GE 2-9896 User manual
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your
GE
telephone equipment is
regis
ter
ed
with
the
Federal
Communications
Commiss
i
on
and
is
in
compliance
with
parts
15
and
68.
FCC Rules and Regulations.
t Not
ifi
c
at
io
n
to
the
Local
Te
l
ep
hone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other
in
formation, the FCC Registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN)
fo
r the equipment.
You
must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN
is
useful to determine the number of devices
you
ma
y connect to your telephone line and still have all these devices
nng when your telephone number
is
called.
In
most
(bu
t not a
ll
) areas, the sum of the REN's ol all devices connected to one
line should not exceed
5.
To
be
certain ofthe number ol 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 yourown 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
disconnect
io
n
of
your
te
lephone
fro
m
your
line.
2. Rights
of
the Telephone Company.
Shouldyour equipment cause troubleon your line whrch may harm the telephone network,the telephone company shall, where
prac
t
icable.
notify
you
th
at
temporary
discontinuance
of
service
may
be
requ
i
red
. Where
prior
not
i
ce
is
not
practicable
and
the
circumstances
warrant
such
action.
the telephone
company
may
temporarily
di
scontinue
se
rvice
immediat
e
ly.
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 Commissi
on
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,
equi
p
ment,
operations
of
procedu
r
es
where
such
ac
t
ion
is
required
in
the
operation
of
its
bus
i
ness
and
no
t
inconsisten
t with FCC
Ru
l
es
and
Regulations.
If
these
changes
are
expected to affect the useor performance of your telephone equipment. the telephone company must give
you
adequatenotice,
in
wr
i
ting,
to
allow
you
to
maintain
uninter
r
upted
service.
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part
15
of the FCC Rul
es.
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
fo
und 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
r
easonab
le
protection
against
har
m
ful
i
nterference
in a
residential
installat
i
on.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not insta
ll
ed and used in accordance with
the
inst
r
uctions.
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
rad
io
commun
i
cations.
H
owever,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interfe
r
ence
will
not
occur
in
a
part
i
cular
installation
.
If
this equipment does cau
se
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:
•
Reor
i
ent
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna
(that
is,
the
an
tenna
fo
r
radio
or
television
that
is
"receiving"
the
in
terference)
.
•
Reor
i
ent
or
relocate
and
increase
the
separ
ation
between
the
t
elecomm
u
nications
equ
i
pment
and
receiving
antenna
for
radio
or
telev
i
sion
that
is
"receiving"
the
in
ter
fe
rence).
•
Connect
the
telecommunications
equipment
in
to
an
outlet
on a
circu
it
different
from
that
to
which
the r
eceiving
an
t
enna
is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technici
an
for help.
If these measur
es
do
not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer
or
an experienced radio/televisi
on
technician
for additional suggestions.
Also,
the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,
"How
To
Identify
and Resol
ve
Radio/TV Interference Problems".
Th
is 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 Compatibility.
Modo! 2-9896A
349A1776-0001
(Re
v.
OJ
92
-45
Print
ed
In
Singapore •
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USE
&
CARE
GUIDE
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
INTRODUCTION
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A.
Parts Checklist .
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CONTROLS
and
FEATURES .
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4
A. Telephone Features
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4
B.
Answerer Features
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5
C.
Te
lephone Controls
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6-7
D.
Answerer Controls
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8-9
INSTALLATION
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10
A.
Introduction
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10
B.
Installation for Desk or
Table
Top
use
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10
C.
Installation for
Wall
Mount use
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12
TELEPHONE OPERATION
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14
A.
Introduction
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14
B.
Important Features
to
Note
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14
C.
How to Make
and
Receive Calls
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14
D.
How to use Automatic Redial
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15
E.
How to use the Flash button
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15
TELEPHONE MEMORY OPERATION
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16
A.
Introduction
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16
B.
How to Store
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16
C.
Changing or Correcting a Stored
Number
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16
D.
Storing a Pause in Dialing . .
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17
E.
How to Dial a Stored Number
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17
F.
How to Chain Dial using
the Memory
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17
ANSWERINGSYSTEM OPERATION .. .
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18
A.
Introduction
.......
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18
B.
Setting the Time/Day 'stamp
....
.
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18
C.
Recording
Your
Announcement
....
19
D.
Answerer LED Indicators .
......
.
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19
E.
Turning the Answering System
ON
or
OFF
...........
. . .
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20
F.
Playing the Incoming Message
.. ..
20
G.
Message Volume Control
...
.
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21
H.
Screening
Your
Ca
lls
.....
. .
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21
2
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS
PRODUCT
TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SECTION
PAGE
I.
Message Reset
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21
J. Recording a Memo .
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21
K.
When
Tape
is
Full
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21
REMOTE OPERATION.
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22
A.
Introduction
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22
B.
Outgoing Announcement (OGA)
Bypass .
...
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22
C.
Remote Message Playback. . .
....
.
22
D.
Remote Message Review
and
Skip .
23
E.
To
Reset Incoming Message
..
...
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23
F.
Remote Memo
...
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23
G. Remote Announcement Change.
..
.
23
H. Remote Room Monitor
......
.....
24
I.
Remote Message Playback if
Tape
is
Full
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24
J. Remote
ON
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24
IN
CASE
OF
DIFFICULTY.
