GE 25839 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to
store (up to 24 digits).
8. Press mem again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation
tone.
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the del/chan button to backspace
and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).
CHANGING A STORED NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 7 in Storing a Name and Number in
Memory.
2. Press the mem button, and
REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
3. Press the mem button to store the number. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3. Press the mem button to store the number. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
To replace an old number with a new redial number:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3. Press the mem button, and
REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
4. Press the mem button again to replace the old number with the new
number. You will hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: The stored redial number is limited to 24 digits or less.
DIALING A STORED NUMBER
1. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk/end/call back
button.
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the memory location (0-9). The number dials automatically.
- OR -
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mem button.
3. Use the touch-tone pad or the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to scroll to
the number you want to dial.
4. Press talk/end/call back. The number dials automatically.
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
OF
A STORED NUMBER
If a pause is needed to wait for a dial or access tone, press the #pause
button to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored number (for
example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer
access tone.) pause shows in the display as a
P
, and each pause counts
as one digit in the dialing sequence.
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS
1. To review stored numbers, press the mem button, and use the Caller
ID/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the memory location,
or press the corresponding number key for a desired memory
location (0-9).
2. When the data shows in the display, press the del/chan button. The
display shows
DELETE?
3. Press del/chan again to delete the data. The display shows
DELETED
.
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY
Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers,
such as calling card calls to a frequently called long distance number.
Each part of the sequence is dialed from memory. The following
example shows you how to use chain dialing to make a call through a
long distance service:
The Number For Memory Location
Long distance access number 7
Authorization code 8
Frequently called long distance number 9
1. Make sure the phone is ON (in TALK mode).
2. Press mem and then press 7.
3. When you hear the access tone, press mem and then press 8.
4. At the next access tone, press mem and then 9.
TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory button,
or your call might not go through.
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET
TO
THE HANDSET
For hands free operation:
1. Remove the rubber cap covering
the headset jack.
2. Connect the headset to the
headset jack on the handset. The
handset receiver is disabled when
the headset is connected.
3. Adjust the headset to rest
comfortably on top of your head
and over your ear. Move the
microphone to approximately two
to three inches from your mouth.
4. Press the talk/end/call back button on the handset to answer a call
or make calls with the headset.
5. To return to normal operation, unplug the
headset from the jack.
ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip, insert the sides of the belt
clip into the slots on each side of the handset. Snap
the ends of the belt clip into place.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK
mode) before you replace battery.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Disconnect the cord attached to the battery
pack and remove the battery pack from the
handset.
3. Insert the new battery pack and connect the
cord to the jack inside the battery
compartment.
4. Put the battery compartment door back on.
5. Place handset in the base to charge. Allow
the handset battery to properly charge (for 12
hours) prior to first use or when you install a new
battery pack. If you do not properly charge the
phone, battery performance will be compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the battery listed in the instruction book.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other
batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can
cause injury.
To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery
listed in the User’s Guide.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following messages show the status of the phone or help you set
up and use your phone.
INCOMPLETE Caller information is interrupted during transmission
DATA or the phone line is excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME Prompt telling you to enter a name for one of the 10
memory locations.
DELETE ALL? Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID
records.
DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the current
Caller ID record that is shown on the display.
DELETED Prompt confirming a CID record is erased.
DELETE? Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 10
numbers stored in the phone's outgoing memory.
END OF LIST Indicates there is no additional information in the
Caller ID memory log.
NEW Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.
UNKNOWN The incoming call is from an area not serviced by
NAME/CALLER/ Caller ID or caller information is not sent.
NUMBER
PAGING Someone is paging the handset from the base.
BLOCKED CALL Caller information is blocked from transmission.
BLOCKED Caller name and number is blocked from
NAME/NUMBER transmission.
REPT Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from
the same number was received more than once.
NO DATA No Caller ID information was received.
EMPTY Indicates a memory location is vacant.
NO CALLS Indicates no calls have been received.
MESSAGE Indicates a message is available.
WAITING
LOW BATTERY Indicates the handset battery is low and needs
charging.
UNABLE TO DIAL Indicates the CID or memory contents cannot be
dialed.
UNABLE TO Indicates the CID or memory contents cannot be
stored.
STORE
PRESS TALK KEY Indicates the CID number is a Directory Dial
Number (DDN) and cannot be formatted.
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS
Signal Meaning
A long warbling tone Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
Three short beeps Page signal
(several times)
One beep every 7 seconds Low battery warning
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CALLER ID SOLUTIONS
No display
Fully charge (for 12 hours) or replace the battery.
If you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the unit is
connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Unplug the AC power
adaptor from the unit and plug it back in.
To see Caller ID information in your display, you must be
subscribed to Caller ID service through your local telephone
company.
Caller ID incomplete
The unit displays this message if it detects anything other data
message than valid Caller ID information during the silent period
after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on
the line.
TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS
No dial tone
Check or repeat installation steps
Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical
outlet.
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and
the modular phone jack?
Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect another
phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone on the second
phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.
The handset might be out of range of the base. Move closer to the
base.
Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 12 hours).
Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.
Did the handset beep when you pressed the talk/end call back
button? Did the in use indicator come on? The battery may need to
be charged.
Handset does not ring
Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON.
You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try
unplugging some phones.
See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Charge/in use indicator on the base flashes
Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and
you subscribe to it, the charge/in use indicator on the base flashes
when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a message waiting.
It stops flashing after the message has been reviewed.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
Change channels
The handset maybe out of range. Move closer to the base.
Relocate the base.
Charge the battery.
Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another
household appliance.
Unit beeps
Place handset in base cradle for 20 seconds to reset the security
code. If that doesn’t work, charge the battery for 12 hours.
See solutions for “No dial tone.”
Replace the battery.
Memory dialing
Make sure you correctly program the memory location keys.
Make sure you follow the proper dialing sequence.
You must reprogram numbers into memory after a power outage or
battery replacement?
Out of range
Move closer to the base.
Reset the battery. Unplug the battery and plug it in again after five
seconds.
Reset the power adaptor. Unplug the adaptor and plug it in again
after five seconds.
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION
Aluminum siding.
Foil backing on insulation.
Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.
You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves,
computers, etc.
Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.
Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
Handset battery is low.
You’re out of range of the base.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these
guidelines:
Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that
generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent
lamps).
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
Clean with a soft cloth.
Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this
will damage the finish.
Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at
a later date.
SERVICE
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty
information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its
authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer
to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-
800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This
information will be valuable if service should be required during the
warranty period.
Purchase date ________________________________________________
Name of store ________________________________________________
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 (2) 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 against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for
radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is
connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult
your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in
your ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that
we are participating in a program to collect and
recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the
United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information or contact your local recycling center.
Ni-Cd
R
B
R
C
RBRC
LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
One year, from date of purchase.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45
days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The
exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original
product’s warranty period.
How you get service:
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally
provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton
and packing materials.
”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice
which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must
be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first
rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
ATLINKS USA, Inc.
c/o Thomson
11721 B Alameda Ave.
Socorro, Texas 79927
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not
covered by the warranty.
Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS accepts no liability
in case of damage or loss.
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty
does not
cover:
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information
regarding operating instructions and user controls. Any additional
information, should be obtained from your dealer.)
Installation and setup service adjustments.
Batteries.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Products which have been modified or incorporated into other
products.
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with
your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE
TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA,
INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR
IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC.
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have
other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card
ready and call toll-free 1-800-338-0376.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering.
We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Items are subject to availability.
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Slots for belt clip
DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.
Belt Clip 5-2673
Headset 5-2425
Replacement Battery 5-2459
Power adaptor 5-2677
Headset jack
Headset plug