Radio Shack 43-327 User Manual

Radio Shack 43-327 User Manual

Answering system caller id cordless phone
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Answering System • Caller ID

Cordless Phone

Thank you for purchasing your new cordless phone from RadioShack. Please
read this user's guide before installing, setting up, and using your new phone.
User's Guide
43-327

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  • Page 1: Cordless Phone

    Answering System • Caller ID Cordless Phone Thank you for purchasing your new cordless phone from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new phone. User’s Guide 43-327...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ...4 Features ...4 Telephone Setup ...5 Telephone Base and Charger Installation ...5 Battery Installation and Charging ...6 Installation Options ...8 Wall Mount Installation ...8 Telephone Base Layout ...9 Handset Layout ...10 Handset Ringer Volume ...12 Telephone Base Ringer Volume ...12 Ringer Tone ...12 Key Tone ...12 LCD Language ...13...
  • Page 3 Directory ...23 Store a Directory Entry ...23 Character Chart ...24 Search the Directory ...25 Alphabetical Search ...25 Dial a Directory Entry ...25 Edit a Directory Entry ...26 Delete from the Directory ...26 Call Log ...27 About Caller ID ...27 About the Call Log ...27 Missed Calls Indicator ...28 Review the Call Log ...28 Make a Call Log Entry Ready to Dial ...29...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Add and Register a Handset (Optional) ...42 Replace a Handset ...43 Troubleshooting...44 Important Safety Instructions...52 Operating Range ...53 Maintenance ...54 About Cordless Telephones ...55 Specifications ...55 FCC Information ...56 Limited Warranty ...57 Package Contents Telephone base Handset (3) Features • DECT 6.0 transmission for secure calls •...
  • Page 5: Telephone Setup

    Telephone Setup Telephone Base and Charger Installation Install the telephone base and chargers as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Notes: • If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack.
  • Page 6: Battery Installation And Charging

    Battery Installation and Charging Install the battery as shown below. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset in the telephone base or charger. See page 41 for battery operating times. 1.
  • Page 7 Recycle Rechargeable Batteries Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free of charge. RadioShack participates in the RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to preserving the environment and conserving natural resources.
  • Page 8: Installation Options

    Installation Options Your telephone base is now ready for table top use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from your local RadioShack store or www.RadioShack.com.
  • Page 9: Telephone Base Layout

    Telephone Base Layout X / DELETE • Press to delete the message currently playing. • When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages. / REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to play previous. / PLAY / STOP •...
  • Page 10: Handset Layout

    Handset Layout CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. (Speakerphone) Press to switch between speakerphone and handset. / FLASH • Press to make or answer a call. • During a call, press to receive an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert.
  • Page 11 (Directory) • Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use. • While in a menu, press to scroll up. • During a call, press to raise the listening volume. (caller ID) • Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use. •...
  • Page 12: Handset Ringer Volume

    Handset Ringer Volume You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. 1. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. 2. Press  or  to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press  or  to adjust the volume. A sample of each ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices.
  • Page 13: Lcd Language

    LCD Language You can select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be used in all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. Press  or  to select >LCD LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press  or  to scroll through the choices. 4.
  • Page 14: Home Area Code

    Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is new voicemail but there is none (for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone company continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.
  • Page 15: Answering System Setup

    Answering System Setup Use a handset to change your answering system settings. Number of Rings You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages.
  • Page 16: Announcement

    4. Press  or  to select >MSG ALERT TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. . Press  or  to select ON or OFF, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. Note: The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone to function.
  • Page 17: Delete Your Announcement

    Delete Your Announcement 1. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. 2. Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM. 3. Press  or  to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press  or  to select >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press MENU/SELECT. The handset announces, “To play, press 2.
  • Page 18: Telephone Operation

    Telephone Operation Make a Call Press /FLASH or . You will hear a dial tone. Dial the number. Predial a Call Dial the number. Press /FLASH or Answer a Call Press /FLASH, , or any of the dialing keys (0-9, #, *). Notes: •...
  • Page 19: Mute

    Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you. 1. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. The handset screen shows MUTED for a few seconds. MUTE appears at the bottom of the screen until the mute function is turned off.
  • Page 20: Multiple Handset Use

    To access a number in the directory while on a call: 1. Press MENU/SELECT twice to select >DIRECTORY. 2. Scroll to the desired entry by pressing  or . 3. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the displayed number. To access a number in the call log while on a call: 1.
  • Page 21: Share An Outside Call

    • If you have more than two handsets, your screen shows INTERCOM TO:. Use the dialing keys to select the other handset. Your screen shows CALLING HANDSET X. The other handset rings and its screen shows either OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING or HANDSET X IS CALLING.
  • Page 22 2. To answer the call on the other handset, press /FLASH, , INT, or any dialing keys (0-9, #, *). The outside call is still on hold and both handsets now show INTERCOM. You can now have a private conversation between the system handsets. Notes: •...
  • Page 23: Directory

    Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • When there are no records in the directory, the screen shows DIRECTORY EMPTY. • When the directory is full and you try to save an entry, the screen shows LIST FULL.
  • Page 24: Character Chart

    • Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE and then , , or REDIAL/PAUSE to select a number. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number. . Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen shows ENTER NAME. .
  • Page 25: Search The Directory

    Search the Directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directory: 1. Press when the handset is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. Press  or  to select >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice.
  • Page 26: Edit A Directory Entry

    Edit a Directory Entry Use the following steps to edit an entry in the directory. 1. Press when the handset is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is not in use. Press  or  to select >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice. 2.
  • Page 27: Call Log

