Radio Shack 43-3824 User Manual

2.4GHz Cordless Phone

with Caller ID and Digital Answering System

43-3824

20 Number Memory Dialing — stores 20
numbers in memory for easy dialing. See
“Memory Dialing from Talk Mode” on
Page 20.

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

20 Channels — automatically selects a clear
channel when you make or answer a call. You can
also manually change channels during a call. See
“Selecting a Different Channel” on Page 16.

Headset Jack — connects an optional
headset (available at your local RadioShack
store) for hands-free convenience. See
“Headset Installation” on Page 42.

Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unnecessary
charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages. See “Setting the ring
time” on Page 31.

IMPORTANT

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Please read before using this equipment.

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All Rights Reserved.

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Important Safety Instructions

CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions 2

Battery SafetyInstructions .... 4

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

Important Caller ID

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

Read This Before

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

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

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

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

On a Wall Plate or Wall ... 8

Connecting, Charging and
Replacing the Battery

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

Recycling Ni-Cd

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

Setting Menu Options ..... 11

Caller ID Options............ 11

Choosing the Dial Mode. 12

Setting the Language..... 13

Operation ........................... 14

Making and Receiving

Calls ................................ 14

Adjusting the Handset Ringer

and Earpiece Volume ...... 15

Handset Ringer Tone and

Volume .......................... 15

Earpiece Volume ........... 15

Temporarily Mute

Ringer ........................... 15

Redial ............................. 15

Tone Dialing Switch-over 15
Traveling Out-of-Range ... 15
Selecting a Different

Channel .......................... 16

Page ............................... 16

Flash and Call Waiting .... 16

Storing Phone Numbers and

Names ............................ 16

Steps for Entering Names
and Special Characters .. 18

If You Make a Mistake while

Entering a Name ........... 18

Making Calls with Memory

Dialing ............................. 19

Memory Dialing from

Standby Mode ............... 19

Memory Dialing from Talk

Mode ............................. 20

Chain Dialing .................. 20

Editing a Stored Name and/or

Phone Number ............... 20

Erasing a Stored Name and

Phone Number ............... 22

Testing Stored Emergency

Numbers ....................... 22

One-touch Speed Dial .... 22

Making calls with the

Speed Dial ...................... 23

(continued)

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)

Deleting the Speed Dial .. 23

Caller ID ............................. 24

When the Telephone

Rings .............................. 24

Viewing the Caller ID

Message List .................. 25

Deleting Information from the

Caller ID List ................... 25

Deleting a Caller ID
Message

........................ 25

Deleting all Caller ID

Names/Numbers ........... 26

Using the Caller ID List ... 26

Calling a Party from the

Caller ID List ................. 26

Long Distance Calls and
Area Code Setting/

Cancellation .................. 27

Storing Caller ID Messages

in Memory dialing .......... 27

The Integrated Answering

Device ................................ 28

Features ........................... 28

Turning the Answering

System On/Off ................ 28

Setting up Your Answering

System ............................ 29

Using the Menu Mode ... 29

Setting the Time ............ 30

Setting a Personal Security

Code (PIN) .................... 31

Setting the ring time ...... 31

Selecting the message

record time .................... 32

Setting the Message Alert

tone ............................... 33

Setting Your Outgoing

Message (Greeting) ........ 34

Using Your Answering

System ............................ 36

Additional Information ........ 42

Installing the Optional

Beltclip ............................ 42

Headset Installation ........ 42

Troubleshooting .................. 43

Care ................................... 45

Important Information ......... 45

FCC Statement .................. 45

Surge Protection ............. 46

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.



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• 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 900 MHz
Cordless Telephone. Your telephone provides
excellent clarity and range and integrates Caller ID,
Call Waiting ID, and a digital answering system into
one space-saving device. The 900 MHz band
provides less interference, clearer sound, and
greater range than 46/49 MHz cordless telephones.

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

The Caller ID records each caller’s name (if
available in your area), telephone number, and the
date and time of the call, as provided by your local
phone company to Caller ID service subscribers.

IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION

To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, you must be in
an area where those services are available and you
must subscribe to those services through your local
phone company. Where Caller ID is offered, one or
more options are generally available:

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IMPORTANT

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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

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Important Caller ID Information

• caller’s number only

• caller’s name only

• caller’s name and number

If you subscribe to Call Waiting ID and Caller ID, the
system can show you the incoming caller
information, even when you are already talking on
the phone.

READ 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.

If you use more than one phone or other device on
the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more
than five (three in rural areas), your phones might
not ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove one
of the devices from the line.

The digital answering system stores up to 11
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

MOUNTING THE PHONE

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).

On a Desk Top

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

LINE jack on the

base’s back.

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

TEL

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DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

 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

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.

Ô NOTE Ô

• If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected to
the telephone line, be
sure that installing the
system does not disable
your alarm equipment.
If you have questions
about what will disable
alarm equipment,
contact your telephone
company or a qualified
installer.

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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 3
inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting
the heads extend about

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/8 inch.

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

TEL LINE jack on the base’s

back.

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

IN 9V jack.

DC

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

5. 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.

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.

CONNECTING, CHARGING AND
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

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.

Installation

1. Press up on the latch and lift the battery pack
compartment cover.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment.

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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 indicator lights
when the handset is on the
base even if the battery
pack is not connected
properly.

Ô NOTE Ô

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

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operate.)

• If the battery pack
becomes weak during a
call, the handset beeps
and

LLLLoooowwww BBBBaaaatttttttteeeerrrryy

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.

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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3. Plug the battery pack’s
connector into the socket in
the compartment. The
connector fits only one way.

4. Put the battery pack in the
compartment.

5. Replace the cover.

To charge the battery pack, place the handset on
the base, face up or down. The base’s CHARGE/IN
USE indicator lights.

