GE 29893 User Manual
Speakerphone with
Digital Answering System
Call Waiting Caller ID Compatible
User's Guide
29893
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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68,
FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US 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.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68
rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to
be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
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.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this product does not
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer.
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 or 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.
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 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
US NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
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REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION........ 2
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NTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2
EARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC)........ 2
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EFORE Y OU BEGIN .............................. 5
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ARTS CHECKLIST ............................. 5
ELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ........ 5
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NSTALLATION ....................................... 6
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ESKTOP INSTALLATION...................... 6
ALL MOUNT INSTALLATION .............. 7
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OVING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ....... 8
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ELEPHONE SET UP .............................. 8
ISPLAY CONTRAST ........................... 9
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IME AND DATE ................................ 9
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ONTH ..................................... 10
OUR LOCAL AREA CODE .................11
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NCOMING MESSAGE LENGTH.............11
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OLL SAVER ............................... 12
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ECURITY CODE.............................. 12
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IALING MODE............................... 13
EGIONAL AREA CODES ................... 13
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ECORDING THE GREETING................ 14
THE LIGHTNING
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
ELEPHONE OPERATION ....................... 15
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ECEIVING A PHONE CALL ................ 15
LACING A PHONE CALL................... 15
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WITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER
HANDSET ......................... 16
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EMPORARY TONE DIALING ............... 16
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OLD ............................................ 17
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ANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME ......... 17
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NSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .......... 17
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ESSAGE VOLUME ...................... 18
UTODISCONNECT ........................... 18
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LAYING MESSAGES ........................ 18
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RASING MESSAGES ....................... 19
NDIVIDUAL MESSAGES ............ 19
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EAVING A MEMO ........................... 19
EMORY FULL ............................... 19
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EMOTE ACCESS............................. 20
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EMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS ........ 20
(Table of Contents continued on the
following page.)
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE 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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SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION .................. 21
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PEAKERPHONE LOCATION ................ 21
PEAKERPHONE USE ....................... 21
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PEAKERPHONE VOLUME .................. 21
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ALLER ID (CID) ............................... 22
UMMARY SCREEN ......................... 22
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ALL WAITING CALLER ID................ 22
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ECEIVING AND STORING CID
ECORDS ................................... 22
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EVIEWING CID RECORDS ................ 23
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RASING CID RECORDS ................... 23
IALING BACK CID PHONE
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NUMBERS .................................. 24
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HANGING THE DIAL BACK
FORMAT ................................. 24
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ISPLAY MESSAGES ............................ 25
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EMORY ........................................... 25
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TORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ...... 25
TORING CALLER ID RECORDS .......... 26
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NSERTING A PAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ................................. 27
HANGING A STORED NUMBER ......... 27
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IALING A STORED NUMBER ............. 27
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IALING A QUICK DIAL NUMBER ....... 27
EVIEWING STORED NUMBERS .......... 27
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HAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY ..... 28
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ENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 29
ERVICE ............................................ 29
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ROUBLESHOOTING T IPS ....................... 30
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NDEX ............................................... 32
IMITED W ARRANTY ............................ 34
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the following items:
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Coiled cord
AC power supply
Mounting bracket
Line cords
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular telephone jack,
which might look like the one pictured here, installed in your home.
If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to
find out how to get one installed.
Wall plate
Modular
telephone
line jack
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INSTALLATION
DESKTOP INSTALLATION
1. Plug the coiled cord into the jack on the handset and the jack on the side of the base.
2. Place the handset in the cradle.
3. Plug one end of the long straight telephone line cord into the LINE jack on the back of the
base, and plug the other end into a modular telephone (wall) jack.
4. Connect the power supply into the POWER 9V AC jack on the back of the base. Plug the
other end into an electrical (AC) outlet. The unit beeps once and is ready for setup or to
answer calls with the default greeting and settings.
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NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse
(rotary) dialing, see “Setting the Dialing Mode.” If you don’t know which type of service
you have, check with the phone company.
