Radio Shack 43-3821 User Manual

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43-3821

10 Number Memory Dialing —

for easy dialing. See “Memory Dialing” on Page 15.

Long Battery Life

charged) provides about 7 hours of talk time or 14 days of
standby time. See “Connecting, Charging and Replacing the
Battery Pack” on Page 10.

20 Channels

you make or answer a call. You can also manually change
channels during a call. See “Selecting the Channel” on
Page 13.

Headset Jack

at your local RadioShack store) for hands-free
convenience. See “Using a Headset” on Page 14.

Toll-Saver

you call by long distance to check your messages. See
“Using the Toll-Saver” on Page 24.

— lets you avoid unnecessary charges when

— the supplied battery pack (when fully

— automatically selects a clear channel when

— connects an optional headset (available

stores 10 numbers in memory

Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone. Your
telephone uses the 2.4 GHz band for less interference. Its headset jack lets you
connect an optional handset for handsfree convenience.

The digital answering system provides clear reliable messaging with cal l screening,
day/time stamp, ca ll c oun ter, re mote access and inst ant s ki p or rep lay mess agi ng.

OWNER’S MANUAL

2002 RadioShack Corporation.

©

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by

All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack Corporation.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock

WARNING:

The FCC Wants You to Know

The FCC Wants You to Know

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

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous volta ge
within this product’s enclos ure th at might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a ris k of
electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

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

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accompanying this product.

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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 com pany attempts to notify you
in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the
phone company notifies you as soon as possible
and advises you of your right to file a complaint w ith
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 notifi es you of these changes in
advance, so you can take the necessary Steps to
prevent interruption of your t ele pho ne ser vic e.

NERGYSTAR

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RadioShack Co rporation has
determined that this product
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guidelines for energy
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Partner,

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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.

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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

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

• contacting your lo cal Radi oShack store for help

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

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

Lightning damage is not common. Never theless, if

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The FCC Wants You

to Know ............................ 2

Lightning ....................... 2

Important

Safety Instructions ........... 3

Battery

Safety Instructions ........... 6

Read This Before

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

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

Mounting the Phone ..... 7

Connecting, Charging and

Replacing the

Battery Pack ............... 10

Setting the

Dialing Mode .............. 11

Setting the Handset’s

Ringer Tone ................ 12

Turning the Base’s Ringer

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

Telephone Operation ..... 13

Making and

Receiving Calls ........... 13

Selecting the Channel 13

Adjusting the

Handset Volume ......... 13

Using FLASH .............. 13

Using Redial ............... 14

Using Tone Services on a

Pulse Line ................... 14

Paging ........................ 14

Using a Headset ......... 14

Memory Dialing .......... 1 5

Answering System

Operation ..................... .. 1 6

Using the

Menu Button ............... 16

Setting the Day/Time .. 17

Setting the

Number of Rings ........ 17

Setting the

Record Time ............... 18

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you live in an a rea th at has sev ere elec trical st orms,
we suggest that you unplug your phone when
storms approach to reduce the possibility of
damage.

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Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in
the manufacture of your telephone equipment, and
safety is a major factor in its design. However,
safety is also your responsibility.

When using your telephone equipment, always
follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.

the included safety and operating instructions
before using your equipment.

closely, and retain them for future reference.

Heed Warnings

product and in the operating instructions.

Cleaning

outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Water and Moisture

near water (for examp le, ne ar a ba thtub, wa shbow l,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool).

Mounting Accessories

product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or a dul t, an d se rious damage to the
product. Use only w ith a cart, sta nd, trip od, brac ket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for mounting, and use a recommended
mounting ac cessory.

— Follow all warnings on the

— Unplug this product from the wall

— Do not use this product

Follow them

— Do not place this

Read all

Important Safety Instructions

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If an icon appears at the end of
a paragraph, go to the box on
that page with the
corresponding icon for
pertinent information.

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— Caution

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Important Safety Instructions

Setting the

Message Alert Tone .... 18

Selecting the

Outgoing Message ..... 19

Recording/Deleting an

Outgoing Message ..... 20

Setting the System to

Answer Calls .............. 20

Screening Calls .......... 20

Recording
Incoming Messages ... 21

Recording a Memo . .. .. 21

Recording a

Conversation .............. 21

Playing Messages ...... 22

Adjusting the

Volume ....................... 23

Deleting Messages ..... 23

Remote Operation ...... 23

Using

Remote Commands ... 24

Troubleshooting ............. 26

Care ............................... 27

FCC Statement .............. 27

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Ventilation

— Slots and openings in the cabinet
provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and
protect from overheating. Do not block or cover
these openings, and do not place the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place
the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless it provides proper
ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.