Recharge the battery pack when LL
flashes.Ô

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

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happens, return 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

BBBBaaaatttttttteeeerrrryy

loses its ability to fully recharge.

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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flashes. Otherwise, the battery pack

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LLoooowwww BBBBaaaatttttttteeeerrrryyyy

LLLLoooowwww

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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.

SETTING MENU OPTIONS

There are five setup options available. They are
Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on
Call Waiting), and Area Code], Dial Mode and
Language.

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without
pressing the
when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset
from the base and the phone automatically answers
the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you
must press

talk/FLASH button. If the phone rings

talk/FLASH to answer the call.

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Caller ID Options

To change your Auto Talk and CIDCW:

1. Press and hold

2. Use

VOL/ or VOL/ to move the pointer to

the selection that you would like to change.

Press

SEL to toggle between OO

CID/MENU.

OOnnnn

and OO

OOffffffff

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Ô NOTE Ô

Caller ID Options

• If your calling area
requires 10-digit dialing,
do not program this
option.

• When the area code has
already been stored in
memory, the stored area
code will be displayed.
To change it, use the

DELETE/CHANNNEL and

number keys to enter the
new area code. Then

SELECT. A

press

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confirmation tone
sounds.
To complete the setting,
press end or return the
handset to the base unit.

Choosing the Dial Mode

• 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 DTMF tones for
certain situations during
a call, you may “switch­over” to tone dialing
(refer to “Tone Dialing
Switch-over” on page

15).

3. Press

end and return the handset to the base

unit to complete the setting. The handset
returns to the standby mode.

To enter your Area Code Ô

If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the

ee

CCCCooooddddee

option, your local area code does not appear

AAAArrrreeeeaaaa

in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option,
if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing.

When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see
only the local seven digit number. For calls received
from outside your local area code, you will see a full
10-digit number.

1. When the phone is in the standby mode, press
and hold

2. Press

3. Press

4. Use the number keys (

CHANNNEL to enter the 3-digit area code.

5. Press

CID/MENU.

VOL/ twice to select AA

SELECT.

SELECT. A confirmation tone sounds

AArrrreeeeaaaa CCCCooooddddeeee

0 to 9) or DELETE/

. Ô

and the displayed area code is entered.

6. Press

end or return the handset to the base

unit to complete the setting. The handset
returns to the standby mode.

Choosing the Dial Mode Ô

Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends
DTMF 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:

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1. When the phone is in the standby mode, press
and hold

CID/MENU.

2. Press VOL/  three times to select DD

DDiiiiaaaallll

.

3. Press

4. Press

SEL to toggle between TT

ee

PPPPuuuullllssssee

.

end or return the handset to the base

unit to complete the setting. The handset
returns to the standby mode.

TToooonnnneeee

and

Setting the Language

1. When the phone is in the standby mode, Press
and hold

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press
unit to complete the setting. The handset
returns to the standby mode.

CID/MENU.

EEnnnngggg

and EE

LLaaaannnngggguuuuaaaaggggeeee

EEsssspppp

VOL/  four times to select LL

SEL to toggle between EE

end or return the handset to the base

.

.

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Ô NOTE Ô

Refer to page 11 “Setting
menu options” to turn on
the Auto Talk feature if
desired.

Operation

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

Pick up the handset
To
receive
a call

To
make a
call

To hangupPress end or return the handset to the base

To
redial

(Auto Talk: On),

pick up the handset

and press talk/FLASH

(Auto Talk: Off).

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press talk/FLASH.

3)Listen for the dial
tone.

4)Dial the number.

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Dial the number,
then press talk/
FLASH.

(Auto Standby).

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press talk/FLASH.

3)Listen for the dial
tone.

4)Press REDIAL/
PAUSE.

1)Pick up the handset.

2)Press REDIAL/

PAUSE, then press
talk/FLASH.

Ô or

OR

OR

Press talk/FLASH,
any number, ∗/TONE/
 or #/(Auto Talk:
On).

1)Press talk/FLASH.

2)Listen for the dial
tone.

3)Dial the number.

OR
Dial the number, then
press talk/FLASH.

1)Press talk/FLASH.

2)Listen for the dial

tone.

3)Press REDIAL/

PAUSE.

OR
Press REDIAL/

PAUSE., then press
talk/FLASH.

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ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER

AND EARPIECE VOLUME

Handset Ringer Tone and Volume

Press VOL/ or VOL/ in standby mode to select
one of five ringer tones and volume combinations.

Earpiece Volume

Pressing VOL/ or VOL/ during a call will change
the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will
remain in effect after the telephone call has
ended.Ô

Temporarily Mute Ringer

If the handset is off the base, simply press end to
temporarily mute the incoming ring. The ringer will
sound with the next incoming call.

REDIAL

The REDIAL/PAUSE key redials the last number
dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits
long.

TONE DIALING SWITCH-OVER

Some telephone companies use equipment that
requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as
rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing
digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the
call. For example, entering your bank account
number after you have called your bank. Ô

Ô NOTE Ô

Earpiece Volume

When you press VOL/ in
Maximum mode or VOL/
in Low mode, an error tone
sounds.

Tone Dialing Switch-over

• The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.

• This special number can
be stored in a memory
location. This is referred
to as Chain Dialing (See
page 20.)

Operation

Initially make your call with the pulse dialing
mode.Ô Once your call connects, press
Enter the desired number. These digits will be sent
as tone dialing. Once the call ends, the tone mode
is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.

∗/TONE/.

TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE

During a call, as you begin to move your handset
too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you

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pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will
terminate within 1 minutes.

SELECTING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL

If you encounter interference while using your
phone, you can manually change the phone’s
channel for clear operation. This function works
only when the phone is in use.

Ô NOTE Ô

Page

Paging is also canceled
when the phone receive an
incoming call.

Flash and Call Waiting

You must subscribe
through your local
telephone company to
receive Call Waiting
Service.

