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Owner’s Manual
CT-501 Handheld Flip-Style
Cellular Telephone
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack CT-501 Handheld Flip-Style Cellular Telephone is a state-of-the-art per sonal cellular telephone. It has
all of these features:
Easy-to-Read Ten-Character Display — bright orange and
green LED characters let yo u see essential call information i n
almost any lighting condition.
Nine Different Ringer Styles — lets you set the phone’s
ringer to help you distinguish your phone’s ring from that of
another phone.
Call Tim er s — let you keep track of th e individual and cumulative call times (air-time), and includes a timer that you can
reset as you wish (so you can track monthly airtime, for example).
Memor y Dialing — lets you store up to 40 phone numbers
(of up to 32 digits each) in memory and dial any of them by
pressing one, t wo, or three buttons.
Memory Scrolling — lets you rapidly search the memory locations for a number you stored.
Last Number Redial — lets you quickl y redial the last number you called.
Scratchpad Memory — lets you temporarily store a number
(even during a cal l) , then easily dial it.
©
1997 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Security Features — to prevent unauthorized phone use,
you can lock the phone (so it cannot be used at all) or set it
so calls can be placed only to numbers stor ed in memory locations 01–10.
Special Messaging Service Features — the phone is preprogrammed t o work with special (subscription-onl y) messaging services offered by many cellular carriers, including
calling line ID and voi ce mail notificat ion.
Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied battery (fully
charged) provides about 2 hours of talk time or 30 hours of
standby time.
Battery and Cellular Signal Strength Meters — easy-toread graduated bar graphs let you quickly check the battery
power remaining or the current cellular signal strength.
Automatic Answer — lets you set the phone to answer automatically after two rings (if you are using optional handsfree
equipment, for exa mp le) .
Two Phone Number Capability — lets you use this one
phone with two different cellular services, with a different
phone number from each.
Handsfree Feature — the phone is preprogrammed to work
with most optional handsfree equipment .
We recommend you record your phone’s Electronic Serial
Number (ESN) here. The number is on the back of the handset under the battery.
Serial Number _______________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Look at Your Phone ............................................................... 6
Reading the Display/Indicators ............................................ 7
Using the Battery ..................................................................... 10
Installing the Battery .......................................................... 10
Charging the Battery ........................................................... 11
Checking Battery Power .................................................... 12
Replacing a Battery During a Call ...................................... 13
Important Battery Tips ........................................................ 14
Basic Operation ....................................................................... 15
Turning the Phone On/Off .................................................. 15
Signal Strength/Service Area ............................................. 15
Making a Call ..................................................................... 16
Answering a Call ................................................................ 18
Adjusting the Volume ......................................................... 19
Making Emergency Calls ................................................... 20
Redialin g Nu mb e rs ......................................... ................... 21
Displaying Numbers ........................................................... 23
Menu Functions ....................................................................... 24
Overvie w .......................................... .................................. 24
Using the Menu Functions ................................................. 27
Using Memory .......................................................................... 31
Storing Speed Dial Numbers ............................................. 31
One-Touch Dialin g ........... ...................... ............................ 32
Speed Recall/Dialing ......................................................... 32
Memory Sc ro lling/Dialing ......................................... .......... 33
Changing a Number in Memory ...... ................................... 34
Clearing a Memory ............................................................ 34
Using Scratchpad Memory ........... ................ ..................... 35
Memory Dialing Tips .......................................................... 35
Security Features .................................................................... 36
Locking Your Phone . . ...................... ...................... ............. 36
Using the Se rv ice Restri c tion ................................... .......... 39
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Special Features ...................................................................... 40
Using the Messaging Functions ......................................... 40
Using the Call Timers ......................................................... 42
Selecting the Active Phone Number .................................. 45
Setting the Cellular System Type ....................................... 46
Roaming ............................................................................ 49
Using Cellular System PIN Dialing .................................... 49
Using the Phone with Handsfree Equipment ..................... 51
Using Touch-Tone Services . .............................................. 51
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 53
Safety Information ................................................................... 54
Traffic Safety ...................................................................... 54
Operating Environment ...................................................... 54
Emergency Calls ................................................................ 55
FCC Regulations ............................................................... 56
Care and Maintenance ............................................................. 57
Specifications .......................................................................... 58
Patent Information ............................................................. 58
Display Message Glossary ..................................................... 60
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A LOOK AT YOUR PHONE
3
1
2
4
Retractable Antenna
1.
5
6
Extend during a call for optimum performance.
2. Earpiece
Alphanumeric Display (Ten-Character LED)
3.
Displays the status indicators, phone number, memory
location number, and message.
Alphanumeric Keypad
4.
Enters call information or programs functions.
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5. Function Keys
RCL
— Recalls a function or numbers stored in memory.
CLR
— Removes character s or clears functions.
END
— Ends a call or exits the funct ions menu.
SND
— Places or answers call s.
VOL
— Increases or decreases the ringer or earpiece
volume levels.
FCN
— Selects functions.
STO
— Stores to memory or turns on functions.
PWR
— Turns the phone on and off.
6. Flip Cover
READING THE DISPLAY/INDICATORS
Your phone’s display provides a full range of messages and
special indicators to assist you with the phone’s operation.
Since many of these messages contai n m ore characters than
your phone can display at one time, the phone displays most
messages across more than one display. For example, the
phone displays
to indicate that the Emergency Call feature is turned on.
On
EMrgCY CALL
then (within about 1 second)
Note: When referr ing to a displayed message, this manu al includes the entire message all together (such as
On).
CALL
EMrgCY
A few of your phone’s many indicators are briefly described
on the following pages. For a complete listing of display messages and indicators, see “Display Message Glossary” on
Page 60.
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Signal Strength Indicator
Indicates the relative strength of the signal being received by
your phone.
See “Signal Strength/Service Area” on Page 15
Battery Charge Indicators
.
Represent the current voltage level of the battery.
“Checking Battery Power” on Page 12
.
IU (In-Use) Indicator
Flashes when a call is in pr ogress.
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NS (No Service) Indicator
Flashes if the phone is beyond the range of the cellular service area, meaning calls cannot be made or received.
“Signal Strength/ Service Area” on Page 15
.
See
RM (Roam) Indicator
Flashes if the phone is accessing a service area outside of
your home system (roaming).
See “Roaming” on Page 49
.
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USING THE BATTERY
Warning:
injury, or burns if a metal object (such as a pen spring, beaded chain, or piece of jewelry) contacts the battery’s terminals
and causes a short circuit. Be ca reful when placing a charge d
battery inside a coat pocket, purse, or other container that
might contain metal objects.
