GE 25942xx4 User Manual

For 

Model 25942xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, battery pack 

and cover than shown above.
For 

Model 25942xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, battery 

packs and covers than shown above.
For 

Model 25942xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, battery 

packs and covers than shown above.

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.

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.

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.

4.  Insert the battery pack.
5.  Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.

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.

1. Make sure the answering system is 

ON.

2. Press flash/answerer/call waiting button on the handset to enter answerer remote 

mode.

3. Press key [8] to enter Time/Day set menu on handset.
4. To set Hour, key in [00]-[12].
5. To set Minutes, key in [00]-[59].
6. To set AM/PM, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME 

(5or6) button. 

7. Press #PAUSE/ringer button to confirm the setting.

For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, 

and eliminate as much background noise as possible.
1.  Make sure the answering system is 

ON.

2.  Press and hold the announce button on the base.
3.  Begin speaking after you hear the beep.
4.  Release the button when you finish your announcement.

Press and release the announce button to review your outgoing announcement.

1. Make sure the answering system is 

ON.

2. Press flash/answerer/call waiting button on the handset to enter answerer remote 

mode.

3. Press key [9] to enter Ring to Answer menu on handset.
4. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME 

(5or6) button to choose 3 rings, 5 rings or Toll saver.

5. Press #PAUSE/ringer button to confirm the setting.

There are eight programmable menus available: Language, Handset Name, Area Code, 

Ringer ON/OFF, Ringer Tone, Tone/Pulse 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.

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

 (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad  on the 

handset to enter your selection.

3.  Press mute/menu again to save.

1.  Press the mute/menu button until  

enter name shows in the display.

2. Use the touch-tone pad 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 th e 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.

3.  Press mute/menu again to save.

NOTE: If no name is entered, ready shows in the display.

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.

1.  Press the mute/menu button until 

ringer 41 on shows in the display.  

1ON is the default.

2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME

 (5or6) 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.

You can choose from 3 ring tones.
1.  Press the mute/menu button until 

ringer tone 401 shows in the display.  

01 is the default.

2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME

 (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset 

to select from 

01 to 03.

3.  Press mute/menu to save.

1.  Press the mute/menu button until 4

1 tone   2 pulse shows in the display.  

 1 TONE is the default.

2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME

 (5or6) button or the touch-tone pad on the handset 

to scroll to 

1 tone or 2 pulse.

3.  Press mute/menu to save.

You may return handset settings to the factory default setup using this menu.
1.  Press the mute/menu button until 

default 4no shows in the display. NO is  

the default.

2.  Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button on the handset to scroll to 

yes or no.

3. Press mute/menu to save. 

When the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit, the phone is 

ON or the handset is being 

charged. The handset visual ringer and base indicator flash when you receive a call.

1.  When the phone rings, pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK button.
2.  When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again or place the handset on the 

base cradle to hang up.

1.  Pick up the handset and press the TALK/CALL BACK 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 button again or place the handset on the 

base cradle to hang up.

unavailable when  the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. You 

1.  Make sure the phone is 

OFF (not in TALK mode).

2.  Dial a telephone number (the number you dial shows in the display).

3.  Press the TALK/CALL BACK button on that handset. The number automatically dials 

and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in the display.

4.  When finished, press the TALK/CALL BACK button again 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).
   

While the phone is 

OFF (in standby mode), press the redial button and then the  

TALK/CALL BACK button to redial the last number.

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

call waiting, which are available through your local phone company.

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.

Press the *EXIT/tone button to cancel any command you initiated.

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 button on the handset or the page button 

on the base.

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 41 on shows in the display. 1ON is the default.

2. Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) 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.

When the phone is 

ON (in TALK mode) press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button to 

adjust the listening level. Choose from five volume settings. 

vol 1 is the lowest volume 

and 

vol 5 is the highest volume.

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.

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.

During an external call, you may transfer the external call to another handset.
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.

or the format/trans button on the originating handset.
NOTE: If there is no answer within 2 minutes after transferring 

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

101 West 103rd Street 

Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102

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Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Model 25942C 

00019461 (Rev. 5 Dom E) 

08-16 

Printed in China

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.

•  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.

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.

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. 

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/answerer/

call waiting button to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. Press 

flash/answerer/call waiting again to return to the original call.

When you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and 

second ring. The Caller ID information appears on the display while the phone rings, 

giving you a chance to monitor the information and decide whether or not to answer 

the call.

If you are not at home or cannot answer, your telephone’s Caller ID memory stores the 

data for the 40 most recent calls you received so you can see who called while you 

were unavailable. When the 41st call is received, the oldest Caller ID record (1st call) is 

automatically deleted.
You may review the stored information at any time. Calls received since your last review 

show as 

new in the display. Calls that have not been previously reviewed but were 

received from the same number more than once show as 

rept in the display.

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls 

have been received. To scroll CID records:
1.  Make sure the phone is 

OFF (not in talk mode).

2.  Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (6) button to review the newest CID record.
3.  Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5) button to review the oldest CID record first.

1.  Make sure the phone is 

OFF (not in TALK mode). 

2.  Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button to display the desired record. 
3.  Press the TALK/CALL BACK button. The number dials automatically.

Available formats include:
Number of digits  

Eleven digits 

long distance code “1 ” 

1-317-555-8888

 

+3-digit area code

 

+7-digit telephone number. 

Ten digits 

3-digit area code + 

317-555-8888 

 

7-digit telephone number.

Seven digits 

7-digit telephone number. 

555-8888

You may also store CID information in the phone’s internal memory. 

1. Make sure the phone is 

OFF (not in talk mode).

2.  Use the CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button to scroll to the desired CID record.
3.  Press the mem button.
4.  Use the touch-tone pad to enter a memory location (0-9) to store the number in that 

memory location. You will hear a confirmation tone. 

NOTE: If the memory location is occupied, replace memo? is 

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.

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

.

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009.

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.

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 display.

unavailable when the TALK/CALL BACK button is pressed. You 

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.

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.)

This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. 

Before you begin the set up process, you must turn on the answering system.
•  Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system 

ON and OFF.  

The MESSAGES indicator lights when the answering system is 

ON. The indicator 

blinks when you have new messages.

The default voice prompt language is English.
To change the answering system’s voice prompt language, press and hold the skip 

button for two seconds. The unit announces 

“seleccionado espanol” (Spanish 

selected).

2 seconds. The unit announces “englisH selected”.
NOTE: In remote access mode, the system follows the selected 

VOLUME (6) 

VOLUME (5) 

8 

7 

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. 

put in mainbase 

shows in the display.