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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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
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you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
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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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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
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