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Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 4

Battery Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ 4

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5

IMPORTANT .............................................................................................................. 5

IMPORTANT CALLER ID INFORMATION ................................................................. 5

READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 5

Telephone Highlights ................................................................................................. 6

Answering System Highlights .................................................................................... 6

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 6

Mounting the Phone .......................................................................................................... 6

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

On a Wall Plate or Wall .............................................................................................. 7

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

Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................................... 9

Setting the Handset’s Ringer Tone/Volume ....................................................................... 9

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

Setting Auto Talk ............................................................................................................. 10

Turning Caller ID/Call Waiting On/Off ............................................................................. 10

Storing Your Area Code .................................................................................................. 10

Selecting a Language ..................................................................................................... 11

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

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

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

Setting the Handset Volume ............................................................................................ 12

Using Flash ........................................................... ................................. ... ... ................... 12

Using Redial .................................................................................................................... 12

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................................. 12

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

Using a Headset ................................... ................................................................... ... ..... 12

Memory Dialing ............................................................................................................... 13

Storing a Name and Number in Memory ................................................................. 13

Editing or Deleting a Number in Memory ................................................................. 14

Entering a Pause ................................................... .................................. ... .. ........... 14

Reviewing Memory Numbers ................................................................................... 14

Dialing a Memory Number ....................................................................................... 14

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ............................................................................... 14

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....................................................................... 15

Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................................... 15

Reviewing Caller ID Records .......................................................................................... 15

Caller ID Messages .................................................................................................. 16

Adding/Deleting the Area Code ....................................................................................... 16

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Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ...................................................................... 16

Storing a Caller ID Record in Memory ............................................................................ 16

Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................................. 16

Answering System Operation ............................................................................................. 17

Using the Menu Button ................................ ... .................................. .. ... ......................... 17

Setting the Day/Time ...................................................................................................... 17

Setting the Number of Rings .......................................................................................... 18

Setting the Record Time ................................................................................................. 18

Selecting the Outgoing Message .................................................................................... 18

Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 19

Setting the System to Answer Calls ............................................................................... 19

Screening Calls .............................................................................................................. 19

Recording Incoming Messages ...................................................................................... 19

Recording a Memo ......................................................................................................... 20

Recording a Conversation .............................................................................................. 20

Playing Messages .......................................................................................................... 20

Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................................................... 21

Deleting Messages ......................................................................................................... 21

Remote Operation .......................................................................................................... 21

Setting the Security Code ....................................................................................... 21

Using the Toll-Saver ........................................... ... .................................. .. ... ........... 22

Using Remote Commands ................................................. .. ... ....................................... 22

Remote Commands ................................................................................................ 23

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 24

Care .............................................................................................................................. .. 26

FCC Statement ..................................................... .. .................................. ... ... ................ 26

The FCC Wants You to Know ......................................................................................... 26

Lightning ......................................................................................................................... 26

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

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To reduce the risk the of fire or shock hazard, do not expose t his product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

CAUTION:

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

WARNING:

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The lightning symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated da nger­ous voltage within this product’s enclo­sure that might be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric sh ock. Do
not open the product’s case.

The exclamation symbol is inte nded to in­form you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are includ ed in

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the literature accompanying this product.

Contents

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Important Safety Instructions

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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.

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 surfa ce.
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 qualified
technician to restore the product to normal
operation.

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

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.

18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cord less 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

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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Important Safety Instructions

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our 900 MHz
Cordless Telephone. It provides excellent
clarity and range and integrates Caller ID,
Call Waiting ID, and a digital answering
system into one space-saving device. The
900 MHz band provides less interference,
clearer sound, and greater range than 46/49
MHz cordless telephones.

The digital answering system provides clear
reliable messaging with call screening, day/
time stamp, call counter, remote access and
instant skip or replay messaging.

The Caller ID records each caller’s name (if
available in your area), telephone number,
and the date and time of the call, as provided
by your local phone company to Caller ID
service subscribers.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION

To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, you must
be in an area where those services are
available and you must subscribe to those
services through your local phone company.

Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
options are generally available:

• caller’s number only

• caller’s name only

• caller’s name and number

If you subscribe to Call Waiting ID and Caller
ID, the system can show you the incoming
caller information, even when you are
already talking on the phone.

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.

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

• You can delete individual messages and

save the rest.

• There are no tapes to bother with and no

tape mechanisms to wear out.

Introduction

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The remote operation feature lets you
operate your answering system from a
touch-tone phone (or from a rotary phone
with a pocket tone dialer).

Telephone Highlights

10 Number Memory Dialing

numbers in memory for easy dialing.

Page

— sends a paging signal from the base
to the handset to page someone or locate
the handset.

Headset Jack

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

40 Channels

channel when you make or answer a call.
You can also manually change channels
during a call.

Super CCT Noise-Reduction Circuitry

provides clear telephone conversations for
sound clarity comparable to a corded phone.

Ringer Volume Control

handset ringer tone/volume settings.

Volume Control

volume.

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.

— connects an optional

— automatically selects a clear

— adjusts the handset’s

— the supplied battery

— stores 10

—

— offers four

— helps

Answering System Highlights

Call Screening

leaves a message so you can decide
whether or not to answer the call.

Adjustable Ring Number

system to answer after two, four or six rings.

Two Prerecorded Messages

from two prerecorded messages (one lets
callers leave a message and the other is an
announcement-only setting) or record your
own.

Message Counter

recorded messages.

Programmable Security Code

two-digit security code for secure remote
operation.

Memo Recording

messages for yourself or others, or record a
phone conversation.

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.

Toll-Saver

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

Digital Volume Control

adjust the level of the message playback.

— lets you listen as a caller

— lets you set the

— choose

— shows the number of

— sets a

— lets you leave

— stops

— lets you avoid unnecessary

— lets you precisely

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Installation

MOUNTING THE PHONE

You can place the phone on a desk or table,
mount it on a standard wall plate, or directly

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Installation

on a wall. Choose a location that is:

• near an AC outlet

• nea r 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

• awa y from oth er cordless phones

You can try different locations to see which
provides the best performance.

