Radio Shack Spectrum Cordless Phone User Manual
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2.4 GHz Digital
Spread Spectrum
Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Contents
Features .................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 7
Mounting the Phone .......................................................................................................... 7
On a Desk, Shelf, or Table ......................................................................................... 8
On a Wall Plate or Wall .............................................................................................. 8
Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack ................................................... 9
Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................................. 11
Setting the Ringer Tone/Volume ...................................................................................... 11
Turning Auto Talk On/Off ................................................................................................. 11
Turning Caller ID/Call Waiting On/Off ............................................................................. 11
Storing Your Area Code .................................................................................................. 12
Operation .............................................................................................................................. 13
A Quick Look at the Handset .......................................................................................... 13
Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................................ 13
Selecting the Channel ..................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Handset Volume ........................................................................................ 14
Using Redial .................................................................................................................... 14
Using Flash ..................................................................................................................... 14
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................................. 14
Paging ............................................................................................................................. 15
Using the Phone Company's Network Service ............................................................... 15
Advanced Calling Services ...................................................................................... 15
Editing Advanced Service Names and Numbers ..................................................... 16
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................................... 16
Storing a Number and Name in Memory ................................................................. 16
Editing or Deleting a Number in Memory ................................................................. 17
Entering a Pause ..................................................................................................... 18
Reviewing Memory Numbers ................................................................................... 18
Dialing a Memory Number ....................................................................................... 18
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ............................................................................... 18
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....................................................................... 18
Using a Headset .............................................................................................................. 18
Caller ID Operation ......................................................................................................... 19
Reviewing Caller ID Records ................................................................................... 19
Caller ID Messages .................................................................................................. 19
Adding/Deleting the Area Code ............................................................................... 20
Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ................................................................ 20
Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory ..................................................................... 20
Deleting Caller ID Records ...................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 22
Care ................................................................................................................................ 23
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
The Sprint Logo is a registered trademark of Sprint Communications Company L.P. Used under license.
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This phone 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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• caller's name and number.
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 devic e, s uc h as a telephone or a nswering machine) that you connect to the
telephone line draws power from the telephone line. We refer to this power draw as
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, ad d u p all of the RENs. If th e
total is more than five (or three in rural areas), your telephones might not ring. If ringer
operation is impaired, remove a device from
the line.
Your phone complies with Part 68 of
. You must, upon request, provide the
Rules
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
FCC
IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION
To use the phone's Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID features, you m us t 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
• party-line systems
• most electronic key telephone systems
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. For this reason, the phone
should not be your onl y tele pho ne. 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
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make and receive calls if there is an AC
power fai l ure.
• Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference
to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize
or prevent such interference, the ba se o f
the cordless p hon e should not be p lac ed
near or on top of a TV or VCR.
• Your cordless phone operates on standard radio frequencies, as allocated by
the FCC. Even though your phone's
access protection code prevents unauthorized use of your phone line, it i s p ossible for other radio units operating on
similar frequencies within a certain area
to unintent ionally inte rcept your conversations and/or cause interference. This
possible lack of privacy can occur with
any cordless phone.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone causes
problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company
attempts to notify you in advance. If advance
notice is not practical, the phone company
notifies you as soon as possible and advises
you of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.
protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC
requiremen ts. How ever , li ghtn ing strik ing the
telephone or power lines can damage your
telephone.
Lightning da mage is not comm on. Never theless, if you live in an area that has severe
electrical storms, we sug gest tha t you unplu g
your phone when storms approach to reduce
the possibility of damage.
FCC STATEMENT
The phone complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in Part 15
of
FCC Rules
able protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your
equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits
for the equipment and the radio or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if the
problem still exists.
. These limits provide reason-
Also, the phone compan y can mak e chang es
to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this
telephone. The telephone company notifies
you of these changes in adva nce, so you can
take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-i n protec tion ci rcuits
to reduce the risk of damage from surges in
telephone line and power line current. These
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the ri sk of fire, electric shock
and injury to persons, inc lud ing the fo ll ow in g:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
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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 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 produ ct 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 place d 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 ex tension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
15. Never push object s of any kind i nto this
product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk
of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
16. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this product. Take it to
a qualified serviceman when service or
repair work is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the product is subsequently
used.
17. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power cord plug is 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 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 in the vicinity of the leak.
BATTERY SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Use only the appropriate type and size
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
.
of battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.
2. Do not d ispose of th e battery pack in a
fire. The cell may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes or
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery
pack in order not to short it with con ducting 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 produc t only i n
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this owner’s manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and the battery charger.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Features
Your Sprint 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone uses advanced
technology to give you superior audio quality
and extended range.
The phone's Caller ID 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 l ocal p hone c ompan y 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 talking
on the phone.
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Your phone has these features:
2.4 GHz Operation
and less interference than many other cordless phones.
Spread Spectrum Technology
the signal across several frequencies providing added security during phone conversations.
Caller ID Memory
ID records.
Features
— provides longer range
— stores up to 50 Caller
— spreads
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Lighted Keypad
any key or receive a call, making the phone
easy to use, even in the dark.
Network Services
company’s special services such as return
call, repeat dial, and cancel Call Waiting.
3-Line Liquid Crystal Display with Backlight
— lets you view an entire Caller ID
record on one screen.
20-Number Memory Dialing
store up to 20 numbers in memory for easy
dialing.
Facedown or Faceup Handset Charging
— you can place the handset on the base
face down or face up (to show the Caller ID
display, for example).
Headset Jack
al headset (available from your local RadioShack store) for hands-free convenience.
Volume Control
ume you hear through the handset.
— lights when you press
— lets you use the phone
— lets you
— lets you connect an opt ion-
— lets you adjust the vol-
Auto Talk
can answer a call simply by lifting the handset from the base.
Ample Talk and Standby Time
plied battery (when fully charged) provides
about 7 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time.
Security Access-Protection Code
matically prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the
handset is off the base.
Adjustable Ringer/Tone Volume
you choose between two volumes and tones
for the phone's ringer.
Redial
last three numbers dialed.
Flash
nal for use with special phone services, such
as Call Waiting.
Tone/Pulse Dialing
phone with either type of service.
— lets you set the phone so you
— the sup-
— auto-
— lets
— lets you quickly redial any of the
— sends an electronic switc hhook sig-
— lets you use your
Page/Find
base to the handset to page someone or to
locate the handset.
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— lets you send a signal fro m the
Installation
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the phone on a desk or table,
or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall. Select a location that is:
• near an AC outlet
• near a telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabi-
Installation
Hearing-Aid Compatibility
the phone with hearing aids that have a T
(telephone) switch.
nets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and
room monitors
• away from other cordless phones
The base's location affects the handset's
range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to s ee w hic h p rov id es the best
performance.
You can power the phone using the supplied
9V, 210-mA AC adapter.
— lets you use
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Cautions:
You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 9V DC
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and delivers at least 210 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fit the phone's
jack. The supplied adapter meets these
specifications. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications
could damage the phone or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
phone before you connect it to AC
power. When you finish, disconnect the
adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the phone.
Note:
Your telephone connects directly to a
modular telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack,
you can update the wiring yourself using
jacks and adapters available at your local
RadioShack store, or have the telephone
company update the wiring for you.
The USOC number of the jack to be installed
is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate jack).
DC IN 9V
1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s
upper tab slots, then press down on the
bracket’s clips and insert them into the
clip slots.
2. Plug one end of the s upp li ed long modular cord into the
back of the base.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter's barrel
plug into the
the base.
4. Route the adapter's cord through the
strain relief slot on the bracket.
5. Plug the modular cord's other end into
the phone jack.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC o utlet.
TEL LINE
DC IN 9V
jack on the
jack on the back of
On a Desk, Shelf, or Table
Follow these steps when you place the base
on a desk, shelf or table.
DC IN 9V Jack
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TEL LINE
Installation
7. Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position.
On a Wall Plate or Wall
1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s
lower tab slots, then press down on the
bracket’s clips and insert them into the
clip slots.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the
back of the base.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter's barrel
plug into
DC IN 9V
TEL LINE
jack.
jack on the
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