GE Answering Machine 2 9876 User Manual

2.  
Connect the Line Cord  
5.  
6.  
Set Day  
ANSWERER OPERATION  
F. Recording A Memo  
Press and hold the desired MAILBOX button. Recording will start after the  
beep. Speak into the microphone and release the Mailbox button when  
finished. Another beep will indicate the end of the recording and the  
MESSAGES indicator will be advanced by one count.  
ANSWERER OPERATION  
J. Volume Control  
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NTRODUCTION  
CONTROLS and FEATURES  
B. Answerer Controls  
2-9876  
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 RJ11C outlet jack is required. If you don't  
have this type of outlet jack, an adapter can be purchased from  
any telephone store.  
a) Advance the day by pressing and  
holding the DAY/TIME CHECK  
button until the Voice announces  
each day in sequence.  
B. Operational Summary  
TIME/DAY SET  
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.  
You can use the volume control on the  
side of the Answerer to adjust the volume  
of the system's speaker. Rotate the knob  
until you find a comfortable volume level.  
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Digital  
Telephone Answerer  
User's Guide  
HOUR MINUTE DAY/CTHIEMCEK  
b) Release the button at correct day.  
ANSWERING SYSTEM  
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP  
Checking theTime/Day Stamp:  
a) Tap the DAY/TIME CHECK button.  
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Note: A recorded MEMO is then treated like any other message stored in a  
specific mailbox.  
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.  
POWER  
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9V DC  
TOLL  
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b) The Voice will respond with the  
current time and day.  
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TO WALL  
OUTLET  
FRM  
TELEPHONE  
MESSAGES  
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MESSAGES  
Note: A time check can be made at anytime answering system is not in use.  
K. Screening Your Calls  
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When you are at home, you can use your new system to:  
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Important: If theTime/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."  
ERASE  
ERASE  
Two settings are essential to using the Answerer's Call Screening  
feature  
INSTANT REPLAY  
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 microphone.  
Erase or save all messages. Erase or save selected messages.  
INSTANT REPLAY  
ANNOUNCE 1 ANNOUNCE 2  
ANSWER ON  
REVIEW  
STOP  
SKIP  
ANNOUNCE  
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ANNOUNCE  
2
REVIEW  
STOP  
SKIP  
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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.  
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ANSWER ON  
1. Turn the Answerer ON.  
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VOLUME  
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MAILBOX  
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MAILBOX  
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2. Set the VOLUME to a level that  
can be heard from wherever  
you are.  
MAIN  
MAILBOX  
2
MAILBOX  
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MAIN  
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ANSWER ON  
TO SET HOUR: HOLD HOUR FOR FAST CHANGE, TAP HOUR FOR SLOW CHANGE.  
TO SET MINUTE: HOLD MINUTE FOR FAST CHANGE, TAP MINUTE FOR SLOW CHANGE.  
TO SET DAY: HOLD DAY/TIME CHECK  
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STOP AT CORRECT DAY. TO CHECK TIME/DAY: TAP DAY/TIME CHECK  
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TO RECORD MEMO: PRESS MEMO  
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ALL MAILBOX LIGHTS WILL FLASH. PRESS AND HOLD DESIRED MAILBOX  
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.  
C. Recording And Playback Of Outgoing  
INCOMING  
POWER  
BUTTON, SPEAK AFTER TONE..,RELEASE WHEN FINISHED.  
TO ERASE INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES: PRESS AND RELEASE ERASE AT ANYTIME  
MESSAGES  
RING SELECT  
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MESSAGE IS BEING PLAYED TONE  
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9V DC  
TOLL  
SAVER  
WILL SOUND, MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED AND NEXT MESSAGE WILL START.  