Storing Phone Numbers
and Names

In memory dialing

Operation

operation, you must press a
key within 30 seconds.
Otherwise, an error tone
will sound and the phone
will return to standby.

If you return the handset to
the base, the phone will
return to standby also.

Press

DELETE/CHANNEL. SS

SSccccaaaannnnnnnniiiinnnngggg

appears on
the display, indicating the phone is changing to
another channel.

PAGE

To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press

find hs on the base. The handset beeps for 60

seconds.Ô

Paging is canceled when pressing any handset key,

find hs on the base or the handset is returned to the

base.

FLASH AND CALL WAITING

If you have “Call Waiting” service and a call waiting
tone sounds while you are on a call, press

FLASH to accept the waiting call. There is a short

talk/

pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return
to the original caller, press

talk/FLASH again.Ô

STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND
NAMES

Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using
just a few key presses. Your phone stores up to 10
names/numbers in the handset. Ô

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1. Press

2. Press

SSeeeelllleeeecccctttt MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryyyy

MEM. SS

VOL/ or VOL/, or enter a number

is displayed.

(01 - 20) to select the memory location where
you would like to store the number.

3. Press

MEM or SELECT.

4. Press MEM or SELECT. A cursor flashes
indicating that the display is ready for the name
to be entered.

If

EEEEddddiiiitttt MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryyyyXXXXXX

memory location is already stored. Then you
must either edit the entry in this location, delete
the entry in this location, or select
choose another location.

5. To enter a name (up to 13 characters), use
number keys.

• See “Steps for Entering Names and Special

Characters” on Page 18. (See pages 17-18)

• Use #/

to the desired location.

• Use

• Press and hold

• If a name is not required, go to step 6.

6. Press
displayed.

The cursor flashes indicating that the display is
ready for the number to be entered.

7. Use the number keys to enter the phone
number.

The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.Ô

• Use

DELETE/CHANNEL to delete characters

as needed.

all the characters.

MEM or SELECT. SS

REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a pause in the

dialing sequence. The display shows a
Each pause counts as one digit and
represents a two second delay of time
between the digits as they are sent.

XX

appears, the selected

GGGGoooo BBBBaaaacccckk

and

∗/TONE/ to move the cursor

DELETE/CHANNEL to delete

SSttttoooorrrreeee NNNNuuuummmmbbbbeeeerrrr

is

kk

to

Operation

Ô NOTE Ô

• The pause feature is
useful for long distance

PP

PP

.

calling, credit card
dialing, or sequences
that require a pause
between digits.

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DELETE/CHANNEL to delete digits as

• Use
needed.

Operation

8. Press

9. Press

MEM or SELECT.You will hear a

confirmation tone.Ô Memory storage is
complete. For example, if you store a name
and number into memory location number 01,
the display shows

After about 2 seconds, the Select Memory
Screen is displayed.

Repeat steps 2 - 8 to store more numbers.

end to return to standby mode.

MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryyyy00001111 SSSSttttoooorrrreeeedd

dd

.

STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND
SPECIAL CHARACTERS

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the
desired characters.

With each press of a numeric key, the displayed
character appears in the following order:

Upper case letters first, lower case letters next, and
finally the number corresponding to the key.

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If You Make a Mistake while Entering
a Name

Use ∗/TONE/ or #/ to move the cursor to the
incorrect character, press
erase up to the wrong entry, then enter the correct

DELETE/CHANNEL to

character. To delete all characters, press and hold

DELETE/CHANNEL.

For example, to enter John; Ô

1. Pick up the handset. Press

2. Enter a number or press

MEM.

VOL/ or VOL/ to

select a memory location number.

3. Press

4. Press

MEM or SELECT.

MEM or SELECT. (When there is

information already stored in the selected
memory location,

EEEEddddiiiitttt MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryyyyXXXXXX

XX

is
displayed. See “Editing a Stored Name and/or
Phone Number” on Page 20.)

Ô NOTE Ô

If the next character uses
the same number key, you
must press #/ to move the
cursor over. Otherwise the
next time you press the
number key, it changes the
character that was
previously set.

5. Press

6. Press

7. Press

8. Press

9. When finished, press

5 once.

6 six times.

4 five times.

6 five times.

MEM or SELECT.

To continue to store the telephone number, proceed
to step 7 on page 17.

MAKING CALLS WITH MEMORY
DIALING

Memory Dialing from Standby Mode

1. Press MEM. The handset displays your
programmed memory locations.

2. Press

3. Press

VOL/ or VOL/, or enter a number (01 -

20) to select the memory location you would
like to dial. Ô

talk/FLASH. TT

TTaaaallllkkkk

and the volume setting
appear on the display. Then the displayed
number is dialed.

Operation

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Ô NOTE Ô

• If you press SELECT
before talk/FLASH, you
can confirm the name
and the number stored
in the selected memory
location.

• To exit the memory
function without dialing,
press end. The handset
returns to standby.

• Whenever you are using
a memory menu screen,
you must press a key
within 30 seconds or the
phone will return to
standby.

Operation

Memory Dialing from Talk Mode

1. Press talk/FLASH. TT

setting appears.

2. Press

3. Press

MEM.

VOL/ or VOL/, or Enter a number

(01 - 20) to select the memory location of the
desired phone number. If you press
the number is dialed. Ô

4. To hang up, press end.

TTaaaallllkkkk

and the volume

SELECT,

CHAIN DIALING

The memory locations on the handset are not
limited to phone numbers. You can also store a
group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to
enter once your call connects. This is referred to as
Chain Dialing.

An example of this is a bank account number. Once
you have called your bank, and are prompted to
enter the account number, press
the location number where the special number has
been stored. Then press

talk/FLASH.

Store your special number with an identifying name.
(See “Storing Phone Numbers and Names” on
Page 16.)

