Radio Shack Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System, 43-3805 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
Digital Spread Spectrum
Cordless Telephone
with Digital Answering System
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Contents
Features .................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 8
Mounting the Phone .......................................................................................................... 8
On a Desk Top ........................................................................................................... 8
On a Wall Plate or Wall .............................................................................................. 9
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack .................................................................... 10
Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................................. 11
Turning the Base’s Ringer On and Off ............................................................................ 11
Setting the Number of Rings ........................................................................................... 12
A Quick Look at the Handset .......................................................................................... 12
Setting the Ringer’s Tone and Volume ............................................................................ 12
Setting the Day/Time ....................................................................................................... 12
Operation .............................................................................................................................. 13
Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................................ 13
Selecting the Channel ..................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Handset Volume ............................................................................................ 13
Answering Calls Using the Speakerphone ...................................................................... 13
Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ...................................................... 13
Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone ................................................................... 14
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................................. 14
Using Redial .................................................................................................................... 14
Using Mute ...................................................................................................... ................ 14
Using Flash ..................................................... ... ... .......................................................... 14
Paging ............................................................................................................................. 14
Memory Dialing .......................................................... ... ..................................... ............. 15
Storing a Number in Memory ................................................................................... 15
Entering a Pause .................................................................... ................................. 15
Dialing a Memory Number ....................................................................................... 15
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ...................................................... ... ... ................... 15
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....................................................................... 16
Using a Headset ....................................................................... ..................................... .. 16
Answering System Operation ............................................................................................. 16
Selecting the Outgoing Message .................................................................................... 16
Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 17
Setting the Record Time ................................................................................................. 17
Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls .............................................................. 17
Screening Calls ............................................................................................................... 17
Recording Incoming Messages ....................................................................................... 17
Recording a Memo .......................................................................................................... 18
Recording a Conversation ............................................................................................... 18
Playing Messages ........................................................................................................... 18
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2000 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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Adjusting the Answering System’s Volume .................................................................... 18
Deleting Messages ......................................................................................................... 18
Setting the Remote Operation PIN ................................................................................. 19
Remote Operation .......................................................................................................... 19
Using the Toll-Saver ................................................................ ... .................................... 19
Using Remote Commands ................................ .................................... ... ...................... 19
Remote Commands ................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 21
Care ................................................................................................................................ 22
IMPORTANT
Cordless phones such as this one require
AC power to operate. When the AC power is
off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming
calls using your phone. To be safe, you
should also have a phone that does not need
AC power to operate (not a cordless phone)
so you can still make and receive calls if
there is an AC power failure.
When AC power is lost, the phone loses the
security access-protection code connection
between the base and the handset. When
power is restored, put the handset on the
base briefly to restore this connection so you
can use the handset.
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone to conform to
federal regulations and you can connect it to
most phone lines. However, each device that
you connect to the telephone line draws
power from the line. We refer to this power
draw as the phone’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 the RENs. If the
total is more than five (three in rural areas),
your phones might not ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove one of the devices
from the line.
This telephone has been tested and found to
comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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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FCC STATEMENT
Your telephone complies with Part 68 of
FCC
Rules
. Upon request, you must provide the
phone’s FCC registration number and REN
to your telephone company. These numbers
are on the bottom of the base.
Note:
You must not connect your telephone
to:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
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.
Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To
determine whether your phone is causing the
interference, turn off your phone. If the interference goes away, your phone is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your phone away from the
receiver
• connecting your phone to an AC outlet
that is on a different electrical circuit
from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store
for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your
phone.
Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that might cause interference to
nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or
on top of a TV or VCR.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current.
This lightning protection meets or exceeds
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 during storms 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.
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4. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
5. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
6. Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
7. Do not fix the AC power supply cord to
building surfaces with metal fittings (if
the product has an AC power cord).
8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
9. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
10. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
11. Slots and openings in the cabinet and
the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed 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 voltages 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 services
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 adjustments of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a quali-
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fied 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 while in the vicinity of the leak.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury,
read and follow these instructions.
