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Radio Shack 43-140 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 43-140 Big Button Corded/5.8 GHz Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID What’s.Included • Base (1) (Wall Mount Base (1) (Wall Mount • Ni-Cd Battery Pack (1) Ni-Cd Battery Pack (1) Adapter is attached.) (Pre-installed) • Corded Handset (1) •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features..............6 Introduction............7 Important.Information..........8 FCC Statement ................8 Important.Safety.Instructions....... 10 Important.Caller.ID.Information......11 Controls.&.Functions..........12 Installation............16 Selecting a Location ..............16 On a Desk Top ................17 On a Wall Plate or Wall ..............18 Adjusting the Visual Ringer Brightness ..........
  • Page 3 Contents Selecting a Language for your Answering Machine and Base Display ..............24 Setting the Day and Time ............25 Adjusting the Base Display (LCD Contrast) ........25 Setting the Area Code ..............26 Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) ........26 Handset.Setup.
  • Page 4 Contents Traveling Out of Range ..............42 Selecting a Different Channel ............42 Finding the Lost Handset ............. 42 Placing a Call on Hold from the Base ........... 42 Conferencing ................43 Intercom ..................44 Transferring a Call................ 46 Tone Dialing Switch Over ............. 46 Using.Caller.ID.and.CIDCW..
  • Page 5 Contents Using.Your.Answering.Machine......54 Turning your Answering System On & Off ........55 Reviewing Messages ..............55 Screening Calls ................57 Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine ......57 Additional.Information......... 59 Installing the Belt Clip ..............59 Installing the Optional Headset ........... 59 Troubleshooting.

  • Page 6: Features

    The.Basics Features Corded Handset — lets you make/receive calls even if there is an AC power failure. Handset Remote Operation — lets you listen to your incoming messages from the cordless handset. Visual Ringer LED — let you know there is an incoming call at sight.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The.Basics Introduction Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Corded/5.8 GHz Cordless Phone. Your phone’s advanced technology gives you superior audio quality and extended range. Your telephone provides excellent clarity and range and integrates Caller ID, Caller ID on Call Waiting, and a digital answering system into one space- saving device.

  • Page 8: Important.information

    The.Basics Important.Information This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. 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 identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 9 The.Basics you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this phone.

  • Page 10: Important.safety.instructions

    The.Basics Important.Safety.Instructions 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: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 11: Important.caller.id.information

    The.Basics Important.Caller.ID.Information To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company. Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally available: •...

  • Page 12: Controls.&.Functions

    The.Basics Controls.&.Functions Main.Base.Unit.-.Top.View 1. IN uSE light key (delete) 2. CID key 16. ON/OFF key & answer on/off light 3. One-touch speed dial A key 17. gREET key 4. One-touch speed dial B key 18. FLASH key 5. Base visual ringer 19.
  • Page 13 The.Basics Main.Base.Unit.-.Side.and.Rear.View 28. RINgER TONE button 29. RINgER ON/OFF switch 30. Curl cord jack 33 34 31. VISuAL RINgER HI/LO/OFF 33. DC IN 9V jack switch 34. PHONE jack 32. TALKINg CALLER ID ON/ 35. Base antenna OFF switch 36. Wall mount adapter UC044ZH_43-140_OM5.indd 13 12/18/2006 3:33:50 PM...
  • Page 14 The.Basics Cordless.Handset 1. Handset antenna 10. REDIAL/PAuSE key 2. AuDIO BOOST ON/OFF /TONE/ switch 12. MEM key (memory) 3. RINg/VOL/ 13. MENu key (ringer/volume up) 14. TALK key 4. RINg/VOL/ 15. Handset Emergency (ringer/volume down) 16. FLASH key 5. Handset battery 17.
  • Page 15 The.Basics 20. Handset microphone and ringer speaker 21. Handset charging contacts 22. Headset jack 23. Beltclip hole Charger 1. Charging Contacts 2. CHARgE LED 3. DC IN 9V jack UC044ZH_43-140_OM5.indd 15 12/18/2006 3:33:50 PM...

  • Page 16: Installation

    The.Basics Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective film off the display. The film protects the base and cordless handset window during shipment and is not necessary for use. Selecting.a.Location You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table, or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall.

  • Page 17: On A Desk Top

    The.Basics On.a.Desk.Top 1. Connect the corded handset cord to left side of the base and to the corded handset. Route the curl cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. 2. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the PHONE jack on the back of the base.

  • Page 18: On A Wall Plate Or Wall

    The.Basics On.a.Wall.Plate.or.Wall To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the base. Drill two holes 3 inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about inch.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Visual Ringer Brightness

    The.Basics 8. Press and push up on the corded handset holder to lift and remove it. Turn it over and rotate it 180°, then slide it down into its slot and snap it back into place so it holds the corded handset. 9.