MEM and select

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EDITING A STORED NAME AND/OR
PHONE NUMBER

1. Press MEM. SS

2. Press
(01 - 20) to select the memory location you
would like to edit, and press

3. Press

The screen appears with the memory location
number that you have selected in the display.

SSeeeelllleeeecccctttt MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryyyy

VOL/ or VOL/, or enter a number

MEM or SELECT.

is displayed.

MEM or SELECT.

4. Press VOL/ or VOL/ to select EE

yy

MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryy

, then press MEM or SELECT.

EEddddiiiitttt

SSSSttttoooorrrreeee nnnnaaaammmmee

indicating that the display is ready for the name
to be edited. When a name has not been
stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of
the second line.

5. Use the number keys,

DELETE/CHANNEL to edit the name. (See page

16.) To edit only the phone number, skip this
step.

6. Press

The cursor flashes indicating that the display is
ready for the number to be edited.

7. Use the number keys,

REDIAL/PAUSE or DELETE/CHANNEL to edit the

phone number.

The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits.
(See page 17.)

If you don’t want to change the phone number,
skip this step.

8. Press
name or phone number, a confirmation display
shows up. If it is correct, press

SELECT again. You hear a confirmation tone.

The memory storage is complete.

ee

is displayed. The cursor flashes

∗/TONE/, #/, or

MEM or SELECT.

∗/TONE/, #/,

MEM or SELECT. If you changed either

VOL/and press

Operation

For example, if you store a name and number
into memory location number 01, the display
shows
seconds,

9. Press

MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryyyy00001111 SSSSttttoooorrrreeeedd

SSSSeeeelllleeeecccctttt MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryy

end to return to standby mode.

dd

. After about 2

yy

is displayed.

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ERASING A STORED NAME AND
PHONE NUMBER

1. Press MEM. SS

SSeeeelllleeeecccctttt MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryyyy

is displayed.

Operation

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press

6. Press

7. Press

8. Press

9. After about 2 seconds the display returns to the

VOL/ or VOL/, or enter a number

(01 - 20) to select the memory location you
would like to erase.

MEM or SELECT.

MEM or SELECT.

The screen appears with the memory location
number that you have selected in the display.

VOL/ to move the pointer down to

DDDDeeeelllleeeetttteeee MMMMeeeemmmmoooorrrryy

MEM or SELECT. The confirmation

screen appears.

VOL/ to move the pointer to YY

SELECT or DELETE/CHANNEL. You

hear a confirmation tone.

Select Memory screen. You may delete the
information in another memory location (return
to step 2) or press
mode.

yy

.

YYeeeessss

end to return to standby

.

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s number (police
department, fire department, ambulance) and you
choose to test the stored number, make the test call
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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ONE-TOUCH SPEED DIAL

You can store your most frequently dialed number
in the One-touch Speed Dial location. The One-

touch Speed Dial allows you to dial a number with
one key press. (There is no need to press

FLASH. The phone will automatically dial the

number stored.)

talk/

STORING AND EDITING THE SPEED

IAL Ô

D

1. When the phone is in the standby mode, press
and hold

If this screen appears, there is a number
already stored. Press
select

2. Store the number by following step 7 under
“Storing Phone Numbers and Names” on page

16.

SPEED DIAL.

EEEEddddiiiitttt NNNNuuuummmmbbbbeeeerr

VOL/ or VOL/ to

rr

, then press SELECT.

Ô NOTE Ô

• Number stored in Speed
Dial is independent from
the number stored in
Memory dialing.

• If the Speed Dial does
not have a stored
number, the handset will
beep rapidly and the
phone will not dial.

Operation

3. Press

SELECT.

You hear a confirmation tone, and memory
storage is complete.

MAKING CALLS WITH THE SPEED
DIAL

When the phone is in the standby mode, simply
press

SPEED DIAL. The number stored in the

Speed Dial memory location is instantly dialed.

DELETING THE SPEED DIAL

1. When the phone is in the standby mode, press
and hold

2. Press

NNNNuuuummmmbbbbeeeerr

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press

SPEED DIAL.

VOL/ or VOL/ to select DD

rr

.

SELECT.

VOL/ to move the pointer to YY

SELECT or DELETE/CHANNEL.

DDeeeelllleeeetttteeee

YYeeeessss

.

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6. You hear a confirmation tone. After about 2
seconds, the handset returns to standby mode.

Caller ID

Ô NOTE Ô

• If you answer a call
before the Caller ID
message is received
(Example: before the
second ring), the Caller
ID message will not
appear.

• When the call is
received via a telephone
company that does not
offer Caller ID service,
the caller’s phone
number and name do
not appear.
(This includes
international calls.)

• When the call is via a
private branch exchange
(PBX), the caller’s phone
number and name may
not appear.

CALLER ID

You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use
this feature.

When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature
allows you to view the caller’s name and phone
number on the display before you answer the
phone.

The handset displays the phone number of the
incoming call, the name, and time. Additionally, you
can dial the displayed number and store the
information for memory dialing. Make sure you have
turned on the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature. (See
page 11.)

WHEN THE TELEPHONE RINGS

When the Caller ID message is received, the
display shows the caller’s phone number along with
the date and time. The incoming call information is
stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID
service includes the caller’s name, the caller’s
name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).Ô

You may receive any one of the following
messages:

Message Display

When invalid data is
received

When a private name
is received

When a private
number is received

“Incomplete Data”

“Private Name”

“Private Number”

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Message Display

When an unknown
name is received

When an unknown
number is received

“Unknown Name”

“Unknown Number”

7. When you pick up the phone, the display

changes to TT

TTaaaallllkkkk

. (Auto Talk feature is set to

on.)

VIEWING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE
LIST

The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30
incoming calls - even unanswered calls. Ô

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

CID/MENU.

