Radio Shack Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. Installation 9 Som Is QS 43 3805 fm Page 10 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM 3 Align the bracket s keyhole slots with the Recharge the battery pack when the handset mounting screws and slide the base beeps and the TALK BATT indicator flashes downward to secure it Important Be sure the battery pack is prop erly connected before you try to charge it The CHARGE IN USE indicator lights when the handset is on the base even if the bat tery pack is not connected Notes When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack the phone might not work and you might CONNECTING AND MINE VRAC Poe hear a five beep error signal If this hap CHARGING THE pens return the handset to the base for BATTERY PACK about 5 seconds This resets the secu rity access protection code The telephone comes with a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack installed in the Using a pencil eraser clean the charg handset but not connected Before using ing contacts on the handset and the your phone you must connect the battery base about once a month pack then charge it for about 24 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover 2 Lift the battery pack out of the compart ment Plug the battery pack s connector into the socket in the compartment The connector fits only one way If the TALK BATT indicator does not light and the phone does not work rech2. 43 3805 fm Page 1 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM e e RadioShack www radioshack com Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System 4 t sing this equipment se read before u e Owner s Manual Bub EN 43 3805 fm Page 2 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM Bi O Contents uude EL 6 Li CIEN DTP 8 Mounting the Phone a ia 9 c ene rie ees ee abi cr E aca 8 Ona DESKE Top 25 3 obra tu mte tin b ddp 8 On a Wall Plate or Wall seisne enean niaaa asa aar aaaea ta nnne nnns 9 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack sssssssseeeeenennnnen 10 Setting the Dialing Mode wa aa nne eaten tret Rp eens o Er Ra aeo cu th En 11 Turning the Base s Ringer On and Off ssssssssssssssseeeeeeeenenenen eene 11 Setting the Number of Rings ssesssssesesesseseeeneeen nennen nnne nnne nnne nnne 12 A Quick Look at the Handset ssssssssssssseseseeeseene eene nennen enne 12 Setting the Ringer s Tone and Volume sse nennen 12 Setting the Day Time cn rct nd cere ra ene rt E AET ventu T eves 12 rli 13 Making and Receiving Calls ssenarinin nennen entren nnns 13 Selecting th Channel aus tO A dud eene t i sud ct ada s 13 Setting the Handset Volume ssssssessssseeseeeeeeenneennn nennen nennen nnne 13 Answering Calls Using the Speakerphone
3. Announcement Only lets you play an an nouncement for callers to hear without re cording their messages Memo Recording lets you leave messag es for yourself or others in your home or of fice You can also record your phone conversation Phone Pick Up Detection stops record ing 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 play back Features ue Rd 43 3805 fm Page 8 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM Installation MOUNTING THE PHONE Notes You can place the telephone s base on a Your telephone connects directly to a desk or table mount it on a standard wall modular telephone line jack If your plate or directly on a wall phone line jack is not a modular jack you can update the wiring yourself Choose a location that is using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you nearan AC outlet can let the phone company update the A wiring for you near a modular telephone line jack gtory The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C RJ11W for a wall plate out of the way of normal activities away from electrical machinery electri cal appliances metal walls or filing cabi nets wireless int
4. 5 The telephone announces AM or PM and A or P appears in the message counter window Press SKIP or REPEAT to change this setting Press CLOCK again to set AM or PM The telephone beeps and announces the day and time 12 Installation e je 2 as S Y S 43 3805 fm Page 13 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM oe O Operation MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make a call lift the handset and press TALK The TALK BATT indicator on the handset and the CHARGE IN USE indicator on the base light When you hear a dial tone dial the number To answer a call simply lift the handset If the handset is away from the base press any key To end a call place the handset on the base or press TALK Note If you press TALK to hang up and the phone does not disconnect press TALK again while holding the handset closer to the base or place the handset on the base SELECTING THE CHANNEL The phone scans 20 channels and automati cally selects a clear channel each time you make or receive a call If you hear other conversation or excessive noise during a call press CH to select a dif ferent channel The TALK BATT indicator blinks followed by a brief pause as your phone searches for a clear channel Note If the handset is too far from the base the channel might not be clear Move closer to the base and try making the call again SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME You can choose
5. 43 3805 fm Page 17 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM The system switches to the other message and plays it RECORDING DELETING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE To record your outgoing message up to 30 seconds long hold down OGM on the base until the answering system beeps and appears When you finish your message press PLAY STOP or OGM The system plays back your message To delete your outgoing message and use the answering system s prerecorded mes sages hold down OGM until the system beeps Then press OGM again within two seconds SETTING THE RECORD TIME Set REC TIME to 1 4 or ANN to determine how the answering system will record incom ing messages 1 The system plays the outgoing message and lets callers leave a mes sage up to 1 minute long 4 The system plays the outgoing message and lets callers leave a mes sage up to 4 minutes long ANN announcement only The sys tem plays the outgoing message but does not let callers leave a message SETTING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM TO ANSWER CALLS To set the answering system to answer calls press ANSWER on the base If the system is set to record a caller s message see Set ting the Record Time it plays the outgoing message and shows the number of recorded messages If the system is set to announce e ment only it plays the outgoing message and A appears To set the system to not answer calls press ANSWER The system announces Answer off
