Radio Shack 43-3817 User Manual

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43-3817

10 Number Memory Dialing — stores 10

numbers in memory for easy dialing. See
“Memory Dialing” on Page 17.

Long Battery Life — the supplied battery
pack (when fully charged) provides about 7
hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time.

20 Channels — automatically selects a clear
channel when you make or answer a call. You can
also manually change channels during a call. See
“Selecting the Channel” on Page 15.

Headset Jack — connects an optional
headset (available at your local RadioShack
store) for hands-free convenience. See
“Using a Headset” on Page 17.

Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unnecessary
charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages. See “Using the Toll­Saver” on Page 34.

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Please read before using this equipment.

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Important Safety Instructions

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Battery Safety Instructions .... 4

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

Important Caller ID

Information ............................ 5

Read This Before

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

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

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

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

On a Wall Plate or Wall ... 8
Connecting, Charging and
Replacing the Battery

Pack ................................... 9

Recycling Ni-Cd

Batteries ................... ..... 10

Setting the Dialing Mode . 11
Setting the Handset’s Ringer

Tone/Volume .................... 12

Turning the Base’s Ringer

On/Off .............................. 12

Setting Auto Talk .............. 13

Turning Caller ID/Call Waiti ng

On/Off .............................. 13

Storing Your Area Code ... 13

Selecting a Language ...... 14

Telephone Operation ........... 15

Making and Receiving

Calls ............................ ..... 15

Selecting the Channel ..... 15

Setting the Handset

Volume ............................. 16

Using Flash ...................... 16

Using Redial .................... 16

Muting the Ringer ............ 16

Using Tone Services on a

Pulse Line ........................ 17

Paging ................... .......... 17

Using a Headset .............. 17

Memory Dialing ................ 17

Storing a Name and

Number in Memory ....... 18

Editing or Deleting a

Number in Memory ....... 19

Entering a Pause .......... 20

Reviewing Memory

Numbers ....................... 20

Dialing a Memory

Number ......................... 21

Chain-Dialing Service

Numbers ....................... 21

Testing Stored Emergency

Numbers ....................... 21

One-Touch Speed Dial .... 21

Storing/Editing the

Number ......................... 22

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

WARNING:

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The exclamation symbol is intend ed to
inform you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are included in

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the literature accompanying this product.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

CAUTION:

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

The lightning symbol is int en de d t o a ler t y ou to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within this product’s e ncl os ur e th at mi ght be o f
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open th e product’s case.

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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.

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Using Speed Dial .......... 22

Deleting a Number in

Memory ......................... 22

Caller ID Operation ... .. ........ 23

Reviewing Caller ID

Records . .......................... 23

Caller ID Messages ....... 24

Adding/Deleting the Area

Code ................................ 24

Dialing Numbers from a

Caller ID Record .............. 25

Storing a Caller ID Record in

Memory ............................ 25

Deleting Caller ID

Records . .......................... 25

Answering System

Operation .... ... ... .................. 26

Using the Menu Button .... 26

Setting the Day/Time ....... 27

Setting the Number

of Rings ........................... 27

Setting the Record Time .. 28
Setting the Message Alert

Tone ................................. 28

Turning the Message Alert

Tone Off ........................ 29

Selecting the Outgoing

Message .......................... 29

Recording/Deleting an

Outgoing Message .......... 30

Setting the System to Answer

Calls ............................ ..... 30

Screening Calls ............... 31

Recording Incoming

Messages ........................ 31

Recording a Memo .......... 31

Recording a

Conversation ........... ... .. ... 32

Playing Messages ........... 32

Adjusting the Volume ....... 33

Deleting Messages .......... 33

Remote Operation ........... 33

Setting the Security

Code ............................. 34

Using the Toll-Saver ..... 34

Using Remote

Commands ...................... 34

Remote Commands ...... 36

Troubleshooting ................... 36

Care .................................... 38

FCC Statement ................... 38

The FCC Wants

You to Know .................... 38

Lightning .............................. 39

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• When the power cord plug is damaged or

frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the product.

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Battery Safety Instructions

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

• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions.

18. 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.

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

20. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.

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

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

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

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• 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.

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• Charge the battery pack provided with or

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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.

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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Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 900 MHz
Cordless Telephone. Your telephone 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.

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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:

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Important Caller ID Information

• 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.

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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.

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).

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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'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.

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

• near an AC outlet

• near a modular telephone line jack

• out of the way of normal activities

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

• away from other cordless phones

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

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 online at
RadioShack.com), 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

. The USOC number of the jack to be

installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall plate).

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

TEL LINE

the base’s back.

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

jack on

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

DC IN 9V

jack 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.

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To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two
screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the
keyhole slots on the base. Drill two holes 315/16
inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting
the heads extend about

1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord
(short for a wall plate, long for direct wall
mounting) into the
back.

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

jack.

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DC

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jack on the base’s

3. Route the
adapter and
modular cords
through the
base’s grooves.

4.

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

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

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• If the phone does not
work, recharge the
battery pack. (The
battery power might be
too low for the display to
operate.)

• If the battery pack
becomes weak during a
call, the handset beeps
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flashes. When this
happens, you cannot
make a call on the
phone until you recharge
the battery pack.

• 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.

For direct wall
mounting

, align the
base’s keyhole
slots with the
mounting screws
and slide the base
downward to
secure it.

5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

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

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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.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment.

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
indicator lights.

Recharge the battery pack when
flashes.

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When you first use the phone after 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 access-protection
code.

Using a pencil eraser, clean the charging contacts
on the handset and the base about once a month.

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

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Dispose of the old battery
pack promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury it (see
“Battery Safety Instructions”
on Page 4 for additional
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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 3.6V, 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 (or online

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and charge it for about 24 hours.

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

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The EPA certified RBRC® Battery
Recycling Seal 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 recycling
and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.

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mode if a call or page is
received, or if you press
END.

the company’s commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural resources.

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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:

1. Lift the handset, press
for a dial tone.

2. Press any number other than
an outside line access code (9, for example).

If the dial tone stops,

service.

If the dial tone continues

service.

Once you have determined which type of service
you have, set the dialing mode.

1. Press
then hold down
screen appears.

2. Press 4 or

3. Press

If the battery power is too low, the dial mode might
reset to tone. If you are on a pulse line and cannot
make a call, try re-setting the dialing mode to pulse.

to hang up the phone if necessary,

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three times to select

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to toggle between

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You can select one of the handset’s four different
ringer tone/volume settings or turn the ringer off.

At any time, except during a call, repeatedly press

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

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The phone exits the setting
mode if you:

• wait more than 2
seconds between key
presses

• receive an incoming call

•press PLAY/STOP

•press TALK/FLASH on
the handset

Start again at Step 1.

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1. Press

2. Repeatedly press

3. 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 its
ringer is not turned off) still ring when there is an
incoming call.

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sounds, and the current setting appears. When
the ringer is set to
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desired setting. The system rings at the setting
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