The summary screen appears. This screen
shows the number of new messages and total
messages.

VOL/ or VOL/ to display the latest or

oldest Caller ID message.

VOL/ to see the next message. Or

press

VOL/to see previous message.

Ô NOTE Ô

• Data errors appear as “ ”.

• In Caller ID operation, if no
key is pressed for more
than 30 seconds, an error
tone sounds and the
telephone returns to the
standby mode.

• If a call comes in via a
telephone system that
does not offer Caller ID
service, no information is
stored.

• Each message can be up
to 15 characters for the
phone number and the
name.

• The number of calls from
the same Caller ID appears
next to the received time.
Once you read the new
message, the number will
be cleared and disappear.

Caller ID

4. Press

end to return to standby mode.

DELETING INFORMATION FROM

THE CALLER ID LIST

The phone stores up to 30 messages. If the phone
receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list
is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be
deleted manually.

Deleting a Caller ID MessageÔ

1. Press

2. Press

CID/MENU. Display the message to be

deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing
 or VOL/.

DELETE/CHANNEL.

VOL/

Ô NOTE Ô

• While using the DD

??

AAAAllllllll??

or DD

MMMMeeeessssssssaaaaggggeeee??

key is pressed for more
than 30 seconds, an
error tone sounds and
the telephone returns to
standby.

• If you get an incoming
call or page, the deleting
operation is canceled
and you can answer the
call or page.

DDeeeelllleeeetttteeee

DDeeeelllleeeetttteeee

??

screen if no

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3. Press

oo

N

oo

.Ô

VOL/ or VOL/ to select YY

YYeeeessss

or

Caller ID

4. Press

SELECT or DELETE/CHANNEL.

When the pointer is at

You hear a confirmation tone and the Caller ID
message is deleted.
The next Caller ID message is then displayed.

When the pointer is at

The display returns to the Caller ID message.

YYYYeeeess

oo

NNNNoo

ss

:

:

Deleting all Caller ID Names/Numbers

1. Press CID/MENU.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

DELETE/CHANNEL.

YYeeeessss

VOL/ or VOL/ to select YY

SELECT or DELETE/CHANNEL.

When the pointer is at

You hear a confirmation tone and all stored
Caller ID messages are deleted.

When the pointer is at

The display returns to the summary screen.

YYYYeeeess

oo

NNNNoo

ss

:

:

or NN

NNoooo

.

USING THE CALLER ID LIST

Ô NOTE Ô

• You cannot make a call
from the Caller ID list if
your phone is connected
to a private branch
exchange (PBX).

• When a long distance
call has been set, 11
appears in the display.

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11

Calling a Party from the Caller ID List

You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The
phone stores up to 30 messages.Ô

1. Press

2. Press

You can also place a call from Talk Mode.

CID/MENU. Select the phone number

that you want to dial by pressing

VOL/.

talk/FLASH. The displayed phone

number dials automatically.

VOL/ or

1. Press

talk/FLASH. then press CID/MENU.

2. Select the phone number that you want to dial
by pressing the

VOL/ or VOL/.

3. Press

SELECT/CHANNEL. The display phone

number will be displayed.

Long Distance Calls and Area Code
Setting/Cancellation

Pressing 1 while the incoming Caller ID information
is displayed (in step 1), will place or remove the

11

prefix

11

in the display to set up for a long distance

call or cancel. Pressing

3 will set or cancel an area

code setting. Ô

Storing Caller ID Messages in Memory
dialing

Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored
in memory dialing.

Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID
list, the phone number of the party on the Caller ID
list can be stored in memory. Ô

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

CID/MENU.

Select the phone number to be stored from the
Caller ID list by pressing

MEM.

VOL/ and VOL/ or enter a number

VOL/ or VOL/.

(0 - 9) to select the memory location to be
stored. Ô

SELECT.

You hear a confirmation tone and the number is
stored in memory.

Ô NOTE Ô

• You can not store a
Caller ID message if no
phone number appears
in the message.

• If a message has
already been stored in
the selected memory
number location, a
confirmation screen is
displayed. Press VOL/
to select YY

SELECT to overwrite.

The display returns to
the Caller ID list.

YYeeeessss

. Press

Caller ID

The display returns to the Caller ID list.

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THE INTEGRATED
ANSWERING DEVICE

The phone has a built-in answering system that
answers and records incoming calls. You can also
use your answering system to record a
conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to
announce a special outgoing message to callers
when you’re away from your phone.

The Integrated Answering Device

FEATURES

• Digital Tapeless
Recording

• 11 minutes of
Recording Time

• Call Screening

• Selectable Outgoing
Messages

• Voice Prompts for
Guidance

Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly
review, save, or delete the messages you choose.
You will never have to worry about a tape wearing
out, jamming, or resetting improperly.

The Integrated Answering System is easy and
convenient to use, but please read through all of
the instructions carefully.

• Time and Day
Announcement

• Remote Message
Retrieval

• Toll Saver

• Conversation
Recording

• Voice Memo

TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
ON/OFF

1. To turn the answering system on, press

ANSWER.

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“Answering system is on” and the current
greeting message will be played and you will

hear a confirmation tone. The message counter
displays the number of messages stored in
memory. If the display flashes, then there are
new messages waiting for you.

2. To turn the answering system off, press

ANSWER again. After the announcement

“Answering system is off” the message counter
display will no longer be illuminated.

SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING
SYSTEM

Using the Menu Mode

The Menu mode allows you to set the following
Answering System functions. Ô

• To scroll through the menu options, repeatedly
press

MENU. The

MENU

"Time"

MENU

"Security Code"

"Ring Time"

MENU

"Record Time"

MENU

"Message alert."

MENU

Return to standby

with tone sounds.

system returns to
standby after the
last menu option.
You hear a
confirmation tone to
indicate standby
mode.