6. ssseeeeeeenenenenennn 13 Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone sese 13 Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone ccceeeceesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeseeenas 14 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line sessseeeeeeeeneenen enne 14 Using Redlal rete necem ene e tette iet 14 BENEDICT 14 Using Elashr iuo rede bI URINE 14 PAGING erm dele en AEK det NAW ee ay cee 14 Memory Dialing a e aa AE EA TM ORE MO MEE hs 15 Storing a Number in Memory eee eee ea aaa aaa aaa aaaaaaiaaai 15 Entering a Pallse aaa Lee ad nece te eee eee ee 15 Dialing a Memory Number siryen ad 15 Chain Dialing Service Numbers ssssssseseeeeeeeeeneneen nennen 15 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers sese 16 Usirng aHeadsel annee dn AWA TA ee ee ee 16 Answering System Operation esee eeeeeeee nennen nnnnnnn nennen nnn n intr sinn nn tna nnn 16 Selecting the Outgoing Message eeeeeeee eee aaa aaa aaa aaa nnne 16 Recording Deleting an Outgoing Message esee 17 Setting the Record TIME asie nhe nce edd ec ge e vt e pe eene diee 17 Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls seeeee 17 screening Calls 4 O EP PA EO avi ert nlite 17 Recording Incoming Messages ssesseeeneeem emen nennen 17 Recording a Memo eer b E
7. E O Troubleshooting We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone but if you do these sugges tions might help Problem Suggestion Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Severe noise interference Press CH to change the channel Keep the handset away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move the handset to another location or turn off the source of interference The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has decreased Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal sur face Return the handset to the cradle and recharge the battery pack Replace the battery pack if necessary see Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 10 The phone does not work or works poorly Be sure the base s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected and the bat tery pack is charged The handset battery pack does not charge Check the charging contacts on the handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly Replace the battery pack The handset d
8. 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 RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without 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 parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may
9. and the message counter turns off SCREENING CALLS You can let the answering system answer calls for you while you listen to the caller s message through the base s speaker If you decide to answer the call press SPEAKER on the base to answer using the speakerphone press TALK on the handset to answer if the handset is off the base or if the handset is on the base lift it You can also pick up any phone on the same line The system stops recording and resets to answer the next call RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES After the answering system answers a call it plays the outgoing message beeps and records the caller s message Each incoming message can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long depending on how you set REC TIME see Setting the Record Time The system s maximum recording capacity is 18 minutes The system stops recording and resets to answer the next call when The caller hangs up The maximum message length is reached The system detects a busy signal or more than 7 seconds of silence You pick up the system s handset or any phone on the same phone line Note When the answering system s mes sage memory is full FL appears message counter window and the system announces No remaining time when you try to operate it Answering System Operation 17 ue Ali S Y e S 43 3805 fm Page 18 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record at th
10. be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder 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 improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 43 3805 RadioShack UCZZ01683ZZ A Division of Tandy Corporation 05A00 Fort Worth Texas 76102 Printed in China e
11. 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 pre vents 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 spe cial services Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have T telephone switch e 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 record ed Call Screening lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can decide wheth er or not to answer the call Programmable PIN you can set a two digit 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
12. opera tion it stops all answering functions and rC appears in the message counter window The system resumes answering functions when it is no longer in remote command if you have not turned it off The remote playback of incoming messages is limited to 4 minutes If you have more messages after 4 min utes have passed you must press 2 again to listen to the rest of the messages When using remote operation you can only delete the current message during playback You cannot delete all the messages stored at one time The maximum length of a memo recorded by remote operation is 4 minutes To use a remote command press and within 2 seconds the number for the command you want Note The remote operation stops when someone picks up the handset or any phone on the same phone line E Remote Commands Press then To Repeat the current message during playback Play messages Skip current message during play back Delete current message during play back Stop playback recording and room monitoring Set the system to answer calls Record or stop recording a memo Record or stop recording a new out going message Set the system to not answer calls Monitor the room where the system is located 20 e Answering System Operation ue e S Y S 43 3805 fm Page 21 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM
