GE 25982xx3 - Manual (Page 22)


Making a Call
Cordless Handset
1. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the
desired number.
-Or-
. Dial the number and then press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button.
3. When finished, press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER or place the handset in charging
cradle to hang up.
Corded Handset
1. Lift the handset and wait for a dial tone. Dial the desired number.
-Or-
. Dial the number, then lift the handset.
3. When finished, put the handset back on the cradle to hang up.
Speakerphone
1. Press the speaker/call back button. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the desired number.
. Or, dial the number and then press the speaker/call back button.
3. When finished, press speaker/call back to hang up.
Manual Channel Selection
While talking on the cordless handset, you might need to manually change the channel in
order to reduce static caused by baby monitors, garage door openers, or other cordless
phones. Press and release the chan/delete button on the cordless handset to advance to
the next clear channel.
Call Timer
After you press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER on the cordless handset (or lift the
corded handset, or press the speaker/call back button on the base), the built-in call
timer shows in the display and begins counting the length of time of the call.
Auto Standby
Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off the hook (in
talk mode) automatically hangs up the handset.