GE 2-9876 User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
INTRODUCTION
A. Parts Checklist
B. Operational Summary
FEATURES and CONTROLS
A. Answerer Features
B. Answerer Controls
INSTALLATION
A. Setting Up The Answerer..................8
ANSWERER OPERATION . . tO
A. Answerer On/Off
B. Setting The Time/Oay Stamp
C. Recording And Playback Of
Outgoing Announcements (OGAs). 12
0. Selection Of Announcement
1 or 2..............................................13
E. Typical Announcements That Refer
Callers To Mailboxes
F. Recording A Memo
G. Messa^ Counter Display
Operation
H. Automatic Answering Operation . 15
1. Setting The Answerer For Incoming
Messages Time Limit
J. Vblume Control
K. Screening Your Calls
L. Setting The Ring Select Switch 17
M. Playing Your Messages
N. Reviewing Messages.....................19
O. Skipping Messages
P. Instant Replay
Q. Erasing Individual Messages
R. Erasing All Messages
S. Stopping Message Playback
T. When Memory Is Full.....................21
U- Answerer Reset
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A. Introduction and Secunty
Code Information ...........................22
B. Outgoing Announcement
(OGA) Bypass
C. Using The Remote Voice Menus .23
D. Remote Voice Menus.....................24
E. Remote Message Retrieval
Commands .. 25
F. Remote OGA Commands
G. Recording A Remote Men>o .... 26
H. Turning The Answerer On Or Off
From A Remote Location
I. When Memory Is Full
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
PRODUCT CARE
A. General Product Care
SERVICE
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................31
REMOTE POCKET CARDS . . FOLD OUT
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THE PRODUCT
INTRODUCTION
Your new GE Model 2>9876 Answerer is designed to record messages using a digital
memory. This system eliminates the need for tapes while it provides an expanded
range of answering system features.
Please read this USE AND CARE GUIDE carefully to familiarize yourself with all the
features of your new Answerer. Retain this guide for future reference.
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BASE
LOAD NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF BASE
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK COVER OF THIS GUIDE
Carefully remove the unit from the package. Check this list
to be certain all components are included. Remember to
save your sales receipt in case you ever need warranty
service.
ANSWERER
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A. Parts
Check List
ONE TELEPHONE
LINE CORO
AC POWER SUPPLY
WITH POWER CORD
INTRODUCTION
Your new GE Model 2-9876 Answerer has digital memory. It
eliminates the need for tapes and provides a full range of
features. The answering system can hold up to 14 minutes of
messages or a maximum of 40 individual messages.
Three individual Mailboxes in the unit allow the caller to
leave a message for a specific party. If you do not wish to
separate messages, you may use the Main Mailbox only. Two
outgoing announcements may be recorded.
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
microphor>e.
• Erase or save all messages. Erase or save selected
messages.
Super VOX allows the Answerer to disconnect 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 in any mailbox.
• Bypass the announcement and leave a message
quickly.
• Erase selected messages from mentory.
• Skip through or repeat your messages.
• Turn your answering system on or off.
• Change your announcements.
• Leave a memo.
A three digit, factory set security code is written on the
underside of the Answerer. Your security code must be
entered to use any remote functions. This code prevents
unauthorized use of remote operation.
B. Operational
Summary
A voice menu is programmed into your new Answerer to
guide you through remote operations.
CONTROLS and FEATURES
Fully Digital (Tapeless recording)
• Better reliability than tape.
• No moving parts to break, jam, or wear out.
• Instant playback of incoming messages—no need to
wail for a tape to fast forward or rewind.
Fourteen minutes of total recording time or a maximum of
40 messages.
Voice Time/Day Stamp answerer will lelt you the time and
day each message was received.
Digital Message Counter tells you the number of messages
you have received.
Auto Disconnect stops answerer when any phone extension
is picked up.
Super VOX Time Out stops answerer when a caller hangs
up; when a dial tone is heard: or when call progress
signals (computer or FAX signals) are heard.
Two Outgoing Announcements for added convenience.
Three Mailboxes to allow the caller to leave a message for
any orte of three parties.
Skip messages, forward or backward, instantly with the
tap of a button. Message counter will tell you what
message number is playing.
Selective erase message (unction lets you save important
messages, or messages for other people.
Instant Replay plays back the last 8 seconds of a message
you're listening to.
Beeperless remote message retrieval with 10 functions and
a voice menu to assist you. Messages are automatically
saved unless you intentionally erase them.
Call Screening Speaker
Memo Recording—aWows local message recording.
Toll Saver—tor remote operation.
Message Control—aWows you to set the Answerer to either
accept messages up to two minutes or four minutes.
Battery Back-up—ho\6s messages, time/day clock
and announcements during temporary power outages
(9 volt battery required.)
Battery Lo Indicator digital display flashes "Lo‘* when
battery needs to be replaced.
Two-Year Limited Warranty
A. Answerer
Features
CONTROLS and FEATURES
CONTROLS and FEATURES
1. Speaker — plays back messages and announcements.
2. W/c—microphone picks up voice to record announcements
or messages.
3. Announce 7—tapping selects and plays outgoing
announcement (OGA)# 1.Press and hold to record new
greeting.
