Radio Shack 43-3823 User Manual
2.4GHz Cordless Phone
with Answering Machine
43-3823
10 Number Memory Dialing—
numbers in memory for easy dialing. See
“Making Calls with Memory Dialing” on
Page 15.
Long Battery Life
pack (when fully charged) provides about 7
hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time.
20 Channels
channel when you make or answer a call. You can
also manually change channels during a call. See
“Selecting a Different Channel” on Page 14.
Headset Jack
headset (available at your local RadioShack
store) for hands-free convenience. See
“Headset Installation” on Page 32.
Toll-Saver
charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages. See “Setting the Ring
Time” on Page 21.
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! — Important — Caution
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—the supplied battery
—automatically selects a clear
—connects an optional
—lets you avoid unnecessary
IMPORTANT
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stores 10
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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Important Safety Instructions
CONTENTS
Important Safety
Instructions ........................... 2
Battery Safety Instructions ... 4
Introduction .......................... 5
Read This Before
Installation ........................ 5
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........................ 11
Choosing the Dialing
Mode ............................... 11
Operation ........................... 12
Making and Receiving
Calls ................................ 12
Adjusting the Handset
Ringer and Earpiece
Volume ............................ 13
Handset Ringer Tone ... 13
Earpiece Volume .......... 13
Temporarily Mute
Ringer ........................... 13
Redial ............................. 13
Tone Dialing Switch-over 13
Tr aveling Out-of-Range ... 14
Selecting a Different
Channel .......................... 14
Page ............................... 14
Flash and Call Waiting .... 14
Memory Dialing .................. 15
Storing Phone Numbers
in Memory
Making Calls with Memory
Dialing ............................. 15
Chain Dialing .................. 15
Erasing a Stored Number
From Memory ................. 16
One-touch Speed Dial .... 16
Storing the Speed Dial ... 16
Making calls with the
Speed Dial ...................... 17
Deleting the Speed
Dial ................................. 17
The Integrated Answering
Device ................................ 17
Features ......................... 18
Tu r ning the Answering
System On/Off ................ 18
Setting up Your Answering
System ............................ 19
(Continued)
...................... 15
Testing Stored
Emergency Numbers ... 16
Using the Menu Mode .. 19
Setting the Time ........... 20
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
.CAUTION.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The exclamation symbol is intended to
inform you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are included in
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the literature accompanying this product.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within this product’s enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
the product.
3. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning
storm.
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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11. Slots and openings in the telephone’s cabinet
CONTENTS
(continued)
Setting a Personal
Security Code (PIN) ..... 21
Setting the Ring Time .. 21
Selecting the message
Record Time ................ 22
Setting the Message
Alert tone ...................... 23
Selecting the
Language ..................... 24
Setting Your Outgoing
Message (Greeting) ..... 25
Using Your Answering
System ............................ 27
Additional Information ........ 32
Installing the Optional
Beltclip ............................ 32
Headset Installation ........ 32
Troubleshooting .................. 33
Care ................................... 35
Important Information ......... 35
FCC Statement .................. 35
Surge Protection ............. 36
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.
Important Safety Instructions
• 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.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY, READ
AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
As an ENERGYSTAR Partner,
RadioShack Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the E
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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NERGYSTAR
BATTERY SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use only the appropriate type and size battery
pack specified in the instruction manual
provided for this product.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The
cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
•Exercise care in handing the battery pack in
order not to short it with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Charge the battery pack provided with or
identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the instruction manual provided for
this product.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between
the battery pack and battery charger.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 2.4 GHz
Cordless Telephone. Your telephone provides
excellent clarity and range and a digital answering
system into one space-saving device. The 2.4 GHz
band provides superior audio quality and extended
range.
The digital answering system provides clear reliable
messaging with call screening, day/time stamp, call
counter, remote access and instant skip or replay
messaging.
