900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone
OWNER’S MANUAL
SP-515
Cat. No. 43-5515
Features
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Your RadioShack SP-815 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone offers the latest advances in cordless phone
technology. Its cordless operation lets you handle calls just about anywhere in your home or office. It comes
complete with a spare battery charger that lets you keep a spare, fully charged battery on hand and ready for
use in case the handset’s battery runs low.
Its other features include:
900 MHz Digital Transmission
and other physical barriers better than conventional cordless telephones, with full digital transmission between
the base and handset to eliminate static and interference.
40 Cha n nels — automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call. You can also manually
change channels during a call.
20-Numb e r Memory Dialing — lets you store 20 numbers in memory for easy dialing.
Volume Control
Redial
Touch-Tone/Pulse Dialing — lets you use your phone with tone or pulse service.
Power Out age P rote ction — automatically switches to battery back-up during a power outage, so you can
continue using the phone.
Quick Charge — charges the handset battery in as little as 4 hours.
Memory Gu ard — protects the numbers you store in memory from loss when you charge the handset battery
or even in the event of a power failure.
— lets you quickly redial the last number dialed.
— so you can adjust the volume you hear through the handset.
— operates in the 900 MHz band, for a clearer signal that penetrates walls
Security Access-Protection Code
vent other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base.
Paging/Handset Locator System — lets you send a signal from the base to the handset to page someone or
locate the handset when it is away from the base.
Hold — lets you put a call on hold, so you can answer another call or page someone.
Flash — sends an electronic switchhook signal for use with special phone services such as Call Waiting.
This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
We recommend you record your phone’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the base.
Serial Number: __________________
The Sprint Logo is a registered trademark of Sprint Communications Company L.P. Used under license.
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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
— changes each time you unplug the phone from AC power, to help pre-
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
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 ri sk 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
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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 SP-515. For this reason, the SP-515 cordless phone
should not be your only telephone. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not require AC power
to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure.
Your SP-515 operates on standard radio frequencies, as allocated by the FCC. Therefore, it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequencies, within a certain area, to inadvertently intercept your conversations and/or cause interference on your cordless telephone. This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless
telephone.
accompanying this product.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
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READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLA TION
Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw
as the device’s
If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than
five, your phone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might impair ringer operation. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line.
ringer equivalence number
FCC STATEMENT
This telephone complies with Part 68 of
number and the REN to your phone company. These numbers are on the bottom of the base.
Note: You must not connect your SP-515 to any of the following:
coin-operated syst ems
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party-line systems
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most electronic key phone systems
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FCC Rules
, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of the base.
. You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration
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CONTENTS
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Installation
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SELECTING A LOCATION
You can place the phone on a desk top or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on the
wall. Select a location that is:
near an AC outlet not controlled by a wall switch
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near a telephone line jack
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out of the way of normal activities
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away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireles s inte rcoms ,
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alarms, and room monitors
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.
Installation
Caution:
Notes:
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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.
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The supplied AC adapter was designed specifically for your SP-515. Use only the supplied adapter.
Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If your phone line jack is not a modular
The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall plate).
PLACING THE BASE ON A DESK TOP
Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk, shelf, or table.
Antenna
TEL LINE Jack
POWER Jack
1
Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the
2
Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the
3
Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack.
4
Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
5
Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
TEL LINE
POWER
jack on the back of the base.
jack on the back of the base.
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Installation
Illustration
LINE Jack
POWER Jack
Adapter
Upper Slots
Cord
Lower Slots
Illustration
Illustration - adapter to
outlet and antenna to
vertical
illustration of
base front with
handset on base
MOUNTING THE BASE ON A WALL
Note:
To mount the base directly on the wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the
keyhole slots on the bottom of the base. Drill two holes 3
Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about
1
Remove the bracket by pressing on the arrows and gently pulling out
the wide end of the bracket.
15
/16 inches (100 mm) apart, one above the other.
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/16 inch (7 mm) from the wall.