Caution:
or disposed of properly. (You can put them in the battery recycling box at your local RadioShack store.) They must not
be disposed of in municipal waste.
A detached battery could cause property damage,
Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries must be recycled
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Align Here
Latch
1. Place the bat tery flat against the back of the phone and
align the top of the battery below the raised arrows.
2. Slide the battery toward the top of the phone until it
snaps into place.
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To remove the battery
press the latch at the top of the battery and slide the battery
toward the bott om of the phone unt il it stops. Then lift the bat tery off the phone.
Note: If you have an extra charged battery and the currently
installed battery becomes low during a call, you can change
the battery without ending the call or losing the connection.
See “Replacing a Battery During a Call” on Page 13.
, be sure the phone is turned off, then
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The nickel-cadmium battery supplied with your telephone is
shipped in a discharged state to extend the battery’s life. It
must be full y charged before you can use your phone.
We recommend that you charge a new battery overnight, but
no longer than 24 hours, using the AC charger supplied with
your phone. Recharging time varies based on the type of battery and the amount of charge left in the battery. See “Recommended Recharging Times” on Page 12.
Follow these steps to charge the supplied (or any approved)
battery using the charger supplied with your phone.
1. Install the bat tery on the phone.
2. Insert t he charger’s flat plug into the charging jack on the
bottom of the phone.
Note: The plug fits into the jack only one way. If you
have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and try
again. Do not force it!
3. Plug the charger’s power cord into a standard AC outlet.
The battery charge indicators appear.
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Notes:
• You can use the phone while it i s charging, but charging takes longer.
• For fastest charging, be sure the phone is turned off if
you are not expecting a call.
4. When the battery is full y charged , disconn ect the charger
from the AC outlet. Then press in the clips on the sides
of the plug and pull it away from the phone to disconnect
the charger.
Recommended Recharging Times
Approximate
Battery Type
NiCd Slim 2
NiCd Slim Extra Capacity 31/
NiCd Standard (suppli ed) 41/
NiCd Extra Capacity 51/
Charging Time
(Hours)
1
2
/
4
4
2
CHECKING BATTERY POWER
The phone displays a gradu ated set of up to three battery level indicators ( ) when it is turned on. The more indicators
that appear, the higher the battery’ s current charge level.
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To see a more detailed indication of t he battery’s charge level
FCN
GHI
at any time, press . The battery strength meter ap-
4
pears on the di splay for about 5 seconds. Read this meter in
the same way.
When battery power becomes low, the phone displays
and sounds a warning tone every few seconds. When
bAt
Lo
power becomes too low for the phone to operate, it automat ically turns off. Recharge the battery as soon as possible.
Note: Rechargeable batteries last longer and perform better
if occasionally allowed to fully discharge. You can do this by
leaving the phone on until the phone automatically turns off or
you can use the battery discharge feature of any approved
accessory available for your phone. Do not tr y to discharge
the battery by any ot her means.
REPLACING A BATTERY
DURING A CALL
If you have an extra charged battery and the currently installed battery becomes low during a call, follow these steps
to change the battery without ending the call or losing the
connection.
1. Tell the other party on the line what you plan to do (tell
them, for example, that they will hear some noise as you
remove the battery and you will call back if for any reason you lose the connection).
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2. Remove the battery, and within 3 seconds, install the
fresh battery. Your call is still on the l ine.
Note: If you do not complete Step 2 within 3 seconds,
the call disconnects.
IMPORTANT BATTERY TIPS
• Use only the supplied charger and use only batteries
designed for th is phone.
• You can purchase additional standard or extended
capacity batteries through your local RadioShack store.
• When you are not using the charger, disconnect it from
power. Do not leave the battery connected to the charger
and AC power for more than 24 hours, since overcharging could short en the battery’s l if e.
• When the battery is not in use, store it uncharged in a
cool and dar k place.
• The battery i s a sealed unit with no serviceable parts. Do
not try to open the case.
• For the best results, be sure the battery is at or near
room temperature when you charge it.
• A battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
times, but it eventually wears out. When the operating
time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter
than normal, get a new battery and recycle or properly
dispose of the ol d one.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged or
worn out.
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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF
on
PWR
ap-
To turn on the phone
The phone performs a short self test and sounds a tone, the
keypad backlight turns on for about 17 seconds, and
pears. The phone is ready to use when
appears (see “Signa l Str ength/Servi ce Area”) .
Notes:
• The keypad backlight turns on for about 15 seconds
every time you press a key, then it turns off and all but
the green signal strength indicator disappear from the
display to conserve battery power. W hen the phone is
locked (see “Locking Your Phone” on Page 36), however, the phone’s display goes completely blank about
15 seconds after you press the last key.
• During battery charging, the keypad backlight does not
turn off and the display does not change or go blank
when the phone is turned on and unlocked.
To turn off the phone
blank.
, flip open the cover then press .
(no service) dis-
NS
, press again. The display goes
PWR
SIGNAL STRENGTH/SERVICE AREA
The phone always displays a green signal strength meter
when it is turned on to indic ate the strength of the cellul ar signal currently being received. The more bars that appear on
the meter, the stronger the signal.
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Notes:
• If few or no bars appear (meaning t he signal strength is
weak) and you want to make or receive a call, move the
phone to a different location so the signal strength
increases.
• When all other display characters disappear to conserve
battery power, the signal strength meter flashes and
scrolls its bars.
If
(no service) appears on the upper left side of the dis-
NS
play, the phone is outside the cellular service area and you
cannot make o r receive calls until you reach an area with service your phone can use.
MAKING A CALL
1. Extend the antenna, flip open the cover, and be sure the
phone is on (
2. Press the number keys to enter the phone number you
want to dial (including the area code, if necessary). The
numbers appear on the display as you press them.
Notes:
• If you make a mistake, repeate dly press to delete
one digit at a time, or hold down to delete all digits.
• The phone can display up to 10 characters at once. If
you enter (or display a message containing) more
than 10 characters, the characters autom ati cally scroll
off the left side of the display. Press at any time
to recall the overflow characters. See “Any Number
Longer Than 10 Digits” on Page 23.
and other indicators appear).
on
CLR
CLR
RCL
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3. Press to call the phone number. IU (in use) flashes
4. To end the call, press .
Note: Closing the cover does
and
then
SND
diALin
reappears.
on
g
then the number called appear briefly,
END
not
end or disconnect the call.
System B u sy Message
In addition to the normal busy signal you hear when a number you call is busy, your phone sounds tones and displays
these messages to indicate that it cannot complete a call.
