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Radio Shack 43-5829 User Manual

2.4 ghz multi-handset expandable cordless telephone with digital answerer
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2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable
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Please read this user's guide before installing,
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43-5829
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  • Page 1 2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone with Digital Answerer Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www.radioshack.com 43-5829 DirectLink is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Features Introduction Important Information FCC Statement Surge Protection Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Caller ID Information Read This Before Installation Controls & Functions Installation Selecting a Location Connecting the phone base Installing the Charging Cradle On a Wall Plate or Wall Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Recharging Installing a Belt Clip...
  • Page 3 Contents Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset Menus Entering Text from Your Handset Basic Setup Changing the Dial Mode Selecting a Language Setting the Day and Time Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Activating Personal Ring Activating the Key Touch Tone Adding Accessory Handsets Four Multi-Handset Expandability...
  • Page 4 Contents Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only) Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) Using Your Phone Making a call Answering a call Hanging up Making a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial Making a Call with Base Speed Switching to the Handset Speakerphone...
  • Page 5 Contents Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer 61 Placing a Call on Hold Transferring a Call Answering a Transferred Call Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All Calls) Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) Muting the Microphone Privacy Mode Seven-Digit Dialing Using the DirectLink™...
  • Page 6 Contents Activating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening Setting a Security Code or Personal Identifi cation Number (PIN) Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off Reviewing Messages Screening Calls Recording a Conversation Recording a Voice Memo Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home...

  • Page 7: Features

    The Basics Features Convenient Extension Placement — lets you place accessory handsets (up to four total) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call Waiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even when you’re on the phone and see who’s calling before you answer.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The Basics Introduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to four handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a handset to any room in your home or offi...

  • Page 9: The Basics

    The Basics Cordless phones require AC power to operate. When the power is off, you cannot make or receive calls by using your phone. We recommend you to also have a mobile phone so you can still make and receive calls in the event of an AC power failure.

  • Page 10: 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 identifi...
  • Page 11 The Basics The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed fi...
  • Page 12 The Basics Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this phone. The telephone company notifi es you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Important Safety Instructions

    The Basics Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Controls & Functions

    The Basics Controls & Functions Handset Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Belt clip hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message LED Handset Earpiece LCD Display MENU/CLEAR key REDIAL/PAUSE key /FLASH key (talk/fl ash) key (phonebook) */TONE/< key INTCM/XFER key SELECT/ (select/messages)
  • Page 17 The Basics Base CHARGE LED Base charging contacts Base speaker GREET key (record greeting) SET key MENU/CLOCK key key (delete) /select key (repeat/ select) Message counter LED on/off key (answering system on/off) /select key (skip/ select) key (play/stop) Base antenna key (volume up/down for speaker/ ringer)

  • Page 18: Installation

    The Basics Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective fi lm off the display. The fi lm 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, or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall.
  • Page 19 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 20: Connecting The Phone Base

    The Basics Connecting the phone base Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base. Plug the other end of the modular cord into a modular phone line jack. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack...

  • Page 21: Installing The Charging Cradle

    The Basics Installing the Charging Cradle You can power the cordless handset using the supplied 9V, 210 mA AC adapter. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the charger. Route the cord through the strain relief slot and plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
  • Page 22 The Basics Plug one end of the supplied modular cord (short for a wall plate, long for direct wall mounting) into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack. Route the adapter and modular cords through the base’s hook.

  • Page 23: Connecting/Charging The Battery Pack

    The Basics Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack in the handset. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack. Then charge it for about 15–20 hours. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover.

  • Page 24: Notes On Recharging

    The Basics Notes on Recharging • If the battery pack becomes weak during a call, Low Battery fl ashes. 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.

  • Page 25: Installing A Belt Clip

    The Basics WARNING: Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Danger! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Installing a Belt Clip To attach the belt clip Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset.
  • Page 26 The Basics When you fi nish using the headset, disconnect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack. • Always place the handset properly on the base whenever you are recharging the handset. • You can use a handset holder (available from your local RadioShack store) to hang the handset on your belt for added convenience when using a headset.

  • Page 27: Using The Interface

    The Basics Using the Interface Reading the 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 Status Standby/Talk Standby Talk Talk Talk Talk Description The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low,...

