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900 MHz Digital Spread
Spectrum Digital Answering
System
with Caller ID and Call Waiting
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Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................................. 22
Answering System Operation ............................................................................................. 22
Setting the Record Time ................................................................................................. 22
Selecting the Outgoing Message .................................................................................... 22
Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 23
Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls .............................................................. 23
Screening Calls .............................................................................................................. 23
Recording Incoming Messages ...................................................................................... 23
Recording a Memo ......................................................................................................... 24
Recording a Conversation .............................................................................................. 24
Playing Messages .......................................................................................................... 24
Adjusting the Answering System’s Volume .................................................................... 25
Deleting Messages ......................................................................................................... 25
Remote Operation .......................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 27
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 29
Replacing the Battery Pack ............................................................................................ 30
The FCC Wants You to Know ......................................................................................... 31
Lightning ......................................................................................................................... 31
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-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.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accom-
panying this product.
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Contents
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ˆ Features
Your RadioShack 900 MHz Spread Spec-
trum Cordless Speakerphone Digital An-
swering System uses advanced technology
to give you superior audio quality and ex-
tended range.
3-Line Liquid Crystal Display
view an entire Caller ID record on one
screen.
— lets you
20 Number Memory Dialing
store 20 numbers in memory for easy dialing.
— lets you
The answering system’s Caller ID unit
records each caller’s telephone number (and
name, if available in your area) and the date
and time of the call, as provided by your local
phone company to Caller ID service sub-
scribers. If you subscribe to Call Waiting and
Caller ID, the answering system can show
you the incoming caller information, even
when you are already talking on the phone.
Headset Jack
with a headset (available at your local Ra-
dioShack store).
— for optional hands-free use
Page
— lets you send a paging signal from
the base to the handset to page someone or
locate the handset if you misplace it.
20 Channels
— automatically selects a clear
channel when you make or answer a call.
You can also manually change channels dur-
ing a call.
The answering system stores up to 18 min-
utes of messages on a computer chip and
records each message’s day and time. This
gives you advanced capabilities over tape-
based answering machines:
Security Access-Protection Code
— helps
prevent other cordless phone users from us-
ing your phone line while the handset is off
the base.
• You can delete individual messages and
save the rest.
Ringer Volume Control
from four ringer tone/volume settings on the
handset.
— lets you select
• There are no tapes to bother with and no
tape mechanisms to wear out.
The remote operation feature lets you oper-
ate your answering system from a touch-tone
phone (or from a rotary phone with a pocket
tone dialer).
Volume Controls
ume you hear through the handset.
— let you adjust the vol-
Long Battery Life
— the supplied battery
pack (when fully charged) provides about 6
hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time.
TELEPHONE FEATURES
900 MHz Operation
range and less interference than many other
cordless phones.
— provides longer
Tone/Pulse Dialing
— lets you use either
type of service, and you can easily switch
from pulse to tone dialing for long-distance,
bank-by-phone, or other special services.
Spread Spectrum Technology
— spreads
the signal across several frequencies, pro-
viding additional security for your phone con-
versations.
3-Number Redial
any of the last three numbers dialed.
— lets you quickly redial
Auto Talk
— you can set the phone so you
Caller ID Memory
ID records.
— stores up to 50 Caller
can answer a call simply by lifting the hand-
set from the base.
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Any Key Answer
Toll-Saver
— lets you avoid unnecessary
— you can set the phone
so you can press any key to answer a call
when the handset is away from the base.
charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility
Digital Volume Control
— lets you precisely
— lets you use
your phone with hearing aids that have a T
(telephone) switch.
adjust the speakerphone and message play-
back.
ANSWERING SYSTEM
FEATURES
IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION
Day/Time Stamp
time each message was recorded.
— records the day and
To use the phone’s Caller ID and Call Wait-
ing features, you must be in an area where
those services are available and you must
subscribe to those services through your lo-
cal phone company.
Two Prerecorded Messages
the option of using one of two prerecorded
outgoing messages or recording your own.
— gives you
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more op-
tions are generally available:
Announcement Only
nouncement for callers to hear, without re-
cording their messages.
— lets you play an an-
• caller’s number only
• caller’s name only
Message Counter
— shows the number of
messages the answering system has record-
ed.
• caller’s name and number
Programmable PIN
digit personal identification number (PIN) for
secure remote operation.
— you can set a two-
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone to conform to
federal regulations, and you can connect it to
most telephone lines. However, each device
that you connect to the phone line draws
power from the phone line. We refer to this
power draw as the device’s ringer equiva-
lence number, or REN. The REN is on the
bottom of the base.
Call Screening
leaves a message so you can decide wheth-
er or not to answer the call.
— lets you listen as a caller
Memo Recording
— lets you leave messag-
es for yourself or others in your home or of-
fice. You can also record your phone
conversation.
If you are using more than one phone or oth-
er device on the line, add up all the RENs. If
the total is more than five (three in rural ar-
eas), your phones might not ring. If ringer op-
eration is impaired, remove a device from the
line.
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.
Adjustable Ring Number
— lets you set the
answering system to answer after three or
five rings.
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4. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifi-
cally designed for wet locations.
FCC STATEMENT
Your answering system complies with Part
68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number and the
REN to your phone company. These num-
bers are on the bottom of the base.
