Radio Shack 900MHz User Manual

2-Line 900MHz Cordless
Answering Machine

with Speakerphone

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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

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or shock hazard, do not expose this
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Contents

Contents .................................................................................................................. 3

Features ................................ ............................................. ...................................... 5

Read This Before Installation ............................................................................. 7

Important Safety Instructions .... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ......... 7

A Quick Look At Your Telephone ........................................................................ 10

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

Mounting the Phone ......................................................................................... 10

Connecting to Phone Lines ........................................................................ 11

On a Desk Top ........................................................................................... 11

On a Wall Plate or a Wall ........................................................................... 12

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 13

Setting the Dialing Mode .... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... .... ............. 14

Adjusting the Ringer ......................................................................................... 14

On the Handset .......................................................................................... 14

On the Base ............................................................................................... 14

Setting the Number of Rings . ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ................. 15

Setting the Day/Time .......................... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ....... 15

Basic Operation ................................... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ....... 15

Making a Call .................................................................................................... 15

Answering a Call ...................... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ................. 16

Setting the Handset Volume ............... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... 16

Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume ............................................................... 16

Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 16

Using HOLD ..................................................................................................... 17

Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ....................................... 17

Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone .................................................... 17

Making a Conference Call ................................................................................ 17

3-Way Conferencing .................................................................................. 17

4-Way Conferencing .................................................................................. 18

Using the Phone with Extension Phones ......................................................... 18

Using REDIAL .................................................................................................. 18

Using FLASH ................................ ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....... 18

Using Tone Services On a Pulse Line .............................................................. 19

Using the Paging/Intercom Features ................................................................ 19

Using a Headset ................................. ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... .... 20

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Memory Operation ..................................... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... . 20

Storing a Number in Memory ............................................................................ 20

Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 21

Dialing a Memory Number ................................................................................ 21

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ............................. ... ................................. 21

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 21

TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 22

Selecting the Outgoing Message ...................................................................... 22

Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ....................................................... 22

Setting the Record Time .................. ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... . 22

Setting the Phone to Answer Calls ............................ ...................................... . 23

Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 23

Recording Incoming Messages ........................................................................ 23

Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 24

Recording a Conversation ................................................................................ 24

Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 24

Adjusting the TAD’s Volume ............................................................................. 25

Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 25

Setting the Remote Operation PIN ............................................................ ... ... . 25

Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 26

Using the Toll-Saver ..................................... ... ................................................. 26

Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 28

Care ........................................................................................................................ 29

Replacing the Battery Pack .......................................................................... ... . 30

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 31

Lightning .......................... ................................................................... .............. 31

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Features

Your RadioShack 2-Line 900MHz Cord­less Answering Machine uses advanc ed
cordless telephone technology to give
you extended range and superior audio
quality, with less interference than many
other cordless phones. The phone lets
you make and receive calls on two sep­arate telephone lines.

The answering system stores up to 25
minutes or up to 59 messages on a
computer chip and records each mes­sage’s day and time. This gives you ad­vanced capabilities over tape-based
answering machines:

• you can delete individual messages
and save the rest.

• there are no tapes to bother with
and no tape mechanisms to wear
out.

The remote operation feature lets you
operate your TAD from a touch-tone
phone (or from a rotary phone with a
pocket tone dialer).

Its features include:

TELEPHONE FEATURES

Headset Jack

swer calls with handsfree convenience
using an optional headset.

10-Number Memory Dialing

store up to 10 numbers in memory for
easy dialing.

Ample Talk and Standby Time

supplied battery pack provides 7 hours
of continuous talk time or 7 days of
standby time (when fully charged).

Paging/Two-Way Intercom System

lets you send a signal from the base to
the handset, or from the handset to the
base, to page someone or locate the
handset when it is away from the base.
If someone answers, you can use the
phone as an intercom.

Dual Volume Controls

the volume you hear through the hand­set and speakerphone.

Adjustable Ringer

high or low volume for both lines’ ring­ers.

Wall Mountable

phone on the wall to save space on your
desk top.

— lets you make or an-

— lets you

— the

—

— let you adjust

— lets you choose

— you can mount the

Two-Line Telephone System

you easily handle two telephone lines at
the same time. You can use both lines to
make 3- or 4-way conference calls, or
use one line for data communication
while you are talking on the other.

Speakerphone

without using the handset.

— lets you answer calls

— lets

Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg­ing

— you can place the handset on the

base facedown or faceup.

40 Channels

clear channel when you make or answer
a call.

Security Access-Protection Code

automatically prevents other cordless

— automatically selects a

—

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phone users from using your phone line
while the handset is off the base.

Line Status Indicators

is available, in use, or on hold.

Redial

— lets you quickly redial the last

number dialed.

Flash

— sends an electronic switch­hook signal for use with special phone
services, such as Call Waiting.

Tone/Pulse Dialing

phone with either type of service, and
you can easily switch from pulse to tone
dialing for long-distance, bank-by­phone, or other special services.

Hearing-Aid Compatibility

use your phone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.

— show if a line

— lets you use your

— lets you

TAD FEATURES

Call Screening

caller leaves a message so you can de­cide whether or not to answer the call.

Day/Time Stamp

and time each message was recorded.

Two-Line System

messages separately for Line 1 and Line

2.

Two Prerecorded Messages

you the option of using one of two pre­recorded outgoing messages or record­ing your own.