• If any of the
following occurs
during menu setup,
the operation is
canceled. Start over
with the menu
function prior to the
interruption.

- Press

talk/FLASH

- Press PLAY/

STOP

- 10 second lapse of

time

- Receive a call

Ô NOTE Ô

• For your convenience,
voice prompts will guide
you through the menu
mode.

• After the setting, press

PLAY/STOP to exit the

menu mode, or MENU to
move to the next menu
option. Or the system
automatically returns to
standby in 10 seconds
after the setting.

• You have 5 seconds of
idle time just after the 1st
and last guidance of
each menu setting.

The Integrated Answering Device

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Ô NOTE Ô

• Normally the idle time for
the menu mode is 10
seconds before the
system returns to
standby. However for
setting the time, the idle
time is extended to two
minutes.

The Integrated Answering Device

• Press and hold VOL/SEL/

or VOL/SEL/ to

quickly scroll through the
numbers on the display.

The idle time default setting is 10 seconds. If
the base remains idle for 10 seconds, an error
tone sounds and the system returns to standby.

Setting the Time

The clock on the answering system starts when
power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to
set the clock to the correct time. Ô

1. Press

2. Press

MENU.

The system announces “Time”, the current time
and the guidance for setting the time. The
message counter displays the current numbers
([ ] through [ ]) indicating the day of the week.

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/until the

correct day is announced. The numbers [ ]
through [ ] are displayed on the base.

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3. Press

4. Press

SET/RING to select the day.

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/until you

hear the correct hour setting. The numbers [ ]
through [ ] are displayed on the base as each
hour is announced.

5. Press

6. Press

SET/RING to select the hour.

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/ until you

hear the correct minute setting. The numbers
[ ] through [ ] are displayed on the base as
each minute is announced.

7. Press

8. Press

SET/RING to select the minute.

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/ until you

hear the correct AM or PM setting.

The message counter displays [ ] or [ ].

9. Press

SET/RING to select the AM/PM setting.

You hear a confirmation tone, then the
announcement “Time” and the time and day are

announced for your review. After a few seconds,

Ô NOTE Ô

The PIN code is set to “80”
when you purchase your
phone.

the system announces “To set security code, press
menu again”.

Setting a Personal Security Code (PIN)

To play your messages from a remote location, you
need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification
Number (PIN) code (01-99). To select a PIN,
perform the following steps: Ô

1. Press

MENU twice in standby mode.

“Security code” and the current PIN code is
announced as it is displayed on the base.

Then the system announces the guidance for
setting the PIN code.

2. Press

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/ until the

desired number appears.

3. Press

SET/RING to select the PIN code. You

hear a confirmation tone, then the
announcement “Security code” and the new
PIN code is announced. After a few seconds,
the system announces “To set ring time, press
menu again”.

Setting the ring time

The ring time setting allows you to set the number
of rings the caller hears before your answering
system plays the outgoing message. You can set
the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings.
Setting (Toll Saver), the answering system picks
up after two rings if you have new messages, and
after four rings if there are none. This way, if you
make a long distance call to check your messages,
you can hang up after the second ring to avoid
billing charges.

The Integrated Answering Device

1. Press

MENU three times in standby mode.

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You hear “Ring time” and the current ring time
([ ] 2, [ ] 4, [ ] 6, [ ] Toll saver), and it is
displayed on the base. Then you hear the
guidance for setting the ring time.

The Integrated Answering Device

2. Press

3. Press

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/ until the

desired ring time appears.

SET/RING to select the new ring time.

You hear a confirmation tone, then the
announcement “Ring time” and the new ring
time is announced. After a few seconds, the
system announces “To set record time, press
menu again”.

Selecting the message record time

You have three record time options. The options “1
minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration for recording
the incoming messages. “
the call with the preset greeting or your personal
greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a
message.

1. Press

2. Press

MENU four times in standby mode.

You hear “Record time” and the current
recording time ([ ] 1 minute, [ ] 4 minutes, [ ]
Announce only, No recording), and it is
displayed on the base. Then you hear the
guidance for setting the record time.

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/ until the

desired time appears.

Announce only” answers

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3. Press





Announce only feature

SET/RING to select the new recording

time. You hear a confirmation tone, then the
announcement “Record time” and new
recording time is announced. After a few
seconds, the system announces “To set
message alert, press menu again”.

The announce only feature plays a prerecorded
outgoing message “Hello, no one is available to
take your call. Please call again.”, and it will not
allow the caller to leave a message. To set
“Announce only”, follow the steps above. Ô

To scroll between the prerecorded message or your
own personal greeting, press

OGM when the

outgoing message is played. If you want to use your
own greeting, or want to change your greeting to
omit the prompt “to leave a message”, refer to
“Recording a personal outgoing message”
(Greeting) on page 34.

Setting the Message Alert tone

Message Alert feature lets you know you have new
messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you
set the Message Alert to On and when a new
message is received, the alert tone will sound every
15 seconds.

Ô NOTE Ô

• After setting the
Announce only feature,
you may want to change
your outgoing message,
not to prompts the caller
to leave a message.
However, the
prerecorded message
changes automatically.

1. Press

MENU five times in standby mode.

You hear “Message alert” and the current
setting ([ ] Off or [ ] On), and it is displayed
on the base. Then you hear the guidance for
setting the message alert.

2. Press

3. Press

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/ to select.

SET/RING to select the new setting. You

hear a confirmation tone, then the
announcement “Message Alert” and the
current setting you have selected is
announced. After a few seconds, the system
announces “To set language, press menu
again”. When the first new message is
received, the beeping tone will begin to sound.

Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any
key.

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Ô NOTE Ô

• You can record a
greeting up to 30
seconds long.

• Position yourself as near
to the base as possible
and speak clearly when
recording your outgoing
message.

• See “Selecting the
message record time”,
page 32 how to set the
announce only feature.

