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43-956.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM
Cat. No. 43-956A
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Caller ID System 250

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  • Page 1 43-956.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM Cat. No. 43-956A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Caller ID System 250...
  • Page 2 Do not open the product’s case. © 1995 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
  • Page 3 43-956.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM FEATURES The Radio Shack Caller ID System 250 is the latest in telephone technology. When you order Caller ID service, the telephone company sends the caller’s name, telephone number, the date, and the time of the call between the first and second rings.
  • Page 4 43-956.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM Message Received Indicator — flashes when you get an anonymous call, when you have at least one new call you haven’t reviewed, or when you have received voice mail (if you have message waiting service and you connect an op- tional AC adapter to the module).
  • Page 5 43-956.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM Important Information: • To use this module, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is avail- able, and you must subscribe to the service. • Your Caller ID module displays name only, number only, or both name and number, depending upon the information provided by the phone company.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    43-956.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM CONTENTS FCC Information ....................8 Installing/Replacing the Battery ..............11 Setting the Language Option ............... 13 Connecting to the Phone Line ..............14 Connecting to a Single Line ..............14 Connecting to a Two-line Phone ............. 16 Connecting to an Answering Machine .............
  • Page 7 43-956.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM Receiving and Storing Calls ............... 21 New Calls ....................21 Unavailable ..................... 22 Anonymous Calls ..................22 No Data Sent ..................23 Line Error....................23 Voice Mail ....................24 Reviewing/Deleting Call Information ............25 Care and Maintenance .................

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    43-956.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM FCC INFORMATION We have designed your module to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each module (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the telephone line.
  • Page 9 43-956.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM Note: You must not connect the module to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service.
  • Page 10 • Increase the distance between the module and the radio or TV • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the module and the radio or TV Consult your local telephone company or Radio Shack store if the problem con- tinues.

  • Page 11: Installing/Replacing The Battery

    The module is powered by one 9-volt battery. For the longest operation, we rec- ommend you use an alkaline battery (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553). Even if you use an optional AC adapter, install a battery to keep the information in the mod- ule’s memory during power failures.
  • Page 12 43-956.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM Important: Do not press any buttons after you remove the battery. Doing so can delete all caller information from the module. 4. Place the battery in the compartment as shown, following the correct polar- ity (+ and –) as marked inside and outside the compartment.

  • Page 13: Setting The Language Option

    43-956.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTION When you install the battery, the module begins its start-up sequence. The mod- ule displays a test screen for several seconds and the message received indica- tor turns on for about six seconds. Next, it displays its total memory capacity. Then the module displays the following screen: To select Spanish messages, press .

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Phone Line

    The module connects to the phone line and your phone using two modular tele- phone-line connectors. If your phone line does not have this type of connector, you can get the necessary adapters at your local Radio Shack store. Or, you can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring.
  • Page 15 43-956.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM 2. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the module’s other telephone line connector. 3. Plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Two-Line Phone

    43-956.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM CONNECTING TO A TWO-LINE PHONE To record information about calls received on a two-line phone, you can connect two modules using a triplex adapter (Cat. No. 279-402). Each module only records information about calls received on the line to which it is connected. Follow these steps to connect two modules to a two-line phone.
  • Page 17 43-956.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to connect another module into the remaining open jack ( ) on the adapter.

  • Page 18: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    43-956.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE 1. Unplug the answering machine’s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into either of the module’s telephone line connectors. 2. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the module’s other telephone line connector, then plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack.

  • Page 19: Connecting An Optional Ac Adapter

    43-956.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER You can connect an optional AC adapter (Cat. No. 273-1670, available by spe- cial order) to the module to power the module from AC power. Caution: Use only the recommended AC adapter. Even other adapters that have the same ratings as the recommended adapter might not work properly.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    43-956.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility. 1. Press and hold down DELETE 2. While holding down DELETE , repeatedly press REVIEW within 6 sec- onds to decrease the contrast or to increase the contrast.

  • Page 21: Receiving And Storing Calls

    43-956.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS The module always displays the current time and date. The module also auto- matically displays all received caller ID information for every incoming call, in- cluding the caller’s telephone number and the call’s time and date. In some areas, the caller’s name is also sent.

  • Page 22: Unavailable

    43-956.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM UNAVAILABLE If caller ID service is not available in the caller’s area, appears UNAVAILABLE on the display. ANONYMOUS CALLS If the caller has elected to block caller ID information, ANONYMOUS CALL pears on the display.

  • Page 23: No Data Sent

    43-956.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM NO DATA SENT When call information is not sent by the telephone company, the module displays NO DATA SENT . This happens if you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or if you answer the call before the sec- ond ring.

  • Page 24: Voice Mail

    If the module frequently displays LINE ERROR , con- tact your local telephone company or Radio Shack store for assistance. VOICE MAIL If you subscribe to the phone company’s voice mail service and you have new...

  • Page 25: Reviewing/Deleting Call Information

    43-956.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM REVIEWING/DELETING CALL INFORMATION You can review and delete call information (name and telephone number) for up to 85 calls. To view the latest call information, press either REVIEW REVIEW when the display is blank. Then, to view other call information displays, press REVIEW to step back through the calls or REVIEW...

  • Page 26: Care And Maintenance

    43-956.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack Caller ID System 250 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the module so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 27 43-956.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM Handle the module gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and can cause the module to work improperly. Wipe the module with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look- ing new.

  • Page 28: Lightning

    43-956.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:20 PM LIGHTNING This system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone or power lines can damage the system.
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