Tone You See Description
Fast Busy
snd to
rEdiAL
High/low
snd to
rEdiAL
When either of these conditions occur, you can press
again to redial the number immediately (see “Using Automatic Redial” on Page 22), or press then dial the number
again.
The cellular system is
busy .
The cellular system
could not complet e the
call.
SND
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CLR
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ANSWERING A CALL
When the phone receives an incoming call, it rings and
flashes on t he display. To answer the cal l, press . To end
the call, pre ss .
END
CALL
SND
Notes:
• Your phone can receive calls even if the ant enna is not
extended. For optimum performance or if the signal
strength becomes weak, however , extend the antenna.
• If you subscribe to calling line ID service through your
cellular carrier, you can view the calling party’s phone
number on the phone’s display. See “Viewing/Recalling
Messages” on Page 41.
• If your phone receives a call but the signa l strength is to o
weak to support it,
appears and the phone sounds
CALL
a series of beeps. The caller hears the standard “customer not available” message. If this happens, press
CLR
to clear
from the di splay.
CALL
Missed Call Message
If your phone i s on and receives a call, but you do not answer
it,
the calling party hangs up. The next time you press any key
(except , , or ),
seconds to notify you that you misse d a call .
appears on the display for about 15 seconds after
CALL
CLR
END
PWR
reappears for about 15
CALL
To clear
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from the display, pr ess or .
CALL
END
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume
To increase or decrease the earpiece volume during a call,
hold down . As you hold down the key, the volume increases or decreases (depending on the last adj ustment you
made) and the phone displays the volume meter for about 8
seconds. The more bars that appear on the meter, the higher
the volume.
To adjust the volume in the other direction (if the volume is
getting louder, for example, and you w ant it to be softer) release then hold it down again within 8 seconds.
Adjusting the Ringer Volume
VOL
VOL
To increase or decrease the ringer volume at any time, press
FCN VOL
then hold down until you hear the desired ring volume. As you hold down the key, the phone sounds a gradually louder or softer ring tone (depending on the l ast adjustment
you made) and displays the volume meter for about 8 seconds. The more bars that appear on the m eter, the louder t he
ringer sounds.
To adjust the volume in the other direction (if the ring tone is
getting louder, for example, and you w ant it to be softer) re-
VOL
lease then hold it down again within 8 seconds.
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Using Mute
To turn off the phone’s microphone during a call so the other
party on the phone cannot hear you (so you can tal k privately
with someone else in the room, for example), press
MNO
6
.
appears.
MUtE
FCN
MNO
To turn t he microphone on again, press again so
disappears.
MUtE
Hint:
To help you remember which key to use, note that “M”
MNO
(for mute) appear s on the key.
6
6
FCN
Note
: Pressing to end a call also turns the microphone
END
back on.
MAKING EMERGENCY CALLS
Your phone is preprogrammed t o let you dial your local e me rgency number (such as 911) at the press of a single button,
even if the phone is locked (see “Locking Your Phone” on
Page 36). Before you can use this feature, however, you
must first program the emergency number you want to use in
memory location 01 of your phone. See “Storing Speed Dial
Numbers” on Page 31.
To place an emergency call
gency number, simply hold down for about 1 second.
The phone displays
ber.
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once you have stored the emer-
EMrgCY
and dials the emergency num-
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Important Notes:
• If you disabled the emergency display (see “Disabling
the Emergency Display” on Page 29), the phone does
not display
using the key.
EMrgCY
1
when you make emergency calls
• When you make an emergency call, give your name and
cellular phone num ber, as well as the location of the incident. Remember that your phone might be the only
means of communication at the accident scene. Do not
end the call until you are advised you may do so.
REDIALING NUMBERS
Redialing the Last Number Called
Your phone alw ays stores the last phone number you called.
To recall and redial th is number, follow these steps.
RCL
OPER 0OPER
1. Press . (location 00) and th e mo st r ecent
number called flashes on the display.
2. To redial this number while it appears on the display,
press .
SND
To exit without redialing the number, hold down to
clear the display.
0
CLR
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Using Automatic Redial
To automatically redial a number when you get the cellular
system busy signal (when
SND
so
rEdiAL
appears. The phone automatically redials
Snd to rEdiAL
the number at regul ar intervals for up to 4 minutes or until th e
call goes through.
If the call goes through, the phone rings once to alert you.
Simply begin your conversation as usual when the other party answers.
appears), press
If the cal l cannot be compl eted within 4 minutes (and
rEdiAL
the redial cycle or to end the call.
appears again) , you can press again to repeat
END
SND
22
Snd to
#
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DISPLAYING NUMBERS
Your Phone Number
To display your phone number at any time (even while a call
is in progress), simply press .
Note
: If you have two phone numbers programmed into your
phone (see “Selecting the Active Phone Number” on
Page 45), pressing displays only t he currently ac-
RCL
tive phone number.
Any Number Longer Than 10 Digits
Your phone can dial and store numbers of up to 32 digits;
however, the phone can di splay only 10 digit s at once (usually the last 10 digits of the number). To review the overflow
characters, press once. The phone displays the overflow
digits (up to 10 digits at a time), then the last 10 digits reappear.
RCL
RCL
#
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MENU FUNCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Turning a Function On/Off
Follow these steps to access the functions menu and turn
any of the phone’s functions on or off.
Notes
:
• All functions on your phone (except for the message
reminder tone and emergency call) are preset to off (disabled).
• To exit without changi ng the setting during Steps 1 and
2, or before you press a key in Step 3, press .
FCN
1. Press to access the functions menu. The first
1
function’s name and status appear (such as
for “one-minute timer is off”).
OFF
tMr
END
OnEMIn
2. To select a different function, repeatedly press to
#
scroll forward or to scroll backward through the
menu until that funct ion and its current st atus appear.
3. Within 2 minutes, press to turn the selected functi on
CLR
on or to turn the function off.
Note:
A few seconds after you display the function name
STO
and status (Step 1 or 2), the phone alternately displays
StO-On
then
CLr-OFF
as a prompt to remind you
about what key to press .
4. To turn another function on/o ff, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
The phone automatically exits the functions menu about
2 minutes after you last press a key. To exit sooner,
END
press .
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Function Status Quick-Review
Follow these steps to perform a quick-review of all functions
currently enabled on your phone.
Notes
:
• When you do a quick-review, your phone shows only
those functions for which the default setting has been
changed. Since the message reminder tone and emergency dialing functions have a default setting of “on”
(enabled), they appear in a quick-review only if they
have been disabled.
