GE 25865 User manual

Model 25865
5.8GHz 2-Line,
Cordless Handset
Speakerphone/Answering System
User’s Guide

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Important Information
NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
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.
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.

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Telephone Network Information
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,
the telephone company, where practicable, may 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.
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. If these
changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the
telephone company will likely give you adequate notice to allow you to maintain uninterrupted
service.
Notice must be given to the telephone company upon termination of your telephone from your
line.
REN Number
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.
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.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/Industry Canada 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.

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Table of Contents
Important InformatIon ..........................................2
Interference InformatIon......................................2
telephone network InformatIon ........................3
ren number ..........................................................3
lIcensIng..................................................................3
hearIng aId compatIbIlIty (hac)........................3
fcc rf radIatIon exposure statement.............3
IntroductIon ...........................................................6
before you begIn ..................................................6
parts checklIst .................................................6
telephone Jack requIrements.........................6
InstallatIon .............................................................7
dIgItal securIty system ...................................7
Important InstallatIon guIdelInes .................7
handset layout......................................................8
base layout.............................................................9
InstallIng the phone ..........................................10
InstallIng the handset battery...................10
InstallIng the base statIon..........................11
InstallIng the backup batterIes
on base unIt .........................................11
connectIng the base statIon..................11
wall mountIng the base........................11
base speakerphone set up................................12
speakerphone Volume ..............................12
usIng the soft keys.................................12
turnIng the answerer(s) onor off.....12
base VoIce/dIsplay prompt language .......13
base name.......................................................13
base date/tIme...............................................13
set tIme .................................................14
tIme format ..........................................14
date format..........................................14
set date ................................................14
set year ................................................14
tone/pulse......................................................14
base - set local area codes......................15
base rIngers...................................................15
base rInger Volume .................................15
base rInger tone......................................16
base VIp melody tone ............................16
base key tone ...........................................16
answerer setup .............................................17
outgoIng announcement ........................17
reVIewIng the
outgoIng announcement..............17
recordIng the
outgoIng announcement..............17
changIng the
outgoIng announcement..............18
base rIng toanswer...............................18
settIng the securIty code ......................18
forwardIng messages..............................19
set forwardIng messages.................19
forwardIng messages on/off ......19
VIew unIt Id.........................................20
number of retrIes...............................20
recordIng qualIty....................................20
handset telephone set up...............................20
usIng the soft keys.................................20
handset dIsplay prompt language............21
handset rIngers ............................................21
handset rInger Volume ..........................21
handset rInger tone...............................22
handset VIp melody................................22
handset key tone ....................................22
handset regIstratIon....................................23
handset name ................................................23
handset date/tIme........................................23
set tIme .................................................24
tIme format ..........................................24
date format..........................................24
set date ................................................24
set year ................................................24
handset - settIng local area codes........24
basIc operatIon...................................................25
charge/Inuse IndIcator ..............................25
answerIng acall ..........................................25
makIng acall.................................................25
flash ................................................................26

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number redIal................................................26
Volume.............................................................26
base speakerphone .............................26
cordless handset ...............................26
mute.................................................................26
hold.................................................................27
global de-regIstratIon ................................27
room monItor................................................27
call transfer .................................................28
Intercom operatIon .......................................29
makIng an Intercom call ......................29
receIVIng an Intercom call ....................29
adVanced Intercom features..................30
receIVIng an IncomIng call
durIng an Intercom call .............30
usIng Intercom wIth external
telephone calls.................................30
caller Id (cId)...................................................32
call waItIng caller Id................................32
receIVIng cId records .................................32
storIng cId records (IncId memory).....33
reVIewIng call records ...............................33
dIalIng acaller Id number........................33
storIng cId records In Internal memory 34
deletIng cId records ..................................35
memory .................................................................36
storIng aname and number In memory ...36
storIng the last number dIaled ................36
InsertIng apause In the dIalIng sequence 37
reVIewIng astored number ........................37
changIng astored number.........................37
deletIng records stored In memory.........38
dIalIng anumber from memory .................38
transferrIng memory ........................................39
answerIng system operatIon ..........................40
handset messages IndIcator .......................40
screenIng calls from the base...................40
message playback..........................................40
base unIt ..............................................40
handset.................................................41
memory full...................................................41
erasIng messages .....................................41
leaVIng amemo..............................................42
base unIt ..............................................42
cordless handset ...............................42
remote access .....................................................43
belt clIp and optIonal headset ......................43
connectIng the belt clIp .............................43
connectIng an optIonal
headset to the handset.......................43
changIng the battery ........................................44
battery safety precautIons ..............................44
dIsplay messages ................................................45
handset sound sIgnals.....................................46
troubleshootIng guIde......................................46
caller Id solutIons.................................46
telephone solutIons ................................46
battery solutIons.....................................47
general product care ......................................48
causes of poor receptIon.................................48
accessory InformatIon.......................................48
serVIce...................................................................49
lImIted warranty................................................49
Index .....................................................................51
Table of Contents
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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.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Base Handset
Belt clip
AC power
adaptor
2 Telephone
line cords
Handset
battery
Battery
compartment
door
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need two RJ11C type modular telephone
jacks (one for each Line 1 and Line 2), which might look like the one
pictured here, installed in your home OR an RJ14 type modular jack.
If you need a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out
how to get one installed.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Wall mount
bracket

