GE 25833 User manual

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5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Handset
Call Waiting Caller ID Phone/
Answering System
25833

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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.
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.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

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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:
MESSAGES PLAYBACK .............................. 15
MEMORY FULL ....................................... 16
ERASING MESSAGES ............................... 16
LEAVING A MEMO ................................... 16
TELEPHONE SET UP .................................... 17
PROGRAMMING THE TELEPHONE ................. 17
STANDBY SCREEN ................................... 17
PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS ...................... 17
ROOM MONITOR .................................... 17
HANDSET SETUP ..................................... 18
LANGUAGE ......................................... 18
HANDSET NAME ................................. 18
RINGER TONE .......................................19
RINGER VOLUME ..................................19
VIP MELODY ...................................... 20
STORING VIP MELODY ............................ 20
CHANGING A STORED VIP MELODY RECORD 21
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED VIP
MELODY RECORD ................................... 21
KEY TONE .......................................... 21
MESSAGE ALERT (ANSWERING SYSTEM) .. 22
RINGS TO ANSWER (ANSWERING SYSTEM) 22
SECURITY CODE (ANSWERING SYSTEM) ... 23
AREA CODE ........................................ 23
REGISTRATION ..................................... 23
DE-REGISTRATION ............................... 24
GLOBAL DE-REGISTRATION .................... 25
DEFAULT SETTING ............................... 25
TELEPHONE OPERATION ................................ 26
CHARGE INDICATOR ................................. 26
MAKING CALLS ...................................... 26
ANSWERING CALLS ................................. 26
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ........................... 2
LICENSING ................................................... 2
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) ................ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................... 3
FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT ...... 5
INTRODUCTION .............................................. 5
HANDSET LAYOUT ......................................... 7
BASE LAYOUT ............................................... 8
PARTS CHECKLIST ......................................... 8
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ................ 9
INSTALLATION ............................................... 9
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .......................... 9
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY ............ 10
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL) POWER 10
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE .............11
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ..........................11
SETTING THE VOICE PROMPT LANGUAGE ......... 12
ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP ......................... 12
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP AND REAL TIME CLOCK
12
SPEAKER VOLUME ................................... 12
VOICE INSTRUCTION ................................. 13
RECORDING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT 13
REVIEWING AND CHOOSING THE
ANNOUNCEMENT .................................... 13
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ................... 14
MESSAGE COUNTER ................................ 14
LEAVING A MESSAGE ............................... 15
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE ............ 15
MAILBOX INDICATOR ................................ 15
Table of Contents

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION .......................... 26
ANSWERING A CALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE .. 26
MAKING A CALL WITH SPEAKERPHONE ........ 26
CALL TIMER ............................................ 27
PRE-DIALING .......................................... 27
AUTO STANDBY ...................................... 27
RINGER HI/LOW/OFF SHORTCUT ............ 27
FLASH/CALL WAITING .............................. 27
NUMBER REDIAL ..................................... 28
EXIT ..................................................... 28
PAGE .................................................... 28
HANDSET TO HANDSET PAGING ............ 28
PAGING FROM THE BASE/GROUP PAGE ... 29
MUTE ................................................... 29
RECEIVER VOLUME CONTROL ..................... 29
DO NOT DISTURB (DND) ........................ 29
INTERCOM OPERATION ................................. 30
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ................. 30
RECEIVING AN INTERCOM CALL .............. 30
ADVANCED INTERCOM FEATURES ................ 30
RECEIVING AN INCOMING TELEPHONE CALL
DURING AN INTERCOM CALL .................. 30
USING INTERCOM WITH EXTERNAL TELEPHONE
CALLS ............................................... 30
TWO-WAY CALLING ............................. 31
THREE-WAY CALLING .......................... 31
TRANSFERRING EXTERNAL CALLS TO OTHER
HANDSETS ......................................... 31
MEMORY ................................................... 32
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY 32
STORING THE LAST NUMBER DIALED .......... 32
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE
(OF A STORED NUMBER) .......................... 33
REVIEWING RECORDS STORED IN MEMORY .. 33
CHANGING RECORDS STORED IN MEMORY .. 33
DELETING RECORDS STORED IN MEMORY ... 33
DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY ........... 34
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ................. 34
CALLER ID (CID) ....................................... 35
CID ERROR CODES ................................. 35
RECEIVING CID RECORDS ......................... 35
STORING CID RECORDS (IN CALLER ID
MEMORY) .............................................. 35
REVIEWING CID RECORDS ........................ 36
STORING CID RECORDS IN INTERNAL MEMORY
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DIALING A CID NUMBER ......................... 37
DELETING A CID RECORD ........................ 37
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ................... 38
REMOTE ACCESS ......................................... 38
CORDLESS HANDSET ............................... 38
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET ...... 38
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM FROM
ANOTHER LOCATION ................................ 39
MEMORY FULL ....................................... 39
CHANGING THE BATTERY .............................. 39
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 40
BELT CLIP AND OPTIONAL HEADSET ............... 40
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ..................... 40
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO THE
HANDSET ............................................... 40
DISPLAY MESSAGES .................................... 41
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ........................... 42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................ 43
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ............................. 45
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION ........................ 45
ACCESSORY INFORMATION ............................ 46
TELEPHONE NETWORK INFORMATION .............. 46
REN NUMBER ........................................... 46
SERVICE .................................................... 47
INDEX ....................................................... 48