13. the problem take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance CARE To enjoy your telephone for a long time Keep the telephone dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the telephone only in nor mal temperature environments Handle the telephone gently and care fully Do not drop it Keep the telephone away from dust and dirt Wipe the telephone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the telephone s internal components can cause a malfunc tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your telephone is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for as sistance If the trouble is affecting the tele phone lines the phone company can ask you to disconnect your telephone until you have resolved the problem 22 Troubleshooting dic S 43 3805 fm Page 23 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM SZ E Notes 23 8 E e S Y S 43 3805 fm Page 24 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship 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 Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
14. 0 digits the phone beeps several times and exits the storing process Start over from Step 2 Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory 3 Press MEM then enter the memory loca tion number 0 9 The handset sounds a long beep to indicate that the number is stored 4 For each stored number write the persons or company s name next to the appropriate location number on the supplied memory directory sticker Peel the backing off the sticker and attach it to the phone To replace a stored number simply store a new one in its place E To delete a stored number lift the handset and press MEM twice then enter the memory location number 0 9 you want to clear The handset sounds a long beep to signal that the memory location is clear Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9 for example and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an out side 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 con nect To enter a 2 second pause press PAUSE For a longer pause press PAUSE ad ditional times Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in a standard memo ry location press TALK When you hear a dial tone press MEM and enter the memory location number for the number you want to dial Note If you select an invalid or empty mem ory locati
15. AC out let 6 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical posi tion On a Wall Plate or Wall 6 Plug the adapter into a standard AC out let 1 Insert the two tabs at the top of the nar row end of the supplied bracket into the 7 Press and lift out the handset holder flip base s upper tab slots as shown then it over as shown then snap it back into press down on the bracket s latches and place so it holds the handset insert them into the lower slots 8 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical posi tion 2 Plug one end of the supplied short mod Note To mount the telephone directly on a ular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the wall you need two screws not supplied with back of the base as in On a Desk Top heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the on Page 8 bottom of the base Follow the steps under On a Wall Plate or Wall then apply these 3 Insert the supplied AC adapters barrel additional instructions for placement on a plug into the DC IN 9V jack as in On a wall Desk Top on Page 8 1 Drill two holes 315 16 She 4 Route the adapter and modular cords inches 100 mm apart N through the grooves on the bracket Then thread a screw TN into each hole letting 318 5 the heads extend about JE 5 16 inch 8 mm from the wall U 2 Plug one end of the supplied long modu lar cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the base
16. C 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 com pany can temporarily discontinue your ser vice 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 proce dures 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 interrup tion of your telephone service Your phone might cause TV or radio interfer ence even when it is operating properly To determine whether your phone is causing the interference turn off your phone If the inter ference goes away your phone is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by moving your phone away from the receiver e 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
17. Hz DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM o TALK BATT TALK FLASH a VOLw MUTE REDIAL TONE CH RadioShack oo oo PAUSE SETTING THE RINGER S TONE AND VOLUME You can set two ringer tones and a high and low volume for each To change the tone lift the handset and press VOL a or w The E selected tone sounds at the selected volume for 2 seconds Note If the ringer does not change when you press either VOL 4 or w try pressing the opposite button SETTING THE DAY TIME You must set the day of the week and time so the telephone can record the correct day and time of each message Note Enter each key press within about 2 minutes Otherwise the telephone exits the time setting process and you must begin again with Step 1 1 Hold down CLOCK on the base until the telephone beeps The telephone announces the currently set day and dis plays the day s number 0 for Sunday 1 for Monday and so on 2 To change the day of the week repeat edly press SKIP on the base to move for ward or REPEAT on the base to move backward To set the correct day of the week when it displays press CLOCK on the base 3 The telephone announces the hour To change the hour repeatedly press SKIP or REPEAT To set the correct hour when it displays press CLOCK 4 The telephone announces the minutes To change the minutes repeatedly press SKIP or REPEAT To set the correct minutes when they display press CLOCK