  • Page 28: The Standby Screen

    The Basics Icon Status Talk The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: Description The privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on. Ringer status / Day and time / —...

  • Page 29: Using The Four-Way Function Key

    The Basics Using the Four-way Function Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. e.g. Press on the left to open the phonebook.

  • Page 30: Entering Text From Your Handset

    The Basics Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry fi eld, the phone displays the fi rst letter printed on the number key.
  • Page 31 The Basics • If you make a mistake while entering a name, use */TONE/< or #/> to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press MENU/CLEAR to erase the wrong character, and then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold MENU/CLEAR.

  • Page 32: 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.

  • Page 33: Setting The Day And Time

    The Basics Move the cursor to choose ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS (French), or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). Press SELECT/ . You will hear a confi rmation tone. Setting the Day and 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 setting the day and time, the phone will exit the menu.

  • Page 34: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting And Call Waiting Deluxe

    The Basics Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you can see the name and number of someone who calls when you’re already on the line. Your phone also supports Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX), which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a waiting call.

  • Page 35: Activating Personal Ring

    The Basics Activating Personal Ring You can assign special ringer 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 personal ringer to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling.

  • Page 36: Adding Accessory Handsets

    The Basics Adding Accessory Handsets Four Multi-Handset Expandability Your phone supports up to four handsets. 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 call.

  • Page 37: Resetting Handsets

    The Basics While the handset is registering, HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the LCD. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If REGISTRATION FAILED appears, remove the handset from the base and try again. Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must fi...

  • Page 38: Setting Up The Phonebook

    Beyond the Basics Setting Up the Phonebook Your handset can store up to 100 names and numbers in your phonebook. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and Caller ID entries. Once you store 100 phonebook entries, Caller ID information will not be stored and will only display at time of new incoming call.
  • Page 39 Beyond the Basics Enter the name for this entry (STORE/EDIT NAME). Enter a name for this entry; the name can contain up to 16 characters. (See Entering Text from Your Handset on page 30 for instructions on entering text.) If you do not want to enter a name for this entry, your phone will store this entry as <NO NAME>.
  • Page 40 Beyond the Basics Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use select one of the 20 different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only) on page 47 for a complete list of ring tones).

  • Page 41: Finding A Phonebook Entry

    Beyond the Basics Finding a Phonebook Entry Press to open the phonebook, and then select DIAL/EDIT. Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook, press You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter. Press a number key (2 through 0) once for the fi...

  • Page 42: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    Beyond the Basics Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook 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.

  • Page 43: Copying Phonebook Entries To Another Handset

    Beyond the Basics Find the phonebook entry you want to delete and press MENU/CLEAR. DELETE MEMORY? appears in the display. Select YES, and then press SELECT/ You will hear a confi rmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. Deleting all the phonebook entries at once When the phone is in standby, press Move the cursor to select DELETE ALL, and press SELECT/...
  • Page 44 Beyond the Basics Move the cursor to select ONE MEMORY or ALL MEMORY, and then press SELECT/ If you select ALL MEMORY, ARE YOU SURE? appears on the display screen. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press SELECT/ If you select ONE MEMORY, fi...

  • Page 45: Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers

    Beyond the Basics Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers The number keypad base can store 10 speed dial numbers, 0 to 9. Follow the steps below to store new speed dial numbers in the base. (Handset speed dial numbers are stored as part of a phonebook entry.

  • Page 46: Customizing Your Phone

    Beyond the Basics Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner 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.

  • Page 47: 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 ringer tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Beethoven’s Symphony #9 (BEETHOVEN9)

  • Page 48: Activating Autotalk (Handset Only)

    Beyond the Basics Move the cursor to select a ring tone. As each ring tone is selected, you will hear a sample of the ring tone. When you hear the tone you want to use, press SELECT/ . You will hear a confi rmation tone. Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle.

  • Page 49: Using Your Phone

    Beyond the Basics Using Your Phone Making a call 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. Dial the number. Press /FLASH.

  • Page 50: Answering A Call

    Beyond the Basics From Press SPEAKER. the base Listen for the dial tone. speaker Dial the number. phone Answering a call Pick up the handset. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer when you remove the handset from the From a charging cradle.) cordless...

