GE 25840 owner manual

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.

Digital Security System

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,

unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.

When you place the handset in the base, the unit veriﬁes its security code. After power

outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base for about 20

seconds to reset the code.

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.

Installation

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.

5.8 GHz Dual Handset Call Waiting

Caller ID Cordless Telephone System

User’s Guide

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25840

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 theÍ 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.

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.

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

Installing the Phone

Base Station

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place

your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you

may mount it on the wall.

2. Install the handset battery.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or personal injury, use only the

battery 5-2548, which is compatible with this unit.

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

NOTE: If the handset battery pack is not installed or properly connected

inside the battery compartment, the handset displays “NO BATTERY,” when the

handset is on the base cradle.

• Plug the battery pack cord into the jack located inside the battery compartment, then

place the battery pack inside the battery compartment.

• Put the battery compartment door back on.

3. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the

base and the other end into a modular jack.

4. Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON.

5. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the

jack on the bottom of the base.

6. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying

the battery is charging.

7. 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: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2629 (gray) or 5-2501

(black) power converter that came with this unit. Using other power

converters may damage the unit.

NOTE : The phone is tone dial only and does not support pulse dial mode.

Extra Charging Cradle

1. Plug the AC power converter of the extra charging cradle into the electrical outlet.

2. Install the handset battery as item 2 described above.

3. Place the handset in the extra charging cradle. The charge indicator turns on,

verifying the battery is charging.

4. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to ﬁrst use.

Wall Mounting

NOTE: For best results, charge the phone on a ﬂat surface before you mount it

on the wall.

1. Slip the mounting holes (on the back of the base) over the wall plate posts, and slide

the unit down into place. (Wall plate not included.)

2. Place the handset on the base cradle.

Registration

YOU MUST REGISTER BOTH HANDSETS TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!

a) 1st handset - The 1st handset being charged on the main base station will

automatically register after 16 hours of charging.

b) 2nd handset - After the 2nd handset has been charged for 16 hours on the extra charger,

place it on the main base station for 20 seconds, it will then automatically register.

NOTE: “PLEASE REGISTER” will show on the display if the handsets have not

been registered. Once the handsets have completed registration successfully,

“HANDSET 1” and “HANDSET 2” will show on the handset’s display.

NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may display “UNAVAILABLE”

when the talk/end/callback button is pressed. You must then place both

handsets on the main base cradle for 20 seconds to re-register.

Setup

There are four programmable menus available: Language, Area Code, Ringer Tone,

and Default Setting.

During programming, you may press the ﬂash/prog button at any time to go to the

next option. To exit the menu, keep the previous setting and return to the standby

mode, press the *exit button.

Display Language

1. Press the ﬂash/prog button until >1ENG2FRA 3ESP shows in the display. 1ENG is

the default.

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter

your selection.

3. Press ﬂash/prog again to save.

Local Area Code

1. Press the flash/prog button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. - - - is

the default.

2. Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter your three digit area code.

3. Press ﬂash/prog again to save.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the del/chan button to erase a

wrong number.

Ringer Tone

1. Press the flash/prog button until RINGER TONE 1 shows in the display. 1 is

the default.

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset to scroll to 1,

2, or 3.

3. Press ﬂash/prog to save.

Default Setting

1. Press the ﬂash/prog button until DEFAULT NO shows in the display. NO is

the default.

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button on the handset to scroll to YES or NO.

3. Press ﬂash/prog to save. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Cordless Phone Basics

IMPORTANT: You can only use one handset at a time and there is NO

conference and intercom features for these units.

Charge/In Use Indicator

The phone is ON when the talk/end/callback indicator on the handset and the charge/in use

indicator on the base is lit. The handset and base indicators ﬂash when you receive a call.

Answering a Call

1. When the phone rings, pick up either handset and press the talk/end/callback button.

2. When ﬁnished, press the talk/end/callback button again or place the handset on

either the base cradle or the extra charger to hang up.

Making a Call

1. Pick up either handset and press the talk/end/callback button. Wait for the dial tone.

The call timer starts counting minutes and seconds in the display.

2. Dial a telephone number.

3. When ﬁnished, press the talk/end/callback button again or place the handset on

either the base cradle or the extra charger to hang up.

NOTE: You can only use one handset at a time and there is no conference and

intercom features for these units. “UNAVAILABLE” will be displayed if other

handset is in talk mode.

Pre-dialing

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

2. Dial a telephone number (the number you dial shows in the display).

NOTE: If you make a mistake dialing the number, use the del/chan button to

backspace and erase the wrong number, and enter the correct number.

3. Press the talk/end/callback button on that handset. The number automatically dials

and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the display.

4. When ﬁnished, press the talk/end/callback button again to hang up.

NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.

Call Transfer

During an external call,you may transfer the external call to another handset.

