Does anyone have any idea why my answering machine won't record?? It picks up when we don't answer, and you can hear the message, but I've tried leaving "test" messages and the machine shows 0 messages. I even missed a couple of very important messages before! HELP!
I'm having the exact same problem...as I am missing the manual. Have you discovered the answer to your question..or..at least...picked up some clues?I'm having the exact same problem...as I am missing the manual. Have you discovered the answer to your question..or..at least...picked up some clues?
AnonymousNov 12, 2007
Have no idea how to record an outgoing message on my GE model # 29875GE2-B answering machine.Have no idea how to record an outgoing message on my GE model # 29875GE2-B answering machine.
I'm having the same problem. It seems to work fine but doesn't record the message that is left on the machine.I'm having the same problem. It seems to work fine but doesn't record the message that is left on the machine.
I lost the manual, and have lost control over the machine. I want to reset the time but can't because I don't know how.I lost the manual, and have lost control over the machine. I want to reset the time but can't because I don't know how.
I can't always answer the phone, and when calls come in, the machine cuts off in the middle of the callers message, and when they call back, they get cut off again!! I've been instructed to unplug the phone line, and then the power line. After 10 minutes, plug in power, then phone line. It works for a few weeks, then we're back to the "cut off caller" situation again! It's time to replace the machine, I can't afford to tick off anymore callers. This machine STINKS!I can't always answer the phone, and when calls come in, the machine cuts off in the middle of the callers message, and when they call back, they get cut off again!! I've been instructed to unplug the phone line, and then the power line. After 10 minutes, plug in power, then phone line. It works for a few weeks, then we're back to the "cut off caller" situation again! It's time to replace the machine, I can't afford to tick off anymore callers. This machine STINKS!
AnonymousJan 22, 2009
have tried more than one ge machine and all have same problem. Picks up and gives my welcome message, but does not record message and machine says 0 messages.
have tried more than one ge machine and all have same problem. Picks up and gives my welcome message, but does not record message and machine says 0 messages.
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I had the same problem with my Siemens Gigaset answering machine and I fixed by changing the sound quality of my Vonage line to the highest available (=90Kbps).You should be able to change this in the Features -> Bandwidth Saver webpage on Vonage's website.
I have a GE digital answering machine and had a problem similar to Laula's after installing DSL. I have apparently solved the problem by using two filters in series with the answering machine. The DSL signal, apparently interferes with the answering machine's control signals. The solution is precarious, though. When I tried using a wall-mount filter in series with an in-line filter, it didn't work. The problems are probably affected by signal strengths and line lengths.
The reason the answering machine doesn't work is because it is not DSL compatible! If you have DSL internet for your computer, the phone lines are not compatible with the answering machine!
I have the same problem, but the manual has not helped at all. I even bought a new one (different GE model) and it did the exact same thing as soon as I set it up. So, I figured it must be a setting or something if the new one does the same thing, but I cannot figure it out.
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Maybe the answering machine is set to pick up at say"5 rings" and the voice mail is set to pickup at "4 rings" . Change the voicemail setting to a higher setting than the answering machine. That may be the problem.
could be outgoing message is set to announce only without an anounce only message being recorded. see http://pdfstream.manualsonline.com/8/8c8ae66b-b461-40cb-b213-039e3c56ab64.pdf page 28
1) Press the 'tape' symbol to access the answering machine mode.
2) Press 9 then 1 for 'answer and record'.
3) Whe you hear a 'beep' speak your message. Whilst recording the display shows REC OGM1 or REC OGM2
4) Press 5 to stop recording. Your message is played back to you
5) Press 'tape' symbol to exit.
To check your Out Going Message (OGM)
1) Press 'tape' symbol
2) Press 6 then 2 and the message is played back.
Well, your machine might be broken, or you haven't set the little switch on the unit to ANS.The switch is on the side of the machine where the cables come out.But here are the instructions from the manual:
Recording Outgoing Messages:
Your answering machine has a built-in outgoing message, "Hello, please leave a message after the tone."You can use this message or record your own.
1. Hold the ANNC/DAY/<<, and speak clearly into the microphone, no more than 10 inches away.
2. Release the ANNC/DAY/<< when you finish.Your answering machine beeps and automatically plays back your recorded message.
*Your outgoing message must be between one and 60 seconds.
*If you record your won message but wish to revert to the pre-recorded message, press DELETE during playback of your outgoing message.
I have model no. 1188 bellsouth digital answering machine. If you have to leave a message, the message I recorded is no longer there, there is a generic message saying please record your message. How do I go back and record my voice with my message. I cannot find my original manual.
GE Digital Messaging System ~ Voice/Time/Day stamp
1a] press and hold down STOP/set button and wait for promps.....
ie. press NEXT to change Day stamp and then SET to pick.
ie. press NEXT to change Hour and SET to pick.
ie. press NEXT to change Minute and SET to pick.
1b] press NEXT to pick 1minute allowance recording for recieving messages coming in, or 2 minutes or 3 minutes or 4 minutes. This machine only has 1/2 hour of recording time, so maybe you can 'tell' -record- that and let incoming callers know they have only minutes and machine will automatically shut off and cut them off [hang-up] on them.
2] press and hold down Greeting button and follow promps to change the answering machine voice promps to your own voice. Machine will automatically PLAY BACK your voice, if you don't like what you hear, press and hold down Greeting button again and try again.
~ hope all above helps.
The 25414RE3 isn't the model with the answering machine. The one that has the answering machine is the 25415RE3.
As for the problem, does the answering machine part of the unit actually pick up the line? Does it announce your pre-recorded message? Does it just not record the caller's response?
I'm assuming this is a digital recorder and does not use a tape.
Any chance the memory is full and you need to erase messages to free up space for new recordings?
I'm having the exact same problem...as I am missing the manual. Have you discovered the answer to your question..or..at least...picked up some clues?
Have no idea how to record an outgoing message on my GE model # 29875GE2-B answering machine.
I'm having the same problem. It seems to work fine but doesn't record the message that is left on the machine.
I lost the manual, and have lost control over the machine. I want to reset the time but can't because I don't know how.
Same problem. Machine replaced 3 times!!! Still doesn't work in my home. But it DOES work in my daughter's home! What gives????
I can't always answer the phone, and when calls come in, the machine cuts off in the middle of the callers message, and when they call back, they get cut off again!! I've been instructed to unplug the phone line, and then the power line. After 10 minutes, plug in power, then phone line. It works for a few weeks, then we're back to the "cut off caller" situation again! It's time to replace the machine, I can't afford to tick off anymore callers. This machine STINKS!
have tried more than one ge machine and all have same problem. Picks up and gives my welcome message, but does not record message and machine says 0 messages.
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