CAUTION: Only use the ATLINKS USA 5-2434 power supply that came with this
unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Carefully turn the phone over. Detach the mounting
bracket by pressing the tabs in. Turn the bracket
around so that it looks like the diagram. Align the
tabs on the bracket with the slots on the base and
gently press the bracket down until it snaps into
place. Turn the phone back over.
2. Plug one end of the short telephone line cord into the
LINE jack on the back of the base, and feed the cord
through the grooves on the bottom of the base so
that the phone rests flat against the wall. Plug the
other end into a modular telephone (wall) jack.
3. Connect one end of the power supply to the POWER
9V AC jack on the back of the base. Plug the other end
into an electrical (AC) outlet. The unit beeps once and
is ready for setup or to answer calls with the default
greeting and settings.
4. Remove the handset hook, turn it upside down, and
press it back into the slot until it clicks into place. This
prevents the handset from falling out of the cradle
while hanging on the wall.
5. Plug the coiled cord into the jack on the handset and
the jack on the side of the base.
6. Slip the mounting holes (on bottom of unit) over the
wall plate posts and slide the base down into place.
7. Place the handset in the cradle.
NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing. To change to pulse
(rotary) dialing, see “Setting the Dialing Mode.” If you don’t know which type of service
you have, check with the phone company.
Handset hook
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CAUTION: Only use the ATLINKS USA 5-2434 power supply that came with this
unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
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MOVING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
1. Disconnect the phone line from the modular telephone (wall) jack.
2. Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet.
3. Move the unit and line cords to the desired location.
4. Connect the power supply to an electrical (AC) outlet. The display shows that the
messages have not been erased.
5. Connect the phone line.
6. Reset the time/date settings or wait for the next call to set them automatically.
TELEPHONE SET UP
You can customize the following settings to suit
your needs.
Display Contrast Selects the display
contrast.
Time/Date Sets the time and date.
Local Area Code Sets your local area code
for Dial Back.
Message Length Sets the length of time
allowed for
incoming messages.
Rings to Answer Selects the number of
rings before the unit
answers.
Remote Access Sets your 3-digit code
used for remote access
to the unit.
Dialing Sets the phone for tone
or pulse dialing.
Regional Area Codes Sets your regional area
codes if you have
multiple area codes
where you live.
Display Contrast 3
Time/Date 12 a.m. 1/01
Local Area Code – – –
Message Length 2 minutes
Rings to Answer 4
Security Code 123
Dialing Tone
Regional Area Codes – – –
Default Settings
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DISPLAY CONTRAST
FLASH
REDIAL/PAUSE
HOLD
mic
ON/OFF
VOL -
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MEM DIAL STORE
QUICK DIAL
MEM DIAL
SPEAKER
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This setting allows you to adjust the display contrast for
easier readability.
1. Press and release the MENU button until
CONTRAST
is displayed. The unit announces, “Setup
SET
menu. To change setting, use NEXT or PREVIOUS. To save a
setting, press ENTER.”
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to select the desired setting
or press the keypad number for the setting (1-5).
3. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. The unit
beeps.
NOTE: To skip to the next setting, press MENU. To
exit setup, press PLAY/STOP.
MENU button ENTER button
TIME AND DATE
NOTE: The telephone company sends the time and
date with the Caller ID information. The unit
automatically sets the time and date when the first
call is received (if it has not already been set).
HOUR
1. If you just adjusted the Display Contrast menu, skip to
step 2. If you haven’t adjusted any other setting, press
and release the MENU button until SET TIME/DATE is
displayed.
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to set the hour.
3. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. Now you’re
ready to enter the minutes.
NEXT buttonPREVIOUS button
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MINUTES
FLASH
REDIAL/PAUSE
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1. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to set the minutes.
2. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. Now you’re
ready to enter the time of day, AM or PM.
AM/PM
1. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to set the time of day.
2. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. Now you’re
ready to enter the month.
MONTH
1. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to set the month.
2. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. Now you’re
ready to enter the day.
ENTER button
DATE
1. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to set the date.
2. When finished, press ENTER to confirm.
TIP: You can use the keypad as a shortcut to enter
the time/date information.
