Radio Shack CID-2904 Owner's Manual
Radio Shack CID-2904 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack CID-2904 Owner's Manual

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CID-2904 2-Line Caller ID

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  • Page 1 CID-2904 2-Line Caller ID...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ˆ Contents Features ... 8 Preparation ... 10 Installing Batteries/Setup ... 10 Adjusting the Display’s Contrast ... 13 Connecting to the Phone Line ... 13 Connecting to an Answering Machine ... 16 Mounting the CID ... 17 Operation ... 19 Incoming Calls ...
  • Page 3 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 4 ˆ Important Information • To use this Caller ID (CID), you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service. • Where Caller ID is offered, one or more of the following options are gen- erally available: –...
  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    FCC INFORMATION We have designed your Caller ID (CID) to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each CID (and each device, such as a telephone or answering ma- chine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line.
  • Page 6 • most electronic key telephone sys- tems In the unlikely event that your CID causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service. If this happens, the phone com- pany 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 com-...
  • Page 7 To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective mea- sures: • Reorient or relocate the TV or radio’s receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the CID and the radio or TV. • Use outlets on different electrical cir- cuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.
  • Page 8: Features

    ˆ Features Your RadioShack 2-Line Caller ID (CID) is a combination of two Caller IDs. Its two separate displays and function keys for each line let you view call records easily. It stores and displays up to 100 multiple (name and number) or number-only Caller ID records for two telephone lines (50 for each line).
  • Page 9 Call Counter — shows the number of calls you have received. New Call Indicator — lets you see at a glance that you have new calls. Clock — displays the current time and date as provided to Caller ID service sub- scribers by your local telephone company.
  • Page 10: Preparation

    ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES/ SETUP You need six AAA batteries (not supplied) to power the CID. For the longest opera- tion and best performance, we recom- mend alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: • Always use fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
  • Page 11 2. Insert six fresh AAA batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Turn the CID over so you can see the display. After you install the batteries, flashes briefly, then SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH (the default display lan- guage) flashes for about 10 seconds.
  • Page 12 Warning: Dispose batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: Always remove old or weak bat- teries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage your CID. Notes: • Before you replace the batteries, have fresh ones on hand. If you do not install new batteries within about 2 minutes after removing the old ones, the CID records and the date...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Display'scontrast

    ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY’S CONTRAST Your CID has eight display contrast set- tings (0–7). Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast. 1. Hold down DELETE REVIEW until CONTRAST X equals the cur- rent contrast setting) appears. 2. Continue to hold down DELETE 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9...
  • Page 14 Notes: • If you connect the CID to only one phone line, the CID displays Caller ID information for only that line. • The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (for a single-line phone jack) or RJ14C (for a two-line phone jack).
  • Page 15 For a Two-Line Phone and Two Single- Line Phone Jacks Two-Line Phone Line 2 Line 1 Caller ID For a Single-Line Phone and a Two- Line Phone Jack One-Line Phone Line 1/Line 2 Caller ID For Two Single-Line Phones and a Two-Line Phone Jack Phone Two Line 1/Line 2...
  • Page 16: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    For Two Single-Line Phones and Two Single-Line Phone Jacks Phone One Phone Two Line 2 Line 1 Caller ID CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE You can connect an answering machine to your CID to answer calls for either or both phone lines. Notes: •...
  • Page 17: Mounting The Cid

    For Both Lines or Line 1 Only Line 1 or Answering Line 1/Line 2 Machine Caller ID For Line 2 Only Answering Machine Caller ID MOUNTING THE CID You can place the CID on a flat surface with the supplied stand. Or, you can mount it on a wall.
  • Page 18 2. Select a location near the phone line jack(s) and mark mounting screw locations 5 inches (130 mm) apart on the wall. 3. Drill two -inch (3.5 mm) holes in the wall at the marked locations. 4. Thread a screw into each hole until the head extends inch (3.5 mm) from the wall.
  • Page 19: Operation

    ˆ Operation INCOMING CALLS When you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, the phone company sends the caller’s phone num- ber (and name, if available) and the call’s time and date between the first and sec- ond rings. Your CID receives and displays this information for each call and updates the current date and time.
  • Page 20: Message Waiting

    MESSAGE WAITING Note: The message waiting feature does not work with stutter dial tone service. Check with your phone company for the type of service you have. If you subscribe to the telephone com- pany’s message waiting service and have a voice-mail message waiting, CALL MESSAGE WAITING appear...
  • Page 21: Reviewing Call Records

    REVIEWING CALL RECORDS Each time you receive a call, your CID stores a record that you can see while you are on the phone, or review later. Your CID saves up to 100 call records for two phone lines (50 records for each line), re- placing the oldest call record with a new call record.
  • Page 22: Caller Id Messages

    Caller ID Messages Display (English, French, Description Spanish) Appears the first time NEW CALL(S) XX (three languages) you review a new call record. (XX is the number of new calls.) The caller has -PRIVATE CALL- blocked the call infor- APPEL PERSONNEL mation from being LLAMADA PRIVADA sent.
  • Page 23 Display (English, French, Description Spanish) Appears when a MESSAGE WAITING message is waiting MES. EN ATTENTE (you must subscribe MENSAJE ESPERA to your phone com- pany’s message waiting service to see this). Note: The message waiting feature does not work with stutter dial tone service.
  • Page 24: Deleting Caller Id Records

    DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS Caller ID records remain in memory until you delete them, unless they are lost dur- ing battery replacement (see “Installing Batteries/Setup” on Page 10). To delete a single call record on the de- sired phone line, repeatedly press that 8 8 8 8 line’s until you see the...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    ˆ Troubleshooting If your CID is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi- nate the problem. Problem Suggestions Display is Replace the batteries. See blank. “Installing Batteries/Setup” on Page 10. You have an Someone picked up a tele- incoming call, phone on the same phone but do not...
  • Page 26: Care

    CARE Keep the CID dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the CID only in normal temperature environments. Handle the CID carefully; do not drop it. Keep the CID away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  • Page 27 ˆ Notes Notes...
  • Page 28 Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EX- CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EX- PRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE...

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