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2-9868

Digital Answerer
User's Guide

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Page 1: ...2 9868 Digital Answerer User s Guide We bring good things to life ...

Page 2: ... compliance with parts 15 and 68 FCC Rules and Regulations 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating among other information the FCC Registration 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 c...

Page 3: ...ATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2 INTERFERENCE INFORMATION 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4 PARTS CHECKLIST 4 MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS 4 INSTALLING THE BATTERY 4 INSTALLATION 5 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOVING THE ANSWERER 6 SETUP 6 RECORDING THE GREETING 6 REVIEWING THE SETTINGS 7 CHANGING THE SETTINGS 7 SETTING THE TIME 7 TO SET THE HOUR ...

Page 4: ...rtment door INSTALLING THE BATTERY In the event of a power loss a 9 volt battery not included enables the answerer to retain messages stored in memory To install the battery 1 Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit by loosening the screw with a Phillips screw driver Lift the door 2 Connect a fresh 9 volt alkaline battery not included The large and small contacts on the batte...

Page 5: ... your telephone into the jack on the back of the answerer marked PHONE You don t have to connect your telephone in order for the answerer to record incoming messages INSTALLATION INFORMATION Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been discon nected at the network interface Use caution when installin...

Page 6: ...nes SETUP RECORDING THE GREETING Before using your new answerer 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 After tone record message When recording the greeting you should be about 6 inches from the unit Eliminate as much background noise as possible 1 Prepare your gr...

Page 7: ...ss and release NEXT or PREVIOUS until the unit announces the correct hour 2 Once the hour is set press SET to enter the minutes menu TO SET THE MINUTES 1 Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS until the unit announces the correct minutes 2 Once the minutes are set press SET to enter the day menu NOTE To scroll from one setting to the next press and release SET To exit the change list press ALL or NEW ...

Page 8: ...rer to pick up 2 Once the rings to answer is set press SET to enter the incoming message length menu SETTING THE INCOMING MESSAGE LENGTH The unit announces the current message length To change press NEXT or PREVIOUS To set and go on to the next item press SET 1 Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS until the unit announces the correct incoming message length 2 Once the length is set press SET to ente...

Page 9: ...lease NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose the third digit Only the third digit will change 6 Once you have the desired third digit press SET to save it The answerer repeats all the settings NEW button ALL button VOLUME buttons PLAY STOP ALL NEW MIC ANSWER ON OFF GREETING MESSAGES ERASE NEXT VO L U M E PREVIOUS S E T M E M O TAPELESS MESSAGING SYSTEM VOICE TIME DAY STAMP PREVIOUS button SET button NEXT butt...

Page 10: ...ls after 10 rings but doesn t play the greeting The answerer doesn t take messages when it is off Indicator is on Answerer is on Indicator is off Answerer is off but you might still have messages MESSAGES INDICATOR The MESSAGES indicator lets you know when you have new or old messages Indicator is on There are no new messages but there are old ones Indicator is off There are no messages or the ans...

Page 11: ... To stop playback press and release ALL or NEW again To restart the message that is playing press and hold PREVIOUS To go back to the beginning of a previous message press and release PREVIOUS To skip to the beginning of the next message press and release NEXT To fast forward within a message press and hold NEXT To erase a message while it is playing press and release the ERASE button The answerer...

Page 12: ... a memo depends on how many messages are currently stored by the answerer 2 WAY RECORD To record a phone conversation press and release the MEMO button Press MEMO again or ALL or NEW when finished A phone must be off the hook to record The unit treats the 2 way recorded conversation as a message as the MESSAGES indicator shows NOTE The length of time for recording a conversation depends on how man...

Page 13: ...the beep that follows the greeting enter your 3 digit security code To bypass the greeting you can enter your 3 digit security code any time while the greeting is playing 3 The unit plays the remote menu 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 ...

Page 14: ...t generate electrical noise for example motors or fluorescent lamps DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping answerer and or other rough treatment Clean with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship it at a later date ...

Page 15: ...er s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain service call Consumer Information at 1 800 448 0329 Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase date __________________________________ Nam...

Page 16: ...the electrical outlet and plug it back in to reset the answerer If that doesn t work unplug the power cord from the back of the unit and plug it back in This is a complete reset Can t hear messages Adjust volume control Unit announces Battery Low Install a new 9 volt alkaline battery Can t restart message You must play message for at least 5 seconds before pressing REVIEW button Messages indicator...

Page 17: ...information 2 L Leaving a memo 12 Limited warranty 18 M MESSAGES indicator 10 Modular jack requirements 4 Moving the answerer 6 P Parts checklist 4 Playing messages 11 R Remote access 13 S Screening calls auto disconnect feature 12 Service 15 Setting the incoming message length 8 Setting the rings to answer 8 Setting the security code 9 Setting the time 7 Setup 6 T To access your answerer 13 To se...

Page 18: ...ipped to you prepaid freight What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer Installation and set up service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased or servi...

Page 19: ... message playback Turn on answerer 2 Turn off answerer 3 Leave a memo 4 press 6 again when finished Record greeting 5 press 6 again when finished Stop playback 6 during message playback To set security code 7 Play greeting 8 Erase message 0 Write your 3 digit security code here Digital Answerer 2 9868 1 Dial phone number of the answerer 2 Enter 3 digit security code during greeting or after the be...

Page 20: ...P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Model 2 9868 15380380 Rev 1 E S 98 51 Printed in China ...

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