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- Page 1 17-1165.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Cat. No. 17-1165 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CT-354 Handheld Cellular Phone...
- Page 2 Your RadioShack CT-354 Handheld Cellular Phone combines advanced technology and design simplicity. To complement its small size and easy- to-use design, the CT-354 provides this full range of features. Easy-to-Read Digital Display — the supertwist liquid-crystal display provides essential call infor- mation and can be easily read from almost any an- gle.
- Page 3 17-1165.fm Page 3 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM One-Touch Emergency Dialing — lets you dial the emergency number preprogrammed into your phone, by briefly holding down the key. Scratchpad Memory — lets you temporarily store a number (during a call, for example), then easily dial it or store it in memory.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
17-1165.fm Page 4 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM CONTENTS A Look at the Display ... 6 Preparation ... 8 Installing the Battery ... 8 Important Battery Tips ... 8 Charging the Battery ... 10 When to Recharge the Battery ... 11 Discharging Batteries ... - Page 5 17-1165.fm Page 5 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Cellular System Features ... 30 Selecting the Active Phone Number ... 30 Setting the Cellular System Type ... 31 Roaming ... 33 SID Screening ... 34 Special Features ... 36 Call Timers ... 36 Backlight Control ...
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Page 6: A Look At The Display
17-1165.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY Indicates the type of network selected: ... A system only ... B system only ... Both systems No Indicator ... Home area only See “Setting the Cellular System Type”... - Page 7 17-1165.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Appears during a call. IN USE See “Making a Call” on Page 13 or “Receiving a Call” on Page 15. Appears when you are not within a NO SVC supported cellular service area. See “Setting the Cellular System Type”...
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Page 8: Preparation
17-1165.fm Page 8 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING THE BATTERY To install the battery, place it flat against the back of the phone with the tab fac- ing up and toward the top of the phone. Then slide the battery toward the top of the phone until it snaps into place. - Page 9 17-1165.fm Page 9 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM • When the battery is not in use, store it uncharged in a cool and dark place. • The battery is a sealed unit with no service- able parts. Do not try to open the case. •...
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Page 10: Charging The Battery
17-1165.fm Page 10 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM • Do not short circuit the battery. Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metal object (coin, paper clip, pen, or similar) directly con- nects the battery’s + and – terminals (the metal strips on the back of the battery), such as when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. -
Page 11: When To Recharge The Battery
17-1165.fm Page 11 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Notes: • You can use your phone during charging. For faster charging, however, do not use the phone and turn it off. • If the battery is too hot or cold, charging stops until the battery temperature returns to normal. -
Page 12: Discharging Batteries
17-1165.fm Page 12 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM • When the battery charge level is too low for the phone to operate, the phone displays RECHARGE BATTERY and sounds a warning tone. The phone automatically turns off about 10 seconds later. Note: The phone does not sound low battery warn- ing tones if silent service is set to on (see “Ring Type”... -
Page 13: Basic Operation
17-1165.fm Page 13 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM BASIC OPERATION TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF Note: If your phone has an extendable antenna, extend the antenna fully. Avoid touching the anten- na with the phone turned on. The phone must be turned on before you can make or answer calls. -
Page 14: Signal Strength
17-1165.fm Page 14 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM If PIN code dialing is set to ON (see “PIN Code Dialing” on Page 46), the phone displays CALL then WAIT FOR PROMPT again after you hear the tone to send your PIN code and complete the call. -
Page 15: Receiving A Call
17-1165.fm Page 15 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM RECEIVING A CALL When the phone receives an incoming call, it rings and flashes CALL . To answer a call, press any key except . To end the call, press Notes: •... -
Page 16: Making Emergency Calls
17-1165.fm Page 16 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM MAKING EMERGENCY CALLS We program your primary local emergency number (such as 911) into your phone at the time of activa- tion. To prevent unwanted emergency calls, how- ever, your phone’s one-touch emergency dialing feature is preset to off. -
Page 17: Last Number Redial
17-1165.fm Page 17 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM LAST NUMBER REDIAL Follow these steps to view and dial the last five phone numbers called. 1. Hold down to clear the display (if neces- sary). 2. Press . The phone displays the last num- ber dialed. -
Page 18: Using Memory
17-1165.fm Page 18 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM USING MEMORY STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY Your phone has 22 memory locations — 20 speed- dial and 2 one-touch ( ory location can hold a phone number of up to 32 digits. - Page 19 17-1165.fm Page 19 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM 3. To store the number in the suggested speed- dial memory , press To store the number in a different memory , enter that memory’s two-digit number then press To store the number in one-touch priority memory 1 or 2 , press The phone displays STORED...