5. Never touch uninstalled telephone
wires or terminals unless the tele-
phone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
You must not connect your phone to any of
the following:
6. Use caution when installing or modi-
fying telephone lines.
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
7. Do not fix the AC power supply cord
to building surfaces with metal fit-
tings (If the product has an AC
power cord).
• most electronic key phone systems
Note:
Your telephone operates on standard
radio frequencies, as allocated by the FCC.
Even though the security access-protection
code prevents unauthorized use of your
phone line, it is possible for other radio units
operating on similar frequencies within a cer-
tain area to unintentionally intercept your
conversations and/or cause interference.
This lack of privacy can occur with any cord-
less phone.
8. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
9. Do not use this product near water,
for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swim-
ming pool.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, in-
cluding the following:
10. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
11. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from
overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat regis-
ter. This product should not be
1. Read and understand all instruc-
tions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Never install telephone wiring during
a lightning storm.
placed in
a
built-in installation
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unless proper ventilation is pro-
vided.
• If liquid has been spilled, into the
product.
12. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult
your local power company.
• If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate
normally by following the operat-
ing instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the
operating instructions because
improper adjustment of other con-
trols may result in damage and
will often require extensive work
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this prod-
uct where the cord will be stepped
on.
by
a
qualified technician to
14. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
restore the product to normal
operation.
• If the product has been dropped
or the cabinet has been dam-
aged.
15. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
• If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
18. Avoid using a telephone (other than
a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
16. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product.
Take it to a qualified serviceman
when service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing cov-
ers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other risks. Incorrect
reassemble can cause electric
shock when the product is subse-
quently used.
19. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOL-
LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Use only the appropriate type and
size battery pack specified in the
instruction manual provided for this
product.
17. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the follow-
ing conditions:
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire. The cell may explode. Check
• When the power cord plug is
damaged or frayed.
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with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolyte is corro-
sive and may cause damage to the
eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swal-
lowed.
5. Charge the battery pack provided
with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations speci-
fied in the instruction manual pro-
vided for this product.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery
pack in order not to short it with con-
ducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and bat-
tery charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ˆ Installation
Cautions:
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You must use a power source
that supplies 9V DC and deliv-
ers at least 350 mA. Its center
You can place the answering system’s base
on a desk or table, or mount it on a standard
wall plate or directly on a wall. Choose a lo-
cation that is:
!
tip must be set to positive and its plug
DC IN 9V
must fit the phone's
jack. The
• near an AC outlet
supplied adapter meets these specifica-
tions. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage
the phone or the adapter.
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
phone before you connect it to AC
power. When you finish, disconnect the
adapter from AC power before you dis-
connect it from the phone.
• away from electrical machinery, electri-
cal appliances, metal walls or filing cabi-
nets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and
room monitors
• away from other cordless phones
Notes:
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.
• Your telephone connects directly to a
modular telephone line jack. If your
phone line jack is not a modular jack,
you can update the wiring yourself,
using jacks and adapters, available at
your local RadioShack store. Or, you
can let the phone company update the
wiring for you.
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• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall
plate).
press down on the bracket’s latches and
insert them into the lower slots.
On a Desk Top
1. Plug one end of the supplied long modu-
TEL LINE
lar cord into the
back of the base.
jack on the
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a
modular telephone line jack.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel
DC IN 9V
plug into the
the base.
jack on the back of
2. Plug one end of the supplied short mod-
TEL LINE
ular cord into the
jack on the
4. Route the adapter’s cord through the
strain relief slot on the bottom of the
base.
back of the base as in Step 1 of “On a
Desk Top.”
To AC Adapter
To Phone Line Jack
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel
DC IN 9V
plug into the
jack as in Step 3
of “On a Desk Top.”
4. Route the adapter and modular cords
through the grooves on the bracket.
Strain Relief Slot
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC out-
let.
6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical posi-
tion.
5. Plug the modular cord’s other end into
the wall plate jack, then align the
bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall
plate studs and slide the base down-
ward to secure it.
On a Wall Plate or Wall
1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the nar-
row end of the supplied bracket into the
base’s upper tab slots as shown, then
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2. Plug one end of the supplied long modu-
TEL LINE
lar cord into the
back of the base.
jack at the
3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the base
downward to secure it.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC out-
let.
7. Press and lift out the handset holder, flip
it over as shown, then snap it back into
place so it holds the handset.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
The answering system comes with a re-
chargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack in-
stalled in the handset, but not connected.
Before using your phone, you must connect
the battery pack, then charge it for about 24
hours.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical posi-
tion.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
compartment cover.
Note:
To mount the answering system di-
rectly on a wall, you need two screws (not
supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole
slots on the bottom of the base. Follow the
steps under “On a Wall Plate or Wall” on
Page 9, then follow these additional instruc-
tions for placement on a wall.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the compart-
ment and plug its connector into the
socket in the compartment. The connec-
tor fits only one way.
15
16
1. Drill two holes 3 /
5/16''
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread a
screw into each hole,
315/16''
letting
extend about / inch
the
heads
16
5
5/16''
(8 mm) from the wall.
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• If the battery pack becomes weak during
a call, the handset beeps every 3 sec-
onds and LowBatteryflashes on the
display. When this happens, 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 Low Battery flashes
on the display. Otherwise, the battery
pack loses its ability to fully recharge.
