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.

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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.

— Warning

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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

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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.

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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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TEL LINE

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