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Page 20: Using Quick Store
17-1165.fm Page 20 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Hints: • Using Memory Location 1 — If one-touch dialing is set to on (see “One-Touch Dialing” on Page 40), you can hold down about 1 second to quickly dial the number stored in memory location 1. -
Page 21: One-Touch/Speed Dialing
17-1165.fm Page 21 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM ONE-TOUCH/SPEED DIALING To dial the number stored in either one-touch prior- ity memory ( ), simply press that key. To speed dial the number stored in Memory 1 (if one-touch dialing is turned on — see “One-Touch Dialing”... -
Page 22: Clearing A Memory
17-1165.fm Page 22 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM CLEARING A MEMORY 1. Hold down to clear the display. 2. Press The phone prompts you for the memory num- ber ( LOCATION? 3. Enter the memory number or press the one- touch memory key ( clear, then press The phone displays... -
Page 23: Using Scratchpad Memory
17-1165.fm Page 23 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM USING SCRATCHPAD MEMORY Your phone’s scratchpad memory lets you tempo- rarily store a phone number during a call. This is useful, for example, when you don’t have a pencil and paper handy! Follow these steps to store a number in the scratchpad memory. -
Page 24: Menu Overview
17-1165.fm Page 24 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM MENU OVERVIEW This section lists your phone’s easy-to-use menu functions, the shortcut keys (if any) you can use to access the functions, and the pages in this manual where you can find full descriptions of the func- tions. - Page 25 17-1165.fm Page 25 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM You See Shortcut/Description LIGHTS Sets the display and key- pad backlights KEYPAD Turns keypad tones on/off TONES RINGING VOLUME Selects the ring volume Selects the ring type RINGING TYPE Turns emergency one- EMERGENCY touch dialing on/off KEY 9...
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Page 26: Security Features
17-1165.fm Page 26 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM SECURITY FEATURES SELECTING A CALL RESTRICTION LEVEL Your phone is preset to let you (or anyone else) dial any type of number (local or long distance) and freely access any information stored in its memory. To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, how- ever, you can enter your 4-digit lock code (see “Changing the Lock Code”... - Page 27 17-1165.fm Page 27 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Follow these steps to select a call restriction level. Important: You can dial the pre-programmed emergency number and the number stored in Memory 20 regardless of which call restriction level you select. 1.
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Page 28: Turning One-Touch Emergency Dialing On/Off
17-1165.fm Page 28 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM TURNING ONE-TOUCH EMERGENCY DIALING ON/OFF One-touch emergency dialing lets you call the pri- mary emergency number programmed into your phone by holding down for about 2 seconds. One-touch emergency dialing is preset to off on your phone. -
Page 29: Turning Keyguard On/Off
17-1165.fm Page 29 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM TURNING KEYGUARD ON/OFF You can use keyguard to disable the phone’s key- pad and prevent accidental key presses (when the phone is in a purse or pocket, for example). To turn on keyguard , press down for about 2 seconds (this is handy when you are ending a call, for example). -
Page 30: Cellular System Features
17-1165.fm Page 30 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM CELLULAR SYSTEM FEATURES SELECTING THE ACTIVE PHONE NUMBER Every cellular telephone has at least one NAM (Number Assignment Module), which is used to store its phone number. Your phone has two NAMs. If you subscribe to two cellular services (for example, competitive cellular systems in your area or cellular systems in different cities), we programmed each of your phone’s... -
Page 31: Setting The Cellular System Type
17-1165.fm Page 31 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM • If you want to receive calls on both numbers at the same time and you subscribe to call for- warding through your cellular service provid- ers, you can set both numbers on your phone to forward to the other number if not answered. - Page 32 17-1165.fm Page 32 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM • Usually, it is less expensive to use the same company for cellular service when you are in your home city and when you roam. To do this, you need to know whether your cellular ser- vice provider is type A or B in your home city and in each city where you plan to travel.
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Page 33: Roaming
17-1165.fm Page 33 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Follow these steps to set the cellular system type. 1. Press . The phone displays the cur- rent setting. 2. Repeatedly press the setting you want to use, then press select and store that setting. ROAMING Using the phone in a city where you do not sub- scribe to a cellular service is referred to as roam-... -
Page 34: Sid Screening
17-1165.fm Page 34 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM SID SCREENING If two different cellular market areas are located close to one another, a call designated for the A (or B) carrier in one market can sometimes be placed using the A (or B) carrier located in the other mar- ket area. - Page 35 17-1165.fm Page 35 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Follow these steps to turn SID screening on or off. 1. Press , then repeatedly press until the phone displays Note: If no SID information has been pro- grammed into your phone, the message appears and the phone exits the ALLOWED menu.
