Radio Shack 17-918 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

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17-918

Phone Connector
Cord

Plug

Speaker

Volume

MIC Jack

Mode-Switching
Finger Groove

Power &
Mode
Indicator

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Preparation

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Thank you for purchasing the
RadioShack Handsfree
Speakerphone Kit. The kit turns
your cellular phone into a
speakerphone in your vehicle.
Just plug it into any standard
(negative ground) 12-volt
power source, connect it to
your phone, and plug in the
microphone. It even
automatically recharges the
phone’s battery.

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For safety and the best
performance, hold the phone
upright with a dash-mounted
phone holder, available at your
local RadioShack store or
online at RadioShack.com.

1. Insert the speakerphone’s
plug into your vehicle’s 12­volt power source or
cigarette-lighter socket.
The green POWER
indicator lights. Turn the

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Preparation ................. 2

Changing Modes ........ 5

Handsfree Operation .. 6

Outgoing Calls .... 6

Incoming Calls .... 6

Adjusting the

Volume ................ 6

Lockup ... ............. 7

A Note About

Voice Quality ....... 7

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Always wear your
seat belt. Never
place a phone where
it could damage or
interfere with the
operation of any
passive safety device
(airbags or seat
belts.)

Preparation

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speaker grill toward you to
allow at least 2 inches of
clearance, so you can use
the mode switch on the
back.

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2. Plug the phone connector
on the end of the coiled
cord into the slot on the
base of your phone, with

TOP facing the same

direction as the keypad.
The connector only fits one
way; do not force it.

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3. Plug the microphone into
the

MIC jack.

4. Attach the supplied
microphone to your car’s
visor using the supplied
visor clip, or to your
clothing using the supplied
lapel clip.

To attach the microphone
to the visor,

tuck the wire
into the space between the
windshield glass and trim,

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• If your cigarette­lighter socket is
difficult to reach,
outlet adapters are
available at your
local RadioShack
store or online at
RadioShack.com.

• You might have to
turn the ignition
key to Accessory
or ON to power the
cigarette-lighter
socket.

• Replacement
microphones are
available at
RadioShack.

Preparation

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or under the trim. Run the
wire down to the dash and
around the dash edge,
being careful not to put the
wire where it can be
pinched by the door. Plug
the microphone’s plug into
the

MIC jack, with the

microphone pointed toward
you.

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To attach the microphone
to your clothing,

attach the
clip about 6 inches below
your chin. Leave a
comfortable length of cord
between the microphone
and the speaker. Wrap up
the excess cord so it does
not interfere with vehicle
operation.

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5. Turn the phone on if it has
not turned on
automatically. The
speakerphone beeps to
indicate it is working, and

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To avoid feedback,
position the
microphone so it is
not directly in line with
the speaker. You
might need to turn the
speaker slightly.

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Anytime the indicator
is lit, power is on and
the phone’s battery is
charging. If your
cigarette-lighter
socket or power
outlet remains on
when the vehicle is
turned off, and you
plan to leave your
vehicle for more than
a week, unplug the
speakerphone to
prevent excessive
battery discharge
and difficulty starting
your vehicle.

Changing Modes

5

the POWER indicator
lights.

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You can use the speakerphone
in either handsfree or mute
mode. To change modes,
briefly insert your finger in the
mode-switching finger groove
on the back of the speaker. The
switch is an electronic optical
device. When your finger
breaks the beam, the indicator
changes color.

In handsfree mode

, the phone’s
internal microphone and
speaker are disabled and the
phone operates like a
speakerphone. The POWER
indicator lights steadily green.
You can talk and listen without
holding the phone.

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In mute mode

, the microphone

is muted so the person on the

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• If you want to hold
the phone while in
handsfree or mute
mode, simply
unplug the
connector.

• If you are unable to
make a call in
handsfree mode,
contact your
cellular provider to
update the phone’s
software.

Handsfree Operation

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other end of the line cannot
hear your conversation. The
POWER indicator turns red.

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With the speakerphone set to
handsfree (see “Changing
Modes” on Page 5), dial a
number and begin talking.
Press

END when you are

finished.

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When an incoming call rings on
the speakerphone, press TALK
and begin speaking. Press END
when you are finished.

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For optimal use, adjust the
volume on your phone’s menu
and the volume control buttons
to the maximum setting.

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Outgoing Calls

When placing a call,
you will not always
hear the touch-tones
through the
speakerphone. This is
normal.

Adjusting the
Volume

• It may take a
moment for the
speakerphone to
alternate between
you and the person
you are talking to
on the phone. You
may need to pause
for a moment to
hear.

• See the phone’s
owner’s manual for
proper setting
instructions.

Handsfree Operation

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If you cannot change the mode
for either the phone or the
speakerphone, the circuitry has
locked up. Reset the phone and
speakerphone by disconnecting
the speakerphone from power,
then reconnecting it.

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Wireless phones use radio
waves to accommodate many
users on a radio network. Radio
communications do not always
provide the same voice quality
and reliability as your land-line
phone. When using your
wireless phone, you may
experience dropped calls,
crosstalk, echo, speech
distortion, or other voice quality
degradation. These distortions
are generally caused by the
wireless network.

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Be sure to unplug the
speakerphone before
starting the vehicle, or
you may cause it to
lockup.

RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

17-918

1262-114

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Printed in USA

Your speakerphone cannot improve the phone’s
performance. Variations in voice quality are louder
when heard with the speaker because they are being
amplified. If you are experiencing a badly distorted
call, check to see that the phone has a good signal
level. If your signal level is good and you are still
experiencing poor voice quality, hang up and redial the
number to get a different channel.

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR­RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR­RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR
RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABIL ITY,
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RE­SULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDI­RECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as
proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:
(a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the
same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a re­fund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the per­formance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original
warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty
period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse,
improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized
Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or in­surance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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