3. Put the battery pack in the compartment,
then replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, simply place the
handset on the base, facing either up or
down. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the
base lights.
• If 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 the hand-
set lost power, recharge the battery
pack.
Recharge the battery pack when LowBat-
teryflashes on the display.
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.
• The supplied battery pack should last
about a year. When it loses its ability to
fully recharge, order a replacement bat-
tery pack through your local RadioShack
store (see “Replacing the Battery Pack”
on Page 30).
Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery pack,
the phone might not work and you might
hear a five-beep error signal. If this hap-
pens, return the handset to the base for
about 5 seconds. This resets the secu-
rity access-protection code.
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
DIAL MODE
Set
on the back of the base for
the type of service you have. If you are not
sure which type you have, after you charge
the handset battery pack, do this test.
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the charg-
ing contacts on the handset and the
base about once a month.
DIAL MODE
T
1. Set
to (tone).
2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone.
3. Press any number other than 0.
• If the display is blank and the phone
does not work, recharge the battery
pack. (The battery power might be too
low to light the display.)
Note:
If your phone 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.
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VOL/CID
9
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-
Press
or
to increase or de-
8
DIAL MODE
T
tone service. Leave
(tone).
set to
crease to the ringer level setting.
If the dial tone continues, you have
DIAL MODE
P
pulse service. Set
(pulse).
to
VOL/CID
TALK
4. Press
or place the handset on the
base to hang up.
RINGER
DIAL MODE
VOL/CID
9
Repeatedly press
or
until
8
you hear the desired ringer setting. Each
VOL/CID
9
, the ringer
time you press
or
8
changes and the display shows Ringer A
High, RingerALow, Ringer BHigh,
or RingerBLow.
Note:
VOL/CID
Pressing
when the display
8
shows Ringer A High or
VOL/CID 9
TURNING THE BASE’S
RINGER ON AND OFF
when the display shows Ringer B Low
does not change the setting. Press the other
button to change the setting.
RINGER
To turn off the base’s ringer, set
on
OFF
the back of the base to
. You can still
SETTING THE NUMBER OF
RINGS
make or receive calls using this phone. Tele-
phones on the same line (and the answering
system’s handset if it is away from the base)
still ring when there is an incoming call.
RING TIME
3 5
Set
or
on the side of the base to , ,
TS
to select how long the answering sys-
RINGER
tem waits to answer a call (3 rings, 5 rings, or
toll-saver).
To turn on the base’s ringer, set
to
ON
.
SETTING THE HANDSET’S
RINGER TONE/VOLUME
You can select one of four different ringer
tone/volume settings while the handset is not
in the talk mode.
RING TIME
Note:
If you plan to check messages by long
RING TIME
TS
(see “Using
distance, set
to
the Toll-Saver” on Page 25).
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SKIP
REPEAT
to change this
5. Press
or
SETTING THE DAY/TIME
CLOCK
setting, then press
. The answer-
You must set the day of the week and time
so the answering system can record the cor-
rect day and time of each message.
ing system beeps and announces the
day and time.
CLOCK
To check the day and time, press
.
The answering system announces the cur-
rently set day and time.
Note:
If power fails, the clock retains the cur-
rent time. When the power is restored, it
starts counting again from the time the power
failed.
SETTING AUTO TALK
SKIP
CLOCK
REPEAT
Your phone is preset so you must press
TALK
to answer a call. With auto talk turned
Note:
Enter each key press within about 2
on, you can answer a call by lifting the hand-
set from the base, or, if the handset is away
from the base, by pressing any key.
minutes. Otherwise, the answering system
exits the time setting process and you must
begin again with Step 1.
Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or off.
CLOCK
1. Hold down
until the answering
system beeps. The answering system
announces the currently set day of the
week and displays the day’s number (0
for Sunday, 1 for Monday, and so on).
FUNCTION
1. Lift the handset and press
.
The Caller ID setup menu appears on
the display with AutoTalkselected.
CH/SELECT
2. Press
to change the auto
2. To change the day, repeatedly press
talk setting. Onor Offappears indicat-
ing the selected setting.
SKIP
REPEAT
to
to move forward or
move backward until the correct day
CLOCK
appears, then press
.
The
3. To clear the display when you finish,
answering system announces the hour.
FUNCTION
press
or return the handset to
the base.
3. To change the hour, repeatedly press
SKIP
REPEAT
until the correct hour
or
CLOCK
appears, then press
.
The
answering system announces the min-
utes.
DELETE
VOL/CID
4. To change the minutes, repeatedly
SKIP
REPEAT
until the correct
press
or
CLOCK
minutes appear, then press
. The
answering system announces “AM” or
“PM,” and Aor Pappears.
CH SELECT
FUNCTION
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add it afterwards. See “Adding/Deleting the
Area Code” on Page 21.
TURNING CALLER ID/CALL
WAITING ON OR OFF
Note:
If your calling area requires 10-digit di-
If you have Call Waiting and Caller ID ser-
vice, you can set the answering system to
show Caller ID information for an incoming
call even while you are on the phone.
aling including area code, do not enter the
area code but leave this option blank.
Follow these steps to store your area code.
Follow these steps to turn the Caller ID/Call
Waiting feature on or off.
