GE Digital Answer-Phone 2-9827 User manual

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2-9827

Digital Answer-Phone™

User’s Guide

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To Press

Play message .............................................. 1

Repeat message......................................... 8

(during playback)

Play previous message............................. 7

(during playback)

Stop ............................................................... 3

(during playback)

Erase message ........................................... 0

(during playback)

Skip message .............................................. 9

(during playback)

Turn answer OFF ........................................ 5

Turn answer ON ......................................... 6

Record outgoing announcement ............ 8

(Start recording after the beep)

Leave a message ....................................... 7

Play outgoing announcement ................. 2

If unit answers on 10th ring:

Answerer is off — Enter security code to

automatically turn on answerer.

- or -

Memory is full — Enter security code; listen

to messages; reset answerer.

To Press

Play message .............................................. 1

Repeat message......................................... 8

(during playback)

Play previous message............................. 7

(during playback)

Stop ............................................................... 3

(during playback)

Erase message ........................................... 0

(during playback)

Skip message .............................................. 9

(during playback)

Turn answer OFF ........................................ 5

Turn answer ON ......................................... 6

Record outgoing announcement ............ 8

(Start recording after the beep)

Leave a message ....................................... 7

Play outgoing announcement ................. 2

If unit answers on 10th ring:

Answerer is off — Enter security code to

automatically turn on answerer.

- or -

Memory is full — Enter security code;

listen to messages; reset answerer.

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To Press

Play message .............................................. 1

Repeat message......................................... 8

(during playback)

Play previous message............................. 7

(during playback)

Stop ............................................................... 3

(during playback)

Erase message ........................................... 0

(during playback)

Skip message .............................................. 9

(during playback)

Turn answer OFF ........................................ 5

Turn answer ON ......................................... 6

Record outgoing announcement ............ 8

(Start recording after the beep)

Leave a message ....................................... 7

Play outgoing announcement ................. 2

If unit answers on 10th ring:

Answerer is off — Enter security code to

automatically turn on answerer.

- or -

Memory is full — Enter security code; listen

to messages; reset answerer.

To Press

Play message .............................................. 1

Repeat message......................................... 8

(during playback)

Play previous message............................. 7

(during playback)

Stop ............................................................... 3

(during playback)

Erase message ........................................... 0

(during playback)

Skip message .............................................. 9

(during playback)

Turn answer OFF ........................................ 5

Turn answer ON ......................................... 6

Record outgoing announcement ............ 8

(Start recording after the beep)

Leave a message ....................................... 7

Play outgoing announcement ................. 2

If unit answers on 10th ring:

Answerer is off — Enter security code to

automatically turn on answerer.

- or -

Memory is full — Enter security code;

listen to messages; reset answerer.

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FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM

REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE CABINET BOTTOM

FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15

and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

1Notification to the LocalTelephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration 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. Tobe certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN,

you should contact your local telephone company.

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.

2Rights 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 of 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, thetelephone company must give you

adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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,

“HowTo 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.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatiblility.

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INTRODUCTION

Your GE Digital Answer-Phone™ is designed to give you flexibility in use, and

high quality performance.To get the most from your new telephone, we suggest

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

you have any questions or problems, consult theTable of Contents, theTrouble-

shooting Guide, or the Index for the solution.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOTOPEN

THE EXCLAMATION

POINT WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING

THE PRODUCT.

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 IN-

SIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION AND SETUP ................................................................................................................... 2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................................................................... 2

BATTERY INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 3

TABLETOP INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 5

BATTERY LOW INDICATOR................................................................................................................ 7

ANSWERING MACHINE SETUP ......................................................................................................... 7

RECORDING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT .................................................................................... 8

TELEPHONE OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 9

FLASH BUTTON ............................................................................................................................. 9

REDIAL BUTTON .......................................................................................................................... 10

TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE .......................................................................................................... 10

MEMORY DIALING ........................................................................................................................... 11

STORING ANUMBER IN MEMORY ................................................................................................... 11

DIALING ANUMBER FROM MEMORY ............................................................................................... 12

ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 13

MESSAGE PLAYBACK ................................................................................................................... 13

ERASING MESSAGES DURING MESSAGE PLAYBACK .......................................................................... 13

LEAVING AMEMO ....................................................................................................................... 14