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25
Troubleshooting Chart
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. .25-26
PRODUCT CARE
and
SERVICE
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27
A.
To
Replace Backup Battery
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27
B.
Battery Safety Precautions
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...
27
C.
Cleaning
Tape
Mechanism
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28
D.
General Product Care
...
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28
E.
Service
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28
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
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29-30
ONE
YEAR WARRANTY
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31
FCC REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
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BACK
COVER
INTERFERENCE
INFORMATION
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BACK COVER
HEARING
AID
COMPATIBILITY
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BACK
COVER
REMOTE CARD
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INTRODUCTION
Thank
you for
purchasing
this
GE
Answer-Phone. Your new
GE
Model 2-9896 is a
carefully engineered, high-quality durable
product
with
natural sound quality,
modern
features and elegant styling.
It
is
designed
to
give
you
the quality
and
convenience
you
expect in a telephone
and
answering
machine.
To
familiarize yourself with all
the
features
of
your
telephone,
please
read
the
following
instructions carefully. Retain
this
Guide
for
future
reference.
FCC
NUMBER
IS LOCATED
ON
THE
BOTTOM
OF
THE
BASE
REN
NUMBER
IS LOCATED
ON
THE
BOTTOM
OF
BASE
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ON
BACK
COVER
OF
THIS
GUIDE
Carefully remove
unit
from
the
package.
Check
this
list
to
be
certain all components are included.
Remember
to
save your sales
receipt in case you
ever
need
warranty service.
• A.
Parts
Check
List
ANSWERPHONE BASE
UNIT
HANDSET COILED CORD
ONE LONG
TELEPHONE LINE CORD
~
ONE SHORT
TELEPHONE LINE CORD
AC
POWER SUPPLY
WITH
POWER SUPPLY CORD ONE MICROCASSETTE TAPE
.
.
.
.
3
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CONTROLS and FEATURES
A Full Feature Telephone
•12#
Memory
-3
One-Touch memory locations
-Memory for 9 additional frequently called numbers
-Convenient memory log
in
base
• One Touch Redial
•
Lithium
Battery provided for memory backup
• Ringer Volume Control
• Extra long 10' Replaceable coiled handset
cord
• Desk
or
Wall mountable
• Extremely compact size to fit
in
any home
• Attractive design to complement most decors
Tone/Pulse Switchable
• Touch-Tone dialing or
• Pushbutton Pulse dialing
or
• Any combination of
Tone
and Pulse for access
to
long distance
services without added monthly
Tone
access line charge
• Hearing Aid Compatible
4
A. Telephone
Features
CONTROLS
and
FEATURES
Deluxe Answerer Features
• 10 Touch Tone Remote Control Functions
-Playback Messages
-Incoming Message
Tape
Reset
-Remote Answer
"ON"
-Remote Memo
-Rewind/Review
-Retrieve messages when tape is full
-Change outgoing message
-Announcement Bypass
-Room Monitor
-Fast Forward
• Voice Time/Day
Stamp-answerer
will tell
you
the time and day
each message was received
• Digital (tapeless recording) for outgoing announcement.
• Single microcassette for recording of incoming messages.
• Auto
Disconnect-stops
the answerer when any extension phone
is picked up
• One-Touch operation for ease of use
• Remote
"ON"
in
case you forget to turn
on
the Answerer before
you leave home
• LED Call Counter - informs you of the number
of
messages you
have.
• Call Screening Speaker
• Power Failure Protection"'
• Memo permits use as
an
electric memo pad
• Super
VOX
'" automatically disconnects when the calling party
hangs
up
• FCC registered
• UL listed
• One-Year Limited Warranty .
•
.
B.
Answerer
Features
5
CONTROLS and FEATURES
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6
D
D
CONTROLS and FEATURES
1.
Hook Switch -Connects and disconnects the telephone.
2.
Handset Hook -Holds the handset
in
place when mounted
on the wall.
3.
Handset -Contains transmitter and receiver for phone
conversation.
4.
Flash Button -Creates a signal for special services such
as
call waiting.
5.
Memory Store/In Button -Stores phone numbers
in
phone
memory.
6.
Base Jack -Jack for coil cord.
7. Handset
Jack-
Jack for coil cord.
8.
(
•)
and (#) -Used in touch tone mode for special service
functions.
9.
Memory Dial Button -Dials stored phone numbers.
10. Redial Button -Redials last number dialed and acts
as
pause function in memory storage of phone numbers.
11
. Emergency Quick Dial Buttons -Provide instant dialing of
up to 3 important telephone numbers by pressing
A,
8 or
C.
12. Directory Card -Listing space for names/numbers in phone
memory.
13. Telephone Key Pad -Dials, enters phone numbers into phone
memory, and selects
1-9
stored numbers.
14. Phone Line
Jack-
Connects the supplied modular cord.
15. Base Plate -Use
to
adapt the phone to either table top or
wall mount installation.
16. Pulse/Tone
Switch-
Sets the dialing mode to match your
phone system.
17. Ringer Volume -Sets ringer volume Hi,
Lo,
or Off.
C.
Telephone
Controls
7
CONTROLS
and
FEATURES
18.
Door-
Opens for access to controls of the answering system.
19.
Announcement
Button
-Records outgoing greeting or allows
playback to review.
20.
Time Day
Set
-Allows setting of time day stamp message
added to incoming messages.
Hour
Button
-Sets the
hour.
