GE 15298530 Answering Machine User Manual
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1. Caller ID amp Digital 93 Messaging System We bring good things to life 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 1 Notification to the Local Telephone 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 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 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 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on2. ANNOUNCEMENT button 3 Pressthe DELETE button while the announcement plays NOTE If in the default announcement mode the unit continues to play after you press the DELETE button The unit confirms announcement erased The default announcement replaces the erased announcement ANSWERING CALLS TOLL SAVER RING SELECT FEATURE This unit is equipped with a Toll Saver feature when using Announcement 1 or 2 The unit answers calls after the second ring if there are new messages recorded or five rings if there are no messages recorded 12 NOTE If the unit is set to Announcement 3 it picks up after the second ring plays the announcement and then disconnects the line CALL SCREENING While the unit records a message the caller s voice is audible If you want to talk to the caller pick up any phone extension and begin speaking The unit immediately stops recording and returns to Idle mode Because the recorded portion of the message is kept the new call and message counters increase by one and the message indicator flashes READING THE MESSAGE COUNTER The total number of incoming memos and messages is shown in the display When the maximum number has been reached the unit begins erasing messages starting with the first message recorded LISTENING TO MESSAGES The unit plays memos before messages If there are no new memos the unit starts playing new messages If there are no new memos or new messages t
3. SETTING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT 11 ANSWERING CALLS 12 READING THE MEssAGE 13 LISTENING TO MESSAGES 13 Paus nG DuRING PLAYBACK 13 REVIEWING AND SKIPPING 14 DELETING 14 IMPORTANT This product requires a ReconbiNG A MEMO 14 subscription to Caller ID service from your Sie ae bs telephone company BEFORE YOU BEGIN Parts CHECKLIST Make sure your package includes the following items ERE Telephone line cord AC power supply Caller ID unit MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS You need an RJ11 type modular jack which is the most common type of These symbols appear on the back of the unit phone jack and might look like the one pictured here If you alerts you to important operating don t have a modular jack call Z instructions your local phone company to find out how to get one installed indicates AC power POWERING Up This unit must be powered by the AC adapter Installing a battery will only ensure that time date user security code and area code information are retained in the event of a power failure INSTALLING A BATTERY 1 Use a screwdriver or other flat tool to open the battery compartment door Insert a fresh 9 volt alkaline battery Close the battery compartment door securely but do not overtighten screw If you are replacing the battery be sure to disconnect the line cords from the back of the unit Low BATTERY INDICATOR When the battery is
4. TIME SET Message indicator Terms to Kno TAP a touch of less than 1 second PRESS a touch of 1 to 1 5 seconds records or plays back outgoing announcements turns answer function on or off enters Caller Identification mode sets security user code calls the number on the display sets area code erases voice caller ID information records a memo starts message playback temporarily suspends activity returns to previous voice caller ID messages advances ahead to next voice caller ID messages sets checks time and date functions indicates new memos or messages by flashing Review SKP e owed gt gt Wouncement ANS ONO indicator microphone HOLD a touch of at least 4 seconds Ligum Cnysrar DispLay LCD MEssaGEs END OF LIST no more information is stored umber o ow Battery m Time Date calls new calls indicator ANNOUNCEMENT nee which announcement is PAUSE all activities are suspended 12 24 4 30 eu Tl ms 26 MEMORY FULL no more information can be stored 311 555 1234 AGN 12 08 97 day time information 5 hl TH JOH N USER CODE security user code information AREACODE area code information Name of Number of Number of NEW CALLS indicates total number of new calls caller caller messages CALLS indicates total number of calls received You will encounter the following messages ANSWER OFF answering functions are off while using this unit UNINDU
5. entered after 20 seconds the unit disconnects the line and returns to the Idle mode e The unit allows two attempts at entering the correct security user code If after the second try the security user code is not correct the unit disconnects the line and returns to the Idle mode To end the remote operation hang up or press 3 on the phone for the Hang Up code Remember that when you play your messages by remote access the Toll Saver feature resets the unit to answer on the 5th ring DISABLING REMOTE ACCESS To disable remote access set your security user code to 000 This also disables remote turn on and the ability to erase messages in the event the unit s memory becomes full 15 Digital 2 9991 Messaging System Play pause messages Dial phone number of the Play menu answerer Hang up Press the key to enter the Remote Access mode Play previous message during message playback Enter 3 digit security code Repeat current message during message playback Enter touch tone command Skip to next message 6 Hang up during message playback Record new announcement 7 Turn answerer on or off Write 3 digit security code in boxes Change announcement 9 Delete memo message 0 16 CALLER ID Caller ID information is retrieved between the first and second ring In the display the unit shows the number of calls the caller s name the caller s telephone number the day and time T
