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Radio Shack 43-3872 User Manual

Radio Shack 43-3872 User Manual

2.4ghz expandable corded/cordless phone system with digital answerer
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User's Guide —
Please read before using this equipment.
Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops recording when you
pick up any phone on the same line as the answering
system, and resets to answer the next call.
Speakerphone — lets you conduct a hands-free
conversation using the handset and base speaker.
Handset Remote Operation — lets you listen to your
incoming messages from the handset. (See "Remote
Operation" on page 68.)
Message Alert — beeps when you have new incoming
message. (See "Setting the Message Alert On or Off" on
page 61.)
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.
Corded Handset — lets you make/receive calls even if
there is an AC power failure.
If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on
that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information.
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— Warning
— Caution
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IMPORTANT
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— Important
Ó
— Hint
2.4GHz Expandable
Corded/Cordless Phone
System with Digital
Handset
Charger
Corded Handset
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Ô
— Note
Answerer
43-3872
Base
©
2004 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com
are trademarks used by
RadioShack Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Ó — Caution 2.4GHz Expandable Corded/Cordless Phone System with Digital Corded Handset Ô — Important — Note — Hint Answerer 43-3872 Handset Charger Base © 2004 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 3 Important Information ... 4 FCC Statement ... 4 Surge Protection ... 6 Important Safety Instructions ... 7 Important Caller ID Information ... 8 Read This Before Installation ... 8 Installation ... 9 Selecting a Location ... 9 Using AC Power ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Telephone. Unlike other conventional telephones, your telephone supports up to four cordless handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a cordless handset to any room in your home or office that has an AC outlet. No more running to...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    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 five (5.0).
  • Page 5 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 notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.

  • Page 6: Surge Protection

    URGE ROTECTION 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 7: Important Safety Instructions

    There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.

  • Page 8: Important Caller Id Information

    We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations and you can connect it to most phone lines. However, each device that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the phone’s ringer equivalence number, or REN.

  • Page 9: Installation

    • away from other cordless phones Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters (available at your local RadioShack store), or have the telephone company update the wiring for you.

  • Page 10: On A Desk Top

    CAUTION You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 350 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the phone’s DC IN 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications.

  • Page 11: On A Wall Plate Or Wall

    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 inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about inch.

  • Page 12: Using Ac Power

    CAUTION You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 210 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the charger’s DC IN 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications.

  • Page 13: Battery Pack

    Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN jack on the back of the charger. Route the cord through the strain relief slot and plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. ONNECTING HARGING THE ATTERY The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack in the handset, but not connected.

  • Page 14: Recharging The Battery Pack

    IMPORTANT Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try to charge it. The CHARGE indicator lights when the handset is on the charger, even if the battery pack is not connected. WARNING Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and properly.

  • Page 15: Installing The Beltclip

    NSTALLING THE To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip Pull either side of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes. SING A EADSET You can make or answer calls with hands-...

  • Page 16: Display And Icons

    DISPLAY AND ICONS * Status of your Answering machine **Number of message appears if you have a new message. appears if you turn your answering system off. appears when the message storage is full. appears if you set your answering system to announce only. ICON Appears During...

  • Page 17: Soft Key Functions (Base)

    SOFT KEY FUNCTIONS (BASE) “Soft” keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on the base. Soft Keys allow you to: • Access the main menu • Store or edit phone numbers or Caller ID message The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it.

  • Page 18: Setting Menu Options

    Ô Ô NOTES • For Global Setup, Answ. Setup, and System Reset, and HS Registration menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base. • If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu mode.

  • Page 19: Room/Baby Monitor

    DirectLink Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode to activate this feature.
  • Page 20 3. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base). 4. To turn off the Room Monitor, press (or the soft key on the base). Handset Setup/Base Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset and the base. Selecting a Ringer Tone Ringer Tone lets you choose from ten ringer tones or ten melodies:...
  • Page 21 Distinctive Ringer Setup Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number (100 stored locations available). When a call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone uses the distinctive ring assigned to that particular caller.
  • Page 22 Setting the Anykey Answer (Handset only) Anykey Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any number key, <, or > on the handset. /TONE/ 1. Press . Select the Handset MENU/DEL Setup menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu. 2.
  • Page 23 2. Press to choose “English”, “Français” (French), or “Español” (Spanish) (default is English). 3. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base). You will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting the LCD Contrast (Base only) Contrast adjusts the base LCD brightness. Choose one of the 10 levels for optimum viewing.

  • Page 24: Global Setup

    Ô Ô NOTE If no key is pressed for two minutes, the phone will exit the menu mode. Global Setup If you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all registered handsets and the base. Only one handset or the base can change global settings at a time.
  • Page 25 2. Press to select CW On CWDX Off , or , and then press the soft key on the base). You will hear a confirmation tone (default is CW on/CWDX off). Setting the Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “Area Code”...
  • Page 26 Ô Ô NOTE Make sure to perform the Handset Registration after de-register the handset. 1. Press (or the MENU/DEL on the base). Select the Global Setup menu, and then the Dial Mode submenu. 2. Press to select (the initial setting is Tone). 3.
  • Page 27 Handset Registration Handset Registration clears the base ID. Use this option, for example, if you wish to deregister the base to use the handset with 43-3570 or 43-3871. 1. Press MENU/DEL (or the on the base). Select the System Reset menu, and then the Replacing Base submenu.

