Introduction Before You Begin | GE 25983xx3, 0005467, 25983xx2

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.

Before You Begin

Parts Checklist (for 25983xx2 model)

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

	Battery
	compartment door	Charge cradle
Base
Telephone line cord	Base Handset	Coiled handset
Telephone line cord	Base Handset	cord

Handset

	Desk pedestal/Wall	Handset battery pack	AC power
	mount bracket		adaptor

For Model 25983xx3 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack and cover than shown above.

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.

Wall plate

Modular telephone line jack

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GE 25983xx3, 0005467 manual Introduction Before You Begin, Parts Checklist for 25983xx2 model, Telephone Jack Requirements

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 Parts Checklist for 25983xx2 model Introduction Before You BeginTelephone Jack Requirements Installation Important Installation GuidelinesDigital Security System Handset and Charge Cradle Layout Base Layout microphone Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery Installing the Phone Connecting the AC Electrical PowerConnecting the Telephone Line 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 Handset Name Display ContrastRings to Answer Security Code Base Ringer Level Handset Ringer ON/OFF Ringer ToneVIP Ring Tone Setting Day/Time Local Area Code Tone/Pulse Dialing Transfer ON/OFFRegistration Link Cordless Handset Default Setting Basic OperationAnswering a Call Manual Channel Selection Call TimerMaking a Call Auto Standby 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 Mute VolumeVmwi Indicator on Handset Answering System 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 Storing a Redial Number Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Reviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers Dialing a Stored Number Chain Dialing from Memory HandsetBase Caller ID CID Call Waiting Caller IDReceiving CID Records 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