GE 25201 Merkblatt

To place a call without hanging up on the first call:

1. Press the 

Hold button to put the first call on hold.

2. Press the available line button to get a dial tone. Press the 

Speaker button if the speakerphone indicator is off and you are 

using the speakerphone.

3. Dial the number you want to call.

When you receive a call while you are talking on another line, you 

will hear the phone ring.

1. Press the 

Hold button to put the first call on hold.

2. Press the 

Line button next to the flashing red indicator.

3. If the speakerphone indicator is off and you are using the 

speakerphone, press the 

Speaker button.

NOTE: You must always put the first call on hold before answering a 

You may redial the last number you called by pressing the 

Pause button after you hear a dial tone.

NOTE: The redial feature holds the last number (up to 32 digits) 

If you get a busy signal, press 

Redial/Pause again without hanging 

up.

Hold allows you to suspend the active line(s) and replace the handset 

in the cradle without hanging up, then resume the conversation on 

the same phone or from a different phone connected to the same 

line.

1. Press the 

Hold button to place a call on hold (the line indicator is 

red).

2. Press the 

Line button and pickup the handset or press the Speaker 

button to resume the conversation.

You can use the conference call feature when you have calls on both 

lines and want to have a three-way conversation.
To connect and conference:

1. Press the 

Line button for the line you want to use, then call the 

first party.

2. Press the 

Hold button to put the first party on hold.

3. Call the second party, or receive a call, on the other line, then 

press the 

Conference button.

4. Begin speaking to both parties.

To disconnect one of the parties:
Press the line button of the person you want to continue talking to, 

and the other party will automatically be disconnected.
To disconnect both parties:
Hang up the handset, or press 

Speaker.

NOTE: If you have two lines on hold, and you want to conference 

the handset or press Speaker button.
NOTE: To put both parties on hold, press the Hold button.
NOTE: To speak to one party individually, press the Hold button, 

Press 

Flash/Exit to activate special features of your telephone 

network, such as call transfer, or special services from your local 

telephone company, such as call waiting.

Use the 

Mute button to interrupt a phone conversation to talk 

privately with someone else in the room. A conversation can be 

muted while using the speakerphone or handset.

1. Press the 

Mute button. The mute indicator comes on.

2. Press 

Mute again to turn it off.

If you have pulse (rotary) service and want to access customer 

calling services (such as telebanking and long distance services) that 

require tone dialing, you can use this feature to temporarily change 

from pulse to tone service. 
After dialing the telephone number and connecting to the customer 

calling service,

1. Press and release the 

*Tone button.

2. When you hang up, the telephone automatically returns to pulse 

dialing mode.

TIP: Temporary Tone can also be used while storing numbers in 

IMPORTANT: In order to use this feature, you must subscribe 

to voice messaging service from your phone company. 

Message Waiting displays on the screen when you receive a 

new message.

Provided your phone company offers voice messaging service and 

you subscribe to it, the message “Message Waiting” shows on the 

display when the phone is not in use to indicate there is a message 

waiting. The display clears when you listen to the new voice message 

or you may clear the display by pressing the 

Delete button during 

idle mode. 

You may store information in any of the following memory 

locations: 0 to 9, A, B, and C keys. See “Storing a Pause in Memory” 

and “Temporary Tone Dialing.”

1. Press the 

Store button. LOCATION? shows in the display.

2. Press the desired memory location (0 through 9, A, B, or C).

NOTE: You may select memory locations by pressing Review 5 or 

6

3. Press the 

Store button again to confirm the memory location.

NOTE: If necessary, to erase existing memories, or if you make a 

4. Use the number keys to enter the telephone number (up to 32 

digits) and press the 

Store button to save. (The unit will not dial 

a phone number in this mode.) The cursor automatically moves to 

the text line for name entry.

5. Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated 

with the telephone number you just entered. 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.

NOTE: The flashing cursor automatically moves to the next 

position or you may press the Review 5 or 6 buttons to move the 

Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L. Press the 

Review 6 

button two times to insert a space, and 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. 

6. Press the 

Store button to save the name.

7. To enter another name and number in a different memory 

location, return to step 1 and repeat the process.

Repeat the storage sequence under Storing A Name and Number in 

Memory.

1. Press the 

Store button.

2. Press the memory location (A, B, C, 0 - 9) to be erased.
3. Press the 

Delete button.

1. Press the 

Review 5 or 6 buttons to view the caller number and 

name you want to copy.

2. Press the 

Store button.

3. Press 0-9, A, B, or C for the memory location. The memory 

location flashes in the display if there is a record occupying that 

memory location.

NOTE: You may select a different memory location by pressing 

Review 5 or 6 buttons to scroll through the memories or press A, 

4. Press the 

Store button to enter the edit mode, and then press the 

Store button again to edit the name.

