Base Unit Speakerphone Operation | GE 25983xx2, 0005467, 25983xx3

Base Unit Speakerphone Operation

For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:

•Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up these sounds.)

•Surfaces affected by vibration.

•Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.

Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone.

•Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by the person to whom you are speaking.

•The SPEAKER indicator is on when the speakerphone is in use.

Receiving a Call with Speakerphone

1.When the phone rings, press and release the speaker/call back button on the base, and speak normally, at a minimum distance of 8-9 inches, into the built-in microphone.

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

3.To end the call, press the speaker/call back button again.

Making a Call with Speakerphone

1.Press and release the speaker/call back button on the base, and wait for a dial tone.

2.Dial the number (using a memory dial number, if desired.) The number shows in the display.

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Dial the number and then press the speaker/call back button.

3.When the party answers, adjust speakerphone volume by pressing the speaker volume (+ and -)buttons.

4.To end the call, press the speaker/call back button again.

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GE 25983xx2, 0005467 Base Unit Speakerphone Operation, Receiving a Call with Speakerphone, Making a Call with Speakerphone

Contents

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