    Call Log About Caller ID You can use this telephone with regular caller ID service or combined caller ID with call waiting. You can use the telephone’s other features without subscribing to caller ID services. There might be fees for caller ID services and these services might not be available in all areas.
  • Page 28: Missed Calls Indicator

    • XX MISSED CALL(S) shows when there are new call log entries (including missed and unreviewed calls). • CALL LOG EMPTY shows when there are no records in the call log. • Only one handset can review the call log at a time. If a handset tries to enter the call log while another handset is already in it, NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME appears.
  • Page 29: Make A Call Log Entry Ready To Dial

    4. Press  or  to browse through the call log. • The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of all incoming calls are shown on the screen. • You hear a double beep when the list reaches the beginning or end of the call log.
  • Page 30: Delete From The Call Log

    4. Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen displays EDIT NAME. • Use the dialing keys (see “Character Chart” on page 24) to edit the name using the same method as explained in step 3 above. Press # to insert a space.
  • Page 31: Redial List

    Redial List The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers. • When there are already five entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry. • Entries are shown in reverse chronological order. • Press REDIAL/PAUSE to browse the redial list. Dial a Redial Entry 1.
  • Page 32: Answering System Operation

    Answering System Operation About the Answering System and Voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in answering system and those left at your service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate.
  • Page 33: Call Screening

    To turn on or off with the telephone base: • Press ANS ON/OFF to turn the answering system on or off. If the answering system is turned on, it announces, “Calls will be answered.” If the answering system is turned off, it announces, “Calls will not be answered.”...
  • Page 34: Delete All Messages

    To play messages with the telephone base: /PLAY/STOP to listen to messages. 1. Press Options during playback: • Press   VOL  to adjust the speaker volume. • Press /SKIP to skip to the next message. • Press /REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing. Press /REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message.
  • Page 35: Record And Play Memos

    To delete all messages with a handset: 1. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. 2. Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM. 3. Press  or  to select >DEL ALL OLD, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. The handset shows DELETE ALL OLD MSGS? Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
  • Page 36: Remote Access

    Window Descriptions displays 1-99 (flashing) Current message number during new message playback. 1-99 Current message number during old message playback. 1-8 T Telephone base speaker volume level while adjusting. Telephone is answering a call or being accessed remotely. The answering system is being programmed. -- (flashing) Telephone is being initialized.
  • Page 37 Command Function End the call. Turn the answering system on or off. 4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call. Notes: • If you do not press any keys after you enter the remote access code, all new messages play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.
  • Page 38: Additional Information

    Additional Information Handset Display Screen Messages ALREADY SAVED CALL LOG EMPTY CALLING HANDSET X CONNECTING... CHARGING DIRECTORY EMPTY ENDED HANDSET X IS CALLING INCOMING CALL INT REQUIRES TWO HANDSETS INTERCOM INTERCOM ENDED LINE IN USE LIST FULL LOW BATTERY MICROPHONE ON MUTED NEW VOICEMAIL The telephone number entered is already...
  • Page 39 NO LINE NO SIGNAL, CALL ENDED NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OUTSIDE CALL **PAGING** PHONE PLACE IN CHARGER RINGER MUTE SAVED SPEAKER UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN UNABLE TO SAVE XX MISSED CALLS There is no telephone line connected. Communication between handset and telephone base is lost during a call.
  • Page 40: Handset And Telephone Base Indicators

    Handset and Telephone Base Indicators Handset Lights On when the handset speakerphone is in use. CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. Telephone Base Lights IN USE Flashes when there is an incoming call or another telephone sharing the same line is in use.
  • Page 41: Battery

    Battery It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation While in handset use (talking*) While in speakerphone mode (talking*) While not in use (standby**) * Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
  • Page 42: Expanding Your Telephone System

    Expanding your Telephone System The handsets provided with your telephone system are pre-registered. Each handset is assigned a number that shows on the handset display. Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned in sequential order. For instance, if the telephone system already has HANDSET 1 and HANDSET 2, the new registered handset is assigned HANDSET 3.
  • Page 43: Replace A Handset

    Replace a Handset If you want to replace a handset or re-assign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must de-register all the handsets and then individually register each handset. To make de-registration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit your local RadioShack store or www.RadioShack.com. My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (see page 6). For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after each use.
  • Page 45 • If the handset is in the telephone base or charger but the CHARGE light on the handset is not on, refer to The charge light is off in this section. • If the battery is completely depleted, it can take up to 10 minutes to charge the handset before PLACE IN CHARGER or LOW BATTERY appears on the screen (page 6).
  • Page 46 devices such as: wireless routers, radios, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs, personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones. • Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack. If another telephone has the same problem, the problem is in the telephone wall jack.
  • Page 47 There is interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset. • The handset might be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack.
  • Page 48 My caller ID features are not working properly. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone. • The caller might not be calling from an area which supports caller ID. •...
  • Page 49 for 15 seconds, then plug in the power adapter and re-install the battery. Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize. • Other electronic products might prevent your handset and telephone base from communicating with each other.
  • Page 50 The messages on the answering system are incomplete. • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it might be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after four minutes. • If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the answering system stops recording and disconnects the call.
  • Page 51 • If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages waiting (page 30). • If the memory is full or if the answering system is off, the answering system answers after 10 rings. •...
  • Page 52: Important Safety Instructions

    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, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3.
  • Page 53: Save These Instructions

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operating Range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance, which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.
  • Page 54: Maintenance

    VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV...
  • Page 55: Specifications

    • Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger. •...
  • Page 56: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
  • Page 58 any RadioShack store in the U.S. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the product without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack.
  • Page 60 Protect the environment by recyclying your used electronics. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com to find an electronic recycling center near you. ©2009. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. 08A09 Printed in China 43-327...

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