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Page 36: Special Features
17-1165.fm Page 36 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM SPECIAL FEATURES CALL TIMERS Your phone has four call timers that let you check the length of your calls in minutes and seconds (for example, 12345:12 equals 12,345 minutes and 12 seconds). -
Page 37: Backlight Control
17-1165.fm Page 37 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM — Resets all call timers CLEAR TIMERS except for LIFE. 3. To clear the timers, press phone displays CLEAR TIMERS prompts you to enter your 4-digit lock code LOCKCODE? ). Enter your lock code and press . -
Page 38: Keypad Tones
17-1165.fm Page 38 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM • And the phone is used as a portable phone or connected to a charger, the lights turn on for 15 seconds when you press a key or receive a call. •... -
Page 39: Ring Volume
17-1165.fm Page 39 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM RING VOLUME You can select one of these three ring volumes for the phone: • — the ring is quiet. RINGING LOW • RINGING HIGH — the ring is loud. • —... -
Page 40: Ring Type
17-1165.fm Page 40 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM RING TYPE Follow these steps to select from five different ring patterns that your phone can sound when it re- ceives a call. 1. Press , then repeatedly press until the phone displays TYPE 2. -
Page 41: Changing The Lock Code
17-1165.fm Page 41 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM 3. Press to select the other setting. 4. Press to store your selection. CHANGING THE LOCK CODE At the time of activation, we program your phone with (and give you) a 4-digit lock code required to change the settings of some menu functions (such as SID screening, call restrictions, and calling card dialing). -
Page 42: Using Calling Card Dialing
17-1165.fm Page 42 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM USING CALLING CARD DIALING Storing a Calling Card Number The calling card feature lets you select from three preprogrammed long-distance carrier names and store a long-distance calling card number in the phone’s memory, so you can place long-distance calls from this phone using that number. -
Page 43: Using A Stored Calling Card Number
17-1165.fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM 5. If you must dial a number (such as an 800 number) to access the carrier, enter that num- ber. Then press . If you do not have to dial an access number, simply press The phone prompts you for the card number CARD ID CODE? Note: To exit without changing the calling card... -
Page 44: Using Touch Tone Services
17-1165.fm Page 44 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM 2. When you hear the carrier’s calling card tone, press . The phone sends the phone num- ber to the network. CARD CALL the display until the transmission is complete. The phone then prompts you to wait for another dial tone ( WAIT FOR PROMPT 3. -
Page 45: Adding A Pause
17-1165.fm Page 45 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Adding a Pause Some services, such as voicemail, require you to enter an access code then pause before entering additional digits. To include a pause in a sequence when storing it in memory, press . -
Page 46: Pin Code Dialing
17-1165.fm Page 46 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM PIN CODE DIALING For security, some cellular service carriers require you to dial a personal identification number (PIN) in addition to the phone number each time you place a call. This is sometimes referred to as “PIN code dialing.”... - Page 47 17-1165.fm Page 47 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM To turn off PIN code dialing, simply press without entering a number. appears briefly. When PIN code dialing is set to ON, the phone dis- plays PIN CALL then WAIT FOR PROMPT you press to place a call.
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Page 48: Accessories
17-1165.fm Page 48 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM ACCESSORIES A new, extensive range of accessories is available for your phone through your local RadioShack store. You can select the accessories that best meet your needs. Important: Use only accessories approved by the phone manufacturer. -
Page 49: Safety Information
17-1165.fm Page 49 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM SAFETY INFORMATION TRAFFIC SAFETY • Do not use a handheld phone while driving a vehicle. If using a handheld phone, park the vehicle before taking or making a call. • Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sud- den stop. - Page 50 17-1165.fm Page 50 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM • As with other mobile radio transmitting equip- ment, for your safety, only use your phone in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder). •...
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Page 51: Emergency Calls
17-1165.fm Page 51 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM Failure to observe these instructions could lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services, legal action, or both. EMERGENCY CALLS IMPORTANT! This phone, like any cellular phone, operates using radio signals, cellular, and land line networks, as well as user-programmed functions. -
Page 52: Fcc Regulations
17-1165.fm Page 52 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM FCC REGULATIONS A cellular phone might cause TV or radio interfer- ence, even when it is operating normally. The FCC can require you to stop using your cellular phone if you cannot eliminate the interference. If you re- quire assistance, contact your local RadioShack store. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
17-1165.fm Page 53 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the power does not come on or stay on: • Make sure the battery is properly installed and charged. • Be sure that the contacts on the battery and the charging stand are clean. -
Page 54: Care And Maintenance
17-1165.fm Page 54 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack CT-354 Handheld Cellular Phone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. These suggestions allow you to enjoy this phone for many years. -
Page 55: Specifications
17-1165.fm Page 55 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 PM SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions ... Width: 2 Height: 6 Depth: 1 Weight ... 8.6 oz. (245 g) with Supplied Battery Transmitting Power ... 0.6 W (+2 dB –4 dB) Operating Voltage Internal Battery ... 4.8 V Input to Charger ... - Page 56 17-1165.fm Page 56 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:46 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 autho- rized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.