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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 5.8 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 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.
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.

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Handset Layout
intercom (button)
handsfree (button)
END/CANCEL (button)
ERASE (button)
redial (button)
*TONE (button)
7(review button)
TALK/LINE 2/flash 2
(button)
Display
CID 5 or 6/soft key
for display prompt
selection
(caller ID -/+ button)
soft key for right
display prompt
PLAY/STOP (button)
8(skip button)
#PAUSE (button)
TALK/LINE 1/flash 1
(button)
soft key for left
display prompt

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msg fwrd/memo
(message forward/
memo button)
PLAY/STOP
1 and 2
(buttons/
indicators)
redial
(button)
page
(button)
5 or 6 vol
(+/- speaker
volume buttons)
delete
(button)
Base Layout
intercom (button)
handsfree (button)
END/CANCEL
(button)
*TONE (button)
7(review
button)
TALK/LINE
2/flash 2
(button)
Display
8(skip
button)
#PAUSE
(button)
TALK/LINE 1/flash 1
(button)
charge/in use
(indicator)
CID 5 or 6/soft key
for display prompt
selection
(caller ID -/+ button)
soft key for right
display prompt
soft key for left
display prompt

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Installing the Phone
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless
handsets.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the
Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery model
5-2548, which is compatible with this unit.
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 handsets in the charging cradles.
Allow handsets to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly charge
the handsets, battery performance is compromised.
black wire
red wire
battery
pack
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY

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Installing the Base Station
Installing the Backup Batteries on Base Unit
To avoid power outage, you can install four AA alkaline batteries (not included in sales)
into the base as the backup.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover (located on the bottom of the base).
2. Follow the battery installation display and insert four AA alkaline batteries inside the
compartment.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back into place.
Connecting the Base Station
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (either two RJ11
or one RJ14 type), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a
desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
jack on the back of the base.
3. Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the TEL LINE 1 jack on the back of the base
and the other end into the modular wall jack for Line 1. Plug the other telephone line
cord into the TEL LINE 2 jack on the back of the base and the other end into modular
wall jack for Line 2.
NOTE: If you have only one wall jack for the both lines, use the TEL LINE
1/L1 + L2 jack on the back of base.
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying the
battery is charging. HANDSET 1 shows in the handset’s display after approximately 2
minutes.
5. Allow the phone to charge for 16 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 5-2605 or 5-2795 power adaptor listed in the user’s guide. This
power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
Wall Mounting the Base
1. Turn the base over.
2. Slide the pedestal into the slots on the bottom of the base, and then push the pedestal
down until it snaps into place.
3. Slip the mounting holes on the pedestal over the wall plate posts and firmly slide the
unit into place. (Wall plate not included.)

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Base Speakerphone Set Up
NOTE: Changing menu settings on the base will only change the
settings on the base and changing menu settings on the handset will
only change settings on the handset. For example, if you change the
language on the handset, it will not change the language on the base.
Speakerphone Volume
Use the vol (5or 6) buttons to adjust the speaker volume on the base to a comfortable
level during a call OR press the TALK/LINE1/flash1, TALK/LINE2/flash2 or the handsfree
button on the base and then adjust the volume. VOL -1 is the minimum level and VOL-9 is
the maximum.
Using the Soft Keys
On the base, there are three buttons under the display box which represent several
soft key (programmable) functions. Use these buttons to activate the soft key icons that
appear in the display. You may program the following items with the soft keys: Ringer,
Base Name, Date/Time, Language, Tone/Pulse, Local Area Code and Answerer Setup.
NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/CANCEL button at
any time to exit.
Turning the Answerer(s) On or Off
NOTE: The Mailbox Answerer(s) must be ON to hear the voice prompts.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to ANSWERER SETUP.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
5. Use the 5or 6buttons to select MAILBOX 1 or MAILBOX 2 for setting mailbox 1 or
mailbox 2.
6. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
7. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to ANSWER ON/OFF.
8. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. ANSWERER ON OFF shows in display.
9. Press the 5or 6buttons to select ON or OFF.
10. Press the DONE soft key to confirm. The corresponding PLAY/STOP indicator/button
illuminates.
NOTE: The base displays ANSWER OFF and the PLAY/STOP indicator/
button is not illuminated when the Mailbox Answerer is OFF.