6. weak the Low Battery indicator will show in the display Power FAILURE Should a power failure occur the unit will stop all functions If a battery is installed all settings will be saved and the display will read the current time and power failure If no battery is installed all settings will return to their default Voice and caller ID information will not be affected STORING THE UNIT If you plan to store the unit for more than one month remove the battery INSTALLATION 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the LINE jack on the back of the unit and then to the modular wall jack 2 Connect your phone s line cord to the jack on the back of the unit marked PHONE 3 Connect the adapter to the POWER 9VAC jack on the back of the unit and then to an AC power outlet When power is connected the unit will say ANNOUNCEMENT ONE ON The display will show 12 00 as the time Use only the Thomson 5 4077 power adapter that came with this unit Using other adapters may damage the unit PA wstattation INFORMATION 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 FEATURES AND CONTROLS ANNOUNCEMENT ANS ON OFF CID CODE DIAL DELETE MEMO PLAY PAUSE REVIEW lt a SKIP p gt
7. 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 discontinu ance the telephone company must 1 promptl notify you of such temporary discontinuance ol 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 the telephone company must give you adequate notice in writing to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service located on the cabinet bottom located on the cabinet bottom 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 Thi
8. Delete an announcement 12 Deleting 14 Deleting information 18 DIAL 8 Digital messaging 11 Disabling remote access 15 Displaying caller id information during message playback 19 Displaying information 17 E END OF LIST 9 ERROR 9 F FCC registration information 2 Features 8 l Information display during message playback 19 Important installation information 7 Installation 7 Installing a battery 6 Interference information 3 L Liquid Crystal Display LCD messages 9 Listening to messages 13 Low battery indicator 6 M MEMO 8 14 MEMORY FULL 9 15 Message counter 12 Message indicator 8 Messages 13 21 Microphone 8 Modular jack requirements 5 N NEW CALLS 9 Outgoing announcement 11 P Parts checklist 5 PAUSE 8 9 Pausing 13 PICK UP PHONE 9 PLAY 8 Playback 13 19 Power failure 6 Powering up 6 PRESS DELETE TO ERASE 22 MSGS 9 PRIVATE 9 R Reading the message counter 12 Record an outgoing announce ment 11 Recording a memo 14 Redial 18 Remote access 15 Retrieving information 17 Returning a call during playback 19 REVIEW 8 Reviewing and skipping 13 Ring select feature 12 S Security user code 10 Setting the area code 17 Setting the date and time 10 Setting the outgoing announce ment 11 SKIP 8 Skipping 13 Storing information 17 Storing the unit 6 T Time 10 TIME SET 8 Toll saver ring select feature 12 Troubleshooting tips 20 U UN
9. KNOWN 9 USER CODE 9 Using redial 18 GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your unit working and looking good follow these guidelines Avoid putting the unit near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps e NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture e Avoid dropping the unit as well as other rough treatment e Clean the unit with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish e Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit at a later date SERVICE The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents In accordance with FCC requirements changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user s authority to operate this product 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 23 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 Provide you with a new or at our option a refurbished unit The excha
10. N call originated from an area that does not support caller ID or is PRIVATE incoming call from a private or blocked blocked see Troubleshooting Tips number i i prompt for deleting all voice ERROR flashes caller ID information is invalid Sm caller ID information PICKUP PRONE number has been successfully dialed d jJ indicates the battery is low GETTING STARTED NOTE During these processes if no button is pressed for approximately one minute the unit will return to the Idle mode SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 Hold the TIME SET button until the unit announces Monday 2 Press the REVIEW or SKIP buttons to scroll through the days 3 Press the TIME SET button to accept the day The unit announces 72 a m 1 Press the REVIEW or SKIP buttons to scroll through the hours until you reach the current hour 2 Pressthe TIME SET button to accept the current hour The unit announces 0 10 1 Pressthe REVIEW or SKIP buttons to scroll through the minutes 2 Pressthe TIME SET button to accept the current minutes The unit confirms the set time SETTING THE SECURITY USER CODE 1 Hold the CODE button until the unit announces the first number 2 Press the REVIEW or SKIP buttons to scroll through the numbers 0 9 Stop when you reach the number you want 3 Press the CODE button to accept the number Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to complete the code When the third number is set the unit announces
