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Model 29861
Digital Answering System
User’s Guide
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Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, pr
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Interference Information 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 comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag
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Introduction Your Digital Answering System is designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get the most from your new answering system, we suggest that you take a few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual. CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Before You Begin Parts Che
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Installing the Battery In the event of a power loss, a 9-volt battery (not included) Battery compartment door enables the answerer to retain greetings and messages stored in memory. To install the battery: 1. Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the door. 2. Connect a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). The Battery clip large and small contacts on the battery clip and the battery + - will interlock
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Installation 1. Plug the telephone line cord into a modular wall jack. 2. Connect the telephone line cord from your telephone into the jack on the back of the answerer marked PHONE. (You don’t have to connect your telephone in order for the answerer to record incoming messages.) 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 th
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Layout Messages (button) Erase (button) On/Off (button) Set (button) Greeting A (button) Greeting B (button) Previous (button) Memo/Two Way Next (button) (button) Scan (button) Volume (button) Play 2 (button) Play 3 (button) Mic Play 1 (button) (Microphone) Stop (button)
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Set Up Recording the Greeting Before using your new answerer, you should record a greeting (the announcement callers hear when your answering system answers a call). Two greetings can be recorded. If you don’t record a greeting, callers hear a default greeting which says, “After tone, record message.” You can record two types of greetings, one to use only one mailbox, or one to direct callers to leave messages in specific mailboxes. This is especially useful for active families or small bus
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Reviewing the Greeting To review the greeting, press and release GREETING A or B. Erasing the Greeting There are two ways to erase your greeting. 1. To erase your greeting while listening to it, press and hold ERASE until the unit announces, “Greeting Erased”. Then record your new greeting. 2. To re-record your greeting from any point, press and hold GREETING A or B. After the tone, say your greeting. Release GREETING A or B when you finish. Returning to the Default Greeting To return to th
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Setting the Time For each message received, a time/day stamp is added at the end of the message. Range of Settings To Set the Hour 1. Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS until the unit Time announces and displays the correct hour. Hour 12 a.m. - 11 p.m. Minute 0 - 59 2. Once the hour is set, press SET to enter the minutes Day Sunday - Saturday menu. Rings 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, To Set the Minutes to Answer toll saver 1. Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS until the unit Message 1, 2, 3, 4 mi
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Toll Saver The toll saver is the final setting in the Rings to Answer menu. This feature allows you to know if you have new messages when calling the machine from a remote phone. If you have new messages, the unit will ring twice before answering. If you don’t, it will ring five times. This allows you to hang up before the machine answers so that you don’t have to pay toll charges. NOTE: The message counter displays 00 for toll saver. Setting the Incoming Message Length The message length i
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3. Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose the third digit. Only the third digit will change. 4. Once you have the desired third digit, press SET to save it and move on to the fourth digit. 5. Press and release NEXT or PREVIOUS to choose the fourth digit. Only the fourth digit will change. 6. Once you have the desired fourth digit, press SET to save it. The answerer repeats all the settings. NOTE: To exit any menu, press and release STOP. Also, setup will cancel if no buttons have been
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Indicator is off — Answerer is off, but you might still have messages. NOTE: You can play messages, review/change settings, and review/ change the greeting even if the answerer is off. Messages Counter The MESSAGES counter gives you a numeric display of how many messages you have. • MESSAGES counter has a number displayed (not flashing) –– No new messages. Shows total of old messages. • MESSAGES counter has a flashing number displayed –– There are new messages. Shows total of new and old mess
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While Playing Messages • To stop playback, press and release STOP. • To restart the message that is playing, press and hold PREVIOUS until the message restarts from the beginning. • To listen to a previous message, press and release PREVIOUS within one second. • To skip to the next message, press and release NEXT. • To fast forward within a message, press and hold NEXT. • To erase a message while it is playing, press and release the ERASE button. The answerer announces, “Message Erased” to co
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Message Scan Message Scan allows you to listen to the first 5 seconds of each message within a mailbox. 1. Press and release SCAN. The unit shows Sc and asks you to select a mailbox. 2. Press the desired mailbox button. The unit plays back the first 5 seconds of each message in the mailbox. When finished, it automatically exits Scan mode. While Scanning Messages • To stop playback, press and release STOP. • To hear the complete message, press and release the mailbox button where the message
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Erasing All Messages in a Mailbox 1. When the answerer isn’t playing or recording messages, press and hold ERASE. The answerer will ask you to select a mailbox. 2. Press and release the mailbox button you want to erase. The answerer announces the messages have been erased. TIP: The 29861 is equipped with a special feature to retrieve deleted messages. You may retrieve all deleted messages in a particular mailbox immediately after utilizing the Erase All function, by pressing the mailbox but
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Two-Way Record Two-Way Record allows you to record both sides of a phone conversation. 1. Pick up an extension phone or answer a call before the machine answers the call. Please note, a phone must be off the hook. 2. Press and hold MEMO/ TWO WAY. Release after the announcement. The unit shows Lr on the display and asks you to select a mailbox. 3. Press and release the desired mailbox button. The conversation starts recording after the tone. • To stop two-way record, press and release STOP
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Remote Access You can access your answerer from any touch-tone phone by entering your 4- digit security code (the default security code is 0123). The remote functions do not work with rotary or push-button pulse-dialing phones. You can cut out the wallet- size remote card near the back of the User’s Guide so you know the touch-tone commands when you’re picking up messages from another location. To access your answerer: 1. Call your telephone number. 2. After you hear the beep that follows th
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General Product Care To keep your answering system 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 answering system and/or other rough treatment. • Clean with a soft cloth. • Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish. • Retain the original packaging in
