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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. 

Trademark(s) ® Registered

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