Minute
Button
-Sets the minute.
Day/Time Check
Button
-Sets day of the week. Also
provides audible time/day setting status.
21.
Answer
On/Off
Button
and
Indicator
Light
-Turns answer
function on or off.
Light
ON: Answerer is on.
Light
OFF: Answerer
is
off.
22. Fast Forward Button -Forwards incoming message tape
when
in
playback.
23.
Play/Stop Button -Plays messages stored
in
answering
system and stops recorded message playback.
24.
Rewind
Button
-Rewinds incoming message tape when
in
playback mode.
25.
Messages
Indicator-
Flashing light shows.number of
messages.
26.
Mlc -Microphone picks
up
voice to record announcement or .
memos.
27.
Memo
Button-
Records memo
in
answering system.
28.
Speaker
29.
Power
Jack-
AC/DC Adapter input.
30. Volume -Sets message volume for answering system.
·security
Code -Factory preset three-digit number that limits
remote access to your messages
(on
bottom of unit, not
shown).
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Answerer
Controls
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9
INSTALLATION -DESK
OR
TABLE TOP
Follow these steps to connect your
new
: A. Introduction
Answer-Phone for proper operation. Make sure
you have a modular telephone jack and a
standard AC electrical outlet near the place
you have chosen to install your Answer-Phone.
1.
Connect the Coiled Cord
Plug one end of the coiled cord into the
handset and plug the other end into the
handset jack. Place the handset in the
cradle.
2. Connect the Long Telephone Line Cord
Plug one end of the line cord into the
PHONE LINE jack
on
the unit. Plug the
other end into the telephone outlet.
An
RJ11C
outlet jack is required. If you don't
have
an
RJ11C,
an
adapter can
be
purchased from any telephone store.
10
B.
Installation for Desk or Table
Top Use
0
INSTALLATION DESK OR TABLE
3. Lift cassette compartment door
and
insert
micro cassette tape A side
up.
4. Connect the Power Cord
Plug the right angle plug on the power cord
into the Answer-Phone power jack.
5. Plug in the Power Supply
Plug the POWER SUPPLY CORD into a
120V
AC
outlet.
Lift
the HANDSET to check for dial tone.
Your installation
is
completed.
Note: Duri
ng
power outages the Answering
system will not function. The telephone,
however, will remain operational.
11
INSTALLATION -WALL MOUNT (optional)
1.Reverse
the
Handset
Hook
Firmly slide the HANDSET HOOKout
of
the
CRADLE. Rotate it 180° and slide it back into
the CRADLE.
2.Remove
the
Base Plate
For wall mount installations, press in the two
tabs and pull the BASE PLATE from the back
of
the telephone.
Note:
For future reference, please copy your
three digit security code located on the bottom
of the unit.
3.
Connect
the Power
Cord
Insert the right angle plug of
the
POWER
CORD intothe POWER JACK
on
the back of
the telephone. Let the POWER CORD run down
the center
of
the telephone back.
Note
: Do
not
plug POWER SUPPLY into wa
ll
outlet until all other steps are completed.
4.Connect the
Shott
Telephone Line
Cord
Plug either end of the SHORTTELEPHONE
LINECORD into the PHONELINEJACK
on
the
back of
the
telephone.
5.
Install
the Base Plate
so
that
the
Arrows
Face Upward
12
Position
the
POWER CORD and the SHORT
TELEPHONE LINE CORD to run through the top •
notch in the BASE
PLATE.
Feed the SHORT
TELEPHONE LINE CORD through the large
opening in the back of
the
BASE
PLATE.
Snap
the BASEPLATE into
the
lo
wer set
of
tab
openings in the base of the telephone, making
sure the POWER CORD runs through the bottom
notch
in
the BASE
PLATE.
C. Installation
for
Wall MountUse
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INSTALLATION -WALL MOUNT
6.
Connect
the
other
end
of
the
short
telephone
line
cord
to
the
wall
phone
jack.
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7.
Mount
the
Telephone
to
the
Wall Plate
Position the TELEPHONE against the
WALL
JACK plate so that pins of the plate align with
key hole slots on the BASE
PLATE.
Press the
TELEPHONE against
the
WALL
JACK PLATE
so that pins pass through key hole slots in
the
BASE
PLATE.
Gently guide the TELEPHONE
downward to secure the TELEPHONE to the
WALL
JACK
PLATE.
Note: Be certain that the AC POWER CORD
and the TELEPHONE
LINE
CORD stay clear
of
the
pins
on
the
WALL
JACK
PLATE
and the
keyhole slots on the BASE
PLATE.
8.
Connect
the
Coiled
Cord
Plug one end
of
the
COILED CORD into
the
HANDSET and plug the other into the
HANDSET JACK. Place
the
HANDSET
in
the
CRADLE.
9.
Lift
cassette
compartment
door
and
insert
microcassette
tape A
side
up
.
10.
Plug
in
the
Power
Supply
Plug the POWER SUPPLY CORD into a 120V
AC outlet.
Lift the HANDSET
to
check for dial tone. Your
installation is complete.
Note:
During power outages the Answering
system will not function. The telephone,
however, will remain operational.
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TELEPHONE
OPERATION
The GE Model 2-9896 Answer-Phone provides normal telephone
operation along with storage of up to twelve telephone numbers in
memory for automatic dialing
of
frequently called or emergency
numbers.
