Radio Shack Cordless Telephone 43 3813 User Guide

900 MHz Cordless Telephone  
with Digital Answering System  
 
4. Never install telephone jacks in wet  
locations unless the jack is specifically  
designed for wet locations.  
home, consult your local power  
company.  
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the  
power cord. Do not locate this product  
where the cord will be stepped on.  
5. Never touch uninsulated telephone  
wires or terminals unless the telephone  
line has been disconnected at the  
network interface.  
14. Do not overload wall outlets and  
extension cords as this can result in a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
6. Use caution when installing or modifying  
telephone lines.  
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.  
7. Do not affix the AC power supply cord to  
building surfaces with metal fittings (if  
the product has an AC power cord).  
8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet  
before cleaning. Do not use liquid  
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a  
damp cloth for cleaning.  
16. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do  
not disassemble this product. Take it to  
a qualified serviceman when service or  
repair work is required. Opening or  
removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltages or other risks.  
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric  
shock when the product is subsequently  
used.  
9. Do not use this product near water, for  
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet  
basement, or near a swimming pool.  
10. Do not place this product on an unstable  
cart, stand, or table. The product may  
fall, causing serious damage to the  
product.  
17. Unplug this product from the wall outlet  
and refer servicing to qualified services  
personnel under the following  
conditions:  
11. Slots and openings in the telephone’s  
cabinet and the back or bottom are  
provided for ventilation. To protect the  
telephone 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.  
• When the power cord plug is damaged  
or frayed.  
• If liquid has been spilled into the  
product.  
• If the product has been exposed to rain  
or water.  
• If the product does not operate normally  
by following the operating instructions,  
adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions  
because improper adjustments of other  
controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a  
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  
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Important Information  
 
qualified technician to restore the  
product to normal operation.  
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.  
• If the product has been dropped or the  
cabinet has been damaged.  
• If the product exhibits a distinct change  
in performance.  
6. Observe proper polarity orientation  
between the battery pack and battery  
charger.  
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.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
19. Do not use the telephone to report a gas  
leak while in the vicinity of the leak.  
BATTERY SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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  
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  
conducting materials such as rings,  
bracelets and keys. The battery or  
conductor may overheat and cause  
burns.  
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Important Information  
 
ˆ Contents  
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 6  
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 7  
Mounting the Phone ......................................................................................................... 7  
On a Desk Top .......................................................................................................... 7  
On a Wall Plate or Wall ............................................................................................. 8  
Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack .................................................. 8  
Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................................ 10  
Setting the Handset Ringer’s Tone and Volume ............................................................. 10  
Turning the Base’s Ringer On/Off ................................................................................... 10  
Telephone Operation ........................................................................................................... 11  
Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................................ 11  
Selecting the Channel ..................................................................................................... 11  
Setting the Handset Volume ............................................................................................ 11  
Using Flash ...................................................................................................................... 11  
Using Redial .................................................................................................................... 11  
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................................. 11  
Paging ............................................................................................................................ 12  
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................................... 12  
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................................. 12  
Entering a Pause ..................................................................................................... 12  
Dialing a Memory Number ....................................................................................... 12  
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers .............................................................................. 13  
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ....................................................................... 13  
Using a Headset ............................................................................................................. 13  
Answering System Operation ............................................................................................. 14  
Using the Menu Button ................................................................................................... 14  
Setting the Day and Time ............................................................................................... 14  
Setting the Number of Rings .......................................................................................... 15  
Setting the Record Time ................................................................................................. 15  
Selecting the Outgoing Message .................................................................................... 15  
Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 16  
Setting the System to Answer Calls ............................................................................... 16  
Screening Calls .............................................................................................................. 16  
Recording Incoming Messages ...................................................................................... 16  
Recording a Memo ......................................................................................................... 17  
Recording a Conversation .............................................................................................. 17  
Playing Messages .......................................................................................................... 17  
Adjusting the Answering System’s Volume .................................................................... 18  
Deleting Messages ......................................................................................................... 18  
Remote Operation .......................................................................................................... 18  
Setting the Security Code ....................................................................................... 18  
Using the Toll-Saver ................................................................................................ 19  
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................................. 19  
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Remote Commands ................................................................................................. 19  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 20  
Care ................................................................................................................................ 21  
ˆ Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack  
900 MHz Cordless Telephone. Your system  
combines a 900 MHz cordless telephone and  
a digital answering system. The 900 MHz  
band provides less interference, clearer  
sound, and greater range than 46/49 MHz  
cordless telephones.  
You can also manually change channels  
during a call.  
Ringer Volume Control  
— select from four  
ringer tone/volume settings on the handset.  
Volume Control  
— adjust the sound level  
you hear through the handset.  
The digital answering system stores up to 16  
minutes of messages on a computer chip  
and records each message’s day and time.  
Advantages over tape-based answering  
machines include:  
Long Battery Life  
pack (when fully charged) provides about 7  
hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time.  
— the supplied battery  
Security Access-Protection Code  
— helps  
prevent other cordless phone users from  
using your phone line.  
• Ability to delete individual messages  
and save the rest.  
• No tapes to bother with and no tape  
mechanisms to wear out.  
ANSWERING SYSTEM  
Voice-Prompted Menu Setting  
— set the  
• Remote operation from a touch-tone  
phone (or from a rotary phone with a  
pocket tone dialer).  
answering system’s various functions  
through the voice guidance.  
Two Prerecorded Messages  
— offers the  
option of using one of two prerecorded  
messages (one that lets callers leave a  
message and the other for the  
announcement only setting) or recording  
your own.  
TELEPHONE  
10 Number Memory Dialing  
numbers (3 one-touch and 7 speed-dial) in  
memory for easy dialing.  
— store 10  
Message Counter  
recorded messages.  
— shows the number of  
Page  
— send a paging signal from the base  
to the handset to page someone or locate  
the handset if you misplace it.  
Programmable Security Code  
— uses a  
two-digit security code for secure remote  
operation.  
Headset Jack  
headset (available at your local RadioShack  
store) for hands-free convenience.  
— connect an optional  
Memo Recording  
— lets you leave  
messages for yourself or others in your  
home or office. You can also record your  
phone conversation.  
40 Channels  
channel when you make or answer a call.  
— automatically selects a clear  
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Introduction  
 
