GE 25829 User Manual

NOTE : The phone is shipped in tone dialing mode from the manufacturer 

and does not have pulse dialing mode.

NOTE: For best results, charge the phone on a flat surface before 

you mount it on the wall.

1.  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.)

2.  Place the handset on the base cradle.

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.  Install the handset battery.
 

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use 

only the battery 5-2459, which is compatible with this unit.

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

•  Plug the battery pack cord into the jack located inside the battery 

compartment, then place the battery pack inside the battery 

compartment.

•  Put the battery compartment door back on.
3.  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.

4.  Set the RINGER switch (on the handset) to ON.
5.  Plug the AC power adaptor into the electrical outlet and the DC 

connector into the jack on the bottom of the base.

6.  Place the handset in the base cradle. The charge/in use indicator turns 

on, verifying the battery is charging.

7.  Allow the phone to charge for 12 hours prior to first use. If you don’t 

properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2677 (black) 

power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power 

adaptors may damage the unit.

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.

Your cordless phone uses a digital security system 

to protect against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your 

phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code. 

After power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset 

in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

INSTALLATION NOTE:  Some cordless telephones operate at 

frequencies that may cause or receive interference with interference 

to 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 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.

•   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.

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.

Your cordless telephone is designed to give you flexibility in use and 

high quality performance. To get the most from your cordless telephone, 

we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this 

instruction manual.

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.

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.

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 phone is ON when the talk/end 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.

1.  When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the talk/end 

button.

2.  When finished, press the talk/end button or place the handset on the 

base cradle to hang up.

1.  Pick up the handset and press the talk/end button. Wait for the dial tone. 
2.  Dial a telephone number.
3.  When finished, press the talk/end button again or place the handset on 

the base cradle to hang up.

While the phone is ON (in TALK mode), press the redial button to redial the 

last number you dialed (up to 32 digits).

Use the flash button to activate custom calling services such as call 

waiting, which are available through your local phone company.

TIP: Don’t use the talk/end button to activate custom calling services 

such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

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 button to move to the next clear channel.

This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. The handset beeps continuously for 

about 2 minutes until you press the talk/end button on the handset or the 

page button on the base.

NOTE: You may still page the handset when the ringer is off.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the r-tone button.
3. Use touch-tone pad 1, 2 or 3 to select the ring tone 1, 2 or 3. You will hear selected 

ring tone.

4. Press r-tone to confirm the selection. You will hear a confirmation tone.

The ringer switch is located on the side of handset, it has two positions,  

ON and OFF.

When the phone is ON (in TALK mode) press the vol  - or + button to adjust 

the listening level. Choose from four volume settings. 

Use mute during a phone conversation to speak privately and off-line with a 

third party.
1.  Press the mute button.  The talk/end indicator will blink, and the party on 

the telephone will no longer be able to hear you.

2.  Press the mute button when finished.

Store up to ten 20-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing.

1.  Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2.  Press the mem button.
3.  Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the mem button again. 
5.  Use the touch-tone pad to enter the telephone number you want to store 

(up to 20 digits). 

6.  Press mem again to store the number. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Use the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store a 

number, just replace the old phone number with a new one.

1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.
2. Press the redial button.
3.  Press the mem button to store the number. You will hear a confirmation 

tone.

1.  Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the talk/end button.
2.  Press the mem button.
3.  Press the mem location (0-9). The number dials automatically.

If a pause is needed to wait for a dial or access tone, press the #pause 

button to insert a delay in dialing sequence of a stored number (for 

example, after you dial 9 for an outside line, or to wait for a computer 

access tone.) each pause counts as one digit in the dialing sequence.

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Press the mem button.
3. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9).
4. Press the mem button twice.

Use this feature to make calls which require a sequence of numbers, such 

as calling card calls to a frequently called long distance number. Each part 

of the sequence is dialed from memory. The following example shows you 

how to use chain dialing to make a call through a long distance service:
The Number For 

Long distance access number 

7

Authorization code 

8

Frequently called long distance number 

9

1.  Make sure the phone is ON (in TALK mode).
2.  Press mem and then press 7.
3.  When you hear the access tone, press mem and then press 8.
4.  At the next access tone, press mem and then 9.

TIP: Wait for the access tones before pressing the next mem button, 

or your call might not go through.

Make sure the telephone is OFF (not in TALK mode) before you replace 

battery.
1.  Remove the battery compartment door.
2.  Disconnect the cord attached to the battery pack and 

remove the battery pack from the handset.