— The product should be situated away from

Heat

heat sources such as radiator s, hea t regis ters ,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

Power Sources

— Operate this product using only
the power source indicated on its marking label. If
you are not sure of your hom e's power type, consult
your product dealer or local power company.

Polarization

— This product is equipped with a
polarized AC line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit in the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug sti ll doesn't fit , contac t
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.

Power-Cord Protection

— Route power-supply
cords so they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items pl aced o n or agai nst the m, pay ing
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.

Overloading

— Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

Objects and Liquids

— Never push objects of any

kind into this product through openings, as they

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may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing

— Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or r emoving cov ers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service

— Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the product.

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

• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operati ng instruc tions. Adju st only
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other contr ols may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.

• If the product h as be en dro ppe d or d amag ed in
any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.

Important Safety Instructions

Lightning

— Avoid using a telephone (othe r than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm, as there
might be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

Gas Leak

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

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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.

Battery Safety Instructions

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To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read
and follow these instructions.

• Use only the required size and type of
batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They can
explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.

• Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive, can cause damage to
the eyes or skin, and can be toxic if swallowed.

• Be careful when handling batteries in order not
to short them with conducting materials such
as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor can overheat and cause burns.

• Charge the batteries p rov ide d w i th or i den tif ied
for use with this product only in accordance
with the instructions and li mitati ons sp ecifi ed in
this manual.

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

• Do not mix old and new batteries in this
product.

• Do not mix batteries of different sizes or from
different ma nufacturers in this product.

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We have designed your p hone to conform to federal
regulations and you can connect it to most phone
lines. However, each devi ce th at yo u con nect to the
telephone line draws power from the line. We refer
to this power draw as the phone’s ringer

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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 ope rati on i s i mp air ed, 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 indiv idu al me ss age s 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 fro m a touch-tone p hone (or from
a rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer).

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Before using your phone, carefully peel the
protective film off the display. The film protects the
handset window during shipment and is not
necessary for use.

Installation

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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

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• away from electrical machinery, electrical

DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets,
wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors

Installation

• away from other cordless phones

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You must use a
Class 2 power

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

jack. The supplied

IN 9V

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 try different locations t o see which provides
the best performance.

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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 j ac ks a nd a dapters (availabl e at yo ur
local RadioShack store or online at
RadioShack.com), or have the telephone company
update the wiring fo r y ou. Yo u must use compa tib le
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 supp lied long m odular c ord
into the

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

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

TEL LINE jack on the base’s back.

DC IN 9V jack on the back.

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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 d irectly on a wall , you need tw o
screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the
keyhole slots on the base. Drill two holes 3
inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting
the heads extend about 1/8 inch.

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

TEL LINE jack on the base’s

back.

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

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

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Installation

4.

For a wall plate

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.

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.

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DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

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Be sure the battery pack is
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.

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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
about every 3 seconds
and TALK/BATT 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.

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 dow n. The base’ s CHARG E/IN
USE indicator lights.

Recharge the battery pack wh en the ha ndset bee ps
and TALK/BATT flashes. ±ý

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 hands et to the base for a bout 5
seconds to reset the security access-protection
code.

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

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About once a month, fully discharge the battery

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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 1-800­THE-SHACK (1-800-843-

7422) for information on Ni­Cd battery 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.

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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 6 for additional
information on proper
battery handling).

pack by keeping the handset off the base until
TALK/BATT flashes. Otherwise, the battery pack
loses its ability to fully recharge.

The supplied battery pack sh oul d las t 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 sto re (or online
at

RadioShack.com

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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Your phone is set for tone dialing. If you have pul se
service, change the dialing mode. If you are not
sure which type of service you have, do this test:

1. Lift the handset and p res s
a dial tone.

2. When you hear th e dial tone, press any num ber
other than

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. Hold down
TALK/BATT flashes.

2. Press

# to set the phone to pulse mode or

TONE/∗

∗ to set the phone to tone mode.

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TALK, then listen for

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you have touch-tone

, you have pulse

FLASH until the phone beeps and

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If your phone system requires that you dial an
access code (9, for example) before you dial an
outside number, do not dial the access code.