2
Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the
LINE
jack. Route
the modular cord through the curved channel on the bottom of the base.
Then wrap any excess modular cord around the two crescent-shaped
tabs in the mounting bracket. Plug the supplied AC adapter ’s barrel plug
into the
POWER
jack on the back of the base. Route the adapter cord
through the straight channel on the bottom of the base.
3
Insert the tabs on the narrow end of the bracket into the upper slots
on the bottom of the base. Insert the loose end of the modular cord
through the center of the bracket. Route the end of the adapter cord
through the opening on the wide end of the bracket. Then push the tabs
on the wide end of the bracket into the lower slots on the bottom of the
base.
4
Plug the modular cord’s other end into the wall plate jack (or a modular phone line jack), align the base’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs
(or the screws in the wall), and slide the base downward to secure it.
5
Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Fully extend the base’s
antenna and raise it to a vertical position.
INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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The SP-515 is packaged with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. Before using your phone, you must
install the battery pack and then charge it for 10 hours.
1
Press down and slide off the compartment cover. Plug the battery
pack connector into the phones socket. The connector fits only one way.
Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, simply place the handset on the base. The
CHARGING indicator on the base lights.
Preparation
LOW BATT
Indicator
Illustration of handset
Charging
Contacts
Charging
Contacts
Illustration of charging
contacts on handset and bas
Note: You can place the handset on the base faceup or facedown.
Recharge the battery pack when: the LOW BATT indicator on the handset
flashes, the phone beeps four times when you press
BATT indicator is on when the phone is off, or the phone does not operate
when you press
Notes:
When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack, the phone might not work and
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you might hear a two-beep signal when you press
about 15 seconds. This resets the security access protection code.
If the CHARGING indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base, be sure the battery pack
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and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected.
PHONE
.
PHONE
TALK
, the LOW
. If this happens, return the handset to the base for
Also, check the charging contacts on the handset and the base. If the
contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean them with a pencil eraser.
If the battery pack gets completely discharged or the base loses power while the handset is away from it,
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the security access-protection code needs to be reset. To reset the code, place the handset on the base for
about 15 seconds. If it was the handset that lost power, leave the handset on the base to charge the battery
pack.
If the battery pack gets weak during a call, the handset sounds 4 beeps every 30 seconds. If this happens,
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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 LOW
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BATT indicator lights. Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.
If you are not going to use your phone for an extended period of time, disconnect the battery pack. This
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increases the battery pack’s usable life.
The supplied battery pack should last for about a year. When it loses its ability to fully recharge, order a
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replacement battery pack from your local RadioShack store (see “Replacing the Handset battery pack” on
Page 24).
Preparation
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SETTING THE DIALING MODE
Set the dialing mode for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, once the battery
pack is fully charged, do this test.
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Preparation
Illustration of handset
illustration of
base front
illustration of
base front
1
Lift the handset, then press
2
Press any number other than 0.
If your phone system requires that you dial an access code (9, for example) before you dial an out-
Note:
side number, do not press the access code either.
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone service. Since the phone is preset to touch-tone service, you do
not to make any change to the dialing mode.
If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. Press
If your phone is set for pulse service and you want to change the dialing mode to touch-tone service, press
PHONE PROG/MEM # # # 8
.
SETTING THE DAY AND TIME
You can use the handset as well as the keys on the base to operate the TAD. To use the handset, simply press
ANS SYS
nounces the number of messages then beeps twice.
Follow these steps to set the day and time so the TAD can record the correct information when each message
and memo is r eceived.
to access the TAD before beginning each procedure. The ANS SYS indicator lights and the TAD an-
PHONE
and listen for the dial tone.
PHONE PROG/MEM # # # 3
.
: If you do not complete each step within 20 seconds, the TAD sounds two beeps and exits setup. Start
Note
again at Step 1.
1
week, with
and the TAD announce s the currently set day.
Note:
of th e T AD.
2
prompts.
