GE 25942xx1 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
For  there will be  additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack
and cover than shown above.
For  there will be  additional handsets, charge cradles, battery
packs and covers than shown above.
For  there will be  additional handsets, charge cradles, battery
packs and covers than shown above.





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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.
 
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.

• 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 qualied installer.


 
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.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

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.

1. Make sure the answering system is .
2. Press ash/answerer/call waiting button on the handset to enter answerer remote
mode.
3. Press key [8] to enter Time/Day set menu on handset.
4. To set Hour, key in [00]-[12].
5. To set Minutes, key in [00]-[59].
6. To set AM/PM, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME
5
or
6
button.
7. Press #PAUSE/ringer button to conrm the setting.




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
.
2. Press and hold the announce button on the base.
3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
4. Release the button when you nish your announcement.



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




Press and release the announce button to review your outgoing announcement.

1. Make sure the answering system is .
2. Press ash/answerer/call waiting button on the handset to enter answerer remote
mode.
3. Press key [9] to enter Ring to Answer menu on handset.
4. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME
5
or
6
button to choose 3 rings, 5 rings or Toll saver.
5. Press #PAUSE/ringer button to conrm the setting.




There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code,
Ringer ON/OFF, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse and Default Setting.
During programming, you may press the mute/menu 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.

1. Press the mute/menu button until 4 shows in the display. 1ENG is
the default. (ENG stands for English. FRA stands for French. ESP stands for Spanish.)
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME5
or
6
button or the touch-tone pad on the
handset to enter your selection.
3. Press mute/menu again to save.

1. Press the mute/menu button until  shows in the display.
2. Use the touch-tone pad 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 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 th e 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.


3. Press mute/menu again to save.


1. Press the mute/menu button until  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 mute/menu again to save.



1. Press the mute/menu button until  4shows in the display.
1ON is the default.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME5
or
6
button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
to scroll to or .
3. Press mute/menu to save.


You can choose from 3 ring tones.
1. Press the mute/menu button until 
4 shows in the display.
01 is the default.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME5
or
6
button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
to select from  to .
3. Press mute/menu to save.

1. Press the mute/menu button until 4 shows in the display.
1 TONE is the default.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME5
or
6
button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
to scroll to  or .
3. Press mute/menu to save.

You may return handset settings to the factory default setup using this menu.
1. Press the mute/menu button until 
4 shows in the display. NO is
the default.
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (
5
or
6
) button on the handset to scroll to  or .


3. Press mute/menu to save.


When the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit, the phone is or the handset is being
charged. The handset visual ringer and base indicator ash when you receive a call.

1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK button.
2. When nished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again or place the handset on the
base cradle to hang up.

1. Pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK button. Wait for the dial tone.
The call timer starts counting minutes and seconds in the display.
2. Dial a telephone number.
3. When nished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again or place the handset on the
base cradle to hang up.





1. Make sure the phone is  (not in TALK mode).
2. Dial a telephone number (the number you dial shows in the display).



3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on that handset. The number automatically dials
and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the display.
4. When nished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again to hang up.


While the phone is  (in TALK mode), press the redial button to redial the last number
you dialed (up to 32 digits).

While the phone is  (in standby mode), press the redial button and then the
TALK/CALL BACK button to redial the last number.

Use the ash/answerer/call waiting button to activate custom calling services such as
call waiting, which are available through your local phone company.



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 chan button to move to the next clear channel.

Press the *EXIT/tone button to cancel any command you initiated.

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.


Apart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer. Make sure
the phone is  (not in talk mode).
1. Press the #PAUSE/ringer button to go to the  menu.
 4 shows in the display. 1ON is the default.
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (
5
or
6
) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to
scroll to or .
3. Press the #PAUSE/ringer button to save your selection. You will hear a conrmation
tone.

When the phone is  (in TALK mode) press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (
5
or
6
) button to
adjust the listening level. Choose from ve volume settings.  is the lowest volume
and  is the highest volume.



Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.
1. Press the mute/menu button.
 shows in the display. The party on the telephone
will not hear you.
2. Press the mute/menu button when nished.

This 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.

During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.
1. Press the format/trans button on the originating handset.
 shows in
the display. All registered handsets will be paged.
2. Press the format/trans button or TALK/CALL BACK on receiving handset to answer
call.


format/trans
















Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

101 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
© 2008 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Model 25942C
00019461 (Rev. 5 Dom E)
08-16
Printed in China

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 nd out how to get one installed.


Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.






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








Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, uorescent 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 specically
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.





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:
















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.

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if
you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates the
presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the handset that is in use at the time of
the call will display and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information.
When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the ash/answerer/
call waiting button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press
ash/answerer/call waiting again to return to the original call.

When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the rst 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.

If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the
data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you
were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is
automatically deleted.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review
show as  in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were
received from the same number more than once show as  in the display.

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls
have been received. To scroll CID records:
1. Make sure the phone is
 (not in talk mode).
2. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (
6
) button to review the newest CID record.
3. Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (
5
) button to review the oldest CID record rst.

1. Make sure the phone is  (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (
5
or
6
) button to display the desired record.
3. Press the TALK/CALL BACK button. The number dials automatically.






Available formats include:
Number of digits Explanation Example
 long distance code “1 ” 1-317-555-8888
+3-digit area code
+7-digit telephone number.
 3-digit area code + 317-555-8888
7-digit telephone number.
 7-digit telephone number. 555-8888

You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory.




1. Make sure the phone is (not in talk mode).
2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (
5
or
6
) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3. Press the mem button.
4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location (0-9) to store the number in that
memory location. You will hear a conrmation tone.





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.

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.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
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 Ofce, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
.

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

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.

2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back 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 at the back 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.  shows in the display.




5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to rst use. If you don’t properly charge
the phone, battery performance is compromised.





1. Turn the base over.
2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by rst 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.)



This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls.
Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the answering system.
Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system
 and .
The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is . The indicator
blinks when you have new messages.


The default voice prompt language is English.
To change the answering system’s voice prompt language, press and hold the skip
button for two seconds. The unit announces  (Spanish
selected).

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
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. 
shows in the display.

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
black wire
red wire
battery
pack
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