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Base Voice/Display Prompt Language
The voice prompt language is the same as the display prompt language. If your voice
prompt language is Spanish, the display prompt language is Spanish. If your voice prompt
language is French, the display prompt language is French as well. The default prompt
language is English.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to SET LANGUAGE.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
5. Press the 5or 6 buttons or CHANGE soft key to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or
ESPAÑOL.
6. Press the DONE soft key to save the selection.
Base Name
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to BASE NAME.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 12 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, press the DELETE soft key to backspace
and delete one character at a time.
6. Press the DONE soft key to save.
Base Date/Time
You may program the following items under the Date/Time menu; Set Time, Time Format,
Date Format, Set Date, and Set Year. To access the DATE/TIME Menu:
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to DATE/TIME
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.

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Set Time
From the DATE/TIME Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to SET TIME.
2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current time.
3. Use the AM / PM soft key to select AM or PM.
NOTE: The AM/PM selection is not available in 24 HOUR CLOCK format.
4. Press the DONE soft key to save the selection.
Time Format
From the DATE/TIME Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to TIME FORMAT.
2. Use the CHANGE soft key to select 12 HOUR CLOCK or 24 HOUR CLOCK.
3. Press the DONE soft key to save the selection.
Date Format
From the DATE/TIME Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to DATE FORMAT.
2. Use the CHANGE soft key to select MM/DD or DD/MM.
3. Press the DONE soft key to save the selection.
Set Date
From the DATE/TIME Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to SET DATE (MM/DD).
2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current date.
3. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.
Set Year
From the DATE/TIME Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to SET YEAR (YYYY).
2. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the year.
3. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.
Tone/Pulse
You may program independently for LINE 1 and LINE 2.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to SET TONE/PULSE.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.

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5. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to LINE 1 or LINE 2 for setting line 1 or line 2.
6. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
7. Use the 5or 6buttons to select TONE or PULSE.
8. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.
Base - Set Local Area Codes
You can progrom the way the Caller ID records are displayed, for up to five different codes
for your area. For example; if 7 digits is selected, the number will be displayed as xxx-xxxx,
and etc.
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to LOC AREA CODE .
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
5. Press the FORMAT soft key to change the length of the CID records.
6. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3-digit area code.
7. Press the DONE soft key to confirm the selection.
Base Ringers
You may program the following items independently for LINE 1 and LINE 2 under the
RINGER menu; Ringer Volume, Ringer Tone, Phonebook Tone (VIP) and Key Tone. To access
the RINGER Menu:
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to RINGER.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
5. Use the 5or 6buttons tos to select LINE 1 or LINE 2 for setting line 1 or line 2.
6. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
Base Ringer Volume
From the Ringer Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to RINGER VOLUME.
2. Press the CHANGE soft key to select HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF.
3. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer OFF, the ringer off icon shows in the
display.

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Base Ringer Tone
From the Ringer Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to RINGER TONE.
2. Press the CHANGE soft key to select.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample of the
ringer tone you select.
4. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.
NOTE: Ringer Tone 1 through 10 are for dual tone ringer tone and
Melody 1 through 10 are for melodies.
Base VIP Melody Tone
This features allow you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your
attention when the person calls. When a VIP melody is assigned and that person calls, the
unit rings the normal ring for the first ring and then follows with VIP melody ring. You may
choose from ten different polyphonic melodies or 10 ringer tones.
NOTE: This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met.
1. You have subscribed to Caller ID.
2. You have your Caller ID record previously transferred to the
memory. (Refer to Storing CID Records in Internal Memory). NO USER
MEMORY will show in the display to remind the user to do CID record
transfer first.
From the Ringer Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to VIP MELODY.
2. Press the CHANGE soft key to select.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample of the
ringer tone you select.
4. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.
NOTE: Ringer Tone 1 through 10 are for dual tone ringer tone and
Melody 1 through 10 are for melodies.
Base Key Tone
From the Ringer Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to KEY TONE.
2. Press the CHANGE soft key to select ON, OFF or LINK TO RINGER.
NOTE: LINK TO RINGER option turns key tones off or on when Ringer
Volume is turned off or on.
3. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.

