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Radio Shack 43-142 User Manual

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  • Page 1 • User’s Guide (1) • Wall Mount Adapter (1) Please read this User’s Guide before installing, setting up and using your new phone. www.radioshack.com 43-142 • Ni-MH Battery Packs (2) Ni-MH Battery Packs (2) (inside handset) • Modular Cord (1) •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features Introduction Important Information FCC Statement Surge Protection Important Safety Instructions Important Caller ID Information Read This Before Installation Controls & Functions Installation Selecting a Location Connecting the Phone Base Installing the Charger On a Wall Plate or Wall Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Recharging Installing a Belt Clip Using an optional Headset Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display...
  • Page 3 Contents Selecting a Language Setting the Day & Time Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe 29 Activating the Key Touch Tone (Handset only) Adjusting the LCD Contrast Setting the Animation Screen (Handset only) Adding Optional Accessory Handsets Ten Multi-Handset Expandability Registering Accessory Handsets Resetting Handsets Setting up the Phonebook...
  • Page 4 Contents Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID List Making a call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID Numbers Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record (Handset only) Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker...
  • Page 5 Contents Setting Up the Answering Machine Features Using the Answering Machine Interface Selecting the Language Your Greeting Setting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) Activating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) Using the Answering Machine Turning your Answering Machine On and Off...

  • Page 6: Features

    The Basics Features Convenient Extension Placement — Lets you add up to eight additional accessory handsets (RadioShack 43-144) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call Waiting/Caller ID — Lets you answer a call even when you are on the phone;...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The Basics Introduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 5.8 GHz Digital Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to ten handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a handset to any room in your home or office that has an AC outlet. You can transfer outside calls to other handsets.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    The Basics Important Information This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. FCC Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 9 The Basics In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue 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 10: Surge Protection

    The Basics Surge Protection Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone.

  • Page 11: Important Caller Id Information

    The Basics Important Caller ID Information To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company. Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally available: •...

  • Page 12: Controls & Functions

    The Basics Controls & Functions Handset Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Belt Clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message indicator Handset Earpiece Handset Display Soft keys /FLASH (talk/flash) key (phonebook) key /TONE key /SPEAKER key (up) key (end call) key (caller ID) key (down) key # (pound) key...
  • Page 13 The Basics Base Base Speaker Base Charging Contacts DND (do not disturb) key and LED Base LCD Soft Keys (phonebook) key (up) key (caller ID) key (down) key /EXIT (play/stop/exit) (repeat/skip) key (delete) key 5 6 7 15 14 (answering machine on/off) key Base Microphone #/>...

  • Page 14: Installation

    The Basics Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective film off the display. The film protects the handset window during shipment and is not necessary for use. Selecting a Location You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table. Select a location that is: •...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Phone Base

    The Basics The handset antenna is located on the back, above the ringer speaker. For maximum communication range, do not hold the handset in such a way as to cover the antenna by your hand. Also, place the handset in the upright position while not in use so the antenna can pick up the signals from the base.

  • Page 16: Installing The Charger

    The Basics Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base of the phone. Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

  • Page 17: On A Wall Plate Or Wall

    The Basics On a Wall Plate or Wall To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the base. Drill two holes 3 15/16 inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 1/8 inch. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base.

  • Page 18: Connecting/Charging The Battery Pack

    The Basics For direct wall mounting, route the telephone cord through the bracket’s groove. Then align the base’s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it. Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni- MH) battery pack in the handset.

  • Page 19: Notes On Recharging

    The Basics Notes on Recharging • If the battery pack becomes weak during a call, LOW BATTERY flashes. When this happens, you cannot make a call until you recharge the battery pack. IMPORTANT: Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before charging. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights when the handset is on the base or charger.

  • Page 20: Installing A Belt Clip

    The Basics Installing a Belt Clip To Attach the Belt Clip, insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To Remove the Belt Clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Using an optional Headset You can make or answer calls handsfree using an optional headset that has a 3/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug.

  • Page 21: Using The Interface

    The Basics Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon に Status Description Appears when Privacy mode is Talk turned on. Appears while recording a Talk conversation.

  • Page 22: Reading The Base Display

    The Basics Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Talk Talk に Talk Standby Standby/ Talk Standby/ Talk Standby/ Talk Standby Description Appears when Privacy mode is turned on.

  • Page 23: The Standby Screen

    The Basics The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset and base display shows the following items: Handset Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID appears here.) Base...

