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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
CALLER ID SYSTEM 310
Cat. No.
43-9 64A
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is the latest in telephone caller identification technology. If Caller ID service is
available in your area and you subscribe to it, the telephone
company sends the caller’s telephone number (and name, if
available in your area) and the time of the call between the first
and second rings. The module displays this information during
an incoming call to help you identify the caller before answering
so you can avoid unwanted calls. The module stores and displays up to 99 single Call er ID records (number only) or 50 multiple Caller I D records (name and number).
Your module inclu des these features:
Large Liquid Crystal Display
— shows three full lines of caller
informati on to make it easy to see who is calling.
©
1996 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Time and Date Display — displays the current time and date
as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your local telephone company.
Message Received Indicator — flashes when you have received at least one new call you have not reviewed.
Long Distance Call Indicator — tells you when it is a long distance call.
Contrast Control — lets you adjust the display contrast for the
best readability.
Built-In Error Checking — ensures accurate information.
Review Scrolling — lets you scroll through the stored list of in-
coming calls.
Delete Button — lets you delete individual or all Caller ID
records.
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Easy Instal lation — the module easily connects to your telephone line so you can quickly begin using it. You can also use
the supplied br acket to mount the module on the wall.
This module has been tested and found to c om ply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
Importa n t In format io n :
• To use thi s module, you must be in an area where Caller I D
service is avai lable, and you must subscribe to the service.
• Your module displays the caller’s name only if this feature
is available in your area.
• Your module requires four AAA batteries (not incl uded).
We recommend you record the module’s serial number here.
The number is on the module’s side.
Serial Number: _________________________
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FCC INFORMATION
Your module has been designed to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However,
each module (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the module’s
ringer equivalence number or REN. The REN is shown on the
bottom of the module.
If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line,
add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five, your telephones might not rin g. I n rural areas, a total REN of three might
impair ringe r operation. If r inger operation is impaired, remove a
device from the line.
Your module complies with Part 68 of
upon request, provide the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) registration number and the REN to your telephone
company. Both numbers are shown on the bottom of your module.
FCC Rules
. You must,
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Note: You must not connect your module to:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-li ne systems
• Most electroni c key telephone systems
In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the
telephone line, the telephone c om pany normally attempt s to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises
you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
The telephone company can also make changes to its lines,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this module. The telephone company normally notifies
you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your phone service.
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This module complies with the limits for a Class B device as
specified in Part 15 of
FCC Rules
. These limits provide reasonable protection agai nst radi o and TV inter ferenc e in a resid ential
area. However, your module might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly.
To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following:
• Reorient or relocate the radio or TV receiving antenna
• Increase the distance between the module and the radio or
TV
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the module
and the radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues.
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If your module is not performing as it should, check the connection to the telephone line. Calls are automatically switched and
routed through complex equipment, so you might occasionally
hear noise on the line. When a call i s too noisy, hang up and r edial the number. If you still have problems, immediately disconnect the module. I f a telephone on the sa me line works properl y,
the fault is in the module or its installation. If you are unable to
locate the problem, take your module to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .......................................................................... 10
Installing Batteries ......................................................... 10
Resetting the Display...................................................... 12
Placing on a Desk, Shelf, or Table ................................. 13
Mounting on a Wall ........................................................ 14
Connecting to the Phone Line .................... ............ ....... 17
Adjusting the Display Contrast ...................................... 19
Operation ............................................................................. 21
Receiving and Storing Cal ls .................... .............. ........ 21
Reviewing Calls ............................................................. 22
Deleting Call Information ............................................... 29
Care and Maintenance ........................................................ 30
Lightning ........................................................................ 31
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The module requi res four AAA batteries for power. For the lo ngest operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555).
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
1. If the phone line is already connected, unplug it from the
module.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw from the
battery compartment door, then slide off the cover.
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3. Before the display dims, place fresh batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside the compartment.
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Caution: Do not force the batteries into the compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it with
the screw.
The module automatically tests the batteries each time it receives a new call. When appears on the display or the display dims, replace the batteries.
+
–
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Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak
chemicals that can damage electronic circuits.
Note: When yo u remove the batter ies, even for a short time, the
module’s time is lost. However, the caller ID information remains in the module’s memory.
RESETTING THE DISPLAY
Before you use the module the first time or if the display locks
up, use a pointed object such as a straightened paper clip to
press
on the display
12
on the module’s upper end.
RESET
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12:00 AM
appears
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PLACING THE MODULE ON
A DESK, SHELF, OR TABLE
You can place the module directly on a desk, shelf, or table.
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MOUNTING ON A WALL
To mount the module directly on a wall, you need two screws
(not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the
back of the suppli ed mounting bracket.
1. Snap the mounting bracket onto the module.
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snap pi n g t h e mo dule onto the mod-
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2. Drill two 1/8-inch diameter holes, 13/8 inches apart, into the
wall.
3
1
inches
/8
1
inch
/8
3. Thread a mounting screw into each hole, letting the head
1
extend
/8 inch from the wall.
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4. Align the keyhole slots on the back of the mounting bracket
with the mounting screws and slide the module downward
to secure it.
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CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE
The module connects to a modular phone line jack and your
telephone. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular
phone line jack, you can update the wiring yourself using the
necessary jacks and adapters, available at your local RadioShack store.
Or, you can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring for you.
Notes
:
• The telephone company charges to install the necessary
jacks.
• The USOC number of the jack to be inst all ed is RJ11C for a
baseboard jack, or RJ11W for a wall jac k.
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1. Unplug the telephone line cord from your telephone and
plug it into the module’s
2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the module’s
PHONE
jack.
3. Plug the other end of the line cord into the telephone.
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TEL. LINE
jack.
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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
1. If the display is showing any call
information, continuously press
REVIEW
either
XX CALLS
play.