3
To check the current day/time at any time, press
CHANGE
Press
1
being Sunday) appears on the message counter window
The TAD’s message counter window might also alternately show other information to tell you the status
Press
When you complete setting the day and time, the TAD announces the day and time then beeps twice.
REPEAT/SCAN
then
CLOCK
ANNOUNCEMENT OPTIONS
. A number from 1–7 (the day of the
SKIP/SCAN
or
as instructed by the voice
CLOCK
.
Before using the SP-515, you can record an announcement (up to three minutes long) that callers hear when
the system answers a call.
If you do not record a personalized outgoing message, the TAD plays
tone
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Hello. Please leave a message after the
.
Preparation
illustration of
base front
illustration of
base front
Hint: Do not tell callers that you are out of town or not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone
right now.
Follow these steps to record your announcement.
1
the announcement after the tone. Press
2
to three minutes long.
3
4
To hear the announcement, press
plays.
CHANGE
Press
The message counter displays the length of the announcement in seconds. Your announcement can be up
Speak your message from about 9 inches in front of the T AD.
When you finish, press
, then press
ANNC
STOP
. The TAD beeps and plays back the announcement.
ANNC
Changing Your Recorded Announcement
To change your recorded announcement, simp ly record a new announcement over the existing one.
To delete your recorded announcement and return to the prerecorded announcement, press
pears briefly.
DELETE
while the announcement is playing. dE ap-
until the TAD announces “Record
STOP
when you are done.”
at any time. AP (announcement playing) appears and the message
REVIEWING THE TAD SETTINGS
To hear all feature settings, press
SET UP
SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS
The TAD is preset to sound four rings before it answers the first call. Use ring select to set how many times the
phone rings before the system answers. You can set it for 1 to 7 rings, or to
To change the ring select setting, press
is …” and follow the voice prompt instructions. Press
Note: If you plan to check your messages by long distance, set the number of rings to at least four to avoid unnecessary long distance charges when you call to check your messages (see “Using the Toll-Saver” on
Page 20).
once.
CHANGE
then repeatedly press
STOP
when you are done.
SA
SET UP
for Toll-S av er .
until you hear “Number of rings
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Preparation
CHANGING THE REMOTE ACCESS CODE
The remote access feature allows you to access the answering system from a touch-tone phon e. The remote
access code is preset to 500, but you can change it to any three-digit number from 500 to 999.
To change the remote access code, press
cess code is …” and follow the voice prompt instructions. Press
SETTING THE HANDSET’S RINGER
You can turn off the handset’s ringer by setting
OFF
handset to
. Turn it back on by setting
CHANGE
RINGER
RINGER
then repeatedly press
STOP
when you are done.
on the side of the
to ON.
SET UP
until you hear “Remote ac-
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Telephone Operation
PHONE
Indicat or
Illustration of front of base
Illustration of handset
Illustration of handset
Illustration of handset
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MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL
Telephone Operation
To make a call, lift the handset and press
cator lights steadily and you hear the dial tone, dial a phone number or
memory number (see “Memory Dialing” on Page 13).
To answer a call if the handset is on the base, simply lift the handset and begin your conversation. Or, if the
handset is away from the base, press
cator on the base light.
Note: If
To end a call, place the handset on the base or press
Notes
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PHONE
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handset closer to the base and try again.
RINGER
:
If you press
again, or place the handset on the base.
If you want to make a call but the handset is out of the base’s range, the handset beeps twice. Move the
is set to
PHONE
OFF
, you must press
to hang up and the phone does not disconnect, move closer to the base then press
PHONE
SETTING THE HANDSET’S VOLUME
PHONE
. When the PHONE indi-
first. The PHONE indicator on the handset and the IN USE indi-
PHONE
to answer a call.
PHONE
The indicator turns off.
You can select any of three volume levels by repeatedly pressing
UME
during a call. Three short beeps sound when the handset is at the
highest setting. If you press VOLUME again, the handset returns to the
lowest setting.
