GE 25830 Headset and Belt Clip Operation, Changing the Battery, Battery Safety Precautions

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2.Press the memory button.

3.Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).

NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, the memory location number and its contents show in the display.

4.Press the memory button again. The display shows ENTER NAME.

NOTE: If you don't want to enter the name, skip step 5.

5.Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters) and press the memory button to save. More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter the name 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 one second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 1 key to insert a space between the L and the S. 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 letterT; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

6.Press the memory button to save the name.The display shows ENTERTEL NUMBR.

7.Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to 24 digits).

8.Press memory again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER

NOTE: If the selected memory location is not empty, changing the 1st character removes the old name and number.

Follow the procedure for Storing a Name and Number in Memory, except replace the old number with a new number.

1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to store (up to 24 digits).

3.Press the memory button. REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

4.Press the memory button again to replace the old number with a new number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

STORING A REDIAL NUMBER

1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the redial button.

3.Press the memory button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone. To replace an old number with a new redial number:

1.Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2.Press the redial button.

3.Press the memory button, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

NOTE : If the selected memory is not empty, pressing the 1st character will remove the old name or numbers

4.Press the memory button again to replace the old number with the new number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

1.Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk/callback button.

2.Press the memory button.

3.Press the memory location (0-9). The number dials automatically.

-OR -

1.Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2.Press the memory button.

3.Use the CID/vol (+ or -) button to scroll to the number you want to dial.

4.Press talk/callback. The number dials automatically.

INSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING SEQUENCE OF A STORED NUMBER

Press the # PAUSE button once to insert a delay in the dialing sequence when a pause is needed to wait for a dial tone (for example after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer access tone). PAUSE shows on the display as a P. Each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence.

REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED NUMBERS

1.To review stored numbers press the memory button, and use the CID/vol (+ or -) button to scroll to the memory location, or press the corresponding number key for a desired memory location (0-9).

2.When the information shows in the display, press the delete button. The display shows DELETE?

3.Press delete again to delete the information. The display shows DELETED.

CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, such as calling card calls to a frequently called long distance number. Each part of the sequence is dialed from memory. The following example shows you how to use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:

The Number For	Memory Location
Long distance access number		7
Authorization code		8
Frequently called long distance number		9

1.Make sure the phone is ON (in TALK mode).

2.Press memory and then press 7.

3.When you hear the access tone, press memory and then press 8.

4.At the next access tone, press memory and then 9.

TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next memory button, or your call might not go through.

HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL

Headset jack

HEADSET TO THE HANDSET

1. For hands free conversation, remove the rubber cap covering the headset jack, and connect the headset (optional) to the HEADSET jack as shown.

NOTE: The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is connected.

Headset plug

2.Adjust the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head and over your ear.

3.Move the microphone to approximately 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.

4.Press the talk/callback button to answer or place a call

while using the headset. Slots for belt clip

CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP

1. There are two slots, one on each side of the handset. Attach the belt clip by inserting the sides of the belt clip into the slots.

2. Snap the ends of the belt clip into place.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace battery.

1. Remove the battery compartment door.

2.Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the handset.

3.Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord into the jack inside the battery compartment.

4.Put the battery compartment door back on.

5.Place handset in the base to charge. Allow the handset battery to properly charge (for 16 hours) prior to first use or when you install a new battery pack. If you do not properly charge the phone, battery performance will be compromised.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the instruction book.

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.

•To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the User’s Guide.

•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

•Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

			RBRC	NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your
				ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates that we are
			C
R	B	R		participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel
				Cadmium batteries throughout the United States.
				Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact
			Ni-Cd	your local recycling center.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

The following messages show the status of the phone or help you set up and use your phone.

INCOMPLETE	Caller information is interrupted during transmission or
DATA	the phone line is excessively noisy.
ENTER NAME	Prompt telling you to enter a name for one of the 10 memory
	locations.
DELETE ALL?	Prompt asking if you want to erase all Caller ID records.

DELETE CALL ID? Prompt asking if you want to erase the current Caller ID record that is shown on the display.

DELETED Prompt confirming a CID record is erased.

DELETE?Prompt asking if you want to erase one of the 10 numbers stored in the phone's outgoing memory.

END OF LIST Indicates there is no additional information in the Caller ID memory log.