— lets you listen as a

— records the day

— records incoming

— gives

Announcement Only

an announcement for callers to hear,
without recording their messages.

Message-Counter

ber of messages the TAD has recorded.

Programmable PIN

two-digit personal identification number
(PIN) for secure remote operation.

Memo Recording

messages for yourself or others in your
home or office. You can also record your
phone conversation.

Important:

ulations governing the recording of con­versations over the telephone. Be sure
to check your local, state and federal
laws before using this product to record
any telephone conversation in order to
determine that your use is in compliance
with such laws or guidelines.

Phone Pick-Up Detection

cording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the phone, an d resets
to answer the next call.

Adjustable Ring Number

set the TAD to answer after three or five
rings, or use Toll Saver to avoid unnec­essary charges when you call by long
distance to check your messages.

Digital Volume Control

cisely adjust the speakerphone and
message playback.

Important:

Every state has different reg-

— lets you play

— shows the num-

— you can set a

— lets you leave

— stops re-

— lets you

— lets you pre-

Adjustable Incoming Message Re­cording Time

record one minute or four minutes. You
can set for each line separately.

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— lets you set the TAD to

Features

• Cordless phones such as this one
require AC power to operate. When
the AC power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using
your phone. To be safe, you should

also have a corded phone that does
not need AC power to operate so
you can still make and receive calls
if there is an AC power failure.

• When AC power is lost, the phone
loses the security access-protection
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.

READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION

We have designed your telephone to
conform to federal regulations, a nd you
can connect it to most telephone lines.
However, each telephone (and each de­vice, such as an answering machine)
that you connect to the telephone line
draws power from the telephone line.
We refer to this power draw as th e de­vice’s ringer equivalence number, or
REN. The REN is on the bottom of your
telephone.

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 (or
three in rural areas), your telephones
might not ring. If ringer operation is im­paired, remove a device from the line.

Your telephone complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your telephone compa­ny. Both numbers are on the bott om of
your telephone.

. You must, upon request,

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key telephone sys­tems

This equipment complies with the limits
for a Class B digital device as specified
in Part 15 of
provide reasonable protection against
radio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To elimi­nate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective mea­sures:

• reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna

• increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV

• use outlets on different electrical cir­cuits for the equipment and the
radio or TV

Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.

You must use shielded interfac e cables
with this equipment.

FCC Rules

. These limits

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:

Note:

You must not connect your tele-

phone to:

1. Read and understand all instruc­tions.

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2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.

3. Never install telephone wiring during
a lightning storm.

near or over a radiator or heat r egis­ter. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is pro­vided.

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).

8. Unplug this product from the wall
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 bath tub, 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

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
reassemble 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:

A. When the power cord plug is dam­aged or frayed.

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B. If liquid has been spilled, into the
product.

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

D. 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 prod uct to
normal operation.

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

F. 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.

sive 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 o r
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOL­LOW THESE 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. Ch eck
with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolyte is co rro-

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P

A Quick Look At Your Telephone

MEM

LINE 1

VOLUME

REDIAL

HOLD

LINE 2

INTCM
CH

CONF

FLASH

DELETE

REPEAT

ANSWER

MSG LINE
SELECT

PIN

OGM

LINE 1

CLOCK

MUTE

INTERCOM

HOLD

SKIP

MEMO

CONFERENCE

LINE 2

VOLUME

PLAY/STO

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Installation

MOUNTING THE PHONE

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. Choose a location that is:

• near an accessible AC outlet

• near a modular telephone jack

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A Quick Look At Your Telephone

• 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.

• The line that connects a two-line
phone jack to the phone company
wiring must be twisted-pair cable.
Otherwise, you might hear interfer­ence (crosstalk) between the two
lines.

• The USOC number of the two-line
jack to be installed is RJ14C
(RJ14W for a wall plate). The USOC
number of a single-line jack is
RJ11C.

Caution:

The supplied AC adapter was
designed specifically for your phone.
Use only the supplied adapter.

Connecting to Phone Lines

To take full advantage of the phone’s
capabilities, you must have two phone
lines with separate phone numbers. If
you have only one line, you can order a
second line from your phone company.

You can connect the phone to the lines
in one of these ways:

• connect two lines through a two-line
modular phone jack

• connect two lines through two one­line modular phone jacks

• connect one line through a one-line
modular phone jack

Notes:

• Your phone connects directly to a
modular phone jack. If your phone
wiring does not have a modular
jack, you can update it using jacks
and adapters available at your local
RadioShack store. Or, you can have
the phone company update it for
you.

On a Desk Top

1. To connect the phone to a two-line
phone jack, plug one end of the sup­plied long two-line modular cord into

TEL LINE 1/2

phone.

TEL LINE 1/2

Note:

If you connect the phone to a
two-line phone jack with a two-line
cord, do not connect another (thir d)
phone line to
phone will not operate properly.
Instead, you can connect another
phone device, such as a fax
machine or modem.

To connect the phone to two one­line phone jacks, plug one end of
the supplied long two-line modular
cord into
another cord (not supplied) into

LINE 2

.

on the back of the

TEL LINE 2

TEL LINE 1/2

or the

and plug

TEL

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To connect the phone to a single
one-line phone jack, plug one end of
the supplied long modular cord into

TEL LINE 1/2

Note:

If you connect the phone to a

TEL LINE 2

or

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single one-line phone jack, avoid
pressing the unused line button or
you might hear feedback.

