Radio Shack 43-5560 User Manual
5.8 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable
Cordless Telephone
with Call Waiting / Caller ID
43-3580
Hearing-Aid Compatible — Enables use of the phone
with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch.
Ample Talk and Standby Time — The supplied battery
(when fully charged) provides about five hours of talk
time or seven days of standby time.
Distinctive Ring — Allows you to assign a distinctive
ringer to certain memory locations. When an incoming
call is received and the Caller ID information matches the
information in one of the memory locations, the
distinctive ring that has been stored for that particular
caller sounds. (See “Distinctive Ringer Setup” on
page 18)
Speakerphone — lets you conduct a hands-free
conversation using the handset speaker. (See “Making
and Receiving Calls” on page 25)
Convenient Extension Placement — lets you place
accessory handsets (up to ten total) anywhere you have
an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location.
Call Waiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even
when you’re on the phone and see who’s calling before
you answer.
DirectLink Mode — lets you use two handsets like
walkie-talkies, even if you are away from base unit. (See
“Using the DirectLink Mode” on page 44)
IMPORTANT
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corresponding icon for pertinent information.
— Warning! — Important — Caution Ô — Note
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OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
© 2004 RadioShack Corporation.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
ENERGYSTAR and the ENERGYSTAR certification mark
DirectLink is a registered trademar k of Uniden Corpo ration.
All Rights Reserved.
used by RadioShack Corporation.
are registered US marks.
CONTENTS
Introduction ................................... 3
Important Information ................... 4
FCC Statement .................................. 4
Surge Protection ................................ 5
Important Safety Instructions ........ 6
Important Caller ID Information .... 7
Read This Before Installation ............. 7
Installation ..................................... 8
Selecting a Location .......................... 8
Connecting/Charging the Battery
Pack ............................................ .. 10
Installing the Beltclip ........... ............. 12
Using a Headset .............................. 12
Display and Icons .......... ............. 13
Animation Displays .......................... 13
Soft Key Function ........................ 14
Main Menu Options ..................... 15
Default Settings ............................... 15
Setting Menu Options .............. ... 16
Using the Interface ........................... 16
Making and Receiving Calls ....... 25
Placing a Call on Hold ..................... 26
Redialing a Call ................................ 26
Adjusting the Handset Ringer,
Earpiece and Speaker Volume ..... 27
Temporarily Muting the Ringer ......... 28
Mute Microphone ............................. 28
Tone Dialing Switch over .................. 28
Travelling Out-of-Range ................... 28
Privacy Mode ................................... 29
Three-Way Conferencing ................. 29
Flash and Call Waiting ..................... 29
Using One Touch Voice Mail
Access .......................................... 30
Phonebook .................................. 31
Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and
Speed Dial .................................... 31
Steps for Entering Names and
Special Characters ........................ 32
Viewing the Phonebook ................... 33
Making Calls Using the
Phonebook .................. .................. 34
Speed Dialing .................................. 35
Editing or Erasing a Data ................. 35
Copying Phonebook Locations ........ 36
Chain Dialing ................................... 37
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers ....................................... 37
Caller ID ...................................... 38
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on
Call Waiting) .................................. 38
Viewing the Caller ID List ................. 39
Deleting a Caller ID Message ......... 40
Using the Caller ID Message List .... 40
Call Waiting Deluxe Features .......... 42
Expanding Your Phone ............... 43
Register the Handset to the Base ... 43
Using the DirectLink Mode .............. 44
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature ........ 45
Troubleshooting .......................... 47
Care ............................................ 49
Service and Repair ..................... 49
Main Menu Flow Chart ............... 50
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 5.8
GHz Multi Handset Expandable Cordless
Telephone. Unlike other conventional
cordless telephones, your telephone
supports up to ten handsets on a single
telephone line. You can add a handset to
any room in your home or office that has an
AC outlet. No more running to the other end
of the house to answer the phone! You can
transfer outside calls to other handsets. 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.
Cordless phones require AC power to
operate. When the power is off, you cannot
make or receive calls by using your phone.
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.
Introduction
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Important Information
IMPORTANT
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• 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.
As an ENERGYSTAR Partner,
RadioShack Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the E
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
NERGYSTAR
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Ô NOTE Ô
You must not connect your
phone to:
• coin-operated systems
• most electronic key
telephone systems
WARNING: To reduce the ris k of
fire or shock hazar d, do not expose
this product to ra in or moisture.
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
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
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. 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 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
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QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The exclamation symbol is intended to inform yo u that important operating
and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying
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this product.