3.  Insert the new battery pack and connect the cord to 

the jack inside the battery compartment.

4.  Put the battery compartment door back on.
5.  Place handset in the base to charge.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or 

personal injury, use only the battery listed in the 

instruction book.

A long warbling tone  

Signals an incoming call 

(with ringer on)
Three short beeps  

Page signal

(several times)
One beep every 7 seconds 

Low battery warning

No dial tone
•  Check or repeat installation steps
•  Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical 

outlet.

•  Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the 

modular phone jack?

•  Disconnect the base from the wall phone jack and connect another 

phone to the same jack. If there is no dial tone on the second phone, the 

problem might be your wiring or local service.

•  The handset might be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
•  Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 12 hours).
•  Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.
•  Did the handset beep when you pressed the talk/callback button? Did the 

in use indicator come on? The battery may need to be charged.

Handset does not ring
•  Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned to ON.
•  You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging  

some phones.

•  See solutions for “No dial tone.”
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
•  Change channels
•  The handset maybe out of range. Move closer to the base.
•  Relocate the base.
•  Charge the battery.
•  Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another  

household appliance.

Unit beeps
•  Place handset in base cradle for 20 seconds to reset the security code. If 

that doesn’t work, charge the battery for 12 hours.

•  See solutions for “No dial tone.”
•  Replace the battery.
Memory dialing
•  Make sure you correctly program the memory location keys.
•  Make sure you follow the proper dialing sequence.
•  You must reprogram numbers into memory after a power outage or  

battery replacement?

Out of range
•  Move closer to the base.
•  Reset the battery. Unplug the battery and plug it in again after five 

seconds.

•  Reset the power supply. Unplug the supply and plug it in again after five 

seconds.

•  Aluminum siding.
•  Foil backing on insulation.
•  Heating ducts and other metal construction can shield radio signals.

•  You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
•  Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
•  Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.
•  Base is plugged into an AC outlet with other electronic devices.
•  Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
•  Handset battery is low.
•  You’re out of range of the base.

To keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
•  Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that 

generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).

•  DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
•  Avoid dropping and other rough treatment to the phone.
•  Clean with a soft cloth. 
•  Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will 

damage the finish.

•  Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a 

later date.

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 

ATLINKS USA, 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: 

ATLINKS USA, 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.

Purchase date  ________________________________________________   

Name of store  ________________________________________________

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.
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.

  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.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

101 West 103rd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

© 2005 ATLINKS USA, Inc. 

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Model 25829 

00004376 (Rev. 0 Dom E/S) 

05-22 

Printed in China

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

            DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO

PREVENT FIRE OR

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT  TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING

FLASH AND ARROW

HEAD WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

“DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE” INSIDE

THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION

POINT WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU  OF

IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING

THE PRODUCT.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the battery used in 
your ATLINKS USA, Inc. product indicates 
that we are participating in a program to 
collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries 
throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-
8-BATTERY for information or contact your 
local recycling center.

What your warranty covers:
•  Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•  One year, from date of purchase.
 

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from 

date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:
•  Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is 

under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

How you get service:
•  Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided 

with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

•  ”Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is 

evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to 

obtain warranty service.” For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.  

Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via 

standard UPS or its equivalent to:

•  Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by 

the warranty.

•  Insure your shipment for loss or damage. ATLINKS accepts no liability in case of 

damage or loss.

•  A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
•  Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding 

operating instructions and user controls. Any additional information, should be 

obtained from your dealer.)

•  Installation and setup service adjustments.
•  Batteries.
•  Damage from misuse or neglect.
•  Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•  Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•  Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•  Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It 

will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the 

card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:
•  THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS 

PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL 

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 

PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION 

GIVEN BY ATLINKS USA, INC., ITS AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A 

GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

•  REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE 

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.  ATLINKS USA, INC. SHALL NOT 

BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING 

FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY 

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF 

WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF 

THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE 

LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE 

WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:
•  Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or 

consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so 

the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

•  This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights 

that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:
•  This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

To place order, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready
and call toll-free

 

1-800-338-0376

.

A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering.

We are required by law to collect appropriate sales tax for each individual state, 

country,

and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Items are subject to availability.

Prices are subject to change without notice. 

•  Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture. Like other batteries of 

this type, toxic materials could be released which can cause injury.

•  To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the battery listed in the 

User’s Guide.

•  Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•   Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.