Radio Shack SYSTEM 2100 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

System 2100

2-Line Caller ID

with 64-Call Memory

Cat. No. 43-982

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WARNING

: To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not expose this
product to rain or moist ure.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

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CAUTION

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
uninsu late d da ngero us vo lta ge w ithin the prod uct’ s en­closu re that mi ght be of su fficie nt magn itude to co nsti ­tute a risk of el ectri c shock . Do not open the produ ct’s
case.

This symbol is inte nded to inform you that important op­eratin g and ma int enance in str uction s are inclu ded in th e

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literature accompanying this product.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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© 1997 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack System 2100 2-Line Caller ID with 64-Call
Memory is the lates t in telephon e technol ogy, providing Cal l­er ID information f or two phone li nes. When you sub scr ibe to
Caller ID service, the telephone company sends the caller’s
name and telephone number (if available), the date, and the
time of the call between the first and second ring s. The Sys­tem 2100 stores and displays up to 64 Caller ID records per
phone line, which have either a number or a name, or both.

The system’ s callback feature lets you dial a caller’s number
with the press of a single button. Its other features include:

Easy Installation

ID information.

New Call Counter

have received.

READ/DELETE Button

one at a time or all at once.

Large Display

mation for up to two phone lines and the current time and
date as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your lo­cal telephone company.

Message Waiting Display

ceived a voice mail message ( if you subscribe t o a m essage
waiting service from your local phone company).

— so you can quickly begin to see Caller

— displays the number of new calls you

— lets you delete Caller ID records

— makes it easy to see the Caller ID infor-

— appears when you have re-

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Trilingual Messages — lets you set the system to display
messages in Englis h, French, or Spanish.

REVIEW Buttons — let you easily scroll through all records
in Caller ID memory.

Mounting Options — you can place the system on a desk,
shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall.

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

Notes:

• To use this system, you must be in an area where Call­er ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the
service.

• Your System 2100 displays name only, number only, or
both name and number, depending upon the informa­tion provided by the phone company.

We recommend you record your System 2100’s serial num­ber here. The number is on the system’s bottom panel.

Serial Number:

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FCC INFORMATION

We have designed your System 2100 to conform to federal
regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines.
However, each system (and each device, such as a tele­phone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele­phone line draws power from the li ne. We refer to this power
draw as the device’s
The REN is shown on a label on the bottom of the system.

If you use more than one telephone or other device on the
line, add up all of the RENs. If the total is more than five,
your telephone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of
three might impair ringer operation. If ringer operation is im­paired, remove a devi ce from the line.

ringer equivalence number

or REN.

Your system com plies with Par t 68 of
upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the
REN to your telephone company. Both numbers are shown
on the bottom of the system.

Note:

You must not connect the system to:

• Coin-operated systems

• Party-line systems

• Most electronic key telephone systems

FCC Rules

. You must,

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In the unlikely event that your system 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 system. The telepho ne company notifie s you
of these changes in advance , so you can take the nece ssary
steps to prevent interruption of your te lephone service.

This system complies with the limits for a Class B digital de­vice as specified in Part 15 of

FCC Rules

. These limits pro­vide reasonabl e prot ecti on aga inst r adio and TV inte rfere nce
in a residential area. However, your system might cause TV
or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, y ou can try one or more of t he follow­ing corrective measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the System 2100 and
the radio or TV

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem contin­ues.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ....................................................................... 8

Installing Batteries/Setup ............................................ 8

Connecting the System ............................................ 12

Connecting to the Phone Line ........................... 12

Connecting to an Answering Machine ............... 15

Mounting the System ................................................ 16

Operation ........................................................................ 18

Receiving Calls ......................................................... 18

Reviewing Call Records ........................................... 19

Displayed Call Information ................................ 21

Deleting Call Records ............................................... 22

Deleting a Single Call ........................................ 22

Deleting All Calls ............................................... 22

Using Callback .......................................................... 23

Care and Maintenance ................................................... 25

Lightning ................................................................... 26

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING BATTERIES/SETUP

You need eight AAA batteries (not supplied) to power the
system. For the longest oper ation and best performan ce, we
recommend al kaline batter ies, such as Radi oShack Cat. No.
23-558.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom­mended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different type s of bat­teries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or re­chargeable batteries of different capacities.

Follow these steps to install batteries and select the display
language, area code, year, day, date, and time.

Note:

To change any of the settings (f or examp le, area code

or year), you must start from Step 1.

1. Unplug the system fr om the phone line.

L1/L2

2. Set

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on the side of the system to L2.

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3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the battery com­partment screw on the bottom of the system and lift off
the cover.

4. Put the fresh batteries in the compartment as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

5. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. Reconnect
the phone line.

6. Turn the system over so you can see the display. After
you install batteries, the system displays

REV 1.6
SET LANGUAGE

language).

7. To select another language, repeatedly press within
2 minutes. The display cycles through

SPANISH

Note: If you do not press any key within 2 minutes, the
system automatically selects English.

8. Press to store the selected language.

AREA CODE

9. Within 2 minutes, repeatedly press until the first digit
of your area code appears, then press to enter the
digit. The seco nd

Repeat this step to set the second and third digits of
your area code.

(information about the system’s software),

, then

ENGLISH

, and

ENGLISH

appear. The first 0 flashes.

0

.

flashes.

(the default display

TWIN640

FRENCH

and

000

,

SET

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