GE 15380380 User Manual
Digital Answerer
User's Guide
2-9868
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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Your 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 on 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 discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you
of such temporary discontinuance; (2) 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.
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.
This 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).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
• 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
technician 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION ................................................ 2
NTERFERENCE INFORMATION ........................................................ 2
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EFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4
ARTS CHECKLIST ................................................................ 4
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ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 4
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NSTALLING THE BATTERY ...................................................... 4
NSTALLATION............................................................................ 5
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MPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOVING THE ANSWERER .............. 6
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ETUP ..................................................................................... 6
ECORDING THE GREETING .................................................... 6
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EVIEWING THE SETTINGS ..................................................... 7
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HANGING THE SETTINGS ...................................................... 7
ETTING THE TIME ............................................................... 7
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O SET THE DAY .............................................................. 8
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ETTING THE RINGS TO ANSWER ............................................. 8
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ETTING THE INCOMING MESSAGE LENGTH ............................... 8
ETTING THE SECURITY CODE ................................................. 9
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DJUSTING THE VOLUME ...................................................... 9
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NSWERER OPERATION ............................................................ 10
NSWER ON/OFF INDICATOR ............................................... 10
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ESSAGES INDICATOR ........................................................ 10
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LAYING MESSAGES .......................................................... 11
RASING ALL MESSAGES .................................................... 11
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EAVING A MEMO .............................................................. 12
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CREENING CALLS (AUTO DISCONNECT FEATURE)................... 12
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EMOTE ACCESS ..................................................................... 13
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ENERAL PRODUCT CARE ......................................................... 14
ERVICE ................................................................................. 15
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ROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ........................................................... 16
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IMITED WARRANTY ................................................................. 18
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EMOTE ACCESS CARD ............................................................ 19
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FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
WARNING:
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
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MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS
You need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most
common type of phone jack and might look like the one
pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your
local phone company to find out how to get one installed.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
In the event of a power loss, a 9-volt battery (not included)
enables the answerer to retain messages stored in memory.
To install the battery:
1. Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of
the unit by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the door.
2. Connect a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery (not included).
The large and small contacts on the battery clip and the
battery will interlock. Once connected, place the battery
inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the
screw.
NOTE: If the battery is low or not installed, the unit
announces “Low Battery” at the end of your
messages.
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INSTALLATION
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 answerer marked PHONE.
(You don’t have to connect your telephone in order for the
answerer to record incoming messages.)
3. Connect the small end of the power supply into the
POWER 9V AC jack on the back of the answerer. Plug the
other end into an AC power outlet. The unit beeps 3 times
and is ready for setup or to answer calls with the default
greeting and settings.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
• Never install telephone wiring during
• Never touch uninsulated telephone
• Use caution when installing or
a lightning storm.
wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
modifying telephone lines.
NOTE: Only use the Thomson 5-2434A power supply
that was packed with this unit. Using other power
supplies may damage the unit.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOVING THE ANSWERER:
To move the answerer to a different location in the house, follow these instructions:
1. Disconnect the phone line or any phones you may have connected to the unit.
2. Install a battery, if you have not already done so. This will ensure that your messages are
not lost. See “Installing the Battery”.
3. Go to the electrical outlet and unplug the power supply. DO NOT UNPLUG THE POWER
JACK CONNECTED TO THE UNIT. If you do, all memory will be erased.
4. Move the unit and phone line to the desired location.
5. Plug in the power supply into an electrical outlet.
6. The MESSAGES indicator shows that the messages have not been erased.
7. Connect all necessary phone lines.
SETUP
RECORDING THE GREETING
Before using your new answerer, you should record a greeting (the announcement callers hear
when your answering system answers a call). If you don't record a greeting, callers hear a default
greeting which says, "After tone, record message."
When recording the greeting you should be about 6 inches from the unit. Eliminate as much
background noise as possible.
1. Prepare your greeting.
Sample Greeting: Hi, this is (use your name here). I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave
your name, number, and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.
2. Hold down the GREETING button. Record after the tone.
3. Release GREETING when you finish.
To review the greeting, press and release GREETING.
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 erase when the greeting is playing.
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