How can I retrieve messages remotely from my GE 29875 Answering Machine?

To retrieve messages remotely from your answering system:Call your telephone number.After you hear the beep that follows the greeting, enter your 3-digit security code. You can also enter the security code any time while the greeting is playing to bypass it.The answering system will beep to confirm access and begin playing the remote functions menu.Select the desired function by pressing the corresponding number on your phone's keypad.To end the call, hang up or press the "6" button while the menu is playing. If the answering system is turned off or the memory is full, it will answer on the 10th ring. To access it, enter the 3-digit security code after the beeps. If memory is full, playback and erase messages to restore memory. If the system is off, press "2" to turn it on. For more information, see pages 40 and 41 of the manual.

How do I set the time and date on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?

To set the time and day for the Time/Day stamp attached to each message:Press and hold the STOP/SET button for two seconds, then release to access the set-up menu.After setting the language, the unit will enter the TIME/DAY menu.To set the hour: The system announces, "Time (the current time and day setting) To set hour, press next...press set to continue." Press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to change the hour. After choosing the hour, press and release the STOP/SET button to store it. The system enters the Minute menu. To set the minutes: The system announces, "(the current minutes setting). To set minutes, press next...press set to continue." Press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to change the minutes. After choosing the minute, press and release the STOP/SET button to store it. The system enters the Day menu. To set the day: The system announces, "(the current day setting) To set day, press next...press set to continue." Press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to change the day. After choosing the day, press and release the STOP/SET button to store it. The system enters the Rings to Answer menu.

How do I troubleshoot my GE 29875 Answering Machine if it's not working?

If your answering system is not working, try the following troubleshooting steps:Perform a complete reset by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the back of the unit, then plugging the power adapter cord back in to the back of the answering system and the electrical outlet.Ensure the answering system is turned on.If the memory is full, erase some messages.Check AC (electrical) power and phone line connections. For more information, see pages 39, 42 and 43 of the manual.

How do I listen to messages on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?

To listen to messages on your answering machine:Press and release the PLAY/MEMO button.Messages will play back in first received-first played order. New messages play first, followed by old messages.To stop playback, press and release the STOP/SET button.To restart playback of a current message, press and hold the PREVIOUS button until the message restarts.To go back to the beginning of a previous message, press and release the PREVIOUS button within one second.To fast forward through a message, press and hold the NEXT button.To skip to the beginning of the next message, press and release the NEXT button.At the end of each message, the system announces the time and day it was received.At the end of message playback, the system announces "end of messages".

What should I do if my GE 29875 Answering Machine isn't picking up calls?

If your answering machine isn't picking up calls, consider these points:Make sure the answering system is turned on.If the memory is full, erase some messages.Check the AC (electrical) power and phone line connections.If the system is off, it will answer calls after 10 rings but will not play the greeting or take messages.

How do I record a new outgoing message on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?

To record a new outgoing message (greeting) on your answering machine:Prepare your greeting. You should be about 6 inches from the unit and eliminate background noise.Hold down the GREETING button. The unit will announce "Record your greeting after the tone," and display "GREETING RECORD."After the tone, you have 30 seconds to record your greeting.Release GREETING when you finish. Your recording time should not be less than two seconds, or the unit will return to the default greeting.

How do I delete messages from my GE 29875 Answering Machine?

You can delete messages from your answering machine in two ways:To erase a single message during playback: While a message is playing, press the ON/OFF ERASE button. The answering system will announce "Message Erased" to confirm.To erase all old messages: When the answering system is not playing or recording messages, press and hold the ERASE button until you hear the "Messages Erased" announcement. Release the button after the announcement. This feature erases all old messages but not new messages.To erase new messages: Play them, then press ERASE during playback. For more information, see page 39 of the manual.

What are the steps to connect the GE 29875 Answering Machine to a phone line?

To connect your answering machine to a phone line:Plug the telephone line cord into a modular wall jack.Connect the telephone line cord from your telephone into the jack on the back of the answering system marked PHONE. (You do not have to connect your telephone for the answering system to record incoming messages.)Connect the small end of the power supply into the POWER 5V AC jack on the back of the answering system.Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC power outlet. The unit will perform initialization, pause, and then beep when ready for setup or to answer calls with default settings. For more information, see page 30 of the manual.

How do I prevent calls from going straight to the GE 29875 Answering Machine?

