Rca 27993 User Manual

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10SETTING THE VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP1. Make sure the answering machine is ON.2. Press and hold the day/check button to set the day of the week.3. Press

11Sample Outgoing AnnouncementHi, this is (use your name here), I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave yourname, number and a brief

12ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering machine.MESSAGES INDICATORThe MESSAGES indicator shows

13ERASING MESSAGESYou may erase messages three ways: one message at a time using theerase button on the base; all messages using the erase button on t

14TELEPHONE SETUP# PAUSE9 WXYZ6 MNO3 DEFO OPER8 T U V5 JKL2 ABC* TONE7 PQRS4 GHI1chanflashredialcancel TALK FORMAT CIDprogram callbackholddeletemuteme

15SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE1. Press the flash/program button until 1ENGLISH 2FRA 3ESP shows inthe display.2. Use the CID (up or down arrow) button

16SETTING THE TONE/PULSE1. Press the flash/program button until SET TONE/PULSE shows in the display.2. Use the CID review (up or down arrow) button or

17IN USE INDICATORThe phone is ON when the indicator on the handset antenna is lit and thecharge/ in use indicator on the base is lit. The antenna ind

18MUTEUse the mute button during a phone conversation to speak privately withanother person in the room with you.1. Press mute to activate mute featur

19CALLER ID FEATURESThis unit receives and displays information transmitted by your localphone company. This information can include the phone number,

2FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATIONYour telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance withparts 15 and 6

20REVIEWING MESSAGESAs calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you knowhow many calls have been received.• Press the CID arrow do

214. Press mem and ENTER NAME shows on the display.5. Use the handset number pad to enter the name, then press mem andENTER TEL NUMBR shows on the dis

22MEMORYStore up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memoryfeature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored

23CHANGING A STORED NUMBERUse the same procedure to change a stored number as you do to store anumber—you’re just replacing the phone number with a di

241. Make sure the phone is ON by pressing the TALK/callback button.2. Press the mem button and then press 7.3. When you hear the access tone, press m

25TEMPORARY TONEThis feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. Pr

261. Press the chan/ans button. The display shows ANSWERER REMOTEACCESS.2. Press 2 (play/stop).3. When you are finished listening to your messages, pr

271. Dial the phone number for the answering machine.2. Enter the security code after you hear the tone.3. Follow the voice menu to use the answering

28HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATIONCONNECTING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET TO THE HANDSETFor hands free conversation, connect the headset to the HEADSET jack ass

29CHANGING THE BATTERYMake sure the telephone is OFF before you replace battery.1. Remove the battery compartment door.2. Disconnect the cord attached

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30GENERAL PRODUCT CARETo keep your telephone working and looking good, follow these guidelines:• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and d

31DELETED Prompt confirming the Caller ID record is erased.END OF LIST Indicates that there is no additional information in Caller IDmemory.NEW Indica

32TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDECORDLESS PHONE SOLUTIONSProblem SolutionNo dial tone • Check installation:— Is the base power cord connected to a working outle

33CALLER ID SOLUTIONSProblem SolutionNo Display • Is battery fully charged? Try replacing the battery.• Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-

34CAUSES OF POOR RECEPTION• Aluminum siding.• Foil backing on insulation.• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.•

35INDEXAAccessing the Answering Machine fromAnother Location 26Accessory Order Form 37Advanced Features 24Answering Machine Display Messages 31Ant

36PPaging the Handset 18Parts Checklist 5RReceiving a Call 17Receiving and Storing Calls 19Recording the OutgoingAnnouncement 10Remote Access 25

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LIMITED WARRANTYWhat your warranty covers:• Defects in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• One year, from date of purchase.(Th

4INTRODUCTIONYour cordless telephone/answering machine with Caller ID and Call Waiting isdesigned to give you flexibility in use and high quality perf

5BEFORE YOU BEGINPARTS CHECKLISTMake sure your package includes the items shown here.MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTSYou need an RJ11 type modular phone jack

6DESKTOP INSTALLATION1. Remove the battery compartment door on the handset, insert the batterypack, plug the cord into the jack (inside the compartmen

7WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION1. Remove the battery compartment door on the handset, insert the batterypack, plug the cord into the jack (inside the compart

84. Remove the handset from the cradle and set aside. Turn the base overand align the four slots on the bottom of the base with the four hook-tabs on

9ANSWERING MACHINE SETUPThis section shows you how to set up your answering machine to receiveincoming calls. Before you begin the setup, you must tur