Radio Shack 900 Mhz User Manual

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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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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.  
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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-  
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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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