Volume
When the phone is
ON
, press the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) on the handset to adjust the
volume of the handset’s earpiece. There are four settings. Press the right arrow to
increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the volume
setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.
Mute
Use the format/mute button during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-
line with a third party.
1. Press the format/mute button on the handset.
MUTE
shows in the display, and the
party on the telephone can not hear your external conversation.
2. Press format/mute when finished.
Call Transfer
During an external call, you may transfer the call to another handset.
1. Press the trans/answerer button on originating handset.
TRANSFERRING
shows in
the display. Both handsets will be paged.
2. Press the trans/answerer or talk/end/call back button on the receiving handset to
answer the call.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press the *exit or the
trans/answerer button on the originating handset.
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.
Ringer Tone
1. Press the flash/prog button until
RINGER TONE
shows in the display.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) button or the handset number pad to enter your
selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is
“RINGER TONE 1”.
3. Press the flash/prog button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.
Factory Default
This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original settings.
1. Press the flash/prog button until
DEFAULT
shows in the display.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) button to scroll to YES. The default setting is
“NO”.
3. Press flash/prog to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Cordless Phone Basics
In Use Indicator
The phone is
ON
(in TALK mode) when the talk/end/call back indicator on the handset
and the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit. The handset and base indicators flash
when you receive a call.
Receiving a Call
1. To answer a call press the talk/end/call back button on the handset before you
begin speaking.
2. To hang up, press the talk/end/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
Making a Call
1. Press the talk/end/call back button and dial the desired number.
-OR-
To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press the talk/end/call back
button.
2. To hang up, press the talk/end/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.
Redial
1. Press the talk/end/call back on the handset.
2. Press the redial button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).
If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial the
number again.
Flash
If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local
telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call
Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call
is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the
handset display. To connect the waiting call, press the flash/prog button on the
handset and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth
between the two calls by pressing the flash/prog button.
TIP: DO NOT use the talk/end/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, you might need to manually change the channel in order
to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door openers,
microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the del/chan button to
move to the next clear channel.
Exit
Press the *exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
Paging the Handset
This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
1. Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep for about two minutes
and PAGING shows on the handsets displays.
2. To cancel the page, press the talk/end/call back button on the handset or press
the page button on the base.
NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If
the batttery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.
Ringer On/Off Switch
The handset ringer switch may be set to
ON
or
OFF
. If the switch if
OFF
, the unit
does not ring.
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. Nickel-Cadmium battery model 5-2548,
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 handsets.
2. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset.
3. Plug the battery pack cord into the jack inside the compartment.
NOTE: To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is
keyed and can be inserted only one way.
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 oven, 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
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.
Model 25861
5.8 GHz Dual Cordless
Handset Telephone/
Answering 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.
• 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
Handset Layout
Voice Time/Day Stamp
1. Press and hold the day/check button to set the day of the week and then release.
2. Press the hour button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.).
3. Press the min button to set the minutes. When you press and hold the min button,
the time advances in 5-minute intervals.
4. Press and release the day/check button to review the day and time settings.
Speaker Volume
Use the volume ( + or - ) buttons to adjust speaker volume to a comfortable level. L8
is the maximum and L1 is the minimum level.
Recording the Outgoing Announcement
For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the mic
(microphone) opening to eliminate as much background noise as possible.
1. Press and hold the announce button. Hold the button down until you finish the
announcement.
2. Begin speaking after you hear the beep. You have up to two minutes of
recording time.
3. Release the button when you finish your announcement.
If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default announcement is
played instead. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your
own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it when you
hear the beep.
Sample Outgoing Announcement
“Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please
leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to
you. Thanks.”
Reviewing the Announcement
Press and release the announce button to review your outgoing announcement.
Ring Select
Set the RING SELECT switch on the back of the unit to choose the number of times
you want the phone to ring before the system answers the call. You may choose 3
rings, 5 ring or TOLL SAVER.
Toll Saver
This feature will inform you if you have new messages when calling the machine
from a remote phone. If you have new messages, the unit will ring twice before
answering. If there are no new messages, it will ring five times. This allows you to
hang up before the machine answers so that you do not have to pay toll charges.
Handset Setup
There are four programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer
Tone and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make sure the phone
is
OFF
(not in talk mode). Pressing the *exit button will remove you from the menu
selection process without changing the feature you are in.
NOTE: You can only use one handset at a time and there are no
conference or intercom features for this unit.
Display Language
1. Press the flash/prog button until
1ENG 2FRA 3ESP
shows in the display.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) button or the handset number pad to select 1
(English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is
“1ENG”.
3. Press the flash/prog button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.
Local Area Code
If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code
does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 7-digit
number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the full 10-digit
number.
1. Press the flash/prog button until
AREA CODE - - -
shows in the display. The default
setting is “- - -”.
2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the del/chan button to erase
the incorrect area code and repeat step 2.
3. Press the flash/prog button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.
2 Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your 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.
Thomson Inc.
10330 North Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024
© 2006 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Model 25861
00006517 (Rev. 2 Dom E)
06-12 unreleased/update only
Printed in China
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
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Time
Date
Number of Calls
Caller ID name
Caller ID phone number
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom 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 on the bottom of the base.
4. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the cradle
on the base.
5. The in use/charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is charging. The unit
will take 20 seconds to register and verify its security code.
NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may display
UNAVAILABLE
when the talk/end/call back button is pressed. You
must then place both handsets on the main base cradle for 20
seconds to re-register.
6. 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: Use only the 5-2512 power adapter that came with
this unit. Using other power adapters may damage the unit.
Extra Charge Cradle
1. Plug the extra charging cradle into the electrical outlet.
2. Place the handset on the charging cradle.
3. The charge indicator turns on, verifying the battery is
charging.
4. Allow the phone to charge for 16 hours prior to first
use.
VERY IMPORTANT: BOTH HANDSETS MUST BE REGISTERED TO THE
MAIN BASE BEFORE USE. After the 2nd handset has charged for 16
hours, place it on the main base station for 20 seconds, it will then
automatically register and verify its security code.
Wall Mounting
If you want to mount the phone on a wall, 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.)
Answering System Setup
This section shows you how to set up your answering system to record incoming
calls.
Before
you begin the setup, you must turn
ON
the answering system.
• Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off. The
message indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator
alternately flashes between CL (clock) and 0, indicating day/time programming is
needed and 0 messages are stored.
NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.
Setting the Voice Prompt Language
The default voice prompt language is English.
• To change the answering system’s voice prompt language, press and hold the
skip button for two seconds. The unit announces “SELECCIONADO ESPANOL”
(Spanish selected).
NOTE: To change to English, press and hold the skip button again
for 2 seconds. The unit announces “ENGLISH SELECTED”.
NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected
language. The voice prompt language cannot be switched
remotely.
announce
(button)
volume - or +
(button)
charge/
in use
(indicator)
review
7
(button)
ans on/off
(answerer on/off
button)
memo (button)
play/stop
(button)
message indicator
skip
8
(button)
delete (button)
page (button)
format/mute
(button)
Caller ID/vol - or +
(buttons )
redial (button)
talk/end/call back
(button)
*exit (button)
del/chan
(delete/channel
button)
flash/prog
(flash/program
button)
ringer/on-off
(switch)
#pause (button)
display
review (button)
skip (button)
play/stop (button)
erase (button)
mem (memory
button)
answerer/trans
(answerer/transfer
button)
Base
2 Handsets
2 Belt clips
Line cord
AC power
adaptor
Base Layout
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.
2 Handset
battery packs
2 Battery
compartment doosr
Charge cradle
black wire
red wire
battery
pack
PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
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/prog
button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
Receiving CID Records
When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first
and second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone
rings, giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to
answer the call.
Storing CID Records (In CID Memory)
If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores
the data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while
you were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st
call) is automatically deleted.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last
review show as
NEW
in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but
were received from the same number more than once show as
REPT
in the display.
Reviewing CID Records
As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know
how many calls have been received. To scroll CID records:
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
(not in talk mode).
2. Press the Caller ID/vol (-) button to review the newest CID record.
3. Press the Caller ID/vol (+) button to review the oldest CID record first.
Dialing a CID Number
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
(not in TALK mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( - or + ) button to display the desired record.
3. Press the talk/end call back button. The number dials automatically.
NOTE: Depending on (a) how the incoming caller’s phone number
is formatted when it is received, and (b) whether or not you
previously pre-programmed your local area code into the set up
menu, you may need to adjust the format of the incoming caller’s
stored phone number before making the call, press the format/
mute button to adjust the number, and try again
Available formats include:
Number of digits
Explanation
Example
Eleven digits
long distance code “1 ”
1-317-888-8888
+3-digit area code
+7-digit telephone number.
Ten digits
3-digit area code +
317-888-8888
7-digit telephone number.
Seven digits
7-digit telephone number.
888-8888
Storing CID Records in Internal Memory
You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory.
NOTE: It is important that you format CID records correctly
BEFORE storing in internal memory as you cannot reformat CID
records stored in memory.
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
(not in talk mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol (- or +) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3. Press the mem button.
4. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location (0-9) to store the number in
that memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: If the memory location is occupied,
REPLACE MEMO?
is
displayed, and you must confirm replacement by pressing the
mem button.
NOTE: Press the *exit button once to keep the previous setting
(making no changes) and return to the menu.
NOTE: If the selected CID record contains any information that is
non-numeric, the unit will not allow this record to transfer to the
internal user memory. The handset will display
UNABLE TO STORE
.
To Replace a Stored CID Record
1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 in Storing CID Records in Internal Memory. After you
enter the memory location,
REPLACE MEMO?
shows in the display.
2. Press the mem button again, and the new CID record replaces the old memory in
that location. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Deleting a CID Record
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
(ot in TALK mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( - or + ) button to display the CID record you want to delete.
3. Press del/chan The display shows
DELETE CALL ID?
4. Press del/chan again to erase the record and the next Caller ID record shows in
the display. You will hear a confirmation tone.
NOTE: Press the *exit key to return to the standby mode.
Deleting All CID Records
1. Make sure the phone is
OFF
(not in TALK mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( - or + ) button to display any Caller ID record.
3. Press and hold the del/chan button until
DELETE ALL?
shows in the display.
4. Press del/chan again to erase all records. You will hear a confirmation tone. The
display shows
NO CALLS.
NOTE: Press the *exit key to return to the standby mode.
day/check
(button)
min (minute
button)
hour (button)