  • Page 24: Soft Key Function

    The Basics Soft Key Function “Soft” keys are keys that change functions while you operate your phone. There are three soft keys on each station. Soft keys allow you to: • Access the main menu • Set up CIDCW options • Store or edit phone numbers •...

  • Page 25: Using The Four-Way Function Key

    The Basics Using the Four-Way Function Key Your handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. Press the left side of this key to open the phonebook.
  • Page 26 The Basics • If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the NOTES phone will time out and exit the menu. When setting Day and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes. • For GLOBAL SETUP , ANSW. SETUP , and DEREGISTER HS menu options on the handset (GLOBAL SETUP and ANSW.

  • Page 27: Entering Text From Your Phone

    The Basics Entering Text from Your Phone You can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key.

  • Page 28: Basic Setup

    The Basics Basic Setup Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode.

  • Page 29: Setting The Day & Time

    The Basics Setting the Day & Time To change the day and time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below. If you don’t press any keys for two minutes when NOTE setting the date and time, the phone will exit the menu. Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DAY &...

  • Page 30: Activating The Key Touch Tone (Handset Only)

    The Basics Activating the Key Touch Tone (Handset only) Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off. Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.

  • Page 31: Adding Optional Accessory Handsets

    The Basics Adding Optional Accessory Handsets Ten Multi-Handset Expandability Your phone supports up to ten handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Up to two handsets can be used for outside and/or intercom calls.

  • Page 32: Resetting Handsets

    The Basics Resetting Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first reset the existing registration data. To reset, please follow these steps: Press the MENU soft key. Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Phonebook

    Beyond the Basics Setting up the Phonebook Your phone allows you to store up to 100 names in your handset and base phonebook. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and CID with a total of 100 entries. Once you store 100 phonebook entries, CID information will not be stored and will only display at time of new incoming calls.
  • Page 34 Beyond the Basics Enter the number for this entry. Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears next. Use the number keypad, #/>, /TONE/<, or the DELETE soft key to enter the phone number ; the phone number can contain up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause between digits when it’s dialing (for example, to enter an extension or an access code), press the PAUSE soft key to insert a two-second pause.

  • Page 35: Finding A Phonebook Entry

    Beyond the Basics Finding a Phonebook Entry Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook, press on the four-way function key. Press and hold the four-way function key to scroll through the display quickly. You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter.

  • Page 36: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook (Handset Only)

    Beyond the Basics Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook (Handset only) You can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number, then you will not be able to store it.) When the phone is in standby, press...

  • Page 37: Copying Phonebook Entries To Another Station

    Beyond the Basics Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station You can transfer stored phonebook entries from one station to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. When the phone is in standby, press . Press the COPY soft key.

  • Page 38: Customizing Your Phone

    Beyond the Basics Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner (Handset only) Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #1, Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, you can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset-to-handset functions like intercom and DirectLink.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Ring Tone (Handset Only)

    Beyond the Basics Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only) You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ring tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Beethoven’s Symphony #9 [Beethoven9] Fur Elise [Elise] We Wish You A Merry Christmas [Merry- Xmas] Soft Alert Home Sweet Home [Hm Swt Hm] Lorri Song #6 [Lorri Song]...

  • Page 40: Activating Distinctive Ring (Handset Only)

    Beyond the Basics Activating Distinctive Ring (Handset only) You can assign special ring tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a Distinctive ring to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling. To turn on Distinctive ring, follow these steps: Press the MENU soft key.

  • Page 41: Using Your Phone

    Beyond the Basics Using your Phone Making a Call Press Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number. From the base speakerphone Dial the Number. Press Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press /FLASH. Listen for the dial tone. From a Dial the number. cordless handset Remove the handset from the charging cradle.

  • Page 42: Answering A Call

    Beyond the Basics Answering a Call From the base Press speakerphone Pick up the handset. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer when you remove the From a handset from the charging cradle.) cordless Press /FLASH. handset (If Any Key Answer is on, you can also press any number keypad.) From a Pick up the handset.

  • Page 43: Making A Call From The Phonebook

    Beyond the Basics Making a call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby, press phonebook. Scroll through the list with the function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want to call. (See “Finding a Phonebook Entry” on page 35). Press /FLASH or the number. Press /FLASH or Press to open the phonebook.

  • Page 44: Switching To The Handset Speakerphone During A Call

    Beyond the Basics Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press handset. To switch from a speakerphone call to a normal call, press Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service's number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you choose to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods.

