Radio Shack System 240 Owner's Manual

60-number memory caller id

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43-962A.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM
Cat. No. 43-962A
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 240
60-Number Memory Caller ID

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  • Page 1 43-962A.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Cat. No. 43-962A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. System 240 60-Number Memory Caller ID...
  • Page 2 43-962A.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
  • Page 3 43-962A.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM FEATURES The RadioShack System 240 60-Number Memory Caller ID is the latest in tele- phone technology. When you subscribe to Caller ID service, the telephone com- pany sends the caller’s name, telephone number, the date, and the time of the call between the first and second rings.
  • Page 4 43-962A.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Trilingual Messages — lets you set the module to display messages in En- glish, French, or Spanish. Contrast Control — lets you adjust the display contrast for the best visibility. This module has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    43-962A.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM FCC INFORMATION We have designed your System 240 to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each system (and each de- vice, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele- phone line draws power from the line.
  • Page 6 43-962A.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Note: You must not connect the module to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service.
  • Page 7 43-962A.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM This module complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your module might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    43-962A.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CONTENTS Installing Batteries ... 9 Connecting to the Phone Line ... 11 Connecting to a Single Line ... 11 Connecting to a Two-Line, Three-Way Jack ... 13 Connecting to an Answering Machine ... 15 Mounting the Module ...
  • Page 9: Installing Batteries

    43-962A.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM INSTALLING BATTERIES The System 240 is powered by three AAA batteries. For the longest operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555). Follow these steps to install the batteries.
  • Page 10 43-962A.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM When the battery low indicator ( ) appears in the top left corner of the dis- play or the display dims, replace the batteries. Cautions: • Once you remove the batteries from the Caller ID module, you have 7 sec- onds to install new batteries without losing saved information.
  • Page 11: Connecting To The Phone Line

    43-962A.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE CONNECTING TO A SINGLE LINE The Caller ID module connects to the phone line using a modular telephone-line connector. If your phone line does not have this type of jack, you can update the wiring yourself using necessary adapters available at your local RadioShack store.
  • Page 12 43-962A.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Follow these steps to connect the module to the phone line. 1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into the module’s jack. PHONE 2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s 3.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Two-Line, Three-Way Jack

    43-962A.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CONNECTING TO A TWO-LINE, THREE-WAY JACK You can connect the module to a two-line phone using a two-line, three-way jack (Cat. No. 279-402). The module only shows information about calls re- ceived on the line to which it is connected.
  • Page 14 43-962A.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM 2. Plug the phone’s cord into the L1 + L2 jack on the adapter. 3. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s 4. Plug the other end of the modular cord into either the L1 or L2 jack on the adapter, depending on which line’s calls you want to monitor.
  • Page 15: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    Note: If you connect a telephone answering machine to the same line as the Caller ID System 240, you must set the answering machine to answer in two or more rings in order to receive the Caller ID information.
  • Page 16: Mounting The Module

    You can place the module on a desktop or table, or mount it on a wall. To mount the System 240 on a wall, you need two wood screws (not supplied). 1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the screw locations, then drill two holes into the wall.
  • Page 17 3. Disconnect the phone lines from the System 240 and thread them through the lower opening on the bracket. 4. Reconnect the phone lines to the Sys- tem 240, then slide the module onto the bracket, and push the module down to secure it. wallmnt1.eps...
  • Page 18: Setting The Display Language

    43-962A.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE The System 240 is preset to display mes- sages in English. To select a language at any time, hold down both review buttons until SELECT LANGUAGE appears, then release the buttons.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    43-962A.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility. DELETE REVIEW 1. Press either button so REVIEW – NO CALLS – Then hold down DELETE 2.
  • Page 20: Caller Id Information

    REVIEWING CALL INFORMATION The System 240 can store up to 60 Caller ID records. If the module has re- ceived a call since the last time it was reviewed, the call indicator flashes (see “Deleting Call Records”...
  • Page 21 43-962A.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Note: The display shows up to 10 digits of the phone number. If the incoming phone number is longer than 10 digits, the display shows only the last 10 digits. Description Appears the first time you review a call’s infor- mation.
  • Page 22 43-962A.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Description Appears if the caller has elected to block Caller ID information. Message appears for about 30 seconds and the call indicator flashes. Appears if the Caller ID information was gar- bled Minor electrical disturbances can affect the Caller ID information.
  • Page 23 43-962A.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Description Appears if there are no call records in the sys- tem’s memory when you press a key. REVIEW Appears when call information is not sent by the telephone company. This happens if you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or if you answer the call before the second ring.
  • Page 24: Deleting Call Records

    43-962A.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM DELETING CALL RECORDS To delete the displayed call record, quickly press DELETE twice. To delete all call records, hold down for about 6 seconds. The module DELETE displays – NO CALLS –...
  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    43-962A.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack System 240 60-Number Memory Caller ID is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the module so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 26 43-962A.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Handle the module gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and can cause the module to work improperly. Wipe the module with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look- ing new.
  • Page 27: Lightning

    43-962A.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM LIGHTNING This system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or ex- ceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone or power lines can damage the system.
  • Page 28 43-962A.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM NOTES...
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  • Page 31 43-962A.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 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.

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