Radio Shack CID 2903 Owner's Manual

Caller id with call waiting

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  • Page 1 CID 2903 Caller ID with Call Waiting...
  • Page 2 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. NO USER-SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ˆ Contents Important Information ... 4 Features ... 8 Preparation ... 10 Installing Batteries/Setup ... 10 Connecting AC Power ... 13 Connecting the CID ... 14 Connecting to a Single-Line Phone ... 14 Connecting to an Answering Machine ... 15 Mounting the CID ...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Troubleshooting ... 29 Care ... 30 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 generally 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 telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line.
  • Page 6 • most electronic key telephone systems 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 company 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 complaint with the FCC.
  • Page 7 operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: • Reorient or relocate the TV or radio's receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV. • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.
  • Page 8: Features

    ˆ Features Your RadioShack CID 2903 Caller ID (CID) is the latest in telephone technology. The CID displays the caller's telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the current date and time, as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers.
  • Page 9 Call Waiting Indicator — displays the Caller ID information for Call Waiting calls. Call Summary — displays the number of calls you received. Message Waiting — displays when you have a voice mail message (if you subscribe to the message waiting service from your local phone company).
  • Page 10: Preparation

    ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES/ SETUP Your CID requires four AAA batteries (not supplied) to protect its memory when AC power fails or is disconnected. For the longest life and best performance, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
  • Page 11 When replacing the batteries, make sure the CID is unplugged from the telephone line and AC power, and unplug both modular line cords from the back of the CID. Note: When replacing the batteries, have fresh ones on hand before you begin. If you do not install the new batteries within 2 minutes after removing the old ones, you will lose the time, date, and area code...
  • Page 12 9 9 9 9 to set the digit. The REVIEW 3 3 3 3 second flashes. Notes: • If you make a mistake while setting the area code, press DELETE cursor moves to the previous digit of the area code. Then repeat Step 4 to reset the area code.
  • Page 13: Connecting Ac Power

    7. Close the cover and secure it with the screw. %$71#/2: %$71#/2: %$71#/2: %$71#/2: When flashes or the display dims, replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them. Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Cid

    • Always connect the AC adapter to the CID before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the CID. To power the CID, plug the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the DC9V 200mA jack on the back of the CID.
  • Page 15: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    Connecting to an Answering Machine 1. Disconnect the phone line cord from the answering machine's jack. Then plug it into the CID's jack. LINE 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the CID's jack. PHONE 3. Plug the cord's other end into the answering machine's jack.
  • Page 16: Mounting The Cid

    MOUNTING THE CID You can place the CID directly on a flat surface with the supplied stand. Or, you can mount it on a wall. Follow these steps to mount the CID on a wall. 1. Turn the CID over, then press in the upper tabs and remove the stand.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    5. Align the two screws with the keyholes on the bottom of the CID. Slide the CID down onto the screws to secure it. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Your CID has four display contrast settings. To lighten or darken the display, repeatedly press on the back CONTRAST...
  • Page 18 The display also shows if caller information is not available or if the number is blocked by the sender (see “Displayed Call Information” on Page 20). Your CID saves up to 80 call records, then replaces the oldest call record with each new one.
  • Page 19: Reviewing Call Records

    flash, indicating that a new call is being received. If the indicator displays while the phone is 35,9$7( 35,9$7( &$//(5 35,9$7( 35,9$7( &$//(5 &$//(5 &$//(5 ringing and you see caller is blocking their name and telephone number from being sent. If you receive more than one call from the 5(3($7 5(3($7...
  • Page 20: Displayed Call Information

    Notes: • If no call information is stored, &$//6 &$//6 &$//6 &$//6 appears when you press 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 REVIEW • If you do not press a button within 20 seconds, the CID automatically returns to the time and date display. (1' 2) 2) 2) 2) /,67 •...
  • Page 21 Display Description 35,9$7(#&$// 35,9$7(#&$// 35,9$7(#&$// 35,9$7(#&$// Appears when the caller blocked the number from being sent. 3ULYDWH#FDOOHU 3ULYDWH#FDOOHU 3ULYDWH#FDOOHU 3ULYDWH#FDOOHU Appears when the caller blocked their name and number from being sent. (1'#2)#/,67 (1'#2)#/,67 (1'#2)#/,67 (1'#2)#/,67 Appears when you have reached the end of your call records.
  • Page 22 Display Description 12#&$//6 12#&$//6 12#&$//6 12#&$//6 Appears when there are no records in the CID’s memory. 06*#:$,7,1* 06*#:$,7,1* 06*#:$,7,1* 06*#:$,7,1* Appears when a mes- sage is waiting (if you subscribe to your phone company’s message waiting ser- vice). 6(7#$5($#&2'( 6(7#$5($#&2'( 6(7#$5($#&2'( 6(7#$5($#&2'( Prompts you to set...
  • Page 23: Deleting Cid Records

    Display Description 86H#5(YLHZ#.H\ 86H#5(YLHZ#.H\ 86H#5(YLHZ#.H\ 86H#5(YLHZ#.H\ Appears after you press CALLBACK, and flashes alter- 'LDO#PHQX 'LDO#PHQX 'LDO#PHQX 'LDO#PHQX nately with 'LDOLQJ 'LDOLQJ 'LDOLQJ 'LDOLQJ Appears when you press CALLBACK and the CID is dial- ing a Caller ID record. 3,&.#83#3+21( 3,&.#83#3+21( 3,&.#83#3+21( 3,&.#83#3+21(...
  • Page 24: Deleting All Cid Records

    8 8 8 8 1. Repeatedly press REVIEW until you see the call record you want to delete. 2. Press twice. The CID deletes DELETE that record and automatically renumbers the remaining call records. After 20 seconds, the time and date appear. Deleting All CID Records To delete all Caller ID records, wait until the CID shows the clock display, then hold...
  • Page 25 If the phone number's area code matches the area code you stored, the CID provides you four dialing patterns. • 8-digit number (1 plus the phone number) • 10-digit number (area code plus the phone number) • 11-digit number (1 plus the area code plus the phone number) •...
  • Page 26: Vip Call List

    ',$/,1* 0(18 ',$/,1* 0(18 ',$/,1* ',$/,1* 0(18 0(18 2. Press CALLBACK 86(#5(9,(:#.(< 86(#5(9,(:#.(< 86(#5(9,(:#.(< 86(#5(9,(:#.(< alternately flash on the display. 8 8 8 8 3. Repeatedly press REVIEW to select the desired dialing patterns. ',$/,1* ',$/,1* ',$/,1* ',$/,1* 4. Press and the CALLBACK phone number appear.
  • Page 27: Marking A Vip Call Record

    sounds 2 quick beeps each time the phone rings until you answer the call. Also, the CID protects VIP call records so you cannot delete them by mistake. Note: To delete a VIP call record, you must first unmark it using the steps in “Unmarking a VIP Call Record”...
  • Page 28: Unmarking A Vip Call Record

    another VIP call record, you must first delete an existing one. To review VIP call records, repeatedly 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 press . The call records REVIEW appear in the order you entered them. Unmarking a VIP Call Record 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 Repeatedly press...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    ˆ Troubleshooting If your CID stops operating properly, these suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion Display is blank. Make sure the batteries are correctly installed and the AC adapter is plugged Adjust the contrast (see “Adjusting the Display Contrast” on Page 17). You have an You answered the call incoming call,...
  • Page 30 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 31 ˆ Notes Notes...
  • Page 32 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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