  • Page 20: Turning Talking Caller Id On/Off

    The.Basics Turning.Talking.Caller.ID.On/Off Your new phone comes with a feature called Talking Caller ID. If you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone provider and when this feature is turned on, your base unit will announce the name of the incoming caller when you receive a call.

  • Page 21: Connecting/Charging The Battery Pack

    The.Basics Connecting/Charging.the.Battery.Pack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack in the handset. Follow the steps below if you need to replace a battery pack. 1. Press down and slide the battery compartment cover off. IMPORTANT: The EPA certified RBRC ®...
  • Page 22 The.Basics Recharge the battery pack when “Low BATTERY” flashes on the display. Using a damp cloth, clean the charging contacts on the handset and the charger about once a month. About once a month, fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the charger until “Low BATTERY”...

  • Page 23: Using.the.interface

    The.Basics Using.the.Interface Using.the.Base.Menus • Press MENu/SET on the base to access the base main menu. • Use SELECT/ or SELECT/ scroll through options. • Press MENu/SET on the base to make a selection. • For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the base main menu (except LCD Contrast and Dial Mode settings).

  • Page 24: Base.setup

    The.Basics Base.Setup Changing.the.Dial.Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode.

  • Page 25: Setting The Day And Time

    The.Basics Setting.the.Day.and.Time To set the day and time on your phone, do the following: 1. Press MENu/SET on the base. 2. Press MENu/SET to select TIME. The system announces “Time”, the current time and the voice guidance for setting the time.

  • Page 26: Setting The Area Code

    The.Basics Setting.the.Area.Code If in your local calling area you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits (instead of ten), you can program your local area code in your phone. Calls that come from within your area code will show only the seven-digit phone number; calls from outside your area code will show all ten digits.

  • Page 27: Handset.setup

    The.Basics Handset.Setup Selecting.a.Language.for.the.Handset.Display You can change the language the cordless handset will display. Choose from ENGLISH, FRENCH, or SPANISH. 1. Press MENu on the cordless handset. 2. Press RINg/VOL/ to move the pointer to select LANGUAGE. 3. Press SELECT/INT’COM to toggle between ENG (English), FR. (French) and ESP (Spanish).

  • Page 28: Emergency.dialing.from.the.base

    Beyond.the.Basics Emergency.Dialing.From.the.Base.&. Cordless.Handset Your corded base phone and cordless handset comes with a special Emergency Speed Dial key that is already preprogrammed to dial 911 when pressed. This key can be re-programmed with another special emergency dial number of your choice by following these steps: 1.

  • Page 29: One-Touch.speed.dialing.from.the.base

    Beyond.the.Basics One-touch.Speed.Dialing.from.the.Base The base has four one-touch speed dial locations (A, B, C and D) that can be programmed for special or frequently dialed numbers. Use the following steps to set up these speed dial numbers: 1. With the phone in standby, press and hold A, B, C or D. If EDIT NUMBER appears, the key already has a number programmed.

  • Page 30: Speed.dialing.from.the.cordless.handset

    Beyond.the.Basics Speed.Dialing.from.the.Cordless. Handset Your cordless handset allows you to store up to ten names and numbers for quick and easy dialing of frequently called numbers. These ten speed dials are not limited to just phone numbers. You can store any number (up to 20 digits) that you need to enter once your call connects.
  • Page 31 Beyond.the.Basics 4. Enter a name according to the instructions below. • The name can be up to 14 characters. • /TONE/ and #/ to move the cursor to the desired location. • Use DEL/CH to delete characters as needed. • Press and hold DEL/CH to delete all the characters.
  • Page 32 Beyond.the.Basics If you make a mistake while entering a name /TONE/ or #/ to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press DEL/CH to erase the wrong character. Then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold DEL/CH.

  • Page 33: Storing Caller Id Information To Speed Dial Locations

    Beyond.the.Basics Storing.Caller.ID.Information.to.Speed.Dial. Locations Caller ID names & numbers shown in the Caller ID list can be stored to a speed dial location. For instructions on viewing the Caller ID information, see page 48. If the Caller ID information did not include the phone number, then you will not be able to store it.

  • Page 34: Using.your.phone

    Beyond.the.Basics Using.Your.Phone During.a.Power.Failure Because the phone is a corded/cordless combination phone, it can still perform several of its functions during a power failure. The following features will function with base corded handset even during a power failure: -- Making and receiving calls with the base corded handset -- Using your Emergency Dial key after picking up the base corded handset...