To prevent calls from going straight to the answering machine, you can adjust the number of rings before it answers:Access the set-up menu by pressing and holding the STOP/SET button for two seconds, then releasing it.Navigate through the settings (Language, Time/Day) until the system announces, "Rings to Answer (the current rings to answer setting) To set rings to answer, press next...press set to continue."To change the number of rings, press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button.After choosing a number, press and release the STOP/SET button to store the setting. You can also use the Toll Saver feature, which makes the answering system answer after the 2nd ring if you have new messages, or after the 5th ring if you have no new messages.

How do I adjust the playback volume on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?

To adjust the playback volume, use the VOLUME + and - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. The answering system will beep when it is not announcing a setting or playing a message.

What do the flashing lights on my GE 29875 Answering Machine indicate?

The message counter display on your answering machine indicates various statuses:When you have new messages (1 to 9), the message counter continuously flashes the number of new unheard messages.If you have both new and old messages, the message counter continuously flashes the total number of messages (1 to 9) in the display.An "F" flashes when the memory is full.An "o" shows when you are recording a greeting.An "A" shows when the answering system is answering a call or when remote functions are accessed.Three horizontal bars show when the answering system is playing messages.An "L" shows when you are recording a memo.An "E" shows when you are erasing all messages.If the answering system is off, the message counter displays a dash (-) .

Does the GE 29875 Answering Machine allow for call screening?

Yes, the GE 29875 Answering Machine allows for call screening.When a call comes in, the answering system rings the set number of times, plays the greeting, and records the incoming call.You can screen incoming calls by listening as the caller leaves a message.If you want to talk to that caller, pick up any extension phone.The Auto Disconnect feature tells the answering system to stop playing the greeting or recording a message when an extension phone is picked up. If the greeting continues to play after picking up an extension phone, press and release the STOP/SET button. For more information, see page 40 of the manual.