2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s bar­rel plug into

DC IN 9V

on the back of

the base.

DC IN 9V

3. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bottom of
the base.

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

5. Connect the phone cord(s) to the
modular phone jack(s).

6. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti­cal position.

On a Wall Plate or a Wall

Note:

To mount the base directly on the
wall, you need two screws (not supplied)
with heads that fit into the keyhole s lots
on the bottom of the bracket.

1. Drill two holes 3
Then thread a screw into each hole,

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/16 inches apart.

letting the heads extend about

5

/

inch from the wall.

2. Insert the two tabs at the top of the
wide end of the supplied bracket
into the base’s lower tab slots as
shown, then press down on the
bracket’s latches and insert them
into the clip slots.

3. Connect the phone line as
described in “On a Desk Top” on
Page 11.

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

DC IN 9V

on the back

of the base.

5. Route the adapter’s cord through
the narrow groove on the bracket. If
you are using two phone cords,
route the second cord through one
of the wide grooves on the bracket.

6.

To mount the phone on a wall plate

plug the other end of the short mod­ular cord into the wall plate jack,
then align the bracket’s keyhole
slots with the wall plate studs and
slide the base downward to secure
it. If you are using two phone cords,
plug the second cord into the sec­ond phone jack.

To mount the phone directly on a

, align the bracket’s keyhole

wall

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,

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Installation

slots with the mounted screws and
slide the base downward to secure
it. Connect the phone cord(s) to the
modular phone jack(s).

7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

compartment. The connector fits
only one way.

3. Put the battery pack in the compart­ment.

4. Replace the cover.

8. Press and lift out the handset
holder, flip it over as shown, then
snap it back into place.

9. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti­cal position.

CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK

Your phone comes with a rechargeable
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.

To charge the battery pack, simply place
the handset on the base, facing either
up or down. The CHARGE indicator on
the base lights.

Important:

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.

Notes:

• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear a five-beep e rror sig­nal when you press
If this happens, return the handset
to the base for about 5 seconds.
This resets the security access­protection code.

• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and the base about once a month.

• If the phone does not work, try
recharging the battery pack. (The
battery power might be too low to
flash the line indicators.)

Be sure the battery pack is

LINE 1

or

LINE 2

.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the com­partment. Plug the battery pack’s
connector into the socket in the

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

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• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until the line
indicators flash. Otherwis e, the bat­tery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge.

• 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
reset the security access-protection
code. If it was the hand set that lost
power, recharge the battery pack.

• The supplied battery pack should
last about one year. When it loses
its ability to fully recharge, order a
replacement battery pack through
your local RadioShack Store (see
Replacing the battery pack.

If the dial tone stops, that line has
tone service. If the dial tone contin­ues, that line has pulse service.

4. Press

LINE 2

, listen for the dial tone,

and repeat Step 3.
If you have tone service on both

lines, leave

DIAL MODE

set to T.

If you have pulse service on either
line, set

DIAL MODE

to P (pulse).
You can use tone services on the
line which supports them by press-

TONE

ing ∗/

before any other keys.

ADJUSTING THE RINGER

The phone lets you control its base and
handset ringer volumes separately. You
can choose a high or low ringer setting
for the base or the handset.

SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

DIAL MODE

Set
for the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you have, do
this test.

1. Be sure
(tone).

2. Press
listen for the dial tone.

3. Press any number other than

Note:

that you dial an access code (
example) before you dial an outside
number, do not press the access
code either.

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on the back of the base

DIAL MODE

LINE 1

on the handset. Then

is set to

0

.

If your phone system requires

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Installation

On the Handset

At any time except during a call, repeat­edly press

VOLUME

to change the ring-

er’s volume.

On the Base

T

RING VOL

Set

OFF, LO
OFF

, the base’s ringer does not sound

on the back of the base to

, or HI. With

RING VOL

when a call is received, but the handset
when it is off the base (and any other
phone connected to the same line) still
rings.

Note:

The

RING VOL

setting on the base

is common to both lines.

set to

SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS

RING TIME

Set

3, 5

to

, or TS (toll-saver) to select how
long the phone waits to answer a call (3
rings, 5 rings, or toll-saver).

Notes:

• If you plan to check messages by
long distance, set
(see “Using the Toll-Saver” on
Page 26).

• The ring time setting is common to
both lines.

on the back of the base

RING TIME

to

TS

SETTING THE DAY/TIME

You must set the day of the week and
time so the phone can record the corre ct
day and time of each message.

Notes:

• Enter each keypress within about 2
minutes. Otherwise, the phone exits
the time setting process and you
must begin again with Step 1.

• If a call is received during the setup
process, the phone exits the time
setting process. Begin again with
Step 1.

1. Hold down
beeps. The phone announces the
currently set day and displays the
day’s number (
Monday, and so on).

2. To change the day of the week,
repeatedly press
ward or
To set the correct day of the week
when it displays, press

3. The phone announces the hour. To
change the hour, repeatedly press
or hold down
set the correct hour when it dis­plays, press

4. The phone announces the minutes.
To change the minutes, repeatedly
press or hold down
To set the correct minutes when
they display, press

5. The phone announces “AM” or
“PM,” and

SKIP

or
ting. Press
or PM.

6. To check the day and time, press

CLOCK

currently set day and time.