1. Use only the appropriate type and size
battery pack specified in the instruction
manual provided for this product.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a
fire. The cell may explode. 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 handing 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.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and battery
charger.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Features
Your RadioShack 900 MHz Digital Spread
Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Digital
Answering System uses advanced cordless
telephone technology to give you superior
audio quality and extended range. Its headset jack lets you connect an optional headset
for hands-free convenience.
The Digital Answering System has about a
18 minute record capacity and stores all
messages on a microchip. This gives you advanced capabilities over tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete
individual messages and save the rest. Because your answering system is fully digital,
there are no tapes to bother with, no tape
mechanisms to wear out, and no lost messages if power fails.
The remote operation feature lets you access your answering system from a touchtone phone, and guides you through system
operation with voice prompts.
TELEPHONE FEATURES
Spread Spectrum Technology
— spreads
the signal across several frequencies, providing additional security for your phone conversations.
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Features
900 MHz
— provides longer range and less
interference than many other cordless
phones.
20 Channels
—automatically selects a clear
channel when you make or answer a call.
You can also manually change channels during a call.
Ample Talk and Standby Time
— the supplied battery (when fully charged) provides
about 6 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time.
Facedown or Faceup Handset Charging
— you can place the handset on the base
facedown or faceup.
10-Number Memory Dialing
— lets you
store 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing.
Page
— lets you send a signal from the base
to the handset to page someone or to help
you locate the handset if you have misplaced
it.
Volume Control
— lets you adjust the vol-
ume you hear through the handset.
Programmable Ringer
— choose from four
tone/volume settings for the handset’s ringer.
Security Access-Protection Code
— prevents other cordless phone users from using
your phone line while the handset is off the
base.
Tone or Pulse Dialing
— lets you use your
phone with tone or pulse (rotary) dialing and
lets you switch from pulse to tone dialing for
long-distance, bank-by- phone, or other special services.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility
— lets you use
your phone with hearing aids that have T
(telephone) switch.
ANSWERING SYSTEM
FEATURES
Day/Time Stamp
— records the day and
time each message was recorded.
Message Counter
— shows the number of
messages the answering system has recorded.
Call Screening
— lets you listen as a caller
leaves a message so you can decide whether or not to answer the call.
Programmable PIN
— you can set a twodigit personal identification number (PIN) for
secure remote operation.
Adjustable Ring Number
— lets you set the
answering system to answer after three or
five rings.
Two Prerecorded Messages
— gives you
the option of using one of two prerecorded
outgoing messages or recording your own.
Announcement Only
— lets you play an announcement for callers to hear, without recording their messages.
Memo Recording
— lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office. You can also record your phone
conversation.
Phone Pick-Up Detection
— stops recording when you pick up any phone on the same
line as the answering system, and resets to
answer the next call.
Toll-Saver
— lets you avoid unnecessary
charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages.
Digital Volume Control
— lets you precisely
adjust the speakerphone and message playback.
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Installation
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the telephone’s base on a
desk or table, 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.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 9V DC
and delivers at least 350 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fit the telephone's
DC IN 9V
jack. The supplied adapter meets these
specifications. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications
could damage the telephone or the
adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
telephone before you connect it to AC
power. When you finish, disconnect the
adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the telephone.
Notes:
• Your telephone connects directly to a
modular telephone line jack. If your
phone line jack is not a modular jack,
you can update the wiring yourself,
using jacks and adapters available at
your local RadioShack store. Or, you
can let the phone company update the
wiring for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall
plate).
On a Desk Top
1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the
TEL LINE
jack on the
back of the base.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a
modular telephone line jack.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel
plug into the
DC IN 9V
jack on the back of
the base.
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4. Route the adapter’s cord through the
strain relief slot on the bottom of the
base.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
On a Wall Plate or Wall
1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the
base’s upper tab slots as shown, then
press down on the bracket’s latches and
insert them into the lower slots.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the
TEL LINE
jack on the
back of the base as in “On a Desk Top”
on Page 8.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel
plug into the
DC IN 9V
jack as in “On a
Desk Top” on Page 8.