CHANGING THE CHANNEL
The SP-515 scans 25 channels (frequency pairs used between the base and the hands et) and automati cally
selects a clear channel each time you make or receive a call.
If you hear other conversations or excessive noise during a call, press
CHANNEL
Note: If the handset is too far from the base, the channel might not change. Move closer to the base and try
again.
on the handset to select a different channel.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly redial the last number dialed. Simply lift the handset and
press
PHONE
. When you hear the dial tone, press
REDIAL
VOL-
.
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Telephone Operation
Illustration of handset
MUTE
Indicator
Illustration of handset
Illustration of front of base
Notes:
The redial memory holds up to 16 digits, so you can redial long-distance as well as local numbers.
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We recommend you not use
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number being dialed. (See “Using T one Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 12.)
The redial memory does not store a flash entry or any digits entered after you press
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Flash” on Page 12).
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
ing call without disconnecting the current call. Press
turn to the first call.
Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing
USING MUTE
To talk to someone else in the room without the person on the other end
of the phone line hearing your conversation, press
The MUTE indicator on the handset lights.
REDIAL
to dial numbers that include a tone entry. This could result in a wrong
FLASH
(see “Using
FLASH
to answer an incom-
FLASH
again to re-
FLASH
might disconnect the current call.
MUTE
during the call.
To resume your phone conversation, press
MUTE
again.
USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE
Some special serv ices , such as bank-by-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse servic e, you can still
use these special tone services by following these steps.
1
Dial the service’s main number.
2
When the service answers, press
3
After you complete the call, return the handset on the base or press
sets to pulse dialing.
TONE/
. Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals.
USING PAGE
You can use the SP-515 as a pager between the base and the handset. This is useful if the handset is away
from the base and you want to locate it, or if you want to page the person with the handset.
To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when
the phone is not in use, press
beeps briefly. If you want the handset to beep for
PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR
. The handset
PHONE.
The phone automatically re-
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Telephone Operation
Illustration of handset
a longer time, hold down
utes.
To stop the handset from beeping before it automatically stops, press
HANDSET LOCATOR
on the base.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 10 numbers (up to 16 digits each) in memory, then dial a stored number by pressing
PROG/MEM
Storing a Number in Memory
Notes:
If the dialing mode is set for pulse service and you want to use tone dialing for a memory number, you must
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store a tone as the first entry of the number (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 12).
Do not store a number with both pulse and tone entries in the same memory location. This could result in a
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wrong number being dialed.
and one of the number buttons.
PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR
for about 4 seconds. The handset beeps for about 3 min-
CHANNEL
on the handset or
PAGE/
Each pause (see “Entering a Pause” on Page 13) and tone entry uses one digit of memory.
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To keep your accounts secure, we recommend you do not store your personal access code for services
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such as bank-by-phone in a memory location.
An error tone sounds and the phone exits the programming mode if you wait more than 15 seconds
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between each keypress or enter more than 24 digits. You must start over at Step 1.
Follow these steps to store a number in memory.
PROG/MEM
Press
1
Enter the number you want to store. (To store the last number you dialed, simply press
2
If you enter a wrong digit, press
PROG/MEM
Press
3
If you receive a call while you are storing information in memory, press
Note:
the call, begin again at Step 1.
To replace a stored number, simply store a new one in its place.
when the handset is not in use.
REDIAL
DELETE
then any number button (0–9) for the memory location. The SP-515 beeps three times.
to delete the last entered digit. Then enter the correct digit.
PHONE
to answer the call. After
.)
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 do so, hold down
the number immediately preceding the pause until you hear a second beep. (For example, if 9 is your access
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Telephone Operation
code, hold down 9 until you hear a second beep.) This enters a 1.5-second pause. For a longer pause, hold
down the number key until you hear additional beeps.
Dialing a Memory Number
PHONE
Press
. When you hear the dial tone, press
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.
When calling speci al servic es , dial the servic e’s main number first. Then at the appropriate pla ce in the call,
press
PROG/MEM
, then enter the number for the location where the additional information is stored.