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EAD THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone to conform to federal
regulations and you can connect it to most phone
lines. However, each device that you connect to the
telephone line draws power from the line. We refer
to this power draw as the phone’s ringer
equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the
bottom of your phone.
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IMPORTANT
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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.
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Introduction
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.
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Introduction
The digital answering system stores up to 13
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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INSTALLATION
OUNTING 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).
CAUTION
You must use a
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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.
Installation
On a Desk Top
1. Plug one end of the
supplied long
modular cord into the
TEL LINE
base’s back.
2. Plug the modular
cord’s other end into
a modular telephone
line jack.
jack on the
DC IN 9V
TEL LINE
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Installation
TEL LINE
DC IN 9V
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.
On a Wall Plate or Wall
To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need
two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the
keyhole slots on the base. Drill two holes 315/16
inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting
the heads extend about
1. Insert the two tabs at
the top of the narrow
end of the supplied
bracket into the base’s
upper tab slots, then
press down on the
bracket’s latches and
insert them into the
lower slots.
2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord
(short for a wall plate, long for direct wall
mounting) into the
back.
1
/8 inch.
TEL LINE
jack on the base’s
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3. Insert the
supplied AC
adapter’s barrel
plug into the
jack.
IN 9V
4. Route the
adapter and
modular cords
through the
base’s grooves.
DC
5.
For a wall plate
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
the base’s
keyhole slots with
the mounting
screws and slide
the base
downward to
secure it.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
7. Press and lift out the handset
holder, flip it over as shown, then
snap it back into place so it holds
the handset.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a
vertical position.
, plug the modular cord’s other
, align
Installation
ONNECTING
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EPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
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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.
HARGING AND
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IMPORTANT
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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.
Installation
Ô NOTE Ô
• 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
TALK/BATT LOW
and
LED 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
change the security
access-protection code.
If it was the handset that
lost power, recharge the
battery pack.
3. Plug the battery
pack’s connector into
the socket in the
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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
indicator lights.
USE
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Recharge the battery pack when
LED flashes.
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CHARGE/IN
TALK/BATT LOW
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, while holding
find hs, place the handset to
the base for about 5 seconds to change 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
TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes. Otherwise, the
battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.
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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
at RadioShack.com). Install the new battery pack
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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Recycling Ni-Cd Batteries.
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. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is
part of the company’s commitment to preserving
our environment and conserving our natural
resources.
CHOOSING THE DIALING MODE Ô
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends
standard tones through the phone lines. However,
some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as
in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing.
Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as
follows:
WARNING
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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
information on proper
battery handling).
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Ô NOTE Ô
• If you are not sure of
your dialing system,
make a trial call. If the
call connects, leave the
setting as is, otherwise
set for pulse dialing.
• If your phone system
requires pulse dialing
and you need to send
the standard tones for
certain situations during
a call, you may “switchover” to tone dialing
(refer to “Tone Dialing
Switch-over” on page
13).
Installation
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Operation
1. Press and hold the
FLASH until you hear a
confirmation tone.
2. To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press #.
Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing, press
∗/tone.
You hear a confirmation tone to indicate the
setting is complete.
OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
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.
Action Handset On Base Handset Off Base
To
receive
a call
To
make a
call
To hang upPress end or return the handset to the base
To
redial
Pick up the handset
(Auto Talk).
1)Pick up the handset.
2)Press talk.
The TALK/BATT
LOW LED flashes
and turns on.
3)Listen for the dial
tone.
4)Dial the number.
(Auto Standby).
1)Pick up the handset.
2)Press talk.
3)Listen for the dial
tone.
4)Press REDIAL/
PAUSE.
Press talk/FLASH,
any number, ∗/tone
or #.
1)Press talk.
The TALK/BATT
LOW LED flashes
and turns on.
2)Listen for the dial
tone.
3)Dial the number.
1)Press talk.
2)Listen for the dial
tone.
3)Press REDIAL/
PAUSE.
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