4. Route the adapter and modular cords
through the grooves on the bracket.
5. Plug the modular cord’s other end into
the wall plate jack, then align the
bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall
plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
7. Press and lift out the handset holder, flip
it over as shown, then snap it back into
place so it holds the handset.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Note:
To mount the telephone directly on a
wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the
bottom of the base. Follow the steps under
“On a Wall Plate or Wall,” then apply these
additional instructions for placement on a
wall.
1. Drill two holes 3
15
/
16
inches (100 mm) apart.
Then thread a screw
into each hole, letting
the heads extend about
5
/16 inch (8 mm) from
the wall.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the
TEL LINE
jack at the
back of the base.
315/
16
5
/
16
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3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the base
downward to secure it.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK
The telephone comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack installed in the
handset, but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must connect the battery
pack, then charge it for about 24 hours.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. Plug the battery pack’s connector
into the socket in the compartment. The
connector fits only one way.
3. Put the battery pack in the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, simply place the
handset on the base, facing either up or
down. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the
base lights.
Recharge the battery pack when the handset
beeps and the TALK/BATT indicator flashes.
Important:
Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try to charge it.
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights when
the handset is on the base, even if the battery pack is not connected.
Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery pack,
the phone might not work and you might
hear a five-beep error signal. If this happens, return the handset to the base for
about 5 seconds. This resets the security access-protection code.
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the charging contacts on the handset and the
base about once a month.
• If the TALK/BATT indicator does not light
and the phone does not work, recharge
the battery pack. (The battery power
might be too low to light the indicator.)
• If the battery pack becomes weak during
a call, you hear a beep and the TALK/
BATT indicator flashes. When this happens, you cannot make another call on
the phone until you recharge the battery
pack.
• About once a month, fully discharge the
battery pack by keeping the handset off
the base until the TALK/BATT indicator
flashes. Otherwise, the battery pack
loses its ability to fully recharge.
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• If the battery pack is completely discharged or the base loses power while
the handset is away from it, place the
handset on the base to reset the security access-protection code. If it was the
handset that lost power, recharge the
battery pack.
The supplied battery pack should last about
a year. If the battery pack does not hold a
charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt,
600 mAh battery pack with a connector that
fits the socket in the battery compartment.
You can order a replacement battery pack
through your local RadioShack store. Instal l
the new battery pack and charge it for about
24 hours.
Note:
To avoid losing memory numbers, install and begin charging the new battery
pack within 1 minute.
Warning:
Dispose of the old battery pack
promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement battery of
the same size and type.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire
because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Be careful not to short the battery by
touching the connector’s pins with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or
conductor might overheat and burn.
Important:
.The EPA certified
RBRC
®
Battery Recycling Seal
on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RadioShack
is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or
Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-
7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your
area. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is part of the company’s commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving
our natural resources.
SETTING THE
DIALING MODE
Set
DIAL MODE
on the back of the base for
the type of service you have. If you are not
sure which type you have, after you charge
the handset battery pack, do this simple test.
1. Set
DIAL MODE
to T (tone).
2. Lift the handset, press
TALK
, and listen
for a dial tone.
3. Press any number other than 0.
Note:
If your telephone system requires
that you dial an access code (9, for
example) before you dial an outside
number, do not press the access code
number either.
If the dial tone stops
, you have touch-
tone service. Leave
DIAL MODE
set to T.
If the dial tone continues
, you have
pulse service. Set
DIAL MODE
to
P
(pulse).
4. Press
TALK
or place the handset on the
base to hang up.
TURNING THE BASE’S
RINGER ON AND OFF
To turn off the base’s ringer, set
RINGER
on
the back of the base to
OFF
. You can still
make or receive calls using this phone. Tele-
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phones on the same line (and the telephone’s handset if it is away from the base)
still ring when there is an incoming call.
To turn on the base’s ringer, set
RINGER
to
ON
.
