GE 2-9868 manual Troubleshooting Tips, Problem Explanation/Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem

 

Explanation/Solution

 

Doesn’t answer, or answers on 10th ring

Make sure answerer is turned on.

 

Memory is full, erase some messages.

 

• Check AC power and phone line connections.

 

 

 

Incoming messages are incomplete

• 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.

 

• You accidentally pressed ALL or NEW when

 

 

you were playing the messages.

 

 

 

Won’t respond to remote commands

• Must use touch-tone phone.

 

Must enter correct security code.

 

Did unit hang up? If you take no action for a

 

 

period of time, it automatically hangs up.

 

 

 

 

Answerer doesn't work

Unplug power cord from 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 flashes rapidly

Memory is full. Erase messages.

 

 

 

Battery good but messages were lost

• Was the AC power supply unplugged from back

 

 

of unit?

 

 

 

 

Greeting continues to play even after

This is normal operation. Auto disconnect is

an extension phone is picked up

 

delayed for 2 seconds after the unit answers a

 

 

call. If you are near the unit, press ALL or NEW

 

 

to stop the greeting.

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Contents Digital Answerer Users Guide FCC Registration Information Interference InformationTable of Contents Parts Checklist Installing the BatteryBefore YOU Begin Modular Jack RequirementsInstallation Plug the telephone line cord into a modular wall jackSetup Recording the GreetingReviewing the Settings Changing the SettingsSetting the Time Previous NextSetting the Incoming Message Length Setting the Rings to AnswerSET Adjusting the Volume Setting the Security CodeALL NEW Memo Answerer OperationPrevious ALL Erasing ALL Messages Leaving a Memo WAY RecordRemote Access To access your answererGeneral Product Care Service Troubleshooting Tips Problem Explanation/SolutionSymbols IndexLimited Warranty What we will doPress Model Box 1976, Indianapolis, Rev E/S