Radio Shack 43-5560 User Manual

5.8 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone with Call Waiting / Caller ID

43-5560

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

If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page with the

corresponding icon for pertinent information.

— Warning

— Important  — Caution Ô — Note

OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks

ENERGYSTAR and the ENERGYSTAR certification mark

DirectLink is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation.

used by RadioShack Corporation.

are registered US marks.

CONTENTS

Introduction ................................... 3

WHAT’S INCLUDED ..................... 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 a 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

DirectLink Mode .......................... 16

Room/Baby Monitor .................... 17

Handset Setup ............................ 17

Voice Mail Access Number, Ringer Tone, Distinctive Ringer, Auto Talk, Anykey Answer, True Banner, Language, LCD Contrast, Key Touch Tone, Animation Screen

Global Setup ............................... 21

Day and Time, CIDCW, Area Code, Dial Mode, Voice Mail Tone

Deregister the Handset ............... 24

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 Dials .................................. 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

Setup the Charger and Charge the

Extra Handset(s) .......................... 43

Using the DirectLink Mode .............. 44

Intercom/Call Transfer Feature ....... 45

Find Handset ................................... 47

Troubleshooting .......................... 48

Care ............................................ 50

Service and Repair ..................... 50

Note about Handset-Base

Registration ................................ 50

Main Menu Flow Chart ............... 52

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.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.

• Base unit (1)

• Handsets (2)

• Charger (1)

• AC adapters (2)

• Telephone cord (1)

• Rechargeable batteries (2)

•Belt clips (2)

• Wall mount Adapter (1)

• Printed Materials

Introduction

Important Information

IMPORTANT

• 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

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 al ert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage with in this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to c onstitute 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

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

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

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

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.

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 exclamation symbol is intended to inform yo u that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying

this product.

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.

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 RadioShack 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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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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

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keep free from obstruction.

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.

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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 cord through the hole on the bracket.

/16 inches apart. Thread a

/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

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.

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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 bracket.

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 secure it.

To remove, 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

The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack. Before using your phone, you must 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 way), then place the battery pack in the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the base. The

CHARGE indicator

on the base lights.

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 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 the display. 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 the 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 overnight 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 RadioShack. Install the new battery pack and charge it for about 15–20 hours.

Low Battery flashes.

Low Battery flashes on

IMPORTANT

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

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 A 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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rubber headset jack cover on the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s plug into the jack. Ô

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.

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.

/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug.

DISPLAY AND ICONS

Example of the standby mode display

Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and

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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

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!)

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Making a call Find Handset/Paging

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Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting.

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Out of Range Unavailable Low Battery

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4'&+#. /'07

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the Handset

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Display and Icons

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

• Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset

• Access voice mail waiting

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

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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

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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 English

Contrast level 5

Key Touch Tone On

Animation Screen On

Day & Time SUN 12:00 AM

CIDCW 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 52.

Main Menu Options

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 the

Setting Menu Options

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 key and select the

Room Monitor menu. To Room

Monitor appears.

Ô NOTE Ô

This feature only works when the handset(s) is within the range of the base.

2. Select the handset you want to monitor by using

3. Press the OK soft key.

VOL/RING/ or VOL/RING/ .

RoomMonitor appears, and you hear

sounds in the room where the handset is installed.

4. To turn off the Room Monitor, press the

END soft key, or end.

Handset Setup

The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset.

Programming your Voice Mail Access Number

1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Edit Voice Mail submenu.

No.

appears.

2. Enter your personal access number using the number keypad (

/tone/<, #/>, the DELETE soft key, or

the PAUSE soft key (up to 20 digits).

3. Press the OK soft key. You will hear the confirmation tone.

To delete the current Voice Mail Access Number, delete all numbers in Step 2 using

DELETE soft key and the OK soft key.

the

Edit V_mail

0-9),

Setting Menu Options

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