Note:

When power fails, the clock re­tains the current time. When the po wer
is restored, it starts counting again fr om
the time the power failed.

CLOCK

REPEAT

A

REPEAT

CLOCK

. The phone announces the

until the phone

0

for Sunday, 1 for

SKIP

to move for-

to move backward.

CLOCK

SKIP

or

CLOCK

.

SKIP

CLOCK

or P appears. Press

to change this set-

again to set AM

.

REPEAT

REPEAT

or

.

. To

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Basic Operation

MAKING A CALL

To make a call, lift the handset from the
base and press
dial the number. When you press a line

LINE 1

or

LINE 2

, then

button on the handset, the LINE 1 or
LINE 2 indicator on the handset lights.
The LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the
base flashes to show that someone is
using that line at the handset.

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Note:

If the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator
flashes, someone is using that line at
the base or on an extension phone.
Press the other line button.

To end a call, press
the handset or place the handset on the
base.

LINE 1

or

LINE 2

on

ANSWERING A CALL

When a call comes in, the line indicator
for that line flashes.

Note:

To help you tell which line is ring­ing, each line has a distinctive ring tone.

To answer a call using the handset, lift
the handset from the base and press the
line button for the line that is ringing. If
the handset is away from the base,
press any key to answer a call.

To answer a call using the speaker­phone, press either
(whichever is flashing). The indicator for
the line in use lights on the base. The in­dicator for the same line flash es on the
handset as a reminder that the line is in
use.

To end a speakerphone call, press

1

LINE 2

(or

turns off.
If you receive a call on one line while

talking on the other, you hear the base
ring and three ring tones through the
handset (or a low ring on the base when
using the speakerphone) if you have set

RING VOL

ton for the incoming call’s line. The cur­rent call is automatically placed on hold.

) again. The line indicator

HI

to

LINE 1

or LO. Press the line but-

or

LINE 2

LINE

If both lines have an incoming call,
pressing a key answers the line that be­gan ringing first.

SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME

You can adjust the handset’s volume to
any of four settings (low, mid, high, max­imum). To change the handset’s volume
during a call, repeatedly press
on the handset. The setting remains the
same even when you hang up the
phone.

VOLUME

ADJUSTING THE
SPEAKERPHONE
VOLUME

To set the speakerphone’s volume,

VOLUME

press
The display shows the volume setting in
the range of

ù or ø on the base.

1

(lowest) to 10 (highest).

USING MUTE

While talking on the speakerphone, you
can temporarily turn off the phone’s mi­crophone by pressing
party cannot hear you. The indicator for
a muted line flashes red. Press
again to resume your conversation.

Hint:

If the phone is close to loud noises
while you are using the speakerphone,
the phone might not switch to let you
hear the person on the other end of the
line. If this happens, press
off the microphone so you can hear the
caller. Press
turn to speak.

MUTE

MUTE

so the other

MUTE

MUTE

to turn

again when it is your

16

Basic Operation

USING HOLD

HOLD

Press
indicator for that line lights red on the
base. While a call is on hold, you can
temporarily place the handset on the
base or use the other phone line without
disconnecting the current call.

To release a line from hold and continue
your conversation, press that line’s but­ton on the handset or base. You can
also release a call from hold by lifti ng the
handset if the handset is on the base, or
picking up an extension phone.

to place a call on hold. The

USING BOTH THE
HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE

To use the handset to join a call at the
base, or to use the base to join a con­versation at the handset, press the line
button for the line that is in use. You
hear a busy tone. Before the ton e ends,
press the line button again.

During the call, one of you can hang up
and the call can continue. To end the
call, you must hang up both the base
and handset.

To release a line that was placed on
hold using another keypad (handset,
base, or an extension phone), press that
line’s button twice.

Note:

Pressing
is on hold does not release the hold.
Press the line button that is on hold.

HOLD

again while a call

SWITCHING BETWEEN
THE HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE

To switch to the speakerphone while
you are using the handset, press
on the handset, then press

LINE 2

on the base.

To switch to the handset while you are
using the speakerphone, lift the handset
off the base. Or, if the handset is off the
base, press

LINE 1

press

HOLD

or

on the base, then

LINE 2

on the handset.

HOLD

LINE 1

or

Note:

If you hear a high-pitched noise
from the base’s speaker, the handset
and the base are too close together.

To talk with two parties usin g both lin es,
see “4-Way Conferencing” on Page 18.

MAKING A CONFERENCE
CALL

3-Way Conferencing

Follow these steps to use both phone
lines to set up a 3-way call. The proce­dure is the same for the handse t and the
base.

1. Place the first call on hold.

2. Answer a call on the other line.

3. Once you have the second party on
the line, press
on the handset) to bring in the first
party. Both line indicators on the
base light green.

CONFERENCE (CONF

17Basic Operation

4. To end the conference call, press
one line button, then the other. If yo u
want to hang up one line and con­tinue talking on the other, press the
line button you want to hang up.

5. If you want to talk on one line with­out disconnecting the other, press

HOLD

, then the button for the line
you want to talk on. To return to a 3­way conversation, press

ENCE

or

CONF

.

CONFER-

4-Way Conferencing

Follow these steps to use both lines and
the phone’s intercom function to set up a
four-way call (see “Using the Paging/In­tercom Features” on Page 19).