  • Page 45: Using The Caller Id List

    Beyond the Basics Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each station. Your phone shares up to 100 memory entries between your Phonebook and Caller ID. When the shared memory is full and when you store a new phonebook entry, the oldest Caller ID message is overwritten.

  • Page 46: Deleting Caller Id Numbers

    Beyond the Basics To add (or delete) a “1” at the beginning of the displayed phone number, press /TONE/<. To add (or remove) the stored area code, press #/>. Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number. Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete.
  • Page 47 Beyond the Basics • To activate the feature, select the GLOBAL NOTES SETUP menu, the CIDCW submenu, and then CW ON/CWDX ON. See page 29. • If you don’t choose a CWDX option within 30 seconds, the phone returns to the call. •...

  • Page 48: Redialing A Number

    Beyond the Basics Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each station. With the phone in standby, press the REDIAL soft key to open the redial list. to scroll through the redial list. When you find the number you want to dial, press /FLASH or on the handset or •...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Beyond the Basics Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and the base (off, low, high). With the phone in standby, use on the four-way function key to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Speaker Volume Ear speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece speaker.

  • Page 50: Finding A Lost Handset

    Beyond the Basics To turn off the “T-coil” mode perform the following steps on your handset: While on a call: Press and hold mute for at least 5 seconds or until a beep tone is heard. The “T-coil” mode icon will no longer appear on the handset LCD display.

  • Page 51: Using Hold, Conference And Transfer

    Beyond the Basics Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold During a call, press INT’COM/HOLD on the station to place the caller on hold. If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display screen will read, LINE ON HOLD. To return to the party on hold, press /FLASH or handset or on the base.

  • Page 52: Transferring A Call

    Beyond the Basics Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. During a call, press INT’COM/HOLD. to select the station you want to transfer the call to, then press the OK soft key. The call will automatically be placed on hold, and a paging tone sounds.

  • Page 53: Using Special Features

    Beyond the Basics Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All calls) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all registered handsets and the base. With the phone in standby, press and hold DND on the base. You will hear a confirmation tone and the DND LED illuminates. To cancel, press DND again. You can also mute the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressing DND on the base.

  • Page 54: Privacy Mode

    Beyond the Basics Privacy Mode If you don’t want another station to interrupt you while on a call, you can turn on privacy mode. As long as your station is in privacy mode, other stations won’t be able to join your call or make any calls of their own.

  • Page 55: Intercom

    Beyond the Basics Making a DirectLink Call To call another handset with DirectLink, press the DirectLink soft key. Select the handset you want to call by pressing the number key (0-9). If the handset is out of range or not in DirectLink operation, the display shows OUT OF RANGE. To exit DirectLink, press the CANCEL soft key.

  • Page 56: Room Monitor

    Beyond the Basics Press /FLASH, INT’COM/HOLD, or the ANSWER soft key on the handset (or INT’COM/HOLD, key on the base). Or press a number key, /TONE/<, or #/> (when Any Key Answer is enabled), or pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is on). To hang up an intercom page, press the END soft key or on either handset (or INT’COM/HOLD on the base).

  • Page 57: Tone Dialing Switch Over

    Beyond the Basics • This telephone system is not intended to replace NOTES an AC powered room monitoring system. The length of time that a handset can monitor a room is limited to the talk time remaining on the handset battery (5 hours or less). •...

  • Page 58: Seven-Digit Dialing

    Beyond the Basics Seven-Digit Dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only 7 digits (instead of 10), you can program your local area code into your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you’ll only see the 7-digit phone number.

  • Page 59: Setting Up The Answering Machine

    Beyond the Basics Setting Up the Answering Machine Your phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time •...

  • Page 60: Using The Answering Machine Interface

    Beyond the Basics Using the Answering Machine Interface Using Handset and Base Menus You can set up your answering machine's primary features from the base or handset. The menu options of the base have voice prompt. When the phone is in standby, press the MENU soft key and then scroll down and select ANSW. SETUP . Press the OK soft key. Use to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Language

    Beyond the Basics Selecting the Language You can select the language (English and Spanish for USA models or English and French for Canadian models) of your answering machine announcements. The default answering machine language is English. From the base or handset: Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the LANGUAGE submenu and press the OK soft key.
  • Page 62 Beyond the Basics To record a personal greeting From the Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the RECORD base GREETING submenu and press the OK soft key. Press the START soft key. The answering machine announces, "Record Greeting", begin recording after the announcement.
  • Page 63 Beyond the Basics Selecting a Greeting (Base only) Once you have recorded a personal greeting, the phone automatically switches to your personal greeting. You can also switch back and forth between the pre-recorded greeting and your own greeting at any time. With the phone in standby, press the MENU soft key. Select ANSW.

