Radio Shack 43-329 User Manual

Radio Shack 43-329 User Manual

Answering system caller id cordless phone
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Answering System • Caller ID

Cordless Phone

Thank you for purchasing your new cordless phone from RadioShack. Please
read this user's guide before installing, setting up, and using your new phone.
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  • Page 1: Cordless Phone

    Answering System • Caller ID Cordless Phone Thank you for purchasing your new cordless phone from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new phone. 43-329 and 43-330 User’s Guide 43-329, 43-330 43-330 only...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ...4 Features ...4 Telephone Setup ...5 Telephone Base and Charger Installation ...5 Battery Installation and Charging ...6 Installation Options ...7 Wall Mount Installation ...8 Telephone Base Layout ...9 Handset Layout ...10 Ringer Volume (Handset) ...12 Ringer Tone ...12 Key Tone ...12 LCD Language ...13 Set Date and Time ...13...
  • Page 3 Search the Directory ...26 Alphabetical Search ...26 Dial a Directory Entry ...26 Edit a Directory Entry ...26 Delete from the Directory...27 Call Log ...28 About Caller ID ...28 About the Call Log ...28 Missed Calls Indicator ...29 Review the Call Log ...29 Make a Call Log Entry Ready to Dial ...30 Dial a Call Log Entry ...30 Save a Call Log Entry to the Directory ...30...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Telephone base Handset 43-329 qty. 1 43-330 qty. 2 Features • DECT 6.0 transmission for secure calls • Digital answering system records up to 14 minutes • Messages can be accessed remotely from any Touch-Tone phone • Caller ID / Call Waiting ID display shows who’s calling •...
  • Page 5: Telephone Setup

    Telephone Setup Telephone Base and Charger Installation Install the telephone base and chargers as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Notes: • If you subscribe to high�speed Internet ser�ice �digital subscriber high�speed Internet ser�ice �digital subscriber line �DSL)) high�speed Internet ser�ice through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the...
  • Page 6: Battery Installation And Charging

    Battery Installation and Charging Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you might be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, charge the handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset in the telephone base or charger.
  • Page 7: Installation Options

    Notes: • When the screen shows LOW BATTERY, the backlight stays off. • If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remo�e the battery to pre�ent possible leakage. • To purchase replacement batteries, �isit your local RadioShack store or go to www.RadioShack.com.
  • Page 8: Wall Mount Installation

    Wall Mount Installation Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extended tabs (marked B) of the wall bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone base (marked B). Push the telephone base down until it is securely in place.
  • Page 9: Telephone Base Layout

    Telephone Base Layout Message window Shows the number of messages and other answering system information. IN USE light • On when the handset is in use. • Flashes when there is an incoming call or when another telephone sharing the same line is in use.
  • Page 10: Handset Layout

    Handset Layout CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. (Speakerphone) Press to switch between speakerphone and handset. / FLASH • Press to make or answer a call. • During a call, press to receive an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert.
  • Page 11 (Directory) / VOL • Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use. • While in a menu, press to scroll up. • During a call, press to raise the listening volume. CID (Caller ID) / VOL •...
  • Page 12: Ringer Volume (Handset)

    Ringer Volume (Handset) You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. Press to select >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT. Press to adjust the volume. A sample of each ringer volume plays as you scroll through the choices.
  • Page 13: Lcd Language

    LCD Language You can select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL to be used in all screen displays. Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. Press to select >LCD LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT. Press to scroll through the choices. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. Set Date and Time The answering system announces the day and time of the message prior to playing it.
  • Page 14: Home Area Code

    voicemail while away from home). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone company continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators. To manually turn off these indicators: Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
  • Page 15: Answering System Set Up

    Answering System Set Up Use a handset to change your answering system settings. Number of Rings You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages.
  • Page 16: Announcement

    Press to select from ON or OFF, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection. Note: The answering system must be turned on for the message alert tone to function. Announcement The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please lea�e a message after the tone.”...
  • Page 17: Delete Your Announcement

    Delete Your Announcement Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM. Press to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT. Press to select >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press MENU/SELECT. The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Press 3 to delete your own recorded announcement.
  • Page 18: Telephone Operation

    Telephone Operation Make a Call Press /FLASH or Dial the number. Make a Predialed Call Dial the number. /FLASH or Press Notes: • The screen shows the elapsed time as you talk �in hours, minutes and seconds). • When predialing �pre�iew numbers before dialing), press MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR to backspace and delete;...
  • Page 19: Mute

    Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you. During a call, press MUTE/REMOVE on the handset. The handset screen shows MUTED for a few seconds and MUTE appears until the mute function is turned off.
  • Page 20: Chain Dialing

    Chain Dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, call log or redial while you are on a call. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account information or access codes) from the directory, call log or redial list.
  • Page 21: Multiple Handset Use

    Multiple Handset Use You can use up to two system handsets at a time on an outside call. If a handset is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press /FLASH or on another handset to join the call. To end the call, press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger.
  • Page 22: Answer An Incoming Call During An Intercom Call

    Answer an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there will be an alert tone. • To answer the call, press automatically. • To end the intercom call without answering the incoming call, press OFF/CLEAR.
  • Page 23 3. From this intercom call, you have the following options: • You can let the other handset join you on the outside call in a three- way conversation. Press and hold INT on your originating handset. • You can transfer the call. Press OFF/CLEAR, or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger.
  • Page 24: Directory

    Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. • Directory entries are shared by all system handsets. Any additions, deletions or edits made on one handset affect the directory on all handsets.
  • Page 25: Character Chart

    • Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE and then or REDIAL/PAUSE to select a number. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number. . Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen shows ENTER NAME. . Use the dialing keys (see “Character Chart” below) to enter the name.
  • Page 26: Search The Directory

    Search the Directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. To search the directory: Press when the handset is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/SELECT. Press >DIRECTORY and then press MENU/SELECT twice. 2. Press to browse. Alphabetical Search To start an alphabetical search: Press when the handset is not in use.
  • Page 27: Delete From The Directory

    Press MENU/SELECT. Press press MENU/SELECT twice. 2. Press , or use the alphabetical search to browse (see page 26). 3. Press MENU/SELECT to select an entry. The screen shows EDIT NUMBER. 4. Use the dialing keys to edit the number. Press MUTE/REMOVE to backspace and erase a •...
  • Page 28: Call Log

    Call Log About Caller ID This product supports caller ID services provide by most local telephone service companies. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number that are sent by the telephone company after the first or second ring.
  • Page 29: Missed Calls Indicator

    • When the call log is full, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for new incoming call information. • XX MISSED CALL(S) shows when there are new call log entries (including missed and unreviewed calls). • CALL LOG EMPTY shows when there are no records in the call log.
  • Page 30: Make A Call Log Entry Ready To Dial

    Press to select >CALL LOG, then press MENU/SELECT. Press to select >REVIEW, then press MENU/SELECT. Press to browse through the call log. • The name (if available), telephone number, date and time of all incoming calls are shown on the screen. •...
  • Page 31: Delete From The Call Log

    • Press to move the cursor to the left or • Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (P appears). 4. Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen displays EDIT NAME. . Use the dialing keys (see page 25) to edit the name. •...
  • Page 32: Call Log Display Screen Messages

    Call Log Display Screen Messages Displays PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE NUMBER PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN NUMBER UNKNOWN CALLER LONG DISTANCE (before the caller’s number) Redial List The telephone stores the five most recently dialed numbers. • When there are already five entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry.
  • Page 33: Answering System Operation

    Answering System Operation About the Answering System and Voicemail Your telephone has both a digital answering system and voicemail indication. Most telephone companies offer voicemail service (fees may apply). Your telephone’s answering system and voicemail indication are independent features, and each alerts you to new messages differently. For more information on the voicemail indicators, see page 13.
  • Page 34: Call Screening

    To turn on or off with a handset: Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu. Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM. Press to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT. Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANSWER ON/OFF. Press to choose ON or OFF, then press MENU/SELECT. Note: Some telephone companies program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings;...
  • Page 35 When playback begins, you hear the total number of messages followed by the day and time of the message. After the last message, the telephone announces, “End of messages.” To play messages with the telephone base: /PLAY/STOP to listen to messages. •...
  • Page 36: Delete All Messages

    Delete All Messages To delete all messages with the telephone base: Press X/DELETE when the phone is not in use. The telephone announces, “To delete all old messages, press delete again.” Press X/DELETE again. All previously heard messages are erased and the telephone announces, “All old messages deleted.”...
  • Page 37: Message Window Displays

    Message Window Displays Note: When the memory is full, the answering system answers incoming calls after 10 rings and announces, “Memory is full. Enter the remote access code.” Remote Access A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone.
  • Page 38: Additional Information

    Additional Information Battery It takes up to 16 hours for the battery to be fully charged. When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation While in handset use (talking*) While in speakerphone mode (talking*) While not in use (standby**) *Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.
  • Page 39: Expand Your Telephone System

    Recycle Rechargeable Batteries Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free of charge. RadioShack participates in the RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to preserving the environment and conserving natural resources.
  • Page 40: Replace A Handset

    Replace a Handset If you want to replace a handset or re-assign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must de-register all the handsets and then individually register each handset. To make de-registration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit your local RadioShack store or www.radioshack.com. My telephone does not work at all. • Make sure the battery is installed and charged correctly (page 6). For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after use.
  • Page 42 • If the battery is completely depleted, it can take up to 10 minutes to charge the handset before LOW BATTERY appears on the screen (page 6). • Purchase a new battery. Refer to the “Battery” section (page 38). The CHARGE light is off. •...
  • Page 43 • Test a working telephone at the telephone wall jack. If another telephone has the same problem, the problem is in the telephone wall jack. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply). • The telephone line cord might be malfunctioning. Install a new telephone line cord.
  • Page 44 • If you subscribe to high-speed DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet service through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
  • Page 45 My caller ID features are not working properly. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone. • The caller might not be calling from an area which supports caller ID. •...
  • Page 46 • Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base. Disconnect the battery from the cordless handset. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug in the power adapter and re-install the battery. Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to synchronize.
  • Page 47: Important Safety Instructions

    • If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering system might stop recording and disconnect the call. The answering system does not respond to remote commands. • Make sure your remote code is correct (page 15). • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, there should be tones.
  • Page 48 these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
  • Page 49: Operating Range

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operating Range This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance - which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office.
  • Page 50: About Cordless Telephones

    VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference.
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Frequency Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer control Transmit Handset: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz frequency Telephone base: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz Channels Nominal Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating effective range might vary according to environmental conditions at range the time of use. Size Handset: 6.38 X 1.85 X 1.23 in (162.00 X 47.00 X 31.20 mm) Telephone base: 5.88 X 4.21 X 2.06 in (149.30 X 107.00 X...
  • Page 52: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 53 The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for one (1) year after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
  • Page 55 INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
  • Page 56 Protect the environment by recyclying your used electronics. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com to find an electronic recycling center near you. ©2009. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. 43-329, 43-330 09A09 Printed in China...

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