For example, to enter 8:09 a.m. 7/4:
1. Press 08.
2. Press 09.
3. Press 1 (for a.m.).
4. Press 07.
5. Press 04.
6. Press ENTER.
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NEXT buttonPREVIOUS button
YOUR LOCAL AREA CODE
FLASH
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MEM DIAL
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1. If you just adjusted the T ime/Date menu, skip to step
2. If you haven’t adjusted any other setting, press and
release the MENU button until
LOCAL AREA CODE
is
displayed.
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to select the first digit.
3. Once the fir st digit is set, press ENTER.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until all the digits of the area code
are set.
5. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. The unit beeps.
NOTE: To skip to the next setting, press MENU. To
exit setup, press PLAY/STOP.
TIP: You can use the keypad to enter all the digits in one
step. To enter 317, press 3,1, and 7. Then press ENTER.
INCOMING MESSAGE LENGTH
This setting allows you to set the maximum length of
time allowed for incoming messages. You can choose
from 1-4 minutes.
1. If you just adjusted the Local Area Code menu, skip to
step 2. If you haven’t adjusted any other setting, press
and release the MENU button until
MESSAGE LENGTH
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS or press the k eypad number
(1-4) for the desired setting.
3. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. The unit
beeps.
NOTE: To skip to the next setting, press MENU. To
exit setup, press PLAY/STOP.
is displayed.
ENTER button
MENU button
PLAY/STOP
button
NEXT buttonPREVIOUS button
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RINGS TO ANSWER
FLASH
REDIAL/PAUSE
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This setting allows you to set the number of rings before
the unit answers a call. You can choose from 2-8 or Toll
Saver (see “Toll Saver.”)
1. If you just adjusted the Message Length menu, skip to
step 2. If you haven’t adjusted any other setting, press
and release the MENU button until
ANS
is displayed.
SET RINGS TO
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS or press the k eypad number
(2-8, Toll Saver) for the desired setting.
3. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. The unit beeps.
NOTE: To skip to the next setting, press MENU. To
exit setup, press PLAY/STOP.
MENU button
PLAY/STOP
button
TOLL SAVER
Toll Saver can save you the cost of a call when you
access your messages from another phone:
• If you have new messages, the unit answers after the
2nd ring.
• If you have no new messages, the unit answers after
the 5th ring.
You can hang up after the 3rd ring and save the pay
telephone or long distance charge.
SECURITY CODE
This feature allows you to change the factory default
remote access code used for remote access to you
answering system. The default code is 123.
1. If you just adjusted the Rings to Answer menu, skip to
step 2. If you haven’t adjusted any other setting, press
and release the MENU button until
is displayed.
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REMOTE ACCESS
NEXT buttonPREVIOUS button
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to select the first digit.
FLASH
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3. Once the fir st digit is set, press ENTER.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until all the digits of the security
code are set.
MENU button
5. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. The unit beeps.
NOTE: To skip to the next setting, press MENU. To
exit setup, press PLAY/STOP.
TIP: You can use the keypad to enter all the digits in one
step. To enter 456, press 4,5, and 6. Then press ENTER.
DIALING MODE
This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone)
or pulse (rotary) mode dialing. The phone is
automatically set for touch-tone use.
1. If you just adjusted the Remote Access menu, skip to step
2. If you haven’t adjusted any other setting, press and
release the MENU button until
DIALING
is displayed.
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS or press the k eypad number
for the desired setting (1 for pulse, 2 for tone).
3. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. The unit beeps.
NOTE: To skip to the next setting, press MENU. To
exit setup, press PLAY/STOP.
REGIONAL AREA CODES
Depending on your area, you may need to set regional
area codes. These are needed in order for the phone to
determine the number format to be displayed when a
valid Caller ID signal is received. Calls received that
match any of the regional area codes are displayed as 10
digits. If the number is not displayed correctly, the
phone may not be able to dial back the number
properly. You can store up to 6 regional area codes.
