GE 2-9896 Use & Care Manual page 14

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 level 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
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• 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 appear damaged? If so, replace.
• Turn Volume Control up.
• Clean the head and capstan assembly
• Re-Record Outgoing Announcement.
• If recording remotely, press 4 to end OGA.
SOLUTION
• Check to make sure you are using touch tone phone.
• Start entering codes before ten second timeout.
• Enter correct three digit security code.
• Press dial buttons firmly. (There may be noise interference on
the phone lines)
• Answerer is turned off.
• If tape is full, enter Security Code, then listen to messages.
Then press 8 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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4. Plug in the power supply and plug in the 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
injury.
• 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
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