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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.
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.
Congratulations on purchasing the GE Dual Cordless Handset Telephone System. This
system operates in the 5.8 GHz frequency range, and is unique to conventional cordless
telephones. When the base is connected to electrical power and a telephone line, you can
place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere electrical power is available.
Features:
• 5.8 GHz digital spread spectrum technology
• Call Waiting and Caller ID compatible
• VIP melody
• Up to 50 name and number memory dialing
• Answering system with 3 mailboxes
• Expandable up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional Model 25832A
Handset with charge cradle).
• 3-way conferencing, intercom, call transfer, and room monitoring between handsets
(by purchase of optional Model 25832A handset)
NOTE: Spread Spectrum technology does not need the feature of changing channel.
This telephone has been designed to be simple to use, however, you can reach its full
potential more quickly by taking a few minutes to read this User’s Guide. This telephone is
a multifunction product for use with Call Waiting and Caller ID services available from your
local telephone company.

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Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:
• View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID) while you are
on the phone.
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
• Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.
• Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get prepared
before answering a call.
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.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must
subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company: the
standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when the phone
rings and Call Waiting Caller ID Service to know who is calling while you are on the
phone.

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FORMAT/CONF
(format/conference button)
Handset Layout
display
SPEAKER
(speaker button)
skip (button)
# PAUSE/
RINGER (button)
MEMORY (button)
erase (button)
FLASH/answerer (button)
MUTE/PROG
(mute/program button)
INT
(intercom button)
REDIAL (button)
* EXIT (button)
play/stop (button)
review (button)
TALK•CALL BACK
(button)
CALLER ID-VOL
(caller ID/volume button)
DELETE (button)
SPEAKER

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Base Layout
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
CHARGE/IN USE
(indicator)
ANSWER ON/
OFF (button)
ANNOUNCE 1
(button)
ANNOUNCE 2
(button)
DEL
(delete button)
REVIEW
(button)
PLAY/STOP 1
(button/indicator)
SKIP (button)
DO NOT
DISTURB (button)
MEMO
(button)
VOL
(volume buttons)
PLAY/STOP 3
(button/indicator)
PLAY/STOP 2
(button/indicator)
Message counter
PAGE (button)
DAY/CHECK
(button) HOUR
(button)
MIN
(minute button)
LANGUAGE (button)
Microphone
SPEAKER
Base Handset Belt clip
AC power adaptor Telephone line
cord
Battery and battery
compartment door
Wall mounting pedestal

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Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular phone
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
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 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. 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.
• 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.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, other
phones, or modems.
Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such
motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators, and direct
sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate

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Installing the Phone
Choose the best location to install your base. Your base should be placed on a level
surface such as a desk or table top.
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
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.
NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack
inside the compartment. 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 pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
6. Place the handset in the base to charge.
Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power
On the base, plug one end of the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the back of
the base and the other end into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: If the battery is not properly installed in the handset, or if the battery pack
is not properly connected to the to the jack inside the battery compartment, “NO
BATTERY” shows in the display when the handset is placed in the charging cradle.
NOTE: The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base turns on to indicate the handset
battery is charging.
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
BATTERY
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY

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Allow handset to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge the
handset, battery performance is compromised.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power adaptor 5-2605 that came
with this unit. Using other power adaptors may damage the unit.
Connecting the Telephone Line
On the base, plug the one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the
base and the other end into a modular wall phone jack.
Wall Mounting the Base
NOTE: For best results, leave the phone on a flat surface during initial charging
before you hang the phone on the wall.
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 pedestal) 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.

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Setting the Voice Prompt Language
The default voice prompt language is English.
To change the answering system’s voice prompt language,
• Press the LANGUAGE button on back of base to change to the FRENCH voice prompt.
The unit announces “OPTION FRANCAISE “ and “Fr “ shows in the message counter.
•
Press the LANGUAGE button again to change to the SPANISH voice prompt. The unit
announces “SELECCION ESPANOL” and “SP “ shows in the message counter.
NOTE: To change to “English”, press the LANGUAGE button again.
NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected language. The voice
prompt language cannot be switched remotely.
Answering System Setup
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 ANSWER ON/OFF button to turn the answering system on and off. The
MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator blinks
when you have messages.
NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.
Voice Time/Day Stamp and Real Time Clock
1. Make sure the answering system is ON.
2. Press and hold the DAY/CHECK button to set the day of the week.
3. Press and hold the HOUR button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.). Example: 12AM, 1AM,
or 12PM, 1PM.
4. Press and release the MIN button to advance the clock in one minute intervals. Press
and hold to increase by 5-minute increments.
5. After the time is set, the real time clock will be displayed on the handset within 1
minute.
NOTE: You must set the day manually. You may choose to set the time manually as
well though the time is automatically transmitted by your local phone company as
part of Caller ID service. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the current time is set
automatically when you receive your first CID record.
Speaker Volume
Use the VOL (or) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to a comfortable level. L1
is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the maximum.

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Voice Instruction
If you need additional assistance, press the REVIEW button in standby mode and follow
the voice instructions.
Recording the Outgoing Announcement
For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone,
and eliminate as much background noise as possible.
You may record 2 outgoing announcements in the answerer or choose the default for
your current outgoing announcement.
1. Make sure the answering system is ON.
2. Press and hold the ANNOUNCE 1 or ANNOUNCE 2 button until the speaker announces
“RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER TONE“.
3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
4. Release the button when you finish your announcement.
NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default
announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you
have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the ANNOUNCE 1 or 2
button and release it when you hear the beep. Or, press the DEL button while the
announcement is reviewing.
Sample Outgoing Announcement
1) Sample Single Mailbox Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your name, number and
a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.
NOTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing announcement is 2 minutes.
2) Sample Multi-Mailbox Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), We can’t answer the phone right now, so please press 1 to direct your message
to (name 1), press 2 to direct your message to (name 2), press 3 to direct your message to (name 3). Leave your
name, number and a brief message after the tone, and we’ll get back to you soon. Thanks.
Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement
Press and release the ANNOUNCE 1 button to review and select this one as your
outgoing announcement. Or, press and release the ANNOUNCE 2 button to review and
select this one as your outgoing announcement.

