Radio Shack 43-3813, 43-3812 User Manual

900 MHz Cordless Telephone

with Digital Answering System

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43-3812/3813

Owner’s Manual

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Important Information

This phone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.

WARNING:

shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To reduce the risk of fire or

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence 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 literature accompanying this product.

Important

Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your phone. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure.

2001 RadioShack Corporation.

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

When AC power is lost, the phone loses the security access-protection code connection between the base and the handset. When power is restored, put the handset on the base briefly to restore this connection.

READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION

We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations and you can connect it to most phone lines. However, each device that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the phone’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of your phone.

If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five (three in rural areas), your phones might not ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove one of the devices from the line.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Important Information

4. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

5. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

6. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

7. Do not affix the AC power supply cord to building surfaces with metal fittings (if the product has an AC power cord).

8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

9. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

11. Slots and openings in the telephone’s cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the telephone from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

12. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your

home, consult your local power company.

13. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be stepped on.

14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

16. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.

17. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified services personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustments of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

Important Information

qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

19. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handing the battery pack in order not to short it with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

Important Information

Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 6

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 7

Mounting the Phone ......................................................................................................... 7

On a Desk Top .......................................................................................................... 7

On a Wall Plate or Wall ............................................................................................. 8

Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack .................................................. 8

Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................................ 10

Setting the Handset Ringer’s Tone and Volume ............................................................. 10

Turning the Base’s Ringer On/Off ................................................................................... 10

Telephone Operation ................................................. .. .................................. ... ... ................ 11

Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................................ 11

Selecting the Channel ..................................................................................................... 11

Setting the Handset Volume ............................................................................................ 11

Using Flash ................................................................ ... .................................. .. ............... 11

Using Redial .................................................................................................................... 11

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................................. 11

Paging ............................................................................................................................ 12

Memory Dialing .................................... ... ........................................................................ 12

Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................................. 12

Entering a Pause ........................................................... ... .................................. ... .. 12

Dialing a Memory Number ....................................................................................... 12

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ........... ... .................................... ............................ 13

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....................................................................... 13

Using a Headset ................................................ ............................................................. 13

Answering System Operation ............................................................................................. 14

Using the Menu Button ........................................... ... .................................. ... .. .............. 14

Setting the Day and Time ............................................................................................... 14

Setting the Number of Rings .......................................................................................... 15

Setting the Record Time ................................................................................................. 15

Selecting the Outgoing Message .................................................................................... 15

Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 16

Setting the System to Answer Calls ............................................................................... 16

Screening Calls .............................................................................................................. 16

Recording Incoming Messages ...................................................................................... 16

Recording a Memo ......................................................................................................... 17

Recording a Conversation .............................................................................................. 17

Playing Messages .......................................................................................................... 17

Adjusting the Answering System’s Volume .................................................................... 18

Deleting Messages ......................................................................................................... 18

Remote Operation .......................................................................................................... 18

Setting the Security Code ....................................................................................... 18

Using the Toll-Saver ...................................... .......................................................... 19

Using Remote Commands ................................... .......................................................... 19

Contents

Remote Commands ................................................................................................. 19

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 20

Care .............................................................................................................................. .. 21

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack 900 MHz Cordless Telephone. Your system combines a 900 MHz cordless telephone and a digital answering system. The 900 MHz band provides less interference, clearer sound, and greater range than 46/49 MHz cordless telephones.

The digital answering system stores up to 16 minutes of messages on a computer chip and records each message’s day and time. Advantages over tape-based answering machines include:

• Ability to delete individual messages and save the rest.

• No tapes to bother with and no tape mechanisms to wear out.

• Remote operation from a touch-tone phone (or from a rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer).

TEL EPH ONE

10 Number Memory Dialing

numbers (3 one-touch and 7 speed-dial) in memory for easy dialing.

— store 10

You can also manually change channels during a call.

Ringer Volume Control

ringer tone/volume settings on the handset.

Volume Control

you hear through the handset.

Long Battery Life

pack (when fully charged) provides about 7 hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time.

Security Access-Protection Code

prevent other cordless phone users from using your phone line.

— adjust the sound level

— select from four

— the supplied battery

— helps

ANSWERING SYSTEM

Voice-Prompted Menu Setting

answering system’s various functions through the voice guidance.

Two Prerecorded Messages

option of using one of two prerecorded messages (one that lets callers leave a message and the other for the announcement only setting) or recording your own.

— set the

— offers the

Page

— send a paging signal from the base to the handset to page someone or locate the handset if you misplace it.

Headset Jack

headset (available at your local RadioShack store) for hands-free convenience.

40 Channels

channel when you make or answer a call.

— connect an optional

— automatically selects a clear

Introduction

Message Counter

recorded messages.

Programmable Security Code

two-digit security code for secure remote operation.

Memo Recording

messages for yourself or others in your home or office. You can also record your phone conversation.

— shows the number of

— uses a

— lets you leave

Phone Pick-Up Detection

recording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the answering system, and resets to answer the next call.

Installation

— stops

Toll-Saver

charges when you call by long distance to check your messages.

— lets you avoid unnecessary

MOUNTING THE PHONE

You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or directly on a wall. Choose a location that is:

• near an AC outlet

• near a modular telephone line jack

• out of the way of normal activities

• away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors

• away from other cordless phones

The base’s location affects the phone’s range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.

Cautions:

Y ou must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC

and delivers at least 350 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the phone's jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the phone or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the phone before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the

DC IN 9V

adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the phone.

Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters (available at your local RadioShack store), or have the telephone company update the wiring for you. You must use compatible modular jacks that are compliant with Part 68 of

Note:

The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate jack).

FCC Rules

On a Desk Top

1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the the back of the base.

2. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular telephone line jack.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the the base.

4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the base.

5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

jack on the back of

jack on

Installation

On a Wall Plate or Wall

1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the base’s upper tab slots, then press down on the bracket’s latches and insert them into the lower slots.

Note:

To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bracket. Follow the steps under “On a Wall Plate or Wall,” then apply these additional instructions for placement on a wall.

1. Drill two holes 3 apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about inch (3 mm) from the wall.

2. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the the back of the base.

/16 inches (100 mm)

TEL LINE

jack at

2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the the back of the base.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the

4. Route the adapter and modular cords through the grooves on the bracket.

5. Plug the modular cord’s other end into the wall plate jack, then align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it.

6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

7. Press and lift out the handset holder, flip it over, then snap it back into place so it holds the handset.

8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

jack.

jack on

3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it.

CONNECTING, CHARGING, AND REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack installed in the handset, but not connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 24 hours.

1. Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. Plug the battery pack’s connector into the socket in the compartment. The connector fits only one way.

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