Radio Shack 43-3815, 43-3898 User Manual

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Radio Shack 43-3815, 43-3898 User Manual

2.4GHz Multi-Handset

www.radioshack.comExpandable Cordless

Telephone

OWNER’S MANUAL —

43-3815/43-3898

Please read before using this equipment.

Call Waiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even when you’re on the phone and see who’s calling before you answer.

Speakerphone — lets you conduct a hands-free conversation using the base speaker. (See “Making and Receiving Calls” on page 15.)

Call Screening — lets you listen as a caller leaves a message. (See “Screening Calls” on page 38.)

Convenient Extension Placement — lets you place accessory handsets (up to eight total) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location.

Memo Recording — lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office, or record your phone conversations. (See “Recording a Memo” on page 39.)

Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops recording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the answering system, and resets to answer the next call. (See “Recording Incoming Messages” on page 38.)

Message Alert — beeps when you have new incoming message. (See “Setting the Message Alert” on page 35.)

Handset Remote Operation — lets you listen to your incoming messages from the handset. (See “Answering System Operation” on page 33.)

! IMPORTANT !

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All Rights Reserved.

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are trademarks used by

RadioShack Corporation.

CONTENTS

Introduction .................................................

3

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

3

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

6

Installing Your Telephone .............................

7

Selecting a Location ................................

7

Connecting and Charging the Battery

 

Pack .........................................................

9

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

10

Setting the Handset’s Ringer Volume ....

11

Setting the Handset’s Ringer Tone ........

12

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

12

Turning Auto Talk ON/OFF .....................

13

Turning Caller ID/Call Waiting ON/OFF . 13

Storing your Area Code .........................

14

Selecting the Language .........................

14

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

15

Ringer Mute ...........................................

16

Adjusting the Handset’s Volume ............

16

Using Mute ............................................

16

Using Redial ..........................................

16

Using Flash ............................................

17

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ....

17

Paging ...................................................

17

Switching Between the Handset and

 

Speakerphone .......................................

18

Transferring a Call .................................

18

Using Both the Handset and Speaker

 

phone .....................................................

18

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

19

Memory Dialing .........................................

19

Storing/Editing Data in the Phonebook

. 19

Reviewing Names and Numbers in the

 

Phonebook ............................................

22

Storing a One-Touch Speed Dial

 

Number ..................................................

22

Dialing a Number in Memory .................

23

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

23

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers .....

24

Deleting a Number .................................

24

Turning Distinctive Ringer On/Off ..............

24

Using Caller ID ..........................................

24

Call Waiting Deluxe Service ..................

25

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

28

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

28

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

29

Dialing Numbers From a Caller ID

 

Record ...................................................

29

Storing a Caller ID Record in Memory ...

29

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

30

Deleting a Single Record .......................

30

Deleting All Records ..............................

30

Using an Optional Handset .......................

30

Charging the Battery Pack .....................

31

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

32

Transferring a Call ..................................

32

Paging ....................................................

32

Caller ID/Call Waiting .............................

32

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

33

New Message Indicator .........................

33

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

33

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

34

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

34

Setting the Recording Time ...................

35

Setting the Message Alert .....................

35

Selecting the Message Language .........

36

Recording/Deleting an Outgoing

 

Message ................................................

37

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

37

Screening Calls .....................................

38

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

38

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

39

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

39

Playing Messages ..................................

39

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

40

Deleting Messages ................................

40

Handset Remote Operation ...................

41

Remote Operation .....................................

41

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

42

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

42

Care ...........................................................

44

Service and Repair ....................................

44

FCC Statement ..........................................

44

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

45

Surge Protection ....................................

46

Important Information ................................

46

Troubleshooting .........................................

47

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to eight handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a handset to any room in your home or office that has an AC outlet. No more running to the other end of the house to answer the phone! You can transfer outside calls to other handsets. If you subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID, the Caller ID (CID) lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you are already talking on the phone. !

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

Before using your phone, be sure to carefully peel the protective film off the handset’s display window.

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 !

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

Introduction

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

!

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO

 

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

 

 

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated

 

 

 

 

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and

dangerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient

 

 

!

 

maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

 

 

 

product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Instructions Safety Important

As an ENERGYSTAR Partner, RadioShack Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGYSTAR guidelines for energy efficiency. (43-3815 only)

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

5.Never touch uninstalled 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 cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the product 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.

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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 service technician when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage 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 service 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 adjustment 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.

Important Safety Instructions

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Instructions Safety Important

18.Avoid using a telephone 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 in the vicinity of the leak.

BATTERY SAFETY 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 handling 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 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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLING YOUR

TELEPHONE

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 FCC Rules.

