GE 25861 Owner's Manual

4. Insert the battery pack.
5.  Close the battery compartment by pushing the door up until it snaps into place.
6.  Place the handset in the charging cradle.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, only use the 

ATLINKS Ni-CAD battery model 5-2548.

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to 

your Caller ID telephone between the first and second ring.

VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID feature of this product requires a 

subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company.

When the phone’s memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest 

call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been 

reviewed. REPT appears in the display for calls received more than once which 

have not been reviewed.

NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.

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

calls have been received.
•  Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
•  Press the Caller ID/vol ( + ) button to scroll through the call records from the 

most recent to the oldest.

•  Press the Caller ID/vol ( - ) button to scroll through the call records from the 

oldest to the newest.

1.  Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) button to display the desired Caller ID record.
3. Press the TALK/call back button to dial the number.

1.  Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).
2. When the Caller ID record shows in the display, press and release the  

del/chan button. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?

3. Press del/chan button again to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone, the 

display shows DELETED.

The handset ringer switch may be set to ON or OFF. If the switch if OFF, the unit 

does not ring. 

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.
1.  Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep for about two minutes 

and PAGING shows on the handsets displays. 

2. To cancel the page, press the talk/end/call back button on the handset or press 

the page button on the base.

NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off.

While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in 

order to reduce static caused by appliances, such as baby monitors, garage door 

openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the del/

chan button to move to the next clear channel.

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller 

ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. To receive 

Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined 

Caller ID Call Waiting service. The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.
When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call Waiting 

service, you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local 

telephone company. You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting 

calls. 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, and Caller ID information 

for the Call Waiting call shows ONLY on the display and in the history of the 

handset that is in use. This information may include the phone number, date and 

time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.

Set the RING SELECT switch on the back of the unit to choose the number of times 

you want the phone to ring before the system answers the call. You may choose 3 

rings, 5 ring or TOLL SAVER.
Toll Saver
The toll saver is the final setting in the Rings to Answer menu. This feature allows 

you to know if you have new messages when calling the machine from a remote 

phone. If you have new messages, the unit will ring twice before answering.  If 

you don’t, it will ring five times. This allows you to hang up before the machine 

answers so that you don’t have to pay toll charges.

1.  Press the talk/end/call back button and dial the desired number.
    

-OR-

  To perform preview dial, dial the number first then press the talk/end/call back 

button.

2. To hang up, press the talk/end/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.

1.  To answer a call press the  talk/end/call back button on the handset before you 

begin speaking.

2. To hang up, press the talk/end/call back button or place the handset in the cradle.

During an external call, you may transfer the call to another handset.
1.  Press the trans/answerer button on originating handset. TRANSFERRING shows 

in the display. Both handsets will be paged.

2. Press the trans/answerer or talk/end/call back button on the receiving handset 

to answer the call.

NOTE: To cancel the call transfer, you may press the *exit or the trans/answerer 

button on the originating handset.

1.  Press the talk/end/call back on the handset.
2. Press the redial button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 

digits).

If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press redial to dial 

the number again.

The phone is ON (in TALK mode) when the talk/end/call back indicator on the handset 

and the charge/in use indicator on the base is lit. The handset and base indicators 

flash when you receive a call.

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local 

telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call 

Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call 

is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on 

the handset display. To connect the waiting call, press the flash/prog button on 

the handset and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth 

between the two calls by pressing the flash/prog button.

TIP: DO NOT use the talk/end/call back button to activate custom calling 

services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone. 

When the phone is ON, press the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) on the handset to adjust 

the volume of the handset’s earpiece. There are four settings. Press the right arrow 

to increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the 

volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the 

minimum.

Press the *exit button to cancel any command you initiated.

Use the format/mute button during a phone conversation to speak privately and 

off-line with a third party.
1.  Press the format/mute button on the handset. MUTE shows in the display, and 

the party on the telephone can not hear your external conversation.

2. Press format/mute when finished.

Plug the power adaptor cord into the power jack on the bottom of the base and 

the other end into an electrical outlet. Plug the charge cradle into an electrical 

outlet. The in use/charge indicator (on the base and charge cradle) turns on to 

indicate the battery is charging when the handset is on the cradle.
Allow the phones to charge for 16 hours prior to first use. If you don’t properly 

CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. power adaptor 5-2512 (black) 

power adaptor that came with this unit. Using other power adaptors may 

damage the unit.

1.  Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the bottom of the base 

called TEL LINE and the other end into your home’s modular phone jack.

2. Set the ringer switch (on the handset) to ON, and place the handset in the 

cradle on the base.

If you want to mount the phone on a wall, 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.) 

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.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security code.  After 

a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the handset in the base 

for about 20 seconds to reset the code.

INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that 

may cause or receive interference with nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. 

To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone 

should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. If such 

interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these 

appliances. Certain other communications devices may also use the 5.8 GHz 

frequency for communication, and, if not properly set, these devices may 

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.