Phone Pick-Up Detection  
Toll-Saver  
— lets you avoid unnecessary  
— stops  
recording when you pick up any phone on  
the same line as the answering system, and  
resets to answer the next call.  
charges when you call by long distance to  
check your messages.  
ˆ Installation  
adapter from AC power before you  
disconnect it from the phone.  
MOUNTING THE PHONE  
You can place the phone’s base on a desk or  
table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or  
directly on a wall. Choose a location that is:  
Your telephone connects directly to a  
modular telephone line jack. If your  
telephone wiring does not have a modular  
jack, you can update the wiring yourself  
using jacks and adapters (available at your  
local RadioShack store), or have the  
telephone company update the wiring for  
you. You must use compatible modular jacks  
that are compliant with Part 68 of FCC Rules.  
• near an AC outlet  
• near a modular telephone line jack  
• out of the way of normal activities  
• away from electrical machinery,  
electrical appliances, metal walls or  
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,  
alarms, and room monitors  
Note:  
The USOC number of the jack to be  
installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate  
jack).  
• away from other cordless phones  
On a Desk Top  
The base’s location affects the phone’s  
range. If you have a choice of several  
locations, try each to see which provides the  
best performance.  
1. Plug one end of the supplied long  
TEL LINE  
modular cord into the  
the back of the base.  
jack on  
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a  
modular telephone line jack.  
Cautions:  
You must use a Class 2 power  
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel  
source that supplies 9V DC  
and delivers at least 350 mA.  
Its center tip must be set to positive and  
!
DC IN 9V  
plug into the  
the base.  
jack on the back of  
DC IN 9V  
its plug must fit the phone's  
4. Route the adapter’s cord through the  
strain relief slot on the bottom of the  
base.  
jack. The supplied adapter meets these  
specifications. Using an adapter that  
does not meet these specifications  
could damage the phone or the adapter.  
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC  
outlet.  
• Always connect the AC adapter to the  
phone before you connect it to AC  
power. When you finish, disconnect the  
6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical  
position.  
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Installation  
 
Note:  
To mount the phone directly on a wall,  
On a Wall Plate or Wall  
you need two screws (not supplied) with  
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the  
bracket. Follow the steps under “On a Wall  
Plate or Wall,” then apply these additional  
instructions for placement on a wall.  
1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the  
narrow end of the supplied bracket into  
the base’s upper tab slots, then press  
down on the bracket’s latches and insert  
them into the lower slots.  
1. Drill two holes 315/16 inches (100 mm)  
apart. Then thread a screw into each  
hole, letting the heads extend about 1/8  
inch (3 mm) from the wall.  
2. Plug one end of the supplied long  
TEL LINE  
modular cord into the  
the back of the base.  
jack at  
3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the  
mounting screws and slide the base  
downward to secure it.  
2. Plug one end of the supplied short  
TEL LINE  
modular cord into the  
the back of the base.  
jack on  
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel  
DC IN 9V  
plug into the  
jack.  
4. Route the adapter and modular cords  
through the grooves on the bracket.  
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  
downward to secure it.  
CONNECTING, CHARGING,  
AND REPLACING THE  
BATTERY PACK  
The phone comes with a rechargeable  
nickel-cadmium battery pack installed in the  
handset, but not connected. Before using  
your phone, you must connect the battery  
pack, then charge it for about 24 hours.  
1. Press down and slide off the battery  
pack compartment cover.  
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC  
outlet.  
2. Lift the battery  
pack out of the  
7. Press and lift out the handset holder, flip  
it over, then snap it back into place so it  
holds the handset.  
compartment.  
Plug the battery  
pack’s  
connector into  
the socket in the compartment. The  
connector fits only one way.  
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical  
position.  
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Installation  
 
