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- Page 1 43-3901 User’s Guide Big Button Phone with Caller ID Thank you for purchasing your new Big Button Phone with Caller ID from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new phone.
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Page 2: Package Contents
Package contents • Big button Phone • Long Phone Cord • Coiled Cord • Quick Start Features • Caller ID memory keeps information for up to 64 calls. • Caller ID display shows who’s calling so you know if you want to pick up the phone. • Stores up to 10 numbers for convenient access. • Three programmable one-touch emergency numbers. • Oversized buttons make it easy to accurately dial. • Hearing-aid compatible IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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. Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, in a wet basement, etc. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. - Page 3 CALL BACK Call the number displayed on Caller ID. DELETE • Delete call records. • Press to confirm phone settings. REDIAL/PAUSE • Redial the last dialed number. • Press when dialing or storing a number to insert a 4-second pause. Displays Caller ID, the time, and the number dialed. New Call Indicator UP/DOWN • Scroll through Caller ID records. • Navigate menu options. Dial a number stored in memory. Emergency Buttons Program to dial emergency service numbers. FLASH Answer a second incoming call (if you subscribe to Call Waiting). STORE Store a number in memory. MUTE Hold down to temporarily mute the microphone.
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Page 4: Install Batteries
Install batteries 1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert four AA batteries into the compartment according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. Battery Notes: • When ( appears or the display dims, replace the batteries. • During battery replacement, keep the line cord plugged in and replace the batteries promptly to maintain Caller ID memory. • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. • Do not burn or bury batteries. • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. -
Page 5: Mounting Bracket
Mounting the phone on a wallplate: 1. Press and lift out the handset tab. Rotate it 180°, and snap it back into place so it will hold the handset in place when the phone is mounted on the wall. 2. Insert the mounting bracket’s two tabs into the matching slots on the bottom of the phone base. Press down and slide the bracket upward until the tabs snap into place. 3. Plug one end of the supplied short phone cord into the LINE jack on the back of the phone base. 4. Plug the cord’s other end into the wall plate jack. 5. Align the base’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the phone downward to secure it. Mounting the phone directly on a wall: To mount the phone directly on a wall, in addition to the wallplate steps, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slot on the bottom of the base. 1. Drill two holes 3 thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about inch (6 mm) from the wall. 2. Place the keyhole slots over the screws, then slide the base down until it is secure. -
Page 6: Connect The Handset
Connect the handset Plug one end of the supplied coiled cord into the handset’s modular jack. Connect the other end to the base. Note: Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of longer coiled handset cords. Phone Settings 1. Press and hold both UP and DOWN for about four seconds until ENTER LANGUAGE displays 2. ENG ESP FRA appears, with ENG flashing. Press UP or DOWN to select the desired language, then press DELETE to confirm. 3. LCD CONTRAST and 1 2 3 4 5 appear on the display, with 3 flashing. Press UP or DOWN to select the contrast level (1-5), and press DELETE to confirm. 4. ENTER AREA CODE appears, then _ _ _ appears, with the first _ flashing. Press UP or DOWN to select the first number of your area code, and press DELETE to confirm the selection. - Page 7 HANDSET VOL NORM/HI Dial Mode Slide TONE/PULSE to the type of dialing service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this simple test: 1. Slide TONE/PULSE to TONE. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. 2. Press any number except 0. (If your setup requires that you dial an access code, usually 9, do not press the access code.) • If the dial tone stops, you have touchtone service. Keep the switch on TONE. • If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. Set the switch to PULSE. Using Special Tone Services Some computer services require touchtone signals for communications. If you have pulse service, you can temporarily switch to tone signals by following these steps. 1. Connect to the special service using pulse dialing. 2. When the special service answers, press dialing. 3. When you hang up, the setting changes back to PULSE. RINGER TONE/PULSE OFF/LO/HI to switch to tone...