1.
The Pulse/Tone Switch
The PULSE/TONE switch located
on
the side of the unit should
be set to the proper position. The switch should
be
set to TONE
if
you have tone service. Otherwise, set to PULSE.
Note: Ifone has a pulse service, the switch may
be
changed to TONE
after acall ismade. This allows access
to
phone services that require
a tone. Return switch
to
PULSE
when call is completed.
2. Ringer Volume
The RINGER VOLUME switch located on the side of the unit can
be set to the following:
HI
-Maximum Volume
LO
-Lower Volume
OFF
-Ringer is not heard
To
Make A Call
1.
Pick
up
HANDSET.
2. Wait for dial tone.
3.
Dial telephone number.
4. When finished, hang-up.
To
Receive a Calf
1.
When phone rings, pick
up
HANDSET
and talk.
2.
When finished, hang-up HANDSET.
14
A.
Introduction
B.
Important
Features
to
Note
~
C.
How to
Make and
Receive
Calls
The telephone automatically remembers the last number dialed (up to
16
digits long). This number will remain
in
redial memory until another
number is dialed.
To
RedialLast Number
1. Pick up HANDSET.
2. Wait for dial tone.
3.
Press REDIAL.
Note: If any digit is pressed before REDIAL, the phone will perform
the PAUSE function. See Storing a Pause
in
Dialing.
The momentarypress of the FLASH button allows enhanced features
provided by the telephone company, such as call waiting, to be used.
If you subscribe to any
of
these services, refer tothe telephone
company's instruction on use.
TELEPHONE
OPERATION
·
D.
How
to
Use
Automatic
Redial
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How to Use
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TELEPHONE
MEMORY OPERATION
Your
new GE Model 2-9896 Answer-Phone has
12
memory locations
capable of storing a telephone number of up to
16
digits. Three telephone
numbers can be stored in the 3 Emergency/Quick Dial positions and
dialed with one touch. 9 Memory positions
are
dialed with
two
touches
(DIAL and the number button
1-9
corresponding to the memory location).
Important:
Before you begin storing telephone numbers in memory
you
must set the PULSE/TONE switch to the correct position.
Emergency/Quick
Dial
Numbers
1.
Pick up the HANDSET.
2. Push S70REIIN.
3. Enter the telephone number (it will not actually call the number in
this mode).
4. Push
S70REIIN
again.
5.
Push selected Emergency Quick Dial location -
A,
8 or
C.
6.
Hang up HANDSET.
7.
Write the name or number of party stored in memory location on
DIRECTORYCARD.
Frequently
Called
Numbers
1.
Pick
up
the HANDSET.
2.
Push STORE/IN.
3.
Enter the telephone number (it will not actually call the number in
this mode).
4. Push
S70REIIN
again.
5.
Push key pad
1,
or
2
...
, or 9 for memory location.
6.
Hang upHANDSET.
7.
Write the name or number of party stored in the memory location
on Directory Card.
How
to
Change
a
Stored
Number
Repeat the storage sequence. The new number will replace the old
number at the memory location.
How
to
Clear
a
Stored
Number
Repeat the storage sequence. Skip step 3 in the sequence
(i.e.
do not
enter a telephone number). The storage location will be blank when
sequence
is
completed.
How
to
Correct
an
Error
while
Storing
Simply hang up and repeat the procedure for storing from the beginning.
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Howto
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MEMORY OPERATION
When storing a number, a momentary delay may be needed in the
dialing sequence for a stored telephone number. This is generally
used when a
"PA
USE" is needed
to
wait for a dial tone (e.g. after
dialing a long distance access number). The REDIAL button should
be pressed at the point where a pause is needed in the dialing
sequence. During storage, pushing the REDIAL button serves to
store a pause in the dialing sequence as often as needed.
Note:Each pause counts as one digit in the sequence.
Example
: 123 REDIAL 456-789-0123
Emergency/Quick
Dial
Numbers
1.
Pick
up
HANDSET.
2. Wait for Dial
Tone.
3.
Press A
or
B
or
C.
Frequently
Called
Numbers
in
Memory
1.
Pick
up
HANDSET.
2. Wait for Dial
Tone.
3. Press DIAL.
4. Press
1,
or
2 . . .,
or
9.
This feature allows you to dial in succession a chain of numbers in
different memory locations. This is useful when you must dial more
than one number in memory to complete a call, such as with
frequent calls via an independent service (e.g. MCI
or
Sprint).
For
Example
Memory
Location
Local Access Number of Long
distance company, and 2
or
3
pauses at end, press
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6
Authorization Code (ID), press
...
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7
Long distance phone number, press
..........
8
To
initiate
Chain
Dialing
1.
Press DIAL.
2. Press 6.
3. Press DIAL.
4. Press
7.
5.
Press DIAL.
6.
Press
8.
D.
Storing
a
Pause
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Dialing
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ANSWERING
SYSTEM OPERATION
Your
new
GE
Model 2-9896 Answer-Phone provides an incoming caller
with your outgoing announcement and then records an incoming
message (from the caller).
The incoming call will be automatically answered on the third ring.
When you are athome,
you
can use your new system
to:
• Answer calls when you cannot answer the telephone.
• Screen incoming calls when you
do
not want to be disturbed.
•
Take
messages from callers.
• Record memos directly using the unit's.built-in microphone.
