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  • Page 1

    2-9868 Digital Answerer User's Guide W e bring good things to life.[...]

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    2 I NTERFERENCE I NFORMA TION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to [...]

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    3 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT . THE LIGHTNING FLAS[...]

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    4 B EFORE Y OU B EGIN P ARTS C HECKLIST Make sure your package includes the following items: M ODULAR J ACK R EQUIREMENTS Y ou need an RJ1 1 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.[...]

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    5 I NST ALLA TION 3. Connect the small end of the power supply into the POWER 9V AC jack on the back of the answerer . Plug the other end into an AC power outlet. The unit beeps 3 times and is ready for setup or to answer calls with the default greeting and settings. 1. Plug the telephone line cord into a modular wall jack. 2. Connect the telephone[...]

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    6 I MPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOVING THE ANSWERER : T o move the answerer to a different location in the house, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect the phone line or any phones you may have connected to the unit. 2. Install a battery , if you have not already done so. This will ensure that your messages are not lost. See “Installing the Bat[...]

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    7 R EVIEWING THE S ETTINGS This function allows you to review the current time, number of rings before the unit answers a call, incoming message length, and the security code. Press and release the SET button to review the current settings. T o review the next or previous setting, press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button. The unit announces the current se[...]

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    8 T O SET THE DA Y 1. Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS until the unit announces the correct day . 2. Once the day is set, press SET to enter the rings to answer menu. S ETTING THE R INGS TO A NSWER The unit announces the rings to answer . T o change, press NEXT or PREVIOUS. T o set and go on to the next item, press SET . 1. Press and release NEXT[...]

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    9 S ETTING THE S ECURITY C ODE The unit announces the current security code. T o change, press NEXT or PREVIOUS. T o set and exit press SET . 1. Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose the first digit. The unit announces all 3 digits, but only the selected digit will change. 2. Once you have the desired first digit, press SET to save it and mo[...]

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    10 PLA Y • STOP ALL NEW MIC A N S W E R O N / O F F G R E E TING M E S S AG E S E R A SE N E X T V O L U M E P R E V I O U S S E T M E M O T A P E L E S S M E S S A G IN G SYS TEM VOIC E T IM E / D AY / S T A M P ERASE button GREETING button MESSAGES indicator ANSWER ON/OFF button V olume buttons NEXT button MIC NEW button ALL button PREVIOUS but[...]

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    11 ERASE button NEW button ALL button PLA Y • STOP ALL NEW MIC A N S W E R O N / O F F G R E E TING M E S S AGE S E R A SE N E X T V O L U M E P R E V I O U S S E T M E M O T A P E L E S S M E S S A G IN G SYS TEM VOIC E T IM E / D AY / S T A M P PREVIOUS button NEXT button NOTE: An old message is one that has been listened to completely , includ[...]

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    12 L EA VING A M EMO Press and hold the MEMO button. Leave your message after the announcement and the beep. Release the MEMO button when you're finished talking. The unit treats the memo as a message, as the MESSAGES indicator shows. PLA Y • STOP ALL NEW MIC A N S W E R O N / O F F G R E E TING M E S S AGE S E R A SE N E X T V O L U M E P R[...]

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    13 R EMOTE A CCESS Y ou can access your answerer from any touch-tone phone by entering your 3-digit security code (the default security code is 123, but you can change it.) Be aware that remote functions do not work with rotary or push-button pulse- dialing phones. Y ou can cut out the wallet-size remote card on page 19 so you know the touch-tone c[...]

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    14 G ENERAL P RODUCT C ARE T o keep your answerer working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture. • Avoid dropping answerer and/or other rough treatment. • Clean[...]

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    15 S ERVICE FCC requires this product to be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product. For instructions on how to obtain service, call Consumer Infor[...]

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    16 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 • W as an extension phone picked up? • The caller left a message that is longer than the message length you set during setup. • Memory is f[...]

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    17 I NDEX Symbols 2-way record 12 A Adjusting the volume 9 ANSWER ON/OFF indicator 10 B Before you begin 4 C Changing the settings 7 E Erasing all messages 11 F FCC registration information 2 G General product care 14 I Installation 5 Installing the battery 4 Interference information 2 L Leaving a memo 12 Limited warranty 18 M MESSAGES indicator 10[...]

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    L IMITED W ARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year . What we will do: • Provide you with a new , or at our option, a refurbished unit. • The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period. How to make a warranty c[...]

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    Cut out this remote access card so that you can take it with you to help you use the remote features. To : Press: Play messages .......................... 1 Play previous message ....... 7 (during message playback) Skip to next message ....... 9 (during message playback) Erase message ................ 0 (During message playback) T urn on answerer .[...]

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    P .O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206 © 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Model 2-9868 15380380 (Rev . 1 E/S) 98-51 Printed in China[...]