GE 25866 - Manual (Page 2)

Naming the Handset
1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu.
3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to HANDSET NAME.
4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu.
5. Use the touch-tone pad to enter a name (up to 12 characters).
NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the DELETE soft key to
backspace and delete one character at a time.
6. Press the DONE soft key to save.
Global De-registration
Follow the steps below to de-register all handsets at the same time.
WARNING: It is not recommended that a handset be de-registered
unless absolutely necessary because once a handset is de-
registered, that handset’s telephone features cannot be used until
the handset is re-registered.
1. Press and hold the page button on the base until the charge/in use indicator on
the base flashes.
2. Press and hold the page button on the base again until the charge/in use
indicator on the base flashes rapidly.
3. Press and release the page button on the base once. All handsets are de-
registered and PLEASE REGISTER shows in the display.
Intercom Operation
The intercom feature allows you to have a conversation with another registered
handset without tying up the telephone line, allowing you to still receive incoming
calls.
Making an Intercom Call
1. Make sure the handset is OFF (not in talk mode).
2. Press the intercom button on the handset.
3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to the handset or base you want to page and
press the PAGE soft key.
NOTE: To cancel page, press the intercom button again or the END/
CANCEL button on the sending handset.
4. Wait for the person at the receiving unit to press the intercom button.
NOTE: If the receiving unit does not answer within two minutes, the
intercom call is automatically canceled. The originating handset
displays NO ANSWER.
5. When finished, press the END/CANCEL button or intercom button on either
handset or unit to deactivate the intercom.
NOTE: The system is expandable up to 8 handsets (by purchase
of optional Model 25866 handset with recharge cradle). When 4
handsets are registered, the system can handle 2 separate intercom
operations at once, for example, 1st handset intercoms with 2nd
handset while 3rd handset intercoms with 4th handset.
Receiving an Intercom Call
When you receive an intercom call, your handset beeps. To answer the call press
the intercom button.
Advanced Intercom Features
Receiving an Incoming Call During an
Intercom Call
If you receive a telephone call during an intercom call, both handsets or base will
emit an alert tone and remain in intercom mode. Either handset or base user may
press the TALK/LINE1/flash1, TALK/LINE2/flash2 or the handsfree button to answer
the call.
Using Intercom with External Telephone
Calls
During a telephone call, you may use the intercom/paging function to page
another handset or base and have an off line, private (two-way) intercom
conversation. You may also have a three-way conversation between the external
caller and the handsets or base, or you may transfer the external telephone call to
another handset or base.
NOTE: Before you intercom/page another handset or base, you
must decide whether you want to create a two-way or a three-way
conversation.
Two-Way Calling
1. During an external call, press the intercom button, and use the 5 or 6 buttons
to scroll to the handset or base you want to page and press the PAGE soft key.
NOTE: The receiving unit presses the intercom button to answer
the intercom call. Both intercom users may speak privately. The
external caller will not hear the intercom conversation.
2. When finished, press the END/CANCEL button or intercom button to end the
intercom call, return to the talk mode, and resume your original telephone
conversation.
Three-Way Calling
1. During an external call, press the intercom button. LINE ON HOLD EXTENSION?
shows in the display.
2. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to the handset or base you want to page and
press the PAGE soft key.
NOTE: PAGING FROM... shows in the display on the receiving unit,
press the intercom button to answer the intercom.
3. When the receiving unit connects, press the UNHOLD soft key on the
originating handset to conference with the receiving unit and the external
caller.
CONFERENCE shows in the display on the originating and receiving unit.
NOTE: A handset can enter conference mode directly by pressing
TALK/LINE1/flash1, TALK/LINE2/flash2 or the handsfree button on the
second handset during a call.
Transferring External Calls
During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset or
base.
1. Press the intercom button on the originating handset to put an external call on
hold, and then page the receiving unit.
2. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to the handset or base you want to page and
press the PAGE soft key.
3. When the receiving unit connects, press the END/CANCEL button on the
originating handset to transfer the call.
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4. Press the END/CANCEL button on the originating handset to transfer the call. If
the receiving unit does not answer within 30 seconds, the originating handset
rings back and displays
CALLBACK. If the originating handset does not answer
within 20 seconds, the call is automatically dropped.
Service
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please
contact customer service at 1-800-448-0329. If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved.
This product may be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this guide or call customer service at 1-800-448-0329.
Or refer inquiries to:
Thomson Inc.
Manager, Consumer Relations
P O Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this
product was purchased or received as a gift. This information will be valuable if service
should be required during the warranty period.