Radio Shack System 1250 Owner's Manual

Caller id telephone with call waiting id

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43-986.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM
Cat. No. 43-986
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 1250
Caller ID Telephone
with Call Waiting ID

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  • Page 1 43-986.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM Cat. No. 43-986 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. System 1250 Caller ID Telephone with Call Waiting ID...
  • Page 2 It saves up to 60 Caller ID records that you can review and call back. And, if you have Call Waiting with Caller ID, the System 1250 shows you the in- coming caller information, even when you are already on the phone.
  • Page 3: Important Caller Id Information

    Hearing-Aid Compatible — lets you use the System 1250 with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch. This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
  • Page 4: Read This Before Installation

    If ringer operation is impaired, re- move one of the devices from the line. FCC STATEMENT Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . Upon request, you must provide the phone’s FCC registration number and REN to your telephone company.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Ringer Volume ... 10 Setting the Display Language ... 11 Setting the Area Codes ... 11 Setting the Display Contrast ... 11 Telephone Operation ... 12 Setting the Handset’s Volume ... 12 Using Redial ... 12 Using Flash ... 12 Using Hold ...
  • Page 6: Preparation

    AC power fails or you unplug the phone ( appears), the Sys- tem 1250 will save the memory numbers and Caller ID records. We recommend you use an alkaline battery, such as Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
  • Page 7: Mounting The Phone

    RJ11C, or RJ11W for a wall plate jack. Caution: The supplied AC adapter was designed specifically for your System 1250. Use only the supplied adapter. On a Desk 1. Remove the mounting bracket by holding in the tab on the right side of the bracket and gently pulling out the bracket.
  • Page 8: On A Wall Or Wall Plate

    7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. On a Wall or Wall Plate Note: To mount the System 1250 directly on a wall, you need two screws (not sup- plied) with heads that fit the keyhole slots on the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 9 43-986.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM 3. Plug the supplied long modular cord (or the short cord for a wall plate) in- to the phone jack on the back of the phone. Phone Jack 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 9V DC 9V...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Handset

    43-986.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM CONNECTING THE HANDSET Plug one end of the supplied coiled cord into the modular jack on the left side of the phone and the other end into the modular jack on the handset. Then place the handset on the base.
  • Page 11: Setting The Display Language

    43-986.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE The System 1250 is preset to show call- er ID messages in English, but you can change that. Follow these steps to change the language to French or Span- ish.
  • Page 12: Telephone Operation

    43-986.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM TELEPHONE OPERATION You make and answer calls with your System 1250 as you would with any oth- er phone. You see the number as you dial, then (after 15 seconds) the elapsed time for this call.
  • Page 13: Using Hold

    43-986.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM USING HOLD To put a caller on hold, press HOLD indicator lights. HOLD To resume the call, press HOLD pick up an extension phone on the same line. Notes: • Caller ID information does not ap- pear for an incoming call while a call is on hold.
  • Page 14: Memory Dialing

    Each stored number can be up to 24 digits long. Storing a Number in Memory The System 1250 has 10 memory loca- tion buttons, and each button can recall two stored numbers: one upper memory number and one lower memory number.
  • Page 15: Entering A Pause In A Memory Number

    Entering a Pause in a Memory Number In some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9, for example) and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number. You can store the access code with the phone number;...
  • Page 16: Using A Headset

    43-986.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM USING A HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands-free convenience using an op- tional headset with a -inch (2.5 mm) plug. Contact your local RadioShack store for a suitable headset. To connect the headset, insert the head- set’s plug into the jack on the right...
  • Page 17: Caller Id Operation

    The System 1250 displays this information and updates the phone’s built-in clock. (You cannot manually set the date and time.) The System 1250 can also show other information about the call. See “Caller ID Messages” on Page 18. The NEW CALL indicator flashes during...
  • Page 18: Caller Id Messages

    43-986.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM CALLER ID MESSAGES English Display — French Spanish Indicates the total numbers of all calls and new calls. TOTAL XX NEW XX XX is the number of calls. APP XX NOU XX TOTAL XX NUEV XX The caller has blocked the Caller ID information from PRIVATE...
  • Page 19: Reviewing Caller Id Records

    • The display shows up to 12 digits of a phone number. If an incoming phone number is longer, the display shows only the last 12 digits. • The System 1250 returns to the time/date display after 15 seconds if you do not press a key. USING CALLBACK You must store your home area code for Callback to work correctly (see “Setting...
  • Page 20: Storing Caller Id Numbers In Memory

    DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS The System 1250 lets you delete individ- ual Caller ID records or all reviewed Caller ID records at once. It will not de- lete Caller ID records that have not been reviewed.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    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 prob- lem, take your System 1250 to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Suggestion Check that the phone line and handset cords are securely connected.
  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    System 1250’s warranty and void your FCC autho- rization to operate it. If your System 1250 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your System 1250 until you have re- solved the problem.
  • Page 23: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    43-986.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your telephone causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service. The telephone company normally attempts to notify you in ad- vance.
  • Page 24 43-986.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:16 PM 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.

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