Installation

The phone exits setting mode if a call or page is
received, or if you press

If the battery power is too low, the dialing mode
might reset to tone. If you are on a pulse line and
cannot make a c all, t ry rese tting t he d ialin g mod e to
pulse.

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You can select either a high or low ringer tone
setting while the phone is not in use.

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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
handset

If the phone exits the
setting mode, start again at
Step 1.

TALK

on the

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Lift the handset and press
current ringer setting. Repeatedly press
to select the desired ringer setting.

VOL/RING to hear the

VOL/RING

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

1. Press

2. Repeatedly press

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

SET/RING. The phone’ s cu rrently set ring

sounds, and the current setting appears.

SET/RING to change to the

desired setting. The syst em rings at the sett ing
and >_

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Be, or E\

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E\, the phone announces “Off.” ±ý

to

E\E\

E\ appears. When t he rin ger is set

BeBe

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To make a call, lift the handset and press TALK. To
answer a call, lift the handset. Or, if the handset is
not in place on the base, press TALK or any number

#, or *. TALK/BATT on the handset and

key,
CHARGE/IN USE on the base light.

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

END. TALK/BATT and CHARGE/IN USE turn

off.

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The phone scans 20 channels (frequency pairs
used between the base and the handset) and
automatically selects a clear channel when you
make or receiv e a call.

If you hear other conversations or excessive noise
during a call, press
TALK/BATT flashes, followed by a brief pause as
your 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.

CH to select a di ffere nt ch ann el.

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To adjust the volume of the sound you hear through
the handset during a call, repeatedly press

VOL/RING.

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FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of a

switchhook operation for special services, such as
Call Waiting. For example , if you hav e Call Waiti ng,

FLASH to answer an incoming call without

press
disconnecting the cur rent ca ll. Pres s
to return to the first call.

FLASH again

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Using Redial

• The redial memory holds
up to 24 digits, so you
can redial long-distance
as well as local
numbers.

• The redial memory also
holds pause entries (see

Telephone Operation

“Entering a Pause” on
Page 15).

Using a Headset

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

•

VOL/RING

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.

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

on the

If you do not have any special phone services,
pressing

FLASH migh t disconnec t the current call.

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You can quickly dial the last num be r y ou dia le d. L ift
the handset and press

when you hear a dial tone. ±

PAUSE

TALK, then press RDL/

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Some special services, such as bank-by-phone,
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,

TONE/∗

press

∗. Any additional numbers you dial are

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

to pulse dialing.

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To page the person who has the handset or to
locate the handset when the phone is not in use,

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press

on the base. The handset beeps for
about one minute. To stop it from beeping sooner,
press any key on the handset or return the handset

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to the base. Press

again to stop the pa ging a t

the base.

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You can connect an optional headset with a 3/32­inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact RadioShack 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. ±ý

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Storing a Number in
Memory

• An error tone sounds
and the phone exits the
programming mode if
you wait more than 30
seconds between
keypresses.

• Each tone or pause
entry uses one digit of
memory.

• If you try to enter more
than 16 digits, the phone
beeps 5 times and exits
the programming mode.
Start over at Step 2 and
enter no more than 16
digits in Step 3.

Dialing a Memory
Number

If you select an empty
memory location, the phone
beeps 5 times.

You can store up to 10 phone numbers in memory,
then dial a stored number by entering its memory
location number. Yo u can als o dial a nu mber stor ed
in memory location number 1 by pressing

. Each number can be up to 16 digits.

DIAL

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1. Lift the handset.

SPEED

2. Press

MEMORY. TALK/BATT blinks.

3. Enter the number and any tone or pause
entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse
Line” on Page 14 and “Entering a Pause”). ±

4. Press

MEMORY again, then enter the memory

location nu mber (

0-9) where you want to store

the number. A tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.

To replace a stored numb er, simply st ore a new one
in its place. Or, lift the handset and press
twice. Then press the memory location number (

9) you want to clear. A tone sounds.

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Some telephone systems require you to dial an
access code (9, for example) an d wa it for a se co nd
dial tone before you can dial an outside number.
You can store the access code with the phone
number. However, you should als o store a pause
after the access code to allow the outside line time
to connect.

To enter a 2-second pause , pre ss
can add more pause entries for a longer pause.