5. Press the 

Store button to confirm and save, and wait for three 

seconds to exit.

NOTE: If the name you want to enter is longer than 12 characters, 

1. Press the 

Redial/Pause button while the phone is on-hook. The 

display shows PICKUP PHONE.

2. Press the 

Store button.

3. Press 0-9, A, B, or C for the memory location. Press the 

Store 

button twice to confirm the location and the number. The cursor 

flashes in the display and you may enter the caller’s name.

4. Press the 

Store button to confirm and save, and wait for three 

seconds to exit.  

NOTE: If you want to edit the number, press the Store button 

1. Press a line button.
2. To select a memory, press A, B, or C, or 

Dial and 0 - 9. The number 

in that memory location displays.

NOTE: You may select a different memory location by pressing  

Review 5 or 6 buttons to scroll through the memories or press A, 

3. Press the 

Speaker button, or pick up the handset to dial the 

displayed number.

1. Press a Line button, and lift the handset, or press the 

Speaker 

button.

2. Press A, B, or C, or 

Dial and 0 - 9.

IMPORTANT: If you make test calls to emergency numbers, 

remain on the line and explain the reason for the call. Also, 

make test calls in off-peak hours, such as early morning or 

late evening.

Chain dialing allows you to dial a sequence of stored numbers from 

separate memory locations.
For example 

Local access number 

A

Long distance company 

B

Authorization code ID 

C

Long distance phone number

1. Select the line you want to use by pressing the corresponding line 

button.

2. Lift the handset, or press 

Speaker for speakerphone

3. Press 

Memory A button.

4. Press 

Memory B button.

5. Press 

Memory C button.

The 

Redial/Pause button has dual functionality and becomes a 

pause button when the 

Store button is pressed first. It is valid only 

when storing a number into memory locations. Use the 

Redial/Pause 

button to insert a pause when a delay is needed in an automatic 

dialing sequence. For example, when you must dial a 9 to get an 

outside line or when you enter codes to access your long distance 

company. 
You may need to adjust the length of the pause duration. It can 

be adjusted from 1 to 9 seconds in length. The default setting is 4 

seconds.

1. Press the 

Store button.

2. Press the 

Redial/Pause button. The current pause time displays.

3. Press the 

Review 5 or 6 buttons to scroll the pause time, or 

press the 1 to 9 key for one second to nine seconds respectively 

(i.e.; 1 = one second, 2 = two seconds).

4. Press the 

Store button to save.

IMPORTANT: You will have approximately 90 seconds to 

replace the batteries before the memories stored are lost. 

Please read the instructions before replacing the batteries 

and have the batteries ready to be inserted beforehand.

1. Press down and out on the snap tab located on the top of the 

mounting bracket. Lift the bracket off.

2. Release latch on battery 

compartment and remove 

cover.

3. Remove the 4 AA-size 

alkaline batteries from the 

battery compartment as 

shown on the diagram. 

4. Insert 4 AA-size alkaline 

batteries in the battery compartment.

5. Snap the battery compartment door back into place and replace 

the mounting bracket.

6. If the line cord was previously connected, re-attach it to the unit 

and check your memory locations.

•  You must press a line button to get a dial tone.
•  Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and 

not damaged.

•  Check hook switch: Does it fully extend when handset is lifted 

from cradle?

•  Replace batteries.
•  Check for proper battery installation.

•  Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephone 

company? This unit requires that you subscribe to Caller ID service 

in order to work.

•  Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering.
Phone Dials in Pulse with Tone Service
•  Make sure TONE/PULSE DIAL MODE in the setup menu is set to 

TONE DIAL.

Phone Won’t Dial Out with Pulse Service
•  Make sure TONE/PULSE DIAL MODE in the setup menu is set to 

PULSE DIAL.

•  Is the ringer switch in the OFF position?
•  Are you using too many phones on one line? (The total REN of all 

phones on the same line should not be greater than the maximum 

REN for your calling area. See paragraph 1 of the Equipment 

Approval Information section of this User’s Guide for more 

information).

•  See No Dial Tone.

•  Are other phones off hook at same time? If so, this is normal 

condition as volume drops when additional phones are used at 

once.

•  Check the handset or speaker volume.

•  You must press the line number to answer a call.

•   Make sure you entered the numbers correctly into memory.

To keep your phone working and looking good, follow these 

guidelines:

•  Avoid putting it 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 unit.
•  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 it at a later 

date.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for 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 require that you disconnect the equipment 

until the problem is resolved.
Any unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications not expressly 

approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate 

this product.  For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit, 

refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service 

at 

1-800-448-0329.

Or refer inquiries to:

Attach your sales receipt to this 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

Push down 

to release 

the battery

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

• 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.)

• 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.

• 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. Thomson Inc. accepts no 

liability in case of damage or loss.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty 

information.