3. Put the battery pack in the compartment.  
4. Replace the cover.  
while the handset is away from it, place  
the handset on the base to reset the  
security access-protection code. If the  
handset lost power, recharge the battery  
pack.  
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.  
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  
overnight 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 about 24 hours.  
Recharge the battery pack when the TALK/  
BATT indicator on the handset flashes.  
Important:  
Be sure the battery pack is  
properly connected before you try to charge  
it. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights  
when the handset is on the base even if the  
battery pack is not properly connected.  
Warning:  
Dispose of the old battery pack  
Notes:  
promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it  
(see “Battery Safety Instructions” on Page 4  
for additional information on proper battery  
handling).  
• When you first use the phone after  
charging or recharging the battery pack,  
the phone might not work and you might  
hear an error signal. If this happens,  
return the handset to the base for about  
5 seconds to reset the security access-  
protection code.  
If you have trouble replacing the battery  
pack, take the phone to your local  
RadioShack for assistance.  
Important:  
The EPA certified  
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the  
charging contacts on the handset and  
the base about once a month.  
RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal  
on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)  
battery indicates RadioShack  
is voluntarily participating in an  
• If the phone does not work, recharge the  
battery pack. (The battery power might  
be too low to flash the TALK/BATT  
indicator.)  
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  
Canada. The RBRC program provides a  
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd  
batteries 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 recycling and disposal bans/  
restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s  
involvement in this program is part of the  
company’s commitment to preserving our  
environment and conserving our natural  
resources.  
• If the battery pack becomes weak during  
a call, the handset beeps. When this  
happens, you cannot make a call until  
you recharge the battery pack.  
• About once a month, fully discharge the  
battery pack by keeping the handset off  
the base until the TALK/BATT indicator  
flashes. Otherwise, the battery pack  
loses its ability to fully recharge.  
• If the battery pack is completely  
discharged or the base loses power  
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Installation  
 
SETTING THE DIALING  
MODE  
TURNING THE BASE’S  
RINGER ON/OFF  
Your phone is set for tone dialing. If you have  
pulse service, you must change the dialing  
mode. If you are not sure which type of  
service you have, do this test.  
You can set the base’s ringer to high or low,  
or turn it off.  
MENU  
Press  
four times. The phone  
announces “Ringer volume” followed by its  
current setting. The display also shows the  
current setting.  
TALK  
Lift the handset, press  
, and listen for a  
0
dial tone. Press any number other than . If  
your phone system requires that you dial an  
SET  
1. Press  
to enter the setting mode.  
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access code ( , for example) before you dial  
an outside number, do not press the access  
code either.  
Note:  
when you:  
The system exits the setting mode  
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone  
service. If the dial tone continues, you have  
pulse service.  
• wait more than 20 seconds between  
key presses  
• receive an incoming call  
TALK  
To set the dial mode, press  
to hang up  
the phone if necessary, then hold down  
PLAY/STOP  
• press  
• press  
FLASH  
#
until the phone beeps. Then press  
TONE  
to set tone  
mode. The phone beeps.  
to set pulse mode or  
/
TALK  
on the handset  
Start again at Step 1.  
Notes:  
SKIP/  
/REPEAT  
to change  
2. Press  
; or :  
• The phone exits setting mode if a call or  
the setting. The system announces the  
setting and the display shows >_, Be, or  
E<.  
TALK  
page is received, or if you press  
.
• If the battery pack power gets too low,  
the dial mode might reset to tone. If you  
are on a pulse line and cannot make a  
call, try setting the dialing mode to  
pulse.  
SET  
3. Press  
to store the setting.  
PLAY/STOP  
4. Press  
to exit the menu  
setting mode.  
Even when you turn off the base’s ringer, you  
can still make or receive calls using this  
phone. Telephones on the same line (and  
the handset if it is away from the base) still  
ring when there is an incoming call.  
SETTING THE HANDSET  
RINGER’S TONE AND  
VOLUME  
You can select one of four different ringer  
tone/volume settings on the handset. At any  
time except during a call, repeatedly press  
VOLUME  
to select the desired ringer setting.  
Each time you press the button, the phone  
rings at the selected setting.  
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Installation  
 
