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2nd Call Alert
If it is set to On, you will hear the alert tone when you are in
conversation and there is an incoming call from another line.
From the Phone Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to 2ND Call Alert.
2. Press SELECT soft key. Use the VOL (- or +) button to scroll
to your selection. The default setting is On.
3. Press SELECT soft key to save your selection and “Saved”
shows in the display.
Handset Name
From the Phone Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Handset name.
2. Press SELECT soft key. The default name is Handset.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 13
characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the
number keys. For example, to enter 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. Press the 5
key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to
insert a space between the first and last name. 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 DIR or CID button
to move the cursor forward or backward, and then use the
Mute/Del button to backspace and delete one character
at a time.
4. Press the SAVE soft key button to save your name. You will
hear a confirmation tone and the display shows “Saved”.
Display Setting
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in Talk mode).
2. Press the Menu button on HS to go to the main menu.
3. Press VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Display Setting.
4. Press SELECT soft key to confirm and you may program the
following items: Language and Contrast.
Language
From the Display Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Language.
2. Press SELECT soft key.
3. Use the VOL (- or +) button to select English, Francais or
Espanol. The default setting is English.
4. Press SELECT soft key to save your selection.
Contrast
From the Display Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Contrast.
2. Press SELECT soft key. The “MIN and MAX” contrast scale
shows on the display.
3. Use the VOL (- or +) button to adjust the contrast. The
display instantly adjusts with each press of the
VOL (- or +) button.
4. Press SELECT soft key to save the desired contrast level.
Sound Settings
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in Talk mode).
2. Press the Menu button on HS to go to the main menu.
3. Press VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Sound Setting.
4. Press SELECT soft key to confirm and you may program the
following items in handset: Ring Tone, Ring Volume and
Key Tone.
Ring Tone
There are 8 tone levels for your selection. They are Melody 1
to 8 for Line 1 and Line 2 respectively.
From the Sound Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Ring Tone.
2. Press SELECT soft key.
3. Use the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to your selection and
use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L 1 and L 2.
The default setting is Melody 1 for both lines.
4. Press SELECT soft key to save your selection and “Saved”
shows in the display.
Ring Volume
There are 5 volume levels and OFF for your selection. The
Ring volume can be set individually for each line.
From the Sound Settings Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Ring Volume.
2. Press SELECT soft key.
3. Use the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to your selection and
use the DIR or CID button to toggle between L 1 and L 2.
The default setting is VOL 3.
4. Press SELECT soft key to save your selection and “Saved”
shows in the display.
Key Tone
From the Sound Settings Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Key Tone.
2. Press SELECT soft key. Use the VOL (- or +) button to select
On or Off.
3. Press SELECT soft key to save your selection and “Saved”
shows in the display.
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
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 the 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.
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.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
This telephone system meets FCC 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.
Information for DECT Product
This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0
standard which operates in the 1.92GHz to
1.93GHz frequency range. Installation of this
equipment is subject to notification and
coordination with UTAM. Any relocation of this equipment
must be coordinated through and approved by UTAM. UTAM
may be contacted at 1-800-429-8826.
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.
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the following items:
Model H5250
00023549 (Rev 0 Dom E/S)
08-03
Printed in China
Thomson Inc.
101 West 103rd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
© 2008 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
DECT 6.0 Accessory Handset
Model for Models 25210
and 25250
User’s Guide
Please read this manual
before operating product
for the first time.
Model H5250
Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in
this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for
your product.
Restore Setting
The feature allows you to reset some menu settings to the
original default settings.
From the Restore Setting Menu:
1. Press the Menu button on the handset.
2. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Restore Setting.
3. Press SELECT soft key. “LOAD TO DEFAULT?” shows in the
display.
4. Press YES soft key to let unit reset to default setting;
once finished, the unit will emit a short beep prompt, and
“Saved” shows in the display.
5. If you do not want to reset, press the NO soft key.
Telephone Operation
Making Calls with the Cordless Handset
1. Press the Talk button, the unit will pick the first available
line for you.
-OR-
Press Line 1 or Line 2 soft key to select a line you wanted.
2. Wait for a dial tone then dial the phone number.
3. Press the End button when finished.
Making Call in the Speakerphone mode
(from the handset)
1. Press the Speaker button to activate the speakerphone on
the first available line.
-OR-
Press the Line 1 or Line 2 soft key to select a specific line,
the handset will activate the ear piece.
2. Press the Speaker button to switch to speakerphone mode.
3. Wait for a dial tone then dial the phone number.
4. Press then End button when finished.
Making Calls with the Optional Headset
1. Plug the headset into the Headset jack on the side of the
cordless handset.
2. Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your
head or over your ear.
3. Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches from
your mouth.
4. For the cordless handset, press the Talk button.
5. Wait for a dial tone, and then dial the phone number.
6. Press End button (on handset) when finished.
CAUTION: Use only Thomson Inc. 5-2425 headset
that is compatible with this unit.