CALL SCREENING/AUTO DISCONNECT ............................................................................................. 14

TOLL SAVER FEATURE .................................................................................................................. 15

ACCESSING THE ANSWERER FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ...................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ................................................................................................................... 16

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 18

SERVICE ......................................................................................................................................... 18

INDEX ............................................................................................................................................ 19

LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................... 20

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PARTS CHECKLIST

Your package should contain the following items:

Long handset cord

Base unit Handset

Phone line cord

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Your GE Digital Answer-Phone™ can be mounted on the wall or placed on a

counter top or table top. After you decide which type of installation you want,

refer to the appropriate installation diagram.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

2580059.12

AC power adapter

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need a USOC: RJ11C type modular jack, similar to

the one pictured here. If you don't have a modular

jack, call your phone company to find out how to get

one installed.

HOUR

MINUTE

WAKE

SLEEP

WAKE

MHZ

kHZ

88 • 92 • 96 • 100 • 104 • 108

550 • 650 • 800 • 1000 • 1300 • 1600

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

In the event of a power loss, the 9-volt battery backup enables the answerer to

retain messages stored in memory, the outgoing announcement, and time/day

information.

NOTE: When the battery needs to be replaced,

the BATT. LOW indicator will flash.

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For your safety, please follow these precautions:

• Do not recharge, disassemble, mutilate, wet, or dispose of batteries in fire.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

• Replace with 9V battery only (not included).

• When replacing batteries, be sure to unplug the phone line from the unit

before inserting the batteries.

BATTERY

1. Open the battery compartment door

with a flat tool.

2. Insert a 9V battery (not included), as

shown on the diagram inside the

battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment door.

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TABLETOP INSTALLATION

NOTE: Make sure that you have inserted the battery before installing the

phone. If you have not, see p. 3 for battery installation information.

NOTE: Only use the Thomson 5-2399 AC adapter that came with this unit.

Using other adapters may damage the unit.

1. Plug the telephone line cord into PHONE LINE jack on the back of the unit

and the other end into a modular jack RJ11C .

2. Plug the handset cord into the handset and into the telephone jack on the

left side of the unit.

3. Set the PULSE/TONE switch on the left side of the phone to TONE if you use

touch-tone service; set it to PULSE if you have rotary service.

4. Adjust the RINGER volume switch on the left side of the phone to the

desired setting (the phone will only ring with the ringer set to LO or HI).

5. Adjust the ANSWERER volume switch on the right side of the phone to the

desired setting.

6. Plug the AC power adapter into the phone and into an AC outlet.

PULSE/TONE switch

RINGER volume switch

ANSWERER

volume switch

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Your phone can be mounted on a wall

phone plate (not included).

1. Rotate the handset hook one-half turn.

4. Plug the AC adapter into the back of

the phone and into an AC outlet.

WAKE

SLEEP

3. Attach the wall mount bracket by

turning theT-shaped bracket upside

down, as pictured. Then put the tabs

at the bottom of the bracket into the

matching slots near the bottom of the

unit and snap the top tab into place.

2. Plug one end of the telephone line

cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE

on the back of the unit. Wrap the

excess cord around the plastic tabs.

Plug the other end of the telephone

line cord into a modular wall jack.

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5. Slip the mounting holes over

the wall plate posts and slide

the unit down firmly into

place.

6. Plug one end of the handset

cord into the handset and the

other end into the unit. Hang

up the phone.

7. Set the PULSE/TONE switch

on the left side of the phone

to TONE if you use touch-tone

service; set it to PULSE if you

have rotary service.

Mounting holes

FLASH REDIAL

ABC

DEF

JKL

MNO

GHI

TUV

WXY

PRS

OPER

STORE

DELETE REVIEW

8. Adjust the RINGER volume

switch on the left side of the

phone to the desired setting

(the phone will only ring with

the ringer set to LO or HI).

9. Adjust the ANSWERER

volume switch on the right

side of the phone to the

desired setting.

NOTE: Make sure that you have

inserted the battery before

installing the phone. If you have

not, see p. 3 for battery installa-

tion information.

RINGER

OFF LO HI

PULSE TONE

ANSWERER volume

switch (right side)

RINGER volume switch

PULSE/TONE switch

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