11. cian 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 A EXT A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK POINT WITHIN THE HEAD WITHIN DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS A TRIANGLE 15 BACK NO USER WARNING SIGN WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS IN ALERTING YOU OF ALERTING YOU SIDE REFER SERVICING I MPORTANT DANGEROUS TO QUALIFIED SERVICEJINSTRUCTIONS VOLTAGE INSIDE PERSONNEL THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT TABLE OF CONTENTS Berore You BEGIN 5 Cater ID 17 Parts CHECKLIST 5 SETTING THE AREA CODE 17 MoDULAR Jack REQUIREMENTS 5 RETRIEVING INFORMATION 17 Powerinc Up 6 DELETING INFORMATION 18 INSTALLING A BATTERY 6 Using ReDiAL 18 INSTALLATION 7 INFORMATION DisPLAv DURING Messace PLavBACK 19 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 8 RETURNING A CALL DURING PLAYBACK 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TiPs 20 Crystat DisPLAv MESSAGES 9 INDEX 21 GETTING STARTED 10 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 10 Generat Care 23 SETTING THE Security UserR CODE 10 SERVICE 23 Dicitat MESSAGING 11 Limiten WaRRANTY 24
12. he name telephone number time and day of a call are recorded SETTING THE AREA CODE 1 Hold the DIAL button until the unit announces the first number 2 Press the REVIEW or SKIP buttons to scroll through the numbers until you reach the first number of the area code 3 Pressthe DIAL button to set the first number 4 Repeat Steps 2 and for the next two numbers When the DIAL button is pressed after the third number the unit announces the area code for confirmation If no area code is set the unit always dials the area code with the number RETRIEVING INFORMATION 1 Pressthe CID button The display shows X new calls or X calls if they are old 2 Pressthe REVIEW or SKIP button to scroll through the stored information The unit displays end of list when there is no more information to show To play messages while in CID mode press the PLAY button when you find an entry with a message attached 4 Pressthe CID button to exit the CID mode and return to the Idle mode 17 DELETING INFORMATION To erase an individual entry tapthe DELETE button while viewing the caller ID information Hold the DELETE button to delete an entry that has both caller ID information and a voice message To delete all new and old caller ID entries press the DELETE button after you have reached the end of list To delete all new and old caller ID entries with their voice messages hold the DELETE button after y
13. he unit announces you have no new messages and plays all old memos before playing all old messages If there are no old memos the unit plays all old messages Tap the PLAY button to hear memos and or messages At the end of each memo or message the unit states the time and date each memo or message was recorded After all memos and messages have been played the unit announces end of messages The unit then prompts you to press delete to erase msgs See Deleting on Page 14 If you listen to all your memos and messages the message indicator stops flashing Pausixc DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press the PAUSE button during playback to suspend activity 2 Press the PAUSE button again to resume activity Ifa button other than the PAUSE button is pressed the unit resumes playing the message e If still in Pause mode after 10 seconds the unit automatically resets to the Idle mode REVIEWING AND SKIPPING Tap the REVIEW 4 button to repeat the same memo or message Press the button to reverse to previous memos messages or caller ID entries 13 Tap the SKIP PP button to advance to the next memo message or caller ID entry DELETING To delete the voice part of a memo or message but not the caller ID information tap the DELETE button during playback To delete both voice and caller ID information of the current memo or message press the DELETE button during playback The unit announces mes
14. legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state What if you purchased your product outside the United States This warranty does not apply See your dealer for details THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s amp Registered Marca s Registrada s
15. nge unit is warranted for the remainder of your product s original warranty period How do you make a warranty claim Properly 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 Model 2 9991 15298530 Rev 1 E 97 10 Printed in Hong Kong 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 Send standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Product Exchange Center 32B 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 refurbished unit will be shipped to you 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 setup 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 Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage How does state law relate to this warranty This warranty gives you specific