  • Page 51: Hanging Up

    Beyond the Basics Hanging up From a Press or return the handset to the cordless cradle. handset From a Press or return the handset to the handset cradle. speaker phone From Press SPEAKER. the base speaker phone Making a Call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby, press the phonebook.

  • Page 52: Making A Call With Handset Speed Dial

    Beyond the Basics Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial When the phone is in standby, press and hold one of the number keys (0 through 9) until the assigned phonebook entry appears in the display. Press /FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the number. Making a Call with Base Speed When the phone is in standby, press SPEAKER.

  • Page 53: Using Caller Id And Call Waiting

    Beyond the Basics Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you’re on the line.

  • Page 54: Making A Call From A Caller Id Record

    Beyond the Basics Making a Call from a Caller ID Record When the phone is in standby, press the Caller ID list. to fi nd the Caller ID record you want to dial. To add (or delete) a “1” to the beginning of the displayed phone number, press */TONE/<.

  • Page 55: Using Call Waiting

    Beyond the Basics Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. Press /FLASH on the handset or FLASH on the base to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, and then you will hear the new caller.

  • Page 56: Redialing A Number

    Beyond the Basics • Ask to Hold – A prerecorded message states that user will be available shortly, and the call is place on hold. • Tell Busy – A prerecorded message tells the caller you are busy, and the waiting call is disconnected.

  • Page 57: Deleting A Redial Record

    Beyond the Basics From the dual-keypad base You can also redial the last number dialed on the handset by pressing /FLASH or SPEAKER, and then REDIAL/PAUSE. Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the handset’s redial list, follow the steps below: With the phone in standby, press REDIAL/PAUSE.

  • Page 58: 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 (off, low, and high) and four options (off, low, medium, and high) on the base. With the phone in standby, use to adjust the ringer volume.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Audio Tone

    Beyond the Basics Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren’t satisfi ed with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece during a call. Your phone gives you three audio tone options: low, natural and high; the default setting, Natural Tone, is recommended for hearing aid users.

  • Page 60: Finding A Lost Handset

    Beyond the Basics Finding a Lost Handset To locate a misplaced handset, press MUTE/PAGE on the base when the phone is in standby. All registered handsets will beep for 60 seconds, and PAGING appears on the handset display. To cancel paging, press MUTE/PAGE again or any key on the found handset.

  • Page 61: Using Hold, Conference And Transfer

    Beyond the Basics Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold To place a caller on hold, press INTCM/XFER on the handset or HOLD/INTCOM/XFER on the base. If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display will read, LINE ON HOLD.

  • Page 62: Transferring A Call

    Beyond the Basics Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. From the base During a call, press HOLD/INTCOM/ XFER. Press 1 through 4 to select the handset you want to talk with or press */TONE to page all stations.

  • Page 63: Answering A Transferred Call

    Beyond the Basics Answering a Transferred Call When a station receives a call transfer, it sounds a paging tone; handsets also show the ID of the station that is paging. To accept the call transfer: To answer the page and speak to the transferring station, press /FLASH or INTCM/XFER on the handset.

  • Page 64: Using Special Features

    Beyond the Basics Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All Calls) Do not disturb (DND) allows you to mute the ringer of all stations at once. With the phone in standby, press and hold DND on the base. You will hear a confi...

  • Page 65: Muting The Microphone

    Beyond the Basics Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can’t hear you. This only works while you are on a call. From the base Press MUTE/PAGE. The speaker LED blinks while muting is on. To cancel muting, press MUTE/PAGE again.

  • Page 66: Seven-Digit Dialing

    Beyond the Basics To turn privacy mode off, repeat the procedure listed above. 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 in your phone. Calls that come from within your area code will show only the 7-digit phone number;...

  • Page 67: Using The Directlink™ Communication Feature

    Beyond the Basics Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication before they can call each other. Other handsets can be used while two handsets are using DirectLink communication;...

  • Page 68: Using The Intercom

    Beyond the Basics To answer a DirectLink call, press /FLASH. (If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any key on the twelve-key number pad.) To end the call, press . Exiting DirectLink™ Communication While the handset is using DirectLink communication, the display shows DIRECTLINK MODE;...