4. Announce 2—tapping selects and plays OGA tf 2. Press
and hold to record new greeting.
5. Answer On—turns answer function on or off. (Message
indicator displays ”
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” for off.)
6. Message Indicator Display
7. Erase—allows you to erase selected messages or all
messages.
8. ffewew—during playback, replays an earlier recorded
message in sequence.
9. Stop Button-stops functions.
10. Skip—during playback, skips message and moves to the
next in sequence.
11. Instant flep/ay—plays back the last 8 seconds of a
message you're listening to.
12. Mailbox 2—Tap to play messages in mailbox # 2.
13. Afam—Tap to play messages m main mailbox (Mailbox 1).
14. Mailbox 3—Tap to play messages in mailbox # 3.
15. Slide Out Tray—contains Quick Reference Guide.
16. Incoming Messages—sets answerer to record messages
up to 2 minutes or 4 minutes in length.
17 Ring Select—seiects number of rings (2. 4. or Toll Saver)
for answer function pick-up. The machine will answer on
the number ring selected.
18. Power Jack—AClOC Adapter input jack. Also provides
Answerer reset.
19. Line Jack—connects to telephone wall jack.
20. Line Jack—connects answerer to telephone.
21. Volume—sets volume for unit.
22. Time/Day Sef—allows setting of time/day stamp which is
added after incoming messages
• Hour Button—sets the hour.
• Minute Button—sets the minute.
• Oay/Time Check Button—sets day of the week. Also
provides audible time/day setting report.
• Three Digit Security Code—allows you to call your GE Model 2-S876
Answerer from another tocaiKirt (Security Code can be found on the
bottom of the answerer)
• 9 volt battery compartment — locaieo on the bottom o< the answerer
B. Answerer
Controls
INSTALLATION
Follow these steps to set-up your new Desktop GE Model
2-9876 Answerer for proper operation.
1. Install the 9 Volt Battery
The 9 volt battery will provide back up power durirtg
temporary power outages. Using a pointed object, insert
in opening of battery compartment on bottom of BASE
and pop up. Insert battery and snap into place. Replace
battery cover.
2. Connect the Line Cord
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the *'TO
WALL OUTLET" jack at the rear of the unit. Plug the
other end into the telephone outlet. An RJllC or an
RJ14C (two line) outlet jack is required. If you don't have
this type of outlet jack, an adapter can be purchased
from any telephone store.
Note: If a two line system is used the answerer will provide
both signals to the "FROM TELEPHONE” jack but will only
answer calls on Line One.
A. Setting Up
The
Answerer
3. Connect your Telephone (If you do not want to connect
a telephone to the Answerer, go to step 3.) Plug your
telephone cord to the "FROM TELEPHONE” jack at the
rear of the unit.
4. Connect the Power Cord
Plug the right angle plug on the power cord
in to the "POWER" jack at the rear of the
unit.
5. Plug In the Power Supply
Plug the power supply into the 110 VAC
power outlet. A power-up tone will be heard
and the MESSAGES display will read "00".
The ANNOUNCE 1 and ANNOUNCE 2 LED's
will flash.
Note: If message display flashes "00" and
"Lo". then the unit does not detect a fresh 9V
battery in place.
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ANSWERER OPERATION
1. Rotate the VOLUME control to a comfortable level (usually
midway).
2. To turn off, press ANSWER ON. Voice will announce
■'Answer functions are off.” The MESSAGES display will
indicate ”
Note: The messages arn] settir>g contained within the
Answerer will not erase when the unit is off. The unit
simply does not answer incoming calls.
3. To turn on. press ANSWER ON. (If you are plugging in
the unit for the first time, it should turn 'on* automatically.)
Voice will announce' Answer functions are on.” The
MESSAGES display will indicate the total number of
messages stored in the unit
The Time/Day is added to the end of each message or
memo. Before using your new Answerer, the time/day stamp
should be properly set.
t. Rotate the VOLUME control to a comfortaWe level
(usually midway.)
2. The Time/Day Stamp controls are located on the side of
the Answerer,
3. Set hour
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a) Advance the hour by pressing ar>d holding or tapping
the HOUR button until the Voice indicates the
appropriate hour. M2.
Note; Votce will announce “AM” or “PM” as it reaches
one o'clock while advancing hours.
b) Release the button when the correct hour is voiced.
A. Answer
On/Off
B. Setting The
Time/Oay
Stamp
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4. Sef Minute
a) Advance the minute by a combination of pressing and
holding or tapping the MINUTE button until the Voice
indicates the correct minute. 0-59.
b) Tapping the button advances minute by single digits 0.
1. 2. 3..59.
c) Pressing and holding the button advances minute by
increments of five. 0, 5, 10. 15...55.
5. Sef Day
a) Advance the day by pressing and holding the
DAY/TIME CHECK button until the Voice announces
each day in sequence.
b) Release the button at correct day.
6. Checking the Time/Day Stamp:
a) Tap the DAY/TIME CHECK button.
b) The Voice will respond with the current time and day.
Note: A time check can be made at anytime answering
system is not in use.
ANSWERER OPERATION
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Important: If the Time/Day Stamp has not been set. the
voice system will announce the following during
a time check and at the end of each message
play: “1:00 AM Monday”
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