1. Press TRANSFER button on the originating handset. TRANSFERRING shows in the

display. Both handsets will be paged.

2. Press TRANSFER button or talk/end/callback on receiving handset to answer the call.

NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *exit button or transfer button

on the originating handset.

NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferring the call, then

both handsets will be rung back (callback). If neither handset answers within 30

seconds, then the external call will be automatically dropped.

Redial

While the phone is ON (in TALK mode), press the redial button to redial the last

number you dialed (up to 32 digits).

OR,

While the phone is OFF (in standby mode), press the redial button and then the

talk/end/callback button to redial the last number.

Flash

Use the ﬂash/prog button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting,

which are available through your local phone company.

TIP: Don’t use the talk/end/callback button to activate custom calling services

such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

Channel Button

While talking on the phone, it may be necessary for you to manually change the

channel to improve reception and reduce noise or static on the line. Press and release

the del/chan button to move to the next clear channel.

Exit

Press the *exit button to cancel any command you initiated.

Finding the Handset

This feature helps locate misplaced handsets.

Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2 minutes

until you press the talk/end/callback button on the handset or the page button on the

base.

NOTE: You may still page the handsets when the ringer is off.

Ringer Switch

The ringer switch is located on the side of the handset, it has two positions, ON and OFF.

Volume

When the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the CID-VOL (- or +) button to adjust the

listening level. Choose from four volume settings. VOL 1 is the lowest volume and VOL

4 is the highest volume.

Mute

Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.

1. Press the format/mute button. MUTE shows in the display. The party on the

telephone will not hear you.

2. Press the format/mute button when ﬁnished.

Caller ID (CID)

This unit receives and displays information transmitted by your local phone company.

This information can include the phone number, date, and time; or the name, phone

number, date, and time. Each handset can store up to 40 calls for later review.

Call Waiting Caller ID

Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company,

you are able to see who is calling while you are on the phone when you hear the call

waiting beep. The caller identiﬁcation information appears in the display after you hear

the tone.

• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the ﬂash/prog

button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.

IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe

to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID

Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe

to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

Receiving and Storing CID Records

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to your

Caller ID telephone between the ﬁrst and second ring.

When the memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory.

NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed.

NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.

Reviewing CID Records

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls

have been received.

• Press the CID-VOL (-) to scroll through the call records from the most recent to

the oldest.

• Press the CID-VOL (+) to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.

Transferring Caller ID Records in Memory

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (in standby mode).

2. Press the CID-VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the desired caller ID.

3. Press the memory button.

4. Press a number key (0 - 9) to store the number in that memory location. You will

hear a conﬁrmation tone.

NOTE: It is important that you format the caller ID records correctly before storing

in memory. It is not possible to re-format caller ID records stored in memory.

To Replace an Old Memory With a New

CID Record:

1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 in Transferring Caller ID Records in Memory. After you

enter the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

2. Press the memory button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in

that location. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Deleting the Current CID Record

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

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button to scroll to the desired record.

3. Press del/chan. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?

4. Press del/chan again to erase the record and the next Caller ID record shows in the

display. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Deleting All CID Records

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

2. Use the CID-VOL (- or +) button to display any Caller ID record.

3. Press and hold the del/chan button until DELETE ALL? shows in the display.

4. Press del/chan again to erase all records. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone. The

display shows NO CALLS.

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.

Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone stores and displays speciﬁc information, provided

by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar caller

identiﬁcation services.

Your Call Waiting Caller ID phone enables you to:

• 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.

• Know who called while you were away.

To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right

now to read through this user’s guide.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this unit, you must subscribe

to either the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID

Service. To know who is calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe

to Call Waiting Caller ID Service.

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: You can only use one handset at a time and there is NO

conference and intercom features for these units.

ATLINKS USA, Inc.

101 West 103rd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Model 25840

00002076 (Rev. 1 Dom E)

05-02

Printed in China

Handset Charge Cradle Layout

Modular

telephone

line jack

Wall plate

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:

US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

Base

Dual Handsets Belt clips

Line cord

AC power

converter

Handset

batteries

Battery compartment

doors

PAGE

charge

in use

PAGE

charge

in use

display

talk/end/callback

(button)

CID-VOL (-)

(caller ID-volume down

button)

CID-VOL (+)

(caller ID-volume up

button)

del/chan

(delete/channel button)

redial

(button)

* exit

(button)

# pause

(button)

ﬂash/prog

(ﬂash/program button)

transfer

(button)

format/mute

(button)

PAGE

(button)

charge/in use

(indicator)

headphone jack

Base Layout

Charge Cradle

memory

(button)

ringer

(switch)

charge

(indicator)

BLACK WIRE

BATTERY

PRESS DOWN FIRMLY

RED WIRE

Time Date Number of calls

Caller ID nameCaller ID phone number

Handset Layout