GE 29878 User manual

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Digital Answerer
User's Guide
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your 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 Local Telephone Company
On the bottom o this equipment is a label indicating, among other in ormation, the FCC Registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) or the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this in ormation to your telephone company.
The REN is use ul in determining the number o devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all o these
devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum o the RENs o all devices connected
to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain o the number o 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 tari s, and there ore, you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment i you are
on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection o your telephone rom 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, noti y you that temporary discontinuance o 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 o such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly noti y you o such
temporary discontinuance; (2) a ord you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) in orm you o your right to bring a
complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set orth in Subpart E o Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications acilities, equipment, operations or procedures where
such action is required in the operation o its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. I these changes
are expected to a ect the use or per ormance o your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate
notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 o the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the ollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harm ul inter erence; and (2) This device must accept any inter erence received, including inter erence that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and ound to comply with the limits or a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm ul inter erence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio requency energy and, i not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harm ul inter erence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter erence will not
occur in a particular installation.
I this equipment does cause harm ul inter erence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter erence by one or more o the ollowing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna or radio or television that is “receiving” the inter erence).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent rom that to which the receiving antenna is
connected.
I these measures do not eliminate the inter erence, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician or additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a help ul booklet,
“How To Identi y and Resolve Radio/TV Inter erence Problems.” This booklet is available rom the U.S. Government Printing
O ice, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please speci y stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION ................ 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION ........................ 2
ITRODUCTIO .............................................. 4
BEFORE Y OU BEGI ....................................... 4
PARTS CHECKLIST ...................................... 4
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS .................. 4
ISTALLI G THE BATTERY ................................. 5
ISTALLATIO ................................................ 6
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOVING THE
ANSWERER: .................................. 7
SET UP....................................................... 8
RECORDING THE GREETING ..................... 8
INFORMATION ABOUT THE GREETING ........ 9
CHANGING THE SETTINGS ............................ 9
SETTING THE T IME/DAY ........................ 10
HOUR .............................................. 10
MINUTES .......................................... 10
DAY ..................................................11
SETTING THE RINGS TO ANSWER ............11
INFORMATION ABOUT T OLL SAVER ......... 12
SETTING T HE INCOMING MESSAGE T IME .12
SETTING THE SECURITY CODE ............... 13
REVIEWI G THE SETTI GS ............................. 14
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ..................... 14
MESSAGES I DICATOR .................................. 14
PLAYI G MESSAGES .................................... 15
ERASING ALL MESSAGES .................... 16
LEAVING A MEMO .............................. 16
SCREENING CALLS (AUTO DISCONNECT
FEATURE) ................................... 16
REMOTE ACCESS ......................................... 17
GE ERAL PRODUCT CARE ............................. 18
TROUBLESHOOTI G T IPS ................................ 19
SERVICE ..................................................... 21
IDEX ........................................................ 22
REMOTE ACCESS CARD ................................. 23
LIMITED W ARRA TY ..................................... 24
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INTRODUCTION
Your Digital Answerer is designed to give you lexibility in use and high
quality per ormance. To get the most rom your new answerer, we suggest
that you take a ew minutes right now to read through this instruction
manual.
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the ollowing items:
MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common
type o phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. I
you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to
ind out how to get one installed.
Answerer AC power supply
STOP/SETGREETING
VOLUME
MESSAGE
PREVIOUS
NEXT
PLAY
MEMO
ON/OFF
ERASE
MIC
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
In the event o a power loss, a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) enables
the answerer to retain messages stored in memory. To install the battery:
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom o the unit by
loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Li t the door.
2. Connect a resh 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). The large and
small contacts on the battery clip and the battery will interlock. Once
connected, place the battery inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw.
NOTE: If the battery is low or not installed, the unit announces “Low Battery ”
at the end of your messages.
IMPORTANT: If you’re not going to use the unit for more than 30 days,
remove the batteries because they can leak and damage the unit.
Battery compartment door
Battery
Battery clip
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Unplug phone cord from wall before installing or charging
batteries.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• 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.
1. Plug the telephone line cord into a modular wall jack.
2. Connect the telephone line cord rom your telephone into the jack on
the back o the answerer marked PHONE. (You don’t have to connect
your telephone in order or the answerer to record incoming messages.)
