GE 25982 manual Handset Name, Display Contrast, Rings to Answer

Handset Name

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the cordless handset.

1.Press the mute/menu button until ENTER NAME shows in the display.

2.Use the touch-tone pad on the handset to enter the name (up to 15 characters). 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 letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

NOTE: If you make a mistake press the chan/delete button to backspace and erase the wrong character(s) or number(s).

3.Press mute/menu button again to save. You will hear a confirmation tone.

NOTE: If no name is entered, READY shows in the display.

Display Contrast

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

1.Press the menu/flash button until SET CONTRAST shows in the display. 1 is the default setting.

2.Press 1, 2 or 3 on the base touch-tone pad to enter your selection, or use the caller id (9 or :) button on the base to scroll to your selection.

3.Press menu/flash again to store your selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Rings to Answer

NOTE: This setting may only be made with the base.

You may set the number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system answers a call.

1.Press the menu/flash button until RING TO ANSWER shows in the display. 5 is the default setting.

2.Use the caller id (9 or :) button to scroll to 3, 5 or TOLL.

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