1. Make a 3-way conference call. (See
“3-Way Conferencing” on Page 17).

Note:

You can also make a conferen ce
call using both the phone and an exten­sion phone (see “Using the Phone with
Extension Phones”).

USING THE PHONE WITH
EXTENSION PHONES

The phone detects when an extension
phone is in use, and the corresponding
line indicator flashes on the base.

To join the conversation from the hand­set or base, press the line button for the
line in use. You hear a busy tone. Before
the tone ends, press the line button
again.

Note:

If you hang up the phone and
someone is still on that line on an exten­sion, the phone’s line indicator(s) might
not stay lit.

2. Press

INTERCOM

INTCM

on the handset or

on the base to page the

other keypad.
The two outside lines are automati-

cally put on hold, but the parties on
both lines can talk with each other.

3. To answer the page, press
on the handset or
base, then press

CONFERENCE

set or

INTERCOM

CONF

on the base.

INTCM

on the

on the hand-

4. To end the conference call, press

LINE 1

then press

then

LINE 2

on one keypad,

LINE 2

on the other key-

pad.

If you want to hang up one lin e an d co n­tinue talking on the other, press the line
button that you want to hang up.

18

Basic Operation

USING REDIAL

You can quickly dial the last number di­aled on either line. Press

2

then press

REDIAL

on the handset.

LINE 1

or

LINE

Notes:

• The redial memory is common to
both lines. You can redial the num­ber you originally dialed on Line 1
using Line 2.

• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long dis­tance as well as local numbers.

USING FLASH

FLASH

performs the electronic equiva­lent of a switchhook operation for spe­cial services, such as Call Waiting.

For example, if you have Call Waiting,

FLASH

press

to answer an incoming call

without disconnecting the current call.

FLASH

Press

again to return to the first

call.

Note:

If you do not have any special ser-

vices, pressing

FLASH

might disconnect

the current call.

USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE

Some special services, such as bank­by-phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse service, you can still use
these special tone services by following
these steps.

1. Be sure

DIAL MODE

is set to P.

the base flashes. Press

INTCM

on the
handset to answer the page. Both LINE
1 and LINE 2 indicators on the handset
stay lit and the CHARGE indicator on
the base stays lit.

To page the base from the handset,
press

INTCM

. The base and handset

ring, and the CHARGE indicator flashes.

INTERCOM

Press

on the base to answer
the page. Both LINE 1 and LINE 2 indi­cators on the handset stay lit and the
CHARGE indicator on the base stays lit.

Note:

The paging ends in one minute if

nobody answers. Press

INTCM

again.

To end an intercom call, press

INTERCOM

.

INTERCOM

INTCM

or

or

2. Dial the service’s main number.

3. When the service answers, press ∗/

TONE

. Any additional numbers you

dial are sent as tone signals.

4. After you complete the call, the
phone automatically resets to the
pulse mode when you hang up.

USING THE PAGING/
INTERCOM FEATURES

You can use the phone as a two-way
pager and intercom between the base
and the handset. This is useful if the
handset is away from the base and you
want to locate it, or if you want to have a
conversation between the handset and
the base.

To page the handset from the base,
press
base ring, and the CHARGE indicator o n

INTERCOM

. The handset and

During a call, you can page someone at
either the base or the handset to join the
conversation. Press

TCM

. The current call is put on hold.

INTERCOM

• To transfer the call, press

COM

or

INTCM

again when the per-

or

INTER-

IN-

son at the base or handset answers.

• To start a 3-way call, tell the person
at the base or handset to press the
line button for the call, then press
the same button twice on you r key­pad when they answer the page.

Notes:

• You cannot page the base or hand­set if it is already in use. A busy tone
sounds.

• If a call comes in during an inte rc om
conversation, either of the intercom
parties can answer the call as they

19Basic Operation

normally would by pressing the ring­ing line’s button. The intercom call
automatically disconnects.

USING A HEADSET

You can make or answer calls with
handsfree convenience using an option­al headset (available at your local Ra­dioShack store) that has a
mm) plug.

To connect the headset, pull open the
rubber cover on the side of the handset,
then insert the
into the jack.

3

/32-inch (2.5 mm) plug

3

/32-inch (2.5

Notes:

• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and micro­phone, but it does not affect the
phone’s speakerphone.

VOLUME

•
trols the connected headset’s vol­ume.

• If you place the handset on the base
facedown to recharge it while the
headset is connected, be sure the
handset seats properly.

With a headset connected, you can
make or answer calls as usual, using the
keys on the handset.

You can use a handset holder (available
from your local RadioShack store) to
hang the handset on your belt for great­er convenience.

When you finish using the headset, dis­connect it from the handset and close
the rubber cover to protect the jack.

on the handset also con-

ˆ

Memory Operation

You can store up to 10 numbers in the
memory, then dial a stored number by
pressing a single digit memory location
number.

STORING A NUMBER IN
MEMORY

Notes:

20

• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the storing process if you wait
more than 20 seconds between key
presses.

Memory Operation

• Each number you store can be up to
16 digits long.

1. Lift the handset.

2. Press

3. Enter the number and any tone or

MEM

. Both the line indicators

on the handset flash.

pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser­vices On a Pulse Line” on Page 19
or “Entering a Pause” on Page 21).

Note:

Each tone or pause entry

uses one digit of memory.

4. Press

5. Repeat the steps to enter more

To replace a stored number, simply
store a new one in its place. To erase a
number for a memory location, press

MEM

cation number (0–9) you wa nt to clea r. A
tone sounds.