TO ERASE ENTIRE MAILBOX: PRESS AND HOLD ERASE UNTIL YOU HEAR TONE AND ALL MAILBOX LIGHTS FLASH..,  
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TO WALL  
OUTLET  
FROM  
Announcements (OGAs)  
Your new Answerer is equipped with the  
capability of selecting one of two out-  
RELEASE. PRESS AND HOLD DESIRED MAILBOX BUTTON UNTIL YOU HEAR TONE..,RELEASE. ALL MAILBOX MESSAGES ERASED.  
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MINUTE MINUTE  
TELEPHONE  
TO RECORD YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: CHOOSE EITHER ANNOUNCE  
BUTTON SPEAK AFTER TONE..,RELEASE WHEN FINISHED.  
ANNOUNCEMENT NOTE: FOR CALLING PARTY TO LEAVE  
REQUIRED TO PRESS "1" (MAIN MAILBOX), "2" (MAILBOX 2), OR "3" (MAILBOX 3) BEFORE LEAVING MESSAGE. (TONE DIAL ONLY)  
IF NO KEY IS PRESSED MESSAGE WILL DEFAULT INTO MAIN MAILBOX.  
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE READ USE AND CARE GUIDE FOR DETAILS OF OPERATION.  
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OR ANNOUNCE  
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PRESS AND HOLD  
If a call comes in that you decide to take, lift the handset of any telephone  
on the line.The system will stop recording and you may speak to the caller.  
No further message space will be used by the call.  
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MESSAGE INTO  
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PARTICULAR MAILBOX THE PARTY IS  
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G. Message Counter Display Operation  
The MESSAGES indicator will display the following in the two-digit  
display.  
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When you are away, you can use any touch tone phone to:  
ANNOUNCE 1 ANNOUNCE 2  
going announcements (OGA). Before using  
4.  
Connect the Power Cord  
Plug the right angle plug on the power cord into the "POWER "  
jack at the rear of the unit.  
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Listen to messages in any mailbox.  
Bypass the announcement and leave a message quickly.  
Erase selected messages from memory.  
Skip through or repeat your messages.  
Turn your answering system on or off.  
Change your announcements.  
you should record an OGA. This is the  
announcement the caller will hear when  
the unit answers a call.  
1. If answerer is ON, the total  
number of messages in memory  
in all mailboxes will be displayed,  
00 to 40.  
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L. Setting The Ring Select Switch  
1.  
Announcement 1 recording/playback  
TIME/DAY SET  
VOLUME  
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Set the RING SELECT switch on the back of your Answerer to 2, 4, or Toll  
Saver to choose the number of rings before the system answers.  
INCOMING  
POWER  
INCOMING  
MESSAGES  
MESSAGES  
RING SELECT  
POWER  
RING SELECT  
a)To record an announcement, press and hold ANNOUNCE 1  
button. Wait for a beep. Speak clearly and close — about 9  
inches — to the microphone. Recording will stop whenbutton  
is released and another beep will sound.  
MESSAGES  
9V DC  
TOLL  
SAVER  
9V DC  
2. If answerer is OFF, the LED  
TOLL  
SAVER  
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HOUR MINUTE DAY/TCIHMEECK  
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TO WALL  
OUTLET  
FROM  
TELEPHONE  
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MINUTE MINUTE  
MINUTE  
MINUTE  
display show "— —".  
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Leave a memo.  
1. Position '2' — the unit will answer  
on the second ring.  
3. If answerer is not receiving AC  
power, the display will be blank.  
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 unauthorised use of remote operation.  
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2.  
Speaker — plays back messages and announcements.  
b) The LED above the button will stay ON.  
2. Position '4' — the unit will answer  
on the fourth ring.  
MESSAGES  
4. If a mailbox is selected to play,  
5.  
Plug in the Power Supply  
Mic — microphone picks up voice to record announcements or  
messages.  
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c)Tap ANNOUNCE 1 button and the unit will play back your OGA.  
the total number of messages in  
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.  
RING SELECT  
that mailbox will be displayed  
momentarily.Then, the display  
3. Position TOLL SAVER — the unit  
A voice menu is programmed into your new Answerer to guide you through  
remote operations.  