ENTER button
PLAY/STOP
button
NEXT buttonPREVIOUS button
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You may need to use this feature if you have:
FLASH
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• Overlapping area codes
MENU button
• Areas that require 10-digit dialing.
1. If you just adjusted the Dialing menu, skip to step 2. If
you haven’t adjusted any other setting, press and
release the MENU button until
REGIONAL AC#
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displayed. The fir st digit of code #1 flashes.
2. Use NEXT or PREVIOUS to set the fir st digit.
3. Press ENTER. The next digit flashes.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until all the digits of the regional
area code are set.
5. When finished, press ENTER to confirm. The unit beeps.
NOTE: If you don’t want to enter any more area
codes, press MENU. To exit setup, press PLAY/STOP.
NOTE: You can use MENU at any time to scroll
through the settings. Also, if you don’t make a
selection within 30 seconds, the unit automatically
exits the setup menu.
TIP: You can use the keypad to enter all the digits in one
step. To enter 891, press 8,9, and 1. Then press ENTER.
RECORDING THE GREETING
Before using your new answering system, 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, "We are unable to take your call. Please leave a message.
Thank you for calling."
When recording the greeting you should be about 6
inches from the unit. Eliminate as much background
noise as possible.
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NEXT buttonPREVIOUS button
1. Prepare your greeting.
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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 for calling.
2. Hold down the GREETING button. The unit announces
“Record your greeting after the tone,” and displays
GREETING RECORD. After the tone, you have 30
seconds to record your greeting.
3. Release GREETING when you finish.
•To review the greeting, press and release
GREETING. The unit plays back your greeting
automatically.
•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 ERASE
when the greeting is playing.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
RECEIVING A PHONE CALL
1. When the phone rings and the caller’s information
shows on the display, lift the handset or press the
SPEAKER button and begin your conversation.
2. You can adjust the volume of the caller’s voice by
pressing the VOL up or down buttons.
PLACING A PHONE CALL
1. Lift the handset or press the SPEAKER button and
wait for a dial tone.
2. Dial the telephone number you wish to call.
3. You can adjust the volume of the caller’s voice by
pressing the VOL up or down buttons.
ERASE button
GREETING
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SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEAKER AND
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HANDSET
You can switch between speakerphone and handset
while the phone is dialing a number, or anytime during
a conversation.
• Speaker to Handset — Pick up the handset.
• Handset to Speaker —
Press SPEAKER, then hang
up handset.
TEMPORARY TONE DIALING
If you have pulse service, you can temporarily change
from pulse to tone service. After dialing the telephone
number, press and release the TONE (*) button on the
telephone. This allows access to phone services that
require a tone, such as banking and long-distance
services. After you hang up the handset, the telephone
automatically returns to pulse service.
FLASH
Press the FLASH but ton instead of using the hook switch to
activate customer calling services such as call waiting or call
transfer, which are provided by your local phone company.
REDIAL
Redial the last number you called by pressing the
REDIAL button after you get a dial tone.
REDIAL button
FLASH button
TONE button SPEAKER button
NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory the last
phone number you dialed (as many as 63 digits). If
you pressed any numbers after dialing the phone
number, (for example, when accessing a voice-menu
system) those numbers also are redialed.
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IMPORTANT: In the event of a power outage, your
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phone will still be able to make and receive calls,
though the ringer, speakerphone, and answering
system will not work.
HOLD
Press the HOLD button to place a call on hold. To remove
a call from hold:
• Pick up the handset.
•Turn on the speakerphone.
• Pick up an extension phone.
VOLUME
VOL buttons
RINGER VOLUME
HOLD button
Use the VOL buttons to adjust the loudness of the ringer
when the handset is in the cradle of the base. The phone
gives a sample ring when adjusting.
HANDSET RECEIVER VOLUME
Use the VOL buttons to adjust the handset listening
volume when it is not in the cradle.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
When a call comes in, the unit will ring the number of times set, play the greeting, and record
the incoming call.
You can:
• Answer the call before the unit answers.
• Pick up the phone during the greeting.
• Listen to the incoming message (Call screening).
• Pick up the phone during the incoming message, if desired.