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
Set
RING TIME
on the side of the base to 3, 5,
or
TS
(toll-saver) to select how long the telephone waits to answer a call (3 rings, 5 rings,
or toll-saver).
Note:
If you plan to check messages by long
distance, set
RING TIME
to TS (see “Using
the Toll-Saver” on Page 19).
A QUICK LOOK AT THE
HANDSET
SETTING THE RINGER’S
TONE AND VOLUME
You can set two ringer tones and a high and
low volume for each. To change the tone, lift
the handset and press
VOL
8888
or
9999
. The
selected tone sounds at the selected volume
for 2 seconds.
Note:
If the ringer does not change when
you press either
VOL
8888
or
9999
, try pressing
the opposite button.
SETTING THE DAY/TIME
You must set the day of the week and time
so the telephone can record the correct day
and time of each message.
Note:
Enter each key press within about 2
minutes. Otherwise, the telephone exits the
time setting process and you must begin
again with Step 1.
1. Hold down
CLOCK
on the base until the
telephone beeps. The telephone
announces the currently set day and displays the day’s number (0 for Sunday, 1
for Monday, and so on).
2. To change the day of the week, repeatedly press
SKIP
on the base to move for-
ward or
REPEAT
on the base to move
backward. To set the correct day of the
week when it displays, press
CLOCK
on
the base.
3. The telephone announces the hour. To
change the hour, repeatedly press
SKIP
or
REPEAT
. To set the correct ho ur whe n
it displays, press
CLOCK
.
4. The telephone announces the minutes.
To change the minutes, repeatedly
press
SKIP
or
REPEAT
. To set the correct
minutes when they display, press
CLOCK
.
5. The telephone announces “AM” or “PM,”
and A or P appears in the message
counter window. Press
SKIP
or
REPEAT
to change this setting. Press
CLOCK
again to set AM or PM. The telephone
beeps and announces the day and time.
TALK
MEM
FLASH
MUTE
8888
VOL
9999
TONE
REDIAL
PAUSE
CH
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Operation
MAKING AND
RECEIVING CALLS
To make a call, lift the handset and press
TAL K
. The TALK/BATT indicator on the
handset and the CHARGE/IN USE indicator
on the base light. When you hear a dial tone,
dial the number.
To answer a call, simply lift the handset. If
the handset is away from the base, press
any key.
To end a call, place the handset on the base
or press
TALK
.
Note:
If you press
TALK
to hang up and the
phone does not disconnect, press
TALK
again while holding the handset closer to the
base, or place the handset on the base.
SELECTING THE CHANNEL
The phone scans 20 channels and automatically selects a clear channel each time you
make or receive a call.
If you hear other conversation or excessive
noise during a call, press
CH
to select a different channel. The TALK/BATT indicator
blinks, followed by a brief pause as your
phone searches for a clear channel.
Note:
If the handset is too far from the base,
the channel might not be clear. Move closer
to the base and try making the call again.
SETTING THE
HANDSET VOLUME
You can choose one of four volume settings
(low, medium, high, or maximum) for the
handset. To change the volume, press
VOL
8888
or
9999
during a call.
ANSWERING CALLS USING
THE SPEAKERPHONE
To answer a call using the speakerphone,
press
SPEAKER
on the base. The SPEAKER
indicator lights.
To adjust the speakerphone’s volume, re-
peatedly press
VOLUME
8888
or
9999
on the
base. The volume setting from
1
(lowest) to
10
(highest) appears in the message
counter window.
Note:
When you press
VOLUME
8888
while the
volume is set to the maximum or
VOLUME
9999
while the volume is set to the minimum, the
setting does not change and the phone
beeps several times.
To end a speakerphone call, press
SPEAKER
again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN
THE HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE
To switch to the speakerphone while you are
using the handset, press
SPEAKER
on the
base. When you hear the conversation on
the speakerphone, press
TALK
on the hand-
set.