  • Page 69: Answering An Intercom Page

    Beyond the Basics To cancel the intercom page, press HOLD/INTCOM/ XFER. Intercom paging will be canceled if any of the following things occur: You receive an outside call or an intercom page while selecting the other handset. You do not select a handset within 30 seconds.

  • Page 70: Room/Baby Monitor

    Beyond the Basics To hang up an intercom page from the handset, press . To hang up an intercom page from the base, press HOLD/INTCOM/XFER. Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a station in the room you wish to monitor;...

  • Page 71: Tone Dialing Switch Over

    Beyond the Basics • While a pair of handsets is in Room/ Baby Monitoring, they cannot be used to make or receive calls. Other handsets can still make and receive calls. • You cannot listen from the base; the base can only function as a microphone. Tone Dialing Switch Over If your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects.

  • Page 72: Traveling Out Of Range

    Beyond the Basics Traveling Out of Range During a call, if you move your handset too far from your base, noise may increase. If you exceed the range limit of the base, the handset will beep, display OUT OF RANGE, and then go to standby. The base will maintain connection with your handset up to 30 seconds .

  • Page 73: Setting Up The Answering System

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

  • Page 74: Using The Answering System Interface

    Beyond the Basics Voice Prompts You can set up your answering system’s primary features from the base with voice prompt instructions. The following seven items may be set up using the voice prompts: Time, Security Code, Ring Time, Record Time, Message Alert, Language, and Call Screening.
  • Page 75 Beyond the Basics Handset operation You can use your handset to operate your answering system from anywhere in your home. When the phone is in standby, press SELECT/ handset to access the answering system. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the system announces the number of new and old messages.

  • Page 76: Selecting The Language

    Beyond the Basics Selecting the Language You can select the language (English, French, and Spanish) of your answering system announcements. The default system language is English. From the base Press MENU/CLOCK six times. The current setting (“E” English, “F” French, or “S” Spanish) appears on the base, and it is announced (“English”...

  • Page 77: 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 system 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 system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.

  • Page 78: Setting The Day & Time

    Beyond the Basics Setting the Day & Time If you do not set the clock on your answering system, your messages may not have the correct time and day stamp. You can set the day and time from the handset or the base. From the base Press MENU/CLOCK.
  • Page 79 Beyond the Basics From the base Press SET to select the hour. Press /select or /select until you hear the correct minute setting. The numbers 00 through 59 appears on the base as each minute is announced. Press SET to select the minute.

  • Page 80: Recording A Personal Greeting

    Beyond the Basics Recording a Personal Greeting Your answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” You can record your own personal outgoing greeting.

  • Page 81: Selecting A Greeting

    Beyond the Basics From the base Selecting a Greeting 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 from the base: With the phone in standby, press GREET.

  • Page 82: Deleting Your Personal Greeting

    Beyond the Basics Deleting Your Personal Greeting You can delete your personal greeting from the base. You cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting. With the phone in standby, press GREET. While the personal greeting is playing, press The system announces “Greeting has been deleted,”...
  • Page 83 Beyond the Basics From the base Press MENU/CLOCK four times. The base displays the current number of rings recording time (1 minute, 4 minutes, or A for announce only) and announces the setting. /select or Press /select until the desired message record time appears.

  • Page 84: 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: From the base Press MENU/CLOCK fi ve times. The current setting (ON or OFF) appears on the base and it is...

  • Page 85: Activating Call Screening

    Beyond the Basics Activating Call Screening Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message. This call screen feature can be turned on or off. From the base Press MENU/CLOCK seven times. The current call screen setting (ON or OFF) appears on the base.

  • Page 86: Setting A Security Code Or Personal Identifi Cation Number (Pin)

    Beyond the Basics Setting a Security Code or Personal Identifi cation Number (PIN) To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identifi cation Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. From the base Press MENU/CLOCK twice.

  • Page 87: Using The Answering System

    Beyond the Basics Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base With the phone in standby, press on/off. The system announces “Answering System is on” and plays the current greeting. The message counter displays the number Turning of messages...
  • Page 88 Beyond the Basics From the base With the phone in standby, press on/off. The phone announces “Answering System is off.” The message counter LED is no longer Turning illuminated. From the handset With the phone in standby, press SELECT/ REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION...

