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.

IMPORTANT

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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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

.CAUTION.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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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

• 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

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

Introduction

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.

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

IMPORTANT

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

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.

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. 

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.

Battery Pack

Connector

IMPORTANT

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.

Installation

IMPORTANT

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.

To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the base, face up. The base’s indicator lights.

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.

If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take the phone to your local RadioShack for assistance.

WARNING

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.

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.

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

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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