NEW Indicates call or calls have not been reviewed.

UNKNOWN The incoming call is from an area not serviced by Caller ID or NAME/CALLER/ caller information is not sent.

NUMBER

PAGING Someone is paging the handset from the base.

BLOCKED CALL Caller information is blocked from transmission.

BLOCKED	Caller name and number is blocked from transmission.
NAME/NUMBER
REPT	Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from the same
	number was received more than once.
NO DATA	No Caller ID information was received.
EMPTY	Indicates a memory location is vacant.
NO CALLS	Indicates no calls have been received.
CALL WAITING	Indicates a call is waiting on the line.
MESSAGE	Indicates a message is available.
WAITING
SEARCHING	Handset is searching for the base.
OUT OF RANGE	Handset is too far away from the base. Mover closer to the base.

LOW BATTERY	Indicates the handset battery is low and needs charging.
UNABLE TO DIAL	Indicates the caller ID or memory contents contain some
	parameters that cannot be dialed.
UNABLE TO	Indicates the caller ID contents contain some parameters that
STORE	cannot be stored.
PRESS TALK KEY	Indicates the caller ID is a Directory Dial Number (DDN) and
	cannot be formatted.

HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS

Signal	Meaning
A long warbling tone	Signals an incoming call
(with ringer on)
Three short beeps	Page signal
(several times)
One beep every 7 seconds	Low battery warning

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

CALLER ID SOLUTIONS

No Display

•Is battery fully charged? Charge the battery for 16 hours or replace the battery. Make sure the battery is properly installed and connected.

•If you are using AC (electrical) power, make sure that the unit is connected to a non- switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the unit from the plug and plug it in again.

•Are you subscribed to Caller ID service from your local telephone company?

Caller ID incomplete

•The unit displays this message if it detects anything other data message

than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line.

TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS

No dial tone

•Check installation:

—Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet?

—Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack?

•Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect another phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone on the second phone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.

•The handset might be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.

•Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).

•Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.

•Did the handset beep when you pressed the talk/callback button? Did the in use indicator come on? The battery may need to be charged.

Dial tone is OK, but can't dial out

• Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.

Handset does not ring

•Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON.

•You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging some phones.

•See solutions for “No dial tone.”

Charge/In Use Indicator on the base flashes

•Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and you subscribe to it, the charge/in use indicator on the base flashes when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a message waiting. It stops flashing after the message has been reviewed.

Phone dials in pulse with tone service

•Make sure the PHONE is in TONE dialing mode. Phone won’t dial out with pulse service

•Make sure the PHONE is in PULSE dialing mode.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

•The handset maybe out of range. Move closer to the base.

•Relocate the base.

•Charge the battery.

•Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance.

Unit beeps

•Place handset in base cradle for 20 seconds to reset the security code. If that doesn’t work, charge the battery for 16 hours.

•See solutions for “No dial tone.”

•Replace the battery.

Memory Dialing

•Did you program the memory location keys correctly?

•Did you follow the proper dialing sequence?

•Make sure the tone/pulse setting is programmed correctly.

•Did you reprogram numbers into memory after a power outage or battery replacement?

CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION

•Aluminum siding.

•Foil backing on insulation.

•Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.

•You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.

•Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

•Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.

•Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.

•Baby monitor is using the same frequency.

•Handset battery is low.

•You’re out of range of the base.

GENERAL PRODUCT CARE

To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:

•Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).

•DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.

•Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.

•Clean with a soft cloth.

•Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish.

•Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.

SERVICE

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ATLINKS USA, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc.

Manager, Consumer Relations

P O Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206

Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period.

Purchase date ________________________________________________

Name of store ________________________________________________

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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

•Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

•One year, from date of purchase.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

•Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

How you get service:

•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

ATLINKS USA, Inc. c/o Thomson

11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, Texas 79927

•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.

•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding
operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be
obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and setup service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
	✂.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:	LINE
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It
will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the	DOTTED
card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS	ALONG
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION	CUT
GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A
GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.	CUSTOMER:
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

ACCESSORY ORDER							FORM
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								MODEL NO.		QTY.	TOTAL
				Belt clip				5-2592	$4.95
				Headset				5-2425	$36.35
		Replacement battery						5-2593	$14.95
			Power supply					5-2594	$15.50
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