To switch to the handset while you are using
the speakerphone, lift the handset off the
base. If the handset is away from the base,
press
TALK
, then press
SPEAKER
.
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Operation
USING BOTH THE HANDSET
AND SPEAKERPHONE
If someone else is using the speakerphone,
press
TALK
on the handset to join the conversation. If someone else is using the handset, press
SPEAKER
on the base to join the
conversation.
During the call, one person can hang up and
let the call continue at the other keypad. Or,
both people can hang up to end the call.
Note:
If you hear a high-pitched noise from
the base’s speaker, the handset and the
base are too close together.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, such as bank-byphone, require tone signals. If you have
pulse service, you can still use these special
tone services by following these steps.
1. Be sure
DIAL MODE
is set to P.
2. Dial the service’s main number. When
the service answers, press
TONE
on the
handset. Any additional numbers you
dial are sent as tone signals.
3. When you hang up, the phone automatically resets to pulse dialing.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number dialed.
When you hear a dial tone, press
REDIAL
.
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to 32 digits,
so you can redial long-distance as well
as local numbers.
• The redial memory also holds pause
entries. See “Entering a Pause” on
Page 15.
USING MUTE
To talk to someone in the room without the
person on the other end of the phone line
hearing your conversation, press
MUTE
. The
TALK/BATT indicator flashes. Press
MUTE
again or
TALK
to resume your phone conver-
sation.
USING FLASH
FLASH
performs the electronic equivalent of
a switchhook operation for special services,
such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting, press
FLASH
to answer an incoming call without
disconnecting the current call. Press
FLASH
again to return to the first call.
Note:
If you do not have any special phone
services, pressing
FLASH
might disconnect
the current call.
PAGING
To page the person who has the handset (or
to locate the handset when the phone is not
in use), press
PAGE
on the base for less than
2 seconds. The handset beeps for about 5
seconds. To sound the beep for 1 minute,
press
PAG E
more than 2 seconds. Or, hold
down
PAG E
for over 1 minute to make the
handset beep until you release
PAGE
.
To stop the beeping sooner, press any key
on the handset except
TALK
.
Notes:
• The phone goes off-hook (you hear the
dial tone) the first time you press
TALK
to stop the handset from beeping. If you
do not press
TALK
again, the phone
remains off-hook.
• The phone rings if a call comes in during
paging.
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Operation
MEMORY DIALING
The phone can store up to 10 numbers that
you can dial by entering a memory location
number (0–9).
Storing a Number in Memory
Note:
An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the storing process if you wait more
than 20 seconds between each key press.
1. Lift the handset and press
MEM
. The
TALK/BATT indicator blinks.
2. Enter the number and any tone mode
changes or pause entries (see “Entering
a Pause”).
Notes:
• Each number you store can be up to
20 digits long.
• If you try to enter more than 20 digits,
the phone beeps several times and
exits the storing process. Start over
from Step 2.
• Each tone or pause entry uses one
digit of memory.
3. Press
MEM
, then enter the memory location number (0–9). The handset sounds
a long beep to indicate that the number
is stored.
4. For each stored number,
write the person’s or
company’s name next to
the appropriate location
number on the supplied
memory directory sticker.
Peel the backing off the
sticker and attach it to
the phone.
To replace a stored number, simply store a
new one in its place.
To delete a stored number, lift the handset
and press
MEM
twice, then enter the memory
location number (0–9) you want to clear. The
handset sounds a long beep to signal that
the memory location is clear.
Entering a Pause
In some telephone systems, you must dial an
access code (9, for example) and wait for a
second dial tone before you can dial an outside number. You can store the access code
with the phone number. However, you
should also store a pause after the access
code to allow the outside line time to connect. To enter a 2-second pause, press
PAUSE
. For a longer pause, press
PAUSE
ad-
ditional times.
Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number stored in a standard memory location, press
TAL K
. When you hear a
dial tone, press
MEM
and enter the memory
location number for the number you want to
dial.
Note:
If you select an invalid or empty memory location, the phone sounds an error tone.