• The setting
Auto HF On
appears during a quick-review, but you cannot change
the phone’s hands-free setting. See “Using the Phone
with Handsfree Equipment” on Page 51.
• If your phone is set to use the home cellular system type
(see “Setting the Cellular System Type” on Page 46,
appears as one of the settings during a quick-
HOME
review.
(auto hands-free on) always
FCN
OPER
1. Press
0
enabled function (such as
WXY
RCL
9
. The abbreviation for t he first
OnEMIn tMr On
for “one-
minute timer is on”) appears on the display.
Notes
: See “Display Message Glossary” on Page 60 f or
a complete list of func tion abbreviations.
2. Repeatedly press or to scroll forward or
backward through al l other enabled functions (if any).
3. The phone automatically exits the quick-review about 8
seconds after you last press a key. To exit sooner, press
END
.
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Functions List
Display Shows Function Description
OnEMIn tMr
OFF
or
On
ringEr StyLE
and a number
from 1–
9
Auto AnSr
OFF
or
On
Auto Lock
OFF
or
On
EMrgCY CALL
OFF
or
On
rEMInd MS
On
OF
or
SELEct LAn-
guAg
OFF
or
On
Pin inActiv
or
Activ
Phone beeps once every
minute during a call t o remind
you how long you have been
on the phone
Sets the phone to use one of
nine different ringer styles
Sets the phone to automatically answer after two rings
Sets the phone to automatically lock when you turn
power off
Disables/enables the emergency dialing function
g
Sets the phone to alert you of
messages received (with
optional messaging services)
(Function not available on this
phone)
Sets the phone to automatically send a cellular PIN with
the second press of the
button
See
Page
27
27
28
37
29
30
N/A
50
SND
26
9
WXY
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USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS
Using the Call-Time Reminder Tone
The call-time reminder function lets you set the phone to
sound a subtle tone about 50 seconds after you place or answer a call, then once ever y minute after that, to remind you
of how long you have been on the phone. Follow these steps
to enable or disable t he call-time reminder tone.
FCN
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press so
appears (to disable).
4. Press to exit the function menu.
END
Changing the Ringer Style
Your phone has 9 different ringer styles for you to choose
from (to help you distinguish your phone’s ring from that of
another phone, for example). Follow these steps to change
the ringer style.
1. Press .
2. Repeatedly press or until the phone displays
ringEr StyLE
selected ringer style).
3. Press . The phone sounds the currently selected
ringer style , then it displays
4. Press the number keys ( – ) on the phone’s keypad to hear the vari ous ringer styles (or repeatedl y press
or to scroll backward or forward and hear
each of them).
1
#
OnEMIn tMr On
STO
FCN
STO
On
1
#
or
appears (to enable) or so
#
OFF
appears.
CLR
OFF
and a number from 1–9 (the last
SELEct 1–9
1
.
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5. When you hear the ringer style you want to use, press
STO
to select it. The phone displays
ringEr n SEt
(where n is the number of the ringer style you selected).
6. Press to exit the function menu.
END
Using Automatic Answer
The automatic answer function lets you set the phone to automatically answer incoming calls wi thout you having to press
a key. When automatic answer is enabled and the phone receives a call, it rings twice then automatically answers the
call. Begin your conver sation as usual.
Follow these steps to turn the automatic answer function on
or off.
FCN
STO
END
1
#
appears (to enable) or so
On
Auto AnSr OFF
CLR
OFF
1. Press .
2. Repeatedly press or until
or On appears.
3. Press so
appears (to dis able).
4. Press to exit the function menu.
Note:
If automatic answer is enabled and you set the phone
to use a ringer style such as number 6 (see “Changing the
Ringer Style” on Page 27), which sounds f our chirps per ring,
remember that the phone answers only after two
rings
(two
sets of f our chirps, in this case).
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Disabling the Emergency Display
Your phone is preset to display
down to make an em ergency call; however, you c an set
the phone so
1
EMrgCY
does not appear (if you did not store
EMrgCY
when you hold
an emergency number in memor y 01, for example).
Follow these steps to disable (or enable) the emergency dis-
play.
FCN
1. Press .
2. Repeatedly press or until
or
OFF
3. Press so
1
appears.
CLR
#
appears (to disable) or so
OFF
EMrgCY CALL On
STO
On
appears (to enable).
4. Press to exit the function menu.
END
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Using Message Reminder Tones
If your cellular carrier offers a special messaging serv ice, and
you subscribe to that service, your phone is preset to beep
every 2 minutes until you read all new messages.
Notes
:
• If you do not subscribe to a messaging service, the
reminder tone function has no effect on your phone.
• To view the message data sent to your phone by your
cellular carrier, see “Viewing/Recalling Messages” on
Page 41.
Follow these steps to disable or enable the message r eminder tones.
FCN
1
1. Press
2. Repeatedly press or until
or
OFF
3. Press so
appears (to enabl e).
4. Press to exit the function menu.
appears.
CLR
END
.
#
appears (to disable) or so
OFF
REMInd Ms
STO
g
On
On
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USIN G MEM O R Y
Your phone has 40 speed-dial memory locations that can
each hold a phone number of up to 32 digits.
STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS
Note:
If you are unable to complete Steps 2 and 3 within 2
minutes, the phone exits the procedure and it s display goes
blank to conserve battery power. Press , then start
ove r at Step 2.
1. Clear the display (if necessary), enter the phone number
you want to st ore, then press . The phone di splays
LocATn
(location)
_ _
.
2. Within 2 minutes, enter the two-digit memory location
number (01–40) where you want to store the phone
number. The display confirms the memory location you
have chosen.
Notes:
• Remember that your phone uses memory location 01
for one-touch e me rgency dialing. Store only your local
emergency number (such as 911) in that location.
• If you enter a n invalid number (such as 41), the phone
displays
invALid LocATn
, then
reappears. Try again.
3. If you previously stored information in t he selected memory locatio n, or if the phone’s memory is full, the selected
location number and
appear briefly, then the
FULL
phone displays the current ly stored number followed by
ChAngE?
.
To select a different memory location
enter the new memory locat ion number, then press .
STO
END
LocATn _ _
, press ,
END
STO
STO
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To use the selected memory location and replace
informati on currently stored there, press .
STO
the
ONE-TOUCH DIALING
To quickly place a call to any number stored in memory locations 2 or 3 (without pressing ), simply hold down that
SND
number key for about 1 second.
SPEED RECALL/DIALING
If you know the memory number you want to use, simply enter that number (such as 07), then press to quickly place
the call.
