Radio Shack 43-3906 User Manual

900MHz Hands-free Phone

with Caller ID/Call Waiting

43-3906

Lapel Clip — lets you securely anchor the headset’s cord to your clothing to prevent the headset cord from pulling on the headset, and to keep the cord out of the way.

10-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing.

30-Record CID Capacity — stores up to 30 call records in Caller ID.

Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied battery (when fully charged) provides about 7 hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time.

Auto Talk — lets you set the phone to answer a call by simply lifting the handset from the base.

IMPORTANT

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CONTENTS

Important

Important Information

Information ............... 2

FCC Statement ..... 2

Surge Protection .... 4

Introduction ............. 10

Installation .............. 10

Selecting a

Location ............... 10

Connecting/Charging

the Battery Pack .. 12

Connecting and

Adjusting the

Headset ............... 15

Attaching the

Headset Holder ... 17

Using the Belt

Clip ....................... 17

Setting the Ringer

Tone and Volume 17

Turning Auto Talk

On/Off .................. 18

Turning Caller ID/Call

Waiting On/Off ..... 18

Storing Your Area

Code .................... 19

Setting the Dialing

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

Selecting the

Language ............ 21

Operation ................ 22

Making and Receiving

Calls .................... 22

(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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated da ngerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk o f electric shock. Do not open the product’s case .

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and m aintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying

this product.

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RadioShack Corporation has determined that this product meets

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

FCC S

Your telephone compiles with Part 68 of the FCC Rules.Upon request, you

TATEMENT

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 party-line 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.

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 problems on the phone line, the

CONTENTS

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Selecting the

Channel ............... 23

Adjusting the Headset’s

Volume ................ 23

Using Redial ........ 23

Using Flash ......... 24

Muting the

Ringer .................. 24

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ... 24

Paging ................. 25

Memory Dialing ... 25

Speed Dialing ...... 32

Caller ID Operation . 33

Important Caller ID

Information .......... 34

Reviewing Caller ID

Records ............... 35

Adding/Deleting the

Area Code ........... 36

Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID

Record ................. 37

Storing a Caller ID Record in

Memory ............... 37

Deleting Caller ID

Records ............... 38

Troubleshooting ...... 40

Care ........................ 43

Service and Repair . 43

Important Information

NOTE Ô

You must not connect your phone to:

• coin-operated systems

• most electronic key telephone systems

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

URGE PROTECTION

Your phone 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 phone or power lines can damage your phone.

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.

MPORTANT SAFETY

NSTRUCTIONS

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 uninstalled 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 fix the AC power supply cord to building surfaces with metal fittings (if the product has an AC power cord).

Important Information

8. Unplug this product from the wall

Important Information

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.

11. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it 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 service technician when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage 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 service personnel under the following conditions:

Important Information

• When the power cord plug is

Important Information

damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled, into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

19. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak if the phone is in the vicinity of the leak.

ATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolytes is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling 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.

5. Charge the battery pack provided or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow these instructions.

Important Information

IMPORTANT

• Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When the power is off, you cannot make or receive 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

Introduction

security accessprotection 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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing RadioShack Handsfree Phone. It combines the clarity of 900 MHz communication with portability and convenience. The cordless handset clips to your belt or clothing so you can make and answer calls away from the base. The headset allows you to use your hands while you talk. The phone’s Caller ID unit records each caller’s telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the date and time of the call, as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers. If you subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID, the phone shows you the incoming caller information, even when you are already talking on the phone.

INSTALLATION

ELECTING A LOCATION

You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table. Select a locations that is:

• near an accessible AC outlet

• near a 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

The base’s location affects the handset’s range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.

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Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters (available at your local RadioShack store), 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 and the requirements adapted by the ACTA. The telephone cord and modular plug provided is Part 68 compliant for connecting to the telephone company network.

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

source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 210 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the phone's DC IN 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications.

(continued)

a Class 2 power

Installation

CAUTION

(continued)

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.

NOTE Ô

Installation

The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate jack).

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

TEL LINE

jack on the bottom of the base.Ô

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

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

DC IN 9V

jack

on the bottom of the base.

4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the back of the base, then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

ONNECTING/CHARGING

THE BATTERY PACK

The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack in the handset, but not connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 15–20 hours.

1. Remove the belt clip.

2. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover.

3. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment.

4. Plug the battery pack’s connector into the socket in the compartment (the connector fits only one way), then place the battery pack in the compartment.

5. Replace the cover.

To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the base. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base lights and

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appears on the handset

display.

Recharge the battery pack when

Battery

BatteryBattery

flashes on the display.

Low

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

ECHARGING THE BATTERY

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• When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack, the phone might not work and you might hear an error tone

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when you press

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WARNING

Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it. See “Battery Safety Instructions” on Page 9 for additional information on proper battery handling.

IMPORTANT

Be sure the battery pack

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is properly connected before you try to charge it. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights when the handset is on the base, even if the battery pack is not connected.

While holding handset to the base for about 3 seconds to reset the security access-protection code.

• If the base loses power for about an hour while the handset is away from it, the security access protection code might be lost. Place the handset on the base to reset the code.

• If the battery pack becomes weak during a call, the handset beeps every 3 seconds and flashes. When this happens, you cannot make a call until you recharge the battery pack.

• If the display is blank and the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery power might be too low to light the display.)

• About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keeping the handset off the base until

Battery

BatteryBattery

Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.

• The handset loses its security access-protection code if the battery pack is completely discharged. Place the handset on

PAG E

, return the

flashes on the display.

Low Battery

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Low

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