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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.
To insure the safety of users, the FCC has
established criteria for the amount of radio
frequency energy various products may
produce depending on their intended usage.
This product has been tested and found to
comply with the FCC’s exposure criteria.
For body worn operation, the FCC RF
exposure guidelines were also met when
used with the Uniden accessories supplied
or designed for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance
with FCC RF exposure guidelines and
should be avoided.
Important Information
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.
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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, ki tch en s in k, or laun dry 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.
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 Instructi o n s
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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:
• 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
NSTALLATION
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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.
Important Caller ID Information
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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.
INSTALLATION
Before using your phone, carefully peel the
protective film off the display. The film
protects the handset window during
shipment and is not necessary to any phone
function.
SELECTING A LOCATION
You can place the phone’s base on a desk
or table, or mount it on a standard wall plate
or directly on a wall. Select a location that
is:Ô
• 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
Installation
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.
The handset antenna is located on the
back, above the ringer speaker. For
maximum communication range, do not
hold the handset in such a way as to cover
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the antenna by your hand. Also, place the
handset in the upright position while not in
use so the antenna can pick up the signals
from the base.
When there is obstacle such as metal or
concrete wall between the handset and the
base, the operation might be affected. Try to
Incorrect
keep free from obstruction.
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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. Ô
On a Desk Top
1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the
TEL LINE jack on
the back of the base.
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 back
of the base.
4. Route the adapter’s cord through the
strain relief slot on the base, then plug
the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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 bracket.
Drill two holes 3
screw into each hole, letting the heads
extend about
1. Make the AC adapter and the short
telephone line c ord throu gh the h ole on
the brack et .
15
/16 inches apart. Thread a
1
/8 inch.
Ô NOTE Ô
The USOC number of the
jack to be installed is
RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall
plate jack).
CAUTION
You must use
a Class 2
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power source
that supplies 9V DC and
delivers at least 350mA.
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. Using an
adapter that does not
meet these
specifications could
damage the phone or
the adapter.
Installation
2. Slide the bracket into the notches on
the base.
3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of
the brack et .
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4. Plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone outlet.
5. For a wall plate,
align the base’s
keyhole slots
with the wall
plate studs and
slide the base
downward to secu re it.
T o remo v e, push up
a tab on the wall
mount adapter as
shown.
For direct wall
mounting, align
the base’s
keyhole slots with
the mounting
screws and slide
the base downward to secure it.
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CONNECTING/CHARGING THE
ATTERY PACK
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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. Press down and slide off the battery
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 w a y), then place
the battery pack in the compartment.
4. Replac e the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset on the base. The
CHARGE indicator
on the base lights.
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Recharge the battery pack when
Low Battery flashes on the display.
If you have trouble replacing the battery
pack, take the phone to your local
RadioShack for assistance.
Recharging the Battery Pack
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call,
When this happens , you cann ot make a
call until you recharge the battery
pack.
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• 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
the displa y. Otherwise, the battery pack
loses its ability to fully recharge.
• Using a damp cloth, clean the charging
contacts on the handset about once a
month.
• If you are not going to use your phone
for an extended period, disconnect the
battery pack. This increases t he battery
pack’s usable life.
• The supplied battery pack should last
for about a year. If the battery pack
does not hold a charge for more than 2
hours after an ove rnight charge,
replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 800 mAh
battery pack with a connector that fits
the socket in the battery compartment.
You can order a replacement battery
pack through R adioShack. Install the
new battery pack and charge it for
about 15–20 hours.
Low Battery flashes.
Low Battery flashes on
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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.
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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INSTALLING THE 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 either side of the beltclip to release the
tabs from the holes.
USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with handsfree convenience using an optional headset
that has a
RadioShack has a variety of headsets
available.
To connect the headset, gently flip open the
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Ô NOTES Ô
• If you place the handset
on the base to recharge
it while the headset is
connected, be sure the
handset seats properly.
• You can use a handset
holder (available from
your local RadioShack
store) to hang the
handset on your belt for
greater convenience
when using a headset.
rubber headset jack cover on the side of the
handset, then insert the headset’s plug into
the jack. Ô
Connecting a headset disconnects the
handset’s earpiece and microphone.
VOL/RING/ or VOL/RING/ on the handset
also controls the headset’s volume.
With a headset connected, you can make or
answer calls as usual using the keys on the
handset.
When you finish using the headset,
disconnect it from the handset and close the
rubber cover to protect the jack.
