GE 25931 - Manual

Model 25931 Series
5.8 GHz Cordless
Handset Speakerphone
System User’s Guide
Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of
the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone
company.
Installing the Phone
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium battery model
5-2548, 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.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment. PLEASE REGISTER
shows in the display.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
and can be inserted only one way.
2. 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.
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
jack on the bottom of the base.
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying
the battery is charging. The unit will take 20 seconds to register and verify its security
code. READY shows in the handset’s display.
5. 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 5-2501 power adapter that came with
this unit. Using other power adapters may damage the unit.
Wall Mounting
1. Turn the base over.
2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of
the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push
down and snap the pedestal into place.
3. 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.)
NOTE : If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power adaptor
cord and store inside the wall mounting pedestal.
Setup
There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code,
Ringer Volume, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse, Transfer and Default Setting.
During programming, you may press the MENU/Mute 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/TONE button.
Display Language
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until >1ENG 2FRA 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 MENU/Mute again to save.
Handset Name
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until ENTER NAME shows in the display. READY is
the default.
2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters)
and press the memory button to save. More than one letter is stored in each of the
number keys. For example, to enter the name Bill Smith, press the 2 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 times for the second letter L. Press the 1 key
to insert a space between the L and the S. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S;
press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the
8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H..
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the DELETE/Channel button to
backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).
3. Press MENU/Mute again to save.
Local Area Code
1. Press the MENU/Mute 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 MENU/Mute again to save.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the DELETE/Channel button to
erase a wrong number.
Ringer Volume
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until RINGER 41 HIGH shows in the display.
1 HIGH is the default.
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll
to 1 HIGH, 2 LOW, or 3 OFF.
3. Press MENU/Mute to save.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, RINGER OFF shows on the display.
Ringer Tone
You can choose from either ringtones (01-03) or melodies (04-13).
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until RINGER TONE 401 shows in the display.
01 is the default.
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button on the handset to select from 01 to 13.
3. Press MENU/Mute to save.
Tone/Pulse
Most telephone systems use tone dialing, however, some may still use pulse dialing. If
you aren’t sure which dialing system you have, set the telephone to tone dialing and
make a test call. If the call connects, the setting is correct. If the call does not connect,
set the telephone to pulse dialing.
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until 41 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display. 1
TONE is the default.
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or + ) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll
to 1 TONE or 2 PULSE.
3. Press MENU/Mute to save.
Transfer ON/OFF
In order to use the Call Transfer feature (applicable ONLY with additional handsets), you
must have the Transfer ON/OFF set to ON through the menu of each handset.
1). Press the MENU/Mute button until TRANSFER 41OFF shows in the display. 1OFF is
the default.
2) Use the cid/vol (- or +) button or the touch tone pad on the handset and select 2ON.
3) Press MENU/Mute again to save.
Default Setting
1. Press the MENU/Mute button until DEFAULT 4NO 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 MENU/Mute to save. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Cordless Phone Basics
Charge/In Use Indicator
The phone is ON when the TALK/CALL BACK 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 the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK or
SPEAKER button.
2. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
Making a Call
1. Pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER 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/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
NOTE: In case of power failure, the handset may display
UNAVAILABLE when the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button is
pressed. You must then place the handset on the main base for 20
seconds to reset the unit.
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 DELETE/
Channel button to backspace and erase the wrong number, and
enter the correct number.
3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button on that handset. The number auto-
matically dials and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the
display.
4. When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again to hang up.
NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
Redial
While the phone is ON (in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE 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/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to redial the last number.
Flash
Use the FLASH/Call wait button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting,
which are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK 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 DELETE/Channel button to move to the next clear channel.
Exit
Press the *EXIT/TONE button to cancel any command you initiated.
Page
This feature assists in locating a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2
minutes until you press the TALK/CALL BACK button on the handset or the page button
on the base.
NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.
Ringer high/low/off Shortcut
Apart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer. Make sure
the phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
1. Press the #RINGER/PAUSE button to go to the RINGER VOLUME menu.
RINGER 41HIGH shows in the display. 1HIGH is the default.
2. Use the cid/vol ( - or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll to
1HIGH, 2LOW or 3OFF.
3. Press the #RINGER/PAUSE button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation
tone.
Volume
When the phone is ON (in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE 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 MENU/Mute button. MUTE shows in the display. The party on the telephone
will not hear you.
2. Press the MENU/Mute button when finished.
Model 25931
00006682 (Rev. 2 CAN E)
06-06
Printed in China
For Model 25931xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip,
battery pack and cover than shown above.
For
Model 25931xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For
Model 25931xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers than shown above.
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.
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 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.
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.
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:
Time Date Number of calls
Caller ID name Caller ID phone number
Switching between the Speakerphone and Handset
1. If you are using the handset earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone, press
the SPEAKER button, you can then press SPEAKER button again to end conversation.
2. If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the handset earpiece, press
the TALK/CALL BACK button, you can then press the TALK/CALL BACK button again to
end conversation.
Temporary Tone
The feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing
enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch tone services offered by
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need
to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touch tone mode allows
you to send your number.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the *EXIT/TONE button on the handset to
temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary)
dialing mode.
Call Transfer (applicable only with additional
handsets)
During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.
NOTE: The transfer feature MUST be set to ON, this can be done
through each handset’s setup menu function, Transfer ON/OFF.
1. Press the FORMAT/transfer button on the originating handset. TRANSFERRING shows
in the display. All registered handsets will be paged.
2. Press the FORMAT/transfer button or TALK/CALL BACK on receiving handset to
answer call.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *EXIT/TONE button
or the FORMAT/trans button on the originating handset.
NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferring
the call, then the handsets will be rung back (callback). If no
handset answers within 30 seconds, then the external call will be
automatically dropped.
Caller ID (CID)
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.
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.
Interference Information
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which may interfere
with residential radio and television reception if not properly installed and used in
accordance with instructions contained in this manual. Reasonable protection against
such interference is ensured, although there is no guarantee this will not occur in a
given installation. If interference is suspected and verified by switching this equipment
on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures: Reorient the radio/television receiver’s antenna, relocate the
equipment with respect to the receiver, plug the equipment and receiver into separate
circuit outlets. The user may also wish to consult a qualified radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. This equipment has been fully tested and complies with all
limits for Class B computing devices pursuant to part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Telephone Network Information
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone
network, the telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
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. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your
telephone equipment, the telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to
allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone
from your line.
REN Number
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
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.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid
Compatibility.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.”
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
display
TALK/CALL BACK
(button)
cid/vol (-)
(caller ID-volume
down button)
cid/vol (+)
(caller ID-volume
up button)
DELETE/Channel
(button)
Redial
(button)
*EXIT/TONE
(button)
#RINGER/PAUSE
(button)
FLASH/Call wait
(button)
FORMAT/Transfer
(button)
Memory
(button)
SPEAKER
(button)
MENU/Mute (button)
Handset Layout
Base Layout
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
NOTE: After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the
handset in the main base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
page
(button)
charge/in use
(indicator)
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE
up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional
Model 25901 handset with charge cradle)
Base
Handset
Belt
clip
Telephone
line cord
AC power
adaptor
Handset
battery pack
Battery
compartment
cover
Wall mount
bracket
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.
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.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
(for model 25931xx1)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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.
Call Waiting Caller ID
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if
you receive an incoming call and you are using the GE multi handset system, a beep
indicates the presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. The Call Waiting Caller ID
information will be displayed and stored in the history of all handsets in the system.
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the FLASH/
Call wait button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press
FLASH/program again to return to the original call.
Receiving CID Records
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and
second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings,
giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer
the call.
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