Radio Shack 43-162 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

with Flashing Alert

Cat. No. 43-162

Voice Mail

MessageLite

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack MessageLite brings the latest in tele­phone technology to the problem of knowi ng when you have
a message waiting at your voice mail box (with your local
phone company). You don’t even have to pick up your
phone’s handset!

When a caller leaves a message, the pho ne company sends
message waiting signals on your phone line. Your Mes­sageLite picks up these signals and flashes its indicator. If
you pick up the handset, you hear a “stutter” dial tone until
you retrieve the message. (The stutter tone sounds like a
broken dial tone, instead of the constant tone you normally
hear.)

And, if there is a power failure, you can still hear the stutter
dial tone, even though the indicator does not l ight.

To use the MessageLite, you must be in an area where
message waiting service is available from your phone com­pany, and you must sub scribe to the service.

Note:

The MessageLite is designed for use with a single­line phone jack (RJ11). It might not operate properly if con­nected to a PBX phone system or to a 2-line phone jack
(RJ14).

©

1997 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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The MessageLite has been tested and found to comply with
all applicable UL and FCC standards.

Warning

: To reduc e t he r isk o f fir e or shoc k hazar d, do n ot

expose this produc t to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

This s ymb ol is in te nded to ale rt yo u to the pr es ence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s en­closure that might be of sufficient magnitude to consti­tute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important op­erating and maintenance instructions are included in the

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literature accompanying this product.

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READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION

We have designed your MessageLite to conform to federal
regulations, and you can connect it to most phone lines.

Most devices, such as a phone or answering machine, that
you connect to the phone line draw power from the line. We
refer to this power draw as the device’s

number

places no load on the phon e li ne.

, or REN. The MessageLite has a REN of 0, so it

ringer equivalence

FCC STATEMENT

Your MessageLite complies with Part 68 of
must, upon request, provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone company. These numbers are
shown on the bottom of the bas e.

Note:

You must not connect the MessageLite to any of the
foll owi ng:

• coin-operated systems

• party-li ne systems

• most electroni c key phone systems

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FCC Rules

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The MessageLite complies with the limits for a Class B digi­tal device as specified in Part 15 of

FCC Rules

. These limits
provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interfer­ence in a residential area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more
of the following corrective measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the MessageLite and
the radio or TV

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the Mes­sageLite and the radio or TV

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still ex­ists.

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INSTALLATION

AC Adapter

TEL SET Jack

TEL LINE Cord

1. Unplug the phone line cord from your modular wall jack
and plug it into the MessageLite’s

2. Plug the MessageLite’s

TEL LINE

wall jack.

3. Plug the MessageLite’s AC adapter into a standard AC
outlet. The indicator flashes fo ur times.

To mount the MessageLite on the wall, peel off one side of
the supplied double-sided adhesive tape and stick the tape
to the bottom of the MessageLite. Peel off the other side of
the adhesive tape and firmly press the MessageLite to a
clean, smooth surface.

TEL SE T

jack.

cord into the modular

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OPERATION

To test the MessageLite at any time, call your phone and
leave a message in your voice mail box. Within about 4 min­utes, the MessageLite indicator flashes and, when you pick
up the handset, you hear the stutter dial tone .

The MessageLite indicator flashes until you ret rieve all mes­sages and the voice mail box is clear.

Notes:

• Your MessageLite’s indicator is clear when there are no

new messages in your voice mail box or when the Mes­sageLite does not have AC power.

• Some special functions, such as call conferencing,

might trigger false message waiting indications.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack MessageLite is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. These suggestions will help you
care for the MessageLite so you can enjoy it for years.

• Keep the MessageLite dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately.

• Use and store the MessageLite only in normal tempera­ture environments.

• Handle the MessageLi te gen tly and carefu lly. Don’t drop
it.

• Keep the MessageLite away from dust and dirt.

• Wipe the M essageLite wi th a damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new.

Modifying or tam pering with the MessageLite’s inter nal com­ponents can cause a malfunction and inv alida te its warrant y.
If your MessageLite is not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is
affecting the telephone lines, the telephone company might
ask you to disconnect your MessageLite until you have re­solved the problem.

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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your MessageLite causes prob­lems on the phone line, the phone company can temporari ly
disconnect your service. If this happens, the phone compa­ny attempts to notify you in advanc e. If advance notice is not
practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possi­ble and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this MessageLite. The phone company notifies
you of these changes in advance, so you can take the nec­essary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone ser­vice.

LIGHTNING

Your MessageLite has built-in protection circuits to reduce
the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power
line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the
FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the tele­phone or power lines can damage your MessageLite.

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Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live
in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that
you unplug your telephone system during storms to reduce
the possibility of damage.

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NOTES

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by Radi oSha ck against manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for one (1) year 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 LIABIL­ITY, 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclu­sion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions ma
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 proper ty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts
and products may be used in the performanc e 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 ex cess 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, set­up 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, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600,

Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

3/97

RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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