GE 25932xx2 User Manual

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.

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. 

PLEASE REGISTER 

shows in the display.

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 handset’s 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.)

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

Ringer On/Off, Ringer Tone, VIP Ring Tone, Tone/Pulse, Transfer 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 41ENG  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 on the handset 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 the 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.

: 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.  

1 ON 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 10 ringtones.
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 on the handset to select from 

01 to 10.

3.  Press 

mute/menu to save.

This feature allows you to assign a specific ring tone to a number stored in Memory.  It 

is  recommended that you store a Caller ID record into Memory for this purpose.
1. Press the 

mute/menu button until VIP RING TONE shows in the display.

2. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9). If there is a number stored in the 

selected memory location, 

VIP RT 4DEFAULT shows in the display.

3. Press 

CALLER ID-VOLUME (5or6) button on the handset to select from 

01 to 10 or 

DEFAULT to use ring tone set in the Ring Tone Menu or SILENT to silence ringer.

4. Press 

mute/menu to save.

1.  Press the 

mute/menu button until 41 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.   

1 TONE is the default.

2. Use the C

ALLER 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.

In order to use the Call Transfer feature (applicable ONLY with additional handsets), you 

must have the Transfer ON/OFF set to ON through the menu of the transferring handset. 
1.  Press the 

mute/menu button until TRANSFER 41 OFF shows in the display. 

2.  Use the 

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

and select 

2 ON.

3.  Press 

mute/menu again 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. 

The phone is 

ON when the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit. 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 or 

SPEAKER button.

2.  When finished, press the 

TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again or place the 

handset on  the base cradle to hang up.

1.  Pick up the handset and press the 

TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER 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 or SPEAKER button again or place the 

handset on the base cradle to hang up.

UNAVAILABLE when  the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button is 

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 or SPEAKER button on that handset. The number  

auto-matically dials and the call timer starts counting the minutes and seconds in 

the display.

4.  When finished, press the 

TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button again to hang up.

While the phone is 

ON (in TALK or SPEAKERPHONE mode), press the redial button to 

redial the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits).

   

- OR -

While the phone is 

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

TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to redial the last number.

Use the flash/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/delete 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 or SPEAKER 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. 1 ON 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 or SPEAKERPHONE 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.

NOTE: The phone will automatically reset VOL 5 to VOL 4 after you 

For 

Model 25932xx2 there will be ONE additional handset, charge cradle, belt clip, 

battery pack and cover than shown above.
For 

Model 25932xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, 

battery packs and covers than shown above.
For 

Model 25932xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, 

battery packs and covers than shown above.

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.

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.

1.  If you are using the handset earpiece and want to switch to the speakerphone, press 

the 

SPEAKER button, you can then press SPEAKER button again to end conversation.

2.  If you are using the speakerphone and want to switch to the handset earpiece, press 

the 

TALK/CALL BACK button, you can then press the TALK/CALL BACK button again 

to end conversation.

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.

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. 

• 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 y our 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 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.”
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines 

when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure 

compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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

(for Model 

25932xx1)

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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.

VOLUME (6) 

VOLUME (5) 

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 

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

Press the 

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

Model 25932

00017258 (Rev. 1 Dom E/S)

07-44

Printed in China

101 West 103rd St.

Indianapolis, IN 46290-1102

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