If you know the memory number you want to use, but you
want to review the stored information (just to be sure!) before
you place the call, pres s then enter the memory location
RCL
number. The location number and phone number flash on the
display. To pl ace the call, press .
SND
SND
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MEMORY SCROLLING/DIALING
1. Press .
2. Press to start scrolling from the first memory
RCL
OPER
0
1
location, or enter a specific memory number (suc h as 11)
that you want t o start from . The location number foll owed
by
(to indicate scrolling is active) and the stored phone
’
number flash on the display.
Note:
If the memory locat ion you selected is unused, the
location number (
3. Repeatedly press or to scroll forward or
, for example) appears steadily.
03’
#
backward through the numbers.
4. When you see the number you want to use, press
SND
to place the call.
For convenience (so you can see if you have a caller’s phone
number, for example), your phone lets you scroll through
memory while a call is in pr ogress. Simply follow these steps,
but press instead of when you finish.
END
SND
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STO
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CHANGING A NUMBER IN MEMORY
1. Recall the number that you want t o change.
2. Repeatedly press to backspace and erase digits,
CLR
then enter the correct numbers; or simply add digits to
the existing number. Then press and enter the twodigit location number.
3. The selected location number and
appear briefly,
FULL
then the phone displays the currently stored number followed by
Press again within 2 minutes to store the edited
ChAngE?
STO
.
number. The memory location number appears on the
display to confirm the entry.
To exit without changing the number, press .
END
CLEARING A MEMORY
1. Press , then enter the two-digit memory loca-
CLR STO
tion number you want to clear.
2. The selected location number and
appear briefly,
FULL
then the phone displays the currently stored number followed by
ChAngE?
To clear the selected memory, press . The selected
.
STO
memory location number appears on the display to confirm the entry.
To exit without clear ing the selected memory, press .
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END
SND
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USING SCRATCHPAD MEMORY
Your phone’s scratchpad memory lets you temporar il y store a
telephone number on the display during a call. This is handy,
for example, when someone gives you a number dur ing a call
and you don’t have a place to write it down.
To store a number in the scratchpad memory during a call,
simply press the keys to enter that number. After you press
END
to end the call, you can press to immediately dial
the scratchpad memory number.
Note
: Be sure to tell the other party on the call that they will
hear tones as you press the keys to enter the number.
MEMORY DIALING TIPS
Frequently Dialed Area Codes/Prefixes
To reduce the number of keystrokes you use to dial frequent ly called area codes and/or prefixes, store that area code
and/or prefix (including the 1, if necessary) in memory. To
dial a number using that memory, simply recall that memory,
enter the remaining digits of the telephone number you are
calling, then press to place the call.
SND
Banking or Other Phone Services
For convenience, you can store in your phone’s memory the
touch-tone command sequences you use when calling your
bank or other phone services. See “Using Touch-Tone Services” on Page 51.
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SND
STO
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SECURITY FEATURES
LOCKING YOUR PHONE
To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, you can enter a
three-digit code to lock your phone at any time (see “Using
Manual Lock”). For added convenience, you can also set the
phone to automatically lock every time you turn it off (see
“Using Automati c Lock” on Page37).
When the phone is locked,
any key (except ). When the phone is locked and re-
PWR
Loc ’d
appears when you press
ceives a call, it rings as usual. To answer the call, you must
enter the lock code and then press .
Your phone’s preset lock code is 123
. For added security,
you can change the code to one that you can easily remember. See “Changing the Lock Code” on Page 37.
Note
: If you lock your phone then forget the
can enter a six-digit
securi ty
code to display the lock code.
lock
code, you
See “Displaying the Lock Code” on Page 38.
Using Manual Lock
Follow these ste p s to l ock or unlock your phone at any time.
1. Press , then hold down . The phone displays
Loc ?
FCN
.
2. To lock your phone, press within 8 seconds.
Loc ’d
appears on the display.
To exit without locking the phone, press .
Note
: If you do not press within 8 seconds, your
phone automatically exits the lock program without l ocking the phone.
STO
JKL
5
END
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END
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The phone remains locked until you unlock it. To unlock your
phone, simply enter the three-digit lock code. If you make a
mistake, press then try again.
CLR
Using Automatic Lock
The automatic lock feature lets you set your phone to automatically lock each time you turn it on. When automatic lock
is enabled,
Loc ’d
on the phone. You can unl ock the phone as usual at anytime.
Follow these steps to enabl e or disable automatic lock.
1. Press .
FCN
2. Repeatedly press or until the phone displays
Auto Lock On
3. Press so
4. To exit the function menu, pres s .
STO
appears (to disable).
appears after the self test when you turn
1
#
or
On
.
OFF
appears (to enable) or so
CLR
OFF
Changing the Lock Code
For added security, you can change the lock code, but you
must enter a preset 6- digit security code first.
preset security code is 000000
(you cannot change this
code).
Follow these steps to change your phone’s lock code.
Note
: The phone’s display does not change (no characters
appear when you press the keys) until you press in Step
4.
FCN
OPER
1. Press .
0
Your phone’s
STO
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2. Enter the six- digit security code.
3. Enter the new three-digit lock code you want t o use.
4. Press . The phone displays
STO
ChAngEd to
and the
new lock code.
5. When you finish, hold down for about 1 second to
CLR
clear the lock code from the display.
Displaying the Lock Code
If you change your lock code then forget it, you can use your
phone’s preset security code (
lock code.
Follow these ste p s to di splay the current lock code.
Note
: The phone’s display does not change (no characters
appear when you press the keys) until you press in Step
3.
FCN
OPER
1. Press .
0
2. Enter the six- digit security code.
3. Press . The phone displays
RCL
rently set three-digit lock code.
4. When you finish, hold down for about 1 second to
clear the lock code from the display.
000000
) to display the current
LocCode
CLR
RCL
and the cur-
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USING THE SERVICE RESTRICTION
Your phone is preset to let you (or anyone else) dial any type
of number (local or long distance) and freely access any information stored in its memory. To prevent unauthorized use
of your phone, however, you can enter your phone’s preset
security code (
000000
) and set this serv ice restricti on.
Service
Level
Description
1 Calls can be placed only to numbers
stored in memory locations 01–10 by
pressing , the memory number, then
SND
RCL
. Otherwise, the ke ypad is lo cked. Th e
memory cannot be changed.
4 No restricti ons (default set ti ng).
Note
: Your phone i s preset to service level 4.
Follow these steps to change the service restriction level on
your phone.
FCN
OPER
1. Press .
0
2. Enter the six-digit securit y code.
3. Enter the serv ice level (1 or 4) you want to use.
4. Press . The phone displays
where
as
STO
is the service level number you entered (such
n
SErvicE LEvEL 4
).