• To delete the personal
Greeting, press
during the
announcement and the
system announces
“Greeting has been
deleted”.

DELETE

1. To quickly turn Message Alert tone off, press
any key on the base unit and the tone will
automatically deactivate.To reset, go back

into the menu setup mode (steps 1 - 3 above.)

Turning Message Alert tone Off when you’re away
from your phone.

1. When all new messages are played back
using the remote playback feature (see page

39) the Message Alert tone will automatically
deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all
messages are played back.

SETTING YOUR OUTGOING
MESSAGE (GREETING)

When you receive a call, the answering system
automatically plays either a preset message or your
own greeting.





Preset message

The following message is prerecorded:

“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please
leave a message after the tone.”





Recording a personal outgoing message

(Greeting) Ô

1. Press and hold

You hear the announcement “Record greeting”
and a confirmation tone. [ ] flashes on the
message counter.

2. Start recording your message. You have 30
seconds, and the message counter starts to
count down [ ] to [ ] every second.

3. When you are finished recording your greeting,
press

OGM, PLAY/STOP or SET/RING. You

hear a confirmation tone, and then your
greeting plays back for you.

OGM.

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



Choosing between the two outgoing

messages

Press

OGM. Then press OGM again when the

outgoing message is played. This switches
between the prerecorded greeting or the personal
greeting. After finishing playing back the message,
a confirmation tone is heard.

Setting the base ringer volume

You have three ringer options. One allows you to
turn the ringer off. The other two are volume
levels.Ô

1. Press

SET/RING.

You hear the ringer at the current volume level
([ ] High, [ ] Low, [ ] off) (if you set the base
ringer volume to off, “Ringer off” is announced)
and it is displayed on the base.

2. Press

SET/RING until the desired ringer option

appears.

Ô NOTE Ô

• When you have set the
base ringer to off and the
handset is on the base,
you will still hear the
ringer from the handset.

• When you press VOL/

 at 9 or VOL/SEL/

SEL/

 at 0, an error tone

sounds.

3. The system displayed new ringer volume.

Temporarily Mute the Base Ringer

Press

PLAY/STOP to temporarily mute the

incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next
incoming call.

Adjusting the speaker volume level

You can adjust the volume of the base speaker by
pressing the
base. Press

VOL/SEL/ or VOL/SEL/ on the

VOL/SEL/ for louder or VOL/SEL/

for softer during the base speaker is being used
except for menu mode. Ô

The numbers - are displayed on the base
indicating the volume levels. being the softest
and being the loudest.

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Ô NOTE Ô

• When the answering
system is full , is
displayed on the base,

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and the system
announces “No
remaining time”. You
should delete some
messages so that the
system can record new
messages.(Refer to
“Deleting a message” on
page 37.)

• To stop playing your
messages, press PLAY/

STOP

again at any time.

USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM

The message counter displays the number of
messages stored in memory. If the display flashes,
then there are new messages are waiting for you.
The flashing number represents the number of new
messages, not total messages. This phone is
designed to play your new messages first. After you
play all your new messages, you can then play your
old messages. Ô

Playing your messages

1. Press

2. After you have reviewed all of your new

PLAY/STOP.

The system announces the number of new and
old messages. The LED displays the number of
new messages, and the number flashes. The
day and time that each message was received
is announced after the message is played. The
message counter displays the number of
current messages stored.

When all new messages have been played,
you hear a confirmation tone and an
announcement “End of messages”. The system
returns to standby.

messages, you can play your old messages by
again pressing

PLAY/STOP. Once you have

listened to a new message, it becomes an old
message. The old messages will be played in
the order in which they were received.

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Repeating a message

1. Press

PLAY/STOP to review your messages.

The number of stored messages are
announced.

2. After a message has played for a few seconds,

press  to replay the message. If you have
several messages, press  repeatedly until
you return to the message you want to replay.

3. Press

PLAY/STOP at any time to stop

reviewing messages and return to standby. The
message counter shows the number of
messages stored in memory.

To quickly scroll backwards through a message,
press and hold .

Skipping a message

1. Press

PLAY/STOP to review your messages.

The number of messages is announced.

2. Press  at anytime to skip to the next

message.

Each time  is pressed, the system scans
forward one message. If you have several
messages, press  repeatedly to find the
message you want to play.

3. Press

PLAY/STOP at any time to stop

reviewing your messages and return to
standby. The message counter shows the
number of messages stored in memory.

To quickly scroll forward through a message, press
and hold .

Deleting a message

To maintain maximum record time, delete the old
messages.

1. Press

PLAY/STOP to review your messages.

2. Press DELETE anytime during the message to

delete. Ô

3. You hear a confirmation tone and the message
is deleted.

You can also delete all the messages.

1. Press

DELETE in standby mode.

You hear an announcement “To delete all
messages, press delete again”.

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Ô NOTE Ô

When you press DELETE,
you are permanently
deleting the message.
Once deleted, the message
cannot be replayed.

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Ô NOTE Ô

Voice memo

• The voice memo
function is completely
independent of the
greeting message.

• The voice memo
messages are recorded
as incoming messages.

Recording a conversation

• A recorded conversation

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is treated as a typical
message and will be
added to the stored
messages.

• When recording a
conversation, all dialing
features except for flash
operation (see page 16)
is disabled. Stop
recording if you need to
enable any other
handset keys.

• If you receive a call
waiting tone while
recording a
conversation, press

FLASH to accept the

waiting call. The
recording feature
continues recording the
new call. The original
call is put on hold.

IMPORTANT

!

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

!

2. Press

DELETE again.

You hear a confirmation tone and is
displayed on the base. All the messages are
deleted.

When you try to delete all messages without first
listening to your new messages, you hear several
short beeps followed by an announcement “Please
playback all messages”. This protects you from
accidentally erasing messages you have not yet
reviewed.