  • Page 28: Using Your Phone

    USING YOUR PHONE OWER AILURE Because the 43-3872 is a corded/cordless combination phone, it can still perform several of its functions during a power failure. The following features will function even during a power failure.

  • Page 29: Receiving A Call

    From the Handset Speakerphone 1. Remove the handset from the cradle. 2. Press SPEAKER 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number. 5. When the other party answers, talk into the microphone. From the base 1. Pick up the corded handset, or press SPEAKER 2.

  • Page 30: Hanging Up

    Ô Ô NOTES • You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting or Caller ID on call waiting service. • You can place a call on hold for five minutes. When five minutes has passed, the call is...

  • Page 31: Placing A Call On Hold

    LACING A ALL ON 1. During a call, press on the handset or INTCM/TRSF/HOLD the base. The call will be put on hold.Ô 2. To return to the call, pick up the corded handset or press TALK/FLASH handset. To talk to the caller on a speakerphone, press base or on a handset.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Ringer Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. If you press the volume up key when the earpiece is at the maximum volume level, an error tone sounds.

  • Page 33: Muting The Ringer

    3. Press the CHANGE through audio tone levels. UTING THE INGER Do Not Disturb (DND) The do not disturb feature (DND) allows you to mute the ringer, the base, and any registered handsets at the same time. The phone must be in standby mode. Press and hold on the base.

  • Page 34: Mute Microphone

    Mute Off appears. TONE DIALING SWITCH-OVER If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switchover to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use any automated menu systems, such as...

  • Page 35: Traveling Out Of Range

    TRAVELING OUT OF RANGE During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise may increase. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, you will hear a beep and see Out of Range on the display, and then the handset returns to standby mode.

  • Page 36: Privacy Mode

    PRIVACY MODE Privacy Mode prevents interruption from other registered handsets or the base. This works only when the phone is in use. 1. Press (or the MENU/DEL on the base) during talk mode. 2. Press to move the pointer to Privacy Mode and then (or the...

  • Page 37: Find Handset

    2. To hang up, press SPEAKER the corded handset to the base. The handset(s) will still be connected to the call. From a second handset 1. Press TALK/FLASH handset to join the call. 2. To hang up, return the handset to the cradle or press The base or other handset will still be connected to the call.

  • Page 38: Phonebook

    Ô Ô NOTE When the memory is full, you will hear a beep and Memory Full appears. You cannot store names and numbers. PHONEBOOK You can store names and numbers in your phone’s phonebook, search for names alphabetically, and dial phonebook entries with just a few key presses.
  • Page 39 4. Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad. If a name is not required, go to step 5. <No Name> will be used as the name. Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key ( displayed character appears in the following order:Upper case letters first,...
  • Page 40 Ô Ô NOTE The pause key counts as one digit. Pressing REDIAL/PAUSE more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers. Each pause represents a 2 second delay. 5. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base) to store the name; Store/Edit No.

  • Page 41: Names, Distinctive Rings And Speed Dial

    4-9 in “Storing and Editing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial” on Page 38. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. • If the Caller ID message...

  • Page 42: Deleting A Redial Record

    Deleting a Redial Record 1. With the phone in standby mode, press REDIAL/PAUSE 2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE display the number to be deleted. 3. Press (or the MENU/DEL key or on the base). DELETE 4. Press to choose 5. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base).
  • Page 43 4. To finish the viewing operation press during a call) on the handset, or CID/EXIT Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1. When the phone is in standby mode, view the phonebook location to dial (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 42).

  • Page 44: Deleting All Phonebook Locations (Base Only)

    2. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base) to edit the entry. To delete the entry, press the haneset. (or press soft key on the base, and use DELETE to select and then press the soft key). 3. If you are editing the entry, follow the steps 4 to 9 under "Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial)"...

  • Page 45: From The Handset

    OPYING HONEBOOK OCATIONS Copy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook locations from handset to handset or from base to handset without having to manually re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one memory (phonebook location) at a time, or all memory locations at once.

  • Page 46: From The Base

    Ô Ô NOTE If the selected handset is in out of range or data transfer is canceled, Unavailable appears in the display. Phonebook locations will not be transferred. From the base 1. When the phone is in standby mode, . Ô press 2.

  • Page 47: Caller Id And Cidcw (Caller Id On Call Waiting)

    CALLER ID AND CIDCW (CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING) You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, phone number, date and time of call.

  • Page 48: Call Waiting Deluxe Features

    You must subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your local telephone company for details. Ô 1. When you receive a Call Waiting call,...

  • Page 49: Viewing The Caller Id List

    4. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base). A confirmation screen will appear, and the phone returns to the call. IEWING THE ALLER The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can store up to 100 Caller ID messages and phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) for each handset or the base.

  • Page 50: Caller Id List

    Ô Ô NOTE Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, the information cannot be retrieved ELETING NFORMATION ROM THE ALLER 1. When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID information to be deleted (see "Viewing the Caller ID List"...