18. X te Rond eek venei x ek sedans 18 Recording a Conversation 2 tette UR RR RE RHR RR R ERA 18 VIRO C AGE 18 2000 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by Tandy Corporation RA je S Y e S 43 3805 fm Page 3 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM Adjusting the Answering System s Volume Deleting Messages eccerre Setting the Remote Operation PIN Remote Operation sesesss Using the Toll Saver esess Using Remote Commands Remote Commands Troubleshooting Salue 4 rion als oh an a a Eoo 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 devic
19. after three rings if you have new messages ones you have not listened to If there are no new messages the sys tem answers after five rings This gives you time to hang up before the system answers SO you can avoid unnecessary long distance charges USING REMOTE COMMANDS Follow these steps to operate the answering System from a remote location Note If you wait more than 15 seconds be tween each keypress the system sounds a long beep and hangs up 1 Dial your phone number and wait for the system to answer If the system is not set to answer calls it will answer after about 10 rings and sound a series of beeps 2 When the outgoing message begins or the system sounds a series of beeps press then enter your PIN within 2 store to enter your PIN and do any of the fol seconds lowing Set the answering system to answer or not answer calls Listen to your messages Answering System Operation 19 ue ud S Y S 43 3805 fm Page 20 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM 3 If the PIN is correct the system announces the day and time then it announces the number of new and old messages The system plays all new messages then beeps about once every two seconds to let you know it is ready to accept remote commands Notes f the system does not respond try entering your pin again If you enter an incorrect PIN three times the sys tem beeps and hangs up When the system is in remote
20. arge the battery pack The battery power might be too low to light the indicator f the battery pack becomes weak during a call you hear a beep and the TALK BATT indicator flashes When this hap pens you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery 3 Putthe battery pack in the compartment pack 4 Replace the cover About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off To charge the battery pack simply place the the base until the TALK BATT indicator handset on the base facing either up or flashes Otherwise the battery pack down The CHARGE IN USE indicator on the loses its ability to fully recharge base lights 10 Installation t je 2 as EN Yj e S 43 3805 fm Page 11 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM f the battery pack is completely dis charged or the base loses power while the handset is away from it place the handset on the base to reset the secu rity access protection code If it was the handset that lost power recharge the battery pack The supplied battery pack should last about a year If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an over night charge replace it with a new 3 6 volt 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store Install the new battery pack and charge it for a
21. bout 24 hours Note To avoid losing memory numbers in stall and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute Warning Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and properly Do not burn or bury it Cautions You must use a replacement battery of the same size and type Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it might explode Do not open or mutilate the battery Be careful not to short the battery by touching the connector s pins with con ducting materials such as rings brace lets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn Important The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States or E Canada The RBRC program provides a con venient alternative to placing used Ni Cd bat teries into the trash or the municipal waste stream which may be illegal in your area Please call 1 800 THE SHACK 1 800 843 7422 for information on Ni Cd battery recy cling and disposal bans restrictions in your area RadioShack s involvement in this pro gram is part of the company s commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have I
22. ces the number of new and old messages then plays the new messages The message number appears as each mes sage plays and the system announces the day and time of the call at the end of each message To play all messages after playing the new messages press PLAY STOP again To skip to the next message press SKIP on the base during playback To replay the current message from the be ginning press REPEAT on the base If you press REPEAT within about 2 seconds 4 seconds for remote operation after a mes sage begins playing the system replays the previous message ADJUSTING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM S VOLUME To adjust the speaker s volume repeatedly press VOLUME 4 or w on the base The volume setting from 1 lowest to 10 high est appears in the message counter win dow DELETING MESSAGES To delete the current message while it is playing hold down DELETE on the base until the answering system beeps To delete all messages at once while mes sages are not playing hold down DELETE until the system beeps and 0 appears in the message counter window Note You cannot delete new unplayed messages If you try to delete all messages at once while you still have new messages the system sounds five quick beeps and does not delete any messages 18 Answering System Operation ue kil S Y e S 43 3805 fm Page 19 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION PIN The answeri