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Renseignements Importants
Renseignements Sur L'interférence
Compatibilité Avec Les Prothèses Auditives
Liste de Pièce
T Éléphonique
Avant de Commencer
Liste de Pièces
Importantes Lignes Directrices Sur
Présentation du Répondeur
Enregistrement du Message D'accueil
P Rogrammation
Instructions Importantes Pour Déplacer Le
Information Sur Le Message D'accueil
Changement des Réglages
Programmation de la Langue
Eure
- M Inutes
- Jour
- Réglage de L'heure/Du Jour
- Information Sur L'économiseur D'interurbain
- Réglage des Sonneries Avant de Répondre
Épondre
- Réglage de la Durée de Message
- Réglage du Code de Sécurit
- Moin de 10 Message
- Consultation des Réglages
- Réglage du Volume
- Compteur de Messages
- Moins de 10 Messages
- Coute des Messages
- Affichage de Compteur de Messages
- Plus de 10 Messages
- Ompteur de M Essages
- Plu de 10 Message
- Effacement de Tous Les Messages
- Laisser Une Note
- Filtrage des Appels (Autorupteur)
- Accès À Distance
- Pour Accéder Au Répondeur
- Soins Et Entretien
- Conseils de Dépannage
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How can I retrieve messages remotely from my GE 29875 Answering Machine?
To retrieve messages remotely from your answering system:
1. Call your telephone number.
2. After you hear the beep that follows the greeting, enter your 3-digit security code. You can also enter the security code any time while the greeting is playing to bypass it.
3. The answering system will beep to confirm access and begin playing the remote functions menu.
4. Select the desired function by pressing the corresponding number on your phone's keypad.
5. To end the call, hang up or press the "6" button while the menu is playing.
- If the answering system is turned off or the memory is full, it will answer on the 10th ring. To access it, enter the 3-digit security code after the beeps. If memory is full, playback and erase messages to restore memory. If the system is off, press "2" to turn it on.
For more information, see pages 40 and 41 of the manual.
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How do I set the time and date on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?
To set the time and day for the Time/Day stamp attached to each message:
1. Press and hold the STOP/SET button for two seconds, then release to access the set-up menu.
2. After setting the language, the unit will enter the TIME/DAY menu.
3. To set the hour:
  - The system announces, "Time (the current time and day setting) To set hour, press next...press set to continue."
  - Press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to change the hour.
  - After choosing the hour, press and release the STOP/SET button to store it. The system enters the Minute menu.
4. To set the minutes:
  - The system announces, "(the current minutes setting). To set minutes, press next...press set to continue."
  - Press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to change the minutes.
  - After choosing the minute, press and release the STOP/SET button to store it. The system enters the Day menu.
5. To set the day:
  - The system announces, "(the current day setting) To set day, press next...press set to continue."
  - Press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to change the day.
  - After choosing the day, press and release the STOP/SET button to store it. The system enters the Rings to Answer menu.
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How do I troubleshoot my GE 29875 Answering Machine if it's not working?
If your answering system is not working, try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Perform a complete reset by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the back of the unit, then plugging the power adapter cord back in to the back of the answering system and the electrical outlet.
- Ensure the answering system is turned on.
- If the memory is full, erase some messages.
- Check AC (electrical) power and phone line connections.
For more information, see pages 39, 42 and 43 of the manual.
Was this helpful?
How do I listen to messages on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?
To listen to messages on your answering machine:
- Press and release the PLAY/MEMO button.
- Messages will play back in first received-first played order. New messages play first, followed by old messages.
- To stop playback, press and release the STOP/SET button.
- To restart playback of a current message, press and hold the PREVIOUS button until the message restarts.
- To go back to the beginning of a previous message, press and release the PREVIOUS button within one second.
- To fast forward through a message, press and hold the NEXT button.
- To skip to the beginning of the next message, press and release the NEXT button.
- At the end of each message, the system announces the time and day it was received.
- At the end of message playback, the system announces "end of messages".
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What should I do if my GE 29875 Answering Machine isn't picking up calls?
If your answering machine isn't picking up calls, consider these points:
- Make sure the answering system is turned on.
- If the memory is full, erase some messages.
- Check the AC (electrical) power and phone line connections.
- If the system is off, it will answer calls after 10 rings but will not play the greeting or take messages.
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How do I record a new outgoing message on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?
To record a new outgoing message (greeting) on your answering machine:
1. Prepare your greeting. You should be about 6 inches from the unit and eliminate background noise.
2. Hold down the GREETING button. The unit will announce "Record your greeting after the tone," and display "GREETING RECORD."
3. After the tone, you have 30 seconds to record your greeting.
4. Release GREETING when you finish.
- Your recording time should not be less than two seconds, or the unit will return to the default greeting.
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How do I delete messages from my GE 29875 Answering Machine?
You can delete messages from your answering machine in two ways:
- To erase a single message during playback: While a message is playing, press the ON/OFF ERASE button. The answering system will announce "Message Erased" to confirm.
- To erase all old messages: When the answering system is not playing or recording messages, press and hold the ERASE button until you hear the "Messages Erased" announcement. Release the button after the announcement. This feature erases all old messages but not new messages.
- To erase new messages: Play them, then press ERASE during playback.
For more information, see page 39 of the manual.
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What are the steps to connect the GE 29875 Answering Machine to a phone line?
To connect your answering machine to a phone line:
1. Plug the telephone line cord into a modular wall jack.
2. Connect the telephone line cord from your telephone into the jack on the back of the answering system marked PHONE. (You do not have to connect your telephone for the answering system to record incoming messages.)
3. Connect the small end of the power supply into the POWER 5V AC jack on the back of the answering system.
4. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC power outlet.
- The unit will perform initialization, pause, and then beep when ready for setup or to answer calls with default settings.
For more information, see page 30 of the manual.
Was this helpful?
How do I prevent calls from going straight to the GE 29875 Answering Machine?
To prevent calls from going straight to the answering machine, you can adjust the number of rings before it answers:
1. Access the set-up menu by pressing and holding the STOP/SET button for two seconds, then releasing it.
2. Navigate through the settings (Language, Time/Day) until the system announces, "Rings to Answer (the current rings to answer setting) To set rings to answer, press next...press set to continue."
3. To change the number of rings, press and release the NEXT or PREVIOUS button.
4. After choosing a number, press and release the STOP/SET button to store the setting.
- You can also use the Toll Saver feature, which makes the answering system answer after the 2nd ring if you have new messages, or after the 5th ring if you have no new messages.
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How do I adjust the playback volume on my GE 29875 Answering Machine?

To adjust the playback volume, use the VOLUME + and - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. The answering system will beep when it is not announcing a setting or playing a message.