ˆ Telephone Operation  
MAKING AND RECEIVING  
CALLS  
USING FLASH  
FLASH  
performs the electronic equivalent of  
a switchhook operation for special services,  
such as Call Waiting.  
To make a call, lift the handset then press  
TALK  
. The TALK/BATT indicator on the  
handset and CHARGE/IN USE indicator on  
the base light. Dial the number.  
For example, if you have Call Waiting, press  
FLASH  
to answer an incoming call without  
FLASH  
disconnecting the current call. Press  
again to return to the first call.  
To answer a call, simply lift the handset from  
the base. If the handset is away from the  
base, press any key.  
If you do not have any special phone  
FLASH  
services, pressing  
the current call.  
might disconnect  
To end a call, place the handset on the base  
TALK  
or press  
.
USING REDIAL  
SELECTING THE CHANNEL  
To quickly dial the last number dialed, lift the  
The phone scans 40 channels (frequency  
pairs used between the base and the  
handset) and automatically selects a clear  
channel each time you make or receive a  
call.  
REDIAL  
handset and press  
.
Notes:  
• The redial memory holds up to 32 digits,  
so you can redial long-distance as well  
as local numbers.  
If you hear other conversations or excessive  
CH  
noise during a call, press  
to select a  
different channel. The TALK/BATT indicator  
blinks, and the handset beeps, followed by a  
brief pause as your phone searches for a  
clear channel.  
• The redial memory also holds pause  
entries (see “Entering a Pause” on  
Page 12).  
If the handset is too far from the base, the  
channel might not change. Move closer to  
the base and try again.  
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. Dial the service’s main  
SETTING THE HANDSET  
VOLUME  
number. When the service answers, press  
/
To change the volume you hear through the  
TONE  
. Any additional numbers you dial are  
sent as tone signals.  
VOLUME  
handset, press  
during a call. The  
handset volume has three levels, low,  
medium, and high.  
When you hang up, the phone automatically  
resets to pulse dialing.  
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Telephone Operation  
 
than 20 seconds between each key  
press.  
PAGING  
To page the person who has the handset or  
to locate the handset when the phone is not  
in use, press  
• Each tone or pause entry uses one digit  
of memory.  
PAGE  
on the base. The handset  
beeps for 1 minute. To stop it from beeping  
sooner, press any key on the handset or  
• If you try to enter more than 16 digits,  
the phone beeps and exits the  
programming mode. Start over at Step 1  
and enter no more than 16 digits in Step  
2.  
PAGE  
return the handset to the base. Press  
again to stop the paging at the base.  
MEMORY DIALING  
To replace a stored number, simply store a  
new number in its place. To clear a stored  
number, lift the handset (if the TALK/BATT  
You can store up to 10 numbers in memory,  
MEM  
then dial a stored number by pressing  
and a one-digit memory location number.  
TALK  
indicator lights, press  
to turn it off) and  
M1 M2  
Also, with the press of one button (  
,
, or  
MEM  
press  
twice. Then press the memory  
M3  
), you can dial a number that is stored in  
0 9  
location number ( – ) you want to clear. The  
one of the first three memory locations.  
phone beeps.  
Each number you store can be up to 16  
digits long.  
Entering a Pause  
In some telephone systems, you must dial an  
access code (9, for example) and wait for a  
second dial tone before you can dial an  
outside number. You can store the access  
code with the phone number. However, you  
must also store a pause after the access  
code to allow the outside line time to  
Use the supplied memory directory stickers  
to record your stored numbers. Peel the  
backing from each sticker and attach them to  
the phone.  
Storing a Number in Memory  
PAUSE  
connect. To do so, press  
. Each press  
MEM  
1. Lift the handset and press  
. The  
enters a 2-second pause. For a longer  
TALK/BATT indicator blinks.  
PAUSE  
pause, press  
additional times.  
2. Enter the number and any pause or tone  
entries (see “Using Tone Services on a  
Pulse Line” on Page 11 and “Entering a  
Pause”).  
Dialing a Memory Number  
To dial a number stored in memory, lift the  
TALK  
handset or press  
. The TALK/BATT  
MEM  
3. Press  
again, then enter the  
indicator lights. When you hear a dial tone,  
0 9  
memory location number ( – ) where  
you want to store the number.  
MEM  
simply press  
and enter the memory  
location number for the number you want to  
dial.  
The phone beeps once to indicate that the  
number is stored.  
Or, to dial a number stored in the memory  
M1 M2  
M3  
.
location 1, 2, or 3, just press  
,
, or  
Notes:  
TALK  
You need not press  
these buttons.  
when you use  
• The phone beeps and exits the  
programming mode if you wait more  
Note:  
If you select an empty memory  
location. The phone beeps.  
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Telephone Operation  
 