23. e answering system for yourself or others in your home or office for up to 10 minutes The system stores memos as incoming messag es see Playing Messages To record a memo hold down MEMO on the base until the answering system beeps and appears in the message counter win dow then speak your message When you finish the memo press PLAY STOP or MEMO Note The answering system cannot record a memo less than two seconds long RECORDING A CONVERSATION The answering system lets you record both sides of a telephone conversation up to 10 minutes when you are talking with the hand set Important It is illegal in some areas to record a conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversation including the phone company Check the laws in your area before you use the two way recording fea ture To start recording a phone conversation hold down MEMO on the base until the an swering system beeps and appears To stop recording press PLAY STOP or MEMO The system stores a recorded conversation as a message see Playing Messages Note The answering system cannot record a conversation less than two seconds long or a call using the speakerphone PLAYING MESSAGES After the answering system has recorded a message its message counter shows the to tal number of messages stored If you have new messages the number flashes To play oe your messages press PLAY STOP The sys tem announ
24. e that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line We refer to this power draw as the phone s ringer equivalence num ber or REN The REN is on the bottom of your phone If you use more than one phone or other de vice on the line add up all the RENSs If the total is more than five three in rural areas your phones might not ring If ringer opera tion is impaired remove one of the devices from the line WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case ZA This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying this product N This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC stan dards M al S Y e S 43 3805 fm Page 4 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM FCC STATEMENT Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules Upon request you must provide the phone s FC
25. ed at the net work interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Do not fix the AC power supply cord to building surfaces with metal fittings if the product has an AC power cord Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid clean ers or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 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 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ven tilation 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 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 13 14 15 16 17 E home consult your local power com pany Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be stepped on Do not overload wal
26. ercoms alarms and On a Desk Top room monitors 1 Plug one end of the supplied long modu away from other cordless phones lar cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base The base s location affects the phone s range If you have a choice of several loca tions try each to see which provides the best performance Cautions You must use a Class 2 power N source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 350 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and 2 Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular telephone line jack its plug must fit the telephone s DC IN 9V 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel jack The supplied adapter meets these plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of specifications Using an adapter that the base 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 dis connect it from the telephone 8 Installation t Z AW 43 3805 fm Page 9 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM e 4 Route the adapter s cord through the 5 Plug the modular cord s other end into strain relief slot on the bottom of the the wall plate jack then align the base brackets keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base down ward to secure it 5 Plug the adapter into a standard
27. f you are not sure which type you have after you charge the handset battery pack do this simple test 1 Set DIAL MODE to T tone 2 Lift the handset press TALK and listen for a dial tone 3 Press any number other than 0 Note If your telephone system requires that you dial an access code 9 for example before you dial an outside number do not press the access code number either If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave DIAL MODE set to T If the dial tone continues you have pulse service Set DIAL MODE to P pulse 4 Press TALK or place the handset on the base to hang up TURNING THE BASE S RINGER ON AND OFF To turn off the base s ringer set RINGER on the back of the base to OFF You can still make or receive calls using this phone Tele Installation 11 je 2 as S 43 3805 fm Page 12 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM phones on the same line and the tele phone s handset if it is away from the base still ring when there is an incoming call To turn on the base s ringer set RINGER to ON SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS Set RING TIME on the side of the base to 3 5 or TS toll saver to select how long the tele phone waits to answer a call 3 rings 5 rings or toll saver Note If you plan to check messages by long distance set RING TIME to TS see Using the Toll Saver on Page 19 A QUICK LOOK AT THE HANDSET MEM 900M
