............................................19 licEnsing .....................................................3 loCal area C
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answering system .....................................26 deleting the Current Caller id reCord ...35 Vmwi indiCator on handset .................26 deleting all Caller id reCords.................35 Base unit sPeakerPhone oPeration ............27 Caller id errors ...........................................36 reCeiVing a Call with sPeakerPhone .....27 rEmotE AccEss ...........................................36 making a Call with sPeakerPhone ........27 using the handset.............................
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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. Before You Begin Parts Checklist (for 598xx model) Make sure your package includes the items shown here. Coiled handset AC power Battery Cordless handset cord adaptor compartment door charge cradle cordless handsets Base Handset Belt clip Telephone line cord Pedes
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Installation Digital Security System Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line. INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies 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 c
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Handset and Charge Cradle Layout visual ringer display TALK/CALL BACK (button) charge cradle with CALLER ID-VOLUME power adaptor 5(button) CALLER ID-VOLUME 6(button) mem/conference SPEAKER (button) (memory/conference button) redial (button) headset jack format/trans (format/ transfer chan/delete button) (channel/delete button) repeat (button) skip (button) play/stop (button) *EXIT/tone (button) #PAUSE/ringer (button) mute/menu (button) charge indicator flash/call waiting/ erase (button
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Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2522, which is compatible with this unit. 1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag and are separate from the handset. . Locate the batter
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Installing the Phone Choose the best location to install your base and handset charge cradles. Your base and handset charge cradles should be placed on a level surface such as a desk or table top, or you may mount the base on a wall. Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power 1. On the base, plug the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the back of the base and the other into an electrical outlet. CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage use only the 5-2732 power adaptor l
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Attaching the Pedestal Bracket Desktop mode: 1. Position pedestal bracket in correct orientation; refer to imprint on bracket. . Attach the pedestal by first inserting the stationary tabs on the pedestal into the upper set of slots on the bottom of the base and then push the pedestal down until it snaps into place. 3. Check the handset hook to make sure it is inserted so the imprint reads DESK. Remove and turn over if necessary. Wallmount: 1. Position pedestal bracket in correct orientation
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Answering System Operation Recording the Outgoing Announcement 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 ON. . Press and hold the announce button on the base while you record the announcement. 3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep. 4. Release the button after you finish your announcement. If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, the default a
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Screening Calls from the Base You can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leave a message (to hear who it is), then pick up the handset, or press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER on cordless handset or the speaker/call back button on the base to talk to the caller. 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 incoming calls. Screening Calls from the Han
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Erasing Messages You may erase messages three ways: To erase a message while it is playing 1. Press and release the respective mailbox button (play/stop 1 or play/stop 2 or play/stop 3) . Press caller id 9 or : button to select and play the message you want to erase. 3. Press the delete button, the current message is erased, and the next message plays. To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox 1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in the talk mode) . Press the delete button, ERASE ALL
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Telephone Set Up There are twelve programmable menus available for the base: Language, Display Contrast, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Base Ring Level, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Set Day, Set Time, Local Area Code, Link Cordless Handset, and Default Setting. 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. NOTE: Changing menu settings on the handset wil
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Handset Name NOTE: This setting may only be made with the cordless handset. 1. Press the mute/menu button until ENTER NAME shows in the display. . Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L. Wait for one second. Press the 5 key 3 time
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NOTE: TOLL (Toll Saver) can save you the cost of a toll call when accessing your messages from another phone. If you have new messages, the unit answers after the 3rd ring. If you have no new messages, the unit answers after the 5th ring. You can hang up after the 3rd or 4th ring and save the pay telephone or long distance charge. 3. Press menu/flash again to store your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone. Security Code NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. You can acc
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Handset Ringer ON/OFF NOTE: This setting may only be made with the handset. 1. Press the menu/flash button until RINGER 4 1ON or 2OFF shows in the display. 1HI is the default setting. . Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6 or 5) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll to 1ON or 2OFF. 3. Press mute/menu to save. You will hear a confirmation tone. NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows in the display. Ringer Tone NOTE: This setting may be made with the base and the handset. You
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Setting Day/Time NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base. Time is transmitted automatically by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you are subscribed to Caller ID service, the current time is set automatically when you receive your first CID call. Otherwise, you can set the time manually. The day of week is not set automatically by Caller ID. The day of week must be set manually through base. 1. Press the menu/flash button until SET DAY shows in the display. M
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Tone/Pulse Dialing NOTE: This setting may be made only with the base. 1. Press the menu/flash button until 41TONE 2PULSE shows in the display. 1TONE is the default. . Press the caller id (9 or :) button or the touch-tone pad to scroll to 1TONE or 2PULSE. 3. Press mute/menu to save. You will hear a confirmation tone. Transfer ON/OFF NOTE: This setting may only be made with the handset. In order to use the call Transfer feature (applicable ONLY with additional handsets), you must have the Trans