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Answering System Operation
This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.
Message Counter
The message counter gives you a numeric display of how many messages you have. See
below for the details.
a) Message counter has a number displayed without flashing - No new messages.
Shows total number of old messages.
b) Message counter has a flashing number displayed - There are new messages. Shows
total number of old and new messages.
c) Message counter has bars ( - - ) - Answerer is off.
d) Message counter has an “F “ flashing on the display - Memory is full.
e) Message counter has a “CL” flashing on the display - Clock is not set since power up
or after power failure.
f) Message counter has a six horizontal bars flashing on the display - MEMO recording.
g) Message counter has a “AN “ flashing on the display - Answering incoming calls and
recording an incoming call.
h) Message counter has “LA” - The answering system is being accessed remotely.
i) Message counter has a “A1 “ or “A2 “ on the display - Announcement 1 or
Announcement 2 is selected as an current outgoing announcement during
Announcement selection and announcement recording/playing.
j) Message counter has “En “ on the display - English is selected as the current voice
prompt during language selection.
k) Message counter has “Fr “ on the display - French is selected as the current voice
prompt during language selection.
l) Message counter has “SP “ on the display - Spanish is selected as the current voice
prompt during language selection.
NOTE: While the messages are playing, the message counter will display the
messages in the order they were received.
NOTE: The maximum recording time for each message is 3 minutes and the total
recording time of this unit is 20 minutes.

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Leaving a Message
1. After the answerer gets the line and plays the outgoing announcement, the caller
can enter the mailbox number (1, 2 or 3) during the play of outgoing announcement
or within the 2 seconds after the end of outgoing announcement and then leave a
message in that specific mailbox.
2. If there is no entry of mailbox number during that period, then your message will be
left in the default mailbox 1.
Screening Calls from the Base
1. When the answering system answers the call, listen while the caller leaves a message
(to determine who is calling).
2. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the TALK•CALL BACK or
SPEAKER button.
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or
pick up an extension phone.
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your incoming
calls.
Mailbox Indicator
The mailbox button/indicators inform you of messages for each individual mailbox and
whether they are new or old.
Mailbox button/indicator is on; stored messages.
Mailbox button/indicator is off; no messages.
Mailbox button/indicator is flashing; new messages.
Messages Playback
The message counter and the base mailbox button/indicators (PLAY/STOP 1, 2 or 3) let
you know when you have message(s) or new message(s). To play the messages, press
the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1, 2 or 3 button.
While a message is playing, you may do the following:
• Press the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1, 2, or 3 button to stop the message playback.
• Press and release the REVIEW button to restart the current message.
• Press and release the REVIEW button twice to go to the previous message.
• Press and release the SKIP button to go to the next message.
• Press the DEL button to erase the current message.

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Memory Full
When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings. You
should erase some messages so the answering system may record new messages.
Erasing Messages
You may erase messages in the following three ways:
To erase a message while it is playing
1. Press and release the respective mailbox button (PLAY/STOP 1 or
PLAY/STOP 2 or PLAY/STOP 3)
2. Press the REVIEW and SKIP buttons to select and play the message you want to erase.
3. Press the DEL button, the current message is erased, and the next message plays.
To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox
1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in talk mode)
2. Press the DEL button, the answerer will announce “TO ERASE MESSAGES, PRESS
MAILBOX”.
3. Press the mailbox button (PLAY/STOP 1 or PLAY/STOP 2 or PLAY/STOP 3).
4. The answerer will announce “ALL OLD MESSAGES ERASED MAILBOX X “.
To erase a message from the handset :
1. Press the FLASH/answerer button on the handset
2.
Press the PLAY/STOP (key 2) followed by the mailbox number on the handset (eg. Press key
2 and then key 3 to play messages in mailbox in mailbox 3)
3. Press the erase (key 0) on the handset to erase a message during playback.
NOTE: Erased messages cannot be restored.
Leaving a Memo
Use the memo feature to leave a message.
1. Press the memo button and it will announce “TO RECORD, PRESS AND HOLD
MAILBOX”
2. Press and hold the PLAY/STOP 1, 2, or 3 button. You must hold the button until you
finish recording the memo.
3. Begin speaking after it announces “RECORD MESSAGE”.
4. Release the mailbox button when finished.