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3. Connect the small end o the power supply into the POWER 9V AC jack
on the back o the answerer. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
The unit announces “please wait or the beep.” The unit pauses while
the MESSAGE indicator lashes and then beeps again when it is ready
or setup or to answer calls with the de ault greeting and settings.
CAUTION: Only use the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2434 power supply that
was packed with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the
unit.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOVING THE ANSWERER:
To move the answerer to a di erent location in the house, ollow these
instructions:
1. Disconnect the phone line or any phones you may have connected to
the unit.
2. Install a battery, i you have not already done so. This will ensure that
your messages are not lost. See “Installing the Battery.”
3. Go to the electrical outlet and unplug the power supply.
4. Move the unit and phone line to the desired location.
5. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
6. The MESSAGES indicator lashes slowly i there is a new message.
7. Connect all necessary phone lines.
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SET UP
RECORDING THE GREETING
Be ore using your new answerer, you should record a greeting (the
announcement callers hear when your answering system answers a call).
I you don't record a greeting, callers hear a de ault greeting which says,
"We are unavailable to take your call. Please leave a message. Thank you
or calling."
When recording the greeting you should be about 6 to 8 inches rom the
unit. Eliminate as much background noise as possible.
STOP/SET GREETING
VOLUME
MESSAGE
PREVIOUS
NEXT
PLAY
MEMO
ON/OFF
ERASE
MIC
STOP/SET
button
NEXT
button
PREVIOUS
button
GREETING
button MIC
VOLUME
buttons
PLAY/MEMO
button
MESSAGE
indicator
ON/OFF/
ERASE
button
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1. Prepare your greeting.
Sample Greeting: Hi, this is (use your name here). I can’t answer the
phone right now, so please leave your name, number, and a brie
message a ter the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.
2. Hold down the GREETING button. Unit announces “Record greeting
a ter tone.” A ter the tone you have 60 seconds to record your greeting.
3. Release the GREETING button when you inish. The unit beeps, and the
greeting plays back automatically.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE GREETING
1. To review the de ault greeting or review your recorded greeting, press
and quickly release the GREETING button. The unit plays the current
greeting.
2. I you want to erase your greeting, press and release the ERASE button
while your recorded greeting is playing. The built-in greeting will be
restored.
NOTE: Your recording time should not be less than 2 seconds. Otherwise the
unit will return to the default greeting.
CHANGING THE SETTINGS
This unction allows you to change the Time/Day, Rings to Answer,
message time and Security Code settings.
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SETTING THE TIME/DAY
This setting allows you to set the current time and day or the Time/Day
stamp attached to each message.
HOUR
1. Press and hold the STOP/SET button or two seconds, then release to
access the set up menu. The unit announces, “Time (the current time
and day setting) To set hour, press next...press set to continue.”
2. To change the hour, press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button and
the unit announces an hour, such as “12am, 1am, 2am,” or “12am, 11pm,
10pm.”
3. A ter choosing the hour, press and release the STOP/SET button to store
the hour. The unit enters the Minute menu.
MINUTES
1. The unit announces, “(the current minutes setting) To set minutes, press
next...press set to continue.”
Time
Hour 12 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Minute 0 - 59
Day Sunday - Monday
Rings 2,3,4,5 toll saver
to Answer
Message time 1,2,3,4, minutes
Security 0 - 9, 0 - 9, 0 - 9
Code
Range of Settings Default Settings
Time 12 a.m. Sunday
Rings to Answer 4
Message time 2
Security Code 123
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2. To change the minutes, press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button
and the unit announces a minute such as “01, 02, 03” or “59, 58, 57.”
3. A ter choosing the minute, press and release the STOP/SET button to
store the minute. The unit enters the Day menu.
DAY
1. The unit announces, “(the current day setting) To set day, press
next...press set to continue.”
2. To change the day, press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button and
the unit announces a day, such as “Sunday, Monday” or “Sunday,
Saturday.”
3. A ter choosing a day, press and release the STOP/SET button to store the
day. The unit enters the Rings to Answer menu.
SETTING THE RINGS TO ANSWER
This setting allows you to select the number o rings be ore the unit
answers a call.
1. The unit announces, “Rings to Answer ( the current rings to answer
setting ) To set rings to answer, press next...press set to continue.”