3
/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug.
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DISPLAY AND ICONS
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Example of the standby mode display
Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and
570#
*CPFUGV
0GY%+&
4'&+#. /'07
time / battery icon
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller
ID messages, the Handset ID appear s here.)
ICON
Appears
During
Standby/
Ta lk
DESCRIPTION
Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This
icon changes depending on the battery status (empty,
low, medium and full).
Standby The Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.
Ta lk T he Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
Ta lk
Ta lk
The Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker
phone is used.
The Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is
turned on.
ANIMATION DISPLAYS
The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples
of the animation screens and what they mean:
Turning on the phone Hanging up the phone Confirmation (Done!) Deleting (Deleted!)
9GNEQOG
2NGCUG9CKV
Making a call Find Handset/Paging
6CNM
/76' %9&: 24+8#%;
Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting.
4KPIGT8QNWOG
4'&+#. /'07
Out of Range Unavailable Low Battery
1WV1H4CPIG
4'&+#. /'07
'PF
the Handset
2CIKPI
4KPIGT8QNWOG
4'&+#. /'07
7PCXCKNCDNG
4'&+#. /'07
&QPG
4KPIGT8QNWOG
4'&+#. /'07
.QY$CVVGT[
&GNGVGF
Display and Icons
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SOFT KEY FUNCTION
Soft Key Function
• The soft keys will not
appear while the
handset is charging.
• Standby Mode - The
handset is not in use and
TALK/FLASH has not
been pressed.
Ô NOTES Ô
“Soft” keys are keys that change function
during the operation of the phone. There are
three soft keys on each handset. Soft Keys
allow you to:
• Access the main menu
• Set up CIDCW options
• Store or edit phone numbers
• Access stored Caller ID messages
• Redial one of the last three number s
dialed from the handset
The function of each soft key is determined
by the icon that appears directly above it.
For example, when the handset is in
standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial
the last dialed number. When the handset is
in talk mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute
the microphone. Ô
Complete information on the features
controlled by the soft keys can be found
under each feature.
In standby mode
570#
*CPFUGV
0GY%+&
4'&+#. /'07
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Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3
In talk mode
6CNM
/76'
Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3
%9&:
24+8#%;
MAIN MENU
OPTIONS
Your phone has five main menu options:
DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor,
Handset Setup, Global Setup and Deregister
HS
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
The default settings set from the factory
match the features that most people use.
You may not need to change them.
However, there are a number of options you
must set and entries you must make in
memory to take full advantage of all the
phone features. The table below lists the
default settings.
Function Default Settings
Edit Voice Mail None
Ringer Tones Flicker
Distinctive Ring On
Auto Talk Off
Anykey Answer Off
Banner “ “
Language (LCD) English
Contrast level 5
Key Touch Tone On
Animation Screen On
Day & Time SUN 12:00 AM
CW / CWDX CW On /CWDX Off
Area Code None
Dial Mode Tone
Voice Mail Tone On
Ô NOTES Ô
• For Global Setup and
Deregister HS menu
options, make sure the
line is not in use and the
handsets are within
range of the base.
• Main menu flow chart is
provided on page 50.
Main Menu Options
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Ô NOTE Ô
You must have at least two
handsets to use Direct Link
Mode.
SETTING MENU
OPTIONS
USING THE INTERFACE
Below are some tips for using the software
interface on your phone.
• Press the
main menu.
•Use VOL/RING/ or VOL/RING/ to
scroll through options.
• Press the OK soft key to make a
selection.
•Press the
previous screen.
•Press END to exit the menu.
DirectLink Mode
In DirectLink® mode, a pair of handsets can
function as two-way radios. DirectLink Mode
allows two handsets to communicate with
each other without the base unit or a
telephone line. Use them at sporting events
or while shopping to stay in contact with
family members or friends. You must set
both handsets to DirectLink Mode to
activate this feature. For detailed operation
instruction, refer to “Using the DirectLink
Mode” on page 44. Ô
MENU soft key to access the
BACK soft key to return to th e
Setting Menu Options
Ô NOTE Ô
This feature only works
when the handset(s) is
within the range of the
base.
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Room/Baby Monitor
This feature allows you to monitor sounds in
another room. Place the handset in the
room you wish to monitor; it will function as
a microphone. A second handset can be set
to function as a remote speaker, allowing
you to monitor sounds in the room. Ô
Using Room/Baby Monitor
1. Press the MENU soft k e y and select the
Room Monitor menu.
Monitor
appears.
To Room
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