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Presidian 43-257 User Manual

5.8ghz cordless phone
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Thank you for purchasing your 5.8GHz Cordless Phone from RadioShack. Please
read this user's guide before installing, setting up and using your new phone.
What's Included
What's Included
Handset
Base
Ni-Cd Battery Pack
(inside handset)
5.8GHz Cordless Phone
5.8GHz Cordless Phone
Modular Cord
AC Adapter
User's Guide
www.RadioShack.com
43-257

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  • Page 1 43-257 5.8GHz Cordless Phone 5.8GHz Cordless Phone Thank you for purchasing your 5.8GHz Cordless Phone from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new phone. What’s Included What’s Included Handset Modular Cord Base AC Adapter Ni-Cd Battery Pack User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Notes

    Features Features Ten-Number Memory Dialing — Stores up to ten numbers in memory for easy dialing. 20 Channels — Automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call, or you can manually change channels. Ample Talk and Standby Time — When fully charged, provides about six hours of talk time or ten days of standby time.

  • Page 3: Controls And Functions

    » Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. » Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. » Do not dispose of batteries in a fi re. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Base Base Base antenna TEL LINE jack Charging contacts find hs key (find handset) DC IN 9V jack in use/ indicator Installation Installation Selecting a Location Selecting a Location You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table. Select a location that is: »...

  • Page 5: On A Desk Top

    On a Desk Top On a Desk Top Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the To AC outlet To AC outlet base. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug TEL LINE TEL LINE into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the...
  • Page 6 Press down and slide the battery compartment cover open. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment and plug the battery pack’s connector into the available socket (the connector fi ts only one way). Place the battery pack in the compartment and replace the cover. To charge the battery pack, place the handset in the base facing forward.

  • Page 7: Choosing The Dialing Mode

    The supplied battery pack should last about a year. If the battery pack fails in less than two hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6V, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fi ts the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store (or online at www.radioshack.com).

  • Page 8: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Making and Receiving Calls Action Handset On Base Handset Off Base Press talk, any number key, When the phone rings, pick up the answer /tone or #. handset from the base (Auto Talk). a call 1.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Earpiece Volume

    Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Earpiece Volume The handset earpiece volume settings (Low, Medium and High) can only be adjusted during a call. Press vol/ repeatedly to select Low, Medium and High. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected. Tone Dialing Switch-over Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes...

  • Page 10: Flash And Call Waiting

    Flash and Call Waiting Flash and Call Waiting If you have “Call Waiting” service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press fl ash to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause. Then you will hear the new caller.

  • Page 11: Dialing A Memory Number

    Dialing a Memory Number Dialing a Memory Number Press talk. Then press memory. Enter the memory location (0 - 9) on the keypad. The stored number automatically dials. Note: If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial.

  • Page 12: Additional Information

    Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps fi rst. Problem Solution The in use/ LED won’t » Check all connections. illuminate when » Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base. the handset is »...

  • Page 13: Service And Repair

    Problem Solution » Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fl uorescent lights, and electrical Severe noise appliances. interference. » Move the base to another location or turn off the source of interference.

  • Page 14: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement FCC Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifi er in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.

  • Page 15: Surge Protection

    Surge Protection 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.
  • Page 16 Protect the environment by recycling used electronics. Go to www.ecyclingcentral.com to fi nd a recycling location near you. 43-257 © 2008 RadioShack Corporation RadioShack Corporation. 07A08 All rights reserved. Presidian Presidian is a trademark used by RadioShack RadioShack UCZZ01091ZZ (0) Corporation Corporation.

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