Model 25932 Series
5.8 GHz Cordless
Handset Speakerphone
System
User’s Guide
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.
Installing the Phone
Installing the Handset Battery
NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only
the Thomson Inc. approved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd ) battery
Model 5-2729 or Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery model
5-2522, which is compatible with this unit.
1. Locate battery and battery door which are packaged together inside a plastic bag
and are separate from the handset.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
PLEASE REGISTER
shows in the display.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is keyed
and can be inserted only one way.
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the base
and the other end into a modular jack.
3. Plug the AC power converter into the electrical outlet and the DC connector into the
jack at the back of the base.
4. Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns on, verifying
the battery is charging.
The unit will take 20 seconds to register and verify its security
code.
READY
shows in the handset’s display.
NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may display
UNAVAILABLE
when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. You
must then place all handsets on the main base cradle for 20
seconds to re-register.
5. 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: To reduce risk of personal injury, fire, or damage
use only the 5-2749 power adapter listed in the user’s guide.
This power adaptor is intended to be correctly orientated in a
vertical or floor mount position.
Wall Mounting
1. Turn the base over.
2. Attach the wall mounting pedestal by first inserting the tabs on the open edge of
the pedestal into the slots on the lower portion of the bottom of the base. Then push
down and snap the pedestal into place.
3. 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.)
NOTE : If desired, gather the extra telephone line and power adaptor
cord and store inside the wall mounting pedestal.
Setup
There are nine programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code,
Ringer On/Off, Ringer Tone, VIP Ring Tone, Tone/Pulse, Transfer and Default Setting.
During programming, you may press the mute/menu 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/tone
button.
Display Language
1. Press the
mute/menu
button until
4
1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
shows in the display.
1ENG
is
the default. (ENG stands for English. FRA stands for French. ESP stands for Spanish.)
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
to enter your selection.
3. Press
mute/menu
again to save.
Handset Name
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
again to save.
NOTE
: If no name is entered,
READY
shows in the display.
Local Area Code
1. Press the
mute/menu
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
mute/menu
again to save.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the chan/delete button to erase
a wrong number.
Ringer ON/OFF
1. Press the
mute/menu
button until
RINGER
4
1 ON
shows in the display.
1 ON
is the default.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
)
button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
to scroll to
1 ON
or
2 OFF
.
3. Press
mute/menu
to save.
NOTE: If you turn the ringer off,
RINGER OFF
shows on the display.
Ringer Tone
You can choose from 10 ringtones.
1. Press the
mute/menu
button until
RINGER TONE
4
01
shows in the display.
01
is the default.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
)
button on the handset to select from
01
to
10
.
3. Press
mute/menu
to save.
VIP Ring Tone
This feature allows you to assign a specific ring tone to a number stored in Memory. It
is recommended that you store a Caller ID record into Memory for this purpose.
1. Press the
mute/menu
button until
VIP RING TONE
shows in the display.
2. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9). If there is a number stored in the
selected memory location,
VIP RT
4
DEFAULT
shows in the display.
3. Press
CALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
)
button on the handset to select from
01
to
10
or
DEFAULT
to use ring tone set in the Ring Tone Menu or
SILENT
to silence ringer.
4. Press
mute/menu
to save.
Tone/Pulse
1. Press the
mute/menu
button until
4
1 TONE 2 PULSE
shows in the display.
1 TONE
is the default.
2. Use the C
ALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
)
button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
to scroll to
1 TONE
or
2 PULSE
.
3. Press
mute/menu
to save.
Transfer ON/OFF
In order to use the Call Transfer feature (applicable ONLY with additional handsets), you
must have the Transfer ON/OFF set to ON through the menu of the transferring handset.
1. Press the
mute/menu
button until
TRANSFER
4
1 OFF
shows in the display.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
)
button or the touch tone pad on the handset
and select
2 ON
.
3. Press
mute/menu
again to save.
Default Setting
You may return handset settings to the factory default setup using this menu.
1. Press the
mute/menu
button until
DEFAULT
4
NO
shows in the display.
NO
is
the default.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
)
button on the handset to scroll to
YES
or
NO
.
NOTE: If you choose YES, all settings in the programmable menu
return to the factory defaults.
3. Press
mute/menu
to save.
Cordless Phone Basics
Charge/In Use Indicator
The phone is
ON
when the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit. The handset visual
ringer and base indicator flash when you receive a call.
Answering a Call
1. When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the
TALK/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
button.
2. When finished, press the
TALK/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
Making a Call
1. Pick up the handset and press the
TALK/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
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/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
button again or place the
handset on the base cradle to hang up.
NOTE: In case of power failure, the handset may display
UNAVAILABLE
when the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button is
pressed. You must then place the handset on the main base for 20
seconds to reset the unit.
