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Model 25865
5.8GHz 2-Line,
Cordless Handset
Speakerphone/Answering System
User’s Guide
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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, pr
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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 () 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 ag
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Table of Contents EquipmEnt ApprovAl informAtion ........................2 AnsWErEr sEtup .............................................17 intErfErEncE informAtion ......................................3 outgoing AnnouncEmEnt ........................17 HEAring Aid compAtibility (HAc) ........................3 rEviEWing tHE licEnsing ..................................................................3 outgoing AnnouncEmEnt ..............17 fcc rf rAdiAtion ExposurE stAtEmEnt .............3 rEc
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Table of Contents volumE .............................................................26 trAnsfErring mEmory ........................................39 bAsE spEAkErpHonE .............................26 AnsWEring systEm opErAtion ..........................40 cordlEss HAndsEt ...............................26 HAndsEt mEssAgEs indicAtor .......................40 mutE .................................................................26 scrEEning cAlls from tHE bAsE ...................40 Hold .......
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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. Handset A
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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 c
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Handset Layout Display CID 5 or 6/soft key for display prompt selection (caller ID -/+ button) soft key for left soft key for right display prompt display prompt TALK/LINE 2/flash 2 TALK/LINE 1/flash 1 (button) (button) END/CANCEL (button) 7 (review button) 8 (skip button) PLAY/STOP (button) ERASE (button) #PAUSE (button) *TONE (button) intercom (button) handsfree (button) redial (button) 8
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Base Layout END/CANCEL CID 5 or 6/soft key (button) soft key for left for display prompt display prompt selection (caller ID -/+ button) TALK/LINE 1/flash 1 soft key for right (button) display prompt Display charge/in use (indicator) TALK/LINE 2/flash 2 (button) 8 (skip button) delete (button) 7 (review button) PLAY/STOP 1 and 2 (buttons/ indicators) msg fwrd/memo (message forward/ memo button) 5 or 6 vol (+/- speaker volume buttons) redial #PAUSE (button) (button) *TONE (bu
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Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before using the cordless handsets. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Thomson Inc. appoved Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) 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 handset. . Locate the battery compartment on the back of the handset. 3. Plug the
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Installing the Base Station Installing the Backup Batteries on Base Unit To avoid power outage, you can install four AA alkaline batteries (not included in sales) into the base as the backup. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover (located on the bottom of the base). . Follow the battery installation display and insert four AA alkaline batteries inside the compartment. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back into place. Connecting the Base Station 1. Choose an area near an electrical outle
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Base Speakerphone Set Up NOTE: Changing menu settings on the base will only change the settings on the base and changing menu settings on the handset will only change settings on the handset. For example, if you change the language on the handset, it will not change the language on the base. Speakerphone Volume Use the vol (5 or 6) buttons to adjust the speaker volume on the base to a comfortable level during a call OR press the TALK/LINE1/flash1, TALK/LINE/flash or the handsfree button o
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Base Voice/Display Prompt Language The voice prompt language is the same as the display prompt language. If your voice prompt language is Spanish, the display prompt language is Spanish. If your voice prompt language is French, the display prompt language is French as well. The default prompt language is English. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to SET LANGUAGE. 4. Press the SELECT soft ke
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Set Time From the DATE/TIME Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to SET TIME. . Use the touch-tone pad to enter the current time. 3. Use the AM / PM soft key to select AM or PM. NOTE: The AM/PM selection is not available in 24 HOUR CLOCK format. Time Format From the DATE/TIME Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to TIME FORMAT. . Use the CHANGE soft key to select 12 HOUR CLOCK or 24 HOUR CLOCK. 3. Press the DONE soft key to save the selection. Date Format From the DATE/TIME Menu: 1. Us
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6. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm. 7. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to select TONE or PULSE. 8. Press the DONE soft key to confirm. Base - Set Local Area Codes You can progrom the way the Caller ID records are displayed, for up to five different codes for your area. For example; if 7 digits is selected, the number will be displayed as xxx-xxxx, and etc. 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to LO
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Base Ringer Tone From the Ringer Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to RINGER TONE. . Press the CHANGE soft key to select. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to the desired setting. You will hear a sample of the ringer tone you select. 4. Press the DONE soft key to confirm. NOTE: Ringer Tone 1 through 10 are for dual tone ringer tone and Melody 1 through 10 are for melodies. Base VIP Melody Tone This features allow you to assign a specific melody to someone you want to get your at
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Answerer Setup You can program the following items independently for MAILBOX 1 and MAILBOX under the ANSWERER SETUP menu; Answer ON/OFF, Outgoing Announcement, Rings to Answer, Security Code, Forwarding Messages, and Recording Quality. To access the ANSWERER SETUP Menu: 1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode). . Press the MENU soft key to go to the main menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to ANSWERER SETUP. 4. Press the SELECT soft key to confirm. 5. Use the 5 or 6buttons t
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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. Changing the Outgoing Announcement From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to ANNOUNCEMENT. . Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. 3. Press the 5 or 6buttons to select CHANGE. 4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. CHANGE DEFAULT RECORDED shows in d
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Forwarding Messages This function will automatically forward the answerer’s messages to another phone number which allows you to receive your messages soon after they are left and eliminates the need to call periodically to check for messages remotely. You may program the following items under the Forwarding Messages menu; Set Forward Number, Forward ON/OFF, View Unit ID and Number of Retries. Set Forwarding Messages From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWAR
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View Unit ID The unit's identification code number is for reference purposes only. Number of Retries If the line of desired number is busy, answerer will continue to try to forward the messages again (up to three times, depending on selection) at a later time. From the Answerer Setup Menu: 1. Use the 5 or 6 buttons to scroll to FORWARD MSG. . Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. 3. Use the 5 or 6buttons to scroll to NUM OF RETRIES. 4. Press the SELECT soft key to enter the menu. NUM
