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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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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Features
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
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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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