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Telephone Set Up
Programming the Telephone
Standby Screen
The handset displays the handset number and user name.
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: Room Monitor and Handset Setup.
Room Monitor
(This is only applicable with addition of Model 25832 optional handset)
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3. Press CALLER ID-VOL ( or ) button to scroll to ROOM MONITOR.
4. Press MUTE/PROG button and ROOM MONITOR EXTENSION? shows in the display.
5. Press the handset number of the handset being monitored.
6. If handset 1 is the room monitoring initiator, the following displays will be shown.
Calling handset 1 Called handset 2
RAYMOND
HANDSET 1
11:30AM
ROOM MONITOR
HANDSET SETUP
ROOM MONITOR
EXTENSION ?
ROOM MONITOR
HANDSET 2
ROOM MONITOR
HANDSET 1

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NOTE: If handsets have been named, then the name will be displayed on LCD
instead of handset numbers.
NOTE: During the room monitoring, it will emit a beep tone if there are incoming
calls. You may press TALK•CALL BACK button to answer the call and quit the
room monitor mode.
NOTE: Press the * EXIT button on the handset to exit the room monitor.
NOTE: After you initiate the room monitor, you can switch to use handset’s
earpiece to do the room monitoring by pressing the TALK•CALL BACK button on
the initiating handset.
Handset Setup
You may program the following items:
Language, Handset Name, Ringer Tone, Ringer Volume, VIP Melody, Key Tone ON/
OFF, Message Alert, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Area Code, Registration, De-
Registration and Default Setting.
During programming, you may press the *EXIT button at any time to exit and keep the
previous setting.
NOTE: Programming for New Message Alert, Rings to Answer, and Security Code
features, can ONLY be done with the 25833A handset, these functions cannot be
programmed using the optional 25832A handsets.
Language
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3. Press CALLER ID-VOL ( or ) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.
4. Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm.
5. Press MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. SET LANGUAGE 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
shows in the display.
6. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1ENG, 2FRA, 3ESP or use the CALLER
ID-VOL ( or ) button to scroll to the desired language. English is the default setting.
7. Press the MUTE/PROG button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone
and the selected language shows in the display.
Handset Name
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3. Press CALLER ID-VOL ( or ) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

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4. Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm.
5. Press the CALLER ID-VOL ( or ) button to scroll to the HANDSET NAME menu.
6. Press MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. HANDSET NAME shows in the display.
7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 15 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. Wait for 1 second, 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, use the DELETE button to backspace and delete
one character at a time.
8. Press the MUTE/PROG button to save your name. You will hear a confirmation tone
and the handset name shows in the display.
Ringer Tone
You may choose from ten different ringer tones and ten different melodies.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3. Press CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.
4. Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm.
5. Make sure the ringer is turned on. See Ringer Volume section.
6. Press the CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to the RINGER TONE menu.
7. Press MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. SET RINGER TONE 01 shows in the
display. “01” is default setting.
8. Use the CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a
sample of the ringer tone you select.
9. Press the MUTE/PROG button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone
and the selected ringer tone shows in the display.
NOTE: Numbers 1 through 10 are for ringer tone and 11 through 20 are for melodies.
Ringer Volume
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3. Press CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.

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4. Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm.
5. Press the CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to the RINGER VOLUME menu.
6. Press MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. SET RINGER 1HI 2LOW 3OFF shows in
the display.
7. Use the touch tone pad on the handset to select 1, 2 or 3, or use the CALLER ID-VOL
(or) button to scroll to your selection.
HI is the default setting.
8. Press the MUTE/PROG button to save your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone
and the new volume setting shows in the display.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon “ ” shows in
the display.
VIP Melody
This feature allows you to assign a specific melody to someone whose call, you want
to get your attention. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the VIP
melody will ring instead of the normal ring. You may choose from 10 different polyphonic
melodies and 10 different ring tones.
NOTE: This feature only works when the following conditions are met; You have
subscribed to caller ID and you have your caller ID record transferred to the
memory. (Refer to Transferring CID Records To Memory).
Storing VIP Melody
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.
3. Press CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.
4. Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm.
5. Press the CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to the VIP MELODY menu.
6. Press MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. VIP 1 shows in the display.
7. Press the CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to select the VIP melody memory location
(VIP 01 to VIP 10).
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored
melody and number appear in the display. If the memory location is empty,
EMPTY shows in the display.
8. Press the MUTE/PROG button. SELECT MEMORY shows in the display for 2 seconds and
then displays the user memory record for the user to select.