TOLL  
2 •  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Announce 1 — tapping selects and plays outgoing announcement  
2.  
3.  
Announcement 2 recording/playback  
will answer on the second ring  
SAVER  
(OGA) #1. Press and hold to record new greeting.  
will show the message number  
being played.  
if you have new messages and  
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MESSAGES  
a) To record an announcement press and hold ANNOUNCE 2 button.  
Wait for a beep. Speak clearly and close to the microphone.  
Recording will stop when the button is released and another beep  
will sound.  
Note: If message display flashes "00" and "Lo", then the unit does  
not detect fresh 9V battery in place.  
answer on the fourth ring if there  
are no new messages.  
Announce 2 — tapping selects and plays OGA # 2. Press and hold  
to record new greeting.  
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5. If the battery needs to be replaced  
or there is no battery installed,  
the LED display will flash "Lo".  
CONTROLS and FEATURES  
Answer On — turns answer function on or off. (Message indicator  
displays '— —" for off.)  
Use the TOLL SAVER setting when you will be calling from another  
location to check for messages. If you have new messages waiting the  
system will answer on the second ring. If there are no new messages, the  
phone will answer on the fourth ring. You can then hang up on the third  
ring to avoid paying long distance charges.  
b) The LED above the button will stay ON.  
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A. Answerer Features  
MESSAGES  
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6. If memory is full, the display will  
flash rapidly.  
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Message Indicator Display  
c)Tap ANNOUNCE 2 button and the unit will play back your OGA.  
Fully Digital (Tapeless recording)  
Erase — allows you to erase selected messages or all messages.  
ERASE  
STOP  
INSTANT REPLAY  
To record a new announcement, simply record over the old one.  
Better reliability than tape.  
ANNOUNCE  
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ANNOUNCE  
2
REVIEW  
SKIP  
Review — during playback, replays an earlier recorded message in  
sequence.  
No moving parts to break, jam, or wear out.  
Instant playback of incoming messages — no need to wait  
for a tape to fast forward or rewind.  
ANSWER ON  
MAILBOX  
2
MAILBOX  
3
MAIN  
9.  
Stop Button — stops functions.  
10. Skip — during playback, skips message and moves to the next in  
Fourteen minutes of total recording time or a maximum of 40 messages.  
sequence.  
Voice Time/Day Stamp answerer will tell you the time and day each  
message was received.  
11. Instant Replay — plays back the last 8 seconds of a message you're  
listening to.  
We bring good things to life.  
Digital Message Counter tells you the number of messages you have  
received.  
12. Mailbox 2 Tap to play messages in mailbox #2.  
13. Main Tap to play messages in main mailbox (Mailbox 1).  
14. Mailbox 3 Tap to play messages in mailbox #3.  
15. Slide Out Tray — contains Quick Reference Guide.  
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.  
INTRODUCTION  
ANSWERER OPERATION  
A. Answer On/Off  
D. Selection Of Announcement 1 or 2  
H. Automatic Answering Operation  
If the message indicator reads "— —", tap  
ANSWER ON button to turn answerer on.  
1.  
2.  
The selected OGA will have the LED ON over the button.  
Digital  
Telephone Answerer  
16. Incoming Messages — sets answerer to record messages up to 2  
MESSAGES  
Your new GE Model 2-9876Answerer 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.  
Tap the ANNOUNCE 1 or ANNOUNCE 2 button to select which an-  
nouncement you wish to greet caller. (The OGA will play back when  
selected.)  
minutes or 4 minutes in length.  
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Two Outgoing Announcements for added convenience.  
1.  
Rotate the VOLUME control to a comfortable level (usually midway.)  
When the system answers a call, the caller  
hears the selected outgoing announce-  
ment followed by a beep.  
17. Ring Select — selects number of rings (2, 4, orToll Saver)for  
answer function pick-up. The machine will answer on the number  
ring selected.  
MODEL 2-9876  
2.  