NOTE: If the headset is not connected (or if not completely
inserted into headset jack), an error tone is heard when the
Headset button is pressed.
Pre-dialing
1. With the phone idle, manually enter the telephone
number. The telephone number shows in the display.
2. Press the Speaker button, Talk button (handset only), or
Line 1 or Line 2 button to take a line, and then the tele-
phone number will be dialed out.
Answering a Call
For cordless handset:
1. Press the Talk button to answer the call in receiver mode,
-OR-
2. Press the Spk button to answer the call in speakerphone
mode,
-OR-
3. Press the corresponding LINE soft key to answer the call in
receiver mode.
4. When finished, press END button.
NOTE: If you have set the Auto Answer as On in the
cordless handset, you can answer the call directly by
picking up the handset from the base, without pressing
any buttons.
NOTE: Adjust the volume by pressing the VOL (- or +)
button during a call.
Switching Between the Speakerphone, Handset,
and Headset Mode
Cordless Handset
To switch to the speakerphone, press the Spk button.
If the headset is plugged in, press the Talk button to switch
to the headset.
If the headset is not plugged in, press the Talk button to
switch to the cordless handset’s receiver.
Mute
To have a private, off-line conversation, use the Mute
feature. The party on the other end of the line cannot hear
you, but you can still hear them.
1. Press Mute button to activate the mute feature. The mute
indicator illuminates.
2. Press the Mute button again to de-activate.
Do Not Disturb
This feature is set at individual telephones to disable
(silence) an incoming ring signal, intercom ring. When there
is an incoming call or an intercom call, the status indicators
function as normal but the phone will not ring.
1. When the unit is idle, press the DND/Privacy button. The
last setting is displayed.
2. Use the VOL (- or +) button to select the duration. You
may choose from 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes,
1 hour, or 2 hours and increase the duration by 1-hour
intervals up to 24 hours.
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 1.9 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 1.9 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.
Handset Layout
Handset
Handset battery pack
AC power
adaptor
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Belt Clip
Charging
Cradle
display
DND/Privacy
(button)
Spk
(Speaker button)
DIR
(button)
CID
(button)
3 Soft keys
VOL +/-
(buttons)
Talk
(button)
Off
(button)
Redial
(button)
Menu/Flash
(button)
Exit
(button)
Int/Hold
(button)
Mute/Del
(button)
Visual Indicator
* Tone
(button)
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-metal
Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model 5-2734, which is
compatible with this unit.
1. Locate battery which is packaged inside a plastic bag and
is 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.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector
is keyed and can be inserted only one way.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by placing the handset
back cover slightly higher than the handset and then slid-
ing the cover down into position.
6. Plug the power supply cord into the power jack on the
back of the charger and the other end into the electrical
outlet.
7. Place the handset in the charging cradle. The charge
indicator illuminates, verifying the battery is charging.
8. Allow the phone to charge for 14 hours prior to first use.
If you don’t properly charge the phone, battery
performance is compromised.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or
damage use only the 5-2828 (charger) power adaptor
listed in the user’s guide. This power adaptor is
intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
Programming the Phone
Standby Screen
The handset displays the handset name and number, date,
time, and battery status and the three soft keys.
NOTE: The soft keys will change according to the status of
the unit.
Programming Functions
The system uses a menu structure to give you access to all of
the built-in features. You may program the following items
in main menu: Phone Setting, Display Setting, Sound Settings
and Restore Setting.
NOTE: During programming, you may press the BACK Soft
key (left) at any time to exit the sub-menu and return to
the main menu, or press Exit key to exit programming and
return to standby screen.
NOTE: If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the handset will
automatically exit programming and return to standby
screen.
Phone Setting
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in Talk mode).
2. Press the Menu button on HS to go to the main menu.
3. Press VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Phone Setting.
4. Press SELECT soft key (right) to confirm and you may
program the following items:
Auto Answer,
Auto Answer Intercom,
Registration,
2nd Call Alert, and
Handset Name
Auto Answer
This option allows you to pick up the handset from the base
to answer an incoming call without pressing the Talk/Spk/L
1/L2 button.
When it is set to Off, this function is disabled in the handset.
From the Phone Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Auto Answer.
2. Press SELECT soft key. Use the VOL (- or +) button to scroll
to your selection. The default setting is Off.
3. Press SELECT soft key to save your selection and “Saved”
shows in the display.
Auto Answer Intercom
If it is set to On, the handset will auto answer the intercom
call when it receives an intercom call.
From the Phone Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to Auto Answer Int.
2. Press SELECT soft key. Use the VOL (- or +) button to scroll
to your selection. The default setting is Off.
3. Press SELECT soft key to save your selection and “Saved”
shows in the display.
Registration
YOU MUST REGISTER THE HANDSET TO THE MAIN BASE
BEFORE USE!
During the registration process, keep the handset near the
base. Up to 10 cordless handsets can be registered to one
base.
