® Talking Caller ID Users Guide Introduction The VoiceAnnounce 9900CW caller ID is designed to help you iden- tify calls by displaying the caller ID information on an LCD screen and announcing the caller’s identity over a built-in speaker. Using...
Features The model 9900CW has advanced Caller ID features that give you more control over your incoming calls: • Announces calls by recorded name or telephone number • Identify the caller without interrupting what you’re doing • Let you know when it’s your children’s friends calling •...
Important Notice The VoiceAnnounce 9900CW will announce the caller ID for incoming calls over the built-in speaker. To Turn OFF the caller ID announcement: 1. Press the MODE key nine times, or until you see the words “Adjust Volume” on the display.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabi- net slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Installation Inside the VoiceAnnounce 9900CW package you will find the VoiceAnnounce Caller ID unit, users guide, a phone cord, and an AC power adapter. Connect the phone cord that extends from the telephone jack on your wall to the LINE jack on the back of the caller ID unit.
If your household experiences a power outage the caller ID unit will shut off without being damaged. It will remember calls in the log, recordings, and other settings, so you won’t have to re-program the unit when the power comes back on. When the power is restored, the caller ID unit will be ready to screen calls.
Operating Modes There are ten operating modes in the 9900CW. Normally, the unit is in standby mode, waiting for a call. You can go to other modes by pressing the MODE key. The modes are: Review Calls – See and hear who called Review Names –...
“Un-Block” by dialing *82 before calling you. Announcing Call Waiting Calls If you subscribe to Call Waiting ID service, VoiceAnnounce 9900CW will announce and display information about your call waiting calls. In order for VoiceAnnounce to identify these calls, you must be talking on the telephone that’s plugged into the back of the unit.
Reviewing Calls Your 9900CW will store up to 99 call records, providing you with the name and/or number of the last 99 callers. This information is re- corded in the call log as soon as it is received between the first and second ring, even when you are away from home or choose not to answer a call, or when you get a call waiting call, provided you have call waiting ID service.
Entering a Telephone Number Manually Do you need to enter a number manually? You can record names and outgoing messages for any number that is already stored in the call log, or stored in the list of calls with recorded names or messages.
ENTER NUMBER mode before recording the name. Leaving Outgoing Messages for specific callers You can have your VoiceAnnounce 9900CW answer the phone and deliver a special message to specific callers. You can use this feature to tell certain people where you are, or what time you’ll be home.
While the caller’s telephone number is displayed, press the MODE key until the RECORD OGM mode is displayed. Using the RE- VIEW keys, select which message type you prefer – either a tem- porary or a permanent message. Then press and hold the RECORD key, wait for the “beep”, and record your message.
MODE/DIAL key to complete the call. Message Waiting Notification Your VoiceAnnounce 9900CW will alert you if you have voice mail messages. This requires a special service from your local tele- phone company. The unit will detect both FSK and stuttered dialtone (SDT) message notification signals.
CW NAME – Turns ON/OFF announcement of call-waiting caller’s identity only if a recorded name is associated with the caller. Default OFF. Troubleshooting Having problems? Before contacting ClassCo or your dealer, check the following list of suggestions. You might be able to solve the problem yourself.
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mode) Call the telephone company to make sure call waiting ID service has been activated and is working with your line properly. Make sure you’re talking on the phone plugged into the back of the caller ID unit Make sure the batteries are good or the power cord is correctly plugged in.
FCC Information Your caller ID unit has been registered with the Federal Communications Com- mission (FCC), and it complies with the standards set forth in part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC requires that we provide the following information. Connection And Use: The FCC requires you to use a modular telephone jack.
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate harmful radio frequency, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, 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 recep- tion, 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...
Manufacturers Limited Warranty One Year Free Exchange on Caller ID Unit Who Is Covered? You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or other document showing the date that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. What Is Covered? Coverage begins the day you buy your product.
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