Cautions:

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

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and delivers at least 350 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fit the phone's DC IN 9V
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
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

Rules

.The USOC number of the jack to be

installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall plate).

FCC

On a Desk Top

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

TEL LINE

jack on

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
on the back.

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

5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

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

DC IN 9V

jack

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.

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

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

4. Route the adapter and modular cords
through the bracket’s grooves.

5. Plug the modular
cord’s other end into
the wall plate jack,
then align the
bracket’s keyhole
slots with the wall

DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

jack.

jack on

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plate studs and slide the base
downward to secure it.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the
compartment.

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 to
hold the handset.

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

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.

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1. Drill two holes 3
Thread a screw into each hole, letting
the heads extend about

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

3. Ali g n th e bracket’s
keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and
slide the base
downward to secure
it.

/16 inches apart.

1

/8 inch.

TEL LINE

jack on

CONNECTING, CHARGING
AND REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK

The phone comes with a rechargeable Ni-Cd
(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.

3. Plug the battery
pack’s connector
into the socket in
the compartment.
The connector fits
only one way.

4. Put the battery pack in the compartment.

5. Replace the cover.

To charge the battery pack, place the
handset on the base, face up or down. The
base’s CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights.

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Recharge the battery pack when
flashes.

Important:

properly connected before you try to charge
it. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights
when the handset is on the base even if the
battery pack is not connected properly.

Notes:

• When you first use the phone after

• Using a pencil eraser, clean the

• If the phone does not work, recharge the

• If the battery pack becomes weak during

Be sure the battery pack is

charging or recharging the battery pack,
the phone might not work and you might
hear error beeps. If this happens, return
the handset to the base for about 5
seconds to reset the security access­protection code.

charging contacts on the handset and
the base about once a month.

battery pack. (The battery power might
be too low to flash the display.)

a call, the handset beeps and

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8Wjj[ho

flashes. When this happens, you

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cannot make a call on the phone until
you recharge the battery pack.

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• About once a month, fully discharge the
battery pack by keeping the handset off

Bemý8Wjj[ho

the base until
Otherwise, the battery pack loses its
ability to fully recharge.

Bemý8Wjj[ho

Bemý8Wjj[hoBemý8Wjj[ho

flashes.

recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in
your area. RadioShack’s involvement in this
program is part of the company’s
commitment to preserving our environment
and conserving our natural resources.

• If the battery pack is completely
discharged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it, place
the handset on the base to reset the
security access-protection code. If it was
the handset that lost power, recharge
the battery pack.

The supplied battery pack should last about
a year. If the battery pack does not hold a
charge for more than 2 hours after an
overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6­volt, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector
that fits the socket in the battery
compartment. You can order a replacement
battery pack through your local RadioShack
store. Install the new battery pack and
charge it for about 24 hours.

Warning:

promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it
(see “Battery Safety Instructions” on Page 4
for additional information on proper battery
handling).

If you have trouble replacing the battery
pack, take the phone to your local
RadioShack for assistance.

Important:

RBRC
on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RadioShack
is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or
Canada. The RBRC program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal
waste stream, which may be illegal in your
area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800­843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery

Dispose of the old battery pack

The EPA certified

®

Battery Recycling Seal

SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

Your phone comes set for tone dialing. If you
have pulse service, you need to change the
dialing mode. If you are not sure which type
of service you have, do this test.

TALK

Lift the handset, press
dial tone. Press any number other than 0 or,
if required, an outside line access code (9,
for example).

If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone
service. If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service.

To set the dial mode, press
the phone if necessary, then hold down

FLASH

until the phone beeps and the current
dialing mode appears. Then press
set to pulse or
phone beeps and
appears then clears.

Note:

The phone exits setting mode if a call

or page is received, or if you press
If the battery pack power becomes too low,

the dial mode might reset to tone. If you are
on a pulse line and cannot make a call, try
setting dialing mode to pulse.

TONE

/

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, and listen for a

TALK

to hang up

#

7777

/

6666

/* to set to tone. The

Jed[ý:_Wb_d]

Jed[ý:_Wb_d]

or

Jed[ý:_Wb_d]Jed[ý:_Wb_d]

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J7BA

J7BAJ7BA

to

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SETTING THE HANDSET’S
RINGER TONE/VOLUME

You can select one of the handset’s four
different ringer tone/volume settings. At any
time, except during a call, repeatedly press

or

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Each time you press a button, the phone
rings at the selected setting and

to select the desired ringer setting.

9

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Jof[ý8ýBemý

H_d][hýH_d][hý

Jof[ýJof[ý

Jof[ý7ýBem

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appears.

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handset from the base or, if the handset is
away from the base, by pressing any key.

TURNING THE BASE’S
RINGER ON/OFF

You can set the base’s ringer to high or low,
or turn it off.

MENU

1. Press
announces “Ringer volume” and its
current setting. The current setting also
displays.

2. Press
The system exits the setting mode when

you:

• wait more than 20 seconds between

key presses

• receive an incoming call

• press

•press
Start again at Step 1.

3. Press
the setting. The system announces the
setting and displays

four times. The phone

SET

to enter the setting mode.

PLAY/STOP

TALK

on the handset

SKIP/

;

or

/REPEAT

:

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>_, Be

>_>_

Be

BeBe

, or

to change

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.

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To turn auto talk on or off:

1. Lift the handset and hold down
until the setup menu appears.

2. Press

3. To clear the disp lay when you finish,

SELECT

setting.

CALL ID

press
the base.

to change the auto talk

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or

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appears.

E\\E\\

or return the handset to

CALL ID

TURNING CALLER ID/CALL
WAITING ON/OFF

If you have Call Waiting and Caller ID
service, you can set the system to show
Caller ID information for an incoming call
even while you are on the phone.