The Answer-Phone disconnects automatically if a calling party hangs up
.or stops talking. The unit also places a time and day stamp on each
incoming message
or
memo.
When you are
away,
you
can use any touch tone phone to:
• Listen to messages.
• Bypass the announcement and leave a message quickly.
• Repeat your messages.
•
Turn
your answering system on.
• Change your announcement.
• Leave a memo.
A three digit, factory set security code is written on the underside ofthe
Answer-Phone.
Your
security code must be entered to use any remote
functions. This code prevents unauthorized use
of
remote operation.
The Time and Day
is
added to the end of each message
or
memo.
Before using your new Answer-Phone the time/day stamp should be
properly set.
1.
Slide VOWME control
to
a comfortable level (usually midway).
When you power-up the unit, the answerer is automatically turned
on.
Open the DOOR to expose the Answerer Controls.
2.
To
sethour.
Advance the hour
by
pressing and holding the HOUR button until the
VOICE
announces the correct AM/PM
hour.
3.
To
set
minute.
18
Advance the minute by holding the MINUTEbutton. Voice will
announce minutes in five minute increments.
Tap
the MINUTE button
for 1 minute increments.
.
•
A. Introduction
B.
Setting
the
Time/Day
Stamp
ANSWERING
SYSTEM OPERATION
4.
To
set
day.
Advance the day by pressing and holding the DAY/TIME CHECK
button until the voice announces each day
in
sequence.
Release the button at correct
day
.
5.
Checking
the
Time/Day Stamp.
Tap
the DAY/TIME CHECK button.
The Voice will respond with the current time and day.
Note:
A time check can be made at anytime answering system is
not playing.
Important: If the Time/Day Stamp has not been set, the VOICE
system will announce the following during a time check: "12:00 AM
Monday".
Before using your new Answer-Phone, you should record an
outgoing announcement (OGA).
This
is the announcement that
callers will hear when the system answers a call.
1.
Prepare
your
announcement.
Example: "Hello, I cannot come to the phone right now.
Please leave your name, telephone number, and message after
the tone. I will return your call
as
soon as possible. Thank you."
2.
Hold
down
ANNOUNCEMENT
button.
When tone sounds start recording your message by speaking
into the microphone. Speak clearly and close to the microphone.
Recording will stop when button is released and another tone
will sound.
Note: Maximum time allowed for the Announcement is
20
seconds.
3.
Tap
ANNOUNCEMENT
button
to
replay
OGA.
Answer
LEDON/OFF
• Continuously ON indicates system is in automatic answer mode.
• Continuously
OFF
indicatessystem is off.
Answer
LEDFlashes
• Quickflashing indicates
time
lostafter power failure, no (OGA)
Outgoing Announcement,
or
notape is in the answerer.
Answer
LED
as
a ready
indicator
• Continuously ON when recording (OGA)
or
Memo.
Answer
LED
as
an
IN-USEINDICATOR
• Blinking
ON
and OFFduring incoming call
re
cording
and
during
remote functions.
Message LEDFlashes
• Number
of
flashes indicates
number
of messages recorded
(up to 15).
• Continuously OFFindicates
no
messages.
• Qui
ck
flashes indicate tape
is
full.
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ANSWERING
SYSTEM OPERATION
1.
The answering system automatically turns on when the power
cord is plugged
in.
The ANSWER
ON/OFF
LED
will light.
2.
Your
Answer-Phone is now ready to answer incoming calls, play
the Outgoing Announcement and record the caller's incoming
messsages.
3.
Pressing the
ON/OFF
button again will turn off the answerer
operation. (Pressing
ON/OFF
button does not affect telephone
operation.)
If your Answer-Phone has recorded incoming messages (including
memos) the MESSAGES
LED
will flash once for each message
received followed by a brief pause.
Note: Up to fifteen messages will be flashed.
To
Play
Incoming
Messages
Press and release PLAY/STOP button
• Unit will rewind to the beginning
of
incoming messages and
start playing back messages. (MESSAGE LED is OFF)
• Unit will play all messages and stop automatically after the
last message
is
played.
Your
Answer-Phone is now ready for
the next call.
• Messages remain intact, even if new incoming messages are
received.
Note: Pressing PLAY/STOP button will not automatically clear your
messages
or
MESSAGE LED.
To
do
so,
press the REWIND button
when not
in
playback.
To
Stop
Playback
When
in
playback mode
• Press PLAY/STOP button again
To
Repeat
Playback
When in playback mode
• Press REWIND and HOLD DOWN until you have rewound
desiredamount of tape.
When not in playback mode
• Press PLAY/STOP button.
To
Fast
Forward
To
fast forward incoming messages, press FASTFORWARD button
and hold down until
you
have fast forwarded the desired amount of
tape. Release button to start
play.
Note: The Answer-Phone will not Fast Forward and will sound 2
beeps ifthe tape is already
at
the end ofthe messages.
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
•
•
.
.
•
.
•
E.
Turning
the
Answering
System On
or
Off
F.
Playing
the
Incoming
Message
ANSWERING
SYSTEM OPERATION
You
can use the volume control on the side of the Answer-Phone
to
adjust the volume of the systems
speaker.
Slide the switch until
you
find a comfortable volume leve
l.
To
screen calls, simply set the system to answer calls. Adjust the
VOLUME setting so
you
can
hear the OGA and the caller's
message
on
the Answer-Phone's built-in speaker.
