Mute, Volume, Answering System | GE 25983xx3, 0005467, 25983xx2

Mute

To have a private, off-line conversation, use the mute feature. The party on the other end of the line cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

1.Press the mute/do not disturb button on the base or mute/menu button on the handset. The mute indicator on base turns on and MUTE ON or MUTE shows in the display.

2.Press mute/do not disturb button on the base or mute/menu button on the handset again to cancel and return to your phone conversation.

Volume

Speakerphone

Adjust the base unit speaker volume by pressing the speaker volume (+ and -)buttons. There are eight volume levels, and each press of the volume button adjusts the speaker volume by one level. When you reach the maximum or minimum volume level, the phone beeps twice.

Corded Handset

When the corded handset is off-hook, press the hs volume button on the base to adjust the handset volume. There are four volume levels, and each press of the hs volume button adjusts the receiver volume by one level.

Cordless Handset

When the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the CALLER ID-VOLUME(5 or 6) button to adjust the listening level. Choose from five volume settings. VOL 1 is the lowest volume and VOL 5 is the highest volume.

NOTE: The phone will automatically reset VOL 5 to VOL 4 after you hang up.

Answering System

Adjust the speaker volume by pressing the speaker volume (+ and -)buttons on the base.

VMWI Indicator on Handset

IMPORTANT: In order to use this unit’s Visual Message Waiting Indicator (VMWI) feature, you must subscribe to this service from your phone company.

The VMWI indicator on the top of the handset flashes when you receive a new message from your service provider.

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GE 25983xx3, 0005467, 25983xx2 manual Mute, Volume, Answering System, Vmwi Indicator on Handset

Contents

Model Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone Company Licensing Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Changing the Battery Telephone Jack Requirements Parts Checklist for 25983xx2 modelIntroduction Before You Begin Digital Security System InstallationImportant Installation Guidelines Handset and Charge Cradle Layout Base Layout microphone Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery Connecting the Telephone Line Installing the PhoneConnecting the AC Electrical Power Voice Instructions Answering System Set UpConnecting the Corded Handset Attaching the Pedestal Bracket Reviewing Announcement Answering System OperationRecording the Outgoing Announcement Leaving a Message Screening Calls from the Handset When the answering system picks upScreening Calls from the Base Message Playback from Base Unit To erase a message while it is playing Erasing MessagesLeaving a Memo To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox Telephone Set Up Language Rings to Answer Handset NameDisplay Contrast Security Code Base Ringer Level VIP Ring Tone Handset Ringer ON/OFFRinger Tone Setting Day/Time Local Area Code Registration Link Cordless Handset Tone/Pulse DialingTransfer ON/OFF Answering a Call Default SettingBasic Operation Manual Channel Selection Call TimerMaking a Call Auto Standby Flash Handset Ringer on/off ShortcutDo Not Disturb Transferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset Call TransferLast Number Redial Press TALK/CALL Back button HoldPaging the Cordless Handset Mute VolumeVmwi Indicator on Handset Answering System Making a Call with Speakerphone Base Unit Speakerphone OperationReceiving a Call with Speakerphone Storing a Name and Number in Memory Switching Between Speakerphone and HandsetMemory Storing a Redial Number Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Reviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers Dialing a Stored Number Base Chain Dialing from MemoryHandset Receiving CID Records Caller ID CIDCall Waiting Caller ID Storing CID Records In CID Memory Reviewing Call Records Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Dialing a Caller ID Number Deleting the Current Caller ID Record Deleting All Caller ID Records Using the Handset Remote AccessCaller ID Errors Answering System Indicator Accessing the Answering System from Another Location Changing the Security Code Changing the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions Caller ID Solutions Battery Solutions Causes of Poor Reception General Product Care Warranty Assistance Thomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis, Limited Warranty For how long after your purchase If you purchased your product outside the USA Accessory Information Description Model no Index Names/Numbers Ringer Tone Rings to Answer Thomson Inc