Radio Shack Automatic Desktop Dialer, 43-444 User Manual

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Cat. No. 43-444

90-Memory Automatic Desktop Dialer

Your RadioShack Automatic Desktop Dialer gives you easy ac­cess to frequently called telephone numbers. Three levels of
memory stora ge let you store up to 90 num bers and quickly dial
each with the press of just a button or two. The dialer comes
with a 7-foot modular cord. Its features include:

32- or 33-Digit Memory

— lets you store up to 32 digits (tone

mode) or 33 digits (pul se m ode) in each memory location.

Quick-Reference Card

— reminds you where each number is

stored.

Chain-Dialing

— you can dial up to 16 stored numbers in se-

quence for banking services or long dista nce.

Touch-Tone or Pulse Dialing

— lets you use your dialer with

either tone or pulse service.

Note:

Your dialer requires 2 AAA batteries (not supplied) for

power.

Your dialer is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applica­ble FCC standards.

© 1998 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER -SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to a lert you to the p resence of unin­sulate d dangerous voltage within th e product’s en closure
that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
elect ric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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This symbol is intended to info rm you that im portant operat ­ing and m ainte nanc e ins tru ctio ns ar e inc lude d in th e lite ra-

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ture accompanying this product.

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READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION

We have designed your dialer to conform t o federal regulations,
and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each
device that you connect to the telephone line draws power from
the telephone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s

ringer equivalency number

of your dialer.
If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line,

add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five, your tele­phone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might
impair ring er operation. I f ringer operat ion is impaired, remove a
device from the line.

, or REN. The REN is on the bottom

FCC STATEMENT

Your dialer complies with Part 68 of
upon request, provide the FCC Registration Number and the
REN to your phone company. Both numbers are on the bottom
of the dialer.

Note:

You must not connect your di aler to:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key telephone systems

FCC Rules

. You must,

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

Your dialer uses two AAA batteries (n ot supplied) f or power. For
the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline
batteries , such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-55 5.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom­mended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batter­ies (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capaciti es.

Note:

If you are replacing the batteries, disconnect the dialer’s
modular line cord from the telephone jack during the battery in­stallation process.

Follow these steps to install batteri es.

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw in the battery com­partment cover on the bottom of the system, then remove
the cover.

2. Put fresh batteries into the compart­ment as indicated by the polarity sym­bols (+ and –) marked inside.

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3. Replace the cover, then reinsert and ti ghten the screw.

STORE

When the

indicator flashes continuously while you are

dialing or storing a number, replace the batteries.

Cautions:

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak

chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn

or bury them.

CONNECTING THE DIALER

Unplug your phone’s modular cord from the telephone line jack
and plug it into the dialer’s

PHONE

jack. Then connect one end

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of the supplied line cord to your dialer’s
other end into the telephone line jack.

LINE

jack and plug the

STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY

Note:

The dialer stores numbers based on the dialing mode
(touch-ton e or pulse dial) your phone is set to use. Be sure your
telephone is set to the desired mode before you sto re any num­bers.

1. Use a paper clip (or other pointed object) to remove the
cover from the dialer’s quick-reference card, so you can
easily access the card to write down the number you st ore.

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2. Lift the telephone’s hands et and press

STORE

The

Note:

indicator lights.

If you are using a speakerphone, you can turn the

STO R E

on the dial er.

speakerphone on and off i nstead of lifting and replacing the
handset in this procedure.

3. Using the telephone’s keypad, enter the number you want
to store.

Note:

If you enter a number incorrectly, replace the hand-

set and start over at Step 2.

4. Each memory button controls three locations; top (white),
middle (shaded), and bottom (gray).

• To store a number in a top (white) memory location,

press that memory button.

• To store a number in a middle (shaded) memory loca-

tion, press

LEVEL 2

then the memory button.

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• To store a number in a bottom (gray) memory location,

LEVEL 3

press

A beep sounds and the

then the memory button.

STORE

indicator turns off.

5. Replace the telephone’s handset and write the name asso­ciated with the number you stored in the appropriate white,
shaded, or gray space next to the memory button. Use a
pencil in case you need to change it later.

6. Repeat Steps 2–5 for eac h numb er you want to store.

7. Replace the quick -reference card’ s cover when you finish.

Entering a Pause

In some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9,
for example) and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial
an outside number. You can store the access code with the
phone number. However, you should also store a pause after
the access code to allow t he outs ide line ti me to connect . To en­ter a 3-second pause, press

STORE

.

Notes:

• You may store more than one pause in a row.

• Each pause counts as one digit in memory.

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers

If you store an emergency servic e’s numbe r (police depar tment,
911, fire department ) and you choos e to test the store d number,

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make the test call during the late evening or early morning
hours to avoid peak demand periods. Als o, remain on the line to
explain the reason for your call.

DIALING A NUMBER IN MEMORY

Lift the telephone’ s handset then:

• for numbers in a top (white) location, press the memory

button.

• for numbers in a middle (shaded) location, press

then the memory button.

• for numbers in a bottom (gray) locati on, press

the memory button.

Your dialer dials the stored number.

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

then

For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as alter­nate long dist ance or bank by phone) , store each group of num­bers in its own memory location.

To use a service number, dial the service’s main number first
then press
memory button for the location where the additional information
is stored. You can dial up to 16 digits in sequence.

STORE

at the appropriate place in the call. Press the

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REPLACING/ERASING A STORED
NUMBER

To replace a stored number, simply store a new number in its
place.

To erase a stored number and leave that memory location emp­ty, follow the steps listed in “Storing a Number in Memory,” on
Page 6 except do not enter a number in Step 3.

MAINTENANCE

To enjoy your RadioShack 90-Memory Automatic Desktop Dial­er for a long time:

• Keep the dialer dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imm ediately.

• Use and store the dialer only in normal temperature envi­ronments.

• Handle the di aler gently and carefully . Do not drop it.

• Keep the dialer away from dust and dirt.

• Wipe the dialer with a damp cloth occasionally.

Modifying or tampering with the dialer’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If
your dialer 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 dialer until you have resolved the probl em .

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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your dialer causes problems on the
phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect
your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to
notify 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 the dialer. The phone company notifies you of these changes
in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent in­terruption of your phone service.

LIGHTNING

Your dialer 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 dialer.

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

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Limited One-Year W arranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing def ects in m ateri al and
workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack
company-owned 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclu­sion 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 pro ducts, 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 fo r
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;

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 var
from state to state.
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