GE 25880 User manual

5.8GHz Speakerphone and
Answering System with Dual Cordless
Handsets and Call Waiting Caller ID
User’s Guide
25880

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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
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the
US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon
request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is
called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line
should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line
as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by
the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product.
It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
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.

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

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Table of Contents
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION .........2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ....................3
LICENSING ............................................3
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) .........3
INTRODUCTION .......................................6
HANDSET AND CHARGE CRADLE LAYOUT ....8
BASE LAYOUT ........................................8
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................9
PARTS CHECKLIST ...............................9
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ..........9
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION .....9
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .10
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY .........10
INSTALLING THE PHONE .........................11
CONNECTING THE AC (ELECTRICAL)
POWER ........................................... 11
CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE ......12
CONNECTING THE CORDED HANDSET ...12
WALL MOUNTING THE BASE ..............12
TELEPHONE SET UP .............................13
LANGUAGE ......................................13
DISPLAY CONTRAST ..........................13
RINGS TO ANSWER ...........................14
SECURITY CODE ...............................14
RINGER LEVEL ..................................15
RINGER TONE ...................................15
SETTING DAY/TIME ...........................15
LOCAL AREA CODE ...........................16
REGISTRATION (LINK CORDLESS
HANDSET) .......................................16
DEFAULT SETTING ............................17
BASIC OPERATION ................................17
ANSWERING A CALL .........................17
CORDLESS HANDSET .....................17
CORDED HANDSET ........................17
BASE SPEAKERPHONE ....................18
MAKING A CALL ...............................18
CORDLESS HANDSET .....................18
CORDED HANDSET ........................18
SPEAKERPHONE ............................18
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION ...........18
CALL TIMER .....................................19
AUTO STANDBY ...............................19
RINGER VOLUME CONTROL .................19
HANDSET ....................................19
BASE UNIT ..................................19
FLASH ............................................19
CALL TRANSFER ................................19
TRANSFERRING CALL FROM BASE TO
CORDLESS HANDSET .....................19
TRANSFERRING CALL FROM CORDLESS
HANDSET TO ANOTHER CORDLESS
HANDSET/BASE ............................20
LAST NUMBER REDIAL ......................20
BASE SPEAKERPHONE ....................20
CORDED HANDSET ........................21
CORDLESS HANDSET .....................21
HOLD .............................................21
PAGING THE CORDLESS HANDSET .......21
MUTE ............................................22
VOLUME .........................................22
SPEAKERPHONE ............................22
CORDED HANDSET ........................22
CORDLESS HANDSET .....................22
ANSWERING SYSTEM .....................22
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION ................22
RECEIVING A CALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE ............................23
MAKING A CALL WITH
SPEAKERPHONE ............................23
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKERPHONE
AND HANDSET ..............................23
INTERCOM OPERATION .......................24
MAKING AN INTERCOM CALL ........24

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ANSWERING AN INTERCOM CALL .....24
RECEIVING AN INCOMING TELEPHONE
CALL DURING AN INTERCOM CALL ...24
USING INTERCOM WITH A TELEPHONE
CALL ..........................................25
TWO-WAY INTERCOM CALLS ...25
CONFERENCE THE EXTERNAL
CALLER WITH CORDLESS HANDSET
AND BASE ............................25
MEMORY ............................................26
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ........................................26
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER ..............27
INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ......................................27
REVIEWING, CHANGING OR DELETING
STORED NAMES/NUMBERS ................27
DIALING A STORED NUMBER ..............28
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..........28
CALLER ID (CID) ................................29
RECEIVING AND STORING CID
RECORDS ........................................30
REVIEWING CALL RECORDS ................30
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY ........................................31
DIALING A CALLER ID NUMBER ..........31
DELETING THE CURRENT CALLER ID
RECORD ..........................................33
DELETING ALL CALLER ID RECORDS ....33
CALLER ID ERRORS ..........................33
CALL WAITING CALLER ID .................33
ANSWERING SYSTEM SET UP ................34
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ........................34
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ...........34
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT ..............................34
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT ...........35
LEAVING MESSAGE ...........................35
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE .....35
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE HANDSET 35
MESSAGE PLAYBACK FROM BASE UNIT 36
ERASING MESSAGES .........................36
LEAVING A MEMO ............................37
REMOTE ACCESS ..................................37
USING THE HANDSET ........................37
ANSWERING SYSTEM INDICATOR .........38
MEMORY FULL .................................38
ACCESSING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
FROM ANOTHER LOCATION .................38
CHANGING THE SECURITY CODE ..........39
CHANGING THE BATTERY .......................39
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........40
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ......40
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO
THE HANDSET ..................................40
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP ...............40
DISPLAY MESSAGES .............................41
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ....................42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .....................43
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE ......................45
CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION .................46
SERVICE .............................................46
INDEX ................................................47
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................49
ACCESSORY INFORMATION .....................50
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:

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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.
Congratulations on purchasing this GE telephone/answering system. This
system operates in the 5.8GHz/900MHz frequency range, and is unique to
conventional cordless telephones. When the base is connected to electrical
power and a telephone line, it can support cordless handsets. And you can
place the fully featured cordless handsets anywhere electrical power is
available.
Features:
• 5.8GHz Technology
• Speakerphone
• Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Call Transfer
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
instruction book. This telephone is a multifunction product for use with Call
Waiting and Caller ID services available from your local telephone company.
Your Caller ID Call Waiting phone allows you to:
• View the name and telephone number of a caller while you are on the
phone (Call Waiting Caller ID).
• Identify callers before you answer the phone.
• View the time and date of each incoming call.
• Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially in each handset and the
base.

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• 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: 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 Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know
who is calling while you are on the phone.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause or receive interference with 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
5.8GHz/900MHz 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 User’s Guide for these devices
on how to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that
may use the 5.8GHz/900MHz frequency for communication include wireless
audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless
telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.

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Handset and Charge Cradle Layout
Base Layout
int/transfer
(intercom/transfer
button)
memory/conference
(button)
del/chan (delete/
channel button)
erase (button)
redial (button)
talk/end/call back
(button) charge cradle with
power adaptor
charge indicator
display
memo (button)
mailbox 1/2/3 play/stop
(buttons) caller ID skip (button)
memory/conference
(button)
redial (button)
page/intercom
(button)
speaker/call back
(button)
hold (button)
speaker volume +/-
(button)
handset volume
(button)
delete (button)
caller ID rev (button)
ans on/off
(answerer on/off
button)
format (button)
Hook switch
*exit (button)
*exit (button)
Microphone
review (button)
mute (button)
#pause (button)
program/flash
(button)
flash/prog
(flash/program
button)
Display
caller ID/vol -/+
(caller ID/volume
-/+ button)
format/answerer
(button)
play/stop (button)
skip (button)
#pause (button)
announce (button)

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Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular
telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured
here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a
modular jack, call your local phone company to find out
how to get one installed.
Important Installation Information
• 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.
Base
2 cordless
handsets Belt clips
Desktop/Wall
Mounting pedestal AC power adaptor
Telephone
line cord Handset batteries
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Coiled handset
cord
Base Handset
2 Cordless handset
charge cradles Battery compartment
doors

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Important 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 as 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.
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, only use the
ATLINKS Ni-CAD battery model 5-2548 that 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.
RED WIRE
BLACK WIRE
BATTERY
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
4. Insert the battery pack.