To turn off, press ANSWER ON. Voice will announce "Answer  
functions are off." The MESSAGES display will indicate "".  
Three Mailboxesto allow the caller to leave a message for any one of three  
parties.  
Please read this USE AND CARE GUIDE carefully to familiarise yourself  
with all the features of your new Answerer. Retain this guide for future  
reference.  
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Dial telephone number and wait  
for system to answer.  
3.  
If both announcement LED's are flashing, there are no valid recorded  
announcements, in which case the unit's built-in default outgoing  
announcement of "Please leave message after tone" will be used  
to answer the phone.  
After the caller leaves a message, the  
answerer notes the time and day at the  
end of the message. The message is  
stored in the selected mailbox and the  
MESSAGES window displays the total  
number of messages currently stored in  
the answerer.  
ANSWER ON  
Note: The messages and setting contained within the Answerer  
will not erase when the unit is off. The unit simply does not answer  
incoming calls.  
Skip messages, forward or backward, instantly with the tap of a button.  
18. Power Jack — AC/DC Adapter input jack. Also provides Answerer  
Message counter will tell you what message number is playing.  
reset.  
Press any key for OGA  
(Outgoing Announcement) bypass  
Selective erase message function lets you save important messages, or  
messages for other people.  
19. Line Jack — connects to telephone wall jack.  
20. Line Jack — connects answerer to telephone.  
21. Volume — sets volume for unit.  
FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ONTHE BOTTOM OFTHE BASE.  
LOAD NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF BASE.  
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON LAST PAGE OFTHIS GUIDE.  
3.  
To turn on, press ANSWERER 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.  
Enter 3-digit security code  
after transfer tone.  
MESSAGES  
ANNOUNCE 1 ANNOUNCE 2  
Instant Replay plays back the last 8 seconds of a message you're listening  
to.  
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Enter Touch Tone Command,  
or  
22. Time/Day Set — allows setting of time/day stamp which is added  
after incoming messages.  
Beeperless remote message retrieval with 10 functions and a voice menu  
to assist you. Messages are automatically saved unless you intentionally  
erase them.  
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Parts Check List  
Hour button — sets the hour.  
1.  
The Auto Disconnect Feature  
Press  
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for Voice Menu.  
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.  
ANSWER ON  
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VOLUME  
Minute Button — sets the minute.  
Lifting the HANDSET on any telephone on the same line while the  
answerer is recording a phone message will automatically interrupt  
and stop the answerer portion of the unit. This allows you to screen  
your calls.  
E. Typical Announcements That Refer Callers To  
Mailboxes  
Day/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 2-9876 Answerer  
from another location. (Security Code can be found on the bottom of the  
answerer).  
MESSAGES  
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Hang up.  
Call Screening Speaker  
Memo Recording — allows local message recording.  
Toll Saver — for remote operation.  
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Since your new answerer has the advanced feature of being supplied  
with three Mailboxes (Main Mailbox, Mailbox 2 and Mailbox 3) a calling  
party using a touch tone telephone may choose to leave a message in a  
particular mailbox. (A party calling from a rotary phone can only leave a  
message in the main mailbox.)  
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ANSWERER  
2.  
The Super "VOX" Feature  
ANSWERING SYSTEM  
VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP  
Message Control — allows you to set the Answerer to either accept mes-  
sages up to two minutes or four minutes.  
9-volt battery compartment — located on the bottom of the answerer.  
Write 3-digit security code in boxes.  
Super VOX is a sound recognition feature built into the electronics  
of your answerer.This feature saves memory space by hanging up  
when: the caller hangs up; it hears a dial tone; or, call progress  
signals (computer or FAX signals) are heard.  
B. Setting The Time/Day Stamp  
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.  
Battery Backup — holds messages, time/day clock and announcements  
during temporary power outages (9 volt battery required.)  
