GE 25860 User Manual
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Handset does not ring
• Make sure the ringer switch on the handset is turned to ON.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• You may have too many extension phones on your line. Try unplugging
some phones.
• Check for dial tone.
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
You experience static, noise, or fading in and out
• Change channels.
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• Relocate the base. Make sure the base is not plugged into an outlet with
• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.
• Relocate the base. Make sure the base is not plugged into an outlet with
another household appliance.
• Charge the battery.
Unit beeps
Unit beeps
• Place handset in base for 20 seconds; if it still beeps, charge battery for
16 hours.
• Clean charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth or an
eraser.
• See solutions for “No dial tone.”
• Replace battery.
Memory Dialing doesn’t work
• Replace battery.
Memory Dialing doesn’t work
• Did you program the memory location keys correctly?
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
• Did you follow proper dialing sequence?
Caller ID Solutions
No Display
• Charge the battery (for 16 hours). Or replace the battery.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet.
Disconnect the power converter from the outlet and plug it in again.
• You must be subscribed to the standard Name/Number Caller ID service
from your local telephone company to receive CID information.