1. After the battery is installed, “Press REG to initiate
registration” shows in the display.
2. Press the REG soft key on the handset, and the handset’s
display shows “Press Base Unit Page button Until Beep”.
3. Press and hold the PAGE button on the base unit until a
beep sound is heard. The base unit will enter registration
mode and “Registration” shows in the display.
4. Please wait for several seconds. If the registration is
successful, the handset shows “Registration complete” and
emits a confirmation tone.
5. If the registration has failed (i.e. times out), the handset
shows “Registration Failed!”, and then returns to the idle
mode. The error tone will be emitted.
Remove Handset
De-registration cancels registration. During the
de-registration process, keep the handset near the base.
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be
deregistered unless absolutely necessary because
once a handset is deregistered, that handset’s
telephone features cannot be used until the handset
is re-registered.
From the Phone Setting Menu:
1. Press the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the Remove
handset.
2. Press SELECT soft key button. “Remove handset?” shows
on the display.
3. Press the YES soft key to confirm de-registration. “Saved”
shows in the display and then shows “Press “REG” to
initiate registration” in the handset.
NOTE: You can press the REG soft key to enter the registation
mode again.
3. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm. The display shows
how long the ringer will be disabled.
4. To cancel, press the DND/Privacy button again.
NOTE: If Intercom Auto Answer is activated, the unit
automatically answers the intercom call even if the Do Not
Disturb function is activated.
Flash
Use the Flash button to activate custom calling services
such as call waiting or call forwarding, which are available
through your local phone company.
Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence
Press the #pause button twice to insert a delay in dialing
sequence when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for
example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a
computer access tone.) Each pause counts as one digit in the
dialing sequence, and is shown as “P” in the display.
Redial
1. Press the Talk button, or press the Speaker button
(speakerphone mode), or press the Headset button
(headset mode) and the first available line will go off
hook. If both lines are available, Line 1 will be used.
-OR-
Press a Line button to select a line.
2. Press the Redial button. The redial number list (last 3
previously dialed numbers) is shown.
3. Use the VOL (- or +) button to select the number. Press the
DIAL soft key to dial out the number.
NOTE: The Redial function will not operate if the number to
be redialed contains more than 32 digits. If the number is
longer than that, you will hear an error tone.
Reviewing the Redial Numbers
Your phone records up to three previously dialed phone
numbers.
1. When the phone is idle, press the Redial button.
2. Use the VOL (- or +) button to view the last three
previously dialed numbers.
3. While the preferred number is displayed, press the Spk,
Talk, or a Line button to dial the phone number.
NOTE: If you do not select a Line button, the line is
automatically seized and the number is dialed accordingly.
Storing a Redial Record in Phone Book
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in Talk mode).
2. Press the Redial button, then use the VOL (- or +)
button to scroll to the desired redial number.
3. Press the SAVE soft key.
4. “Enter Name” shows in the display. Input a name. Please
refer to section “Handset Name” for name editing method.
NOTE: A name must be input otherwise the record cannot
be stored.
5. Press the SAVE soft key. The desired redial number shows
in the display.
6. You can edit the telephone number.
7. Press the SAVE soft key to enter the VIP Tone Melody
selection.
Transferring a Call to Another Extension
1. Press XFER soft key when the phone is in Talk mode.
2. Use VOL (- or +) to select the desired handset or base you
want to transfer to, and then press the SELECT soft key.
3. The unit will intercom the selected handset or base, and it
will ring for this intercom call. At this moment, the call is
on hold.
4. Once the selected handset answers the intercom call, after
the call transfer initialized unit can hang up, the call can
be transferred to the desired handset or base, or press the
CONF soft key to enter conference call mode.
5. If the selected unit rejects the intercom call, the call
transfer initialized unit will display ”Unavailable” for 3
seconds, and then pick up the call again.
Receiving a Transferred Call from Another
Extension
If the unit receives a transfer call paging, it shows “Intercom
call from base/Handset X”. Press the Talk button (handset
only) or Speaker button (both base and handset) to answer
the call.
If you press the REJECT soft key, the intercom paging will be
stopped.
Ringer On/Off and Ringer Volume
1. Make sure the phone is in idle mode.
2. Press the VOL (- or +) button to activate the ringer volume
setting. Use the VOL (- or +) button to scroll to your
selection and use the DIR or CID button to toggle between
L 1 and L 2. The default setting is VOL 3.
3. Press the SELECT soft key to save your selection and the
new volume setting shows in the display.
NOTE: If you choose the ringer OFF, “L1/L2 RINGER OFF”
shows in the display.
Speakerphone, Handset, and Headset Volume
While the phone is in use, during the desired mode, press the
VOL (+ or -) buttons until you reach a comfortable listening
level. The phone stores the setting after the last button
pressed.
BATTERY
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
PRESS DOWN FIRMLY
#pause
(button)