  • Page 64: Setting The Number Of Rings

    Beyond the Basics Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS setting), the answering machine picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.

  • Page 65: Activating The Message Alert

    Beyond the Basics Activating the Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert: Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.

  • Page 66: Using The Answering Machine

    Beyond the Basics Using the Answering Machine The message counter on the LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you that you have not yet listened to. The answering machine plays your new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
  • Page 67 Beyond the Basics From the base Turning With the phone in standby, press . The phone announces "Answering System is off." appears. From the handset With the phone in standby, press the soft key on the handset. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the answering machine announces the time,...

  • Page 68: Reviewing Messages

    Beyond the Basics Reviewing Messages When you have a new message, the new message LED on the handset blinks. The LED stops blinking when you listen to all of your new messages. The answering machine will play your new messages first. After you play all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
  • Page 69 Beyond the Basics From the base Skipping a Press message soft key to go to the beginning of the next message. Press and hold to fast forward through the current message. Deleting a While a message is message playing, press or the DELETE soft key to delete it.

  • Page 70: Screening Calls

    Beyond the Basics • You cannot delete unheard messages. If you try NOTES to delete messages before listening to them, the answering machine will beep and say “Please playback all messages.” • If you press during the first two seconds (or press the handset during the first four seconds) of a message, the answering machine goes back to the previous message.

  • Page 71: Recording A Conversation

    Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation between 2 seconds and 10 minutes long from the handset or the base. These recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, and recording will be terminated. You can not record intercom conversations with this feature.
  • Page 72 Beyond the Basics • Every state has different regulations governing NOTES the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines.

  • Page 73: Message Alert

    Beyond the Basics From the base Stopping Press the STOP soft key. a memo You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine returns to standby. Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message. When a new message is received and Message Alert is on, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds.

  • Page 74: Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine

    Beyond the Basics Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine You can access your answering machine while you are away from home to check, play, delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or to turn your answering machine on and off. • The answering machine will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to NOTES the command-waiting mode.
  • Page 75 Beyond the Basics Remote Commands Command 0 then 1 0 then  0 then  0 then  0 then  0 then  0 then  0 then  0 then  1 then 0 * To Repeat a Message, press 0 then 1 within four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 0 then 1 after four seconds to repeat the current message.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Resetting this code is not normally necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a manufacturer’s Call Center Representative, you can change the code by: Perform “Resetting the Handset”...

  • Page 77: Common Issues

    Beyond the Basics Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The CHARGE/ • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into IN USE the base or the charger (if you have more LED won’t than one handset) and wall outlet.
  • Page 78 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion Severe noise • Keep the handset away from microwave interference. ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller •...
  • Page 79 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion • Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged in. answering • Make sure that the answering machine is machine does turned on. not work. • Make sure that the message record time is not set to Announce only (see page 64). Messages are •...

  • Page 80: Care

    Beyond the Basics Care Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the phone only in “room” temperature environments. Handle the phone carefully; do not drop it. Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  • Page 81 Beyond the Basics On the handset, press and hold more than five seconds. You will hear a confirmation tone. The handset will clear its registration information from the base, and then delete its own base information. On the base you want to use, disconnect the AC adapter. While holding FLASH/FIND HANDSET, connect the AC adapter.

  • Page 82: Glossary

    Beyond the Basics Glossary Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of ten handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model. Base — The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line.
  • Page 83 Index Index Accessory handsets Animation screen Answering a call Answering machine Message alert Reviewing messages Screening calls Setting up Turning on and off When away from home 74 Any key answer Area code Auto talk Banner Battery Belt clip Caller ID CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) CWDX (Call Waiting...
  • Page 84 Index Making a call Message alert Muting the microphone Muting the ringer Out of range Personal identification number (PIN) Phonebook Copying entries Creating a new entry Deleting entries Editing an entry Finding an entry Making a call from the phonebook Storing a Caller ID record Storing a redial number 36...
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  • Page 88 RadioShack Customer Relations, 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102-1964 ©2007. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. DirectLink is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation. UPZZ01846BZ(0) 43-142 04A07 Printed in China...

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