GE 347A8329-0001, 2-9827A User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Your GE Digital Answer-Phone™ is designed to give you flexibility in use, and high quality performance. To get the most from your new telephone, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. If you have any questions or problems, consult the Table of Contents, the Troubleshooting Guide, or the Index for the solution.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION AND SETUP ................................................................................................................... 2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN.......................................................................................................................2

BATTERY INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 3

TABLETOP INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4

WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 5

BATTERY LOW INDICATOR ................................................................................................................ 7

ANSWERING MACHINE SETUP ......................................................................................................... 7

CHOOSING/RECORDING AN OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT ...................................................................... 8

TELEPHONE OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 9

FLASH BUTTON ............................................................................................................................. 9

REDIAL BUTTON .......................................................................................................................... 10

TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE .......................................................................................................... 10

MEMORY DIALING ........................................................................................................................... 11

STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY................................................................................................... 11

DIALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY ............................................................................................... 12

ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 13

MESSAGE PLAYBACK ................................................................................................................... 13

ERASING MESSAGES DURING MESSAGE PLAYBACK .......................................................................... 13

LEAVING A MEMO ....................................................................................................................... 14

CALL SCREENING/AUTO DISCONNECT ............................................................................................. 14

TOLL SAVER FEATURE .................................................................................................................. 15

ACCESSING THE ANSWERER FROM ANOTHER LOCATION ...................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ................................................................................................................... 16

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 18

SERVICE ......................................................................................................................................... 18

INDEX ............................................................................................................................................ 19

LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................... 20

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.

WARNING:

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

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PARTS CHECKLIST

Your package should contain the following items:

ERASE

MESSAGES

ANSWER ON

PLAY

•

STOP

SKIP

REVIEW

MEMO

ANS. ON

MICBATT LOW

ANNOUNCE

REDIAL

FLASH

MEMORY DIAL

STORE

123

DEF

ABC

GHI JKL MNO

MEMORY LOG

1 27 38 49 50

Base unit

PQRS TUV WXYZ

OPER

6 9

Handset

Long handset cord

Phone line cord

AC power adapter 5-2399

2580059.12

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Your GE Digital Answer-Phone™ can be mounted on the wall or placed on a counter top or table top. After you decide which type of installation you want, refer to the appropriate installation diagram.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need a USOC: RJ11C type modular jack, similar to the one pictured here. If you don't have a modular jack, call your phone company to find out how to get one installed.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

In the event of a power loss, the 9-volt alkaline battery backup enables the answerer to retain messages stored in memory, the outgoing announcement, and time/day information.

1. Unplug the telephone line from the modular jack on the wall.

2. Open the battery compartment door with a flat tool.

3. Insert a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included), as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment.

4. Snap battery compartment door into place.

NOTE: When the battery needs to be replaced, the BATT. LOW indicator flashes.

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For your safety, please follow these precautions:

• Do not recharge, disassemble, mutilate, wet, or dispose of batteries in fire.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

• Replace with 9V battery only (not included).

• When replacing batteries, be sure to unplug the phone line from the unit before opening the battery compartment door and inserting the batteries.

BATTERY

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TABLETOP INSTALLATION

ANSWERER volume switch

PULSE/TONE switch

RINGER volume switch

1. Plug the telephone line cord into PHONE LINE jack on the back of the unit and the other end into a modular jack RJ11C .

2. Plug the handset cord into the handset and into the telephone jack on the left side of the unit.

3. Set the PULSE/TONE switch on the left side of the phone to TONE if you use touch-tone service; set it to PULSE if you have rotary service.

4. Adjust the RINGER volume switch on the left side of the phone to the desired setting (the phone will only ring with the ringer set to LO or HI).

5. Adjust the ANSWERER volume switch on the right side of the phone to the desired setting.

6. Plug the AC power adapter into the phone and into an AC outlet.

NOTE: Only use the Thomson 5-2399 AC adapter that came with this unit. Using other adapters may damage the unit.

NOTE: Make sure that you have inserted the battery before installing the phone. If you have not, see p. 3 for battery installation information.

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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

Your phone can be mounted on a wall phone plate (not included). Before you mount the phone on the wall, write down the 3-digit security code that is on the underside of the phone. You need to know this code in order to pick up your messages from another phone.

1. Rotate the handset hook one-half turn.

2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack marked PHONE LINE on the back of the unit. Wrap the excess cord around the plastic tabs. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a modular wall jack.

3. Attach the wall mount bracket by turning the T-shaped bracket upside down, as pictured. Then put the tabs at the bottom of the bracket into the matching slots near the bottom of the unit and snap the top tab into place.

4. Plug the AC adapter into the back of the phone and into an AC outlet.

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5. Slip the mounting holes over the wall plate posts and slide the unit down firmly into place.

6. Plug one end of the handset cord into the handset and the other end into the unit. Hang up the phone.

7. Set the PULSE/TONE switch on the left side of the phone to TONE if you use touch-tone service; set it to PULSE if you have rotary service.

8. Adjust the RINGER volume switch on the left side of the phone to the desired setting (the phone will only ring with the ringer set to LO or HI).

Mounting holes