GE 25881ee3 User Guide

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Call Timer
After you press talk/end/call back on the cordless handset (or lift the corded handset, 
or press the speaker/call back button on the base), the built-in call timer shows in the 
display and begins counting the length of time of the call.
Auto Standby
Placing the cordless handset in the charge cradle while the handset is off the hook (or 
during a call) automatically hangs up the handset. 
Ringer Volume Control
Handset
Use the two-position switch on the cordless handset to turn the ringer off or on.
The ringer switch must be in the ON position for the cordless handset to ring when 
incoming calls are received.
NOTE: You may still page the cordless handset even if the ringer is 
turned off.
Base Unit
The base ringer volume is set through the programming menu. Refer to Telephone Set 
Up for more information.
Flash
Use the program/flash button on base or flash/prog button on handset to activate 
custom calling services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are available 
through your local phone company.
TIP: Don’t use the talk/end/call back (handset) or speaker/call back 
(on base) button to activate custom calling service such as call 
waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
Call Transfer
Transferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset
During an external call, you may transfer the external call from base to handset.
NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press *exit button or 
page/intercom button on base.