Radio Shack 43-3856 User Manual
2.4GHz Cordless Phone
with Answering Machine
43-3856
Ten Number Memory Dialing—stores ten
numbers in memory for easy dialing. See
“Memory Dialing” on page 12.
Long Battery Life—the supplied battery pack
(when fully charged) provides about seven 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 11.
Headset Jack—connect an optional headset
(available at your local RadioShack store) for
hands-free convenience. See “Headset
Installation” on page 30.
Toll-Saver—lets you avoid unnecessary
charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages. See “Setting the Ring
Time” on page 18.
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Please read before using this equipment.
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CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................... 3
Important Information .......................... 3
FCC Statement .................................... 3
Surge Protection ........................................ 5
Important Safety Instructions ............... 5
Installation ........................................... 6
Mounting the Phone .................................. 6
On a Desk Top .......................................... 6
Connecting, Charging and Replacing the
Battery Pack ........................................... 7
Choosing the Dialing Mode ....................... 9
Operation ............................................. 9
Making and Receiving Calls ...................... 9
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume .................................. 10
Handset Ringer Tone and Volume .......... 10
Earpiece Volume ..................................... 10
Temporarily Mute the Handset Ringer .... 10
Redial ...................................................... 10
Tone Dialing Switch-over ......................... 11
Traveling Out-of-Range ........................... 11
Selecting a Different Channel .................. 11
Page ........................................................ 11
Flash and Call Waiting ............................. 12
Memory Dialing ................................. 12
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory ......... 12
Making Calls with Memory Dialing ........... 12
Chain Dialing ........................................... 13
Erasing a Stored Number From
Memory ................................................. 13
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....... 13
One-touch Speed Dial ............................. 13
Storing a Number in Speed Dial .............. 14
Making Calls with Speed Dial .................. 14
Deleting a Number from Speed Dial ........ 14
The Integrated Answering Device ..... 14
Turning the Answering System On/Off .... 15
Setting up Your Answering System ......... 16
Using the Menu Mode .............................16
Setting the Time ...................................... 17
Setting a Personal Security Code
(PIN) ..................................................... 18
Setting the Ring Time .............................. 18
Selecting the Message Record Time ...... 19
Setting the Message Alert Tone ..............20
Selecting the Language ..........................21
Setting Your Outgoing Message
(Greeting) ............................................. 22
Using Your Answering System ................ 24
Remote Operation ................................... 27
Additional Information ........................ 30
Installing the Optional Beltclip ................. 30
Headset Installation ................................. 30
Troubleshooting ................................. 31
Care ................................................... 33
Service and Repair ............................ 33
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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
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inform you that important operati ng and
maintenance instructions are included in
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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 dang erous voltage
within this product’s enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to consti tute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open th e product’s case.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 2.4 GHz
Cordless Telephone with Answering System. 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.
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
IMPORTANT
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• When AC power is lost,
the phone loses the
digital security code
connection between the
base and the handset.
When power is restored,
put the handset on the
base briefly to restore
this connection so you
can use the handset.
• Your phone operates on
standard radio
frequencies as allocated
by the FCC.
• It is possible for other
radio units operating
nearby on similar
frequencies to
unintentionally intercept
your conversation or
cause interference. This
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possible lack of privacy
can occur with any
cordless phone.
Ô NOTE Ô
You must not connect your
telephone to:
• coin-operated systems
• most electronic key
phone systems
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Introduction
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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
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
FCC Statement
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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Privacy of communications,
may not be ensured when using this phone.
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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.
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.
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. 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.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There may be
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
As an ENERGYSTAR Partner,
RadioShack Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the E
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
NERGYSTAR
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
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IMPORTANT
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Cordless phones such as this
one require AC power to
operate. When the AC power
Installation
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 digital
security code connection
between the base and the
handset. When power is
restored, put the handset on
the base briefly to restore
this connection.
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.
CAUTION
You must use a Class
two power source that
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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
The supplied adapter meets
these specifications. Using
an adapter that does not
meet these specifications
could damage the phone or
the adapter.
DC IN 9V jack.
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the phone on a desk or table.
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
TEL LINE jack
the
on the base’s back.
2. Plug the modular
cord’s other end
into a modular
telephone line jack.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug
into the
DC IN 9V jack on the back.
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4. Route the adapter’s cord through the hook on
the back.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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.
1. Press down and slide off the battery pack
compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment.
3. Plug the battery
pack’s connector into
the socket in the
compartment. The
connector fits only
one way.
4. Put the battery pack
in the compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
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Battery Pack
Connector
IMPORTANT
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The EPA
certified RBRC
Battery
Recycling Seal
on the nickelcadmium (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.
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Installation
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IMPORTANT
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Be sure the battery pack is
properly connected before
Installation
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.
Ô NOTES 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 digital
security code.
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To charge the battery pack, place the handset on
the base, face up. The base’s
indicator lights.
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CHARGE/IN USE
Recharge the battery pack when TALK/BATT LOW
LED 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
happens, place the handset to the base to change
the digital security code.
Using a damp cloth, clean the charging contacts on
the handset 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.
The supplied battery pack should last about a year.
If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more
than two 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.
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If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take
the phone to your local RadioShack for assistance.
WARNING
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Dispose of the old battery
pack promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury it.
There is a risk of explosion
if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to
the instructions.
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CHOOSING THE DIALING MODE
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: Ô
1. Press and hold the
REMOTE 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 still
ring when there is an incoming call.
Ô NOTES Ô
• Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged
before choosing the
dialing 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 standard tones for
certain situations during
a call, you may “switchover” to tone dialing
(refer to “Tone Dialing
Switch-over” on page
11).
Operation
Action Handset On Base Handset Off Base
To
receive
a call
To
make a
call
Pick up the handset
(Auto Talk).
1)Pick up the
handset.
2)Press TALK /
FLASH.
The TAL K/B ATT
LOW LED flashes
and turns on.
3)Listen for the dial
tone.
4)Dial the number.
Press TALK/FLASH,
any number, /TONE
or #.
1)Press TAL K/
FLASH.
The TALK/BATT
LOW LED flashes
and turns on.
2)Listen for the dial
tone.
3)Dial the number.
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Operation
Action Handset On Base Handset Off Base
To hang upPress END or return the handset to the base
To
redial
(Auto Standby).
1)Pick up the
handset.
2)Press TAL K/
FLASH.
3)Listen for the dial
tone.
4)Press PAUSE/
REDIAL.
1)Press TAL K/
FLASH.
2)Listen for the dial
tone.
3)Press PAUSE/
REDIAL.
ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER
AND EARPIECE VOLUME
Handset Ringer Tone and Volume
When the phone is in standby mode, press VOL
repeatedly to listen to the four ringer tones and
volume combinations.
Earpiece Volume
The handset earpiece volume settings (Low,
Medium and High) can only be adjusted during a
call. Press
and High. When you hang up, the phone keeps the
last volume setting selected.
VOL repeatedly to select Low, Medium
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Temporarily Mute the Handset 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 PAUSE/REDIAL key redials the last number
dialed. The redialed number can be up to 24 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
Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode.
Once your call connects, press
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. Enter the
TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE
During a call, as you begin to move your handset
too far from your base unit, your call will terminate
within one minute.
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.
Press CH. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes,
indicating the phone is changing to another
channel.
Ô NOTES Ô
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
“Chain Dialing” on
page 13.)
Page
Paging is also canceled
when the phone receives
an incoming call.
Operation
PAGE
To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press
PAG E on the base. The handset beeps for 60
seconds.
Paging is cancelled when you press any key on the
handset, you press
handset is placed on the base. Ô
PAG E on the base, or the
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