• With a headset connected, you make or  
answer calls as usual using the keys on  
the handset.  
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers  
For quick recall of numbers for special  
services (such as alternate long distance or  
bank by phone), store each group of  
numbers in its own memory location. To use  
the stored special service information, dial  
the service’s main number first. Then, at the  
You can use an optional handset holder  
(available from your local RadioShack  
store) to hang the handset on your belt  
for greater convenience.  
MEM  
appropriate place in the call, press  
and  
• When you finish using the headset,  
disconnect it from the handset and close  
the rubber cover to protect the jack.  
0 9  
enter the memory location number ( – ) for  
the stored information.  
Testing Stored  
Emergency Numbers  
If you store an emergency service’s number  
(police department, fire department,  
ambulance) 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 that has a 3/32-inch  
(2.5-mm) plug. Contact your local  
RadioShack store for a suitable headset.  
To connect the headset, open the rubber  
cover 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.  
VOLUME  
on the handset also controls  
the connected headset’s volume.  
• If you place the handset on the base to  
recharge it while the headset is  
connected, be sure the handset seats  
properly.  
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Telephone Operation  
 
ˆ Answering System Operation  
Note:  
Enter each key press within about 2  
USING THE MENU BUTTON  
minutes. Otherwise, the system exits the  
time setting process and you must begin  
again with Step 1.  
MENU  
Use  
on the base to select function  
MENU  
settings. Each time you press  
, the  
system announces the function and its  
current setting.  
MENU  
1. Press  
twice. The system  
announces “Time”, then the currently set  
time and the day of the week.  
# of  
Function  
Presses  
SET  
2. Press  
to enter the time setting  
mode. The system announces the  
currently set day and displays the day’s  
number (& for Sunday, ' for Monday, and  
so on).  
1
2
3
4
5
Outgoing message  
Clock set  
Security code for remote operation  
Ringer volume  
SKIP/  
3. Repeatedly press  
; on the base  
Number of rings before the system  
answers  
/REPEAT  
to move forward or :  
on the  
base to move backward until the correct  
6
Recording time for incoming  
messages  
SET  
day appears, then press  
. The  
system announces and displays the  
hour.  
7
Exit the menu setting mode.  
SKIP/  
/
4. Repeatedly press  
; or :  
until the correct hour appears,  
Note:  
mode when you:  
The system exits the menu setting  
REPEAT  
SET  
then press  
. The system announces  
• wait more than 20 seconds between key  
presses (except when you set the clock,  
in which the time-out is about 2 minutes)  
and displays the minutes.  
SKIP  
5. Repeatedly press  
/; or :/  
REPEAT  
until the correct minutes  
• receive an incoming call  
SET  
appear, then press  
. The system  
announces “AM” or “PM,” and 7 or F  
appears.  
PLAY/STOP  
• press  
• press  
TALK  
on the handset  
SKIP  
REPEAT  
6. Press  
AM or PM, then press  
beeps and announces the day and time.  
/; or :/  
to choose  
SET  
. The system  
Start again at Step 1 of the each section.  
PLAY/STOP  
7. Press  
to exit.  
SETTING THE DAY AND  
TIME  
MENU  
To check the day and time, press  
twice. The system announces the currently  
You must set the day of the week and time  
so the system can record the correct day and  
time of each message.  
PLAY/STOP  
set day and time. Press  
the menu.  
to exit  
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Answering System Operation  
 
Note:  
SET  
If power fails, the clock retains the  
2. Press  
.
current time. When the power is restored, it  
starts counting again from the time the power  
failed.  
SKIP  
3. Repeatedly press  
/; or :/  
REPEAT  
until the desired number  
appears.  
SETTING THE NUMBER OF  
RINGS  
SET  
4. Press  
to store the setting.  
PLAY/STOP  
5. Press  
to exit.  
You can select how long the system waits to  
answer a call — 2, 4, or 6 rings, or toll-saver.  
If you plan to check messages by long  
distance, set the ring time to toll-saver (see  
“Using the Toll-Saver” on Page 19).  
SELECTING THE OUTGOING  
MESSAGE  
The 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 after the  
tone.” The system uses this message when  
the recording time is set to 1 or 4 (see  
"Setting the Record Time").  
MENU  
1. Press  
five times. The system  
announces “Ring time” followed by the  
current setting. The display also shows  
the current setting (, *, ,, or jI (toll  
saver).  
SET  
2. Press  
.
The other is simply an announcement and  
does not let the caller leave a message:  
“Hello, no one is available to take your call.  
Please call again.” The system uses this  
message when the recording time is set to  
Announce Only.  
SKIP  
3. Repeatedly press  
/; or :/  
REPEAT  
until the desired number  
appears.  
SET  
4. Press  
to store the setting.  
PLAY/STOP  
5. Press  
to exit.  
You can also record your own message (see  
“Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message”).  
When you record your own outgoing  
message, the system uses it for all recording  
time settings (1, 4, and Announce Only).  
SETTING THE RECORD  
TIME  
You can set the recording time to 1, 4, or  
Announce Only to determine how the system  
will record incoming messages.  
To switch between your outgoing message  
and the system’s prerecorded message,  
MENU  
press  
once to enter the outgoing  
SKIP  
message setting mode. Then press  
/;  
At the 1 or 4 settings, the system plays the  
outgoing message and lets callers leave a  
message up to 1 minute (or 4 minutes) long.  
At the Announce Only setting, the system  
plays the outgoing message but does not let  
callers leave a message.  
REPEAT  
or :/  
until the current message  
starts to play. While the message is playing,  
REPEAT  
until the  
desired message starts to play. The system  
SKIP  
press  
/; or :/  
switches to the other message and plays it.  
MENU  
1. Press  
six times. The system  
announces “Record time” followed by  
the current setting. The display also  
shows the current setting, ', *, or 7  
(Announce Only).  
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Answering System Operation  
 