For a calling party to leave a message into a particular mailbox, the party  
is required to press '1' for the main mailbox, '2' for mailbox 2, or '3' for  
mailbox 3, from the calling phone. If pressed during the OGA or within  
five seconds after the beep at the end of the OGA, the unit will announce  
"Leave Message," beep, and then start recording for that particular mail-  
box. If no key is pressed the message will go into the main mailbox.  
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Battery Lo Indicator digital display flashes "Lo" when battery needs to be  
replaced.  
Note: Message recording will be terminated in any one of the  
following conditions:  
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2.  
3.  
Rotate the VOLUME control to a comfortable level (usually midway.)  
TheTime/Day Stamp controls are located on the side of the Answerer.  
Set hour  
INSTALLATION  
ERASE  
INSTANT REPLAY  
Two-Year Limited Warranty  
Digital  
Telephone Answerer  
1. The STOP button is pressed.  
2. An extension phone is picked up.  
3. Super VOX times out.  
ANNOUNCE 1 ANNOUNCE 2  
ANSWER ON  
REVIEW  
STOP  
SKIP  
A. Setting Up The Answerer  
Follow these steps to set up your new Desktop GE Model 2-9876 Answerer  
for proper operation.  
a) Advance the hour by pressing and  
holding or tapping the HOUR button  
MODEL 2-9876  
Example Greetings  
MAILBOX  
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MAILBOX  
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MAIN  
4. The maximum message length time is reached (2 minutes or 4  
minutes).  
until the Voice indicates the appro-  
priate hour, 1-12.  
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Dial telephone number and wait  
for system to answer.  
1.  
Install the 9 Volt Battery  
Example A: "Hello, we cannot come to the phone right now. If you are  
calling from a touch tone phone, press '2' to leave a message for Mary,  
press '3' to leave a message for Kathy, or wait for the tone and leave a  
message in our Main Mailbox. Thank you."  
The 9 volt battery will provide back-up power during 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.  
5. Recording memory is full (14 minutes total).  
6. Dial tone is detected.  
Note:Voice will announce "AM"or "PM"  
as it reaches one o'clock while advancing  
hours.  
Press any key for OGA  
(Outgoing Announcement) bypass  
Enter 3-digit security code  
after transfer tone.  
Example B: "Hello, this is XYZ company. We cannot take your call right  
now. If you are calling from a touch tone phone, press '1' to leave a  
message for the receptionist, press '2' to leave a message for accounting,  
or press '3' to leave a message for sales, or wait for the tone and leave a  
message in our Main Mailbox. Thank you."  
b) Release the button when the correct  
hour is voiced.  
I.  
Setting The Answerer For Incoming Messages Time  
Limit  
TIME/DAY SET  
Enter Touch Tone Command,  
or  
4.  
Set Minute  
1.  
Setting the INCOMING MESSAGES  
switch on the back of the Answerer  
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.  
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CAUTION:  
Press  
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for Voice Menu.  
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DBACRTLPHONE  
HOUR MINUTE DAY/CTHIEMCEK  
LUGPHONE  
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ALBFORE  
INCOMING  
MESSAGES  
AC POWER SUPPLY  
WITH POWER CORD  
Note: The fourteen-minute all-digital memory is shared between the  
announcements and all messages and memos. The briefer your announce-  
ments, the more memory there will be left for messages.  
to 2 MINUTE position allows the  
caller to leave messages up to 2  
minutes in length.  
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Hang up.  
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ONE TELEPHONE LINE CORD  
b) Tapping the button advances minute  
by single digits 0, 1, 2, 3...59.  
TIME/DAY SET  
2.  
Setting the INCOMING MESSAGES  
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MINUTE MINUTE  
switch on the back of the Answerer  
to 4 MINUTE position allows the  
caller to leave messages up to 4  
minutes in length.  
c) Pressing and holding the button  
advances minute by increments of  
five, 0, 5, 10, 15...55.  
Write 3-digit security code in boxes.  
HOUR MINUTE DAY/CTHIEMCEK  
Model 2-9876B  
20759290  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.,  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Printed in Malaysia  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
 

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