SErvicE LEvEL n
,
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SPECIAL FEATURES
USING THE MESSAGING FUNCTIONS
Some cellular systems provide services that can send calling
line ID and voice mail not ification to your phone. Your phone
is preprogrammed to work wi th th ese services.
Note:
In order to use these functions on your phone, your
cellular carrier must provide, and you must subscribe to,
these services. Otherwise, selecting or setting them will have
no effect. For more information about these services, call
your cellular carrier.
Overvie w/ R eceiving Messages
When your phone is turned on and receives calling line ID or
voice mail notification data from your cellular carrier, it alternately displ ays:
You See Meaning
xx nEW
YY totAL
Your phone stores each message in a special memory area
called the “message stack.” The message stack can hold up
to 20 messages at once, with messages stored in order from
newest (memory position 1) to oldest (memor y position 20).
40
Number (xx) of new messages received
Total number (YY) of messages currently
stored in the message stack
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Notes:
• If the message stack is full (20 messages are currently
stored) and the phone receives a new message, it automatically stores the new message and deletes the oldest
message in the stack.
• Your phone does not receive messages while it is turned
off. Contact your cellular carrier to find out how the carrier handles undeliverable/queued messages.
Viewing/Recalling Messages
Follow these steps to vi ew or recall a message.
1. Press and release , then hold it down for about 1
second. The phone displays the first (newest) message
in the stack.
If the message is a calling line ID message
briefly displays
ber) then the number of the party that called (up to 14
characters).
If the message i s voice mail notification
plays the message data (such as a message number
and/or number of total/new messages waiting) sent by
your cellular carrier. The type and format of the message
waiting information sent varies by carrier — contact your
cellular carrier for more information.
Note: If there are no messages in the stack, the phone
displays
no MSgS
message displa y. To exit sooner, press .
RCL
, the phone
cId yy
(where yy is the message num-
, the phone di s-
for about 8 seconds then exits the
CLR
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2. To view another message, repeatedly press (to
scroll backwards) or ( to scroll forwards) until that
#
message appears .
3. When you finish, press to exit the message func-
END
tion.
Deleting Messages
To delete an individual message
hold down until the phone displays
CLR
To delete al l messages in the stack
sage, hold down until the phone displays
(briefly) then
CLR
ErASE ALL
, recall that message, then
dELEtEd
.
, while viewing any mes-
dELEtEd
. Then press again to confirm
CLR
the deletion .
When you finish, pr ess to exit the message f unction.
END
USING THE CALL TIMERS
Your phone has three call timers that let you chec k the length
of your calls ( “ai r time”):
Individual call timer
•
answer in minutes and seconds, and automatically
resets each t ime you make or answer a call or turn off
the phone. See “Displaying the Individual Call Timer” on
Page 43.
•
Resettable call timer
answer in minutes, and it can be reset at any time. See
“Using the Resettable Call Timer” on Page 44.
— times each call you make or
— times all the calls you make or
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•
Cumulative call timer
— times the calls you make or
answer in minutes, and it cannot be reset. See “Displaying the Cumulative Call Timer” on Page 44.
Notes:
• Each call t imer begins counting when you hear the first
ring (during an outgoing call) or when your phone rings
to signal an incomi ng call.
• If your phone receives a call but you do not answer it,
each timer resets to the time it had before it received that
incoming call.
Displaying the Individual Call Timer
The individual call timer tracks each call you make in minutes
and seconds, and automatically resets each time you make
or answer a call or when you turn off the phone.
00 45
RCL
to
To display the individual call timer for the last call, press
# #
. The air time of your last call (such as
show 45 seconds) appears for about 15 seconds. Press any
key to clear the display sooner.
RCL
If you press during a call, the air time of the
# #
call flashes on the display until you cl ear the display or end
the call.
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Using the Resettable Call Timer
The resettable call timer tracks the calls you make or answer
in minutes, and it can be reset at any time. You can reset this
timer to coincide with your cellular bi lling statement date, for
example, then tr ack your monthly air ti me .
RCL
To display the resettable call timer, press
#
.
rESEtbL
(resettable) and the number of air time min-
# #
utes accumulated since you last reset the t imer appear.
FCN
OPER
PRS
To reset th e tim e r w h ile it is disp la yed, press
CLR
.
0
To clear the timer from the display, press any key.
Displaying the Cumulative Call Timer
The cumulative call timer tracks all the calls you make or answer in minutes. It cannot be reset.
7
RCL
To display the cumulative call timer, press ,
# #
.
and the num ber of air time minutes accu-
CUMUL
# #
mulated since the first call was made or answered on your
phone appears. Press any key to clear the t imer from the display.
44
RCL
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SELECTING THE ACTIVE PHONE
NUMBER
If you subscribe to two cellular services (for example, competitive cellular systems in your area or cellular systems in
different cities), your dealer programs your phone with two
different phone num bers.
If you have two phone numbers programmed into your
phone, the phone displays one of the following messages
each time you turn it on, to indicate which cellular system
type and phone number are curr ently active.
Phone
Number
1 Non-wireline (type A)
2 Non-wireline (type A)
1 Wireline (type B)
2 Wireline (type B)
Note
: To set the cellular system type, see “Selecting the Cel-
Cellular System Type Display Shows
A1
A2
b1
b2
lular System Type” on Page 48.
To deactivate the phone number currently selected and acti-
STO
vate the other phone number, press . The dis-
#
play briefly blanks, then the cur rently active number appears
to confirm your select ion. To clear the display when you finish, press .
CLR
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Notes:
• Calls can be made on your phone from only one phone
number at a time, and you cannot activate the other
phone number while a cal l i s in pr ogress.
• To receive call s on both numbers at th e same time (if you
subscribe to no-answer transfer or call forwarding service through your cellular carrier), you can set both numbers to forward to the other number if not answered.
Otherwise, a caller who calls the inactive number
receives the st andard “not in service” message.
SETTING THE CELLULAR
SYSTEM TYPE
Each cellular market area has two cellular service providers.
One of the providers is designated
Provider B
from your dealer whether your cellular pr ovider is type A or B.
. When your phone is activated for s ervice, find out
Provider A
and the other
Notes:
• Usually, it is less expensiv e to use the same compan y for
cellular service when you are in your home city and
when you roam (see “Roaming” on Page 49). To do this,
you need to know whether your cellular service provider
is type A or B in your home city and in each city where
you plan to travel.