2. To change the rings to answer, press and release the NEXT or
PREVIOUS button and the unit announces a number such as “2,3,4,” or
“2, toll saver, 5.”
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3. A ter choosing a number, press and release the STOP/SET button to
store the rings to answer. The unit con irms the setting and enters
Message Length menu.
INFORMATION ABOUT TOLL SAVER
Toll Saver can save you the cost o making a call when you access your
messages rom another phone:
• I you have new messages, the unit answers a ter the 2nd ring.
• I you have no new messages, the unit answers a ter the 5th ring.
You can hang up a ter the 3rd ring and save the pay telephone or long
distance charge.
SETTING THE INCOMING MESSAGE TIME
This setting allows you to select the length o the incoming message.
1. The unit announces “Message Time (current message length) minutes. To
set message time, press next, press set to continue.”
2. To change the message length, press and release the NEXT or
PREVIOUS button and the unit announces a number, such as “1,2,3,4.”
3. A ter choosing a number, press and release the STOP/SET button to
store the message time. The unit enters Security Code Menu.
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SETTING THE SECURITY CODE
This setting allows to change the actory de ault security code used to
access your answerer rom a remote location. The de ault code is 123.
1. The unit announces, “Security code (the current 3 number Security Code
setting). To set security code, press next...press set to stop.”
2. I you press and release the STOP/SET button, the unit announces all the
new settings and exit the set up menu.
3. I you press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS button, unit announces
“Security Code (current 3 number). To set security code, press next,
press set to continue”.
4. To change the irst security code number, press and release the NEXT or
PREVIOUS button again. The unit announces all three numbers, but only
the irst number will change, such as “123, 223,” or “123, 023”.
5. A ter choosing the irst number, press and release the STOP/SET button
to store the irst number.
6. The unit automatically advances to the second number and announces
“Security Code (current 3 number). To set security code, press NEXT
then press SET to continue.” To change the second and third numbers,
repeat steps 4 and 5. A ter the third number is stored, the unit
announces all the stored settings and exits the setup menu.
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REVIEWING THE SETTINGS
This unction allows you to review the current time, rings to answer,
message time and security code.
• Press and release the STOP/SET button to start the review. The unit
announces the current settings.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Use the VOLUME + and - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. The
unit beeps when it is not announcing a setting or playing a message.
MESSAGES INDICATOR
The MESSAGES indicator lets you know the status o your unit.
STATUS EXPLANATION/SOLUTION
Message Indicator lashes slowly. There are new messages. Press PLAY/
MEMO to hear your messages.
Message Indicator lashes rapidly. Memory is ull. Erase some messages
Message Indicator is lit and not Answerer is on. No action required, unit
lashing. is ready to receive calls.
Message Indicator is o . Answerer is o . Press ON/OFF/ERASE
button to turn on.
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PLAYING MESSAGES
When the message indicator lashes slowly you have received new
messages. Messages play back in irst received- irst played order. I there
are new messages, the unit plays new messages irst, ollowed by old
messages. I using remote access, the unit plays all messages, new and
old, in irst-received- irst played order.
NOTE: When the answerer is off, it answers calls after 10 rings but doesn’t play
the greeting. The answerer doesn’t take messages when it is turned off.
• To playback messages, press and release the PLAY/MEMO button.
• To stop playback, press and release the STOP/SET button.
• To restart playback o a current message, press and hold the PREVIOUS
button until the message restarts rom the beginning.
• To go back to the beginning o a previous message, press and release
the PREVIOUS button within one second.
• To ast orward through a message, press and hold the NEXT button.
• To skip to the beginning o the next message, press and release the
NEXT button.
• To erase a message while it is playing, press and release the ON/OFF
ERASE button. The answerer announces, “Message Erased” to con irm
the message has been erased.
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NOTE:
• An ‘old’ message is a message that has been listened to
(including the time and day) and not erased.
• A ‘new’ message is a message that has not been listened to completely.
• At the end of each message the unit announces the time and day the
message was received.
At the end of messages playback the unit announces “end of messages.” If no
battery is installed or the battery is low, the unit announces “low battery.”
ERASING ALL MESSAGES
When the answerer isn’t playing or recording messages, press and hold
the ERASE button until you hear the “Messages Erased” announcement.