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and y ou choos e
to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods. Remain on the line to explain the reason for your call.
PROG/MEM
, then the number button (0–9).
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TAD Operation
Illustration of front of base
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This section describes TAD operation at the base, but you can also operate the TAD using the handset or another phone while you’re away from home (see “Using Remote Commands” on Page 20).
SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS
TAD Operation
To set the TAD to answer calls, press
machine is on” and the number of recorded messages appears.
To set the TAD to not answer calls, press
“The machine is off” and beeps twice.
Even when the TAD is set to not answer calls, it answers after 10 rings. This is handy for emergency or
Note:
unexpected calls.
ON/OFF
INCOMING MESSAGE RECORDING
When the TAD is set to answer calls, it plays the announcement, then beeps. The caller can then record a
message up to 3 minutes long.
When the TA D is set to no t an s we r call s, a cal le r can still leave a message by p re s s ing
swers. When the TAD is set to answer calls, pressing # stops the announcement and lets the caller leave a
message.
. The TAD announces “The
ON/OFF
. The TAD announces
#
when the TAD an-
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TAD Operation
Illustration of front of base
The TAD stops recording and resets to answer the next call when:
the caller hangs up
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the maximum message length is reached
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there are more than 7 seconds of silence
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If the TAD’s memory is full,
after 10 rings and announces “Memory is full.”
Notes:
The maximum total of all stored messages is 12 minutes or 99 messages.
²
Many local phone companies use calling party control (CPC) to signal that the caller has hung up. Y our TAD
²
is designed to recognize a CPC signal and releases the line. If the TAD records phone company messages or
dial tones, your local phone company probably does not use CPC.
SCREENING CALLS
F
(full) and the number of recorded messages alternately appear, and it answers
To screen calls, let the TAD answer them, then listen to the caller’s message through the TAD’s speaker.
If you decide to answer the call, press
the TAD. The TAD stops recording and resets to answer the next call.
If you do not want to take the call, simply let the TAD finish recording the caller’s message.
Note: If you answer the phone just as the TAD answ ers, the TAD might not stop playing the outgoing message. If this happens, press
If you want to screen calls using the handset, press
handset.
If you decode to answer the call, press
TAD finish recording the caller’s message.
PLAYING MESSAGES
The TAD’s message counter window shows the total number of messages, both old and new. If there are new
messages, the PLAY indicator flashes.
STOP
.
PHONE
PHONE
on the handset or pick up any phone on the same phone line as
ANS SYS
. If you do not want to take the call, press
and listen to the caller’s message through the
ANS SYS
and let the
To play all the messages press
it announces the day and time it was recorded.
To play only new messages, hold down
TAD displays the number of each new message and plays it.
After all messages play, the TAD says, “End of messages.”
To replay a message during playback, press
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PLAY
. The TAD plays each message after
PLAY
for about 2 seconds. The
REPEAT
. The current message starts again from the beginning.
TAD Operation
To replay part of a message during playback, hold down
To return to a previous message, hold down
To skip to the next message, press
To quickly advance a message, hold down
message or move to any place within it. To resume normal playback, release
To stop playback at any time, press
DELETING MESSAGES
To delete the current message during playback, press
(or announces “End of messages”).
To delete all messages after playback, hold down
The TAD says “Messages deleted” and sounds a long beep to confirm that all messages are deleted.
: The TAD does not delete unplayed messages. If you have not played all of the messages, the TAD
Note
sounds an error tone and does not delete any messages.
REPEAT
REPEAT
SKIP
.
SKIP
STOP
. The TAD beeps and resets to answer calls.
until you see the desired message number.
. The playback speed increases, allowing you to quickly scan a
DELETE
DELETE
until dE appears in the message counter window.
then release to resume playback.
. The TAD beeps, then plays the next message
SKIP
.
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record at the TAD for yourself or others. Memos are stored with incoming messages, and are replayed the same way (see “Playing Messages” on Page 16).
