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Model 29586

Digital Answerer with  

Call Waiting Caller ID and  

Speakerphone Telephone 

User’s Guide

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Page 1: ...Model 29586 Digital Answerer with Call Waiting Caller ID and Speakerphone Telephone User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ur 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 lin...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...Length 16 Setting the Recording Quality 16 Setting the Security Code 17 Setting the Display Contrast 17 Setting Your Local Area Code 18 Setting the Dialing Mode 18 Setting Day of Week 18 Setting the T...

Page 5: ...ENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE...

Page 6: ...how to get one installed Introduction CAUTION When using telephone equipment there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided wit...

Page 7: ...Never touch non insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Never install...

Page 8: ...button announce button VOL buttons flash exit button redial pause button Hook switch skip button Microphone PLAY STOP button dial button tone button message speed button display mute button Quick dial...

Page 9: ...hone Plug the other end into a wall jack 4 Connect the small end of the power adaptor into the POWER 7 5V AC jack on the back of the answerer Plug the other end into an AC power outlet The unit announ...

Page 10: ...line cord into the jack on the back of the base Wrap the extra line cord if any around the hooks provided on the wall mount 6 Connect the other end of the line cord into the wall phone jack 7 Connect...

Page 11: ...when your answering system answers a call If you don t record a greeting callers hear a default greeting which says We are not available to take your call Please leave a message Thank you for calling...

Page 12: ...ick 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 t...

Page 13: ...of a mistake in entering the number press DELETE to erase the last digit 4 You can adjust the volume of the caller s voice by pressing the VOL or buttons Switching between Speaker and Handset You can...

Page 14: ...ou dialed as many as 32 digits If you pressed any numbers after dialing the phone number for example when accessing a voice menu system those numbers also are redialed IMPORTANT In the event of a powe...

Page 15: ...Date Sets the time and date Language Selects English French or Spanish Setting the Rings to Answer This setting allows you to set the number of rings before the unit answers a call You can choose from...

Page 16: ...coming message You can choose from 1 4 minutes 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays MESSAGE LENGTH 2 Use SKIP or REPEAT for the desired setting 3 When finished press MENU to c...

Page 17: ...s entered press the MENU button to store the security code and go to the next setting NOTE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT NOTE If you make a mistake you can use SKIP o...

Page 18: ...TE To skip to the next setting press MENU To exit setup press EXIT Setting the Dialing Mode This adjustment allows you to select tone touch tone or pulse rotary mode dialing The phone is automatically...

Page 19: ...numbers to enter a two digit number to set the hour 3 When finished the cursor moves to the Minute field Now you re ready to enter the minutes Minutes 1 Use the keypad numbers to enter a two digit nu...

Page 20: ...d view Caller ID prompt messages in English French and Spanish 1 Press and release the MENU button until the screen displays ENG FRA ESP indicates which set up the unit is currently in 2 Use SKIP or R...

Page 21: ...Handset Volume Use the VOL or buttons to adjust the handset listening volume while it is in use Speakerphone Volume Use the VOL or buttons to adjust the speakerphone listening volume while it is in u...

Page 22: ...ays CID information transmitted by your local telephone company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone number and date and time Summary Screen The summary screen...

Page 23: ...one company This information can include the phone number date and time or the name phone number date and time The unit can store up to 60 CID memories for later review When the Caller ID memory is fu...

Page 24: ...be a valid number for dialing back used only in very limited areas Once you pickup the phone the number is automatically dialed If You Programmed Your Local Area Code 1 Use the SKIP or REPEAT buttons...

Page 25: ...r i e 555 5555 10 digits 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number i e 425 555 5555 11 digits long distance code 1 3 digit area code 7 digit telephone number i e 1 425 555 5555 4 To dial the displaye...

Page 26: ...save The unit will not dial a phone number in this mode The cursor automatically moves to the text line for name entry 5 Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated with the teleph...

Page 27: ...just entered More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys For example to enter the name BILL SMITH press the 2 key twice for the letter B Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I Press t...

Page 28: ...on 4 Press the memory location 0 9 A B C The number flashes if there is a number already stored in the memory location 5 Press the STORE button to enter the edit mode and then press the STORE button a...

Page 29: ...A Name and Number in Memory and use the DELETE button to delete the old number before entering the new number Dialing a Number Stored in Memory While On hook 1 Press the DIAL button 2 To select a memo...

Page 30: ...atically moves to the text line for name entry Use the number keys to enter the name of the person associated with the telephone number you just entered More than one letter is stored in each of the n...

Page 31: ...Pick up the handset or press SPEAKER 2 Press DIAL button then press number 6 for the memory location 3 Press DIAL button then press number 7 for the memory location 4 Press DIAL button then press numb...

Page 32: ...es 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 When playing messages the message number and the...

Page 33: ...messages can not be erased in this way To erase new messages play them then press DELETE during play back Leaving a Memo Use the MEMO button to record a specific message for others who have access to...

Page 34: ...reeting 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 th...

Page 35: ...te Number and the Caller ID information is withheld ERROR Caller information has been interrupted during transmission START END Indicates you are at the beginning or the end of the call record log MEM...

Page 36: ...mplete Was an extension phone picked up The caller left a message that is longer than the message length you set during setup Memory is full Won t respond to remote commands Must use a touch tone phon...

Page 37: ...one rings Be sure to wait until the second ring before answering Check all cabling to make sure that all connections are secure and not damaged Did you order Caller ID service from your local telephon...

Page 38: ...er because this will damage the finish Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship it at a later date Causes of Poor Reception Aluminum siding Foil backing on insulation Heating ducts and o...

Page 39: ...proved by Thomson Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain a replacement unit refer to the warranty included in this guide or call customer service...

Page 40: ...s within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send...

Page 41: ...ental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of any express or implied warranty on this product This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty...

Page 42: ...emory While On hook 29 Dialing Back 24 E Equipment Approval Information 2 Erase Messages 33 Erasing a Stored Number 28 F FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 3 Flash 14 G General Product Care 38 H Hear...

Page 43: ...he Incoming Message Length 16 Setting the Language 20 Setting the Recording Quality 16 Setting the Rings to Answer 15 Setting the Security Code 17 Setting the Time and Date 19 Setting Your Local Area...

Page 44: ...586 00024178 Rev 0 Dom E 08 14 Printed in China Thomson Inc 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1102 2008Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Visit our website at www GE com...

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