GE 8041 User Manual

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The following messages show the status of the answering system or help you set up 
and use the system.

0-59 

Indicates the total number of messages.

CL (blinking) 

The voice time/day stamp needs to be set.

- - 

Answering system is turned off.  

An (blinking) 

The system is answering a call.

F (blinking) 

Answering system memory is full.

Six bars (blinking) 

The system is recording a memo.

A1 or A2 (blinking)  The system is recording an announcement.
LA (Line Access) 

External line remote answering system. 

A long warbling tone (with ringer on) 

 

Signals an incoming call

Three short beeps 

 

Page signal

One long beep 

 

Confirmation tone for the 

 

 

completion of a function

One short beep (during room monitoring mode) 

 

Ring alert tone

One short beep (every 7 seconds) 

 

Low battery warning

No dial tone

• Check and repeat installation steps:
  Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet .
  Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack.
• Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem 

might be your wiring or local service.

• The handset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to the base.