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TAD Operation
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Illustration of front of base
Illustration of handset
Follow these steps to record a memo.
MEMO
Press
display counts up the recording time.
The TAD automatically stops recording after 3 minutes, or you can press
STOP
when you finish the memo. The TAD beeps once, and the message
number indicator increases by one.
. and begin speaking in a normal voice after the beep. The
RECORDING A CONVERSATION
Follow these steps to record both sides of a conversation (up to 3 minutes long) using the handset.
: This unit does not sound warning beeps to let the other party know that the call is being recorded.
ortant
Im
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.
Press
ANS SYS
then #. The ANS SYS indicator lights.
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The TAD records until:
the maximum message length is reached
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TAD Operation
you press
²
there is an 8-second busy signal or 7 seconds of silence
²
the TAD’s memory becomes full
²
Conversations are stored with incoming messages and are replayed the same way (see “Playing Messages”
on Page 16).
STOP (5
).
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Remote Operation
Remote Operation
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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 to enter your remote operation security code and do any of the following:
set the TAD to answer calls
²
listen to your messages
²
record a new announcement
²
record a memo
²
delete messages
²
Note: You cannot remotely operate the TAD from another phone on the same line as your SP-515.
You can also use your SP-515 handset to operate many of the TAD features.
USING THE TOLL-SAVER
If the ring select switch is set to
swers after two rings if you have new messages. If there are no new messages, the TAD waits for four rings
before it answers. This gives you time to hang up before the TAD answers so you can avoid unnecessary longdistance charges.
USING REMOTE COMMANDS
Whether you are using the handset or calling from a touch-tone phone, you press the same buttons to operate
the TAD. The only difference is the way you connect with the answering system.
From a remote touch-tone phone:
Dial your phone number. When the TAD answers, enter your remote access code. The TAD announces
the number of messages and beeps twice to confirm that you entered the correct code.
Notes:
If you do not enter each digit of the remote access code within 8 seconds, the TAD hangs up.
²
If the TAD is not set to answer calls or the memory is full, it will answer after 10 rings.
²
SA
(toll-saver) (see “Setting the Number of Rings” on Page 9), the TAD an-
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From the handset:
ANS SYS
Press
twice.
After connecting with the TAD, enter a remote command (see “Remote Commands” on Page 21), or press
hear voice prompts, or wait until the TAD begins playing all messages (after about 4 seconds).
When you finish, simply hang up (remote phone) or press
. The ANS SYS indicator lights. The TAD announces the number of messag es and beeps
ANS SYS
(SP-515’s handset).
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to
Remote Commands
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Remote Operation
Press: To:
0
1
2
3 3
5
7
8
9
#
Hear TAD On/Off status.
Play all mess a
says “No messa
Play new messa
the TA D says, “No new messa
Delete all played messa
Stop messa
Play currently selected announcement.
Hear date and time settin
Hear T AD rin
tin
s.
Record a memo. When you finish, press 5.
0
Set the TAD to not answer calls:
machine is off” and beeps twice.
Set the TAD to answer calls:
10 rin
s and says “The machin e is off” and beeps
twice. Press 0. The TAD says “The machine is on”
and beeps twice.
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Record new announcement. After the TAD beeps,
speak your messa
TAD pl ays your new announcement and beeps twice.
es. If no message is record ed, t he TAD
es.”
es. If no new message is reco rded,
es.”
es.
e playback or recording.
.
selection and remote access code set-
The TAD says “The
The TAD answers after
e. When you finish, press 5. The
While playing messages:
8
, then
follow voice
prompts
9
, then
follow voice
prompts
Press: To:
3
4
5
6
Set date and time.
Chan
e ring selection and remote access code.
Delete current messa
Replay messa
backs up one messa
particular spot wi thin a messa
resume playback at that spot.