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What do the flashing lights on my GE 29875 Answering Machine indicate?
The message counter display on your answering machine indicates various statuses:
- When you have new messages (1 to 9), the message counter continuously flashes the number of new unheard messages.
- If you have both new and old messages, the message counter continuously flashes the total number of messages (1 to 9) in the display.
- An "F" flashes when the memory is full.
- An "o" shows when you are recording a greeting.
- An "A" shows when the answering system is answering a call or when remote functions are accessed.
- Three horizontal bars show when the answering system is playing messages.
- An "L" shows when you are recording a memo.
- An "E" shows when you are erasing all messages.
- If the answering system is off, the message counter displays a dash (-) .
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Does the GE 29875 Answering Machine allow for call screening?
Yes, the GE 29875 Answering Machine allows for call screening.
- When a call comes in, the answering system rings the set number of times, plays the greeting, and records the incoming call.
- You can screen incoming calls by listening as the caller leaves a message.
- If you want to talk to that caller, pick up any extension phone.
- The Auto Disconnect feature tells the answering system to stop playing the greeting or recording a message when an extension phone is picked up. If the greeting continues to play after picking up an extension phone, press and release the STOP/SET button.
For more information, see page 40 of the manual.
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Summary of Contents for GE 29875

Page 1 Modéle 29875 Répondeur Numérique (messages-guides en français et en anglais) Guide de l’utilisateur...
Page 2: Renseignements Importants
Renseignements Importants AVIS: Ce produit est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada. Avant d’installer cet appareil, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de la compagnie locale de télécommunications. L’installation doit de plus respecter les méthodes de raccordement approuvées. L’abonné doit savoir que le respect des conditions mentionnées ci-dessus n’empêche pas nécessairement la détérioration du service dans certaines situations.
Page 3: Compatibilité Avec Les Prothèses Auditives
Facteur D’équivalence de Sonnerie (REN) L’étiquette sous cet appareil indique notamment le facteur d’équivalence de sonnerie de l’appareil. Le REN permet de déterminer le nombre d’appareils que vous pouvez raccorder à votre ligne téléphonique et qui sonneront quand votre numéro de téléphone est composé. Dans la plupart des régions (mais pas toutes), la somme des REN de tous les appareils raccordés à...
Page 4 Table des Matières ......2 L’ enseignements mpoRtants nformation sur économiseur L’ ....2 d’ ..........11 enseignements suR inteRféRence interurbain D’ (Ren) ..3 ...12 acteuR équivaLence De onneRie égLage de La urée de essage ....12 ompatibiLité avec Les Rothèses uDitives égLage du ode de écurité...
Page 5: Liste De Pièce
Introduction Ce répondeur numérique est un appareil polyvalent et au rendement de haute qualité. Pour tirer la maximum de ce nouveau répondeur, nous vous suggérons de prendre maintenant quelques minutes pour bien lire de guide de l’utilisateur. ATTENTION : Vous devez respecter certaines règles de sécurité lorsque vous utilisez un appareil téléphonique.
Page 6: Importantes Lignes Directrices Sur
Importantes Lignes Directrices sur L’installation • Ne jamais installer les câbles téléphoniques pendant un orage électrique. • Ne jamais toucher les fils ou bornes téléphoniques non isolés, à moins que la ligne téléphonique ait été débranchée de l’interface réseau. • Installer ou modifier les lignes téléphoniques avec soin. •...
Page 7: Présentation Du Répondeur
Présentation du Répondeur Compteur de messages Bouton PLAY/MEMO Bouton ON/OFF/ ERASE Bouton Boutons STOP/SET PLAY VOLUME MEMO Bouton GREETING MICRO Bouton Bouton PREVIOUS NEXT...
Page 8: P Rogrammation
Instructions Importantes pour Déplacer le Répondeur Pour déplacer le répondeur ailleurs dans la maison, suivez ces instructions : 1. Débranchez la ligne téléphonique et tous les postes raccordés au répondeur. 2. Débranchez l’alimentation de la prise de courant. 3. Déplacez le répondeur et la ligne téléphonique à l’endroit désiré. 4.
Page 9: Information Sur Le Message D'accueil
Information sur le Message D’accueil 1. Pour écouter le message d’accueil par défaut ou celui que vous avez enregistré, appuyez brièvement sur le bouton GREETING. L’appareil fait jouer le message d’accueil actuel. 2. Pour effacer votre message d’accueil, maintenez le bouton ERASE enfoncé pendant que votre message enregistré...
Page 10: Eure
Réglage de L’heure/du Jour Ce réglage permet de programmer le jour et l’heure actuels de l’horodateur joint à chaque message. Range of Settings Default Settings Time Time 12 a.m. Sunday Hour 12 a.m. - 11 p.m. Rings to Answer Minute 0 - 59 Message time...