Release the button a ter the announcement. This eature allows you to
erase all old messages but not new messages. I you do not have any
messages, the unit will announce, “Zero Messages.”
NOTE: To erase new messages, play them, then press ERASE during playback.
LEAVING AMEMO
Press and hold the MEMO button. Record your message a ter the
announcement and the beep are heard. Release the MEMO button when
you're inished talking. The unit treats the memo as a message, and the
MESSAGES indicator will lash.
SCREENING CALLS (AUTO DISCONNECT FEATURE)
When a call comes in the unit rings the number o set times, plays the
greeting, and records the incoming call.
You may screen incoming calls by listening as the caller leaves a message.
I you want to talk to that caller, pick up any extension phone.
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Auto Disconnect tells the unit to stop playing the greeting or recording a
message when an extension phone is picked up. Sometimes you may pick
up the phone and the machine keeps playing the greeting. This is normal.
I you want to pick up the phone while the greeting is playing, wait about
two seconds a ter the system answers be ore picking up the phone.
I the greeting continues to play a ter picking up an extension phone, press
and release the STOP/SET button.
REMOTE ACCESS
You can access your answerer rom any touch-tone phone by entering
your 3-digit security code (the de ault security code is 123, but you can
change it.) Be aware that remote unctions do not work with rotary or
push-button, pulse-dialing phones. You can cut out the wallet-size remote
card located at the end o this instruction book so you will have the touch-
tone commands when you're picking up messages rom another location.
To access your answerer:
1. Call your telephone number.
2. A ter you hear the beep that ollows the greeting, enter your 3-digit
security code. To bypass the greeting, you can enter your 3-digit security
code any time while the greeting is playing.
3. Unit beeps to con irm you have accessed the remote unctions and
begins playing the remote unctions menu.
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4. Select the unction you want to use and press that number on the
phone’s keypad you are using.
5. To end the call, hang up or press the “6” button while the menu is
playing.
NOTE: The unit answers on the 10th ring if the unit is turned off or the
memory is full. To access the answerer, enter the 3-digit security code after the
beeps. If memory is full, playback your messages and erase some of them to
restore memory. If the answerer is off, press 2 to turn it on. If you want to end
a call while a message is playing, just press and release the “6” button twice on
the phone you are using.
NOTE: After the unit plays the remote menu, it will wait 10 seconds for a
command. If a command is not entered, the unit disconnects. The unit only
allows two attempts at accessing the security code. If the second attempt is
incorrect, the unit will end the call.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your answerer working and looking good, ollow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate
electrical noise ( or example, motors or luorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping answerer and/or other rough treatment.
• Clean with a so t cloth.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will
damage the inish.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship it at a later date.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
DOESN’TANSWER, OR ANSWERS ON 10TH RING
• Make sure answerer is turned on.
• Memory is ull, erase some messages.
• Check AC power and phone line connections.
INCOMING MESSAGES ARE INCOMPLETE
• Was an extension phone picked up?
• The caller le t a message that is longer than the message length you
chose during setup.
• Memory is ull.
• You accidentally pressed the STOP/SET button when you were playing
back your messages.
WON’TRESPOND TO REMOTE COMMANDS
• You must use touch-tone phone.
• You must enter the correct security code.
• Did the unit hang up? I you take no action or a period o time, it
automatically hangs up.
ANSWERER DOESN'TWORK
• Unplug power cord rom the electrical outlet and plug it back in to reset
the answerer. I that doesn’t work, unplug the power cord rom the back
o the unit and plug it back in. This is a complete reset.
CAN'THEAR MESSAGES
• Adjust the volume control.
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UNIT ANNOUNCES “LOW BATTERY”
• Install a new 9-volt alkaline battery.
CAN'TRESTART THE MESSAGE
• You must play messages or at least 5 seconds be ore pressing and
holding the PREVIOUS button.
MESSAGES INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY
• Memory is ull. Erase some messages.
BATTERY GOOD BUT MESSAGES WERE LOST
• Was the AC power supply unplugged rom the back o unit?
GREETING CONTINUES TO PLAY EVEN AFTER AN EXTENSION PHONE IS PICKED UP
• This is normal operation. Auto disconnect is delayed or 2 seconds a ter
the unit answers a call. I you are near the unit, press the STOP/SET
button to stop the greeting.
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