  • Page 35: Making And Receiving Calls

    Beyond.the.Basics Making.and.Receiving.Calls Making.a.Call 1. Pick up the handset from the charger. 2. Press TALK. 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number. From the cordless handset 1. Pick up the handset from the charger. 2. Dial the number. ** 3.
  • Page 36 Beyond.the.Basics Receiving.a.Call 1. Pick up the handset from the charger. (If Auto Talk is on, the phone answers automatically when you pick up the handset from the charger.) From the cordless 2. Press TALK. handset If the handset is off the charger, press TALK.
  • Page 37 Beyond.the.Basics Switching.between.the.Base.Speakerphone.and.Corded. Handset.During.a.Call To switch a call from the corded handset on the base to the base speakerphone, press TALK on the base. To switch from a base speakerphone call to the base corded handset, pick up the corded handset. Making.a.Call.from.the.Base.Emergency.Dial.or.Speed.
  • Page 38 Beyond.the.Basics To cancel speed dialing Press TALK on the handset again to return to standby. If accessing the list during an active call, you can press MEM to exit the list immediately. If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the handset will exit the speed dial list automatically.

  • Page 39: Redialing The Last Number Dialed

    Beyond.the.Basics Testing.Stored.Emergency.Numbers If you store an emergency service’s number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you choose to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods. Also, remain on the line to explain the reason for your call.

  • Page 40: Call Waiting

    Beyond.the.Basics Call.Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting service, you can receive calls while on the line. 1. If a call comes in while you are on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone. If you have CIDCW activated, you will see the name and number of the incoming caller.

  • Page 41: Audio Boost For The Cordless Handset

    Beyond.the.Basics 1. With the phone in standby, press RINg/VOL/ RINg/VOL/ to cycle through Ringer A High, Ringer A Low, Ringer B High, Ringer B Low, and Ringer off. 2. The phone will sound the different ring tones at different volumes. To turn the ringer off, select Ringer Off. Adjusting.the.Earpiece.and.Speaker.Volume Base Speakerphone: You can select eight different volume levels for the base speaker.

  • Page 42: Traveling Out Of Range

    Beyond.the.Basics Traveling.Out.of.Range During a call, if you move your cordless handset too far away from your base, noise may increase. If you pass the range limits of the base, your call will terminate within one minute. Selecting.a.Different.Channel If you encounter interference while using your cordless handset, you can manually change the handset’s channel for clear operation.

  • Page 43: Conferencing

    Beyond.the.Basics Conferencing With this phone system, up to three people can participate in a conference call while using an outside line, the cordless handset, and the base. Joining.a.conference.call You can easily join a call already in progress. From the cordless During a call from the base, press TALK on handset the handset.

  • Page 44: Intercom

    Beyond.the.Basics Intercom The intercom feature lets you communicate between the cordless handset and base without using the phone line. You can make an intercom call while an outside caller is on hold; making an intercom call will not terminate the call on hold. If the party does not answer within one minute, the operation is canceled.
  • Page 45 Beyond.the.Basics Making.an.Intercom.Page.(During.a.call) 1. Press SELECT/INT’COM. 2. The call will automatically be placed on From the cordless hold, and the paging tone sounds. handset To cancel the Page: Press SELECT/INT’COM or TALK. 1. Press and hold PAgE/HOLD. 2. The call will automatically be placed on From the base hold, and the paging tone sounds.

  • Page 46: Transferring A Call

    Beyond.the.Basics Hanging.up.an.Intercom.Page On the cordless Press SELECT/INT’COM or TALK. handset With the base Press TALK. speakerphone With the base Return the corded handset to the base. corded handset Transferring.a.Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. 1. During a call, make an intercom call to the other station; press and hold PAgE/HOLD on the base or press SELECT/INT’COM on the cordless handset.

  • Page 47: Using.caller.id.and.cidcw

    Beyond.the.Basics Using.Caller.ID.and.CIDCW.(Caller.ID. on.Call.Waiting) If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting, the phone will show you the name and number of any call that comes in while you are on the line.

  • Page 48: Using The Talking Caller Id (Base Only)

    Beyond.the.Basics Using.the.Talking.Caller.ID.(Base.Only) The Talking Caller ID feature is a Caller ID that Talks and verbally announces from the base the name of incoming callers when you receive a call. To use this feature, you must subscribe to Caller ID service from your telephone company and you must have the TALKINg CALLER ID switch set to on.

  • Page 49: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    Beyond.the.Basics Deleting.Information.from.the.Caller.ID.List The cordless phone stores up to 50 Caller ID names and numbers. If the phone receives the 51st Caller ID, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Individual Caller ID data can also be deleted manually by following these steps: 1.

  • Page 50: Setting.up.the.answering.machine

    Beyond.the.Basics Setting.Up.the.Answering.Machine The phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your system to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you are away from your phone. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording •...