Page 11: Épondre
Jour 1. Le répondeur annonce (le réglage de jour actuel) Pour régler le jour, appuyez sur next...appuyez sur set pour continuer.” 2. Pour changer le jour, appuyez sur le bouton NEXT ou PREVIOUS ; le répondeur annonce un jour, comme “Dimanche, Lundi” ou “Dimanche, Samedi”. 3.
Page 12: Réglage De La Durée De Message
Réglage de la Durée de Message Ce réglage permet de choisir la durée d’enregistrement du message entrant. Ce menu apparaît quand vous avez terminé de régler les sonneries avant de répondre. 1. Le répondeur annonce “Durée du message (durée du message actuel) en minutes.
Page 13: Moin De 10 Message
6. Le répondeur passe automatiquement au deuxième chiffre et annonce “Code de sécurité” (numéro à 3 chiffres actuel). Pour régler le code de sécurité, appuyez sur NEXT, puis sur SET pour continuer.” Pour changer le deuxième et le troisième chiffres, répétez les étapes 4 et 5. Une fois que le troisième chiffre est mémorisé, le répondeur annonce tous les réglages mémorisés et quitte le menu de programmation.
Page 14: Plu De 10 Message
Plus de 10 Messages Si vous avez de nouveaux et d’anciens messages, le compteur clignote sans arrêt le nombre total de fois correspondant au nombre de messages suivi d’un tiret, comme 2, 8, -. Affichage de Compteur de Messages En plus de l’information sur les messages, le compteur affiche aussi l’information sur l’état du répondeur numérique.
Page 15: Effacement De Tous Les Messages
• Pour écouter les messages, appuyez sur le bouton PLAY/MEMO. • Pour interrompre l’écoute, appuyez sur le bouton STOP/SET. • Pour recommencer le message en cours, maintenez le bouton PREVIOUS enfoncé jusqu’à ce que le message recommence au début. • Pour retourner au début d’un message antérieur, appuyez sur le bouton PREVIOUS dans la seconde qui suit.
Page 16: Laisser Une Note
Laisser Une Note Maintenez le bouton PLAY/MEMO enfoncé. Enregistrez votre message après l’annonce et le bip. Relâchez le bouton PLAY/MEMO quand vous avez terminé l’enregistrement. Le répondeur traite la note comme un message, et le compteur de MESSAGES clignote. Filtrage des Appels (Autorupteur) Lors d’un appel, le répondeur sonne le nombre de fois réglé, fait jouer le message d’accueil et enregistre l’appel.
Page 17: Pour Accéder Au Répondeur
Pour Accéder au Répondeur 1. Composez votre numéro de téléphone. 2. Après le signal suivant le message d’accueil, entrez votre code de sécurité à 3 chiffres. Pour contourner le message d’accueil, entrez votre code de sécurité à 3 chiffres en tout temps pendant que le message d’accueil joue. 3.
Page 18: Soins Et Entretien
Soins et Entretien Pour maintenir le bon fonctionnement et la belle apparence de votre répondeur, suivez les lignes directrices ci-dessous : • Éviter de placer le téléphone près d’un appareil de chauffage ou d’un appareil produisant du bruit électrique (ex. : moteurs, lampes fluorescentes, etc.). •...
Page 19 Ne répond pas aux commandes à distance • Vous devez utiliser un téléphone à clavier. • Vous devez entrer le bon code de sécurité. • L’appareil a-t-il raccroché ? Si vous n’effectuez aucune opération pendant un certain temps, l’appareil raccroche automatiquement. Le répondeur ne fonctionne pas •...
Page 20 Garantie Thomson Multimedia Ltd., garantit à l’acheteur de cet appareil ou à la personne qui le recevrait en cadeau, que si cet appareil présente un défaut de fabrication pendant l’année suivant la date d’achat, il sera remplacé sans frais. Les frais de transport de retour sont payés.
Page 21 Découpez cette carte d’accès à distance en conservez-la avec vous pour vous aider à utiliser les fonctions à distance. PLIER Pour: Faites: Écouter les messages.......... 1 Écouter précédent ..........7 (pendant l’écoute du message) Passer au message suivant ......9 (pendant l’écoute du message) Effacer le message ..........
Page 23: Ndex
Index Introduction 5 Accès à Distance 16 Affichage de Compteur de Messages 14 Jour 11 Avant de Commencer 5 Laisser une Note 16 Carte D’accès à Distance 21 Licensing 3 Changement des Réglages 9 Liste de Pièces 5 Compatibilité avec les Prothèses Auditives (CPA) 3 Compteur de Messages 14 Minutes 10...
Page 24 Visitez le site Web GE à: www.GE.com/phones Thomson Multimedia Ltd. 30 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 304 Mississauga, ON Canada L5R 3E7 Modèle 29875 © 2008 Thomson Multimedia Ltd. 00029791 (Rév. 7 Can F) Trademark(s) ® Registered 08-42 Marque(s) ® déposée(s)
Page 25 Model 29875 Digital Answering System (with English and French Voice Prompts) User’s Guide...
Page 26: Important Information
Important Information NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 27: Ren Number
REN Number On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. 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.
