Answering System Operation - GE 2-9896 Use & Care Manual

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 at home, 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 of the
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 set hour.
Advance the hour by pressing and holding the HOUR button until the
VOICE announces the correct AM/PM hour.
3. To
set
minute.
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Advance the minute
by holding the MINUTE
button. Voice will
announce minutes in five minute increments. Tap the MINUTE button
for 1 minute increments.
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Introduction
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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
o utgoing 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 LED ON/OFF
• Continuously ON indicates system is in automatic answer mode.
• Continuously OFF indicates system is off.
Answer LED Flashes
• Quick flashing indicates time lost after power failure, no (OGA)
Outgoing Announcement, or no tape is in the answerer.
Answer LED as a ready indicator
• Continuously ON when recording (OGA) or Memo.
Answer LED as an IN-USE INDICATOR
• Blinking ON and OFF during incoming call recording and during
remote functions.
Message LED Flashes
• Number of flashes indicates number of messages recorded
(up to 15).
• Continuously OFF indicates no messages.
• Quick flashes indicate tape is full.
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