To set the Caller ID/Call Waiting:

(Caller ID/

E\\

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appears.

E\\E\\

CALL ID

1. Lift the handset and hold down
until the menu appears.

2. Press 2 or
Call Waiting).

3. Press
Call Waiting setting.

9999

SELECT

to select

to change the Caller ID/

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or

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setting.

SET

to store the setting.

PLAY/STOP

to exit the menu

4. Press

5. Press

Even when you turn off the base’s ringer, you
can still make or receive calls using this
phone. Telephones on the same line (and
the handset if it is away from the base) still
ring when there is an incoming call.

SETTING AUTO TALK

Your phone is preset so you must press

TALK

to answer a call. With auto talk turned

on, you can answer a call by lifting the

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4. Return the handset to the base to store
the new setting.

STORING YOUR AREA
CODE

You can store your local area code in the
phone’s Caller ID record so it does not show
the area code if the received call is from your
local area. If for some reason you need to
dial the area code (or store in the memory),
you can add it afterwards. “Adding/Deleting
the Area Code” on Page 16.

If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing
including area code, do not enter the area
code but leave this option blank.

4. Press

SELECT

then press
to the base to clear the display.

to store the area code,

CALL ID

or return the handset

To store your area code:

1. Lift the handset and hold down
until the menu appears.

2. Press 3 or

3. Press
digit area code. If you make a mistake,
repeatedly press
move the cursor over the incorrect digit,
then enter the correct number.

Note:

it appears on the display. To delete the
area code, press
then enter your area code. Or you can

TONE/

use
cursor and edit the area code.

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Telephone Operation

twice to select

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SELECT

If an area code is already stored,

, then enter your three-

TONE/6/*

DELETE

/* or #/7#to move the

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CALL ID

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or

three times,

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to

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MAKING AND RECEIVING
CALLS

To make a call, lift the handset and press

TALK

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JWba

.

and the current volume setting

JWbaJWba

(see “Setting the Handset Volume” on
Page 12) appear on the handset, and the
base’s CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights.
Then dial the number. The number displays
on the handset as you dial, then the call’s
elapsed time appears.

You can also dial the number before you

TALK

press
repeatedly press
entry, then enter the correct number. You
can also hold down
entire number.

When you receive a call,
appears. Lift the handset from the base and

. If you make a mistake,

DELETE

to erase the wrong

DELETE

to delete the

?dYec_d]ý9Wbbý

?dYec_d]ý9Wbbý

?dYec_d]ý9Wbbý?dYec_d]ý9Wbbý

SELECTING A LANGUAGE

You can set the display’s language to
English or French. To select the language:

1. Lift the handset and hold down
until the menu appears.

4

2. Press
cursor to

3. Press

<h

<h$$$$ýýýý

<h<h

4. Return the handset to the base or press

CALL ID

press
handset from the base or press any key.

To end a call, place the handset on the base
or press

or 9 thee times to move the

BWd]kW][

BWd]kW][

BWd]kW][BWd]kW][

SELECT

(French).

to store the new setting.

TALK

. If auto talk is on, just lift the

TALK

.

.

to select

ý;d]

ý;d]

ý;d]ý;d]

CALL ID

(English) or

SELECTING THE CHANNEL

The phone scans 40 channels (frequency
pairs used between the base and the
handset) and automatically selects a clear
channel when you make or receive a call.

If you hear other conversations or excessive

CH

noise during a call, press

IYWdd_d]

different channel.
phone searches for a clear channel. If the
handset is too far from the base, the channel
might not change. Move closer to the base
and try again.

IYWdd_d]

IYWdd_d]IYWdd_d]

to select a

appears as your

Telephone Operation

11

SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME

USING TONE SERVICES ON
A PULSE LINE

To adjust the handset’s volume during a call,
press
the desired volume level.

Lebkc[ý>_]^

Lebkc[ý>_]^, Lebkc[ýC[Z_kc

Lebkc[ý>_]^Lebkc[ý>_]^

appears.
When you press

maximum or
handset beeps and the setting does not
change.

The volume level setting is maintained even
after you hang up the phone.

or

8888

9

Lebkc[ýC[Z_kc

Lebkc[ýC[Z_kcLebkc[ýC[Z_kc

on the handset until you reach

Lebkc[ýCWn_ckc

Lebkc[ýCWn_ckc

Lebkc[ýCWn_ckcLebkc[ýCWn_ckc

Lebkc[ýBem

Lebkc[ýBem

, or

Lebkc[ýBemLebkc[ýBem

while the volume is

8888

while the volume is low, the

9999

,

USING FLASH

FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of
a switchhook operation for special services,
such as Call Waiting.

For example, if you have Call Waiting, press

FLASH

to answer an incoming call without
disconnecting the current call. Press
again to return to the first call.

If you do not have any special phone

FLASH

services, pressing
the current call.

might disconnect

FLASH

USING REDIAL

To quickly dial the last number dialed, lift the
handset and press
You can also press
pressing

TALK

.

REDIAL

, then press

REDIAL/PAUSE

TALK

after

Some special services, such as bank-by­phone, require tone signals. If you have
pulse service, you can still use these special
tone services. Dial the service’s main
number. When the service answers, press

TONE/

are sent as tone signals.
When you hang up, the phone automatically

resets to pulse dialing.

/*. Any additional numbers you dial

6

PAGING

To page the person who has the handset or
to locate the handset when the phone is not
in use, press
beeps for about one minute. To stop it from
beeping sooner, press any key on the
handset or return the handset to the base.
Press
base.

PAGE

on the base. The handset

PAGE

again to stop the paging at the

USING A HEADSET

You can connect an optional headset with
a 3 /32-inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact your local
RadioShack store for a suitable headset.

To connect the headset, open the rubber
cover on the side of the handset, then insert
the headset’s plug into the jack.

.

When you finish using the headset,
disconnect it from the handset and close the
rubber cover to protect the jack.