• Disconnect the caller by pressing the STOP button.
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MESSAGE VOLUME
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Use the VOL buttons to adjust the volume when playing
back messages and while reviewing or changing the setting.
AUTODISCONNECT
Autodisconnect is a feature that tells the unit to stop
playing the greeting or recording when a extension
phone is picked up. Sometimes you may pick up and the
machine keeps playing the greeting. This is normal. If
you want to pick up the phone during the greeting play,
wait about two seconds after the system answers before
picking up a phone.
If the greeting continues to play after picking up an
extension phone, press the STOP button.
PLAY/STOP
button
VOL button
PLAYING MESSAGES
Use the PLAY/STOP button to play messages. The unit
first plays new messages in the order received. If there
are no messages, the unit announces, “You have no
messages.” If there are no new messages, the old
messages are played back.
•To play messages, press and release PLAY/STOP.
•To stop playback, press and release PLAY/STOP again.
•To restart the message that is playing, press and hold
PREVIOUS until the message restarts.
•To replay the previous message, press and release PREVIOUS.
•To play the next message, press and release NEXT.
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Current messages
Time Date Current call
MSG
12:15 PM 8/24
1-317-555-1234
JOHN SMITH
NEW CALL
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Caller ID phone number
Caller ID name
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ERASING MESSAGES
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INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES
You can erase a message itself, leaving the Caller ID
information.
• While the message is playing, press and release
ERASE. The unit erases the current message and
announces, “Message erased.”
ALL MESSAGES
You can also erase all the old messages only, leaving
the new messages and Caller ID information.
While the unit is in ready-to-answer mode, press and
hold ERASE until the unit announces, “Messages erased.”
• New messages can not be erased in this way. To erase
new messages, play them then press ERASE during
play back.
LEAVING A MEMO
Use the MEMO button to record a specific message for
others who have access to the unit.
1. Press and hold the MEMO button. The unit
announces, “Record your memo after the tone.”
2. Record your message after the beep.
3. Release MEMO when you’re finished talking. The unit
treats the memo as a message, as the display shows.
MEMORY FULL
When the unit's memory is full, it answers after 10 rings
and announces, “Memory is full. No messages will be recorded.”
A 20-second waiting period follows, allowing you to
enter your security code.
ERASE button
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REMOTE ACCESS
You can access your answering system from any touch-tone phone from another location by
entering your 3-digit security code (the default security code is 1 2 3, but you can change it.)
Be aware that remote functions do not work with rotary or push-button pulse-dialing
phones.
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. The unit
confirms your code with a beep. To bypass the greeting, you can enter your 3-digit
security code any time while the greeting is playing.
The unit waits for a remote command for 20 seconds after the correct security code has been
entered. Menu selections can be made while the menu is playing.
NOTE: The unit answers on the 10th ring when it is turned off or the memory is full. To
access the answering system, enter the 3-digit security code after the beep. If memory is
full, play messages and erase some of them to restore memory.
NOTE: After the unit plays the remote menu, it waits 20 seconds for a command, then
disconnects.
REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS
Play new message 1
Play all messages 2
Repeat messages (during message playback) 5
Play previous message (during message playback) 6
Skip to next message (during message playback) 7
Erase message (during message playback) 0
Stop playback (during message playback) 4
Turn answering system on/off 3
End call 4
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SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION
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SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the
following:
• Areas with high background noise. (The microphone
might pick up these sounds and prevent the
speakerphone from going into the receiving mode
when you finish talking.)
• Surfaces affected by vibration.
•Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard,
or next to a cabinet, which can generate an echo
effect.
SPEAKERPHONE USE
Note the following guidelines when using the
speakerphone:
• The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio in
that you can only listen or talk at one time.
• Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be
clearly heard by the person to whom you are talking.
•You can adjust the speaker volume by pressing the
VOL up or down buttons.
• The speakerphone indicator comes on when the
speakerphone is in use.
SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME
Use the VOL buttons to adjust the speakerphone
listening volume while it is in use.
VOL buttons
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