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Answerer Setup
You can program the following items independently for MAILBOX 1 and MAILBOX 2 under
the ANSWERER SETUP menu; Answer ON/OFF, Outgoing Announcement, Rings to Answer,
Security Code, Forwarding Messages, and Recording Quality. To access the ANSWERER
SETUP Menu:
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to ANSWERER SETUP.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
5. Use the 5or 6buttons to select MAILBOX 1 or MAILBOX 2.
Outgoing Announcement
You may program the following items under the Outgoing Announcement menu;
Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement, Recording the Outgoing Announcement and
Changing the Outgoing Announcement.
Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to ANNOUNCEMENT.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Press the 5or 6buttons to select PLAY.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to start playing the announcement. PLAYING
ANNOUNCEMENT shows in display.
5. Press the EXIT soft key when you have finished reviewing the announcement.
Recording the Outgoing Announcement
For best results when recording, you should be about nine the inches from the
microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to ANNOUNCEMENT.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Press the 5or 6buttons to select RECORD.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to display RECORDING ANNOUNCEMENT.
5. Press the YES soft key to record your announcement.
NOTE If do not wish to record an announcement, press the NO soft key.
6. Press the END soft key when finished with recording, announcement will play back.
NOTE: To replay the announcement again, press the REPLAY soft key.

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Sample 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.
Changing the Outgoing Announcement
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to ANNOUNCEMENT.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Press the 5or 6buttons to select CHANGE.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. CHANGE DEFAULT RECORDED shows in
display.
5. Use the 5or 6buttons to select DEFAULT or RECORDED.
6. Press the SELECT button to confirm
7. Press the EXIT soft key when you have finished your selection.
Base Ring To Answer
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6 buttons to scroll to RING TO ANSWER.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Press the 5or 6buttons to select 3 RINGS, 4 RINGS, 5 RINGS, 6 RINGS or TOLL
SAVER.
4. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.
NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ring
if there are NEW messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th ring if
there are NO new messages. This is allows user to access their the
answerer from another location and then hang up after 4 rings to save
long distance charges.
Security Code
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6 buttons to scroll to SECURITY CODE.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. SECURITY CODE 123 shows in display.
3. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new 3-digit security code. For example, press the
6, 2 and 8 number keys for security code 628. The default security code is 123.
4. Press the DONE soft key to confirm.

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Forwarding Messages
This function will automatically forward the answerer’s messages to another phone
number which allows you to receive your messages soon after they are left and eliminates
the need to call periodically to check for messages remotely.
You may program the following items under the Forwarding Messages menu; Set Forward
Number, Forward ON/OFF, View Unit ID and Number of Retries.
Set Forwarding Messages
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to SET FWD NUMBER.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter the desired number. (Include area code if long
distance number.)
NOTE: If you make a mistake press the DELETE soft key to erase the
wrong digit(s).
6. Press the DONE soft key to confirm. FORWARD NUMBER STORED shows in display.
Forwarding Messages ON/OFF
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to FORWARD ON/OFF.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. FORWARD MESSAGE ON OFF shows in
display.
5. Use the5or 6buttons to select ON or OFF.
6. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
7. To activate setting, press the memo/msg fwrd button on the base. FW ANS shows in
the display.
NOTE: Apart from enabling the message forward through the menu,
you have to press the msg fwd button on base to activate the Message
Forwarding function. Also, the Message Forwarding must be activated
for each line, for example if line 1 is set to off and line 2 is set to on,
when the msg fwd button is pressed only line 2 will have the Message
Forward function activated. FWD ANS ON / ON shows in the display if
both lines are activated, if only line 1 is activated FWD ANS ON / OFF
shows in the display.

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View Unit ID
The unit's identification code number is for reference purposes only.
Number of Retries
If the line of desired number is busy, answerer will continue to try to forward the
messages again (up to three times, depending on selection) at a later time.
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to NUM OF RETRIES.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
5. Use the 5or 6buttons to select 0, 1, 2 or 3.
6. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
Recording Quality
Changing the recording quality from High to Medium will increase the total record time of
the answering machine, while changing the recording quality from Medium to High will
cause the message clarity to be better, but will cause a decrease in the total record time
of the answering machine.
From the Answerer Setup Menu:
1. Use the 5or 6buttons to scroll to RECORD QUALITY.
2. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
3. Use the 5or 6buttons to select MEDIUM or HIGH.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm.
Handset Telephone Set Up
NOTE: Changing menu settings on the handset will only change the
settings on the handset, and changing menu settings on the base will
only change the settings on the base. For example, if you change the
language on the handset, it will not change the language on the base.
Using the Soft Keys
On the handset, there are three buttons under the display which represent several
soft key (programmable) functions. Use these buttons to activate the soft key icons
that appear in the display. The following programmable menus are available: Ringer,
Registration, Handset Name, Date/Time, Language, and Area Code.
NOTE: During programming, you may press the END/CANCEL button at
any time to exit.