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