900 mhz digital spread spectrum cordless phone with headset jack (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for Radio Shack 43-3548
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2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone Caller ID/Call Waiting ID 43-3548 20-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 20 numbers in memory for easy dialing. (See “Storing Phone Numbers and Names” on page 20.) Ample Talk and Standby Time —...
equivalence number, or REN on the back of your phone. If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all of the RENs. If the total is more than five (three in rural areas), your telephones might not ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line.
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, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3.
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be stepped on. 14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 15.
1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product. 2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone. Your phone uses advanced technology to give you superior audio quality and extended range. The phone’s Caller ID unit records each caller’s telephone number (and name, if available in...
CAUTION You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 210 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the phone's DC IN 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications.
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On a Desk Top 1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into jack TEL LINE on the back of the base. 2. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack. 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the jack on the back of the base.
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4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. 5. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. On a Wall To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base.
ONNECTING ATTERY The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack in the handset, but not connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 15–20 hours. 1. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover.
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IMPORTANT Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try to charge it. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights when the handset is on the base, even if the battery pack is not connected. • If the base loses power for about an hour while the handset is away from it, the security access-protection code might be lost.
• The supplied battery pack should last for about a year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment.
Ô Ô NOTE When you press volume up key (VOL e) in Maximum mode or volume down key (VOL d) in Low mode, an error tone sounds. Action Handset On Base Handset Off Base Press end or return the handset to the hang base (Auto Standby).
Temporarily Mute Ringer If the handset is off the base, simply press key to temporarily mute the incoming ring. The ringer will sound with the next incoming call. EDIAL key redials the last REDIAL/PAUSE number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long.
OICE NDICATOR If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your cordless telephone to access your voice mailbox. The light on the base of your phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. Just program the...
You may need to occasionally reset the indicator if it remains On after you have retrieved your messages. To reset the indicator, press and hold ETTING There are five setup options available. They are Caller ID options [Auto Talk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code], Dial Mode and Language.
Ô Ô NOTE Area Code • If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option. • When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use the DELETE/ CHANNEL and number keys to enter the new area code.
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1. When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold 2. Press key three times to select VOL d ¨ ¨. D D D D i i i i a a a a l l l l 3. Press to toggle between SELECT ¨...
Ô Ô NOTE In memory dialing operation, you must press a key within 30 seconds or the phone will return to the standby mode. If you return the handset to the base, the phone will return to the standby mode also. Storing Phone Numbers and Names Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number...
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• If a name is not required, go to step 6. Press SELECT ¨ is displayed. N N N N u u u u m m m m b b b b e e e e r r r r The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered.
Ô Ô NOTE Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If the next character uses the same number key, you must press #/g g g g to move the cursor over. Otherwise the next time you press the number key, it changes the character that was previously set.
9. Press 3 five times. 10. Press 7 eight times. 11. When finished, press To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 7 on page 21. If you make a mistake while entering a name keys to move the cursor /tone/f f f f #/g g g g to the incorrect character.
Ô Ô NOTE Memory dialing from Talk Mode If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number, the phone will not dial. 3. Press VOL e VOL d number ( ) to select the memory location of the desired phone number. The selected name is displayed.
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3. Press SELECT appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. 4. Press VOL e VOL d ¨ ¨, then press E E E E d d d d i i i i t t t t M M M M e e e e m m m m o o o o r r r r y y y y X X X X X X X X .
9. Press to return to the standby mode. RASING A TORED HONE UMBER 1. Press , ¨ S S S S e e e e l l l l e e e e c c c c t t t t M M M M e e e e m m m m o o o o r r r r y y y y displayed.
ESTING TORED UMBERS If you store an emergency service’s number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you choose to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods. Also, remain on the line to explain the reason for your call.
Ô Ô NOTE • Number stored in SPEED DIAL is independent from the numbers stored in Memory Dial. • If the SPEED DIAL does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial. AKING ALLS WITH THE SPEED DIAL...
HEN THE ELEPHONE 1. When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller´s phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller´s name, the caller´s name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).Ô...
Ô Ô NOTE Viewing the Caller ID Message List • In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone returns to the standby mode. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information...
Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your cordless telephone is connected to a private branch exchange (PBX). Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from talk mode.
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Ô Ô NOTE Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/ Cancellation When a long distance call 1 1 1 1 has been set, ¨ ¨ appears in the display. Storing Caller ID Messages in Memory dialog • You cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message.
USING A HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands- free convenience using an optional headset that has a -inch (2.5-mm) plug. RadioShack has a variety of headsets available. To connect the headset, gently flip open the rubber headset jack cover on the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s plug into the jack.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first Problem The CHARGE/IN USE LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the base. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.
Problem The Caller ID does not display. Voice Message Indication does not work. If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take the phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Limited One-Year Warranty 12/99 43-3548 UPZZ01011BZ 02A03 Printed in China...