Press
MEM
and enter the memory location
number again.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as alternate long distance or
bank-by-phone), store each group of numbers in its own memory location.
Dial the service’s main number first. Then, at
the appropriate place in the call, press
MEM
and enter the memory location number (0–9)
for the stored information.
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Testing Stored Emergency Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s number
(police department, fire department, ambulance) and you choose to test the stored
number, make the test call during the late
evening or early morning hours to avoid peak
demand periods. Also, remain on the line to
explain the reason for your call.
USING A HEADSET
You can talk with hands-free convenience
using an optional headset with a 3/32-inch
(2.5-mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store
has a variety headsets.
To connect the headset, open the rubber
cover marked on the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s plug into the
jack.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects the
handset’s earpiece and microphone.
•
8888
or
9999
on the handset also controls
the connected headset’s volume.
• Pressing
MUTE
on the handset also
silences the headset’s microphone.
• If you place the handset on the base
while the headset is connected, be sure
the handset seats properly.
With a headset connected, you can make or
answer calls as usual using the keys on the
handset.
You can use a handset holder (available at
your local RadioShack store) to hang the
handset on your belt for greater convenience.
When you finish using the headset, disconnect it and close the rubber cover to protect
the jack.
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Answering System Operation
SELECTING THE OUTGOING
MESSAGE
The answering system has two prerecorded
outgoing messages. One asks the caller to
leave a message: “Hello, no one is available
to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” The system uses this message
when
REC TIME
is set to 1 or 4 (see “Setting
the Record Time” on Page 17).
The other message is an announcement and
does not let the caller leave a message: “Hello, no one is available to take your call.” The
system uses this message when
REC TIME
is
set to
ANN
(announcement only).
You can also record your own message (see
“Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message”
on Page 17). When you record your own outgoing message, the system uses it for all
REC TIME
settings.
To switch between your outgoing message
and the answering system’s prerecorded
message, press
OGM
. When the current
message begins to play, press
OGM
again.
REC TIME
ANN/4/1
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The system switches to the other message
and plays it.
RECORDING/DELETING AN
OUTGOING MESSAGE
To record your outgoing message (up to 30
seconds long), hold down
OGM
on the base
until the answering system beeps and -
-
appears. When you finish your message,
press
PLAY/STOP
or
OGM
. The system plays
back your message.
To delete your outgoing message and use
the answering system’s prerecorded messages, hold down
OGM
until the system
beeps. Then press
OGM
again within two
seconds.
SETTING THE RECORD
TIME
Set
REC TIME
to 1, 4, or
ANN
to determine
how the answering system will record incoming messages.
1
— The system plays the outgoing
message and lets callers leave a message up to 1 minute long.
4
— The system plays the outgoing
message and lets callers leave a message up to 4 minutes long.
ANN
(announcement only) — The system plays the outgoing message but
does not let callers leave a message.
SETTING THE ANSWERING
SYSTEM TO ANSWER
CALLS
To set the answering system to answer calls,
press
ANSWER
on the base. If the system is
set to record a caller’s message (see “Setting the Record Time”), it plays the outgoing
message and shows the number of recorded
messages. If the system is set to announce-
ment-only, it plays the outgoing message,
and
A
appears.
To set the system to not answer calls, press
ANSWER
. The system announces “Answer
off” and the message counter turns off.
SCREENING CALLS
You can let the answering system answer
calls for you while you listen to the caller’s
message through the base’s speaker. If you
decide to answer the call, press
SPEAKER
on
the base to answer using the speakerphone,
press
TALK
on the handset to answer if the
handset is off the base, or if the handset is
on the base, lift it. You can also pick up any
phone on the same line. The system stops
recording and resets to answer the next call.
RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
After the answering system answers a call, it
plays the outgoing message, beeps, and
records the caller’s message. Each incoming
message can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long,
depending on how you set
REC TIME
(see
“Setting the Record Time”). The system’s
maximum recording capacity is 18 minutes.
The system stops recording and resets to
answer the next call when:
• The caller hangs up.
