GE 25840 - Manual

Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone
jack, which might look like the one pictured here, installed in
your home. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local
phone company to find out how to get one installed.
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. After power
outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base for about 20
seconds to reset the code.
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 continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these
appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHz 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 5.8 GHz
frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless
computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some long-
range cordless telephone systems.
Installation
Important Installation Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting, microwave
ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
• 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.
5.8 GHz Dual Handset Call Waiting
Caller ID Cordless Telephone System
User’s Guide
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25840
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 theÍ 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.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Installing the Phone
Base Station
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place
your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you
may mount it on the wall.
2. Install the handset battery.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
battery 5-2548, which is compatible with this unit.
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
NOTE: If the handset battery pack is not installed or properly connected
inside the battery compartment, the handset displays “NO BATTERY,” when the
handset is on the base cradle.
• Plug the battery pack cord into the jack located inside the battery compartment, then
place the battery pack inside the battery compartment.
• Put the battery compartment door back on.
3. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the
base and the other end into a modular jack.
4. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON.
5. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
jack on the bottom of the base.
6. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying
the battery is charging.
7. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge
the phone, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2629 (gray) or 5-2501
(black) power converter that came with this unit. Using other power
converters may damage the unit.
NOTE : The phone is tone dial only and does not support pulse dial mode.
Extra Charging Cradle
1. Plug the AC power converter of the extra charging cradle into the electrical outlet.
2. Install the handset battery as item 2 described above.
3. Place the handset in the extra charging cradle. The charge indicator turns on,
verifying the battery is charging.
4. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first use.
Wall Mounting
NOTE: For best results, charge the phone on a flat surface before you mount it
on the wall.
1. 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.)
2. Place the handset on the base cradle.
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 registration successfully,
“HANDSET 1” and “HANDSET 2” will show on the handset’s display.
NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may display “UNAVAILABLE”
when the talk/end/callback button is pressed. You must then place both
handsets on the main base cradle for 20 seconds to re-register.
Setup
There are four programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, Ringer Tone,
and Default Setting.
During programming, you may press the flash/prog button at any time to go to the
next option. To exit the menu, keep the previous setting and return to the standby
mode, press the *exit button.
Display Language
1. Press the flash/prog button until >1ENG2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 1ENG is
the default.
2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter
your selection.
3. Press flash/prog again to save.
Local Area Code
1. Press the flash/prog button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. - - - is
the default.
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area code.
3. Press flash/prog again to save.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the del/chan button to erase a
wrong number.
Ringer Tone
1. Press the flash/prog button until RINGER TONE 1 shows in the display. 1 is
the default.
2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll to 1,
2, or 3.
3. Press flash/prog to save.
Default Setting
1. Press the flash/prog button until DEFAULT NO shows in the display. NO is
the default.
2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button on the handset to scroll to YES or NO.
3. Press flash/prog to save. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Cordless Phone Basics
IMPORTANT: You can only use one handset at a time and there is NO
conference and intercom features for these units.
Charge/In Use Indicator
The phone is ON when the talk/end/callback indicator on the handset and the charge/in use
indicator on the base is lit. The handset and base indicators flash when you receive a call.
Answering a Call
1. When the phone rings, pick up either handset and press the talk/end/callback button.
2. When finished, press the talk/end/callback button again or place the handset on
either the base cradle or the extra charger to hang up.
Making a Call
1. Pick up either handset and press the talk/end/callback button. Wait for the dial tone.
The call timer starts counting minutes and seconds in the display.
2. Dial a telephone number.
3. When finished, press the talk/end/callback button again or place the handset on
either the base cradle or the extra charger to hang up.
NOTE: You can only use one handset at a time and there is no conference and
intercom features for these units. “UNAVAILABLE” will be displayed if other
handset is in talk mode.
Pre-dialing
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Dial a telephone number (the number you dial shows in the display).
NOTE: If you make a mistake dialing the number, use the del/chan button to
backspace and erase the wrong number, and enter the correct number.
3. Press the talk/end/callback button on that handset. The number automatically dials
and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the display.
