Radio Shack CID 2905 Owner's Manual
Radio Shack CID 2905 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack CID 2905 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 CID 2905 Caller ID with Call Reject...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ˆ Contents Important Information ... 4 Features ... 8 Preparation ... 10 Installing Batteries/Setup ... 10 Adjusting the Display’s Contrast ...13 Connecting to the Phone Line ... 13 Connecting to an Answering Machine ... 14 Mounting the CID ... 15 Operation ...
  • Page 3 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 4: Important Information

    ˆ Important Information • To use this Caller ID (CID), you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service. • Where Caller ID is offered, one or more of the following options are gen- erally available: –...
  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    FCC INFORMATION We have designed your CID to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each CID (and each device, such as a tele- phone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line.
  • Page 6 • most electronic key telephone sys- tems In the unlikely event that your CID causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service. If this happens, the phone com- pany attempts to notify 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 com-...
  • Page 7 To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective mea- sures: • Reorient or relocate the TV or radio’s receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the CID and the radio or TV. • Use outlets on different electrical cir- cuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.
  • Page 8: Features

    ˆ Features Your RadioShack Caller ID displays the caller’s telephone number (including name, if available in your area) and the date and time the call was received, as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers. Note: Check with your local phone com- pany regarding name service availability.
  • Page 9 Message Waiting — tells you when you have received a voice mail message (if you subscribe to the message waiting ser- vice from your local phone company). Note: The Message Waiting feature does not work with stutter dial tone service. Check with your telephone company for the type of service you have.
  • Page 10: Preparation

    ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES/ SETUP You need three AAA batteries (not sup- plied) to power your Caller ID (CID). For the longest operation and best perfor- mance, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: • Always use fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
  • Page 11 polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Turn the CID over so you can see the display. After you install the batteries, I;J B7D=K7=; B7D=K7=; B7D=K7=; B7D=K7=; flashes briefly, then ;D=B?I> ;D=B?I> ;D=B?I> ;D=B?I> (the default display language) flashes for about 10 seconds. Note: If you do not press any button for about 10 seconds, the CID auto- matically selects English and the time...
  • Page 12 Caution: If you do not plan to use the CID for a month, remove the batteries. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Notes: • Before you replace the batteries, have fresh ones on hand. If you do not install new batteries within about 2 minutes after removing the old ones, the CID records and the date...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Display'scontrast

    ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY’S CONTRAST Your CID has eight display contrast set- tings ( – Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast. 1. Hold down DELETE REVIEW 9EDJH7IJ 9EDJH7IJ N N N N N N N N 9EDJH7IJ 9EDJH7IJ until equals the current contrast setting) appears.
  • Page 14: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    1. Disconnect your telephone’s line cord from the modular phone line jack and plug it into the CID’s jack. PHONE 2. Plug one end of the supplied modular line cord into the CID’s jack. LINE 3. Plug the cord’s other end into the modular phone line jack.
  • Page 15: Mounting The Cid

    4. Set your answering machine to answer after two or more rings. This gives the Caller ID time to record the call information that the phone com- pany sends between the first and second rings. MOUNTING THE CID You can place the CID on a flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall.
  • Page 16: Operation

    To remove the bracket from the CID, slide the bracket down then lift and remove it. ˆ Operation INCOMING CALLS When you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, the phone company sends the caller’s phone num- ber (and name, if available) and the call’s time and date between the first and sec- ond rings.
  • Page 17: Using Call Reject

    USING CALL REJECT When you receive a call you do not want to answer, press CALL REJECT CALL REJECT indicator lights and the CID announces “We don’t accept calls of this nature. Please remove our phone number from your calling list. Thank you.”...
  • Page 18: Reviewing Call Records

    company sends the information after you C;II7=; C;II7=; M7?J?D= C;II7=; C;II7=; end the current call and appears on the display. In some areas, callers can block the send- ing of their Caller ID information. When a caller blocks the Caller ID information, FH?L7J;...
  • Page 19: Caller Id Messages

    Note: The CID shows up to 10 digits of an incoming phone number. If the number is longer, you see only the last 10 digits. Caller ID Messages Display (English, French, Description Spanish) D;Mý97BBâIáýNN D;Mý97BBâIáýNN D;Mý97BBâIáýNN D;Mý97BBâIáýNN Appears the first time you review a new call (three languages) NN NN NN NN...
  • Page 20: Deleting Caller Id Records

    Display (English, French, Description Spanish) #EKJýE<ý7H;7# #EKJýE<ý7H;7# #EKJýE<ý7H;7# #EKJýE<ý7H;7# The caller is not #>EHI PED;# #>EHI PED;# #>EHI #>EHI PED;# PED;# within a Caller ID ser- #<K;H7 :; :; :; :; 7H;7# #<K;H7 #<K;H7 #<K;H7 7H;7# 7H;7# 7H;7# vice area. No call information appears.
  • Page 21 DE DE DE DE 97BBI 97BBI 97BBI 97BBI if no other calls are stored, pears. To delete all Caller ID records you have already reviewed, hold down DELETE ;H7I; 7BB$$$ ;H7I; 7BB$$$ ;H7I; ;H7I; 7BB$$$ 7BB$$$ about eight seconds. The time and date appear after all re- viewed records have been deleted.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    ˆ Troubleshooting If your CID is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi- nate the problem. Problem Suggestions Display is Replace the batteries. See blank. “Installing Batteries/Setup” on Page 10. You have an Someone picked up a tele- incoming call, phone on the same phone but do not...
  • Page 23: Care

    CARE Keep the CID dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the CID only in normal temperature environments. Handle the CID carefully; do not drop it. Keep the CID away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  • Page 24 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. EX- CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EX- PRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE...

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