After powe outage the announcer, answerer, pay amd memo button does not work on my 27958 corded ge phone.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear the messages. When you press the MEMO button, the system waits for you to leave a message.

If you need a manual, you may download a copy here. The message playback instructions are on page 33, the MEMO button is described on page 34.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear the messages. When you press the MEMO button, the system waits for you to leave a message.

If you need a manual, you may download a copy here. The message playback instructions are on page 33, the MEMO button is described on page 34.

To set the clock, press and hold Clock until you see a C in the message window. The current (or default day) will be announced. Hold either Memo/Repeat or Annc/Skip until the correct day is announced. Then release the button. Press and release Clock.

The unit will announce the current hour setting. Hold either Memo/Repeat or Annc/Skip until the correct hour is announced. Then release the button and then press and release Clock.

The machine will announce the current minute setting. Then hold either Memo/Repeat or Annc/Skip until the correct hour is announced. Then release the button. Press and release Clock.

The current day and time will be announced. In the future if you press and release Clock, the day and time will be announced.

Additional setting information is on the bottom of the unit - for resetting after a power failure.

The manual for the AT&T 1717 is available here: http://www.retrevo.com/support/AT%26T-1717-manual/id/473bh041/t/2/ . You will need to solve a captcha to download the file.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Press and hold SETUP button until device announces 'Voice is" then press SETUP button and release until device announces "Number of rings is". Press ANNC/SKIP button or MEMO/REPEAT button until device announces the the number of rings you want. Press PLAY/STOP to end.

I love my old GE coded/cordless phone set, but the cordless phone's buttons won't dial anymore; they get stuck. Can I get a replacement for the cordless phone only? The charging cradle seems to still work. It is Model # 27958GE1 A. Thanks!

if the play button on the base no longer works - on the handset just above the 3 is a silver answer/format button . . . press it for about 1.5 seconds and then press the 2

Setting the Clock
You’ll need to set the clock so that it can
announce the day and time that each
message is received. Press Play/stop to exit
Setting the Clock at any time.
1 Press and hold Clock until the
Message Window displays C, and the
default day is announced.
2 To change the day setting, hold down memo/repeat
or ANNC/Skip until the
correct day is announced. Then
release the button.
3 Press and release Clock. The current
hour setting is announced.
4 To change the hour setting, hold down memo/repeat
or ANNC/Skip until the
correct hour is announced. Then
release the button.
5 Press and release Clock. The current
minutes setting is announced.
6 To change the minutes setting, hold
down memo/repeat or ANNC/skip until the
correct minutes setting is announced.
Then release the button.
7 Press and release C. The new day
and time are announced.
To check the clock, press and release
Clock.
NOTE: In the event of a power failure,
see the instructions on the bottom of the
unit to reset the clock.
Record a memo /
Repeat all or part of a message


I hope this helps! here is the URL to the information provided

http://telephones.att.com/docMgt/public/art/162/1717_manual.pdf

You’ll need to set the clock so that it can
announce the day and time that each
message is received. Press "Play/Stop" to exit
Setting the Clock at any time.
1 Press and hold "Clock" until the
Message Window displays C, and the
default day is announced.
2 To change the day setting, hold down
"Memo/Repeat" or "ANNC/SKIP" until the
correct day is announced. Then
release the button.
3 Press and release "Clock". The current
hour setting is announced.
4 To change the hour setting, hold down
"Memo/Repeat"or "ANNC/SKIP" until the
correct hour is announced. Then
release the button.
5 Press and release "CLOCK". The current
minutes setting is announced.
6 To change the minutes setting, hold
down "Memo/Repeat" or "ANNC/SKIP" until the
correct minutes setting is announced.
Then release the button.
7 Press and release "CLOCK". The new day
and time are announced.
To check the clock, press and release
"Clock".

Recording the Outgoing Announcement

For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.

1. Make sure the answering system is ON.

2. Press and hold the announce button on the base.

3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep.

4. Release the button when you finish your announcement.

5. Press and release the announce button to review your outgoing announcement.

Following are instructions for the GE25881 phone which is similar to your 25880. Hopefully this will work for you. -Vish Answering System Set Up This section shows you how to set up your answering system to receive incoming calls. Before you begin the setup, you must turn on the answering system. ? Press the conference/ans on/off button to turn the answering system on and off. NOTE: The display shows ANSWERER OFF when the answering system is off. The default status is on. Voice Instructions If you need additional assistance, press and hold the memo button on the base and follow the voice instructions. 12 Answering System Operation Recording the Outgoing Announcement For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible. 1. Make sure the answering system is ON. 2 . Press and hold the announce button on the base while you record the announcement. 3. Begin speaking after you hear the beep. 4. Release the button after you finish your announcement. If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, the default announcement plays. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your personal announcement, press the delete button on the base while playing the announcement, or press the announce button and release it when you hear the beep.