MEM

, then enter the memory
location number (
want to store the number. The tone
sounds to indicate that the number
is stored.

Note:

If the phone sounds five quick
beeps, you have made an entry
error and the number was not
stored. Re-enter the location num­ber correctly.

numbers.

twice. Then press the memory lo-

0–9

) where you

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
the outside line time to connect. For
each 2-second pause you want to enter,

REDIAL

press

.

DIALING A MEMORY
NUMBER

To dial a number stored in the memory,
lift the handset from the base and press

LINE 1

the location number (0–9) by pressing a
number key. The phone automatically
dials the number.

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers

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

To use the stored special service num­bers, dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press
the memory location where the addition­al information is stored.

Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart­ment, ambulance) and you choose to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on the line to ex­plain the reason for your call.

or

LINE 2

MEM

. Then press

and the number for

MEM

and

21Memory Operation

ˆ

TAD Operation

SELECTING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGE

The phone has two prerecor ded outgo­ing messages. One asks the caller to
leave a message: “Hello, no one is avail­able to take your call. Please leave a
message after the tone.” The phone
uses this message when
set to
Time”).

The other is simply an announcement
and does not let the caller leave a mes­sage: “Hello, no one is available to take
your call.” The phone uses this message
when
nouncement only).

You can also record your own message
(see “Recording/Deleting an Outgoing
Message”). When you record your own
outgoing message, the phone uses it for
all

To switch between your outgoing mes­sage and the phone’s prerecorded mes­sage, repeatedly press

SELECT

desired line lights in the message
counter window, then press
the current message begins to play,
press
to the other message and plays it. The
display shows
sage or

1

or 4 (see “Setting the Record

REC TIME

REC TIME

until the line indicator for the

OGM

U

for your own message.

is set to

settings.

again. The phone switches

P

for prerecorded mes-

REC TIME

ANN

(an-

MSG LINE

OGM

. When

is

RECORDING/DELETING
AN OUTGOING MESSAGE

You can record different messages for
each line. Press
the line indicator for the desired line
lights in the message counter window.
Hold down
and the message counter window starts
counting. Then speak your outgoing
message (up to 30 seconds long) into
the built-in microphone on the bottom of
the base. You can see how long your
message is by watching the message
counter window.

When you finish your message, press

PLAY/STOP

back your message.
To delete your outgoing message and

use the phone’s prerecorded messages,
hold down
Then press
onds.

MSG LINE SELECT

OGM

until the phone beeps

OGM

or

OGM

OGM

. The phone plays

until the phone beeps.

again within two sec-

so

SETTING THE RECORD
TIME

REC TIME

Set
mine how the phone will record incom­ing messages for each line.

1

— The phone plays the outgoing mes­sage and lets callers leave a message
up to 1 minute long.

to 1, 4, or

ANN

to deter-

22

4

— The phone plays the outgoing mes­sage and lets callers leave a message
up to 4 minutes long.

TAD Operation

ANN

(announcement only) — The phone
plays the outgoing message but does
not let callers leave a message.

SETTING THE PHONE TO
ANSWER CALLS

To set the phone to answer calls, re­peatedly press
the line indicator for the desired line
lights in the message counter window,
then press
to record a caller’s message (see “Set­ting the Record Time” on Page 22), it
plays the outgoing message and shows
the number of recorded messages. If the
phone is set to announcement-only, it
plays the outgoing message, and
pears.

Note:

If the incoming message memory
is full, the phone announces, “No re­maining time.”

MSG LINE SELECT

ANSWER

. If the phone is set

until

A

ap-

Note:

When you receive a call on one
line while you are using the speaker­phone on the other line, the call screen­ing function does not operate.

RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES

After the phone answers a call, it plays
the outgoing message, beeps, and
records the caller’s message.

Each incoming message can be up to 1
or 4 minutes long, depending on how
you set
Record Time” on Page 22). The phone’s
maximum recording capacity for both
lines is 25 minutes or 59 messages.

Note:

on one line while it is answering on the
other, it answers the new call after re­cording the first call.

REC TIME

When the phone receives a call

(see “Setting the

To set the phone to not answer calls,

MSG LINE SELECT

press
cator for the desired line lights in the
message counter window, then press

ANSWER

swer off” and the message counter turns
off.

. The phone announces “An-

so the line indi-

SCREENING CALLS

You can let the phone answer calls for
you while you listen to the caller’s mes­sage through the base’s speaker. If you
decide to answer the call, press

LINE 2

or
set to answer. You can also pick up any
phone on the same line. The phone
stops recording and resets to answer
the next call.

on either the base or the hand-

LINE 1

The phone stops recording and resets to
answer the next call when:

• the caller hangs up

• the maximum message length is
reached

• the phone detects a busy signal or
more than 7 seconds of silence

• you pick up the call on an y phone o n
the same phone line

Note:

memory is full,
message counters and the phone an­nounces “No remaining time” when you
try to operate it.

When the phone’s message

FL

appears on both

23TAD Operation

RECORDING A MEMO

A memo is a message you can record at
the phone for yourself or ot hers in your
home or office. The phone stores mem­os as incoming messages on the s elect­ed line (see “Playing Messages”).