When the system’s message memory is full,  
<B appears and the system announces “No  
remaining time” when you try to operate it.  
RECORDING/DELETING AN  
OUTGOING MESSAGE  
Follow these steps to record your own  
outgoing message (less then 30 seconds in  
length).  
SCREENING CALLS  
You can let the system answer calls for you  
while you listen to the caller’s message  
through the base’s speaker. If you decide to  
MENU  
1. Press  
once. The system  
announces “Greeting message”,  
followed by the current outgoing  
message. #ý# appears.  
TALK  
answer the call, press  
to answer if the  
handset is off the base, or if the handset is  
on the base, lift it.  
MEMO/REC  
2. Press  
. The system  
announces “Record your greeting after  
the tone.”  
You can also pick up any phone on the same  
line. The system stops recording and resets  
to answer the next call.  
3. When the tone sounds, speak your  
message.  
VOLUME  
Press  
8 or 9 to adjust the volume  
level of call screening. If you do not want to  
4. When you finish your message, press  
VOLUME  
listen to calls, repeatedly press  
9
MEMO/REC  
PLAY/STOP  
. The system  
or  
until & appears.  
beeps and then plays back your  
message.  
The system silences at the 0 volume setting  
only while screening calls. You can hear  
message playback or other announcements  
even at the 0 level setting.  
PLAY/STOP  
5. Press  
to exit.  
To delete your outgoing message and use  
the system’s prerecorded messages, press  
RECORDING INCOMING  
MESSAGES  
MENU  
DELETE  
when your  
once, then press  
message starts to play. The system  
announces “Your greeting has been  
deleted.”  
After the system answers a call, it plays the  
outgoing message, beeps, then records the  
caller’s message. Each incoming message  
can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long, depending  
on how you set the recording time (see  
“Setting the Record Time” on Page 15). The  
system’s maximum recording capacity is  
about 16 minutes (or approximately 59  
messages).  
SETTING THE SYSTEM TO  
ANSWER CALLS  
To set the system to answer calls, press  
ANSWER ON/OFF  
. If the system is set to  
record a caller’s message (see “Setting the  
Record Time” on Page 15), it plays the  
outgoing message and shows the number of  
recorded messages. If the system is set to  
Announcement Only, it plays the outgoing  
message, and 7 appears.  
The system stops recording and resets to  
answer the next call when:  
• The caller hangs up.  
To set the system to not answer calls, press  
• The maximum message length is  
reached.  
ANSWER ON/OFF  
again. The system  
announces “Answer off” and the message  
counter turns off.  
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Answering System Operation  
 
• The system detects a busy signal or  
more than 7 seconds of silence.  
RECORDING A  
CONVERSATION  
You pick up the system’s handset or any  
phone on the same phone line.  
The answering system lets you record both  
sides of a telephone conversation when you  
are talking with the handset.  
Note:  
When the system's message memory  
is full, the caller will hear the prerecorded  
announcement-only message ("Hello, no  
one is available to take your call. Please call  
again.") and the system cannot record  
additional messages until you delete some of  
the old messages (see “Deleting Messages”  
on Page 18).  
Important:  
Every state has different  
regulations governing the recording of  
conversations over the telephone. Be sure to  
check your local, state and federal laws  
before using this product to record any  
telephone conversation in order to determine  
that your use is in compliance with such laws  
or guidelines.  
RECORDING A MEMO  
To start recording a phone conversation,  
MEMO/REC  
on the base until the  
A memo is a message you can record on the  
system for yourself or others. The system  
stores memos as incoming messages (see  
“Playing Messages”).  
press  
answering system beeps and ## appears. As  
it records the conversation, the system  
beeps every 15 seconds to let the caller  
know that the conversation is being  
MEMO/REC  
1. Hold down  
until the system  
PLAY/  
recorded. To stop recording, press  
beeps. The system announces “Record  
your message after the tone.”  
STOP  
MEMO/REC  
. The system stores a  
or  
recorded conversation as a message (see  
“Playing Messages”).  
2. When the tone sounds, speak your  
message.  
Notes:  
3. When you finish the memo, press  
• The maximum length for recording a  
conversation is about 10 minutes.  
MEMO/REC  
PLAY/STOP  
or  
.
Notes:  
• The system cannot record a  
conversation less than 2 seconds long.  
• The maximum length for recording a  
memo is about 10 minutes.  
• When the system’s message memory is  
full, <B appears.  
• The system cannot record a memo less  
than 2 seconds long.  
PLAYING MESSAGES  
• When the system’s message memory is  
full, <B appears and the system  
announces “No remaining time” when  
you try to operate it.  
After the answering system has recorded a  
message, its message counter flashes  
showing the number of new messages. To  
PLAY/STOP  
play your messages, press  
. The  
system announces the number of new and  
old messages, then plays the new  
messages. The message number appears  
as each message plays, and the system  
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Answering System Operation  
 