If
you
decide to take the call,
li
ft the handset of the Answer-Phone
or
any extension on the line. The system will automatically stop
recording and
you
may speak to the caller.
If
you
wish
to
get rid of your old messages and want to set the
tape to have new messages record over the old messages:
Press the REWIND button while in standby mode.
• MESSAGE LED will clear.
• New incoming messages will record over old messages
on
the tape.
Press and hold down
MEMO
button. Start recording after the tone.
Speak
in
to
the microphone and release the
MEMO
button when
finished. The unit will record the time and day stamp and the
MESSAGES indicator will be advanced by one count.
When the system's tape is full, the MESSAGES indicator will flash
rapidly. Press PLAY/STOP button
to
hear messages. After playback
ofmessages, press REWIND button to reset answerer.
G.
Message
Volume
Control
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Your Calls
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REMOTE
OPERATION
When you call your Answer-Phone from another location using a
touch tone phone, you can enter your three digit security code.
(This code is factory preset and written on the bottom of the unit.)
Your
messages will
be
played back automatically. After playback,
you will hear 3 beeps.
You
may then enter a command to request
one of the other features normally available to you
at
home.
For
future reference, write your three digit security code in the spaces
provided on your remote card found
in
the fold out
in
this book.
Notes: Remote functions will not work with rotary, or push button
pulse dialing phones.
After a remote command is completed you will hear three short
beeps.
You
have ten seconds to enter a new command or hang up.
You
can press any
key
from a touch tone phone while the outgoing
message
is
playing to bypass the announcement. The unit will sound
a beep.
You
may leave a message
or
dial the three digit security code
to
enter remote operations.
To
PlayMessages
1.
Dial phone number
of
Answer-Phone.
• After (OGA) wa
it
until you heara beep.
2. Dial three digit security code after beep.
• Unitwill beep once and voice will say "PLEASE WAIT". Then
unit will rewind
to
the beginning of the messages and play them
back. (Note: you will hear a melody until the beginning of the
tape is reached.)
3. Unit will beep three times when finished.
4.
You
have ten seconds to enter another remote command or hang
up.
To
ReplayMessages
1.
Press 2 to replay messages.
2. Unit rewinds tape. Avoice
wi
ll say "PLEASE WAIT". Then you will
hear a melody until the beginning
of
the tape
is
reached.
3.
Unit will play messages.
4.
Unit will beep three times when finished.
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• Press2 again while unit is playing to quit playback. A voice will
say "PLEASE WAIT". Then you will hear a melody until the end
of the messages
is
reached.
• A.
Introduction
B.
Outgoing
Annoucement
(OGA)
Bypass
•
C.
Remote
Message
Playback
.
.
.
.
.
To
Review Messages
During message playback, press 1 and hold down until the desired
amount of tape has been rewound. Unit continues playback from
point REWIND button
is
released.
To
Skip
Messages
During message playback, press 9 and hold down to fast forward.
Unit continues playback from point FAST FORWARD button is
released.
To
Reset Incoming Message
Tape
1. After hearing three short beeps Press 8 to reset.
2. Unit will beep three times.
3.
Press 2
to
repl
ay
messages and restore message count.
To
Leave a Remote Memo
1. After hearing three short beeps press 5.
2. Wait one second after beep, then speak.
3.
Press 5
when
finished.
4. Unit will stop recording.
5. Unit will beep three times.
To
Record a New Outgoing Announcement
1. After hearing three short beeps, Press 4.
2. Wait one second after beep, record new announcement.
You
have up to twenty seconds.
3. Press 4 when finished.
• New announcement
wi
ll automatically playback.
4. Unit will beep three times.
REMOTE
OPERATION
D.
Remote
Message
Review and
Skip
E.
To
Reset
Incoming
Message
F.
Remote
Memo
G.
Remote
Announcement
Change
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REMOTE
OPERATION .
Leave your radio on?
Your
TV?
Is
someone
in
the area of your .H. Remote.
Answer-Phone? While away you can call your Answer-Phone to . Room
.
monitor the room in
wh
ich the phone is located. .
Monitor
.
.
.
1. After hearing three short beeps Press 3. .
.
2.
Unit will turn
on
microphone for one minute, then sound three .
.
beeps. .
.
.
3.
To
continue listening, Press 3. .
.
4.
To
end Room Monitor, Press
6.
.
.
. 1
.
If
Tape
is
full,
unit
will
beep
after
tenth ring : I. Remote I
. Message I
1.
Dial three digit security code. .
. Playback
if
2.
Unit will rewind and playback messages. .
. Tape
is
Full
.
3.
Unit will beep three times when finished. .
.
4.
You
can dial a remote command, press 8 to reset message tape, .
.
or hang up. .
.
.
If the unit is in ANSWER
OFF
mode, unit will beep after tenth ring : J. Remote
ON
.
To
Turn Answer-Phone
on
.
'I
.
1.
After beep Dial three digit security code. .
.
. I
2.
Unit will go into
ANSWER
ON
mode and acknowledge with
3,
.
.
beeps. .
.
3.
You
can dial a remote command or hang
up.
.
.
.
Note:
You
cannot turn the Answer-Phone off using a remote .
.
command. .
.
