Radio Shack Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone User Manual

2.4 GHz 2-Line Digital Spread
Spectrum Cordless Phone

with Call Waiting/Caller ID

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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Important Information

This telephone 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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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.

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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION

We have designed your phone to conform to
federal regulations, and you can connect it to
most telephone lines. However, each phone
and each device, such as a telephone or an­swering machine, that you connect to the
telephone line draws power from the tele­phone line. We refer to this power draw as

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the device's ringer equivalence number, or
REN. The REN is on the bottom of your
phone.

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

Important:

one require AC power to operate. When the
AC power is off, you cannot dial out or re­ceive incoming calls using your cordless
phone. For this reason, this 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.

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.

Cordless phones such as this

FCC STATEMENT

Your phone complies with Part 68 of

Rules

. You must, upon request, provide the
FCC registration number and the REN to
your telephone company. Both numbers are
on the bottom of your phone.

Note:

You must not connect your phone to:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key telephone systems

FCC

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Important Information

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

Rules

. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful inter­ference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interfer­ence will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful inter­ference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

FCC

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 phone when storms approach to reduce
the possibility of damage.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or
an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your cord­less phone.

In the unlikely event that this 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

Important Information

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.

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

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has been disconnected at the network
interface.

6. Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.

7. Do not fix the AC power supply cord to
building surfaces with metal fittings (if
the product has an AC power cord).

8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean­ers or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

9. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

10. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the
product.

11. Slots and openings in the cabinet and
the back or bottom are provided for ven­tilation. To protect it from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed 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.

14. Do not overload wall outlets and exten­sion cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

15. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk
of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.

16. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this product. Take it to
a qualified service technician when ser­vice or repair work is required. Opening
or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other risks. Incor­rect 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 damaged
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 normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are cov­ered by the operating instructions
because improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a quali­fied technician to restore the product to
normal operation.

13. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be stepped on.

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Important Information

• 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:

read and follow these instructions.

1. Use only the appropriate type and size

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery

4. Exercise care in handling the battery

5. Charge the battery pack provided or

To reduce the risk of fire or injury,

battery pack specified in the instruction
manual provided for this product.

fire. The cell may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.

pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes or
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

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.

identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in the instruction
manual provided for this product.

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

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Important Information

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Contents

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

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

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

Connecting to the Phone Lines ................................................................................ 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting Caller ID/Call Waiting .......................................................................................... 14

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

Basic Operation .................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Handset ................................... ................................. ... ... ................................. 16

Making a Call ............................. ... ... ................................. ... ... ................................. 16

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

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

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

Using the Speakerphone ................................................................................................. 16

Making a Call ............................. ... ... ................................. ... ... ................................. 16

Answering a Call ...................................................................................................... 17

Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume ....................................................................... 17

Using Mute .......................................................... .................................. ... ................ 17

Putting a Call on Hold ..................................................................................................... 17

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

Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone ................................................................... 18

Making a Conference Call ............................................................................................... 18

3-Way Conferencing ................................................................................................ 18

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

Using the Phone with Extension Phones ........................................................................ 19

Using Redial .................................................................................................................... 19

Using Flash ............................ ... ................................. ... .................................. ... ............. 19

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

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

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

Memory Dialing ..................................................................................................................... 21

Storing a Number in Memory .......................................................................................... 21

In the Handset ................................................................ .. .................................. ... .. 21

Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handset’s Memory .......................................... 22

In the Base ..................................................... ................................. ......................... 22

Entering a Pause ..................................................................................... ... .. ........... 22

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Contents

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....................................................................... 23

Reviewing Memory Numbers (Handset Only) ................................................................ 23

Dialing a Memory Number .............................................................................................. 23

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................. ... ................................. 23

Caller ID Operation (Handset Only) .................................................................................... 24

Reviewing Caller ID Records .......................................................................................... 24

Caller ID Messages ........................................................................................................ 24

Adding/Deleting the Area Code ...................................................................................... 25

Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ...................................................................... 25

Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory ............................................................................ 25

Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................................. 25

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 26

Care .............................................................................................................................. .. 27

Contents

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Features

Your RadioShack 2.4 GHz 2-Line Digital
Spread Spectrum Cordless Speakerphone
uses advanced cordless telephone technolo­gy to give you superior audio quality and ex­tended range. The phone lets you place an d
receive calls on two separate telephone
lines. It is designed to exacting standards
that ensure reliability, long life, and outstand­ing performance.

The phone’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 with Caller ID,
the phone can show you the incoming caller
information, even when you are already on
the phone.

Your phone has these features:

2.4 GHz Operation

with 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 (40 for each line).

Speakerphone

calls without using the handset.

Dual Keypads

phone’s handset and base let you use either
keypad to make and answer calls or use the
phone’s features.

Backlight

when you press a button or when a call
comes in to facilitate operation in a dark
room.

— lights the handset’s keypad

— provides longer range

— spreads

— stores up to 80 Caller

— lets you make or answer

— a set of keys on both the

40-Number Memory Dialing

store up to 40 numbers in memory (30 on the
handset and 10 on the base) for easy dialing.

Paging/Two-Way Intercom System

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

3-Line Liquid Crystal Display

view an entire Caller ID record on one
screen.

Volume Control

ume you hear through the handset.

Adjustable Ringer

or low volume for the ringers or turn it off on
the handset and the base.

Facedown or Faceup Handset Charging

— you can place the handset on the base
facedown or faceup.

Ample Talk and Standby Time

plied battery pack provides 6 hours of contin­uous talk time or 7 days of standby time
(when fully charged).

35 Channels

channel when you make or answer a call.

Security Access-Protection Code

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

Two-Line Telephone System

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

— lets you adjust the vol-

— lets you choose high

— automatically selects a clear

— lets you

— lets

— lets you

— the sup-

— auto-

— lets you

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Features

Line Status Indicators

available, in use, or on hold.

— show if a line is

Headset Jack

calls with handsfree convenience using an
optional headset.

Auto Talk

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

Any Key Answer

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

Redial

— lets you quickly redial any of the
last three numbers dialed on the handset, or
the last number dialed on the base.

Flash

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

Tone/Pulse Dialing

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

Hearing-Aid Compatibility

your phone with hearing aids by setting the
handset volume to loud.

— lets you make or answer

— you can set the phone so you

— you can set the phone

— lets you use your

— lets you use

IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION

To use the phone’s Caller ID and Caller ID
with 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

Features

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