28. he handset on the base while the headset is connected be sure the handset seats properly With a headset connected you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset You can use a handset holder available at your local RadioShack store to hang the handset on your belt for greater conve nience When you finish using the headset discon nect it and close the rubber cover to protect the jack O Answering System Operation SELECTING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE The answering system has two prerecorded outgoing messages One asks the caller to leave a message Hello no one is available to take your call Please leave a message af ter the tone The system uses this message when REC TIME is set to 1 or 4 see Setting the Record Time on Page 17 REC TIME ANN 4 1 The other message is an announcement and does not let the caller leave a message Hel lo no one is available to take your call The System uses this message when REC TIME is set to ANN announcement only You can also record your own message see Recording Deleting an Outgoing Message on Page 17 When you record your own out going message the system uses it for all REC TIME settings To switch between your outgoing message and the answering system s prerecorded message press OGM When the current message begins to play press OGM again 16 Answering System Operation je Y AW S Y e S
29. l Press FLASH again to return to the first call Note If you do not have any special phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call PAGING To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use press PAGE on the base for less than 2 seconds The handset beeps for about 5 seconds To sound the beep for 1 minute press PAGE more than 2 seconds Or hold down PAGE for over 1 minute to make the handset beep until you release PAGE To stop the beeping sooner press any key on the handset except TALK Notes The phone goes off hook you hear the dial tone the first time you press TALK to stop the handset from beeping If you do not press TALK again the phone remains off hook The phone rings if a call comes in during paging 14 Operation M kil EN Yj e S 43 3805 fm Page 15 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM MEMORY DIALING The phone can store up to 10 numbers that you can dial by entering a memory location number 0 9 Storing a Number in Memory Note An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between each key press 1 Lift the handset and press MEM The TALK BATT indicator blinks 2 Enter the number and any tone mode changes or pause entries see Entering a Pause Notes Each number you store can be up to 20 digits long f you try to enter more than 2
30. l outlets and exten sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 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 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 Incor rect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified services personnel under the following condi tions When the power cord plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the prod uct 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 cov ered by the operating instructions because improper adjustments of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a quali M kil S Y e S 43 3805 fm Page 6 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM fied technician to restore the product to normal operation f the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a disti
31. nct 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 oe 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 conduct ing 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 Features Your RadioShack 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System uses advanced cordless telephone technology to give you superior a
32. ng system s two digit remote op eration PIN personal identification number prevents unauthorized remote access to your messages The PIN is preset to 80 Fol low these steps to change the PIN to any number from 00 to 99 Note If you wait more than 2 minutes be tween each keypress the system exits the PIN setting process Start again at Step 1 1 Hold down PIN on the base until the answering system beeps and 00 appears in the message counter win dow 2 Press SKIP on the base to set the first digit of the PIN higher or REPEAT to set it lower Then press PIN 3 Press SKIP or REPEAT to set the second digit of the PIN then press PIN The sys tem announces the new PIN To check your PIN at any time press PIN The PIN appears in the message counter window and the answering system announc es it Note If you press SPEAKER or PLAY STOP while changing the PIN the system exits set up Begin again with Step 1 REMOTE OPERATION While you are away from your home or of fice you can use a touch tone phone or a pulse rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer available through your local RadioShack e Record a new outgoing message Record a memo Erase messages Note You cannot remotely operate the sys tem using its handset or another telephone on the same line as the system USING THE TOLL SAVER If RING TIME is set to T S toll saver see Setting the Day Time on Page 12 the sys tem answers
33. oes not ring or receive a page Move the base away from other electrical devices and sources of noise The handset stops working or works poorly during a call Move the handset closer to the base Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Be sure the battery pack is charged If the battery power is too low it does not have enough power to light the TALK BATT indicator If the base loses power while the handset is away the security access protection code might change Restore power to the base then place the handset back on the base The CHARGE IN USE indicator lights indicating that the code is set again Troubleshooting ue 21 E EN QN 43 3805 fm Page 22 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM 4 Problem Suggestion The handset stops working or works Check the charging contacts on the handset and poorly during a call continued base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser The system does not answer calls Make sure the system is turned on Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected Check all phone line connections The system does not record callers REC TIME is set to ANN announcement only Set it messages to 1 or 4 Delete messages if memory is full If you still have problems disconnect the telephone If other phones on the same line work properly the fault is in this phone or its installation If you cannot find