Notes:

• The redial memory holds up to 32 digits,
so you can redial long-distance as well
as local numbers.

• Th e redial memory also holds pause
entries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 14).

12

Telephone Operation

Notes:

• Con necting a headset disconnects the
handset’s earpiece and microphone.

•8 or 9 on the handset also controls the
connected headset’s volume.

• If you place the handset on the base to
recharge it while the headset is

connected, be sure the handset seats
properly.

• With a headset connected, you make or
answer calls as usual using the keys on
the handset.

press twice for the second letter in the
upper case, and so on. To enter the
lower case letter, press four times (or
five times) to display the first letter in
lower case, five or six times for the
second letter, and so on.

• You can use an optional handset holder
(available from your local RadioShack
store) to hang the handset on your belt
for greater convenience.

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 10 phone numbers and
names in memory, then dial a stored number
by entering its memory location number.
Each number can be up to 20 digits, and
each name can be up to 14 characters.

Storing a Name and Number in
Memory

When you are storing a number in memory,
an error tone sounds and the phone exits the
storing process if you wait more than 20
seconds between each keypress. If you
receive a call during memory entry, the
phone exits the storing process.

To store a number and name in memory:

1. Lift the handset.

2. Hold down
list of memory location numbers appear.

3. Press the appropriate numbers (
choose a memory location.

4. Press
you do not want to enter a name, skip to
Step 6.

5. To enter a name, use the number keys.
Refer to the letters on the number keys

to select the desired letter. Pr ess the key
once for the first letter in the upper case,

MEM

SELECT

C[cehoýIjeh[

C[cehoýIjeh[

until

C[cehoýIjeh[C[cehoýIjeh[

Ijeh[ýDWc[

Ijeh[ýDWc[

.

Ijeh[ýDWc[Ijeh[ýDWc[

and a

0–9

appears. If

) to

: press

twice

0

TONE/

appears.

5

dddd

7777

. Each

/* or

6666

For example, to enter
once; upper case

6

six times; lower case

4

five times; lower case
Finally, press 6 five times; lower case
appears.

T o enter two letters from the same key in
a row, press #/
the next position. For example to enter

AB

, press 2;
the cursor moves to the next position,
then press

To enter a space, press #
without entering any character.

To enter a number , repeatedly press the
corresponding number key until the
number appears.

T o enter a special character , use
time you press 0, the following
characters appear in this order:

----ýçý#ý

ýçý#ý))))ýâ

ýçý#ýýçý#ý

If you make a mistake, use
#/7 to move the cursor over the error,
then enter the correct character, or
press
delete all characters, briefly hold down

DELETE

6. Press

7. Enter the phone number and any tone or
pause entries (see “Using T one Services
on a Pulse Line” on Page 12 and
“Entering a Pause” on Page 14).

Note:

one digit of memory.

7777

appears. Then press #/

2

twice so

ýâýá

ýá

(space)

ýâýâ

ýáýá

DELETE

Each tone or pause entry uses

.

SELECT

to delete a character. To

.

John

@@@@

appears. Then press

eeee

appears. Press

^^^^

appears.

to move the cursor to

7777

8888

appears.

/

7777

&&&&

Ijeh[ýDkcX[hý

Ijeh[ýDkcX[hý

Ijeh[ýDkcX[hýIjeh[ýDkcX[hý

,

Telephone Operation

13

8. Press

9. When you finish, press

To replace a stored number, store a new one
in its place.

SELECT

C[cehoýdýI

C[cehoýdýIjeh[Z

C[cehoýdýIC[cehoýdýI

location number) appears.

C[cehoýIjeh[

C[cehoýIjeh[

C[cehoýIjeh[C[cehoýIjeh[

8 to store more numbers.

. The phone beeps and

jeh[Z (dddd

is the memory

jeh[Zjeh[Z

appears. Repeat Steps 3–

MEM

.

Editing or Deleting a Number in
Memory

1. Lift the handset.

2. Hold down
list of memory location numbers appear.

3. Choose a memory location (
pressing a number or by repeatedly
pressing

4. Press
highlight one of the three options then
press

;Z_jýC[ceho

;Z_jýC[cehoýýýýdddd

;Z_jýC[ceho;Z_jýC[ceho

described in Steps 5 through 8 of
“Storing a Name and Number in
Memory” on Page 13.

:[b[j[ýC[ceho

:[b[j[ýC[cehoýýýýdddd

:[b[j[ýC[ceho:[b[j[ýC[ceho

you to confirm the deletion. Press
move the cursor to

SELECT

and

=eý8WYa

=eý8WYa

=eý8WYa=eý8WYa

memory numbers.

MEM

or

8

SELECT

SELECT

DELETE

or

C[ceho

C[cehoýýýýdý:[b[j[Z

C[cehoC[ceho

dý:[b[j[Z

dý:[b[j[Zdý:[b[j[Z

— returns you to the list of

C[cehoýIjeh[

C[cehoýIjeh[

until

C[cehoýIjeh[C[cehoýIjeh[

0–9

) by

.

9

. Press
to choose it.

— edit the record as

— the display prompts

O[i

O[i

O[iO[i

. The phone beeps,

appears.

or

9

to

8

, then press

and a

to

8

Entering a Pause

In some telephone systems, you must dial an
access code (9, for example) and wait for a
second dial tone before you can dial an
outside number. You can store the access
code with the phone number. However, you

should also store a pause after the access
code to allow the outside line time to
connect. To enter a 2-second pause, press

REDIAL/PAUSE

more pause entries for a longer pause.

FFFF

.

appears. You can add

Reviewing Memory Numbers

To review your memory numbers, press

MEM

. The list of memory location numbers

''''–&&&&

(

) appears with the name stored with each

2C[ceho

number (or
name).

To see the stored phone numbers, press #/

. An arrow to the right of the number

7777

means it is longer than 14 digits. Press #/
again to see the rest of the number.
Repeatedly press
name display.