announces the day and time of the call at the  
end of each message.  
“Messages have been deleted.” & appears in  
the message counter window.  
                                                                         
Note:  
To play all messages after playing the new  
You cannot delete new (unplayed)  
PLAY/STOP  
messages, press  
again.  
messages. If you try to delete all messages  
while you still have new messages, the  
system beeps and announces “Please play  
back all messages.”  
SKIP  
To skip to the next message, press  
while the message is playing. Hold down  
/;  
SKIP  
/; to fast forward through the  
SKIP  
messages. Release  
normal playback.  
/; to resume  
REMOTE OPERATION  
While you are away from your home or  
office, you can use a touch-tone phone, or a  
pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer  
(available through your local RadioShack  
store), to enter your security code and do  
any of the following:  
To replay the current message from the  
REPEAT  
beginning, press :/  
. Hold down :/  
REPEAT  
to review the current message. The  
system skips back every other second of  
playback and plays the previous second,  
until the beginning of the message. Release  
REPEAT  
:/  
to resume normal playback.  
• Set the system to answer or not answer  
calls.  
REPEAT  
If you press :/  
within about 2  
seconds (4 seconds during remote  
• Listen to your messages.  
• Record a new outgoing message.  
• Record a memo.  
operation) after a message begins playing,  
the system replays the previous message. If  
the current message is the first new  
message, the system plays back from the  
beginning of the current message (it does  
not go back into the old message group).  
• Erase messages.  
You cannot remotely operate the system  
using its handset or another telephone on  
the same line as the system.  
ADJUSTING THE  
ANSWERING SYSTEM’S  
VOLUME  
Setting the Security Code  
To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeatedly  
VOLUME  
press  
8 or 9 on the base. The  
The system’s two-digit remote operation  
security code prevents unauthorized remote  
access to your messages. The code is  
preset to 80.  
volume setting from & (lowest) to / (highest)  
appears in the message counter window.  
DELETING MESSAGES  
Follow these steps to change the code to any  
number from 00 to 99.  
To delete the current message while it is  
DELETE  
playing, press  
system beeps.  
. The answering  
MENU  
1. Press  
three times. The system  
announces “Security code,” followed by  
the currently set code. The display also  
shows the code.  
To delete all messages, while messages are  
not playing, hold down  
DELETE  
on the base  
until the system beeps and announces  
SET  
2. Press  
.
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Answering System Operation  
 
SKIP  
3. Repeatedly press or hold down  
/;  
message, press pound two. For help,  
press pound zero.”  
REPEAT  
or :/  
to change the number.  
SET  
4. Press  
to store the setting. The  
If the system does not respond, try  
entering your code again. If you enter an  
incorrect code three times, the system  
beeps and hangs up.  
system announces the newly set code.  
PLAY/STOP  
5. Press  
.
MENU  
To check your code at any time, press  
three times. The code appears in the  
3. While the system is beeping, press #  
and (within 2 seconds) the number for  
the remote command you want.  
message counter window, and the system  
announces it.  
Remote Commands  
Using the Toll-Saver  
Press #  
To  
If the ring time is set to jI (toll-saver) (see  
“Setting the Number of Rings” on Page 15),  
the system answers after two rings if you  
have new messages (ones you have not  
listened to). If there are no new messages,  
the system answers after four rings so you  
can hang up before the system answers and  
avoid unnecessary long-distance charges. If  
the system's message memory is full, the  
system answers after about 10 rings  
then  
1
Repeat current message during  
playback. If you press #1 within about  
4 seconds after a message begins,  
the system replays the previous  
message (unless the message is the  
first new message).  
2
Play messages. The remote playback  
of incoming messages is limited to 4  
minutes. If you have more messages  
after 4 minutes have passed, you  
must press #2 again to listen to the  
rest of the messages.  
regardless of the ring time setting.  
USING REMOTE  
COMMANDS  
3
4
Skip current message during  
playback.  
Follow these steps to operate the answering  
system from a remote location.  
Delete current message during  
playback. You can only delete the  
current message during playback.  
You cannot delete all the messages  
stored at one time.  
Note:  
If you wait more than 15 seconds  
between each keypress, the system beeps  
and hangs up.  
5
6
Stop playback or recording.  
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 beep.  
Set the system to answer calls. The  
system announces the current  
outgoing message.  
7
Record a memo. The system  
announces “Record your message  
after the tone.” The length of a memo  
recorded by remote operation must  
be over 2 seconds and within 4  
minutes. Press #7 again or #5 to stop  
recording.  
2. When the outgoing message begins (or  
the system beeps), press #, then enter  
your security code within 2 seconds.  
If the code is correct, the system  
announces the number of new and old  
messages, then “To play incoming  
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Answering System Operation  
 