FUNCTION
1. Lift the handset and press
.
The Caller ID setup menu appears on
the display with AutoTalkselected.
FUNCTION
1. Lift the handset and press
.
The Caller ID setup menu appears on
the display with AutoTalkselected.
3
VOL/CID 9
twice) to select
2. Press (or
AreaCode.
2
VOL/CID 9
2. Press or
to select
CIDCW
CH/SELECT
3. Press
, then enter your 3-
(Caller ID/Call Waiting).
digit area code. If you make a mistake,
repeatedly press 6/∗ or /
# 7
to move
CH/SELECT
3. Press
to change the Caller
the cursor over the incorrect digit, then
enter the correct number.
ID/Call Waiting setting. On or Off
appears indicating the selected setting.
CH/SELECT
4. Press
to store the area
or return the
FUNCTION
4. Press
then return the hand-
FUNCTION
code, then press
set to the base to store the new setting.
handset to the base to clear the display.
STORING YOUR AREA
CODE
Note:
If an area code is already stored, it ap-
FUNC-
pears on the display when you press
TION
CH/
. To delete the area code, press
You can store your local area code in the an-
swering system’s Caller ID record so it does
not store the area code if the received call is
from your local area. If you need to dial the
area code (or store it in memory), you can
SELECT
DELETE
so the pre-
then hold down
vious entry is erased, then enter your area
code.
ˆ Telephone Operation
Note:
To make a call, lift the handset and press
TALK Talk
You can also dial the number before
TALK
. If you make a mistake, re-
.
and the current volume setting
you press
peatedly press
entry, then enter the correct number. You
DELETE
(see “Adjusting the Handset Volume” on
Page 15) appear on the handset’s display,
and the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the
base lights. Then dial the number. The num-
ber displays on the handset as you dial, then
(after a few seconds) the call’s elapsed time
displays.
to erase the wrong
DELETE
can also hold down
for more than
one second to delete the entire number.
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Note:
If the handset is too far from the base,
the channel might not change. Move closer
to the base and try again.
TALK
ANSWERING CALLS WITH
THE SPEAKERPHONE
To answer a call using the speakerphone,
SPEAKER
press
lights.
. The SPEAKER indicator
When you receive a call, IncomingCall
appears on the display. To answer it, lift the
TALK
handset from the base and press
. If
SPEAKER
auto talk is on, just lift the handset from the
base or press any key.
To end a call, place the handset on the base
To adjust the speakerphone’s volume, re-
TALK
or press
.
VOLUME
9
peatedly press
or
on the
8
base. The volume setting from 1(lowest) to
10 (highest) appears in the message
counter window.
ADJUSTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME
VOLUME
To adjust the volume you hear through the
VOL/CID
handset during a call, press
to
8
increase or 9 to decrease the volume. The
display shows Volume Maximum, Vol-
ume High, Volume Medium, or Vol-
ume Low.
Note:
volume is maximum or
VOL/CID
VOL/CID
When you press
while the
while the
8
9
volume is low, the setting does not change.
SELECTING THE CHANNEL
The phone scans 20 channels (frequency
pairs used between the base and the hand-
set) and automatically selects a clear chan-
nel each time you make or receive a call.
SPEAKER
To end a speakerphone call, press
again.
If you hear other conversations or excessive
CH/SELECT
noise during a call, press
to se-
lect a different channel. The display shows
Scanning.
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Note:
services, pressing
the current call.
If you do not have any special phone
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE
HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE
FLASH
might disconnect
To switch to the speakerphone while you are
SPEAKER
using the handset, press
on the
FLASH
base. When you hear the conversation on
TALK
the speakerphone, press
set.
on the hand-
REDIAL/
PAUSE
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,
TALK
SPEAKER
.
press
, then press
USING REDIAL
USING BOTH THE HANDSET
AND SPEAKERPHONE
To quickly dial any of the last three numbers
dialed, lift the handset and repeatedly press
REDIAL/PAUSE
until the desired number ap-
If someone else is using the speakerphone,
TALK
pears on the display, then press
.
TALK
press
on the handset to join the con-
versation. If someone else is using the hand-
Notes:
SPEAKER
set, press
on the base to join the
conversation.
• The redial memory holds up to 32 digits,
so you can redial long-distance as well
as local numbers.
During the call, one person can hang up and
let the call continue at the other keypad. Or,
both people can hang up to end the call.
• The redial memory also holds pause
entries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 19).
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
USING FLASH
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.
FLASH
performs the electronic equivalent of
a switchhook operation for special services,
such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting, press
DIAL MODE
P
1. Be sure
is set to .
FLASH
to answer an incoming call without
FLASH
disconnecting the current call. Press
again to return to the first call.
2. Dial the service’s main number. When
TONE ∗
the service answers, press
( ) on
the handset. Any additional numbers
you dial are sent as tone signals. When
you hang up, the phone automatically
resets to pulse dialing.
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•
or
on the handset also
8
PAGING
controls the connected headset’s vol-
ume.
To page the person who has the handset or
to locate the handset when the phone is not
• If you place the handset on the base to
recharge it while the headset is con-
nected, be sure the handset seats prop-
erly.