SELECTING A LOCATION

Select a location that is:

near an accessible AC outlet

near a telephone line jack (The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C or RJ11W for a wall plate 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 handset’s range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.

On a Desktop

1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base.

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

CAUTION

You 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'sDC 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.

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Telephone Your Installing

3.Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base.

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

5.Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

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

On a Wall Plate

1.Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base.

2.Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack.

3.Route the adapter’s cord through the grooves on the bottom of the base.

4.Plug the modular

cord into the wall plate jack. Then align the base's keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base down to secure it. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

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

On a Wall

To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base.

1.Drill two holes 315/16 inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the wall.

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2.Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base.

3.Insert the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base.

4.Route the adapter

and modular cords through the grooves on the bottom of the base.

5. Align the base's keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base

downward to secure it.

6.Plug the modular cord’s other end into the phone jack, and plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

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

CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE

BATTERY PACK

The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack. Before using your phone, you must install the battery pack. Then charge it for about 12–15 hours.

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

2. Plug the battery pack’s connector into

the socket in the compartment (the connector fits only one way). Then place the battery pack in the compartment. Handset No.1 appears.

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<43-3898 model only> Handset No.2

Ô NOTES Ô

appears when you install the battery pack on to

• If you mounted the base

the second handset.

on the wall, place the

3. Replace the cover.

handset with the keypad

facing out so the

To charge the battery pack, place the handset on

charging contacts make

the base. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the

a clean connection to

base lights, and Total: 0 and HS1 appear. Ô

charge the battery pack.

 

• Using a pencil eraser,

Recharge the battery pack when Low Battery

clean the charging

appears. !

contacts on the handset

 

and base about once a

For the use of the second handset and its charger,

month.

see “Using an Optional Handset” on Page 30.

 

If the battery pack

becomes weak during a The supplied battery pack should last for about a call, the handset beeps year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for

and Low Battery

more than two hours after an overnight charge,

appears. You must

replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 800 mAh battery pack

recharge the battery

with a connector that fits the socket in the battery

pack before you can

compartment. You can order a replacement battery

make another call.

pack through your local RadioShack store. Install

• About once a month,

the new battery pack and charge it for about 12–15

fully discharge the

hours.

battery by keeping the

 

handset off the base

If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take

until Low Battery

the phone to your local RadioShack store for

flashes. Otherwise, the

assistance.

battery pack loses its

 

ability to fully recharge.

If you are not going to use your phone for an

 

 

extended period, disconnect the battery pack to

! IMPORTANT !

increase its usable life.

Be sure the battery pack is

 

properly connected before

SETTING THE DIALING MODE

you try to charge it. The

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If you have pulse

CHARGE/IN USE indicator

lights when the handset is

service, change the dialing mode.

on the base, even if the

If you are not sure which type of service you have,

battery pack is not

connected.

do this test:

 

1. Lift the handset and press TALK/FLASH. Listen

 

for a dial tone.

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2.Press any number other than 0 or an access code (9, for example) if required.

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

If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service.

Once you know which type of service you have, follow these steps to set the dialing mode.

1. Lift the handset and press MENU/MUTE.

2. Press or to select Dial Mode.

3.Press SEL/CH. The current dialing mode appears.

4. Press

or to select the mode.

5.Press SEL/CH. The phone beeps.

6.Press END to exit.

SETTING THE HANDSETS RINGER

VOLUME

1.Lift the handset and press MENU/MUTE. The menu appears with Ringer Volume selected.

2.Press SEL/CH.

3. Press or to select Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High. Each time you make a selection, the phone rings at the selected volume (or does not ring when you select Off).

4.Press SEL/CH. The phone beeps.

5.Press END to exit.

When you select Ringer Off, the phone does not ring when it receives an incoming call and <Ringer Off> appears on the handset when you make or receive calls, or place it on the base.

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Ô NOTES Ô

Setting the Handset’s Ringer Tone

If you set the ringer to Off, the ringer tone does not sound.

Turning the Base’s Ringer On/Off

Press SET/RING repeatedly to set the base ringer volume while the phone is ringing.

SETTING THE HANDSETS RINGER

TONE

You can choose from six ringers or four melodies.

Ringers: Flicker, Clatter, Leap Frog, Ping

Ball, Reminder, Soft Alert

Melodies: Beethoven9 (“Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony), Elise (“For Elise”), Merry-Xmas (“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”), Hm Swt Hm (“Home Sweet Home”)

1.

Lift the handset and press MENU/MUTE.

2.

Press

or

to select Ringer Tones.

3.

Press SEL/CH.

 

4.

