1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Radio Shack Manuals
  4. Caller ID Box
  5. Caller ID System 310
  6. Owner's manual

Radio Shack Caller ID System 310 Owner's Manual

Radio shack caller id box user manual
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

43-964.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM
Cat. No.
43-964A
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
CALLER ID SYSTEM 310

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Radio Shack Caller ID System 310

Summary of Contents for Radio Shack Caller ID System 310

  • Page 1 43-964.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Cat. No. 43-964A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CALLER ID SYSTEM 310...
  • Page 2 43-964.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is the latest in tele- phone caller identification technology. If Caller ID service is available in your area and you subscribe to it, the telephone company sends the caller’s telephone number (and name, if...
  • Page 3 43-964.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Time and Date Display — displays the current time and date as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your local tele- phone company. Message Received Indicator — flashes when you have re- ceived at least one new call you have not reviewed.
  • Page 4 43-964.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Easy Installation — the module easily connects to your tele- phone line so you can quickly begin using it. You can also use the supplied bracket to mount the module on the wall. This module has been tested and found to comply with all appli- cable UL and FCC standards.

  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    43-964.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM FCC INFORMATION Your module has been designed to conform to federal regula- tions, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each module (and each device, such as a telephone or answer- ing machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws pow- er from the line.
  • Page 6 43-964.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Note: You must not connect your module to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company normally attempts to no- tify you in advance.
  • Page 7 43-964.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM This module complies with the limits for a Class B device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reason- able protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
  • Page 8 43-964.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM If your module is not performing as it should, check the connec- tion to the telephone line. Calls are automatically switched and routed through complex equipment, so you might occasionally hear noise on the line. When a call is too noisy, hang up and re- dial the number.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    43-964.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 10 Installing Batteries ... 10 Resetting the Display... 12 Placing on a Desk, Shelf, or Table ... 13 Mounting on a Wall ... 14 Connecting to the Phone Line ... 17 Adjusting the Display Contrast ...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    43-964.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES The module requires four AAA batteries for power. For the long- est operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555). Follow these steps to install the batteries. 1.
  • Page 11 43-964.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM 3. Before the display dims, place fresh batteries in the com- partment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. (il- Caution: Do not force the batteries into the compartment. 4.

  • Page 12: Resetting The Display

    43-964.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that can damage electronic circuits. Note: When you remove the batteries, even for a short time, the module’s time is lost. However, the caller ID information re- mains in the module’s memory.

  • Page 13: Placing On A Desk, Shelf, Or Table

    43-964.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM PLACING THE MODULE ON A DESK, SHELF, OR TABLE You can place the module directly on a desk, shelf, or table. (add...

  • Page 14: Mounting On A Wall

    43-964.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM MOUNTING ON A WALL To mount the module directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the back of the supplied mounting bracket. 1.
  • Page 15 43-964.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM 2. Drill two -inch diameter holes, 1 inches apart, into the wall. inches inch 3. Thread a mounting screw into each hole, letting the head extend inch from the wall. (il-...
  • Page 16 43-964.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM 4. Align the keyhole slots on the back of the mounting bracket with the mounting screws and slide the module downward to secure it. (add...

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Phone Line

    43-964.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE The module connects to a modular phone line jack and your telephone. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular phone line jack, you can update the wiring yourself using the necessary jacks and adapters, available at your local Ra- dioShack store.
  • Page 18 43-964.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM (il- 1. Unplug the telephone line cord from your telephone and plug it into the module’s jack. TEL. LINE 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the module’s jack.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    43-964.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST 1. If the display is showing any call information, continuously press either s or t until REVIEW REVIEW XX CALLS appears on the dis- play. 2. Press and hold either REVIEW REVIEW t until...
  • Page 20 43-964.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Notes: • The display goes blank when you set the contrast to and gets completely dark when you set it to • If increase contrast CONTRAST: 15 display . If you decrease the contrast lower CONTRAST: 00 than CONTRAST: 00...

  • Page 21: Operation

    43-964.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM OPERATION RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS When you receive a call, the module automatically displays and all caller ID information sent by the phone com- pany, including the caller’s telephone number and the call’s time and date.

  • Page 22: Reviewing Calls

    43-964.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM REVIEWING CALLS While receiving a call, the mod- ule displays the caller’s infor- mation and flashes. If you choose not to answer the call, after the caller hangs up, the display shows the caller’s infor- (il- mation for an additional 30 sec- onds.
  • Page 23 43-964.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM The display shows the total num- ber of calls saved and the num- ber of new calls received since your last review. Repeatedly press t to REVIEW see information about the most recent calls or s to see REVIEW...
  • Page 24 43-964.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM In addition, the module might also display: Indicator Information Appears the first time you review call information from someone who has called more than one time from the same number and shows how many times the caller tried to call you.
  • Page 25 43-964.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Indicator Information Appears instead of the phone number if CALL Fd BUSY the call was forwarded to you by a tele- phone set to forward busy calls and the number the caller dialed was busy. The phone number of the original caller appears alternately on the display.
  • Page 26 43-964.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Indicator Information Appears if the caller is within a Caller ID UNKNOWN NAME service area that supplies the phone number, but not the name. Appears if the caller chose not to send PRIVATE the phone number.
  • Page 27 43-964.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Indicator Information Appears if the caller chose not to send PRIVATE NAME the name. • If only the name is blocked, the sys- tem displays the caller’s number. • If both the name and number are blocked, the system alternately dis- plays PRIVATE NAME...
  • Page 28 43-964.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Indicator Information Appears if the Caller ID information was –LINE ERROR– garbled. It is normal for this to occasion- ally happen. If this happens often, con- tact your local phone service provider and ask them to correct the problem.

  • Page 29: Deleting Call Information

    43-964.fm Page 29 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM DELETING CALL INFORMATION When the module’s memory is full, it automatically deletes the oldest call information when a new call arrives. To manually delete a call from memory, repeatedly press s or t until the call you want VIEW (il- to delete appears on the display.

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    43-964.fm Page 30 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is an example of supe- rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the system so you can enjoy it for years.

  • Page 31: Lightning

    43-964.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM Modifying or tampering with your system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system’s war- ranty. If your system is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 32 43-964.fm Page 32 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.

This manual is also suitable for:

310

Table of Contents