To exit the memory number list, press
To see a stored name and phone number at

the same time, press
cursor is by a memory location number. To
exit this display, hold down
display clears.

2C[cehoýýýýd4

2C[ceho2C[ceho

d4

if you did not store a

d4d4

TONE/

/*to return to the

6

SELECT

when the

DELETE

7777

MEM

until the

Dialing a Memory Number

To dial a number stored in memory, lift the
handset and press
location numbers appears.

Choose a memory location (
a number or by repeatedly pressing
then press

You can also dial a memory number after
pressing
not change but the phone’s memory recall
activates) then enter a memory location
number.

TALK

TALK

MEM

.

. Press

. The list of memory

0–9

) by pressing

or 9,

8888

MEM

(the display does

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers

For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as bank by phone), store

.

14

Telephone Operation

each group of numbers in its own memory
location. Dial the service’s main number first.
Then, at the appropriate place in the call,

MEM

press
location where the additional information is
stored.

ˆ

and enter the number for the

Caller ID Operation

Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s number
(police department, fire department,
ambulance) and you choose to test the
stored number, make the test call during the
late evening or early morning hours to avoid
peak demand periods. Also, remain on the
line to explain the reason for your call.

If you subscribe to Caller ID service from
your phone company, the phone company
sends information about the call, as well as
the time and date, between the first and
second rings of every call you receive.

The phone displays this information after the
second ring, and it stores up to 30 Caller ID
records for later review. It also shows if caller
information is unavailable or if the name and
number were blocked by the caller (see
“Caller ID Messages” on Page 16).

If the phone’s Caller ID memory becomes
full, any new call replaces the oldest call
record.

If you subscribe to Call Waiting and Caller
ID, you will hear a tone through the handset
when a call comes in, then the Caller ID
record appears. If you want to answer the

FLASH

incoming call, press
previous phone conversation, press
again.

. To resume the

FLASH

REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS

Note:

If the handset is faceup on the base, it
shows the number of Caller ID records, so
you can see if you have new records to
review.

Repeatedly press 9 to scroll through the
Caller ID records from the most recent to the
oldest, or 8 to scroll back through the
records. To scroll quickly through the
records, hold down 8 or 9.

When you scroll past the last record, the total
record number appears, then the first record.
When you scroll past the first record, the total
record number appears, then the last record.

The top line of each record shows the date,
time and the number of calls from that
number. The second line shows the caller’s
name, and the third line shows the caller’s
phone number.

To exit the Caller ID record display, press

CALL ID

.

To review the Caller ID records, lift the
handset and press
new Caller ID records, if any, and the total
number of records appear.

CALL ID

. The number of

Caller ID Operation

15

Caller ID Messages

Display Description

D[m0ýNN

D[m0ýNN

D[m0ýNND[m0ýNN
JejWb0ýNN

JejWb0ýNN

JejWb0ýNNJejWb0ýNN

Fh_lWj[ýDWc[ý

Fh_lWj[ýDWc[ý

Fh_lWj[ýDWc[ýFh_lWj[ýDWc[ý
Fh_lWj[ýDkcX[h

Fh_lWj[ýDkcX[h

Fh_lWj[ýDkcX[hFh_lWj[ýDkcX[h

KdademdýDWc[

KdademdýDWc[

KdademdýDWc[KdademdýDWc[

or

Kdademdý

Kdademdý

KdademdýKdademdý

DkcX[h

DkcX[h

DkcX[hDkcX[h

?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW

?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW

?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW

Shows the number of new
Caller ID records (records
you have not reviewed)
and the total number of
records.

The caller has blocked the

or

Caller ID information.

The caller is not within a
Caller ID service area.

Appears if there was an
error during the
transmission of Caller ID
information. Occasional
errors are normal. If the
phone frequently displays

?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW

?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW

?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW?dYecfb[j[ý:WjW

your local telephone
company or RadioShack
store.

, contact

DIALING NUMBERS FROM A
CALLER ID RECORD

To dial a local number stored in a Caller ID
record, recall the record, then press
it is a long distance call, press 1 (
before the displayed number) before you

TALK

press
area code, press 3 before you press

Note:

phone number (if it was blocked by the caller,
for example), you cannot dial from that
record.

. If you want to add or delete the

If a Caller ID record does not contain a

STORING A CALLER ID
RECORD IN MEMORY

1. Press

ýýýý

2. Press

CALL ID

record you want to store.
If it is a long distance number, press
If you want to add or delete the area

code, press

MEM

, then 8 or 9 to recall the

3

.

I[b[YjýBeYWj_ed

I[b[YjýBeYWj_ed

.

I[b[YjýBeYWj_edI[b[YjýBeYWj_ed

TALK

''''

appears

TALK

appears.

. If

.

1

.

ADDING/DELETING THE
AREA CODE

When the area code of the received call is
the same as the one you stored (see “Storing
Your Area Code” on Page 10), the caller ID
record does not show the area code. If it is
different, the record shows the area code.

However, you can add or delete the area
code on the display. When the record is on

3

the display, press
code. Pressing 3 again deletes or adds the
area code.

When you dial the number or store it into
memory, the phone dials or stores the
number as it appears on the display.

16

to add or delete the area

Caller ID Operation

3. Choose a memory location (0–9) by
pressing a number or by repeatedly
pressing 8 or 9, then press

If the selected location is empty, the
phone beeps to confirm that it stored the
number, then the Caller ID record
appears.

If a record exists in the selected

H[fbWY[ýC[ceho5

location,
prompting you to confirm the
replacement. Move the cursor to

De

De

DeDe

H[fbWY[ýC[ceho5

H[fbWY[ýC[ceho5H[fbWY[ýC[ceho5

, then press

SELECT

SELECT

appears,

.

O[i

O[i

O[iO[i

.

or

DELETING CALLER ID
RECORDS

You can delete Caller ID records individually
or all at once.

