ˆ Important Information This system has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC stan- dards. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
FCC STATEMENT Your answering system complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules . You must, upon re- quest, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company. These numbers are on the bottom of the base. You must not connect your system to any of the following: •...
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4. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 5. Never touch uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 6. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
technician to restore the product to normal operation. • If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. • 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.
ˆ Contents Features ... 8 Installation ... 10 Mounting the System ... 10 On a Desk ... 10 On a Wall Plate or Wall ... 11 Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack ... 12 Setting the Dialing Mode ... 13 Turning the Base’s Ringer On and Off ...
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Deleting Caller ID Records ... 23 Answering System Operation ... 24 Setting the Record Time ... 24 Selecting the Outgoing Message ... 24 Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ... 24 Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls ... 24 Screening Calls ... 25 Recording Incoming Messages ...
ˆ Features Your RadioShack 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone and Digital Answering System uses advanced technolo- gy to give you superior audio quality and ex- tended range. The answering system’s Caller ID unit records each caller’s telephone number (and...
Any Key Answer — you can set the phone so you can press any key to answer a call when the handset is away from the base. Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch.
ˆ Installation MOUNTING THE SYSTEM 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: • near an AC outlet •...
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC out- let. 7. Route the AC adapter’s cord and the modular cord through the strain relief slots on the bracket. 8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical posi- tion. On a Wall Plate or Wall Follow these steps to mount the base on a wall plate.
CONNECTING, CHARGING, AND REPLACING 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 system, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 24 hours.
Important: The EPA certified ® RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada.
SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS on the side of the base to RING TIME to select how long the answering sys- tem waits to answer a call (3 rings, 5 rings, or toll-saver). Note: If you plan to check messages by long distance, set (see “Using RING TIME...
Follow these steps to turn the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature on or off. 1. Lift the handset and press FUNC 9 9 9 9 2. Press to select VOL/CID (Caller ID/Call Waiting). 3. Press to change the Caller SELECT/CH Ed Ed Ed Ed E E E E \\ \\ \\ \\ ID/Call Waiting setting.
ˆ Telephone Operation To make a call, lift the handset and press JWba JWba JWba JWba and the current volume setting TALK (see “Adjusting the Handset Volume”) ap- pear on the handset’s display, and the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base lights.
USING BOTH THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE If someone else is using the speakerphone, press on the handset to join the con- TALK versation. If someone else is using the hand- set, press on the base to join the SPEAKER conversation. During the call, one person can hang up and let the call continue.
8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 • on the handset also VOL/CID controls the connected headset’s vol- ume. • If you place the handset on the base to recharge it while the headset is con- nected, be sure the handset seats prop- erly.
To enter a special character, press Each time you press , the following characters appear in this order: ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ âýá âýá âýá âýá & & & & & (space) If you make a mistake, press 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 to move the cursor over the error, press...
To see a stored name and phone number at the same time, press SELECT/CH cursor is by a memory location number. To exit this display, hold down until the dis- play clears. Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in memory, lift the handset and press .
• subscribe to the Call Waiting Options Services from your telephone company • set the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature to Opt (see “Turning Caller ID/Call Waiting On or Off” on Page 14). Using Call Waiting Options Note: An error tone sounds and the phone exits the menu mode if you wait more than 20 seconds between each keypress.
Follow these steps to drop one of the calls. 1. Press FUNC 9 9 9 9 2. Repeatedly press VOL/CID :hef :hef <_hij <_hij :hef :hef <_hij <_hij down to (or press BWij BWij BWij BWij (or press ) to drop the desired call. 9Wbb :heff[Z 9Wbb 9Wbb...
DIALING NUMBERS FROM A CALLER ID RECORD To dial a local number stored in a Caller ID record, recall the record (see “Reviewing Caller ID Records” on Page 22), then press . If it is a long distance call, press TALK appears before the displayed number) be- fore you press...
ˆ Answering System Operation SETTING THE RECORD TIME , or to determine REC TIME how the answering system will record incom- ing messages. 1 — The answering system plays the outgo- ing message and lets callers leave a mes- sage up to 1 minute long. 4 —...
SCREENING CALLS 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 decide to answer the call, press SPEAKER answer using the speakerphone, press to answer if the handset is off the base, or if the handset is on the base, lift it (and press if auto talk is off).
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. To play your messages, press PLAY/STOP The answering system announces the num- ber of new and old messages, then plays the new messages.
2. Press to set the first digit of the PIN SKIP higher or to set it lower. Then REPEAT press 3. Press to set the second SKIP REPEAT digit of the PIN, then press answering system announces the new PIN. To check your PIN at any time, press The PIN appears in the message counter window, and the answering system announc-...
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3. To use a remote command, press (within 2 seconds) the number for the command you want. Press then Repeat current message dur- ing playback. Play messages. Skip current message during playback. Delete current message dur- ing playback. Stop playback, recording, and room monitoring.
ˆ Troubleshooting We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone or answering system, but if you do, these suggestions might help. Problem Low volume or unusual sounds. Severe noise interference. The answering system does not answer calls. The answering system does not record callers’...
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Problem You have an incoming call, but do not receive any Caller ID information. The handset battery pack does not charge. The handset does not ring or receive a page. The handset stops working or works poorly during a call. If you still have problems, disconnect the answering system.
CARE Keep the system dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments. Handle the system carefully; do not drop it. Keep the system away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
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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...