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IN CASE
OF
DIFFICULTY
If your Answer-Phone does not work properly, follm the Trouble Shooting Chart. If it is
nd try another telephone tostill inoperative then disconnect the Answer-Phone
determine
if
the problem is with the telephone line. f it is the telephone line, notify the
telephone company for service.
If the Answer-Phone continues to malfunction, plea e make sure you have followed all
m.the instructions
in
this manual to correct the proble
If you continue to have problems, refer to the
servic
e information on page
28
of this
guide.
TELEPHONE PROBLEM
1.
No Dial tone
2.
Phone does not dial
3.
You
cannot be heard by other
party
4. Memory Dialing Problems
5. Incoming and Outgoing voice
volume
is
too low
6. Phone does not ring
7.
Tone
Feedback Flutter while
dialing in pulse mode
SOLUTION
• Check Cords to make sure they are inserted
correctly.
• Does
HOOK
SWITCH extend fully when handset
·om
cradle?is removed
fr
• Check
PULS1
E/TONE
switch. Place in the PULSE
position.
• Check that
h•
andset coil cord is fully inserted
at
both ends.
• Did you prog
ram
number correctly?
w the proper dialing sequence?
• Did you follm
• Check that c
same time. I
volume drop
at
once.
>ther
phones are off hook at the
so, this
is
a normal condition as
s when additional phones are used
• Is RINGER SELECT set to
OFF
position?
• Are you usi
(The total A
greater thar
g too many phones
on
one line?
N of all phones should not be
area.
Usual!~
the maximum
REN
for your calling
5.)
• This
is
norm<
al as power is fluctuating with phone
out-pulsing.
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IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY
ANSWERER PROBLEM SOLUTION
1.
Tape won't
go
in. • Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. Wait for unit
to
2. Power was applied
sto~.
Then_,
insert tape.
U~plug
power cord. Then plug it in
without tape installed. agam.
(Th1s
resets the
un1t).
3.
Answer indicator
1•
Record new Outgoing Announcement.
flashes rapidly and • If problem recurs, clean heads.
there are no new
messages.
4. Answer
ON/OFF
is notl • Is Answerer switched
ON?
Press Answer
ON/OFF
switch.
on
5.
Unit
will not function
when I oress any
buttons
6.
The unit does not
function. However,
Beep sounds and Call
Counter flashes
7.
The unit does not
record Incoming
messages
8.
Sound le
ve
l of
Messages played back
is low
9.
OGA has long periods
of
silence
or
tones
before transfer tone
is
sounded.
REMOTE OPERATION
PROBLEM
1. System does not
respond to commands
2. System doesn't
answer until the tenth
ring
26
• Is
the
Adaptor inserted properly and securely into working
outlet?
• If tape is running, wait for tape
to
finish rewind. Note: Do
not plug unit in without tape installed.
• Unplug power cord. Then plug
it
in
again. (This resets the
unit.).
• Replace tape and unplug and then plug
in
power cord.
(This resets the unit).
• If tape is running, wait for tape to finish rewind.
Note:
Do not plug unit in without tape installed.
• Is tape inserted properly?
• Does tape appeardamaged? If
so,
replace.
•
Turn
Volume Control up.
• Clean the head and capstan assembly
• Re-Record OutgoingAnnouncement.
• Ifrecording remotely, press 4 to end OGA.
SOLUTION
• Check
to
make sure you are using touch tone phone.
• Start entering codes before ten second timeout.
• Entercorrect three digit security code.
• Press dial buttons firmly. (There may
be
noise interference
on
the
phone lines)
• Answerer is turned off.
• Iftape is full, enterSecurityCode, then listen
to
messages.
Then press8 to reset tape and resume normal operation.
PRODUCT CARE
and
SERVICE
A.
To
Replace
Backup
Battery
A consumer replaceable long-life Lithium Battery
(3V)
is installed
in
the phone to provide back-up power for retaining numbers
in
memory. The
LITHIUM
BATTERY COMPARTMENT is located on
the bottom of the TELEPHONE BASE.
1.
Unplug
the
power
supply
and
unplug
PHONE LINE
from
telephone outlet.
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2. Unsnap the
battery
door
• Using a screwdriver, insert it in opening at either
end
of
BATTERY CARTRIDGE, pop it
up,
lift BATTERY out.
Dispose of BATTERY CARTRIDGE. When discarding batteries,
be
sure
to
dispose of them in the proper manner, according to
your state and local regulations.
3.
Replace
battery
cartridge
and
door
Note: CARTRIDGE can be inserted only one
way.
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in
the
power
supply
and
plug
in
t
he
PHONE CORD.
Note
: Numbers
in
memory must be reprogrammed.
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For your safety, please follow these simple precautions:
• Do not recharge, disassemble, mutilate, puncture, wet
or
dispose
of Battery
in
fire. Like other batteries of this type,
if it
is burned
or
punctured, it could release toxic material which could cause
inju
ry.
• Keep Battery out of reach of children.
• Replace only with GE Cat. #5-1923. Accessory Order Form
included in this guide.
B.
Battery
Safety
Precautions
27
PRODUCT CARE
and SERVICE
Because the head and capstan assemblies are
in
contact with the
tape, dirt and residue from the
tap~
can easily adhere to these
parts, causing distortion.
These parts should therefore
be
cleaned periodically by the
following manner.
1. Remove Cassette from unit.
2.
