Radio Shack Caller ID System 310 Owner's Manual

Cat. No.

43-964 A

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

CALLER ID SYSTEM 310

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is the latest in tele­phone caller identification technology. If Caller ID service is
available in your area and you subscribe to it, the telephone
company sends the caller’s telephone number (and name, if
available in your area) and the time of the call between the first
and second rings. The module displays this information during
an incoming call to help you identify the caller before answering
so you can avoid unwanted calls. The module stores and dis­plays up to 99 single Caller ID records (number only) or 50 mul­tiple Caller ID recor ds (name and number).

Your module includes th ese features:

Large Liquid Crystal Display

— shows three full lines of caller

information to make it easy to see who is calling.

©

1996 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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Time and Date Display — displays the current time and date
as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your local tele­phone company.

Message Received Indicator — flashes when you have re­ceived at least one new call you have not reviewed.

Long Distance Call Indicator — tells you when it is a long dis­tance call.

Contrast Control — lets you adjust the display contrast for the
best readability.

Built-In Error Checking — ensures accurate information.
Review Scrolling — lets you scroll through the stored list of in-

coming calls.
Delete Button — lets you delete individual or all Caller ID

records.

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Easy In stalla tion — the module easily connects to your tele­phone line so you can quickly begin using it. You can also use
the supplied bracke t to mount the module on the wall.

This module has been tested and found to comply with all appli­cable UL and FCC standards.

Importan t In formatio n :

• To use this module, you m ust be in an area where Cal ler ID
service is available, and you must subscribe to the service.

• Your module displays the caller’s name only if this feature
is available in your ar ea.

• Your module requires four AAA batteries (not included).

We recommend you record the module’s serial number here.
The number is on the module’s side.

Serial Number: _________________________

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FCC INFORMATION

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

If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line,
add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five, your tele­phones might not ring. In rur al areas, a total REN of three might
impair ringer operation. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a
device from the line.

Your module complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

. You must,
upon request, provide the Federal Communications Commis­sion (FCC) registration number and the REN to your telephone
company. Both numbers are shown on the bottom of your mod­ule.

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Note: You must not connect your module to:

• Coin-operated syst em s

• Party-line systems

• Most electronic key telephone systems

In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the
telephone line, the telephone company no rmally attempts to no­tify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the tele­phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises
you of your right to file a comp lai nt with the FCC.

The telephone company can also make changes to its lines,
equipment, operations, or proced ures that could affect the oper­ation of this module. The telephone company normally notifies
you of these changes in advance, so you can take the neces­sary steps to prevent int erruption of your phone service.

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This module complies with the limits for a Class B device as
specified in Part 15 of

FCC Rules

. These limits provide reason­able protection against radio and TV in terfe rence in a resid ential
area. However, your module might cause TV or radio interfer­ence even when it is operating prop erly.

To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the follow­ing:

• Reorient or relocate the radio or TV receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the module and the radio or
TV

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the module
and the radio or TV

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues.

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If your module is not performing as it should, check the connec­tion to the telephone line. Calls are automatically switched and
routed through complex equipment, so you might occasionally
hear noise on the l ine. When a call is too noisy, hang up and re­dial the number. If you still have problems, immediately discon­nect the module. If a telepho ne on the same line works proper ly,
the fault is in the module or its installation. If you are unable to
locate the problem, take your module to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.

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CONTENTS

Preparation .......................................................................... 10

Installing Batteries ......................................................... 10

Resetting the Display...................................................... 12

Placing on a Desk, Shelf, or Table ................................. 13

Mounting on a Wall ........................................................ 14

Connecting to the Phone Line .......... .............. ............... 17

Adjusting the Display Contrast ...................................... 19

Operation ............................................................................. 21

Receiving and Storing Calls ................................ .. ........ 21

Reviewing Calls ............................................................. 22

Deleting Call Information ............................................... 29

Care and Maintenance ........................................................ 30

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

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The module requires four AAA batteries for po wer. For the long­est operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555).

Follow these steps to inst all the batteries.

1. If the phone line is already connected, unplug it from the
module.

2. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw from the
battery compartment door, then slide off the cover.

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