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Radio Shack System 997 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack System 997 Owner's Manual

45-memory caller id with 2-line display
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43-997.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM
Cat. No. 43-997 (white) / 998 (black)
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 997/998
45-Memory Caller ID
with 2-Line Display

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  • Page 1 43-997.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Cat. No. 43-997 (white) / 998 (black) OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. System 997/998 45-Memory Caller ID with 2-Line Display...
  • Page 2 43-997.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM 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 43-997.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM 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 43-997.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack System 997/998 45-Memory Caller ID is the latest in telephone technology. The system can display a caller’s telephone num- ber, name (if available) and the date and time the call was received.
  • Page 5 43-997.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Two-Line Liquid Crystal Display — makes it easy to see the caller information and the current time and date, all at once. Call Counter — shows the number of calls you have received.
  • Page 6 43-997.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Message Waiting — tells you when you have re- ceived a voice mail message (if you subscribe to the message waiting service from your local phone company). Note: The Message Waiting feature does not work with stutter dial tone service.
  • Page 7 43-997.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM We recommend you record your system’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom panel. Serial Number: _________________________ Important Caller ID Information To use the system’s Caller ID features, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available and you must subscribe to the service.

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    43-997.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM FCC INFORMATION We have designed your System 997/998 to con- form 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 telephone line draws power from the line.
  • Page 9 43-997.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Your system complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . You must, upon request, provide the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) registration number and the REN to your phone company. These numbers are on the label on the bottom of the system.
  • Page 10 43-997.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your System 997/998 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: •...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    43-997.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 12 Installing Batteries ... 12 Connecting to a Phone ... 16 Connecting to an Answering Machine ... 17 Mounting the System ... 19 Operation ... 22 Reviewing Call Records ... 23 Caller ID Messages ...

  • Page 12: Preparation

    43-997.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need four AAA batteries (not supplied) to power the System 997/998. For the best perfor- mance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555. Cautions: •...
  • Page 13 43-997.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. If you are replacing old batteries, disconnect both modular line cords from the System 997/998. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw in the battery cover on the bottom of...
  • Page 14 43-997.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM 3. Put four fresh AAA batteries into the com- partment as indicated by the polarity sym- bols (+ and –) marked inside. 4. Replace the cover and secure it with the screw.
  • Page 15 43-997.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Note: If the battery is out of the System 997/998 for more than about a minute, the time and date will be lost (but be reset when you receive the next call). The Caller ID records, however, re- main in the system’s memory.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Phone

    43-997.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM CONNECTING TO A PHONE 1. Disconnect your telephone’s line cord from the modular phone line jack and plug it into the system’s jack. PHONE 2. Plug one end of the supplied modular line cord into the system’s...

  • Page 17: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    43-997.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE 1. Disconnect the modular line cord that con- nects your answering machine to the modu- lar phone line jack, then plug it into the system’s jack.
  • Page 18 43-997.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM 2. Plug one end of the supplied modular line cord into the system’s jack. LINE 3. Plug the cord’s other end into the modular phone line jack. 4. Set your answering machine to answer after two or more rings.

  • Page 19: Mounting The System

    43-997.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM MOUNTING THE SYSTEM You can place the System 997/998 on a flat sur- face such as a desk, or mount it on a wall. Follow these steps to mount the system on a wall.
  • Page 20 43-997.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM 2. Select a location near the phone line jack, then use the supplied template to mark the mounting screw locations on the wall. 3. Drill a hole in the wall at each marked loca- tion.
  • Page 21 43-997.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM 5. Align the slots on the back of the system with the screws in the wall. Then gently push the system downward to secure it.

  • Page 22: Operation

    43-997.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM OPERATION If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, the phone company sends infor- mation about the caller, as well as the time and date, between the first and second rings of every call you receive.

  • Page 23: Reviewing Call Records

    43-997.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM The System 997/998 can also show other infor- mation about the call. See “Caller ID Messages” on Page 25. REVIEWING CALL RECORDS Each time you receive a call, your system stores a Caller ID record that you can review later, even during a call.
  • Page 24 43-997.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Repeatedly press to scroll REVIEW through the records. The system shows the call- er’s number (and name, if available). To see the date and time the call was received, press . Press again to return.

  • Page 25: Caller Id Messages

    43-997.fm Page 25 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Caller ID Messages Display Description Appears the first time you CALL XX review a new call record. (XX is the number of new calls.) The caller has blocked -PRIVATE CALL- the Caller ID information from being sent.
  • Page 26 43-997.fm Page 26 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Display Description The Caller ID information -----ERROR----- was garbled, or there was an error during the trans- mission of Caller ID infor- mation. Appears when you press NO CALLS key if there are...
  • Page 27 43-997.fm Page 27 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Display Description Appears when a mes- MESSAGE WAITING sage is waiting (you must subscribe to your phone company’s message waiting service to see this). Note: Message Waiting feature does not work with stutter dial tone ser- vice.

  • Page 28: Deleting Caller Id Records

    43-997.fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS To delete a single Caller ID record, repeatedly press until you see the record REVIEW you want to delete, then hold down DELETE/ until the record flashes and disappears READ from the display.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    43-997.fm Page 29 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If your system is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the prob- lem. Problem Suggestions Display is Replace the batteries. blank. You have an Someone picked up a telephone...

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    43-997.fm Page 30 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack System 997/998 45-Memory Caller ID is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your system so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 31 43-997.fm Page 31 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Handle the system gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the system to work improperly.
  • Page 32 43-997.fm Page 32 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM 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. If your system is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

  • Page 33: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    43-997.fm Page 33 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your System 997/998 causes problems on the telephone line, the tele- phone company can disconnect your service. The telephone company normally attempts to no- tify you in advance.

  • Page 34: Lightning

    43-997.fm Page 34 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service. LIGHTNING Your system has built-in protection circuits to re- duce the risk of damage from surges in telephone and power line current.
  • Page 35 43-997.fm Page 35 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de- fects 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.
  • Page 36 43-997.fm Page 36 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:18 AM (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 oth- erwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair with- out charge for parts and labor;...

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