Clean the head surfaces, pressure rollers and capstans with a
cotton
swab.
If these surfaces are extremely dirty, dampen the
cotton swab with alcohol.
To
keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these few
simple rules
• Avoid putting telephone near heating appliances
or
other high
temperature sources.
•
Try
to avoid placing telephone near devices that generate
electrical noise.
(i.e.
motors, fluorescent lamps.).
• Telephone should not be exposed to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping the Handset as well as other rough treatment to
the phone.
• Clean telephone with a soft cloth dampened with water.
(Remember
to
first unplug phone from wall outlet.)
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder,
as
this
will damage the finish.
• Retain the original packaging, should you need to ship the
phone
at
a later date.
•
Do
not bring magnetic
or
metal objects, such
as
a screwdriver,
near the head assemblies, as such objects could magnetize the
heads.
•
Do
not oil any part of the unit.
• When using liquid cleaner, unplug
AC
adapter from wall outlet
and allow 30 minutes drying time.
• C. Cleaning
Tape
Mechanism
HE.Ans.
cl
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•
D.
General
Product
Care
CAPSTAN
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®
FCC requires this product be serviced only by the manufacturer or
~
E.
Service
its authorized service agents.
In
accordance with FCC
requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Thomson Consumer Electronic could void the user's authority to
operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer
to the warranty included
in
this Guide or call Consumer Information
1-800-448-0329.
Attach your sales receipt to the 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
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ACCESSORY ORDER FROM
To
fulfill your communicating needs and enhance your
lifestyle, a wide range
of
GE extension phones, main
phones, cordless phones and answering systems is
available.
Just stop by your nearest retailer
and
ask
to see the wide
range
of
GE telephone products.
All
are carefully engineered to offer you high quality
and
dependability, modern easy-to-use features, and elegant
styling
at
an affordable price.
Should you wish to purchase, insist on the G£ brand for all
your communicating needs. •
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2-9896 ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH QUANTITY
TOTAL
5-2330
.•
,
AC
ADAPTER $9.95
LITHIUM CARTRIDGE
5-1923 Q LiMn02 cell, 3 volt (CR2032) For Models with
"M
EMORY STORE". $6.70
For c
redit
card purchases
Your
complete charge card numbe
r,
its expiration
date and your signature are necessary to process
all charge card orders.
Copy your complete account number from your
VISA card.
I I I IIITDITDITD
My card expires: I I I I I
Copy your complete account number from your
MasterCard.
11
1
111
,.....,-,
1
1,.---,--,
111
1 1 1 11
1111
Copy the number above your I I I I I
name on the MasterCard . . . . .
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My card expires: I I I I I
Authori
zed
Signature
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total
Merchandise . $
____
_
Sales
Tax
We
are
requ
ired
by
law
to
collect
the
appropriate salestax
for
each lndivtdual
state, county, and
locality
to
which
the
merchandise
is
being
sent
.
$
___
_
Shipping, Handling, and
Insurance . $
~
Total
Amount Enclosed . . . . . . . $
_____
_
Us
e VISA
or
MasterCard
preferably. Money order or
check must be
in
U.S.
currency
only.
No
COD or CASH.
All
accessories
are
subje
ct
to
availability. Where applicable, we
will
s
hip
a
superseding
model.
Prices are subject
to
change without notice. Mail
order form and money order or check
(i
n
U.S.
currency) made payable
to
Thomson Consumer
Electronics, Inc. to:
Consumer
Electronics
Mail
Order
Department
P.O.
Box 8419
Ronks,
PA
17573-8419
This is your return label. Please print clearly.
To:
Name
__
____
________
__
_
Address Apt.
__
City State ZIP
___
_ _
Please make sure that this form has been filled out
completely.
CUSTOMER: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE.c:::r
ONE YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
What
does
your warranty cover?
• Any defect
in
material or workmanship.
For how long after
the
original purchase?
• One
year.
• The warranty
for
rental units begins with the first rental.
What
will
we
do?
• Provldo
you
with a
new,
or
at
our option, a reconditioned unit.
• Tho e
xc
hange unit
is
warranted
for
the remainder
of
your
product's original one-year warranty period.
How
do
you make a warranty claim?
• Proporly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were
originally provided with the product.
We
recommend using the
original carton
and
packing materials.
• Include
in
the package a copy of the sales receipt or other
evidence
of
date of original purchase. If the unit was a gift,
provide a statement specifying the date received. Also print your
name and address and a description of the defect.
• Ship the unit standard
UPS
or equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
32 Spur Drive
El
Paso,
Texas
79906
•
Pay
any charges billed
to
you
by
the Exchange Center for service
not covered
by
the warranty.
• A new or reconditioned unit will be shipped to
yo
u prepaid
freight.
What
does
your warranty
not
cover?
• Customer instruction.
Your
Owner's Manual provides information
regarding operating instructions
and
user controls. For additional
information, ask your dealer.
• Installation
and
set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other
products.
• Product purchased or serviced outside the
USA.
How
does
state law relate
to
this warranty?
• This warranty gives
you
specific legal rights, and
you
may
also
have other rights which vary from s
tate
to state.
What
if
you purchased your
unit
in Canada?
• Refer
to
the Canadi
an
Warranty.
For
products purchased outside the United States and Canada, see
dealer for warranty.
Thoms
on
Consumer Electroni
cs,
Inc.
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