PAGE
in use, press
on the base. The handset
beeps for 5 seconds and the display shows
Paging. For a longer handset beep, hold
PAGE
down
for at least 2 seconds. The hand-
set beeps for 1 minute. To stop it from beep-
With a headset connected, you make or an-
swer calls as usual using the keys on the
handset.
TALK
ing sooner, press any key except
the handset.
on
You can use a handset holder (available
from your local RadioShack store) to hang
the handset on your belt for greater conve-
nience.
When you finish using the headset, discon-
nect it from the handset and close the rubber
cover to protect the jack.
PAGE
If you receive a call while the page is sound-
ing, the handset stops beeping and starts
TALK
ringing. Press
to answer the call.
USING A HEADSET
You can talk with hands-free
convenience using an optional
3
32
headset that has a / -inch
(2.5-mm) plug. Contact your lo-
cal RadioShack store for a suit-
able headset.
To connect the headset, open
the rubber cover marked
on
the side of the handset, then
insert the headset’s plug into
the jack.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects the
handset’s earpiece and microphone.
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ˆ Memory Dialing
You can store up to 20 phone numbers and
names in memory, then dial a stored number
by entering its memory location number.
CH/SELECT
4. To store a name, press
.
StoreNameappears.
/
# 7
6/∗
Each stored number can be up to 20 digits,
and each name can be up to 13 characters.
DELETE
VOL/CID
STORING A NAME AND
NUMBER IN MEMORY
Notes:
CH SELECT
• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the storing process if you wait
more than 20 seconds between each
key press.
If you do not want to enter a name, skip
to Step 6. <Memorynn>will be stored
as the name (nnis the location number
you selected).
• If you receive a call during memory
entry, the phone exits the storing pro-
cess.
VOL/CID
9
#
5. To enter a name, use
or
8
to select the characters and 6/∗ or
/
1. Lift the handset.
7 to move the cursor.
MEM
2. Hold down
until
Memory store
Repeatedly press
VOL/CID 9
to see the
and a list of memory location numbers
appears.
characters in alphabetical order. (The
display shows uppercase letters first,
then lowercase letters, numbers, and
special characters.)
MEM
Notes:
VOL/CID
• Press
to see the charac-
8
ters in reverse alphabetical order.
VOL/CID
9
• You can hold down
or
8
to scroll rapidly through the charac-
ters.
• If you make a mistake, move the cur-
sor over the error, then enter the cor-
3. Choose a two-digit memory location
(01–20) by pressing a number. Precede
a single digit location number with a 0,
such as 01, 02, or 03.
DELETE
rect character, or press
to
delete a character. To delete all the
DELETE
characters, hold down
least 1 second.
for at
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CH/SELECT Store Number
appears.
Delete Memory nn
prompts you to confirm the deletion.
6. Press
.
— The display
CH/
Move the cursor to Yes, then press
7. Enter the phone number and any tone or
pause entries (see “Using Tone Services
On a Pulse Line” on Page 16 and
“Entering a Pause”).
SELECT
DELETE
. The phone beeps,
or
and MemorynnDeletedappears.
Go Back — Returns you to the list of
memory numbers.
CH/SELECT
8. Press
and Memory nn Stored appears.
After seconds, Memory Store
appears.
. The phone beeps
ENTERING A PAUSE
2
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-
9. Repeat Steps 3–8 to store more num-
bers.
MEM
10. When you finish, press
Memory Store.
to exit
RE-
nect. To enter a 2-second pause, press
To replace a stored number, store a new one
in its place.
DIAL/PAUSE P
.
appears on the display. You
can add more pause entries for a longer
pause.
EDITING OR DELETING A
NUMBER IN MEMORY
REVIEWING MEMORY
NUMBERS
Follow these steps to edit or delete a memo-
ry number.
To review your memory numbers, press
MEM
1. Lift the handset.
. The list of memory location numbers
(01–20) appears with the name stored with
each number (or <Memory nn> if you did
not store a name).
MEM
2. Hold down
until
Memory Store
and a list of memory location numbers
appear on the display.
#
To see the stored phone numbers, press /
3. Choose a memory location (01–20) by
pressing a number or by repeatedly
7. An arrow to the right of the number
means it is longer than 14 digits. Press /
# 7
VOL/CID
9
.
pressing
or
8
again to see the rest of the number. Repeat-
edly press 6/∗ to return to the name dis-
play.
CH/SELECT
4. Press
. A menu appears with
VOL/
the following three options. Press
CID
9
or
to highlight the desired
8
MEM
To exit the memory number list, press
.
CH/SELECT
option, then press
it.
to choose
To see a stored name and phone number at
CH/SELECT
the same time, press
when the
EditMemorynn— Edit the record as
described in Steps 4–8 of “Storing a
Name and Number in Memory” on
Page 18.
cursor is by a memory location number. To
DELETE
exit this display, hold down
display clears.
until the
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group of numbers in its own memory loca-
tion.
DIALING A MEMORY
NUMBER
Dial the service’s main number first. Then, at
To dial a number stored in memory, lift the
MEM
the appropriate place in the call, press
MEM
handset and press
. The list of memory
and enter the number for the location where
the additional information is stored.
location numbers appears. Choose a memo-
ry location (01–20) by pressing a number or
VOL/CID
9
,
by repeatedly pressing
or
8
TALK
then press
.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
You can also dial a memory number after
TALK
MEM
, then enter a
pressing
. Press
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.
memory location number.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
For quick recall of numbers for special ser-
vices (such as bank by phone), store each
ˆ Caller ID Operation
If you subscribe to Caller ID service from
your phone company, the phone company
sends information about the call, as well as
the time and date, between the first and sec-
ond rings of every call you receive.
REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS
When the handset is face-up on the base, it
shows the number of new Caller ID records,
if any, and the total number of records.
The answering system displays this informa-
tion after the second ring, and it stores up to
50 Caller ID records for later review. It also
shows if caller information is unavailable or if
the name and number were blocked by the
caller (see “Caller ID Messages” on
Page 21).
To review the contents of each Caller ID
CALL ID
record, lift the handset and press
to
recall the number of records. Then, repeat-
VOL/CID
edly press
to scroll through the
9
Caller ID records from the newest to the old-
est, or
VOL/CID 9
to scroll back through the
records. To scroll quickly through the
If you subscribe to Call Waiting and Caller
ID, you will hear a tone through the handset
when a call comes in, then the Caller ID
record appears. If you want to answer the in-
records, hold down
VOL/CID 9
or
.
8
When you scroll past the last record, the total
number of records appears, then the first
record. When you scroll past the first record,
the total number of records appears, then the
last record.
FLASH
coming call, press
. To resume the
FLASH
previous phone conversation, press
again.
If the answering system’s Caller ID memory
becomes full, any new call replaces the old-
est call record.
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ADDING/DELETING THE
AREA CODE
When the area code of the received call is
the same as the one you stored (see “Storing
Your Area Code” on Page 14), the Caller ID
record does not show the area code. If it is
different, the record shows the area code.
CALL ID
However, you can add or delete the area
code on the display. With the record dis-
3
played, press
to add or delete the area
3
The top line of each record shows the date,
time and the number of calls from that num-
ber. The second line shows the caller’s
name, and the third line shows the caller’s
phone number.
code. Pressing again deletes or adds the
area code.
When you dial the number or store it into
memory, the answering system dials or
stores the number as it appears on the dis-
play.
To exit the Caller ID record display, press
CALL ID
.
DIALING NUMBERS FROM A
CALLER ID RECORD
CALLER ID MESSAGES
To dial a local number stored in a Caller ID
Display
Description
TALK
record, recall the record, then press
. If
appears
before the displayed number) before you
1 1
it is a long distance call, press
(
Shows the number of new
Caller ID records (records
you have not reviewed)
and the total number of
records.
New: XX
Total: XX
TALK
press
. If you want to add or delete the
3
TALK
.
area code, press before you press
Note:
If a Caller ID record does not contain a
Private
Name or
Private
Number
The caller has blocked the
Caller ID information.
phone number (if it was blocked by the caller,
for example), you cannot dial from that
record.
Unknown
Name or
Unknown
Number
The caller is not within a
Caller ID service area.
STORING A CALLER ID
RECORD TO MEMORY
CALL ID
VOL/CID 9
or
1. Press
then
to
Appears if there was an
error during the transmis-
sion of Caller ID informa-
tion. Occasional errors are
normal. If the phone fre-
quently displays Incom-
plete Data, contact your
local telephone company
or RadioShack store.
8
Incomplete
Data
recall the record you want to store.
If you want to add or delete the area
3
code, press .
MEM Select Location
2. Press
.
appears.
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CALL ID
VOL/CID 9
3. Choose a memory location (01–20) by
pressing a number or by repeatedly
1. Press
then
or
to
8
recall the record you want to delete.
pressing
CH/SELECT
VOL/CID 9
or
, then press
8
DELETE Delete Message?
2. Press
.
.
appears, prompting you to confirm the
deletion.
If the selected location is empty, the
phone beeps to confirm that it stored the
number, then the Caller ID record
appears.
3. Press
VOL/CID 9
to move the cursor to
Yes, then press CH/SELECT or DELETE.
The phone beeps once, indicating that
the record was deleted.
If a record exists in the selected loca-
tion, Replace Memory? appears,
prompting you to confirm the replace-
ment. Move the cursor to Yes or No,
Follow these steps to delete all Caller ID
records.
CH/SELECT
then press
.
CALL ID
1. Press
so the record totals
appear.
DELETING CALLER ID
RECORDS
DELETE Delete All?
2. Press
.
appears, prompting you to confirm the
deletion.
You can delete Caller ID records individually
or all at once.
3. Press
VOL/CID 9
to move the cursor to
Follow these steps to delete a single Caller
ID record.
Yes, then press CH/SELECT or DELETE.
The phone beeps once and Total:00
ˆ Answering System Operation
4
— The answering system plays the outgo-
SETTING THE RECORD
TIME
ing message and lets callers leave a mes-
sage up to 4 minutes long.
REC TIME
1
4
ANN
, or to determine
Set
to
,
ANN
(announcement only) — The answering
how the answering system will record incom-
ing messages.
system plays the outgoing message but does
not let callers leave a message.
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 answering system uses
REC TIME
1
— The answering system plays the outgo-
REC TIME
1
4
this message when
is set to or
ing message and lets callers leave a mes-
sage up to 1 minute long.
(see “Setting the Record Time”).