Stop messa
Skip to next messa
ticular spot wit hin a messa
playback at the spot.
e. Each time you press 4, the TAD
e playback.
e. Or, hold down 6 to skip to a par-
e.
e. Or, hold down 4 to return to a
e and release it to
e and release it to resume
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
n
We do not expect you to have any problems with your SP-515, but if you do, the following suggestions might
help.
Problem Suggestion
The handset does not work. Move the handset closer to the base.
Volume drops or you hear
unusual sounds.
Call is noisy. Do not place the base near appliances or large metal objects.
The phone does not ring. Be sure the handset ringer is set to
The handset’s range
decreases.
Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected.
Be sure the battery pack is connected and charged.
Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Return the handset to the base for 15 seconds, then try again.
If these suggestions do not solve the problem, try resetting the security code:
Place the handset on the base and make sure the CHARGING light is on.
²
Wait 15 seconds, then pick up the handset and press
should operate properly. If it does not, try the next step.
Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet. Wait 15 seconds, then plug the
²
AC adapter back in. Place the handset on the base and make sure the
CHARGING light is on. Wait 15 seconds, then pick up the handset and
PHONE
press
step.
Remove the handset battery pack. Wait 15 seconds, then reinstall it.
²
Place the handset on the base and wait 15 seconds. Pick up the handset
and press
Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other
phone.
Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Keep the handset away from interference sources such as computers,
remote control toys, wireless alarm systems, wireless intercoms and room
monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. If the interference is
severe, turn off the interfering device.
CHANNEL
Press
Hang up and redial the number.
Be sure the base ringer is on.
Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely con-
nected.
Move the handset closer to the base.
There might be too many devices connected to the phone line. Remove a
device from the line.
Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack.
Be sure the base’s antenna is not touching a metal surface.
. The phone should operate properly. If it does not, try the next
PHONE
. The phone should operate properly.
to switch to another channel.
ON
.
PHONE
. The phone
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Problem Suggestion
Troubleshooting
Receiver sound flutter or
fades.
Be sure the battery pack is charged.
Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Move the handset closer to the base.
T/P
Can receive calls, but cannot
make calls.
Set
Mode” on Page 7).
correctly for the type of service you have (see “Setting the Dialing
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. 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 SP-515 to your local RadioShack store
for assistance.
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Care and Mai nte nance
Care and Maintenance
n
Your SP-515 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The
following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and cause the phone
to work improperly.
Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life
of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning
solvents, or strong detergents to clean your phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the phone lines, the phone company
might ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.
REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Installing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 6, the battery pack should
last about one year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge,
replace the battery pack with a new 3.6 volt, 700 milliamp battery pack. You can order a replacement battery
pack through your local RadioShack store.
Follow the directions in “Installing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 6 to install and charge the new battery pack.
Cautions:
You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type.
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Dispose of the battery pack promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn it.
²
Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
²
If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take the phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Important:
useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste
management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that
might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back program s.
This product contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack. At the end of the battery pack’s
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 the interference. Try to eliminate the interference by:
moving your phone away from the receiver
²
connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver
²
contacting your local RadioShack store for help
²
Care and Maintenance
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone.
Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that may 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 an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possib ilit y of dam age.
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Care and Mai nte nance
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Care and Maintenance
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warr anted by RadioSh ack agains t manufacturi ng defects in materi al and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVE N IF RadioShack HAS BE EN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect dur ing the warranty period, take the produc t and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of pur chas e date to an y RadioSh ack sto re. RadioS hack wi ll, at its optio n, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defec t by product re pair with out charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or ( c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced par ts and products, and pr oducts on which a re fund is made, becom e the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pr oducts may be used in the perform ance of
warranty service. R epaired or replaced parts and pr oducts are warranted for the remain der of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, imp roper or abnormal us age, failure to foll ow instr uctions , impro per install ation or
maintenance, alt eration, lightning or other incidence of ex cess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those prov ided by a RadioShac k Authorized Service Faci lity; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosme tic damag e; (e ) transpor tation, s hi pping or insurance costs ; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives y ou specific legal rights, and y ou may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
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RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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