To record a memo, press

LECT

so the line indicator for the desired
line lights in the message counter win­dow. Hold down
the phone beeps and starts counting in
the message counter window, then
speak your message. When you finish
the memo, press

Notes:

• The maximum length for recording a
memo is 10 minutes.

• The phone cannot record a memo
less than two seconds long.

• If you receive an incoming call or
page from the handset, the phone
exits the memo recording mode.

• You cannot record a memo while
the phone is answering the other
line.

MEMO

PLAY/STOP

MSG LINE SE-

on the base until

MEMO

or

.

RECORDING A
CONVERSATION

The phone lets you record both sides of
a telephone conversation.

Important Note:

eas to record a conversation without the
consent of all parties to the conversa­tion, including the phone company.
Check the laws in your area before you
use the two-way recording feature.

It is illegal in some ar-

To start recording a phone conversat ion,
repeatedly press
the line indicator for the line you are talk­ing on lights in the message counter
window. Then press
The phone beeps and the message
counter window starts counting . To stop
recording, press

The phone stores a recorded co nversa­tion as a message on the selected line
(see “Playing Messages”).

Notes:

• The maximum length for recording a
conversation is 10 minutes.

• The phone cannot record a conver­sation less than two seconds long.

• When you want to record a confer­ence call using both LINE 1 and
LINE 2, you can select either line

MSG LINE SELECT

with

• You cannot record a conversation
when the telephone is answering on
the other line.

MSG LINE SELECT

MEMO

on the base.

PLAY/STOP

.

or

MEMO

until

.

PLAYING MESSAGES

After the phone has recorded a mes­sage, its message counter shows the to­tal number of messages stored. If you
have new messages, the number flash­es.

To play your messages, repeatedly

MSG LINE SELECT

press
dicator for the desired line lights in the
message counter window, then press

PLAY/STOP

number of new and old messages, then
plays the new messages. The message

. The phone announces the

until the line in-

24

TAD Operation

number appears as each message
plays, and the phone announces the day
and time of the call at the end of each
message.

To play all messages after playing the
new messages, press
To skip to the next message, press
during playback. If you know the mes­sage number of the one you want to
hear, hold down
number appears.

PLA Y/ST OP

SKIP

until the desired

again.

SKIP

0

until the phone beeps and
the message counter window.

Note:

You cannot delete new (unplayed)
messages. If you try to delete all mes­sages at once while you still have new
messages, the phone sounds a long
beep and deletes old messages only.

appears in

SETTING THE REMOTE
OPERATION PIN

To replay the current message from the
beginning, press

REPEAT

onds during remote operation) after a
message begins playing, the phone re­plays the previous message.

If you know the message number of the
one you want to hear, hold down

PEAT

within about 2 seconds (4 sec-

until the desired number appears.

REPEAT

. If you press

RE-

ADJUSTING THE TAD’S
VOLUME

To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeat­edly press
base. The volume setting from
est) to
sage counter window.

VOLUME

10

(highest) appears in the mes-

8888

or

9999

on the

1

(low-

DELETING MESSAGES

To delete the current message while it is
playing, press
beeps.

To delete all messages on either line at
once, repeatedly press

LECT

until the line indicator for the de­sired line lights in the message counter
window. Then, while messages are n ot
playing, hold down

DELETE

DELETE

. The phone

MSG LINE SE-

on the base

The phone’s two-digit rem ote operation
PIN (personal identification number)
prevents unauthorized remote access to
your messages. The PIN is preset to 80.

Follow these steps to change the PIN to
any number from 00 to 99. The PIN is
common to both lines.

Note:

If you wait more than 2 minutes
between each keypress, the phone exits
the PIN setting process. Start again at
Step 1.

1. Hold down
beeps and
sage counter window.

2. Press

3. Press

4. To check your PIN at any time,

SKIP

PIN higher or
Then press

second digit of the PIN, then press

PIN

. The phone announces the new

PIN.

PIN

press
message counter window, and the
phone announces it.

PIN

until the phone

00

appears in the mes-

to set the first digit of the

REPEA T

PIN

SKIP

or

. The PIN appears in the

.

REPEAT

to set it lower.

to set the

25TAD Operation

ˆ

Remote Operation

While you are away from your home or
office, you can use a touch-tone phone,
or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket
tone dialer (available throug h your local
RadioShack store) to enter your PIN and
do any of the following:

• set the phone to answer or not
answer calls

• listen to your messages

• record a new outgoing message

• erase messages

• monitor the room where the phone
is located

Notes:

• You cannot remotely operate the
phone using its handset or another
telephone on the same line as the
phone.

• You can also listen to the message
recorded on Line 2 by making a call
to Line 1’s number (or vice versa).

USING THE TOLL-SAVER

RING TIME

If
(see “Setting the Number of Rings” on
Page 15), the phone answers after three
rings if you have new messages (ones
you have not listened to). If there are no
new messages, the phone answers after
five rings. This gives you time to hang
up before the phone answers so you
can avoid unnecessary long-distance
charges.

is set to

TS

(toll-saver),

Note:

Toll-saver works only on the line
you called. If Line 1 has no new mes­sages, but Line 2 has one, the tele­phone answers after five rings when you
call Line 1.

USING REMOTE
COMMANDS

Follow these steps to operate the phone
from a remote location.

Note:

If you wait more than 15 seconds
between keypresses, the phone sounds
a long beep and hangs up.