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The other is simply an announcement and
does not let the caller leave a message: “Hel-
lo, no one is available to take your call.” The
answering system uses this message when
SETTING THE ANSWERING
SYSTEM TO ANSWER
CALLS
REC TIME
ANN
(announcement
is set to
To set the answering system to answer calls,
only).
ANSWER
press
. If the answering system is
set to record a caller’s message (see “Set-
ting the Record Time” on Page 22), it plays
the outgoing message and shows the num-
ber of recorded messages. If the answering
system is set to announcement-only, it plays
the outgoing message, and Aappears.
You can also record your own message (see
“Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message”).
When you record your own outgoing mes-
sage, the answering system uses it for all
REC TIME
settings.
To switch between your outgoing message
and the answering system’s prerecorded
To set the answering system to not answer
ANSWER
calls, press
. The answering system
OGM
message, press
. When the current
announces “Answer off” and the message
counter turns off.
OGM
message begins to play, press
again.
The answering system switches to the other
message and plays it.
SCREENING CALLS
RECORDING/DELETING AN
OUTGOING MESSAGE
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
To record your outgoing message (up to 30
SPEAKER
decide to answer the call, press
to
OGM
seconds long), hold down
until the an-
TALK
answer using the speakerphone, press
swering system beeps and -- appears.
to answer if the handset is off the base, or if
the handset is on the base, lift it (and press
PLAY/
When you finish your message, press
STOP
OGM
. The answering system plays
or
TALK
if auto talk is off). You can also pick up
back your message.
any phone on the same line. The answering
system stops recording and resets to answer
the next call.
To delete your outgoing message and use
the answering system’s prerecorded mes-
OGM
sages, hold down
until the answering
RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
OGM
system beeps. Then press
two seconds.
again within
REPEAT
DELETE
PLAY/STOP
SKIP
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” on
Page 22). The answering system’s maximum
recording capacity is 18 minutes.
The answering system stops recording and
resets to answer the next call when:
PIN
MEMO
ANSWER
OGM
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Important Note:
• The caller hangs up.
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.
• The maximum message length is
reached.
• The answering system detects a busy
signal or more than 7 seconds of
silence.
To start recording a phone conversation,
MEMO
hold down
on the base until the an-
• You pick up the answering system’s
handset or any phone on the same
phone line.
swering system beeps and -- appears. To
stop recording, press
PLAY/STOP
MEMO
.
or
The answering system stores a recorded
conversation as a message (see “Playing
Messages”).
Note:
When the answering system’s mes-
sage memory is full, FLappears on the dis-
play and the answering system announces
“No remaining time” when you try to operate
it.
Note:
The answering system cannot record
a conversation less than two seconds long,
or a call using the speakerphone.
RECORDING A MEMO
PLAYING MESSAGES
A memo is a message you can record at the
answering system for yourself or others in
your home or office. The answering system
stores memos as incoming messages (see
“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.
MEMO
To record a memo, hold down
on the
PLAY/STOP
To play your messages, press
.
base until the answering system beeps and
--appears in the message counter window,
then speak your message. When you finish
The answering system announces the num-
ber of new and old messages, then plays the
new messages. The message number ap-
pears as each message plays, and the an-
swering system announces the day and time
of the call at the end of each message.
PLAY/STOP
MEMO
.
the memo, press
or
Notes:
• The answering system cannot record a
memo less than two seconds long.
To play all messages after playing the new
PLAY/STOP
messages, press
again.
• The maximum length of the memo
recording is 10 minutes.
SKIP
To skip to the next message, press
ing playback.
dur-
To replay the current message from the be-
RECORDING A
REPEAT
REPEAT
. If you press
ginning, press
CONVERSATION
within about 2 seconds after a message be-
gins playing, the answering system replays
the previous message.
The answering system lets you record both
sides of a telephone conversation for up to
10 minutes when you are talking using the
handset.
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Note:
You cannot remotely operate the an-
ADJUSTING THE
ANSWERING SYSTEM’S
VOLUME
swering system using its handset or another
telephone on the same line as the answering
system.
To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeatedly
VOLUME
9
press
or
on the base. The
Setting the PIN
8
volume setting from 1 (lowest) to 10 (high-
est) appears in the message counter win-
dow.
The answering 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.
DELETING MESSAGES
To delete the current message while it is
DELETE
playing, hold down
ing system beeps.
until the answer-
Note:
SPEAKER
PLAY/STOP
or
If you press
while changing the PIN, or wait more than 2
minutes between key presses, the answering
system exits the PIN setting process. Start
again at Step 1.
To delete all messages at once, while mes-
sages are not playing, hold down
the base until the answering system beeps
and 0 appears in the message counter win-
dow.
DELETE
on
PIN
1. Hold down
until the answering sys-
tem beeps and 00appears in the mes-
sage 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 answering system sounds five quick
beeps and does not delete any messages.
SKIP
2. Press
to set the first digit of the PIN
REPEAT
higher or
to set it lower. Then
PIN
press
.
SKIP
REPEAT
to set the second
3. Press
or
PIN
digit of the PIN, then press
. The
REMOTE OPERATION
answering system announces the new
PIN.
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
store) to enter your PIN and do any of the fol-
lowing:
PIN
To check your PIN at any time, press
.
The PIN appears in the message counter
window, and the answering system announc-
es it.