REVIEW
s or
appears on the dis-
t until
2. Press and hold either
REVIEW
or
appears on the display.
3. Quickly press and release
REVIEW
or decrease the display’s contrast.
t until
s or
REVIEW
REVIEW
CONTRAST:XX
t to incre a se
s
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Notes:
• The display goes blank when you set the contrast to
and gets completel y dark when you set it to 15.
• If you increase the contrast higher than
CONTRAST:15
CONTRAST:00
than , the display returns to
CONTRAST:00
CONTRAST:15
4. When you finish adjusting the display contrast, press
DELETE
20
.
, the display returns to
. If you decrease the contrast lower
.
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OPERATION
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
When you re ceive a call, the module a utomatically displays
and all c aller ID inform ation s ent by the phone company, inclu ding the calle r’s telephone number and t he call’s
time and date. In some areas, the caller’s name is also sent.
As it receives calls , the module stores the information in its
memory fo r later recall. The mod ule can store up to 99 incoming number-only calls or 50 incoming name and number
calls.
Notes
:
• If the phone number is more than 12 digits, the display will
show the rest of the number automatically after about 2
seconds.
• After the module’s memory is full, new call information
replaces the oldest stored records.
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REVIEWING CALLS
While receiving a call, the module displays the caller’s information and flashes. If you
choose not to answer the call,
after the caller hangs up, the
display shows the caller’s information for an additional 30 seconds. Then the display returns
to the time display, and
and the message indicator
flash unti l you review your calls.
Note:
If you do not press any
button within 30 seconds, the
system returns to the time display.
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Message Indicator
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The display shows the total number of calls saved and the number of new calls received since
your last review.
Repeatedly press
REVIEW
t to
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see information about the most
recent calls or
REVIEW
s to see
information about previous calls.
The module shows the call information.
Notes
:
• If there are no calls stored in the module,
appears on the display when you press
• appears on the display when you
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REVIEW
reach the last stored cal l while pressing
REVIEW
NO CALL
.
.
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In addition, the module might also display:
Indicator Information
x
CALL-Fd
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Appears the first time you review call
information from someone who has
called more than one time from the same
number and shows how many times the
caller tried to ca ll you .
Appears instead of the phone number if
the call was forwarded to you by a telephone set to forward all calls using the
telephone company’s call forwarding service. The phone number of the original
caller appears alt ernately on the display.
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Indicator Information
CALL Fd BUSY
#XX
UNKNOWN
NUMBER
Appears instead of the phone number if
the call was forwarded to you by a telephone set to forward busy calls and the
number the caller dialed was busy. The
phone number of the original caller
appears alternately on the display.
Appears the firs t time you review a call’s
informa tion
Indicates the call number.
the most recen t call.
Appears if the caller is not within a Caller
ID service area. No caller information
appears.
#01
is always
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Indicator Information
UNKNOWN NAME
PRIVATE
NUMBER
LDC
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Appears if the caller is within a Caller ID
service area that supplies the phone
number , but not the name.
Appears if the caller chose not to send
the phone number. The system first displays the caller’s name, then displays
PRIVATE NUMBER
Appears if the call is long-distance.
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Indicator Information
PRIVATE NAME
?
Appears if the caller chose not to send
the name.
• If only the name is blocked, the system displays th e call er’s number.
• If both the name and number are
blocked, the system alternately displays
PRIVATE NAME
VATE NUMBER
Appears within the Ca ller ID inform ation
if one or more letters were not properly
receiv ed . It is n o rm a l fo r thi s to oc c a sionally happen. If this happens often, contact your local phone service provider
and ask them to correct the problem.
.
and
PRI-
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Indicator Information
–LINE ERROR–
– MESSAGE –
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Appears if the Caller ID information was
garbled. It is normal for this to occasionally happen. If this happens often, contact your local phone service provider
and ask them to correct the problem.
If you subscribe to the phone company’s
voice mail service and you have new
voice mail,
red indicator flashes. Press
twice after you retr ieve the mess age from
the phone company.
pears from the display and the red indicator tu r ns of f.
MESSAGE
appears and the
DELETE
MESSAGE
disap-
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DELETING CALL INFORMATION
When the module’s memory is full, it automatically deletes the
oldest call infor m ation when a new call arrives.
To manually delete a call from
memory, repeatedly press
VIEW
s or t until the call you want
to delete appears on the display.
Then quickly press
The call is deleted, and the display shows information for the
next call.
DELETE
RE-
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twice.
To delete all call information for all calls, press either
REVIEW
or
press and hold
t until
DELETE
XX CALLS
for about 5 seconds.
appears on the display, then
REVIEW
s
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will
help you care for t he system so you can enjoy it for year s.
• Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Handle the system gently and carefully. Dropping it can
damage its circuit boards and case and can cause it to
work improperly.
• Use and store the system only in normal temperature envi-
ronments.
• Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of par ts.
• Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and
type. Always remove an old or weak batteries.
• Occasionally wipe the system with a damp cloth to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or str ong detergents to clean the system.
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Modifying or tampering with your system’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system’s warranty. If your system is not operating as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is harming
the telephone lines, the telephone company might ask you to
disconnect your system until you have res olved the problem.
LIGHTNING
Your module has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of
damage from surges in tel ephone line current. These protection
circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the t elephone lines can damage your modul e.
Lightning damage is not common. However, if you live in an
area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest you unplug
your module during st orms to reduce the possibility of damage.
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RadioShack Limited Warranty
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and
authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period
sales slip
as proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack store.
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God,
abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those provided by a
RadioShack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs.
ble or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of
property, loss of revenue or profit, or costs of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) ma
not apply to the purchaser. There will be charges rendered for repairs to the product made after
the expiration of the aforesaid one (1) year warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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