To delete a single Caller ID record:

To delete all Caller ID records:

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press 8 or 9 to move the cursor to

ˆ

USING THE MENU BUTTON

Use
function settings. Each time you press

MENU

and its current setting.

CALL ID

record you want to delete.

DELETE

then press
phone beeps to indicate the record was
deleted.

then 8 or 9 to recall the

:[b[j[ýC[iiW][5ý

:[b[j[ýC[iiW][5ý

.

:[b[j[ýC[iiW][5ý:[b[j[ýC[iiW][5ý

SELECT

or

DELETE

appears.

. The

O[i

O[i

O[iO[i

1. Press
totals.

2. Press

,

3. Press 8 or 9 to move the cursor to
then press
phone beeps and
indicating all Caller ID records were
deleted.

Answering System Operation

• press

MENU

on the base to select the various

, the system announces the function

• press

Start again at Step 1 of the setting operation.

SETTING THE DAY/TIME

# of

Presses

1 Outgoing message
2Clock set
3 Remote operation Security Code
4 Ringer volume
5 Number of rings before the

system answers

6 Recording time for incoming

messages

7 Exit the menu setting mode.

The system exits menu setting when you:

Function

You must set the day and time so the system
can record the correct day and time of each
message.

Note:

Enter each key press within about 2
minutes. Otherwise, the system exits the
time setting process and you must begin
again with Step 1.

1. Press
announces “Time”, then the currently set
time and the day.

2. Press
mode. The system announces the
currently set day and displays the day’s
number (
so on).

CALL ID

DELETE

PLAY/STOP

TALK

MENU

SET

to display the record

:[b[j[ý7bb5

:[b[j[ý7bb5

.

:[b[j[ý7bb5:[b[j[ý7bb5

SELECT

on the handset

twice. The system

to enter the time setting

0

for Sunday, 1 for Monday, and

DELETE

or

JejWb0ý&&

JejWb0ý&&

JejWb0ý&&JejWb0ý&&

appears.

appears,

. The

O[i

O[i

O[iO[i

,

• wait more than 20 seconds between key
presses (except when you set the clock,
for which time-out is about 2 minutes)

• receive an incoming call

Answering System Operation

SKIP/

3. Repeatedly press
move forward or :/
backward until the correct day appears,

SET

then press
and displays the hour.

. The system announces

on the base to

;

REPEAT

to move

17

4. Repeatedly press
until the correct hour appears, then

SET

press
displays the minutes.

5. Repeatedly press
until the correct minutes appear, then
press
or “PM,” and

6. Press
AM or PM, then press
beeps and announces the day and time.

7. Press

To check the day and time, press
twice. The system announces the currently
set day and time. Press
the menu.

Note:

If power fails, the clock retains the
current time. When the power is restored, it
starts counting again from the time the power
failed.

. The system announces and

SET

. The system announces “AM”

SKIP

PLAY/STOP

SKIP

SKIP

7777

FFFF

or

/; or :/

to exit.

/; or :/

/; or :/

appears.

REPEAT

SET

PLAY/STOP

REPEAT

REPEAT

to choose

. The system

MENU

to exit

SETTING THE RECORD
TIME

You can set the recording time to 1, 4, or
Announce Only to determine how the system
records incoming messages.

At the 1 or 4 settings, the system plays the
outgoing message and lets callers leave a
message up to 1 minute (or 4 minutes) long.
At the Announce Only setting, the system
plays the outgoing message but does not let
callers leave a message.

MENU

1. Press
announces “Record time” followed by
the current setting. The current setting
displays,

2. Press

3. Repeatedly press
until the desired number appears.

4. Press

six times. The system

'''', ****

ý7

ý7

, or

(Announce Only).

ý7ý7

SET

.

SKIP

SET

to store the setting.

/; or :/

REPEAT

SETTING THE NUMBER OF
RINGS

You can select how long the system waits to
answer a call — 2, 4, or 6 rings, or toll-saver.
If you plan to check messages by long
distance, set the ring time to toll-saver (see
“Using the Toll-Saver” on Page 22).

MENU

1. Press
announces “Ring time” followed by the
current setting. The current setting

,,,,

, or

2. Press

3. Repeatedly press
until the desired number appears.

4. Press

5. Press

18

five times. The system

jI

jI

(toll saver) displays.

jIjI

SET

.

SKIP

SET

to store the setting.

PLAY/STOP

to exit.

((((, ****

/; or :/

REPEAT

Answering System Operation

5. Press

PLAY/STOP

to exit.

SELECTING THE OUTGOING
MESSAGE

The system has two prerecorded outgoing
messages. One asks the caller to leave a
message: “Hello, no one is available to take
your call. Please leave a message after the
tone.” The system uses this message when
the recording time is set to 1 or 4 (see

,

"Setting the Record Time").
The other is an announcement only and

does not let the caller leave a message:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call.
Please call again.” The system uses this
message when the recording time is set to
Announce Only.

You can also record your own message (see
“Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message”).
When you record your own outgoing

message, the system uses it for all recording
time settings (1, 4, and Announce Only).

To switch between your outgoing message
and the system’s prerecorded message,

MENU

press
message setting mode. Then press
or :/
plays. While the message is playing, press

SKIP

message plays. The system switches to the
other message and plays it.

once to enter the outgoing

REPEAT

/; or :/

until the current message

REPEAT

until the desired

SKIP/

;

RECORDING/DELETING AN
OUTGOING MESSAGE

the Record Time” on Page 18), it plays the
outgoing message and displays the number
of recorded messages. If it is set to
Announcement Only, it plays the outgoing

7777

message, and
To set the system to not answer calls, press

ANSWER ON/OFF

“Answer off” and the message counter turns
off.

Note:

When the system’s message memory

<B

<B

is full,
“No remaining time” when you try to operate
it.

appears and the system announces

<B<B

appears.

again. It announces

Follow these steps to record your own
outgoing message (more than 2 seconds
and within 30 seconds long).