• Set the answering system to answer or
not answer calls.
Using the Toll-Saver
RING TIME
TS
(toll-saver), (see
If
is set to
• Listen to your messages.
• Record a new outgoing message.
• Record a memo.
“Setting the Number of Rings” on Page 12),
the answering system answers after three
rings if you have new messages (ones you
have not listened to). If there are no new
messages, the answering system answers
after five rings. This gives you time to hang
up before the answering system answers so
• Erase messages.
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you can avoid unnecessary long-distance
charges.
• The remote playback of incoming mes-
sages is limited to 4 minutes. If you have
more messages after 4 minutes have
passed, you must press # 2 again to lis-
ten to the rest of the messages.
Using Remote Commands
Follow these steps to operate the answering
system from a remote location.
• When using remote operation, you can
only delete the current message during
playback. You cannot delete all the mes-
sages stored at one time.
Note:
If you wait more than 15 seconds be-
tween keypresses, the answering system
sounds a long beep and hangs up.
• The maximum length of
a
memo
recorded by remote operation is 4 min-
utes.
1. Dial your phone number and wait for the
answering system to answer.
3. To use a remote command, press # and
(within 2 seconds) the number for the
command you want.
If the answering 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 answering system sounds a series
Press
To
# then
#
of beeps), press , then enter your PIN
1
Repeat current message during
playback.
within 2 seconds.
If the PIN is correct, the answering sys-
tem announces the day and time, then
announces the number of new and old
messages. The answering system plays
all new messages, then beeps about
every two seconds to let you know it is
ready to accept remote commands.
2
3
Play messages.
Skip current message during
playback.
4
5
6
7
8
9
∗
Delete current message during
playback.
Stop playback, recording, and
room monitoring.
Notes:
Set the answering system to
answer calls.
• If the answering system does not
respond, try entering your PIN again. If
you enter an incorrect PIN three times,
the answering system beeps and hangs
up.
Record a memo, or stop record-
ing a memo.
Record or stop recording a new
outgoing message.
Set the answering system to not
answer calls.
• When the answering system is in remote
operation, it stops all answering func-
tions and the display on the base shows
rC. The answering system resumes
answering functions when it is no longer
in remote command if you have not
turned it off.
Monitor the room where the
answering system is located for
15 seconds.
Note:
The remote operation stops when
someone picks up the handset or any phone
on the same phone line.
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ˆ Troubleshooting
We do not expect you to have any problems with your answering system, but if you do, these
suggestions 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/SELECT to change the channel.
Keep the handset away from computers, remote control toys,
wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room moni-
tors, 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 surface.
Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the battery
pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary (see “Replacing the
Battery Pack” on Page 30).
The phone does not work or works
poorly.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are cor-
rectly and securely connected, and the battery 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 does not ring or receive Move the handset closer to the base.
a page.
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 display.)
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 display.)
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.
Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they
are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.
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Problem
Suggestion
The answering system does not
answer calls.
Make sure the answering system is turned on.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Check all phone line connections.
The answering system does not
record callers’ messages.
REC TIME is set to ANN (announcement only). Set it to 1 or 4.
Delete messages if memory is full.
LowBatteryflashes on the dis- Be sure the battery pack is correctly connected.
play every few seconds.
You have an incoming call, but do not Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the system has
receive any Caller ID information.
time to record the Caller ID information.
Check that the system is correctly and securely connected.
Call your phone company to verify that your Caller ID service is
active.
If you still have problems, disconnect the answering system. 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 phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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ˆ Care and Maintenance
Your RadioShack
900 MHz Spread Spectrum Cordless Speakerphone Digital Answering
is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will
System
help you care for your answering system so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the answering system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the answering system only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage bat-
teries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the answering system away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-
ture wear of parts.
Handle the answering system gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the answering system to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries
can leak chemicals that damage your answering system’s electronic parts.
Wipe the answering system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the answering system.
Modifying or tampering with the answering system’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If
your answering system is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store
for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you
to disconnect your answering system until you have resolved the problem.
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• 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.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connecting
and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 10,
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 it with a new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh bat-
tery pack with a connector that fits the socket
in the battery compartment. You can order a
replacement battery pack through your local
RadioShack store.
Important:
This product can
use nickel-cadmium re-
chargeable batteries. At the
end of a nickel-cadmium
battery’s useful life, it must
be recycled or disposed of
properly. Contact your lo-
cal, county, or state hazardous waste man-
agement authorities for information on
recycling or disposal programs in your area
or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that
might be available are: municipal curbside
collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as
your local RadioShack store, recycling col-
lection centers, and mail-back programs.
Install the new battery pack as described be-
low, then charge it for about 24 hours (see
“Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack”
on Page 10).
Note:
To avoid losing memory numbers, in-
stall and begin charging the new battery
pack within 2 minute.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the compart-
ment, then gently pull on the battery
connector to disconnect it.
3. Insert the new battery pack’s connector
into the socket in the compartment,
place the battery pack into the compart-
ment.
4. Replace the cover.
If you have trouble replacing the battery, take
the answering system to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
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.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
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.
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.
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.
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
• connecting your phone to an AC outlet
that is on a different electrical circuit
from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store
for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your
phone.
Some cordless telephones operate on 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.
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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, 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 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.
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