• It is possible for a cellular service provider to be (or have
agreements with) Provider A in some cities and Provider
B in others.
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Your phone’s selectable system registration function lets you
select one of seven poss ibl e roaming modes:
Roaming Mode Description Display
Standard Mode
system, then i t seeks a non-home type.
If you are using a type A (non-wireline) home system
If you are using a type B (wireli ne) home system
Invert Preference Mod e
non-home type system, then it seeks a home type.
(Select this setting while on the fringe of your home
area or in certain roaming situa tions.)
If your home system is non-wireline (type A):
•
RM
•
RM
•
flashes slowly — call on home system
IU
If your h ome system is wireline (type B):
•
RM
•
RM
•
flashes slowly — call on home system
IU
Home Only Mode
side you r home system.
Scan A Mode
non-wireline (A) systems.
Scan B Mode
wireline (B) systems.
SID Mode
or more preferred systems to use
systems
grammed by dealer; preferred system (SID) featur e
requires special service (contact your cellular carrier).
— the phone first seeks a home type
— the phone first seeks a
flashes rapidly — call on syste m B
flashes slowly — call on home type system
flashes rapidly — call on syste m A
flashes slowly — call on home type system
— the phone will not operate out-
— the phone will operate only within
— the phone will operate only within
— the phone automatically scans for one
one or more
to use. System IDs must be prepro-
not
and
Std Ab
Std bA
SCAnbA
SCAnAb
HOME
SCAn A
SCAn b
P SCAn
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Displaying the Currently Selected
System Type
To display the system type currently sel ected on your phone,
RCL
press . The currently selected system type (such as
) appears for about 8 seconds. To clear the display
HOME
sooner, press .
END
Selecting the Cellular System Type
Note
: If you are unable to complete Steps 2 and 3 within 8
seconds, the display clears without changing the system
type. Start at Step 1 and t ry again.
1. Press . The currently selected system type
RCL
appears.
2. Repeatedly press or until you see the system
#
type you want to use.
3. Press to store the displayed system type.
STO
appears to confi rm the change.
To exit without changing the system type, press .
END
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SEt
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ROAMING
In some areas, the cellular system’s computer automatical ly
recognizes roaming telephones. In other areas, you must
contact the service provider before it can recognize your
phone. The operator needs to know your telephone number,
your phone’s ESN (Electronic Serial Number), and how you
plan to pay for your calls. There is normally an additional
charge for roaming calls.
Note
: Your phone’s ESN is under the phone’s battery; however, the roaming cellular service provider can usually automatically determine your phone’s ESN when you call.
When you roam,
phone is using a home-type cellular system. The indicator
flashes rapi dly when the phone is using a cellular s ystem that
is different from your home system.
flashes slowly on the di splay when the
RM
USING CELLULAR SYSTEM
PIN DIALING
Your cellular carrier might require that you use a personal
identification number (PIN) when you make calls. This number assures t he cellular system that the person placing the
call is an authorized user.
Contact your cellular service provider to determine if a PIN is
required and obtain the PIN (seven digits or less) to place
calls through the cellular system you subscribe to. If a PIN is
required, follow the steps in “Storing Speed Dial Numbers” on
Page 31 to store your PIN in memory 07, then follow the
steps in “Enabling/Disabling PIN Dialing” on Page 50 to enable PIN dialing on your phone.
49
END
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Notes:
• Enable PIN dialing on your phone only if it is required by
your cellular provider.
• You must store your PIN in memory 07, otherwise your
phone cannot properly make calls through your cellular
system.
• If you enter a service area which does not r equire PIN
dialing, disable PIN dialing on your phone.
Enabling/Disabling PIN Dia ling
FCN
1. Press .
2. Repeatedly press or until the phone displays
Pin inActiv
3. Press so
inActiv
4. To exit the function menu, press .
1
or
Activ
STO
Activ
appears (to enable) or so
appears (t o disable).
#
.
CLR
Making a Call Using Your PIN
1. With PIN dialing enabled, dial or speed dial the number
you want to call, as usual, then press .
2. When you hear the tones (2 beeps), press again.
The phone automatically sends your PIN code to finish
dialing the call.
Note: If you did not store your PIN in memory 07, or you
stored an incorrect PIN,
InvALId PIn
your PIN is correct, then try again.
50
SND
SND
appears. Be sure
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USING THE PHONE WITH HANDSFREE
EQUIPMENT
Your phone is preprogrammed to work with most optional
handsfree equipment in your vehicle that lets you automatically switch from handset to handsfree mode when you place
the phone in the handsfree holder.
Some handsfree equipment might require you to turn off
(mute) the phone’s microphone when switching to handsfree,
using the pr ocedure described in “Using Mute” on Page 20.
See the owner’s manual provided with your handsfree equi pment for more information, or contact your local RadioShack
store for assis tance.
USING TOUCH-TONE SERVICES
To use your cellular phone to control answering machines
and special telephone services (such as bank-by-phone or
voicemail), simply enter touch-tone commands using your
phone’s keypad aft er the service answers (and when prompted).
Or, you can store the service’s command sequence in a
memory location, then foll ow these steps after the service answers (for each sequen ce you want to send).
1. Recall the memory location that contains the command
sequence.
RCL
2. Press .
SND
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Adding a Pause
Some services, such as voicemail, require you to enter an access code then wait before entering additional digits. To include one or more pauses in a sequence when storing it in
memory, press
phone displays
FCN
SND
so o appears, then press . The
o
wherever you insert a pause.
STO
Note
: If you do not press within 8 seconds, the display
STO
clears to conserve battery power. If this happens, simply
press the key for the next digit you want to enter or store. The
characters you previously entered appear along with the
pause you just entered.
When you send a sequence with pauses stored in it, the
phone stops at each place in the sequence where you entered a pause. To send the next group of numbers in the sequence, press again.
SND
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the phone’s power does not come on or stay on:
• Make sure the battery is properly installed and charged.
• Be sure the contacts on the battery are cl ean, If they are
not, clean them with a soft clot h or pencil eraser.
• The battery charge might be too low for oper ati on. Check
the display and list en for the low battery warning tones.
If the power comes on, but the phone does not work:
• Make sure that the antenna is fully extended.
• Be sure you selected the correct cellular system type
(see “Setting the Cellular System Type” on Page 46).
• Make sure that functions you might have previously
selected (but forgotten) are not causing the phone to
operate differently than you expect it to (see “Function
Stat us Quick-Re view” on Page 25).
• Check the display for error mess ages.
