Radio Shack Digital Answering System with Caller ID Deluxe and 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone, 43-3807 Owner's Manual

Integrated Digital Answering
System

with Caller ID Deluxe and 2.4 GHz
Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless
Phone

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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Important Information

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

WARNING:

shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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Important:

one require AC power to operate. When the
AC power is off, you cannot dial out or re­ceive incoming calls using your phone. For
this reason, the phone should not be your
only telephone. To be safe, you should also
have a phone that does not require AC pow­er to operate (not a cordless phone) so you
can still make and receive calls if there is an
AC power failure.

To reduce the risk of fire or

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu­lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to con­stitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accom­panying this product.

Cordless phones such as this

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

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©

2001 RadioShack Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

Some cordless phones operate at frequen­cies that might cause interference to nearby
TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
interference, the base of the cordless phone
should not be placed near or on top of a TV
or VCR.

IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION

To use the system’s Caller ID and Call Wait­ing features, you must be in an area where
those services are available and you must
subscribe to those services through your lo­cal phone company.

Where Caller ID is offered, one or more op­tions are generally available:

• caller’s number only

• caller’s name only

• caller’s name and number

READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION

We have designed your system to conform
to federal regulations, and you can connect it
to most telephone lines. However, each de­vice that you connect to the phone line draws
power from the phone line. We refer to this
power draw as the device’s ringer equiva­lence number, or REN. The REN is on the
bottom of the base.

If you are using more than one phone or oth­er device on the line, add up all the RENs. If
the total is more than five (three in rural ar­eas), your phones might not ring. If ringer op­eration is impaired, remove a device from the
line.

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Important Information

FCC STATEMENT

Your answering system complies with Part
68 of the
quest, provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company. These
numbers are on the bottom of the base.

You must not connect your system to any of
the following:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

FCC Rules

. You must, upon re-

Your phone 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:

• Move the phone away from the receiver.

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits
for the phone and the receiver.

Consult your local RadioShack store if the
problem still exists. If you cannot eliminate
the interference, the FCC requires that you
stop using your phone.

• most electronic key phone systems

Note:

Your telephone operates on standard
radio frequencies, as allocated by the FCC.
Even though the security access-protection
code prevents unauthorized use of your
phone line, it is possible for other radio units
operating on similar frequencies within a cer­tain area to unintentionally intercept your
conversations and/or cause interference.
This lack of privacy can occur with any cord­less phone.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

In the unlikely event that your phone causes
problems on the phone line, the phone com­pany can temporarily discontinue your ser­vice. If this happens, the phone company
attempts to notify you in advance. If advance
notice is not practical, the phone company
notifies you as soon as possible and advises
you of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes
to its lines, equipment, operations, or proce­dures that could affect the operation of this
telephone. The telephone company notifies
you of these changes in advance, so you can
take the necessary steps to prevent interrup­tion of your telephone service.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in protection circuits
to reduce the risk of damage from surges in
telephone line and power line current. These
protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC
requirements. However, lightning striking the
telephone or power lines can damage your
telephone.

Lightning damage is not common. Neverthe­less, if you live in an area that has severe
electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug
your system when storms approach to re­duce the possibility of damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, ba­sic safety precautions should always be fol­lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

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

3. Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.

Important Information

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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 attach 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 bathtub, 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 near or
over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.

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 serviceman when service or
repair work is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other risks. Incor­rect reassembly 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:

• When the power cord plug is dam-

aged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

• If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

• If the product does not operate nor-

mally 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

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Important Information

technician to restore the product to
normal operation.

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

• 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.

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

BATTERY SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and battery
charger.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a
fire. The cell may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive
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 with or
identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in the instruction
manual provided for this product.

Important Information

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Contents

Features .................................................................................................................................. 8

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

Mounting the System ...................................................................................................... 10

On a Desk .................................................................... .................................... ........ 10

On a Wall Plate or Wall ............................................................................................ 11

Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack ................................................. 12

Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................................. 13

Turning the Base’s Ringer On and Off ............................................................................ 13

Setting the Handset’s Ringer Tone/Volume ..................................................................... 13

Setting the Number of Rings ........................................................................................... 14

Setting the Day/Time ....................................................................................................... 14

Setting Auto Talk ............................................................................................................. 14

Turning Caller ID/Call Waiting On or Off ......................................................................... 14

Storing Your Area Code .................................................................................................. 15

Telephone Operation ....................................... ..................................................................... 16

Adjusting the Handset Volume ........................................................................................ 16

Selecting the Channel ..................................................................................................... 16

Answering Calls with the Speakerphone ......................................................................... 16

Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ...................................................... 16

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

Using Flash ........................................................... .................................... ... ................... 17

Using Redial .................................................................................................................... 17

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................................. 17

Paging ............................................................................................................................. 17

Using a Headset ................................... .................................... ... ... ................................. 17

Memory Dialing ............................................................................................................... 18

Storing a Name and Number in Memory ................................................................. 18

Editing or Deleting a Number in Memory ................................................................. 19

Entering a Pause ....................... ... ... .................................... ... ... .............................. 19

Reviewing Memory Numbers ................................................................................... 19

Dialing a Memory Number ....................................................................................... 20

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ............................................................................... 20

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....................................................................... 20

Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................................... 20

Call Waiting Options Service ........................................................................................... 20

Using Call Waiting Options ...................................................................................... 21

Using Ask to Hold .................................................................................................... 21

Using Conference ........................................................... .. ..................................... .. 21

Reviewing Caller ID Records .......................................................................................... 22

Caller ID Messages ......................................................................................................... 22

Adding/Deleting the Area Code ....................................................................................... 22

Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ....................................................................... 23

Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory ............................................................................ 23

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Contents

Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................................. 23

Answering System Operation ............................................................................................. 24

Setting the Record Time ................................................................................................. 24

Selecting the Outgoing Message .................................................................................... 24

Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 24

Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls .............................................................. 24

Screening Calls .............................................................................................................. 25

Recording Incoming Messages ...................................................................................... 25

Recording a Memo ......................................................................................................... 25

Recording a Conversation .............................................................................................. 25

Playing Messages .......................................................................................................... 26

Adjusting the Answering System’s Volume .................................................................... 26

Deleting Messages ......................................................................................................... 26

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

Setting the PIN ............................................................................................................... 26

Using the Toll-Saver ........... ... .................................... ... ... .................................... ... ... ..... 27

Using Remote Commands ....................... ...................................................................... 27

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 29

Care ................................................................................................................................ 31

Contents

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Features

Your RadioShack 2.4 GHz Digital Spread
Spectrum Cordless Telephone and Digital
Answering System uses advanced technolo­gy to give you superior audio quality and ex­tended range.

The answering system’s Caller ID unit
records each caller’s telephone number (and
name, if available in your area) and the date
and time of the call, as provided by your local
phone company to Caller ID service sub­scribers. If you subscribe to Call Waiting and
Caller ID, the answering system can show
you the incoming caller information, even
when you are already talking on the phone.

The answering system stores up to 18 min­utes of messages on a computer chip and
records each message’s day and time. This
gives you advanced capabilities over tape­based 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 o per­ate your answering system from a touch-tone
phone (or from a rotary phone with a pocket
tone dialer).

TELEPHONE FEATURES

3-Line Liquid Crystal Display

view an entire Caller ID record on one
screen.

20 Number Memory Dialing

store 20 numbers in memory for easy dialing.

Headset Jack

with a headset (available at your local Ra­dioShack store).

Page

— lets you send a paging signal from
the base to the handset to page someone or
locate the handset if you misplace it.

35 Channels

channel when you make or answer a call.
You can also manually change channels dur­ing a call.

Security Access-Protection Code

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

Ringer Volume Control

from four ringer tone/volume settings on the
handset or you can turn the ringer off.

Volume Controls

ume you hear through the handset.

Long Battery Life

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

— for optional hands-free use

— automatically selects a clear

— let you adjust the vol-

— the supplied battery

— lets you

— lets you

— helps

— lets you select

2.4 GHz Operation

and less interference than many other cord­less phones.

Spread Spectrum Technology

the signal across several frequencies, pro­viding additional security for your phone con­versations.

Caller ID Memory

ID records.

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— provides longer range

— stores up to 50 Caller

— spreads

Tone/Pulse Dialing

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

3-Number Redial

any of the last three numbers dialed.

Auto Talk

can answer a call simply by lifting the hand­set from the base.

Features

— you can set the phone so you

— lets you use either

— lets you quickly redial

Any Key Answer

so you can press any key to answer a call
when the handset is away from the base.

— you can set the phone

Adjustable Ring Number

answering system to answer after three or
five rings.

— lets you set the

Hearing-Aid Compatibility

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

— lets you use

ANSWERING SYSTEM
FEATURES

Day/Time Stamp

time each message was recorded.

Two Prerecorded Messages

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

Announcement Only

nouncement for callers to hear, without re­cording their messages.

Message Counter

messages the answering system has record­ed.

Programmable PIN

digit personal identification number (PIN) to
secure remote operation.

Room Monitor

the room the answering system is in located
for 15 seconds.

— records the day and

— give you

— lets you play an an-

— shows the number of

— you can set a two-

— lets you remotely monitor

Toll-Saver

charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages.

Digital Volume Control

adjust the speakerphone and message play­back.

— lets you avoid unnecessary

— lets you precisely

Call Screening

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

Memo Recording

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

Phone Pick-Up Detection

ing when you pick up any phone on the same
line as the answering system, and resets to
answer the next call.

— lets you listen as a caller

— lets you leave messag-

— stops record-

Features

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Installation

MOUNTING THE SYSTEM

You can place the answering system’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 AC outlet

• near a modular telephone line jack

• out of the way of normal activities

• away from electrical machinery, electri­cal appliances, metal walls or filing cabi­nets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and
room monitors

• away from other cordless phones

The base’s location affects the phone’s
range. If you have a choice of several loca­tions, try each to see which provides the best
performance.

Note:

The handset window has plastic film
on it to protect it during shipment. Carefully
peel off the film before using your phone.

Cautions:

Your system connects directly to a modular
telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring
does not have a modular jack, you can up­date the wiring yourself using jacks and
adapters (available at your local RadioShack
store), or have the telephone company up­date the wiring for you. You must use com­patible modular jacks that are compliant with
Part 68 of

Note:

installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate
jack).

FCC Rules

The USOC number of the jack to be

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On a Desk

Follow these steps when you place the base
on a desk or table.

1. Insert the
bracket’s tabs
into the base’s
upper set of
tab slots. Press
the bracket’s
clips, lower
them into the
clip slots, then
release the clips.

You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 9V DC

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and delivers at least 400 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fit the system’s
jack. The supplied adapter meets these
specifications. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications could
damage the system or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the
system before you connect it to AC
power. When you finish, disconnect the
adapter from AC power before you dis­connect it from the system.

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DC IN 9V

Installation

2. Plug one end of the supplied long modu­lar cord into the
back of the base.

3. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a
modular phone line jack.

4. Route the modular cord through the
strain relief hook on the bracket.

5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel
plug into the
the base.

TEL LINE

DC IN 9V

jack on the

jack on the back of