• The maximum message length is
reached.
• The system detects a busy signal or
more than 7 seconds of silence.
• You pick up the system’s handset or any
phone on the same phone line.
Note:
When the answering system’s mes-
sage memory is full,
FL
appears message
counter window and the system announces
“No remaining time” when you try to operate
it.
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RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record at the
answering system for yourself or others in
your home or office for up to 10 minutes. The
system stores memos as incoming messages (see “Playing Messages”).
To record a memo, hold down
MEMO
on the
base until the answering system beeps and
– –
appears in the message counter window, then speak your message. When you
finish the memo, press
PLAY/STOP
or
MEMO
.
Note:
The answering system cannot record
a memo less than two seconds long.
RECORDING A
CONVERSATION
The answering system lets you record both
sides of a telephone conversation up to 10
minutes when you are talking with the handset.
Important:
It is illegal in some areas to
record a conversation without the consent of
all parties to the conversation, including the
phone company. Check the laws in your area
before you use the two-way recording feature.
To start recording a phone conversation,
hold down
MEMO
on the base until the answering system beeps and -- appears. To
stop recording, press
PLAY/STOP
or
MEMO
.
The system stores a recorded conversation
as a message (see “Playing Messages”).
Note:
The answering system cannot record
a conversation less than two seconds long,
or a call using the speakerphone.
PLAYING MESSAGES
After the answering system has recorded a
message, its message counter shows the total number of messages stored. If you have
new messages, the number flashes. To play
your messages, press
PLAY/STOP
. The system announces the number of new and old
messages, then plays the new messages.
The message number appears as each message plays, and the system announces the
day and time of the call at the end of each
message.
To play all messages after playing the new
messages, press
PLAY/STOP
again.
To skip to the next message, press
SKIP
on
the base during playback.
To replay the current message from the be-
ginning, press
REPEAT
on the base. If you
press
REPEAT
within about 2 seconds (4
seconds for remote operation) after a message begins playing, the system replays the
previous message.
ADJUSTING THE
ANSWERING SYSTEM’S
VOLUME
To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeatedly
press
VOLUME
8888
or
9999
on the base. The
volume setting from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) appears in the message counter window.
DELETING MESSAGES
To delete the current message while it is
playing, hold down
DELETE
on the base until
the answering system beeps.
To delete all messages at once, while mes-
sages are not playing, hold down
DELETE
until the system beeps and 0 appears in the
message counter window.
Note:
You cannot delete new (unplayed)
messages. If you try to delete all messages
at once while you still have new messages,
the system sounds five quick beeps and
does not delete any messages.
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SETTING THE REMOTE
OPERATION PIN
The answering system’s two-digit remote operation PIN (personal identification number)
prevents unauthorized remote access to
your messages. The PIN is preset to 80. Follow these steps to change the PIN to any
number from 00 to 99.
Note:
If you wait more than 2 minutes between each keypress, the system exits the
PIN setting process. Start again at Step 1.
1. Hold down
PIN
on the base until the
answering system beeps and 00
appears in the message counter window.
2. Press
SKIP
on the base to set the first
digit of the PIN higher or
REPEAT
to set
it lower. Then press
PIN
.
3. Press
SKIP
or
REPEAT
to set the second
digit of the PIN, then press
PIN
. The sys-
tem announces the new PIN.
To check your PIN at any time, press
PIN
.
The PIN appears in the message counter
window, and the answering system announces it.
Note:
If you press
SPEAKER
or
PLAY/STOP
while changing the PIN, the system exits setup. Begin again with Step 1.
REMOTE OPERATION
While you are away from your home or office, you can use a touch-tone phone, or a
pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer
(available through your local RadioShack
store) to enter your PIN and do any of the following:
• Set the answering system to answer or
not answer calls.
• Listen to your messages.
• Record a new outgoing message.
• Record a memo.
• Erase messages.
Note:
You cannot remotely operate the system using its handset or another telephone
on the same line as the system.