Voice memo

The voice memo function allows the user to record
messages (up to 4 minutes). Ô

1. Press and hold

MEMO.

You hear an announcement “Record memo
message” and a tone. [ ] flashes on the
message counter.

2. Start your recording.

3. When you have finished, press

MEMO or SET/RING to stop recording. You hear

PLAY/STOP,

a confirmation tone and the system returns to
standby.

Recording a conversation

You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation
while you are using your phone.

Ô

!

1. During a conversation from the handset, press
and hold

MEMO. The unit begins recording and

[ ] flashes on the message counter.

A beep that can be heard by both parties,
sounds during recording.

2. To stop recording, press

MEMO.You hear a confirmation tone.

PLAY/STOP or

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Remote access away from home

You can operate your answering system from a
remote location using any touch-tone telephone.
Use this function to check for recorded messages,
to play or delete messages, even to record a new
greeting message. Ô

1. Call your telephone number.

2. During the greeting message, press 0 and
enter your PIN code. (See “Setting a Personal
Security Code (PIN)” on Page 31.)

3. The answering system announces the current
time and the number of messages stored in
memory. Then you hear “To play incoming
messages, press zero two. For help, press one
zero”.

Ô NOTE Ô

You must enter a command
within 15 seconds of
entering command waiting
mode or the answering
system automatically hangs
up and returns to standby.

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Ô NOTE Ô

The system will only
playback messages for four
minutes and then it returns
to command waiting mode.
To continue playing your
messages, press 0 then 2
again within 15 seconds.

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4. You may continue to listen to the Help
Guidance, or you may select a command from
the following chart. Ô

Command Function

0 then 1 Repeat a Message

0 then 2 Playing Incoming Messages

0 then 3 Skipping a Message

0 then 4 Deleting a Message

0 then 5 Stop Operation

0 then 6 Answering System On

0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop*

0 then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop*

0 then 9 Answer System Off

1 then 0 Help Guidance

*For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record

function, the first time you enter the corresponding
command, it starts the Recording function. If you
want to stop the recording, enter the command
again.

5. After all of the Help Guidance prompts have
played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating
that the system is in the command waiting
mode. You may enter another command at this
time from the chart.

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6. When you are finished, hang up to exit the
system. The answering system automatically
returns to standby.

Turn on the answering system remotely

If you have forgotten to turn on your answering
system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch­tone telephone.

1. Call your telephone number.

2. Wait ten rings until the system answers. You
hear a beep.

3. Press 0 and then enter your PIN code. The
answering system announces the current time
and the number of messages stored in
memory. You hear “To play incoming
messages, press pound two. For help, press
pound zero”.

4. Press 0 then

6 to turn the answering system

On. You hear the outgoing message and a
confirmation tone.

5. Hang up the phone and subsequent calls will
be answered by the system.

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Additional Information

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL
BELTCLIP

To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the
handset. Press down until it clicks.

To remove the beltclip

Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs
from the holes.

HEADSET INSTALLATION

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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple
steps first .

Symptom Suggestion

The CHARGE/IN USE
LED won’t illuminate
when the handset is
placed in the base.

The audio sounds weak
and/or scratchy.

Can’t make or receive
calls.

The handset doesn’t ring
or receive a page.

Severe noise
interference.

The Caller ID does not
display.

The answering system
does not work.

Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall
outlet.

Make sure the handset is properly seated on the base.

Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are
clean.

Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.

Move the handset and/or base to a different location away
from metal objects or appliances and try again.

Press DELETE/CHANNEL in the Talk mode to help eliminate
background noise.

Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

Check both ends of the telephone line cord.

Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall
outlet.

Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it

Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 24
hours.

The handset may be too far from the base unit.

Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.

Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers,
remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems,
intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
appliances.

Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

The handset was picked up before the second ring.

The call was placed through a switch board.

Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID
service is current.

Make sure the base unit is plugged in.

Make sure the answering system is turned on.

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Symptom Suggestion

Set the record time to either the one minute or four minute

Cannot record any
messages.

Messages are
incomplete.

After a power failure, the
outgoing message is
deleted.

No sound on the base
unit speaker during call
monitoring or message
playback.

Cannot access remote
call-in features from
another
touch-tone phone.

option.

The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved
messages.

The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to
leave a brief message.

The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved
messages.

Record your personal outgoing message again. The default
message should remain.

Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit.

Make sure you’re using the correct PIN code.

Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can transmit
the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to
use another phone to access your messages.

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 assistance.

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CARE

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 assistance.

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

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

This telephone has been tested and found to
comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.

FCC STATEMENT

Your telephone compiles with Part 68 of the FCC
Rules.Upon request, you must provide the phone’s
FCC registration number and REN to your phone
company. These numbers are on the base unit.

Your phone is not intended to be used with party­line systems. Connection to party line service is
subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission for information. Ô

We have designed your phone to conform to federal
regulations, and you can connect it to most
telephone lines. However, each phone (and each
device, such as a telephone or answering machine)
that you connect to the telephone line draws power

Care

Ô NOTE Ô

You must not connect your
telephone to:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key
phone systems

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Ô NOTE Ô

Some cordless telephones

FCC Statement

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.

from the telephone line. We refer to this power draw
as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN
on the back of your phone.

If you use more than one phone or other device on
the line, add up all of the RENs. If the total is more
than five (three in rural areas), your telephones
might not ring. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove a device from the line.

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 company 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 with
the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its
lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that
could affect the operation of this phone. The
telephone company notifies you of these changes in
advance, so you can take the necessary steps to
prevent interruption of your telephone service. Ô

SURGE PROTECTION

Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to
reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone
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.

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Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if
you live in an area that has severe electrical storms,
we suggest that you unplug your phone when
storms approach to reduce the possibility of
damage.

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION 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 OF 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 otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

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