MENU

1. Press
announces “Greeting message”,
followed by the current outgoing
message.

2. Press
announces “Record your greeting after
the tone.”

3. When the tone sounds, speak your
message.

4. When you finish your message, press

MEMO/REC

beeps and plays back your message.

5. Press

To delete your outgoing message and use
the system’s prerecorded messages, press

MENU

once, then press
message plays. The system announces
“Your greeting has been deleted.”

once. The system

#ý#

#ý#

appears.

#ý##ý#

MEMO/REC

PLAY/STOP

or

PLAY/STOP

. The system

. The system

to exit.

DELETE

when your

SETTING THE SYSTEM TO
ANSWER CALLS

ANSWER ON/OFF

Press
to record a caller’s message (see “Setting

. If the system is set

SCREENING CALLS

You can let the system answer calls while
you listen to the caller’s message through
the speaker. If you decide to answer the call,

TALK

press
base, or if the handset is on the base, lift it.

You can also pick up any phone on the same
line. The system stops recording and resets
to answer the next call.

Press
level of call screening. If you do not want to
listen to calls, repeatedly press
until

Note:

screening, you can still hear incoming
message playback and announcements.

to answer if the handset is off the

VOLUME

&&&&

appears.
Even if you turn the volume to

8 or 9 to adjust the volume

VOLUME

ý&

ý&

for call

ý&ý&

9

RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES

After the system answers a call, it plays the
outgoing message, beeps, then records the
caller’s message. Each incoming message
can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long, depending
on how you set the recording time (see
“Setting the Record Time” on Page 18). The
maximum recording capacity is about 16
minutes (or 59 messages).

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The system stops recording and resets to
answer the next call when:

• The caller hangs up.

• The maximum message length is

reached.

• The system detects a busy signal or

more than 7 seconds of silence.

• You pick up the handset or any phone

on the same phone line.

Note:

When the message memory is full, the
caller will hear the prerecorded
announcement-only message ("Hello, no
one is available to take your call. Please call
again.") and the system cannot record
additional messages until you delete some of
the old messages (see “Deleting Messages”
on Page 21).

RECORDING A MEMO

A memo is a message you can record for
yourself or others. The system stores memos
as incoming messages (see “Playing
Messages”).

Hold down
beeps and announces “Record your
message after the tone.” When the tone
sounds, speak your message.

MEMO/REC

until the system

RECORDING A
CONVERSATION

The system lets you record both sides of a
telephone conversation when you are talking
with the handset.

Important:

regulations governing the recording of
conversations over the telephone. Be sure to
check your local, state and federal laws
before using this product to record any
telephone conversation in order to determine
that your use is in compliance with such laws
or guidelines.

To start recording a phone conversation,
press
answering system beeps and
it records the conversation, the system
beeps to indicate the conversation is being
recorded. To stop recording, press

STOP

recorded conversation as a message (see
“Playing Messages”).

Notes:

• The maximum length for recording a

• The system cannot record a

Every state has different

MEMO/REC

MEMO/REC

or

conversation is ten minutes.

conversation less than two seconds
long.

on the base until the

##

##

appears. As

####

PLAY/

. The system stores a

When you finish the memo, press

PLAY/STOP

or

Notes:

• The maximum length for recording a
memo is ten minutes.

• The system cannot record a memo less
than two seconds long.

• Whe n the TAD’s message memory is
full,
announces “No remaining time” when
you try to operate it.

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.

<Bý

<Bý

appears and the system

<Bý<Bý

MEMO/REC

Answering System Operation

• When the system’s message memory is

<B

<B

appears.

full,

<B<B

PLAYING MESSAGES

After the answering system has recorded a
message, its message counter shows the
total number of messages stored. If you have
new messages, the number of new
messages flash. To play your messages,

PLAY/STOP

press
the number of new and old messages, then
plays the new messages. The message
number appears as each message plays,

. The system announces

and the system announces the day and time
of the call at the end of each message.

To play all messages after playing the new
messages, press

PLAY/STOP

again.

Note:

You cannot delete new (unplayed)
messages. If you try to delete all messages
at once while you still have new messages,
the system beeps and announces “Please
play back all messages.”

To skip to the next message, press

SKIP

/;

while the message is playing. Hold down

SKIP/

to quickly advance through a

;

message. The system advances through the
playback at double speed until the end of the

SKIP

last message. Release

/; to resume

normal playback.
To replay the current message from the

beginning, press :/

REPEAT

to review the current message. The

REPEAT

. Hold down :/

system skips back every other second of
playback and plays the previous second,
until the beginning of the message. Release

/REPEAT

:

If you press

to resume normal playback.

/REPEAT

:

within about 2
seconds (4 seconds during remote
operation) after a message begins playing,
the previous message replays. If the current
message is the first new message, the
system plays back from the beginning of the
current message (it does not go back into the
old message group).

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeatedly

VOLUME

press
volume setting from

8 or 9 on the base. The

&&&&

(lowest) to

////

(highest)

appears.

DELETING MESSAGES

To delete the current message while it is
playing, press

DELETE

To delete all messages at once, while
messages are not playing, hold down

DELETE

until the system beeps and
announces “Messages have been deleted.”
appears.

. The system beeps.

REMOTE OPERATION

While you are away from your home or
office, you can use a touch-tone phone, or a
pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer
(available through your local RadioShack
store), to enter your security code and do
any of the following:

• Set the system to answer or not answer
calls.

• Listen to your messages.

• Record a new outgoing message.

• Record a memo.

• Erase messages.

You cannot remotely operate the system
using its handset or another telephone on
the same line.

Setting the Security Code

The two-digit remote operation security code
prevents unauthorized remote access to
your messages. The code is preset to 80. To
change the code to any number from 00 to
99:

MENU

1. Press
announces “Security code,” followed by
the currently set code. The code
appears.

2. Press

3. Repeatedly press or hold down

&&&&

or :/

4. Press
system announces the newly set code.

three times. The system

SET

.

