Answering System Operation, Message Counter Indicator | GE 27918

Answering System Operation

This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.

Message Counter Indicator

The message counter gives you a numeric display of how many messages you have. The new message indicator flashes to indicate you have new messages. See below for the details.

a)Message counter has a number displayed without flashing - No new messages. Shows total number of old messages.

b)Message counter has a flashing number displayed - There are new messages. Shows total number of old and new messages.

c)Message counter has bars ( - - ) - Answerer is off.

d)Message counter has an “F“ flashing on the display - Memory is full.

e)Message counter has a “CL” flashing on the display - Clock is not set since power up or after power failure.

f)Message counter has six horizontal bars flashing on the display - MEMO recording.

g)Message counter has a “An“ flashing on the display - Answering incoming calls and recording an incoming call.

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GE 27918, 7907, 00019188 manual Answering System Operation, Message Counter Indicator

Contents

Page Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationPage Interference Information Page Information for Dect Product Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Security Code for answering system Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record Handsets Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Belt Clip and Optional Headset Before You Begin Introduction Installation Telephone Jack RequirementsDigital Security System Important Installation Guidelines Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperatureNever install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Handset Layout PLAY/STOP Base Layout Installing the Handset Battery Installing the Phone Base Station Answering System Setup Setting the Voice Prompt Language Default voice prompt language is EnglishVoice Time/Day Stamp and Real Time Clock Speaker Volume Voice InstructionRecording the Outgoing Announcement Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement Make sure the answering system is onBegin speaking after you hear the beep Programming Functions Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk modeProgramming the Telephone Standby ScreenPage Handset Setup Press caller ID-volume 6 or 5 button to scroll toLanguage Handset Name Ringer Tone Ringer Volume You have subscribed to Caller ID VIP Melody Storing VIP Melody Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody RecordPress mute/program button to confirm Audio Predial Key Tone Rings to Answer for answering system Message Alert for answering system Security Code for answering system Area Code Registration Tone/Pulse If you select 1YES, press the mute/program button. Hold De-RegistrationPage Global De-registration Default Setting Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Base Vmwi / Visual Ringer Indicator on Handset HandsetSpeakerphone Operation Answering Calls Making a Call Call Timer Auto StandbyRinger HI/LO/OFF Shortcut Last Number Redial Flash/Call Waiting Exit Make sure the originating phone is OFF not in talk mode Receiver Volume Control Paging from the Base/GroupMute Volume Boost Intercom Operation applicable only with additional handsetsMaking an Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call Two-Way Calling Using Intercom with External Telephone Calls Three-Way Calling Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets Call Waiting Caller ID Caller ID CID Storing CID Records In CID Memory Receiving CID Records Reviewing CID Records Dialing a CID NumberAvailable formats include 888-8888 Storing CID Records in Internal Memory+3-digit area code Digit area code + Deleting a CID Record To Replace a Stored CID Record Memory Deleting All CID RecordsStoring a Name and Number in Memory Press the memory button. The display shows Enter Name Press memory button to display Select Memory 01 Storing the Last Number Dialed Reviewing Records Stored in Memory Changing Records Stored in MemoryPress memory button to save Deleting Records Stored in Memory Dialing a Number from MemoryPress the memory button to display Memo # Number For Chain Dialing from Memory Answering System Operation Message Counter Indicator Leaving a Message/Memo Message Playback Screening Calls from the Base Memory Full Erasing MessagesYou may erase messages in the following three ways Press the play/stop button to play the message Remote AccessCordless Handset Press the flash/answerer button. The display shows Screening Calls from the Handset Accessing the Answering System from Another Location Skip message Turn off/on answerer Erase message Snap the ends of the belt clip into place Connecting the Belt ClipConnecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Belt Clip and Optional Headset Changing the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Memory locations CID service is not workingInformation in CID memory Prompt telling you to enter a CID records not reviewed ChargedCall Indicates voice mail has been Answering System Display Messages Low battery warning Handset Sound SignalsTroubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions Make sure the handset ringer software switch is set to on Caller ID Solutions Unit beepsNo Display Answering System Solutions Battery SolutionsCaller ID Error Message Answering system memory is full. Erase some messages Causes of Poor Reception General Product Care Thomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis, Service Index Index Index Index Index For how long after your purchase Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover Product Registration If you purchased your product outside the USA Description Model no Accessory Information Thomson Inc