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Radio Shack System 200 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack System 200 Owner's Manual

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43-985.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM
Cat. No. 43-985/8
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 200
Two-Line Display Caller ID
64-Memory Caller ID
with Message Waiting

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  • Page 1 43-985.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Cat. No. 43-985/8 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. System 200 Two-Line Display Caller ID 64-Memory Caller ID with Message Waiting...
  • Page 2 43-985.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this prod- uct 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 43-985.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
  • Page 4 43-985.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack System 200 64-Memory Caller ID with Message Waiting is the latest in tele- phone technology. The system displays the call- er’s telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the current date and time.
  • Page 5 43-985.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Contrast Control — lets you adjust the display’s contrast to suit your preference. Time and Date Display — displays the current time and date as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your local telephone company. Message Waiting —...
  • Page 6 Note: You need four AAA batteries (not supplied) to power the System 200. We recommend you record the system’s serial number here. The number is on the system’s bot- tom panel.
  • Page 7 43-985.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Important Information: • To use this system, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service. • Your system displays the caller’s name only if this feature is available in your area and you subscribe to it.

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    43-985.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM FCC INFORMATION We have designed your System 200 to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each Caller ID system (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele- phone line draws power from the line.
  • Page 9 REN to your telephone compa- ny. These numbers are on the label on the bot- tom of the system. Note: You must not connect your System 200 to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems...
  • Page 10 Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your System 200 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating...
  • Page 11 • Increase the distance between the System 200 and the radio or TV • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the System 200 and the radio or TV Contact your local telephone company or Ra- dioShack store if the problem continues.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    43-985.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 13 Installing Batteries/Setup ... 13 Adjusting the Display Contrast ... 19 Connecting the System ... 21 Connecting to a Phone ... 21 Connecting to an Answering Machine ... 22 Mounting the System ...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    43-985.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES/ SETUP You need four AAA batteries (not supplied) to power the system. For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline bat- teries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-558. Cautions: •...
  • Page 14 43-985.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Follow these steps to install batteries and pro- gram the system. Note: When replacing the batteries, if you do not install the new ones within 1 minute, the system’s date and time will be lost (the Caller ID informa- tion, however, stays stored in the system’s mem- ory).
  • Page 15 43-985.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM ILLUSTRATION 3. Put four fresh AAA batteries into the com- partment as indicated by the polarity sym- bols (+ and –) marked inside. ILLUSTRATION...
  • Page 16 43-985.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM 4. Turn the system over so you can see the dis- play. After you install batteries, the system displays HA640 REV 2.0 about the system’s software), then LANGUAGE , then ENGLISH display language) for about 45 seconds.
  • Page 17 43-985.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM 7. Within seconds, repeatedly until the first digit of your area REVIEW code appears, then press REVIEW the digit. The second flashes. 8. Repeat Step 7 to set the second and third dig- its of your area code.
  • Page 18 43-985.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM tomatically set by signals sent from the phone company with the first incoming call. When you enter the area code’s last digit, the system displays 12:00AM 1/01 Note: The telephone company sends the correct time with each incoming call, so the correct date and time are automatically set when the system receives its first call.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    43-985.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM When flashes in the upper right corner of the display or the display dims, replace the batteries. Cautions: • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can damage your system.
  • Page 20 43-985.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM To increase the display contrast, hold down while repeatedly pressing LETE/READ To decrease the display contrast, hold down while repeatedly pressing LETE/READ ILLUSTRATION Note: Do not hold down DELETE/READ also pressing one of the keys.

  • Page 21: Connecting The System

    43-985.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM CONNECTING THE SYSTEM Connecting to a Phone ILLUSTRATION 1. Disconnect the telephone’s line cord from the modular wall jack and plug it into the sys- tem’s jack. PHONE 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the system’s jack.

  • Page 22: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    43-985.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Connecting to an Answering Machine ILLUSTRATION 1. Disconnect the cord that connects your an- swering machine to your phone line from the modular wall jack. Then plug it into the sys- tem’s jack.