•  Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of 

your telephone from your line.

interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you are concerned 

with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how 

to properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 

5.8 GHz frequency for communication include wireless audio/video senders, 

wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless telephone systems, and some 

long-range cordless telephone systems.

•   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 uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone 

line has been disconnected at the network interface.

•   Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•   Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, 

other phones, or modems.

Your cordless telephone/answering system should be placed on a level surface 

such as a desk or table top, or you can mount the base on a wall.

NOTE: You must connect the handset battery before use.

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.

NOTE: It is important to maintain the polarity (black and red wires) to the jack 

inside the compartment. To ensure proper battery installation, the connector is 

keyed and can be inserted only one way.

YOU MUST REGISTER BOTH HANDSETS TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE USE!
a) 1st handset - The 1st handset being charged on the main base station will 

automatically register after 16 hours of charging.
b) 2nd handset - After the 2nd handset has charged for 16 hours on the extra charger, 

place it on the main base station for 20 seconds, it will then automatically register.

NOTE: “PLEASE REGISTER” will show on the display if the handsets have not 

been registered. Once the handsets have completed registration successfully, 

“HANDSET 1” and “HANDSET 2” will show on the handset’s display.

NOTE: In case of a power failure, the handsets may display “UNAVAILABLE” 

when the talk/end/call back button is pressed. You must then place both 

handsets on the main base cradle for 20 seconds to re-register.  

There are four programmable menus available: Language, Local Area Code, Ringer 

Tone and Factory Default. When you program these settings, make sure the phone 

is OFF (not in talk mode). Pressing the *exit button will remove you from the menu 

selection process without changing the feature you are in.

1.  Press the flash/prog button until 1ENG 2FRA 3ESP shows in the display.
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) button or the handset number pad to select 1 

(English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is “1ENG”.

3. Press the flash/prog button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.

If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area 

code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 

7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the 

full 10-digit number.
1.  Press the flash/prog button until AREA CODE - - - shows in the display. The 

default setting is “- - -”.

2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the del/chan button to erase the incorrect 

area code and repeat step 2.  

3. Press the flash/prog button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.

1.  Press the flash/prog button until RINGER TONE shows in the display. 
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) button or the handset number pad to enter your 

selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is “RINGER TONE 1”.

3. Press the flash/prog button to confirm and to advance to the next menu feature.

This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original features.
1.  Press the flash/prog button until DEFAULT shows in the display. 
2. Use the Caller ID/vol ( + or - ) button to scroll to  YES. The default setting is “NO”.
3. Press flash/prog to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone.

This section shows you how to set up your answering system to record incoming 

calls. Before you begin the setup, you must turn ON the answering system.
•  Press the ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off.  The 

message indicator lights when the answering system is on. The indicator 

alternately flashes between CL (clock) and 0, indicating day/time programming 

is needed and 0 messages are stored.

NOTE: The answering system displays “- -” when it is off.

1.  Press and hold the day/check button to set the day of the week and then 

release.

2. Press the hour button to set the hour (a.m. or p.m.).
3. Press the min button to set the minutes. When you press and hold the min 

button, the time advances in 5-minute intervals.

4. Press and release the day/check button to review the day and time settings.

Use the volume ( + or - ) buttons to adjust speaker volume to a comfortable level. 

Press volume ( + ) to increase the volume and VOLUME ( - )  to decrease the 

volume. L8 is the maximum and L1 is the minimum level.

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

(microphone) opening to eliminate as much background noise as possible.
1.  Press and hold the announce button. Hold the button down until you finish the 

announcement.

2. Begin speaking after you hear the beep. You have up to two minutes of 

recording time.

3. Release the button when you finish your announcement.
If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default announcement 

is played instead. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded 

your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it 

when you hear the beep.

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

•  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.

2  Rights of the Telephone Company 
  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.

  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.
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.

Licensed under US Patent 6,427,009

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

US Number is located on the cabinet bottom

REN number is located on the cabinet bottom

10330 Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

© 2005 ATLINKS USA, Inc. 

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Model 25861 

00006517 (Rev. 1 Dom E) 

05-44 

Printed in China

CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety 

instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for 

future reference.

Your cordless telephone/answering system with Caller ID and Call Waiting is 

designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the 

most from your new cordless telephone/answering system, we suggest that 

you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. This 

telephone is a multifunction product for use with the Call Waiting and Caller ID 

services available from your local telephone company. Your Caller ID Call Waiting 

phone allows you to:
•  View the name and telephone number of a caller (Call Waiting Caller ID).
•  Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•  View the time and date of each incoming call.
•  Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
•  Know who called while you are on the other line or when you were away.
•  Screen unwanted calls, eliminate harassment from annoying calls, or to get 

prepared before answering a call.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the features of this telephone, you must 

subscribe to two separate services available from your local telephone company: 

the standard Name/Number Caller ID Service to know who is calling when the 

phone rings and Caller ID with Call Waiting Service to know who is calling while 

you are on the phone. 

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have 

at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your 

home goes out.

NOTE: You can only use one handset at a time and there are no conference or 

intercom features for this unit.

Make sure your package includes the items shown here.

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