Press

or

to make selection. Each time

 

you make a selection, the selected ringer or

 

melody sounds. Ô

5.Press SEL/CH. A tone sounds.

6.Press END to exit.

TURNING THE BASES RINGER ON/ OFF

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

1.Press SET/RING. The phone’s currently set ring sounds and the current setting appears.

2.Repeatedly press SET/RING to change the setting. The system rings at the setting and Hi Lo, or OF appears. When the ringer is set to OF, the phone announces “Off”.

Even when you turn off the base’s ringer, you can still make or receive calls using this phone. Telephones on the same call line and the handset (if its ringer is not turned off) still ring when there is an incoming call.

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TURNING AUTO TALK ON/OFF

Auto Talk allows you to simply pick up the phone from the base to answer a call, without pressing TALK/FLASH If the handset is away from the base, press any number key to answer a call. Your phone is not preset to use Auto Talk.

1.

Lift the handset and press MENU/MUTE.

2.

Press

or

to select Caller ID Setup.

3.

Press SEL/CH.

 

4.

Press

or

to select Auto Talk.

5.

Press SEL/CH.

 

6.

Press

or

to choose Auto Talk On or

Auto Talk Off.

7.Press SEL/CH. A tone sounds.

8.Press END to exit.

TURNING CALLER ID/CALL

WAITING ON/OFF

If you subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID service, you can set the phone to show Caller ID information for an incoming call even while you are using the phone.

1.

Lift the handset and press MENU/MUTE.

2.

Press

or

to select Caller ID Setup.

3.

Press SEL/CH.

 

4.

Press

or

to select CIDCW.

5.

Press SEL/CH.

 

6.

Press

or

to select CIDCW On, CW

Deluxe On, or CIDCW Off. Ô

7.Press SEL/CH and return the handset to the base.

Installing Your Telephone

Ô NOTE Ô

With the CW Deluxe On setting, you can use advanced Caller ID/Call

Waiting options. See “Call Waiting Deluxe Service” on Page 25.

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Ô NOTE Ô

If an area code is already stored, it appears on the display. To delete the area code, press DEL/TRSF three times. Then enter your area code. Or you can use ê/SPEED DIAL/ or

CID/ to move the cursor and edit the area code.

STORING YOUR AREA CODE

You can store your local area code in the phone’s memory so the area code does not appear if you receive a local call. If you need to add or store the area code for a local number, you can add it afterwards (see “Dialing Numbers From a Caller ID Record” on Page 29).

In some areas, the area code is necessary even for a local call (10-digit dialing). If you live in such an area, do not store the area code.

1.

Lift the handset and press MENU/MUTE.

2.

Press

or

to select Caller ID Setup.

3.

Press SEL/CH.

 

4.

Press

or

to select Area Code.

5.Press SEL/CH. Then enter your three-digit area code. If you make a mistake, repeatedly press

ê

or CID/ to move the cursor

/SPEED DIAL/

over the incorrect digit, press DEL/TRSF to delete the number. Then enter the correct number.

6.Press SEL/CH. The phone sounds a confirmation tone.

7.Press END to exit. Ô

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

You can select the information on the display to appear in English, French, or Spanish.

1.

Lift the handset and press MENU/MUTE.

2.

Press

or

to select Language.

3.

Press SEL/CH.

 

4.

Press

or

to select English, Français,

 

or Español.

 

5.Press SEL/CH. A confirmation tone sounds.

6.Press END to exit.

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MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

1.To make a call using the handset, lift the handset and press TALK/FLASH. Talk and the current volume setting appear, and the base's CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights. Then the call's elapsed time appearsÔ.

2.Dial the number. The number appears on the handset as you dial.

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

You can also dial the number before you press TALK/FLASH. If you make a mistake, press ê/ SPEED DIAL/ or CID/ to move the cursor to the incorrect entry, press DEL/TRSF to delete the number. Then enter the correct number.

When you receive a call, Incoming Call appears.

1.To answer the call, lift the handset and press

TALK/FLASH.

If Auto Talk is on, just lift the handset (see “Turning Auto Talk ON/OFF” on Page 13).

If the handset is away from the base, press

TALK/FLASH, or any number key (when Auto Talk is on).

To answer a call using the speakerphone, press SPEAKER. Adjust VOLUME or on the base to a comfortable level.

2.To end a call, place the handset on the base or press END. End and the elapsed call time appears for about 5 seconds.

To end a speakerphone call, press SPEAKER.

Ô NOTE Ô

Your phone has 35 channels. If your call disconnects or you have difficulty hearing the conversation during a call, press SEL/CH on the handset to select a different channel. Scanning appears as your phone searches for a clear channel.

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