REPEAT

to change the number.

SET

to store the setting. The

SKIP

/;

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21

5. Press

To check your code at any time, press
three times. The code appears, and the
system announces it.

PLAY/STOP

.

MENU

Using the Toll-Saver

jI

If the ring time is set to
“Setting the Number of Rings” on Page 18),
the system answers after two rings if you
have new messages (ones you have not
listened to). If there are no new messages,
the system answers after four rings so you
can hang up before the system answers and
avoid unnecessary long-distance charges. If
the message memory is full however, the
system answers after about ten rings
regardless of the ring time setting.

jI

(toll-saver) (see

jIjI

USING REMOTE
COMMANDS

While in remote operation, the system stops

h9

all answering functions and displays
Answering functions resume when it is no
longer in remote command, if you have not
turned the system off.

h9

.

h9h9

press #, then enter your security code
within 2 seconds.

3. If the code is correct, the system
announces the number of new and old
messages, then “To play incoming
message, press pound two. For help,
press pound zero.”

If the system does not respond, try
entering your code again. If you enter an
incorrect code three times, the system
beeps and disconnects.

4. While the system is beeping, press #
and (within 2 seconds) the number for
the command you want.

The remote operation stops when someone
picks up the handset or any phone on the
same phone line.

Follow these steps to operate the answering
system from a remote location.

Note:

If you wait more than 15 seconds
between each keypress, the system sounds
a long beep and hangs up.

1. Dial your phone number and wait for the
system to answer. If the system is not
set to answer calls, it will answer after
about ten rings and sound a series of
beeps.

2. When the outgoing message begins (or
the system sounds a series of beeps),

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Answering System Operation

Remote Commands

Press

#

then

1 Repeat current message during

playback. If you press #,1 within
about 4 seconds after a message
begins, the previous message
replays (unless it is the first new
message).

2 Play messages. The remote

playback of incoming messages is
limited to 4 minutes. If you have more
messages after 4 minutes have
passed, you must press # 2 again to
listen to the rest of the messages.

3 Skip current message during

playback.

4 Delete current message during

playback. You can only delete the
current message during playback.
You cannot delete all the messages

stored at one time.
5 Stop playback or recording.
6 Set the system to answer calls.

Announces the current outgoing

message.

To

7 Record a memo. Announces “Record

your message after the tone.” The

length of a memo recorded by remote

operation must be over 2 seconds

and within 4 minutes. Press #,7 again

or #,5 to stop recording.
8 Record a new outgoing message.

Announces “Record your greeting

after the tone.” Press #,8 again or #.5

to stop recording.
9 Set the system to not answer calls.
0 Announces the help guidance.

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ˆ

Troubleshooting

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, these suggestions
might help.

Problem Suggestion

Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same line.

Hang up the other phone.

Severe noise interference. Press CH to change the channel.

Keep the handset away from computers, remote control toys,
wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room
monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.

Move the handset to another location or turn off the source of
interference.

The phone cannot be operated at a
useful distance from the base
because the signal becomes weak or
noisy (handset’s range has
decreased).

The phone does not work or works
poorly.

The handset battery pack does not
charge.

The handset does not ring or receive
a page.

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the battery

pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary (“Connecting,
Charging and Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 8).

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are
correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack is
charged.

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they
are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.

Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Replace the battery pack.
Move the base away from other electrical devices and sources

of noise.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery power is too

low, it does not have enough power to light the display.)

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Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

The handset stops working or works
poorly during a call.

Y ou have an incoming call, but do not
receive any Caller ID information.

The system does not answer calls. Make sure the system is turned on.

The system does not record the
callerss messages

Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery power is too

low, it does not have enough power to light the display.)
If the base loses power while the handset is away, the security

access-protection code might change. Restore power to the
base, then place the handset back on the base. The CHARGE/
IN USE indicator lights, indicating that the code is set again.

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they
are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.

Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the system has
time to record the Caller ID information.

Check that the system is correctly and securely connected.
Check with your phone company to verify that your Caller ID

service is active.

Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Check all phone line connections.

Rec Time

it to 1 or 4.

(recording time) is set to

ANN

(announce only). Set

Delete messages if memory id full.

Low Battery flashes every few
seconds

Be sure the battery pack is correctly connected.
Return the handset to the base to recharge battery pack.

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work
properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take your
phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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25

CARE

Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Use and store the phone only in
normal temperature environments. Handle
the phone carefully; do not drop it. Keep the
phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new.

Modifying or tampering with the phone’s
internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty
and void your FCC authorization to operate
it. If your phone is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack store
for assistance.

If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines,
the phone company can ask you to
disconnect your phone until you have
resolved the problem.

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 telephone. The telephone company
notifies you of these changes in advance, so
you can take the necessary steps to prevent
interruption of your telephone service.

Your phone might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your phone
is causing the interference, turn off your
phone. If the interference goes away, your
phone is causing it. Try to eliminate the
interference by:

• moving your phone away from the
receiver

FCC STATEMENT

Your telephone complies with Part 68 of the

FCC Rules

the phone’s FCC registration number and
REN to your telephone company. These
numbers are on the bottom of the base.

Note:

to:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key phone systems

. Upon request, you must provide

You must not connect your telephone

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

In the unlikely event that your phone causes
problems on the phone line, the phone
company can temporarily discontinue your
service. If this happens, the phone company
attempts to notify you in advance. If advance
notice is not practical, the phone company

• connecting your phone to an AC outlet
that is on a different electrical circuit
from the receiver

• contacting your local RadioShack store
for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your
phone.

Some cordless telephones operate on
frequencies that might cause interference to
nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or
prevent such interference, the base of the
cordless telephone should not be placed
near or on top of a TV or VCR.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone 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

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Troubleshooting

telephone or power lines can damage your
telephone.

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

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radi oSha ck 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 T O 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 limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limit a­tion 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 reinstallat i on.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

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