  • Page 23: Mounting The System

    System 200. If this happens, you might have to disconnect the answering ma- chine. MOUNTING THE SYSTEM You can place the System 200 directly on a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall using the sup- plied mounting bracket and screws.
  • Page 24 43-985.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Follow these steps to mount the system on a wall. 1. Select a location near the phone line jack. Then, using the round holes in the mounting bracket as a template, mark the mounting screw locations on the wall.
  • Page 25 43-985.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM ILLUSTRATION 4. Align the slots on the back of the system with the hooks on the bracket. Then gently push the system down on the bracket to secure it. ILLUSTRATION...
  • Page 26 43-985.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM To remove the system from the bracket, press up on the bottom of the system until it snaps off of the bracket.

  • Page 27: Operation

    43-985.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM OPERATION RECEIVING CALLS Caller ID is a service provided by your telephone company. When you subscribe to this service, the telephone company sends the caller’s tele- phone number (and name, if available) and the call’s date and time between the first and second rings.
  • Page 28 43-985.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM ILLUSTRATION Note: If you have a phone that has a hold fea- ture, we do not recommend using hold for very long. The Caller ID information sent by the phone company might disconnect a caller on hold if a new call comes in.

  • Page 29: Reviewing Call Records

    43-985.fm Page 29 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM REVIEWING CALL RECORDS Each time you receive a call, your system saves a call record in memory that you can review later, even while you are on the phone. Your system saves up to 64 call records, then (for subsequent calls) it replaces the oldest call record with each new one.
  • Page 30 43-985.fm Page 30 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Follow these steps to review the call information. 1. Repeatedly press REVIEW individual call records. The system displays the phone number (and the name, if avail- able). 2. To see the date, time, and number of the call, press READ/DELETE 3.

  • Page 31: Displayed Call Information

    43-985.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM • The system automatically returns to the cur- rent date and time about 20 seconds after you press any button. Displayed Call Information The system can display the following information: Display (English, Description French,...
  • Page 32 43-985.fm Page 32 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Display (English, Description French, Spanish) The caller has blocked the -PRIVATE CALL- APPEL PERSONNE Caller ID information from being sent. LLAMADA PRIVAD Appears when you reach the --END-- end of your call records. --FIN-- Press the other REVIEW key --FIN--...
  • Page 33 43-985.fm Page 33 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Display (English, Description French, Spanish) Appears if the Caller ID infor- ----ERROR----- mation was garbled, or if ----ERREUR----- there was an error during the ----ERROR----- transmission of Caller ID information. A the call record where the data is lost.
  • Page 34 43-985.fm Page 34 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Display (English, Description French, Spanish) Appears when a message is MESSAGE WAITING MES. EN ATTENTE waiting (if you subscribe to MENSAJE ESPERA your phone company’s mes- sage waiting service). Appears if the caller is not -OUT OF AREA- -HORS ZONE- within a Caller ID service...

  • Page 35: Deleting Call Records

    43-985.fm Page 35 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM DELETING CALL RECORDS Deleting a Single Call 1. Repeatedly press either REVIEW call you want to delete appears. 2. Hold down . The call informa- DELETE/READ tion flashes, then --END-- the call information is deleted. Once you delete the call information, you cannot retrieve it.

  • Page 36: Deleting All Calls

    43-985.fm Page 36 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Deleting All Calls 1. Press to review all call REVIEW records. 2. From the current date and time display, hold down until the display flashes READ/DELETE for 4 seconds and NO CALLS cating all calls are deleted.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    43-985.fm Page 37 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If your system is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the prob- lem. Problem Suggestions Blank Adjust the contrast as described in screen “Adjusting the Display Contrast” on Page 19.

  • Page 38: Care And Maintenance

    43-985.fm Page 38 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack System 200 64-Memory Caller ID with Message Waiting is an example of superi- or design and craftsmanship. The following sug- gestions will help you care for your system so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 39 43-985.fm Page 39 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Handle the system gently and care- fully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the system to work improperly.
  • Page 40 43-985.fm Page 40 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, clean- ing solvents, or strong detergents to clean the system. Modifying or tampering with the system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your system’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

  • Page 41: Lightning

    43-985.fm Page 41 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM LIGHTNING Your system has built-in protection circuits to re- duce the risk of damage from surges in telephone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your system.
  • Page 42 43-985.fm Page 42 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM NOTES...
  • Page 43 43-985.fm Page 43 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufactur- ing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack com- pany-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
  • Page 44 43-985.fm Page 44 Monday, August 16, 1999 5:08 PM (continued) In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the de- fect by product repair without charge for parts and labor;...

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