34. on the phone sounds an error tone Press MEM and enter the memory location number again Chain Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special ser vices such as alternate long distance or bank by phone store each group of num bers in its own memory location Dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEM and enter the memory location number 0 9 for the stored information Operation 15 je 2 as EN Yj S 43 3805 fm Page 16 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM Testing Stored Emergency Num bers If you store an emergency service s number police department fire department ambu lance and you choose to test the stored number make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods Also remain on the line to explain the reason for your call USING A HEADSET You can talk with hands free convenience using an optional headset with a s2 inch 2 5 mm plug Your local RadioShack store has a variety headsets To connect the headset open the rubber cover marked N on the side of the hand set then insert the headset s plug into the jack E Notes Connecting a headset disconnects the handset s earpiece and microphone a Or w on the handset also controls the connected headset s volume Pressing MUTE on the handset also silences the headset s microphone f you place t
35. one of four volume settings low medium high or maximum for the handset To change the volume press VOL a Or w during a call ANSWERING CALLS USING THE SPEAKERPHONE To answer a call using the speakerphone press SPEAKER on the base The SPEAKER indicator lights To adjust the speakerphone s volume re peatedly press VOLUME 4 or w on the base The volume setting from 1 lowest to 10 highest appears in the message counter window Note When you press VOLUME while the volume is set to the maximum or VOLUME w while the volume is set to the minimum the setting does not change and the phone beeps several times To end a speakerphone call press SPEAKER again SWITCHING BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE To switch to the speakerphone while you are using the handset press SPEAKER on the base When you hear the conversation on the speakerphone press TALK on the hand set To switch to the handset while you are using the speakerphone lift the handset off the base If the handset is away from the base press TALK then press SPEAKER Operation ME 13 R l S Y e S 43 3805 fm Page 14 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM USING BOTH THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE If someone else is using the speakerphone press TALK on the handset to join the con versation If someone else is using the hand set press SPEAKER on the base to join the conversation During the call one person can hang u
36. p and let the call continue at the other keypad Or both people can hang up to end the call Note If you hear a high pitched noise from the base s speaker the handset and the base are too close together USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services such as bank by phone require tone signals If you have pulse service you can still use these special tone services by following these steps 1 Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P 2 Dial the service s main number When the service answers press TONE on the handset Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals 3 When you hang up the phone automati cally resets to pulse dialing USING REDIAL You can quickly dial the last number dialed When you hear a dial tone press REDIAL Notes The redial memory holds up to 32 digits SO you can redial long distance as well as local numbers The redial memory also holds pause entries See Entering a Pause on Page 15 e USING MUTE To talk to someone in the room without the person on the other end of the phone line hearing your conversation press MUTE The TALK BATT indicator flashes Press MUTE again or TALK to resume your phone conver sation USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of a switchhook operation for special services such as Call Waiting For example if you have Call Waiting press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current cal
37. udio quality and extended range Its head Set 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 ad vanced capabilities over tape based answer ing machines For example you can delete individual messages and save the rest Be cause your answering system is fully digital there are no tapes to bother with no tape mechanisms to wear out and no lost mes sages if power fails The remote operation feature lets you ac cess your answering system from a touch tone phone and guides you through system operation with voice prompts TELEPHONE FEATURES Spread Spectrum Technology spreads the signal across several frequencies pro viding additional security for your phone con versations 6 Features M kil S Y e S 43 3805 fm Page 7 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM 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 dur ing a call Ample Talk and Standby Time the sup plied battery when fully charged provides about 6 hours of talk time or 7 days of stand by time Facedown or Faceup Handset Charging you can place the handset on the base facedown or faceup 10 Number Memory Dialing
38. you stop using your phone Some cordless telephones operate on fre quencies that might cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or pre vent such interference the base of the cord less telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR LIGHTNING Your telephone has built in lightning protec tion to reduce the risk of damage from surg es in telephone line and power line current This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements However lightning strik ing the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone Lightning damage is not common Neverthe less if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the pos sibility of damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment ba sic safety precautions should always be fol lowed 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 M kil S Y S 43 3805 fm Page 5 Wednesday May 17 2000 3 48 PM 10 ane 12 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnect
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