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To dial a number stored in memory, lift the handset
and press
a dial tone, press
location number for the number you want to dial. ±

TALK. TALK/BATT lights. When you hear

MEMORY and enter the memory

RDL/PAUS E. You

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MEMORY

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Answering System Operation

The phone exits menu
setting mode if you:

• wait more than 30
seconds between key
presses (except when
you set the clock, for
which time-out is about 2
minutes )

• receive an incoming call

•press

•press

If the phone exits the
setting mode, start again at
Step 1.

handset

PLAY/STOP

on the

TALK

To dial a number store d in memory lo cation 1, pr ess

SPEED DIAL. You do not have to press TALK when

you press

SPEED DIAL.

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To quickly reca ll nu mbers for spec ial s ervices (suc h
as bank-by-phone), store each grou p of numb ers in
its own memory location.

1. Dial the service’s main number.

2. When the next number is requested, press

MEMORY and enter the number for th e lo ca tio n

where the additional informati on is stored.

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If you store an emergency service’s number (police
department, fire department, ambulance) and you
choose to test the stored number, make the test c all
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.

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Use MENU on the base to select the various
function settings. Each time you press MENU, the
system announces the function and its current
setting. ±ý

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1 Clock set
2 Remote operation Security Code
3 Number of rings before the system answers
4 Recording time for incoming messages
5 Message Alert
6 Exit the menu setting mode.

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

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

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

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1. Press

2. Repeatedly press

3. Repeatedly press

4. Repeatedly press

5. Press

To check the day and time, press MENU once. The
system announces the currently set day and time.

MENU once. The system announce s

“Time,” the n the current ly set time, d ay, and the

'

day’s number (
so on) appear.

forward or
correct day appears, then pre ss
system announces and displays the hour.

hour appears, then press
system announces and displays the minutes.

minutes appear, then press
system announces “AM” or “PM,” and
appears.

|

6or7

SET/RING. The system beeps and

press
announces “Time” then announces the
currently set day and time.

' for Sunday, (((( for Monday, and

''

|

7

on the base to move

|

6

to move backward until the

SET/RING. The

|

|

6or7

|

6or7

|

to choose AM or PM, then

until the correct

SET/RING. The

|

until the correct

SET/RING. The

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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 “Usin g the Toll-Saver” o n
Page 24).

1. Press

MENU three times. The system

announces “Ring time” followed by the current
setting. The current setting — (
saver) — displa ys.

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7

7 or FFFF

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17

2. Repeatedly press
number appears.

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6or7

|

until the desired

3. Press

The system beeps and ann ou nces “Rin g Time” a nd
the currently set ring time.

SET/RING to store the setting.

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You can set the recording time to '
(Announce Only)
records incoming messages.

When set to
message and lets callers leave a message up to 1
minute (for '

7

7, the system pl ay s the outgoing mess age b ut does

77

not let callers leave a message.

1. Press
“Record time” followed by the current setting.
The current setting — '

2. Repeatedly press

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number appears.

3. Press

The system beeps and announces “Record Time”,
followed by the currently set record time.

ý

ýto determine how the system

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'

' or ****, the system plays the outgoing

''

') or 4 minutes (for ****) long. When set to

''

MENU four tim es. The s ystem ann ounces

|

6or7

SET/RING to store the setting.

', ****, or 7777

''

', ****, orý7

ý7 — appears.

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|

until the desired

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The Message Alert feature lets you know you have
new messages by sounding a short beeping tone.
When a new message is received with th e message
alert on, the alert tone sounds every 15 seconds.

1. Press

2. Press

MENU five times . The system announc es

“Message Alert” followed by the current settin g.

E<

The current setting —

|

6or7

|

to select

E< (Off) or Ed

E<E<

Ed

Ed or E<

E<.

EdEd

E<E<

Ed — appears.

EdEd

3. Press SET/RING to store the setting. A beep
sounds, then th e sy st em an nounces “Message
Alert” followed by the new setting.

When the first new message is received, a beep
sounds.

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The Message Alert tone automatically stops when
you have listened to all the new messages.

To turn off the Message Alert tone sooner, press
any key on the base. The Message Alert tone
automatically sounds when the next message is
received.

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The system has two prerecorded outgoing
messages. One asks th e caller to leave a me ssage:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please
leave a message after the tone.” The system uses
this message whe n the recording t ime i s set to '
(see “Setting the Record Time” on Page 18).

The other announcement does not allow the caller
to 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.

' or ****

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You can also record your own message (see
“Recording/Deleting an Outgoing M essage”). When
you record your own outgoing message and select
it, the system uses it for all recording time settings

'

', ****, and 7777).