  • Page 89: Reviewing Messages

    Beyond the Basics Reviewing Messages The base message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. When you have new messages, the message counter and the new message LED on the handset fl ash. The answering system plays your new messages fi rst. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
  • Page 90 Beyond the Basics From the base Press once to go to the beginning of the current message. Press Repeating repeatedly to go a message back to a previous message. Press and hold to rewind through the current message. Press to go to the beginning of the next message.

  • Page 91: Screening Calls

    Beyond the Basics From the base While the phone is in standby, press . When Deleting the system asks you to confi rm, messages press All messages are permanently deleted. Press Ending stop the message playback and message return to standby. review Screening Calls If you activate the call screening feature, you can...

  • Page 92: Recording A Conversation

    Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation between two seconds and ten minutes long from the handset or the base. These recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering system is full, FL will appear on the base LCD and recording will be terminated.
  • Page 93 Beyond the Basics From the base Press MEMO/ CALL REC, or You will hear a confi rmation tone, and Stopping the message counter LED recording stops fl ashing. Every state has different regulations governing 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...

  • Page 94: Recording A Voice Memo

    Beyond the Basics Recording a Voice Memo The voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between two seconds and four minutes long. You might want to use this feature to leave messages for other members of your household instead of written notes.
  • Page 95 Beyond the Basics From the base While you are recording, the message counter LED Starting fl ashes “- -”. a memo Press MEMO/ CALL REC, , or SET. You hear a confi rmation tone, and the system returns Stopping to standby. a memo From the handset Press 7.

  • Page 96: Turning Off The Message Alert Tone

    Beyond the Basics Turning Off the Message Alert Tone When all new messages are played back, the message alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the tone, press any key on the base.

  • Page 97: Operating The Answering System While You Are Away From Home

    Beyond the Basics Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home You can access your answering system while you are away from home to check, play, and delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or turn your answering system on and off. To operate from a remote location, use any touch- tone telephone, and follow these steps: Call your telephone number and wait for the...
  • Page 98 Beyond the Basics Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a message* 0 then 2 Play incoming messages 0 then 3 Skip a message 0 then 4 Delete a message 0 then 5 Stop operation * If you press 0 then 1 in the fi rst four seconds of a message, the system skips to the previous message.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Beyond the Basics Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps fi rst. Symptom Suggestion • The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset • is placed in the cradle. • • The audio sounds weak.
  • Page 100 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion • • • Can’t make or • receive calls. • • • Severe noise interference. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Make sure the line is not in use. If an outside call is already using a line, you cannot use that line to make another outside call.
  • Page 101 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion • • The Caller ID does not display. • • The handset doesn’t ring or • receive a page. • You cannot • register the handset at the base. The call was placed through a switchboard.
  • Page 102 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion • The handset doesn’t communicate with • other handsets. • An extra handset can’t join the • conversation. • Room Monitor does not work. • The answering • system does not work. • De-register the handset (see “De-register the Handset ”...
  • Page 103 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion • Time stamp cannot be heard. • Messages are incomplete. • There is no • sound on the base or handset • speaker during call monitoring or message review. • Cannot access • answering system from a remote phone.

  • Page 104: Glossary

    Beyond the Basics Glossary Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of four 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 and lets you make and receive calls.
  • Page 105 Beyond the Basics Talk — A telephone line has been activated on the handset or the base, enabling a dial tone.

  • Page 106: Index

    Beyond the Basics Index...
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  • Page 108: 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 109: Appendix: Handset-Base Registration

    Beyond the Basics Appendix: Handset-Base Registration When you register the handset with the base, unique data is written on both the base and the handset. The handset registered to one base unit cannot be used with another base unit unless the registration data is “deregistered”...
  • Page 110 Beyond the Basics If you have trouble in de-registration, take your base and handset (including extra handset(s) if you have) to your local RadioShack or call 1-800-The Shack RadioShack (843-7422) for assistance. Also, when you request repair or service, please be sure to bring in the entire system (including extra handset if used) so we can keep your registration data intact.

  • Page 111: Limited One-Year Warranty

    This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102-1964 ©2006. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. Printed in China 43-5829 03A06 UPZZ01410BZ(0)

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