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GE 29586 User Manual

GE 29586
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Model 29586
Digital Answerer with
Call Waiting Caller ID and
Speakerphone Telephone
User’s Guide

Table of Contents

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GE 29586 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
Model29586
CategoryTelephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Equipment Approval Information

Notification to Local Telephone Company

Equipment must be reported to the phone company, providing US number and REN.

Rights of the Telephone Company

Outlines the phone company's rights regarding service discontinuance and changes.

Interference and Compliance Information

Interference Information

Details FCC compliance for Class B digital devices and potential interference mitigation.

Hearing Aid Compatibility

States compliance with FCC standards for hearing aid compatibility.

Licensing and RF Exposure Statement

Covers licensing details and FCC RF radiation exposure limits for safe operation.

Introduction and Getting Started

Before You Begin

Essential pre-installation steps, parts checklist, and telephone jack requirements.

Important Installation Information

Installation Precautions

Critical safety warnings for installing telephone wiring and equipment.

Base Unit Layout and Controls

Component Identification

Identifies and describes the various buttons and features on the telephone base unit.

Installing the Phone

Desktop Installation

Step-by-step guide for setting up the phone on a desk surface.

Wall Mounting the Phone

Instructions for securely mounting the telephone unit to a wall.

Answering System Setup and Operation

Moving the Answerer

Procedures for safely relocating the answering system to a new location.

Recording Outgoing Announcement

How to record a personalized greeting for callers.

Reviewing Announcements

Instructions on how to listen to the recorded outgoing announcement.

Speakerphone Usage

Guidelines for optimal speakerphone performance and proper usage.

Basic Telephone Functions

Call Handling (Receiving & Placing)

Procedures for answering incoming calls and placing outgoing calls.

Call Management Features

Using speaker/handset switching, temporary tone dialing, Flash, Redial, and Mute.

Telephone Setup and Customization

Basic Settings (Rings, Message Length, Quality)

Configuring rings to answer, message duration, and recording quality.

Security, Display, and Dialing Modes

Setting security codes, display contrast, and selecting dialing mode.

Date, Time, Language, Volume

Setting date, time, language, and adjusting various audio volumes.

Caller ID Features

Summary Screen and Call Waiting

Overview of the summary screen and handling call waiting with Caller ID.

Receiving, Storing, and Reviewing Calls

How the unit receives, stores, and allows review of caller ID records.

Dialing Back and Area Code Handling

Procedures for dialing back numbers and managing area code settings.

Memory and Stored Numbers

Storing and Redialing Numbers

Instructions for saving phone numbers and redial entries into memory.

Managing Memory Entries (Erasing, Copying, Reviewing)

Procedures for erasing, copying, and reviewing stored memory entries.

Answering System Operation

Call Answering and Message Playback

How the unit answers calls and plays back recorded messages.

Message Management and Memos

Erasing messages, leaving personal memos, and handling full memory.

Remote Access

Accessing and Controlling the Answerer Remotely

Guide to accessing answerer functions using a remote touch-tone phone.

Troubleshooting Guide

Phone and Answerer Solutions

Troubleshooting steps for phone dial tone, ringing, and answerer operation.

Message and Remote Access Issues

Resolving issues with incoming messages, remote commands, and answerer functionality.

Audio and Error Message Resolution

Troubleshooting steps for audio problems, greetings, and error messages.

Product Care and Performance

General Product Care

Recommendations for maintaining the product's condition and appearance.

Causes of Poor Reception

Lists environmental and physical factors affecting signal reception.

Warranty and Support

Warranty Assistance and Contact

How to get warranty service and contact customer support.

Limited Warranty Terms

Details on warranty coverage, service, exclusions, and registration.

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