GE 2-9892 User Manual
Answer-Phone
USE & CARE GUIDE
TM
with
V oice Time/Day Stamp
MODEL 2-9892
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION
A. Parts Checklist................................3
CONTROLS and FEATURES
A. Telephone Features........................4
B. Answer Features.............................5
C. Telephone Controls......................6-7
D. Answer Controls...........................8-9
INSTALLATION
A. Introduction...................................10
B. Installation for Desk or
Table Top use................................10
C Installation for Wall Mount use......12
TELEPHONE OPERATION
A. Introduction...................................14
B. Important Features to Note...........14
C. How to Make and Receive Calls...14
D. How to Use Automatic Redial.......15
E. How to Use the Flash Button........15
TELEPHONE MEMORY OPERATION
A. Introduction...................................16
B. How to Store.................................16
C. Changing or Correcting a
Stored Number .............................16
D. Storing a Pause in Dialing............17
E. How to Dial a Stored Number.......17
F. How to Chain Dial Using
the Memory...................................17
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
A. Introduction...................................18
B. Setting the Time/Day Stamp.........18
C. Recording Your Announcement....19
D. Answer LED Indicators.................19
E. Turning the Answering System
On or OFF.....................................20
F. Playing the Incoming Message.....20
G. Message Volume Control..............21
H. Screening Your Calls....................21
I. Message Reset............................21
J. Recording a Memo.......................21
K. When Tape is Full.........................21
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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REMOTE OPERATION
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A. Introduction and
Remote Commands.....................22
B. Outgoing Announcement
(OGA) Bypass..............................22
C. Remote Message Playbacks .......22
D. To Reset Incoming Message........23
E. Remote Memo..............................23
F. Remote Announcement
Change ........................................23
G. Remote Room Monitor.................24
H. Remote Message Playback if
Tape is Full...................................24
I. Remote ON..................................24
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
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Troubleshooting Chart.............25-26
PRODUCT CARE and SERVICE
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A. To Replace Backup Battery..........27
B. Battery Safety Precautions ..........27
C. Cleaning Tape Mechanism...........28
D. General Product Care ..................28
E. Service.........................................28
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
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FCC REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
RADIO INTERFERENCE
FCC INFORMATION
..........................BACK COVER
...........BACK COVER
..................BACK COVER
HEARING AID
COMPATIBILITY
........................BACK COVER
PRODUCT REGISTRATION and
REMOTE CARD
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
...............................FOLD OUT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an Answer-PhoneTMfrom GE Communications Products. Your
new GE Model 2-9892 is a carefully engineered, high-quality durable product with natural
sound quality, modern features and elegant styling. It is designed to give you the quality and
convenience you expect in a telephone and answering machine.
To familiarize yourself with all the features of your telephone, please read the following
instructions carefully. 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 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.
ANSWERPHONE
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP
MEMO MESSAGE RESET PLAY•STOP ANSWER ON/OFF
FLASH REDIAL
EMERGENCY
MESSAGES
MEMORY
STORE/IN DIAL
ABC DEF
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MNOJKLGHI
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WXYTUVPRS
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ANSWER-PHONE BASE UNIT
ONE LONG
TELEPHONE LINE CORD
AC POWER SUPPLY WITH
POWER SUPPLY CORD
MICROCASSETTE TAPE
HANDSET
TELEPHONE LINE CORD
TM
MICROCASSETTE
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MC-30
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ONE
COILED CORD
ONE SHORT
QUICK SET-UP
IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE MICROCASSETTE TAPE
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD.
FOR DESK USE
Read the Use and Care Guide for the details
fo operation and other features
Unwrap the long straight Line Cord and plug
LINE jack on the back of the telephone
Install the Microcassette tape into
the Power Supply into the wall out
QUICK SET-UP SHEET
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A.Parts
Check List
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CONTROLS and FEATURES
A Full Feature Telephone
• 12 Number Memory
-3 One Touch memory locations
-Memory for 9 additional frequently called numbers
-Convenient memory log in base
• One Touch Redial
• Lithium Battery provided for memory backup
• Ringer Volume Control
• Extra long 10’ Replaceable coiled handset cord
• Desk or Wall mountable
• Extremely compact size to fit in any home
• Attractive design to complement most decors
Tone/Pulse Switchable
• Touch-Tone dialing
• Pushbutton Pulse dialing
• Any combination of Tone and Pulse for access to long distance
services without added monthly Tone Access line charge
• Hearing Aid Compatible
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Deluxe Answerer Features
• 10 Touch–Tone Remote Control Functions
-Playback Messages
-Reset Messages
-Remote “ON”
-Remote Memo
-Rewind
-Retrieve messages when tape is full
-Change outgoing message
-Announcement Breakthrough
-Room Monitor
-Fast Forward
• Voice Time/Day Stamp–answerer will tell you the time and
day each message was received
• Single microcassette for recording of your own outgoing
announcement and incoming messages
• Music during tape shuttle
• Auto Disconnect–stops outgoing announcement when any
extension phone is picked up
• One-Touch operation for ease of use
• Remote “ON” in case you forget to turn on the Answerer
before you leave home
• LED Call Counter–informs you exactly how many messages
you have
• Call Screening Speaker
• Power Failure Protection
• Memo permits use as an electric memo pad
• Super VOX
party hangs up
• FCC registered
• UL listed
• One-Year Limited Warranty
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automatically disconnects when the calling
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ANSWERPHONE
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP
LO
VOLUME
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MEMO MESSAGE RESET PLAY•STOP ANSWER ON/OFF
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FLASH REDIAL
MESSAGES
MEMORY
STORE/IN DIAL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0 #
ABC DEF
OPER
EMERGENCY
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MNOJKLGHI
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WXYTUVPRS
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POWER VDC
PHONE LINE
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HI
RINGER VOLUME
LO
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ONE
PULSE
HI
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CONTROLS and FEATURES
1.