• When the system is in remote operation,  
it stops all answering functions and the  
display on the base shows h9. The  
system resumes answering functions  
when it is no longer in remote command  
if you have not turned it off.  
Press #  
then  
To  
8
Record a new outgoing message. The  
system announces “Record your  
greeting after the tone.” Press #8  
again or #5 to stop recording.  
• The remote operation stops when  
someone picks up the handset or any  
phone on the same phone line.  
9
0
Sets the system not to answer calls.  
Announces the help guidance.  
Notes:  
ˆ Troubleshooting  
We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, 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.  
CH  
to change the channel.  
Severe noise interference  
Press  
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.  
Return the handset to the cradle and recharge the battery  
pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary. (See  
“Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack”  
on Page 8).  
The phone does not work or works poorly.  
The handset battery pack does not charge.  
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are  
correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack is  
charged.  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
 
Problem  
Suggestion  
The handset does not ring or receive a  
page.  
Move the base away from other electrical devices and  
sources of noise.  
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. See “Connecting, Charging, and  
Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 8.)  
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.  
Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If  
they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.  
The answering 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 answering system does not record  
callers’ messages.  
The recording time is set to announcement only. Set it to 1  
or 4.  
Delete messages if memory is full.  
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work  
properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take your  
phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
it. If your phone is not performing as it  
should, take it to your local RadioShack store  
CARE  
Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry  
immediately. Use and store the phone only in  
normal temperature environments. Handle  
the phone carefully; do not drop it. Keep the  
phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it  
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it  
looking new.  
for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the  
telephone lines, the phone company can ask  
you to disconnect your phone until you have  
resolved the problem.  
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s  
internal components can cause a  
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty  
and void your FCC authorization to operate  
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Troubleshooting  
 
• connecting your phone to an AC outlet  
that is on a different electrical circuit  
from the receiver  
FCC STATEMENT  
Your telephone complies with Part 68 of the  
FCC Rules. Upon request, you must provide  
the phone’s FCC registration number and  
REN to your telephone company. These  
numbers are on the bottom of the base.  
• contacting your local RadioShack store  
for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the  
FCC requires that you stop using your  
phone.  
Note: You must not connect your telephone  
to:  
Some cordless telephones operate on  
frequencies that might cause interference to  
nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or  
prevent such interference, the base of the  
cordless telephone should not be placed  
near or on top of a TV or VCR.  
• coin-operated systems  
• party-line systems  
• most electronic key phone systems  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
LIGHTNING  
In the unlikely event that your phone causes  
problems on the phone line, the phone  
company can temporarily discontinue your  
service. If this happens, the phone company  
attempts to notify you in advance. If advance  
notice is not practical, the phone company  
notifies you as soon as possible and advises  
you of your right to file a complaint with the  
FCC.  
Your telephone has built-in protection circuits  
to reduce the risk of damage from surges in  
telephone line and power line current. These  
protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC  
requirements. However, lightning striking the  
telephone or power lines can damage your  
telephone.  
Lightning damage is not common.  
Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has  
severe electrical storms, we suggest that you  
unplug your phone when storms approach to  
reduce the possibility of damage.  
Also, the phone company can make changes  
to its lines, equipment, operations, or  
procedures that could affect the operation of  
this telephone. The telephone company  
notifies you of these changes in advance, so  
you can take the necessary steps to prevent  
interruption of your telephone service.  
Your phone might cause TV or radio  
interference even when it is operating  
properly. To determine whether your phone  
is causing the interference, turn off your  
phone. If the interference goes away, your  
phone is causing it. Try to eliminate the  
interference by:  
• moving your phone away from the  
receiver  
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Troubleshooting  
 
ˆ Notes  
23  
Notes  
 
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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