Radio Shack 43-325, 43-326 User Manual

User’s Guide 43-325, 43-326

Caller ID Cordless Phone

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43-325 and 43-326

Thank you for purchasing your new cordless phone from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new phone.

Contents

Contents
Package Contents ..........................................................................................	4
Features...........................................................................................................	4
Telephone Setup..............................................................................	5
Telephone Base and Charger Installation.....................................................	5
Battery Installation and Charging..................................................................	6
Installation Options ........................................................................................	7
Wall Mount Installation .............................................................................	8
Telephone Base Layout..................................................................................	9
Handset Layout.............................................................................................	10
Handset Ringer Volume................................................................................	12
Telephone Base Ringer Volume...................................................................	12
Ringer Tone....................................................................................................	12
Key Tone........................................................................................................	12
LCD Language...............................................................................................	13
Clear Voicemail..............................................................................................	13
Home Area Code..........................................................................................	14
Telephone Operation.....................................................................	15
Make a Call ...................................................................................................	15
Predial a Call..................................................................................................	15
Answer a Call.................................................................................................	15
End a Call.......................................................................................................	15
Speakerphone...............................................................................................	15
Volume...........................................................................................................	15
Mute...............................................................................................................	15
Ringer Mute..............................................................................................	16
Call Waiting...................................................................................................	16
Find Handset.................................................................................................	16
Chain Dialing.................................................................................................	16
Multiple Handset Use...................................................................................	17
Intercom.........................................................................................................	17
Share an Outside Call...................................................................................	18
Directory........................................................................................	20
Store a Directory Entry..................................................................................	20
Character Chart.............................................................................................	21
Search the Directory.....................................................................................	22
Alphabetical Search......................................................................................	22

Dial a Directory Entry....................................................................................	22
Edit a Directory Entry....................................................................................	23
Delete from the Directory........................................................................	23
Call Log..........................................................................................	24
About Caller ID..............................................................................................	24
About the Call Log........................................................................................	24
Missed Calls Indicator ..................................................................................	25
Review the Call Log .....................................................................................	25
Make a Call Log Entry Ready to Dial...........................................................	26
Dial a Call Log Entry .....................................................................................	26
Save a Call Log Entry to the Directory........................................................	26
Delete from the Call Log..............................................................................	27
Call Log Display Screen Messages..............................................................	28
Redial List.......................................................................................................	28
Dial a Redial Entry.........................................................................................	28
Delete from Redial........................................................................................	28
Additional Information...................................................................	29
Handset Display Screen Messages..............................................................	29
Handset and Telephone Base Indicators....................................................	31
Handset Lights..........................................................................................	31
Telephone Base Lights.............................................................................	31
Handset Icons...........................................................................................	31
Battery............................................................................................................	32
Expanding Your Telephone System.............................................................	33
Add and Register a Handset (Optional).................................................	33
Replace a Handset...................................................................................	34
Troubleshooting............................................................................................	35
Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................	41
Operating Range...........................................................................................	43
Maintenance..................................................................................................	43
About Cordless Telephones.........................................................................	43
Specifications.................................................................................................	44
FCC Information............................................................................................	45
Limited Warranty...........................................................................................	47

Contents

Contents	Package Contents
		Handset
		charger
	Telephone base	43-326 qty. 1	Wall bracket
				User’s
	Handset	Charger AC		Guide
	43-325 qty. 1	adapter
	43-326 qty. 2	43-325 qty. 1
		43-326 qty. 2
				Quick Start
	Handset battery	Telephone
	43-325 qty. 1	line cord
	43-326 qty. 2

Features

•Interference free DECT 6.0 technology

•Expandable up to 12 handsets

•Voicemail indicator alerts you when you have a message

•Speakerphone allows you to communicate hands-free

•Phonebook stores up to 50 names and numbers for quick dial

Telephone Setup

Telephone Base and Charger Installation

Install the telephone base and chargers as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

nNotes:

•If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

•Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.

DSL filter

(optional, not included)

Charger

Telephone base

Setup Telephone

Battery Installation and Charging

Install the battery as shown below. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset in the telephone base or charger. See page 32 for battery operating times.

	1.	If the battery compartment cover is on the handset, press the
		indentation and slide the cover to remove.
Setup	2.	Plug the battery securely into the plug inside the handset battery
		compartment, matching the color-coded label.
	3.	Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
Telephone	5.	inside the battery compartment.
		Charge the handset by placing it in the
	4.	Align the cover flat against the battery

compartment, then slide it towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.

telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when the handset charges.

Match with color-coded label

Black wire

Red wire

nNotes:

•When the screen shows LOW BATTERY, the backlight is off.

•If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

•To purchase replacement batteries, visit your local RadioShack store or go to www.RadioShack.com.

Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free of charge. RadioShack participates in the RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to preserving the environment and conserving natural resources. Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for more information.

