GE 29870 Series manual Answerer, Problem, Explanation/Solution

ANSWERER

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.
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.
		NOTE: If the battery is not installed, this next step
		will erase all your messages and return the unit to
		the default settings.
	•	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.

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