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 chan/
delete button to backspace and erase the wrong number, and enter
the correct number.
3. Press the
TALK/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
button on that handset. The number
auto-matically dials and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in
the display.
4. When finished, press the
TALK/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
button again to hang up.
NOTE : You may enter up to 32 pre-dial digits.
Redial
While the phone is
ON
(in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE 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/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
button to redial the last number.
Flash
Use the flash/call waiting button to activate custom calling services such as call
waiting, which are available through your local phone company.
TIP: Do not use the TALK/CALL BACK 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
chan/delete
button to move to the next clear channel.
Exit
Press the
*EXIT/tone
button to cancel any command you initiated.
Page
This feature assists in locating a misplaced handset.
Press the
page
button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for about 2
minutes until you press the
TALK/CALL BACK
or
SPEAKER
button on the handset or the
page button on the base.
NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.
Ringer ON/OFF Shortcut
Apart from the setting in the main menu, there is a shortcut to set the ringer. Make sure
the phone is
OFF
(not in talk mode).
1. Press the
#PAUSE/ringer
button to go to the
RINGER ON/OFF
menu.
RINGER
4
1 ON
shows in the display.
1 ON
is the default.
2. Use the
CALLER ID-VOLUME
(
5
or
6
)
button or the touch-tone pad on the handset
to scroll to
1 ON
or
2 OFF
.
3. Press the
#PAUSE/ringer
button to save your selection. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
Volume
When the phone is
ON
(in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE 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.
For
Model 25932xx2
there will be
ONE
additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip,
battery pack and cover than shown above.
For
Model 25932xx3
there will be
TWO
additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For
Model 25932xx4
there will be
THREE
additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips,
battery packs and covers 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.
Installation
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing,
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
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 / 900
MHz 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.
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.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Mute
Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a third party.
1. Press the
mute/menu
button.
MUTE
shows in the display. The party on the
telephone will not hear you.
2. Press the
mute/menu
button when finished.
Switching between the Speakerphone and Handset
1. If you are using the handset earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone, press
the
SPEAKER
button, you can then press
SPEAKER
button again to end conversation.
2. If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the handset earpiece, press
the
TALK/CALL BACK
button, you can then press the
TALK/CALL BACK
button again
to end conversation.
Temporary Tone
This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing
enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch tone services offered by
banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need
to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touch tone mode allows
you to send your number.
1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.
2. When your call is answered, press the
*EXIT/tone
button on the handset to
temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.
3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.
4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary)
dialing mode.
Call Transfer (applicable only with additional
handsets)
During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.
NOTE: The transfer feature MUST be set to ON, this can be done
through each handset’s setup menu function, Transfer ON/OFF.
1. Press the
format/trans
button on the originating handset.
TRANSFERRING
shows in
the display. All registered handsets will be paged.
2. Press the
format/trans
button or
TALK/CALL BACK
on receiving handset to answer
call.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *EXIT/tone button
or the format/trans button on the originating handset.
NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferring
the call, then the handsets will be rung back (callback). If no
handset answers within 30 seconds, then the external call will be
automatically dropped.
Caller ID (CID)
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.
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.
• 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.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on y our 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.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is
“receiving” the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications
equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Handset Layout
Base Layout
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
page
(button)
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE
up to a total of 4 handsets (by purchase of optional
Model 25902 handset with charge cradle)
Base
Handset
Belt
clip
Telephone
line cord
AC power
adaptor
Handset
battery pack
Battery
compartment
cover
Wall mount
bracket
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.
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.
Before You Begin
Parts Checklist
(for Model
25932xx1
)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
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.
black wire
red wire
battery
pack
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
display
TALK/CALL BACK
(button)
CALLER ID-
VOLUME (
6
)
(button)
CALLER ID-
VOLUME (
5
)
(button)
chan/delete
(channel/delete button)
redial
(button)
*EXIT/tone
(button)
#PAUSE/ringer
(button)
flash/call waiting
(button)
format/trans
(format/transfer
button)
mem
(memory
button)
SPEAKER
(button)
mute/menu
(button)
visual ringer
charge/in use
(indicator)
Call Waiting Caller ID
Provided you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your phone company; if
you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates the
presence of a Call Waiting call on the line. Only the handset that is in use at the time of
the call will display and store the Call Waiting Caller ID information.
• When you hear the call waiting beep in the handset receiver, press the
flash/
call waiting
button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
Press the
flash/call waiting
button again to return to the original call.
Time
Date
Caller ID Record Number
Caller ID name
Caller ID phone number
Caller status; NEW or REPEAT
Model 25932
00017258 (Rev. 1 Dom E/S)
07-44
Printed in China
Thomson Inc.
101 West 103rd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102
© 2007 Thomson Inc.
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