16. ou reach the end of list USING REDIAL e Ifthe area code is the same as the preset area code the display shows only the last seven digits of the telephone number Example 555 1234 18 e Ifthe area code is different from the preset area code the unit shows the entire number in the display Example 317 555 1234 To activate redial 1 Pressthe DIAL button to initiate the callback function The number appears in the display as it was received To add or remove a 1 or the area code press the SKIP button 2 Pressthe DIAL button to call the number in the display 3 When the unit finishes dialing pick up phone shows in the display If you do not pick up a phone within 10 seconds the unit automatically disconnects the line and returns to the Idle mode If the unit encounters a busy signal you can end the call by pressing the ANS ON OFF button or wait four seconds for the unit to disconnect itself INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING MESSAGE PLAYBACK During playback the display shows the number of calls the message number the name and telephone number of the caller and the day and time the call was received If the message had no caller ID information the message number and the recording time is displayed RETURNING A CALL DURING PLAYBACK Press the DIAL button to stop message playback and initiate the redial function 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Doesn t answer or messages are incomplete Can
17. s 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna e 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 techni
18. sage erased for confirmation To delete all voice memos and messages wait for the unit to announce end of messages Press the DELETE button within 8 seconds of the prompt press delete to erase msgs 14 To delete both voice and caller ID information or caller ID information if there is no voice message of all memos and messages hold the DELETE button within 8 seconds of the prompt The unit announces all messages erased for confirmation RECORDING A MEMO 1 Hold the MEMO button 2 Begin speaking after the beep There is no limit on the recording time NOTE If you speak directly into the micro phone your announcement will be clearer 3 Release the MEMO button when you have finished speaking The message counter increases by one and the message indicator flashes slowly e While the unit is receiving caller ID information you cannot access the Memo mode Memory FULL When the unit s memory is full it picks up after 10 rings After a two second delay it emits three beeps A 20 second waiting period follows allowing the caller to enter your security user code REMOTE ACCESS To enter Remote Access mode during or after the announcement press the button and then enter the correct security user code The unit emits another tone while it waits for you to enter one of 10 function commands See Page 16 for commands After each function is performed the unit emits the same tone If no command is
19. t hear messages Make sure answerer is on Adjust volume control on the side of the unit Memory is full erase some messages Caller left a message longer than the time limit LOW BATTERY indicator appears allowed Install a new 9V battery Incoming calls are answered on the 10th ring Can t restart message Memory is full erase some messages You must play messages for at least 5 seconds before pressing the REVIEW button Unit won t respond to remote commands Make sure you are using a touch tone phone Message light flashes rapidly Make sure you entered the correct security Memory is full erase some messages user code Check both the CID and voice banks for Did the unit hang up Remember you only messages have a 20 second time limit to enter a remote command function Unknown shows in the display Call originates from a blocked number such as Answerer doesn t respond telemarketer Check AC power cord and phone line Call is through a long distance carrier that connections does not support Caller ID Make sure an extension phone is not in use Callis from overseas Make sure you didn t press the PLAY PAUSE MEMO button by mistake 20 INDEX A ANNOUNCEMENT 8 9 11 ANS ON OFF 8 ANSWER OFF 9 Answering Calls 12 AREA CODE 9 17 B Battery 6 C Call screening 12 Caller ID information 17 18 19 CALLS 9 Check an announcement 11 CID 8 CODE 8 D Date 10 DELETE 8
20. the full code for confirmation To check the code at any time press the CODE button DIGITAL MESSAGING SETTING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT There are three types of outgoing announce ments All three have default greetings as shown below that can be recorded over ANNOUNCEMENT 1 Please leave your message after the tone ANNOUNCEMENT 2 Please leave your message after the tone ANNOUNCEMENT 3 Sorry no messages accepted To change the announcement hold the ANS ON OFF button until the announcement you want 1 2 or 3 is shown both the display and audibly confirmed by the unit If you choose Announcement 3 the unit will confirm this audibly and ask you to please record announcement There is no preset limit of time in which to record your announcement TO RECORD AN OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT 1 Press the ANS ON OFF button to select Announcement 1 or 2 2 Hold the ANNOUNCEMENT button 3 Start speaking after the beep The time limit is one minute NOTE If you speak directly into the micro phone your announcement will be clearer 4 Release the ANNOUNCEMENT button when you have finished speaking The unit replays the announcement for confirmation TO CHECK AN ANNOUNCEMENT 1 Select the announcement 2 Tap the ANNOUNCEMENT button If there is no announcement recorded the unit will play the default announcement 11 TO DELETE AN ANNOUNCEMENT 1 Select the announcement 2 Pressthe
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