1. Dial your phone number and wait for
the phone to answer.

2. If the phone is not set to answer
calls, it answers after about 10 rings
and sounds a series of beeps.

3. When the outgoing message begins
(or the phone sounds a series of
beeps), press
within 2 seconds.

If the PIN is correct, the phone announc­es the day and time, then it announces
the number of new and old messages.
The phone plays all new messages,
then beeps about every two seconds to
let you know it is ready to accept remote
commands.

Notes:

• If the phone does not respond, try
entering your PIN again. If you enter
an incorrect PIN three times, the
phone beeps and hangs up.

#

, then enter your PIN

26

Remote Operation

• When the phone is operating from a remote location, it stops all answering func­tions and

rC

appears on the display on the base. The phone resumes an swe ring

functions when it is no longer in remote operation, if you have not turned it off.

• The remote playback of incoming messa ges is limited to 4 minutes. If you have
more messages after 4 minutes have passed, you must press

# 2

again to listen

to the rest of the messages.

• When using remote operation, you can only delete the current message during
playback. You cannot delete all the messages stored at on e time.

The following table shows the remote commands you can use.

Note:

Remote operation stops when someone picks up the handset and presses ei-

ther

LINE 1

or

LINE 2

(whichever is flashing), or any phone on the same phone line.

Remote Commands

Press #

then (within

2 seconds:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

Repeat current message during playback.
Play messages.
Skip current message during playback.
Delete current message during playback.
Stop playback, recording, and room monitoring.
Set the phone to answer or not answer calls.
Record or stop recording a new outgoing message.
Play the outgoing message.
Switch to the other line (Line 1 or Line 2).
Monitor the room where the phone is located for 15 seconds.

Function

27Remote Operation

ˆ

Troubleshooting

We do not expect you to have any problems wit h your phone, but if you do, th e follow­ing suggestions might help.

Problem Suggestion

The phone does not work or
works poorly.

The handset stops working
or works poorly during a
call.

Low volume or unusual
sounds.

Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset and base away from computers, remote

The phone cannot be oper­ated at a useful distance
from the base because the
signal becomes weak or
noisy (handset’s range has
decreased).

The handset battery pack
does not charge.

• Be sure the base’s phone lin e cord and AC adapter are
correctly and securely connected.

• Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.

• Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to reset
the security-access protection code.

• Move the handset closer to the base.

• Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

• Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.

• Someone has picked up anoth er phone on the same line.
Hang up the other phone.

control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, inter­coms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
appliances.

• Move to another location or turn off the source of interfer­ence.

• Press CH to change the channel.

• Hang up and redial the number.

• Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

• Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If
they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.

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• Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base.

• Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery
Pack” on Page 30).

Troubleshooting

Problem Suggestion

Handset does not ring or
receive a page.

The TAD does not answer
calls.

The TAD does not record
callers’ messages.

E E

flashes. • Microprocessor failure. Disconnect the AC adapter, wait 15

• Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

• Move the handset closer to the base.

• Move the handset and base away from other electrical

devices.

• Recharge the battery pack.

• Make sure the TAD is turned on.

• Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.

• Check all phone line connections.

REC TIME

•

or 4.

• Delete message if memory is full.

seconds, then plug in the adapter again.

is set to

ANN

(announcement only). Set it to

If the base loses power while the handset is off of it, the sec urity access-protection
code might change. Restore power to the base, then place the handset back on the
base and leave it there for a few seconds.

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line
work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob­lem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Care

To enjoy your RadioShack 2-Line 90 0 MHz Cordless Answering System for a long
time:

• Keep the telephone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediatel y.

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

• Handle the telephone gently and carefully. Do not drop it.

• Keep the telephone away from dust and dirt.

• Wipe the telephone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

29Care

Modifying or tampering with the tele­phone’s internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authoriza­tion to operate it. If your telephone 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 telephone until you
have resolved the problem.

3. Insert the new battery pack’s con­nector into the socket in the com­partment, place the battery pack into
the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

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

Cautions:

REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connect­ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on
Page 13, the battery pack should last
about one year. If the battery pack does
not hold a charge for more than 2 hours
after an overnight charge, replace it with
a 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.

Install the new battery pack as de­scribed below, then charge it for about
24 hours (see “Connecting and Charg­ing the Battery Pack” on Page 13).

Note:

To avoid losing memory numbers,
install and begin charging the new bat­tery pack within 2 minutes.

1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the com­partment, then gently pull on the
battery connector to disconnect it.

• You must use a replacement battery
of the same size and type.

• Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire because it might explode.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery.

• Be careful not to short the battery by
touching the connector’s pins with
conducting materials, such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery
pack or conductor might overheat
and burn.

Important:

phone can use nickel­cadmium rechargeable
batteries. At the end of a
nickel-cadmium battery’s
useful life, it must be re­cycled or disposed of properly. Contact
your local, county, or state hazardous
waste management authorities for infor­mation on recycling or disposal pro­grams in your area or call 1-800-843-

7422. Some options that might be avail­able are: municipal curbside collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers such as your
local RadioShack store, recycling collec­tion centers, and mail-back programs.

This tele-

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Care

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

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 telephone. The tele­phone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take
the necessary steps to prevent interrup­tion of your telephone service.

LIGHTNING

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 yo ur
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.

31Care

Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack compan y-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 T O 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 RESULT ING 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 limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita­tion 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 products, 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 for 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; (c) 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 vary from
state to state.

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