Page 28 Table of Contents .........2 nforMation bout mportant nformatIon ..........11 ......2 aver nterference nformatIon ren n ..........3 etting nCoMing umber ..........12 (Hac) ....3 essage earIng ompatIbIlIty ...... 12 ..........5 etting the eCurity ntroductIon ......13 ........5 evIewIng tHe ettIngs efore egIn ........
Page 29: Before You Begin
Introduction Your Digital Answering System is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new answering system, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed.
Page 30: Important Installation Information
Important Installation Information • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. •...
Page 31 Layout MESSAGE counter PLAY/MEMO ON/OFF/ button ERASE button STOP/SET button VOLUME PLAY MEMO buttons GREETING button PREVIOUS NEXT button button...
Page 32: Recording The Greeting
Important Instructions for Moving the Answering System To move the answering system to a different location in the house, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect the phone line or any phones you may have connected to the answering system. 2. Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. 3.
Page 33: Changing The Settings
Information About the Greeting 1. To review the greeting, press and release GREETING. The unit plays back your greeting automatically. 2. To return to the answerer’s default greeting after you’ve recorded one, press GREETING and release it when you hear the tone, or press and hold DELETE when the greeting is playing.
Page 34: Setting The Time/Day
Setting the Time/Day This setting allows you to set the current time and day for the Time/Day stamp attached to each message. Range of Settings Default Settings Time Time 12 a.m. Sunday Hour 12 a.m. - 11 p.m. Rings to Answer Minute 0 - 59 Message time...
Page 35: Setting The Rings To Answer
1. The answering system 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 answering system announces a day, such as “Sunday, Monday” or “Sunday, Saturday.”...
Page 36: Setting The Incoming Message Time
Setting The Incoming Message Time This setting allows you to select the length of the incoming message. This menu comes when you have finished setting the Rings to Answer. 1. The answering system announces “Message Time (current message length) minutes. To set message time, press next, press set to continue.” 2.
Page 37: Adjusting The Volume
6. The answering system 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. After the third number is stored, the answering system announces all the stored settings and exits the setup menu.
Page 38: Playing Messages
More Than 10 Messages When you have both old and new messages, the message counter continuously flashes the total number of messages followed by a dash, such as 2, 8, -. Message Counter Display In addition to message information, the message counter also displays information about the digital answering system’s status.
Page 39: Erasing All Messages
• To playback messages, press and release the PLAY/MEMO button. • To stop playback, press and release the STOP/SET button. • To restart playback of a current message, press and hold the PREVIOUS button until the message restarts from the beginning. •...
Page 40: Remote Access
Leaving a Memo Press and hold the PLAY/MEMO button. Record your message after the announcement and the beep are heard. Release the PLAY/MEMO button when you’re finished talking. The answering system treats the memo as a message, and the MESSAGE counter flashes. Screening Calls (Auto Disconnect Feature) When a call comes in the answering system rings the number of set times, plays the greeting, and records the incoming call.
Page 41: To Access Your Answering System
To Access Your Answering System 1. Call your telephone number. 2. After you hear the beep that follows 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.
Page 42: General Product Care
General Product Care To keep your answering system working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. •...
Page 43 Won’t respond to remote commands • You must use touch-tone phone. • You must enter the correct security code. • Did the unit hang up? If you take no action for a period of time, it automatically hangs up. Answering system doesn’t work •...
Page 44 Warranty Thomson Multimedia Ltd., warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
Page 45 Cut out this remote access card so that you can take it with you to help you use the remote features. FOLD Press: Play messages ......1 Play previous ......7 (during message playback) Skip to next message .....9 (during message playback) Erase message ......0 (during message playback) Turn on answering system..2...
Page 47: Table Of Contents
Index Less Than 10 Messages 13 Adjusting the Volume 13 Messages Counter 13 Message Counter Display 14 Before You Begin 5 Minutes 10 Modular Jack Requirements 5 Changing the Settings 9 More Than 10 Messages 14 Day 11 Parts Checklist 5 Playing Messages 14 Erasing All Messages 15 Recording the Greeting 8...
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