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
I
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.
1
2
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
CT
9V DC
TOLL
SAVER
•
b) The Voice will respond with the
current time and day.
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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
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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
1
ANNOUNCE
2
REVIEW
STOP
SKIP
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3
4
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
5
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
3
2. Set the VOLUME to a level that
can be heard from wherever
you are.
MAIN
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
3
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
,
STOP AT CORRECT DAY. TO CHECK TIME/DAY: TAP DAY/TIME CHECK
.
TO RECORD MEMO: PRESS MEMO
,
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
A
MESSAGE IS BEING PLAYED TONE
-
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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2
4
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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.
1
OR ANNOUNCE
2
,
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
A
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.
,
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
+
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
2
2
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HOUR MINUTE DAY/TCIHMEECK
2
4
•
TO WALL
OUTLET
FROM
TELEPHONE
4
2
4
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4
MINUTE MINUTE
MINUTE
MINUTE
display show "— —".
0 1
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.
1.
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.
— —
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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6. If memory is full, the display will
flash rapidly.
6.
7.
8.
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.
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Better reliability than tape.
ANNOUNCE
1
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.
— —
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.
1
2
3
4
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.
00
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.
A
Parts Check List
• Hour button — sets the hour.
1.
The Auto Disconnect Feature
Press
9
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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• 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
5
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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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:
1.
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
2
MAILBOX
3
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VOLUME
MAIN
4. The maximum message length time is reached (2 minutes or 4
minutes).
until the Voice indicates the appro-
priate hour, 1-12.
1
2
3
4
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
9
for Voice Menu.
ETION:
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HOUR MINUTE DAY/CTHIEMCEK
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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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5
Hang up.
ANT
• 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
2
4
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
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