  • Page 51: Setting The Record Time (Or Announce Only)

    Beyond.the.Basics Setting.the.Record.Time.(or.Announce.Only) You can select how long a caller has to record a message. You have three record time options. The options 1 MINUTE or 4 MINUTES set the duration for recording the incoming messages. ANNoUNCE oNLY answers the call and plays either your personal greeting or the pre-recorded system greeting, but prevents the caller from leaving a message.

  • Page 52: Activating The Message Alert

    Beyond.the.Basics 2. Press SELECT/ to move the pointer to select RING TIME, and then press MENu/SET. 3. Press SELECT/ or SELECT/ to select a Ring Time (TOLL SAVER, 2 TIMES, 4 TIMES, or 6 TIMES). 4. Press MENu/SET. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating.the.Message.Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message.

  • Page 53: Selecting Your Greeting

    Beyond.the.Basics To.Record.a.Personal.Greeting: 1. Press gREET. While the pre-recorded message is playing, press and hold gREET again. You will hear the announcement “Record greeting” and a confirmation tone. If you already have a greeting recorded, you can delete the current one and then record a new greeting. While the current greeting is playing, press (delete).

  • Page 54: Setting A Security Code Or Personal Identification Number (Pin)

    Beyond.the.Basics Setting.a.Security.Code.or.Personal. Identification Number (PIN) To play your messages from a remote location outside of your home, you will need to enter a two-digit Security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). 1. Press MENu/SET on the base. 2. Press SELECT/ to move the pointer to select SECURITY CoDE, and then press MENu/SET.

  • Page 55: Turning Your Answering System On & Off

    Beyond.the.Basics Turning.your.Answering.System.On.&.Off 1. With the phone in standby, press ON/OFF on the base. 2. The system announces “Answering System Turning On is on” and plays the current greeting. 3. The answer on/off light will be illuminated. If the answer on/off light flashes, then you have new messages waiting.
  • Page 56 Beyond.the.Basics To review your messages from the base: With the phone in standby, press (play/stop). The system announces the number of new and Playing old messages. It announces the message number, messages plays the message, then announces the time and date it was received.

  • Page 57: Screening Calls

    Beyond.the.Basics Screening.Calls Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone. You can always hear callers from the base speaker. To screen an incoming call, make sure your phone has Call Screening activated. To activate this feature, please see page 51.
  • Page 58 Beyond.the.Basics 4. You may continue to listen to the voice prompts, or you may select a command from the following chart: Command Function Command Function Answering 0 then 1 Repeat a Message 0 then 6 Machine On Play incoming Memo Record/ 0 then 2 0 then 7 Messages...

  • Page 59: Additional.information

    Beyond.the.Basics Additional.Information Installing.the.Belt.Clip To.attach.the.belt.clip. Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To.remove.the.belt.clip Pull both sides of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Installing.the.Optional.Headset. You can connect an optional headset with a -inch (2.5-mm) plug.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Beyond.the.Basics Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The CHARgE • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into light won’t the charger and wall outlet. illuminate when • Make sure the cordless handset is properly the cordless seated in the charger.
  • Page 61 Beyond.the.Basics Symptom Suggestion • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours. • The cordless handset may be too far from The cordless the base unit. handset doesn’t • Place the base unit away from appliances ring or receive an or metal objects.
  • Page 62 Beyond.the.Basics Symptom Suggestion After a power failure, the • Record your personal outgoing message outgoing again. The default message should remain. message is deleted. No sound on the base • Adjust the speaker volume on the base. speaker during • Make sure the call screen feature is set to call monitoring or message...

  • Page 63: Care

    Beyond.the.Basics Care Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the phone only in “room” temperature environments. Handle the phone carefully; do not drop it. Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

  • Page 64: Glossary

    Beyond.the.Basics Glossary Base — The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. Charger — A cradle that charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line. CID —...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index Index Day and time Dial mode Answering machine Deleting a message Earpiece volume Message alert Emergency dial 28, 37 Playing a message Repeating a message FCC statement Screening a call 51, 57 Finding the lost handset Setting up Skipping a message Turning on and off Greeting When away from home...
  • Page 66 Index One-touch speed dial (Base) Talking Caller ID 20, 48 Outgoing message Tone dialing switch over Out of range Transferring a call Traveling out of range Troubleshooting Page Personal identification number (PIN) Visual ringer Power failure Volume control Base 40, 41 Handset 40, 41 Receiving a call...
  • Page 67 Memo UC044ZH_43-140_OM5.indd 67 12/18/2006 3:34:08 PM...

  • Page 68: Limited.one-Year.warranty

    This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort worth, TX 76102-1964 UCZZ01044ZZ(0) 43-140 01A07 Printed in China ©2007. RadioShack Corporation.

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