USING THE TOLL-SAVER
If
RING TIME
is set to
T/S
(toll-saver), (see
“Setting the Day/Time” on Page 12), the system answers after three rings if you have
new messages (ones you have not listened
to). If there are no new messages, the system answers after five rings. This gives you
time to hang up before the system answers
so you can avoid unnecessary long-distance
charges.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
Follow these steps to operate the answering
system from a remote location.
Note:
If you wait more than 15 seconds between each keypress, the system sounds a
long beep and hangs up.
1. Dial your phone number and wait for the
system to answer.
If the system is not set to answer calls, it
will answer after about 10 rings and
sound a series of beeps.
2. When the outgoing message begins (or
the system sounds a series of beeps),
press
#
, then enter your PIN within 2
seconds.
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3. If the PIN is correct, the system
announces the day and time, then it
announces the number of new and old
messages. The system plays all new
messages then beeps about once every
two seconds to let you know it is ready
to accept remote commands.
Notes:
• If the system does not respond, try
entering your pin again. If you enter
an incorrect PIN three times, the system beeps and hangs up.
• When the system is in remote opera-
tion, it stops all answering functions
and
rC
appears in the message
counter window. The system resumes
answering functions when it is no
longer in remote command if you
have not turned it off.
• The remote playback of incoming
messages is limited to 4 minutes. If
you have more messages after 4 minutes have passed, you must press #
2 again to listen to the rest of the
messages.
• When using remote operation, you
can only delete the current message
during playback. You cannot delete
all the messages stored at one time.
• The maximum length of a memo
recorded by remote operation is 4
minutes.
4. To use a remote command, press # an d
(within 2 seconds) the number for the
command you want.
Note:
The remote operation stops when
someone picks up the handset or any
phone on the same phone line.
Remote Commands
Press #
then
To
1 Repeat the current message during
playback.
2 Play messages.
3 Skip current message during play-
back.
4 Delete current message during play-
back.
5 Stop playback, recording, and room
monitoring.
6 Set the system to answer calls.
7 Record or stop recording a memo.
8 Record or stop recording a new out-
going message.
9 Set the system to not answer calls.
Monitor the room where the system is
located.
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, th ese suggestions might help.
Problem Suggestion
Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.
Severe noise interference. Press
CH
to change the channel.
Keep the handset away from computers, remote
control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems,
intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and
electrical appliances.
Move the handset to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
The phone cannot be operated at a
useful distance from the base because
the signal becomes weak or noisy
(handset’s range has decreased).
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal sur-
face.
Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the
battery pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary
(see “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack”
on Page 10).
The phone does not work or works
poorly.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter
are correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack is charged.
The handset battery pack does not
charge.
Check the charging contacts on the handset and
base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil
eraser.
Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Replace the battery pack.
The handset does not ring or receive a
page.
Move the base away from other electrical devices
and sources of noise.
The handset stops working or works
poorly during a call.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery
power is too low, it does not have enough power to
light the TALK/BATT indicator.)
If the base loses power while the handset is away,
the security access-protection code might change.
Restore power to the base, then place the handset
back on the base. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator
lights, indicating that the code is set again.
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Troubleshooting
If you still have problems, disconnect the telephone. If other phones on the same line work
properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take your
phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
CARE
To enjoy your telephone for a long time:
• Keep the telephone dry. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store the telephone only in normal temperature environments.
• Handle the telephone gently and carefully. Do not drop it.
• Keep the telephone away from dust and
dirt.
• Wipe the telephone with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the telephone’s
internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and
void your FCC authorization to operate it. If
your telephone is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask
you to disconnect your telephone until you
have resolved the problem.
The handset stops working or works
poorly during a call (continued).
Check the charging contacts on the handset and
base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil
eraser.
The system does not answer calls. Make sure the system is turned on.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Check all phone line connections.
The system does not record callers’
messages.
REC TIME
is set to
ANN
(announcement only). Set it
to
1
or 4.
Delete messages if memory is full.
Problem Suggestion
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Notes
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Notes
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