4. When finished, press the talk/end/callback button again to hang up.
NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
Call Transfer
During an external call,you may transfer the external call to another handset.
1. Press TRANSFER button on the originating handset. TRANSFERRING shows in the
display. Both handsets will be paged.
2. Press TRANSFER button or talk/end/callback on receiving handset to answer the call.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *exit button or transfer button
on the originating handset.
NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferring the call, then
both handsets will be rung back (callback). If neither handset answers within 30
seconds, then the external call will be automatically dropped.
Redial
While the phone is ON (in TALK mode), press the redial button to redial the last
number you dialed (up to 32 digits).
OR,
While the phone is OFF (in standby mode), press the redial button and then the
talk/end/callback button to redial the last number.
Flash
Use the flash/prog button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting,
which are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the talk/end/callback button to activate custom calling services
such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
Channel Button
While talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually change the
channel to improve reception and reduce noise or static on the line. Press and release
the del/chan button to move to the next clear channel.
Exit
Press the *exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
Finding the Handset
This feature helps locate misplaced handsets.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes
until you press the talk/end/callback button on the handset or the page button on the
base.
NOTE: You may still page the handsets when the ringer is off.
Ringer Switch
The ringer switch is located on the side of the handset, it has two positions, ON and OFF.
Volume
When the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the CID-VOL (- or +) button to adjust the
listening level. Choose from four volume settings. VOL 1 is the lowest volume and VOL
4 is the highest volume.
Mute
Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.
1. Press the format/mute button. MUTE shows in the display. The party on the
telephone will not hear you.
2. Press the format/mute button when finished.
Caller ID (CID)
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. Each handset can store up to 40 calls for later review.
Call Waiting Caller ID
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company,
you are able to see who is calling while you are on the phone when you hear the call
waiting beep. The caller identification information appears in the display after you hear
the tone.
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the flash/prog
button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, 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 Records
When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to your
Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.
When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory.
NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed.
NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.
Reviewing CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls
have been received.
• Press the CID-VOL (-) to scroll through the call records from the most recent to
the oldest.
• Press the CID-VOL (+) to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.
Transferring Caller ID Records in Memory
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the CID-VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the desired caller ID.
3. Press the memory button.
4. Press a number key (0 - 9) to store the number in that memory location. You will
hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: It is important that you format the caller ID records correctly before storing
in memory. It is not possible to re-format caller ID records stored in memory.
To Replace an Old Memory With a New
CID Record:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 in Transferring Caller ID Records in Memory. After you
enter the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.
2. Press the memory button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in
that location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Deleting the Current CID Record
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the desired record.
3. Press del/chan. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?
4. Press del/chan again to erase the record and the next Caller ID record shows in the
display. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Deleting All CID Records
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button to display any Caller ID record.
3. Press and hold the del/chan button until DELETE ALL? shows in the display.
4. Press del/chan again to erase all records. You will hear a confirmation tone. The
display shows NO CALLS.
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.
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided
by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller
identification services.
Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone enables you to:
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handset.
• Know who called while you were away.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right
now to read through this user’s guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the 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.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have
at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your
home goes out.
IMPORTANT: You can only use one handset at a time and there is NO
conference and intercom features for these units.
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
101 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2004 ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Model 25840
00002076 (Rev. 1 Dom E)
05-02
Printed in China
Handset Charge Cradle Layout
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
Base
Dual Handsets Belt clips
Line cord
AC power
converter
Handset
batteries
Battery compartment
doors
PAGE
charge in use
PAGE
charge
in use
display
talk/end/callback
(button)
CID-VOL (-)
(caller ID-volume down
button)
CID-VOL (+)
(caller ID-volume up
button)
del/chan
(delete/channel button)
redial
(button)
* exit
(button)
# pause
(button)
flash/prog
(flash/program button)
transfer
(button)
format/mute
(button)
PAGE
(button)
charge/in use
(indicator)
headphone jack
Base Layout
Charge Cradle
memory
(button)
ringer
(switch)
charge
(indicator)
BLACK WIRE
BATTERY
PRESS DOWN FIRMLY
RED WIRE
Time Date Number of calls
Caller ID name Caller ID phone number
Handset Layout