(

''

To switch between your outgoing message and the
system’s prerecorded message, press
current message plays. While the message is
playing, press OGM again.

OGM. The

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19

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±

Recording/Deleting an
Outgoing Message

Outgoing messages must
be between 2 and 30
seconds long.

Setting the System to
Answer Calls

When the system’s
message memory is full,
appears and the system
announces “No remaining
time” when you try to
operate it

Answering System Operation

.

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1. Hold down OGM. The system announces
“Record greeting,” followed by a beep.
flashes. ±ý

2. Speak your message.

3. When you finish your message, press OGM or

PLAY/STOP. The system beeps and plays back

your message.

To delete your outgoing message and use the
system’s prerecorded mes s age s, pres s

<B

<B

<B<B

DELETE when your message plays. The

press
system announces “Greeting has been deleted.”

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Press ANSWER.

If the system is set to record a caller’s message

(see “Setting the Record Time” on Pag e 18), it plays
the outgoing message and the number of recorded
messages appear.

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If the system is set to

outgoing message, and

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7

7 appears.

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#ý#

#ý#

#ý##ý#

OGM, then

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To set the system to not answer calls, press

ANSWER again. The system announces “Answer

off” and the message counter turns off. ±ý

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You can let the system answer calls whi le you lis ten
to the caller’s message through the speaker.

TALK to answer the call if the handset is off

Press
the base, or lift the handset if it is on the base. You
can also pick up any phone on the same line. The
system stops recording and resets to answer the
next call.

Press VOL

±

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Screening Calls

Even if you turn the volume
to

&&&&

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

Recording Incoming
Messages

When the message
memory is full, the caller
hears “Hello, no one is
available to take your call.
Please call again.” The
system cannot record
additional messages until
you delete some of the old
messages (see “Deleting
Messages” on Page 23).

Recording a Memo

When the TAD’s message
memory is full,

<Bý

<Bý<Bý

<Bý

appears
and the system announces
“No remaining time” when
you try to operate it.

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

8

or 9 to adjust the call screening
volume level. If you do not want to listen to calls,
repeatedly press

VOL

&

& appears. ±

until

&&

9

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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).

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

• The caller hangs up.

• The maximum message length is reached.

• The system de tec ts a bu sy s ignal or more th an
7 seconds of silence.

• You pick up the handset or any phone on the
same phone line. ±ý

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A memo is a message you can record for yourself
or others. The system stores memos as incoming
messages (see “Playing Messages” on Pa ge 22).

Hold down MEMO until the sy ste m ann oun ces
“Record memo message” and beeps. Speak your
message. #ý#
memo less than two seconds long. The maximum
length for recording a memo is ten minutes.

When you finish the memo, press MEMO or PLAY/

STOP

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

#ý# flashes. The system cannot record a

#ý##ý#

. ±ý

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21

To start recording a phone conversation, press

MEMO on the base until the answering syste m beeps

and

##

## appears. As it records the conversation, the

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system beeps to indicate the conversation is being
recorded. To stop recording, press

MEMO. The system stores a recorded conversation

as a message (see “Playing Messages”).

PLAY/STOP or

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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 , press PLAY/STOP. The system
announces the number of new and old messages,
then plays the new messages. The message
number appears as each message plays, 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,

Answering System Operation

To skip to the next message,

message is playing. Hold down
advance through a me ssage. The system advances
through the message at double speed until the end
of the last message. Release
playback.

press PLAY/STOP again.

press

|

7

|

7

to resume normal

|

7

while the

to quickly

22

To replay the current message from the beginning

|

6

press
message. The system skips back every other
second of playback and pla ys t he pre vi ous sec ond,
until the beginning of the message. Release
resume normal playback.

To replay the previous m e ss ag e

about 2 seconds (4 seconds duri ng remote oper ation)
after a message begins playing. If the current
message is the first new message, the system plays
back from the beginning of the current message (it
does not go bac k i nto th e old message gro up ) .

. Hold down

|

6

to review the current

|

, press

6

|

6

within

to

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Deleting Messages

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

Remote Operation

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

To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeatedly press

8

VOL

or 9 on the base. The volume setting fro m

/

(lowest) to

/ (highest) appears.

//

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To delete the current message while it is playing,

DELETE. The system beeps.

press
To delete all messages, while messages are not

playing, press
nounces, “To delete all messages, press
again.” Within 30 seconds, press
system beeps, the display clears momentarily, t hen

&

& appears. ±ý

&&

DELETE. The system beeps and an-

DELETE

DELETE. The

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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
RadioShack), 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 m emo.

