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- Page 1 43-940.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM CID 940 Wireless Caller ID System...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
43-940.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM ˆ Contents Features ... 4 Preparation ... 8 Powering the System’s Transmitter ... 8 Powering the System’s Receiver ... 9 Installing Batteries ... 9 Using AC Power ... 10 Connecting the System ... 11 Connecting to a Single-Line Phone ... - Page 3 43-940.fm Page 3 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM Troubleshooting ... 17 Care and Maintenance ... 18 The FCC Wants You to Know ... 18 Lightning ... 19 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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Page 4: Features
43-940.fm Page 4 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM ˆ Features Your RadioShack Wireless Caller ID System lets you screen your phone calls, so you can decide whether or not to answer. When you are up to 100 feet (30.48 meters) away from the phone and you receive a call, the system’s transmitter instantly sends the caller’s name and phone number (as provided by your local telephone company to Caller ID service subscribers) -
Page 5: Important Information
43-940.fm Page 5 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM Rubber Duck Antenna — rotates for the best reception in any location. Call Waiting Compatibility — displays the Caller ID on Call Waiting information when you use a Caller ID on Call Waiting- equipped telephone or if your telephone is connected to a Caller ID on a Call Waiting-equipped device. -
Page 6: Fcc Information
43-940.fm Page 6 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM FCC INFORMATION We have designed your system to conform to federal regula- tions, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each system (and each device, such as a telephone or answer- ing machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws pow- er from the telephone line. - Page 7 43-940.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital de- vice as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
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Page 8: Preparation
43-940.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM ˆ Preparation POWERING THE SYSTEM’S TRANSMITTER Use the supplied 9V, 200-mA AC adapter to power the system’s transmitter. Cautions: You must use a Class 2 power source that sup- plies 9V DC and delivers at least 200 mA. Its cen- ter tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the transmitter's jack. -
Page 9: Powering The System's Receiver
43-940.fm Page 9 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM POWERING THE SYSTEM’S RECEIVER You can power the system’s receiver using four C batteries or an AC adapter (neither supplied). Installing Batteries The system’s receiver can use four C batteries (not supplied) for power. -
Page 10: Using Ac Power
43-940.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the receiver with batteries for a month, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. -
Page 11: Connecting The System
43-940.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM CONNECTING THE SYSTEM The system’s transmitter connects to any modular phone jack and your phone. You can also connect it to an answering ma- chine. Note: To insure proper operation, always connect the system’s transmitter directly to a wall jack. -
Page 12: Setting The System'sidentification Code
43-940.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM 3. Plug a third line cord into the answering machine’s phone jack and the telephone’s modular jack. 4. Set your answering machine to answer after two or more rings. This gives the system time to record the call informa- tion that the phone company sends between the first and second rings. -
Page 13: Setting The Display Contrast, Alert Tone, And Clock Display Format
43-940.fm Page 13 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM If the receiver is within the range, it beeps and appears for 30 seconds. PAGED does not appear, move the receiver closer to the transmitter and press PAGE repeat the steps under “Setting the System’s Identification Code”... -
Page 14: Operation
43-940.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM 5. Press to toggle between the 12- and 24-hour formats, 9 9 9 9 then press . Setup is complete. DOWN When you first connect the receiver, the clock displays 12:00PM and the date 1/01 . -
Page 15: Displayed Call Information
43-940.fm Page 15 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM To scroll through the call records, repeatedly press see the newer records. Repeatedly press er records. Notes: • If you do not press a button within about 10 seconds, the system automatically returns to the time and date display. •... -
Page 16: Deleting Calls
43-940.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM Display The total number of incoming calls. TOTAL No call information is stored in the sys- NO CALL tem. DELETING CALLS Deleting a Single Call 9 9 9 9 Repeatedly press DOWN record you want to delete, then press letes the selected call record and renumbers the remaining... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
43-940.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM ˆ Troubleshooting If your system is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If you see a message that you do not understand, see “Displayed Call Information” on Page 15. -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
43-940.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM ˆ Care and Maintenance To enjoy your Wireless Caller ID System for a long time: • Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the system only in normal temperature envi- ronments. -
Page 19: Lightning
43-940.fm Page 19 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM Also, the telephone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the oper- ation of this system. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service. - Page 20 43-940.fm Page 20 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:04 PM 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.