If you see an error mes sage that is not covered in any secti on
in this Owner’s Manual, or if your phone does not seem to be
operating properly, contact your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
TRAFFIC SAFETY
• Do not use a handheld phone while driving a vehicle. If
using a handheld phone, park the vehicle before taking
or mak ing a call.
• Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the
phone on the passenger seat or where it can brea k loose
in a collision or sudden stop.
• Never install a phone alert device that operates your
vehicle’s lights or horn. This is illegal in most areas.
Remember, always put road safety first!
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
• Remember to follow all special regulations and always
turn off your phone whenever you are required to do so,
or when it might cause int erference or be dangerous.
• Any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular
phones, might interfere with inadequately protected
medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions.
Other electronic equipment might also be subject to
interference.
• As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, for
your safety, only use your phone in the normal operating
position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over
your shoulder) .
• Turn off the phone while getting gasoline (at a filling station). Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment
in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas),
chemical plants, or ar ound blasting operations.
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• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explo-
sive materials in the same compartment as a cellular
phone or any of its parts or accessories.
• Only qualified personnel should install or service the
phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service might be
dangerous and could inv alidate the phone’s warranty.
• Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-lock
braking systems, electronic cruise cont rol systems, and
other electronic systems can malfunction due to the lack
of protection from radio signals. Check regularly that all
cellular phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and
operating properly.
• Turn off your cellular phone when in an aircraft. The use
of cellular phones in an aircraft might be dangerous to
the operation of the aircraft, disrupt cellular networks,
and is illegal.
Failure to observe t hese instructions could lead t o suspension or denial of cellular telephone services, legal action, or
both.
EMERGENCY CALLS
IMPORTANT!
using radio signals, cellular, and land-line networks, as well
as user-programmed functions. These factors make it impossible to guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you
should never rely solel y upon any cellular phone for ess ential
communications (such as medical emergencies).
Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be
turned on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal
strength.
This phone, like any cellular phone, operates
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You might not be able to make emergency calls on all cellular
phone networks or when certain network services or phone
features are set. Check with your local ser vice providers.
FCC REGULATIONS
A cellular phone might cause TV or radio interference, even
when it is operating properly. The FCC can require you to
stop using your cellular phone if you cannot eliminate the interference. If you need assistance, contact your local RadioShack store.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmf u l interference.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack CT-501 Handheld Flip-Style Cellular Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.
The following suggestions will help you care for your phone
so you can enjoy it for years.
• Keep the phone and all of its parts and accessories out
of the reach of childre n.
• Keep the phone dry. Liquids might contain minerals that
corrode electronic cir cuits.
• Do not use or store the phone in dust y, dirty areas. its
moving parts can be damaged.
• Do not store the phone in hot areas. Temperature
extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt plastic parts.
• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone
warms up (to its normal operating temperature), moisture can form inside the phone, which could damage the
phone’s elect ronic circuits .
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling
can break internal circuit boards.
• Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean your phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and invalidate your phone’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your
phone is not performing as i t should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimens io ns ....... .. ... .......... ......... ... ...... 55/8 × 23/8 × 11/2 Inches
Weight (with Supplied Battery) .................................. .. 9.6 oz
(272 g)
Transmitting Power .................................. 0.6W + 2dB – 4dB
Operating Voltage ........... ........... .........................µ5.2–7.5 DC
Internal Battery......................................................... 6.0V DC
Input to AC Charger ........................ .. .. .. .................. 110V AC
Frequency Band ............... .. ........ .. ........... 824–849 MHz (TX)
869–894 MHz (RX)
Specifications are typical; individual unit s might vary. Specifications are subject t o change and improvem ent without notice.
PATENT INFORMATION
This phone is manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents.
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4127824 4626309 D296187 4972432 D328302 5263052
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4138681 4629829 4764737 4975808 5142696 5278994
4193036 4630304 D297734 4984290 5146620 D343173
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4327319 4636741 D299136 D315543 5150359 5287555
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4369522 4649543 4800348 5004992 5157693 5301365
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4390963 4654655 4809356 5008925 5164652 D348880
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4389265 4662691 4811404 D316859 5175759 5359696
4400584 4667333 4827226 5017856 5175874 5361400
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4400585 4668917 4827507 5018188 D332261 5363071
D270835 4670747 4829274 5020091 5182749 5365549
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DISPLAY MESSAGE GLOSSARY
Message Description See
Page(s)
’
o
Auto Ansr
Auto Lock
A1
A2
b1
b2
CALL
ChAngE?
ChAngEd to
EMrgCY
EMrgCY Call
FULL
Auto HF On
(Apostrophe) Memory scrolling
active
Shows a paus e st or e d in me m o ry 52
Automa tic answer 28
Automatic lock 37
Two-system operation; non-wire-
line s ystem is active, using phone
number 1
Two-system operation; non-wireline s ystem is active, using phone
number 2
Two-system operation; wi reline system is ac tive, using phone number
1
Two-system operation; wi reline system is ac tive, using phone number
2
Call now be in g, or w as prev io us ly,
received
Memory prompt to caution before
overwriting previously stored information
Appears when you change the preset lock code
Emergency call in progress
(using )
Emergency dialing display sta tus 29
Requested memory is full 31
Handsfr e e op er a tio n enabled 25
1
33
45
45
45
45
18
31
38
20
60
g
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e Description See
Messa
HOME
LEvEl 1 or 4
LocCode
Loc’d
Lo bAt
MutE
on
OnEMIn tMr
Pin Activ or
inActiv
P SCAn
rEdiAL
rEMInd MSg
SCAn A
SCAn Ab
SCAn b
SCAn bA
Std Ab
Std bA
Home system-type selected 47
Service restriction level currently
selected
Appears before lock code 38
Phone is locked 36
Battery power is low 13
Microphone is turned off 20
Appears when display is clear 15
Call-time re minder tone 27
PIN dialing function enabled or dis-
abled
Specific cellular ID required (sys-
tem-typ e selected)
Automatic redial in pr ogress 22
Message reminder tones 30
Non-wireline A system-type
selected
A then B scan system-type selected 47
Wireli ne B scan system-type
selected
B then A scan system-type selected 47
Standa r d no n- wi r el in e sy stem-typ e
selected
Standard wireline system-type
selected
Pa
e(s)
39
50
47
47
47
47
47
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) y ear from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-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
TO ANY LIABILITY , LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR AR ISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
DAMAGES RESULTING 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion 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 RadioShac k
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) ref und 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 s ervice. 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) a ny 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.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We S ell
3/97
A Division of Tandy Corporation
RadioShack
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
68P09398A54-A
7/28/97 - RGC
10/97 Printed in the USA
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