	Battery indicators					Battery status	Action
						Battery has no charge	Charge until the screen
	The screen is blank.					and the handset	shows LOW BATTERY (at
						cannot be used.	least 10 minutes).
	The screen shows					Battery has very	Charge until the screen
						little charge and the
	PLACE IN CHARGER						shows LOW BATTERY
						handset cannot be
	and		flashes.				(about four minutes).
						used.
	The screen shows					Battery has enough	Charge until the screen
	LOW BATTERY,
						charge to be used for	shows HANDSET X (about
	flashes, and the
						a short time.	one hour).
	handset beeps.
							To keep the battery
	The screen shows					Battery is charged.	charged, place it in
	HANDSET X.						the telephone base or
							charger when not in use.

Installation Options

Your telephone base is now ready for table top use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from your local RadioShack store or www.RadioShack.com. You may need professional assistance to install the mounting plate.

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Telephone Setup

Wall Mount Installation

1.Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extended tabs (marked B) of the wall bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone base (marked B). Push the telephone base down until it clicks into place.

2.If you are using a DSL filter, plug the line cord into the filter now. Route the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall bracket hole. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone.

3.Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

4.Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.

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DSL filter

(optional, not included)

3

Telephone Base Layout

IN USE light

•Flashes when there is an incoming call, or another telephone sharing the same line is in use.

•On when the handset is in use.

VOICEMAIL light

Flashes when you have new voicemail, a service offered by your telephone company.

FIND HANDSET

Press to page all system handsets.

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Handset Layout

Setup
Telephone	CHARGE light
	On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
	(Speakerphone)
	Press to switch between speakerphone and handset.
	/ FLASH
	• Press to make or answer a call.
	• During a call, press to receive an incoming call when you receive a
	call waiting alert.
	1
	While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove
	1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the
	directory.

REDIAL/PAUSE

•Press to review the redial list.

•While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.

 (Directory)

•Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use.

•While in a menu, press to scroll up.

•During a call, press to raise the listening volume.

CID  (Caller ID)

•Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use.

•While in a menu, press to scroll down.

•During a call, press to lower the listening volume.

MENU/SELECT

•Press to show the menu.

•While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting.

OFF/CLEAR

•During a call, press to hang up.

•While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily.

•Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator.

•During programming, press to exit without making changes.

#

Press to show other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry.

INT (Intercom)

Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call.

MUTE/REMOVE

•While on a call, press to mute the microphone.

•While reviewing the call log or directory, press to delete an individual entry.

•Press to delete digits when predialing.

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Handset Ringer Volume

	You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.
			>RINGER VOLUME
	1.	Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
				RINGER TONE
	2.	Press  or  to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press
		MENU/SELECT.
	3.	Press  or  to adjust the volume. A sample of
			RINGER VOLUME
		each ringer volume plays as you scroll through the
		choices.

4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

nNote: Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off the ringer. The ringer off icon () appears.

Telephone Base Ringer Volume

Press VOL  or VOL  on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use. When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off and the system announces, “Base ringer is off.”

Ringer Tone

You can choose from different ringer tones.

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2.Press  or  to select >RINGER TONE, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3.Press  or  to select the desired ringer tone. A sample of each ringer tone plays as you scroll through the choices.

4.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.

>RINGER TONE KEY TONE

RINGER TONE 1

Key Tone

You can turn the key tone on or off.

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2.Press  or  to select >KEY TONE, then press

MENU/SELECT.

3.Press  or  to choose ON or OFF.

4.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

>KEY TONE LCD LANGUAGE

KEY TONE

ON

LCD Language

You can select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be used in all screen displays.

1. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2Press  or  to select >LCD LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press  or  to scroll through the choices.

4.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

Clear Voicemail

>LCD LANGUAGE SET DATE/TIME

LCD LANGUAGE ENGLISH

If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone company, when you have new voicemail messages NEW VOICEMAIL and appear on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base flashes.

Contact your local telephone company for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service.

After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on both the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.

Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is new voicemail but there is none (for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone company continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.

To manually turn off these indicators:

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2.Press  or  to select >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF INDICATOR?

3.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

nNote: Your telephone service provider might alert you to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your service provider for details.

>CLR VOICEMAIL HOME AREA CODE

TURN OFF

INDICATOR?

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Home Area Code

If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required), you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without the area code in the call log.

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2.Press  or  to select >HOME AREA CODE, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Use the dialing keys to enter the desired home area code.

•Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete a digit.

•Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to delete the entire entry.

4.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

>HOME AREA CODE DIRECTORY

HOME AREA CODE 817

nNote: If in the future your telephone company requires you to dial the area code when making a local call, delete the home area code you have already programmed by pressing MUTE/REMOVE. After you have deleted the programmed home area code, ___ appears.

Telephone Operation

Make a Call

Press /FLASH or . You will hear a dial tone.

Dial the number.

Predial a Call

Dial the number.

Press /FLASH or .

Answer a Call

Press /FLASH, , or any of the dialing keys (0-9, #, *).

nNotes:

•The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).

•When predialing (preview numbers before dialing), press MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR to backspace and delete; press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause ( p appears).

End a Call

Press OFF/CLEAR or put the handset in the telephone base or charger.

Speakerphone

During a call, press to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.

Volume

During a call, press VOL  or VOL  to adjust the listening volume.

Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.

1.During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. The handset screen shows MUTED for a

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