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Page 8: Phone Operation
Phone Operation Making a Call 1. Pick up the handset and wait for a dial tone. 2. Use the keypad to enter the number you wish to dial. The number appears on the display. 3. When you complete your call, hang up the handset. A few seconds later, the number disappears, and the display returns to normal. Note: If you dial a number over 16 digits, only the last 14 digits appear on the display. Receiving a Call When you receive a call, the phone rings and the NEW CALL indicator flashes. CALL# and the caller’s number appear on the display (if you subscribe to a Caller ID service from your phone company). To answer the call, pick up the handset. Note: The NEW CALL indicator continues to flash until you have reviewed all calls. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Handset Volume
Adjusting the Handset Volume To adjust the handset volume before or during a call, set HANDSET VOL to NORM or HI for a comfortable listening level. Using Mute To say something without the caller hearing, hold down MUTE. Release MUTE to resume your conversation. Using Flash If you subscribe to Call Waiting through your telephone service, press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call. Note: If you do not have Call Waiting, pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call. Using Redial To redial the last number you called, pick up the handset and press REDIAL/PAUSE when you hear a dial tone. The number scrolls across the display, and the phone automatically dials it. Note: The redial memory redial long distance as well as local phone numbers. Using Pause When you manually dial a number, or when you store a number in memory, you can have your telephone pause anywhere... -
Page 10: Memory Operation
Memory Operation Storing a Number in Memory The telephone can store up to 13 phone numbers in memory (3 emergency numbers, and 10 standard memory numbers). 1. Lift the handset. 2. Press STORE, STORE appears on the display. 3. Enter the number to be stored. The number appears on the display. 4. Press STORE again. STORE and MEM appear on the display. 5. Enter the desired memory location for the number. To store the number in an emergency memory location, press an emergency memory button. To store the number in a standard memory location, press a number key (0 to 9). Copying a Number from Caller ID into Memory 1. Lift the handset. 2. Press UP or DOWN until the desired number appears. 3. Press STORE twice. STORE and MEM appear on the display. 4. Press a memory location (0 to 9 on the keypad) to store the number in standard memory, or press any one of the three emergency memory buttons. -
Page 11: Caller Id Operation
Caller ID Operation If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the phone automatically displays incoming call information and stores the information in Caller ID memory. The system can store up to 99 incoming phone numbers or 64 incoming names and phone numbers. The phone company also sends the correct time between the first and second rings to update your system’s display. Reviewing Call Records Repeatedly press UP or DOWN to review the new calls. After all new calls have been reviewed, END OF NEW CALL appears. To review all the records from oldest to newest, press UP. To review the records from newest to oldest, press DOWN. After reviewing all records in memory, END OF LIST appears. • If an incorrect, invalid, or incomplete Caller ID signal is received, LINE ERROR appears on the display. • If the name and number are not available due to the caller’s restriction, PRIVATE CALL appears on the display. • If the name and number are not available, --UNAVAILABLE-- appears on the display. • RPT appears with a number if you have received a call from the same phone number more than once. • If you do not press a button within about 15 seconds, the system automatically returns to the normal display. - Page 12 Option 2 1. Lift the handset. 2. Press UP or DOWN to find the number to be dialed. 3. Press CALL BACK twice. The number is dialed automatically. Calling Back Long Distance Numbers When the Caller ID phone number has a different area code from the preset area code, 1 + the three digit area code will be inserted automatically during Caller ID memory call back. 1. Press CALL BACK. The 11-digit number will flash. 2. Press CALL BACK again to confirm and dial the 11-digit number. When the Caller ID phone number has the same area code as the preset, the initial digit 1 and the three digit area code will not be added during the Caller ID memory call back. 1. Press CALL BACK. The seven-digit number flashes. 2. Press CALL BACK again to confirm and dial the seven-digit number. Changing the Call Back Number Format Your telephone company may require a different format for making calls than the format provided by your phone. To change the call back number format:...
- Page 13 Option 3 Option 4 4. Press CALL BACK again to confirm. 5. Pick up the handset, and the selected number is dialed automatically. Delete Call Records You can select and delete an individual call record, or all call records stored in the system. • To delete a single call record, press UP or DOWN until the call record you want to delete appears. When the phone displays the call record, press DELETE twice quickly. The phone deletes the call record, and automatically renumbers the remaining call records. • To delete all call records after all new calls have been reviewed, hold down DELETE for about three seconds. ERASE ALL CALLS appears. Press DELETE. The system deletes all call records. NO CALLS appears, and then TOTAL: 00 NEW: 00 appears. Notes: • When the phone’s memory is full, it automatically replaces the oldest call record with the newest incoming call. • If you do not press any button within about 15 seconds while ERASE ALL CALLS appears on the display, the phone returns to normal display and the records are not deleted.
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Page 14: Service And Repair
Service and Repair If your telephone is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on Radioshack’s website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-THE SHACK (843- 7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the telephone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters (available at your local RadioShack store), or have the telephone company update the wiring for you. You must use compatible modular jacks that are compliant with Part 68 of FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. The telephone cord and modular plug provided is Part 68 compliant for connecting to the telephone company network. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired... -
Page 15: Fcc Statement
Surge Protection Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone when storms approach to reduce the possibility of damage. FCC Statement a) This phone complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this phone is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. b) The registration jack USOC for the phone is RJ11C or RJ11W. c) This phone is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. See installation instructions for details. d) The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to a n incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs of all devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. e) If this phone causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. f) Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. g) If you experience trouble with this phone, please contact your service provider for repair/warranty information. If your equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. h) No repair can be done to this equipment. i) Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. j) If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this phone does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. - Page 16 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. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. You may contact RadioShack at: RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Protect the environment by recycling used electronics. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com to find an electronic recycling center near you. ©2010. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. www.RadioShack.com 04/08 Printed 01A10 in China 43-3901 4LM949Y3...