  • Page 51: Calling A Party From The

    ALLING A ARTY FROM THE ID L ALLER From Standby Mode 1. When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID message (see "Viewing the Caller ID List" on page page 49). Ô 2. To have the phone dial a "1" before the displayed Caller ID number, press .

  • Page 52: Expanding Your Phone

    IMPORTANT If you purchase an extra handset, please register the handset to the original/main base befor using it. The handset will not operate until it is registered. Ô Ô NOTES • All of the handsets ring when a call is received. •...

  • Page 53: Using The Directlink Mode

    4. On the handset, press and hold #/> for two seconds. To cancel registration, press the soft key on the base. CANCEL 5. While the handset is registering, Handset Registering in the Handset LCD. When Registration Complete displayed, the handset has been registered to the base.

  • Page 54: Four -Way Conferencing

    Ô Ô NOTES • If the party is busy or out of range, the handset returns to standby mode. • If you do not select a handset or the base within thirty seconds, the operation will be canceled. • If the party does not answer within one minute, the operation is canceled.

  • Page 55: Call Transfer Feature

    From the base 1. With the phone in standby mode, press on the base. INTCM/TRSF/HOLD 2. Use to select the handset you want to talk with, and then press the key. If you select handsets will be paged. An intercom tone sounds.
  • Page 56 From a handset 1. During a call, press on the handset. The Call will be put on hold. 2. Use press to select the base or the handset you want to transfer the call to, and then press SELECT/ , all other handsets and the base will be paged.
  • Page 57 To answer a page from the base Pick up the corded handset. To answer with the base speakerphone, press HOLD/TRSF/ , or the soft key. INTCM SPEAKER ANSWER Accepting the call transfer After answering the page, if you want to accept the call and speak to the outside caller, press on the receiving...

  • Page 58: The Integrated Answering Device

    THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone.

  • Page 59: Answering System Setup

    NSWERING YSTEM This main menu option allows you to set up the built in answering device. Record a Personal Outgoing Message (Base Only) Record Greeting allows you to record a personal outgoing message (greeting) which the answering system automaticlly plays when you receive a call. Ô 1.

  • Page 60: Setting A Pin Code

    2. Once you have recorded a personal greeting, press the CHANGE soft key to choose the greeting. The selected outgoing message is played. Each time you press the CHANGE soft key, the phone switches the outgoing message between the prerecorded and the personal outgoing message.

  • Page 61: Setting The Record Time

    2. Press to select a Ring Time (Toll Saver, 2 Times, 4 Times, or 6 Times) (default is toll saver). 3. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base). You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Record Time Record Time sets the duration for recording the incoming messages.

  • Page 62: Answering System

    3. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base). You will hear a confirmation tone. Turning the message alert tone off by pressing any key To quickly turn off the Message Alert tone, press any key on the base unit; the tone will automatically deactivate.

  • Page 63: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    2. Press to select is on). 3. Press (or the SELECT/ on the base). You will hear a confirmation tone. URNING THE NSWERING YSTEM 1. To turn the answering system On, press on the base in ANSWER standby mode. After the announcement “Answering System is on”, the current greeting message will be played and you will hear a confirmation tone.

  • Page 64: New Message Led

    Ô Ô NOTE Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time. New Message LED The new message LED on the handset is designed to work with your answering system. The LED flashes when you have new messages in your answering system. The LED stops flashing when all new messages are played back.

  • Page 65: Skipping A Message

    2. To repeat the current message, press soft key after a few seconds of |<< beginning the message. To quickly scroll backwards through a message, press and hold the |<< repeat the previous message, press the soft key within a few seconds (about |<<...

  • Page 66: Deleting A Message

    3. Press PLAY/STOP stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory. Deleting a message To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. When you press the soft key or DELETE DELETE∅...

  • Page 67: Recording A Conversation

    Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than two seconds and less than four minutes). Ô 1. In standby mode, press the soft key on the base. 2. Press the soft key. You will hear START the announcement "Record Memo Message"...

  • Page 68: Remote Operation

    You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. 1. Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer. If the answering system is off, it will answer after about ten rings and sounds a series of beeps.
  • Page 69 entered within two seconds. You may select a command from the following chart: Command 0 then 1 Repeat a Message 0 then 2 Playing incoming Messages 0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 4 Deleting a Message 0 then 5 Stop Operation 0 then 6 Answering System On 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop 0 then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop...

  • Page 70: Answering Machine Operation

    Ô Ô NOTES Remote access with the handset • If you press END before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby. • When the answering system does not answer within 6 seconds, you hear a beep and the phone will return to standby.
  • Page 71 4. After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart above. 5. When you are finished, press exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Check both ends of the base telephone line cord. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
  • Page 73 • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. • Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours.

  • Page 74: Care

    Symptom No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call- in features from another touch-tone phone. Time stamp cannot be heard. If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation.
  • Page 75 MEMO...
  • Page 76 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Limited One-Year Warranty 12/99 43-3872 UPZZ01345BZ 06A04 Printed in China...

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