Hook Switch
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Handset Hook
mounted on the wall.
3.
Handset
conversation.
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Flash Button
such as call waiting.
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Memory Store/In Button
phone memory.
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Base Jack
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Handset Jack
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(*) and (#)
service functions.
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Memory Dial Button
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Redial Button
as pause function in memory storage of phone numbers.
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Emergency Quick Dial Buttons
dialing of up to 3 important telephone numbers by
pressing A, B, or C.
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Directory Card
phone memory.
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Telephone Key Pad
into phone memory, and selects 1-9 stored numbers.
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Phone Line Jack
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Base Plate
or with a wall mount installation.
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Ringer Volume
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Pulse/Tone Switch
phone system.
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Handset Coiled Cord
– Connects and disconnects the telephone.
– Holds the handset in place when
– Contains transmitter and receiver for phone
– Creates a signal for special services
– Stores phone numbers in
– Jack for coil cord.
– Jack for coil cord.
– Used in touch tone mode for special
– Dials stored phone numbers.
– Redials last number dialed and acts
– Provide instant
– Listing space for names/numbers in
– Dials, enters phone numbers
– Connects the supplied modular cord.
–Enables the phone to be used on a table top,
– Sets ringer volume Hi, Lo, or Off.
– Sets the dialing mode to match your
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CONTROLS and FEATURES
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Door
– Opens for access to controls of the answering
system.
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Announcement Button
allows playback to review.
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Time Day Set
message added to incoming messages.
Hour Button
Minute Button
Day/Time Check Button
provides audible time/day setting status.
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On/Off Button and Indicator Light
function on or off.
Light ON:
Light OFF:
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Play/Stop Button
answering system and stops recorded message playback.
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Message Reset Button
messages.
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Messages Indicator
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Mic
– Microphone picks up voice to record announcements
or memos.
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Memo Button
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Speaker
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Power Jack
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Volume
30.
*Security Code
limits remote access to your messages (on bottom of
unit, not shown).
– Allows setting of time day stamp
– Sets the hour.
– Sets the minute.
Answerer is on,
Answerer is off.
– Records memo in answering system.
– AC/DC Adapter input.
– Sets message volume for answering system.
– Factory preset three-digit number that
– Records outgoing greeting or
– Sets day of the week. Also
– Turns answer
– Plays messages stored in
– Resets and clears all
– Displays number of messages.
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TO STORE TELEPHONE
NUMBERS IN MEMORY
1. LIFT HANDSET
A
2. PRESS STORE/IN
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4. PRESS STORE/IN
5. PRESS MEMORY
LOCATION
6.WRITE NAME ON
MEMORY CARD
FLASH REDIAL
STORE/IN DIAL
MC-30
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MICROCASSETTE
MINUTE
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MEMO MESSAGE RESET PLAY•STOP ANSWER ON/OFF
MESSAGES
MEMORY
ABC DEF
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
MNOJKLGHI
WXYTUVPRS
OPER
0 #
CONTROLS and FEATURES
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ANNOUNCEMENT
HOUR
DAY
TIME CHECK
EMERGENCY
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PHONE LINE
POWER VDC
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HI
RINGER VOLUME
LO
OFF
TONE
PULSE
HI
VOLUME
LO
*Security Code, on bottom of unit, not shown.
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INSTALLATION – DESK OR TABLE TOP
Follow these steps to connect your new Answer-
TM
Phone
for proper operation. Make sure you
have a modular telephone jack and a standard
AC electrical outlet near the place you have
chosen to install your Answer-Phone
1.
Connect the Coiled Cord
TM
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Plug one end of the coiled cord to the
handset and plug the other into the handset
jack. Place the handset in the cradle.
2.
Connect the Long Telephone Line Cord
Plug one end of the line cord into the
PHONE LINE
plug on the unit. Plug the other
end into the telephone outlet. An RJ11C
outlet jack is required. If you don’t have an
RJ11C, an adapter can be purchased from
any telephone store.
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A.Introduction
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B.Installation for Desk or
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ANSWERPHONE
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP
MEMO MESSAGE RESET PLAY•STOP ANSWER ON/OFF
FLASH REDIAL
MESSAGES
MEMORY
STORE/IN DIAL
ABC DEF
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
OPER
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EMERGENCY
1
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MNOJKLGHI
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4
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WXYTUVPRS
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PHONE LINE
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