• Erase messages. ±ý

&

&

&&

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

1. Press

2. Repeatedly press or hold down

MENU twice. The system announces

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

|

6or7

change the number, then press

SET/RING to

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|

to

23

store the setting. The system announces
“Security code,” followed by the newly set
code.

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

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If the ring time is set to jI
the Number of Rings” on Page 17), 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 long­distance charges.

If the message memory is full, the system answers
after about ten rings, regardless of the ring time
setting.

jI (toll-saver) (see “Setting

jIjI

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Answering System Operation

While in remote operation, the system stops all
answering functions and displays
functions resume when it is no longer being
operated remotely, if you have not turned the
system off.

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Bh. Answering

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24

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

1. Dial your phone number and wait for the
system to answer. If the system is not set to
answer calls, it wi ll answer aft er about ten ri ngs
and sound a series of beeps.

2. When the outgoing message begins (or the

####

system sounds a series of beeps), press
then enter your security code within 2 seconds.

3.

If the code is correct

the number of n ew and old m essage s, the n “To

, the system announces

,

play incoming message, press

±

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

####

0.”

press

####

2. For help,

If the system does not respond

your code again. If you enter an incorrect code
three times, the system beeps and
disconnects.

4. While the system is beeping, press
2 seconds) the number for the desired command.
(see “Remote Commands”). ±ý

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Repeat current message during playback. If you

1 within about 4 seconds after a message

press

1

2

3

4

5
6

7

8

9
0

####

begins (unless it is the first new message), the
previous message replays.

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

2 again to listen to the rest of the messages.

press

####

Skip current message during playback.
Deletes current message during playback. You can

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

Stop playback or recording.
Set the system to answer calls. Announces the

current outgoing message.
Record a memo. Announces “Record memo

message.” The length of a memo must be between
2 seconds and 4 minutes. Press
stop recording.

Record a new outgoing message. Announces
“Record greeting.” Press
recording.

Set the system to not answer calls.
Announces the help guidance.

6Q

8 again or

####

, try entering

# and (within

again or

####

7

5 to stop

####

####

5 to

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Troubleshooting

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Low volume or
unusual sounds.

Severe noise
interference.

The phone does not
work or works poorly.

The phone cannot be
operated at a useful
distance from the
base because the
signal becomes weak
or noisy.

The handset battery
pack does not charge.

The handset does not
ring or receive a page.

The handset stops
working or works
poorly during a call.

Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang
up the other phone.

Press
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.

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

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

The handset’s range has decreased. Return the handset to the
cradle and recharge the battery pack. Replace the battery pack if
necessary.

If the charging contacts on the handset and base 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 TALK/BATT.)
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 TALK/BATT.)
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.

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

to change the channel.

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You must not connect your
telephone to:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key
phone systems

The system does not
answer calls.

The system does not
record the caller’s
messages

Make sure the system is turned on and the AC adapter is properly
connected.

Check all phone line connections.
Recording time is set to announce only. Set it to

Delete messages if the memory is full.

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 ass ist anc e.

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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 ass ist anc e.

''''

or

.

****

Care

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

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Your telephone complies with Part 68 of the

. Upon request, you must provide th e phone’s

Rules

FCC registration number and REN to your
telephone company. These numbers are on the
bottom of the base. ±ý

FCC

27

Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under norma l use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radi oShack company­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY I MPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURAT ION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL­ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE­SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT O F 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 limi­tation 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 other wi s e prov i d ed by law : ( a ) c or re c t t h e de f ect b y pr od uc t repa i r wi t h out c ha r ge fo r pa r ts an d
labor; (b) replac e the product with one of the same or simi lar design; or (c) re fund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop­erty of RadioSh ack. New or reco nditione d par ts and prod uct s may be us ed in the p erf ormanc e of
warranty service. Repai red or rep laced p arts an d pro ducts are wa rrant ed for the r emainde r of t he
original warranty perio d. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the prod uct made after
the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused b y or attributable to acts of God,
abuse, accident, m isuse, improper or abnormal u sage, failure to f ollow instructio ns, improper in­stallation or ma intenance, altera tion, ligh tning or other inci dence o f excess volt age or cu rrent; ( b)
any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consum­ables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosm etic damage; (e ) transportation, shipp ing or insurance
costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you spe cific leg al rights, and yo u may also have other rights wh ich vary fro m
state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

12/99

RadioShack Corporation
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