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ˆ Important Information This phone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
4. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 5. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 6. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 7. Do not affix the AC power supply cord to building surfaces with metal fittings (if the product has an AC power cord). 8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. • If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 5.
ˆ Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 6 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 7 Mounting the Phone ......................................................................................................... 7 On a Desk Top ..............................................................................
Remote Commands ................................................................................................. 19 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 20 Care ................................................................................................................................ 21 ˆ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack 900 MHz Cordless Telephone.
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. Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unnecessary charges when you call by long distance to check your messages. ˆ Installation MOUNTING THE PHONE adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the phone. You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or directly on a wall.
On a Wall Plate or Wall 1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the base’s upper tab slots, then press down on the bracket’s latches and insert them into the lower slots. Note: To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bracket. Follow the steps under “On a Wall Plate or Wall,” then apply these additional instructions for placement on a wall. 15 1.
3. Put the battery pack in the compartment. while the handset is away from it, place the handset on the base to reset the security access-protection code. If the handset lost power, recharge the battery pack. 4. Replace the cover. To charge the battery pack, simply place the handset on the base, facing either up or down. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base lights. Recharge the battery pack when the TALK/ BATT indicator on the handset flashes.
SETTING THE DIALING MODE TURNING THE BASE’S RINGER ON/OFF Your phone is set for tone dialing. If you have pulse service, you must change the dialing mode. If you are not sure which type of service you have, do this test. You can set the base’s ringer to high or low, or turn it off. Lift the handset, press TALK, and listen for a dial tone. Press any number other than 0.
ˆ Telephone Operation MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS USING FLASH To make a call, lift the handset then press TALK. The TALK/BATT indicator on the handset and CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base light. Dial the number. a switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting. To answer a call, simply lift the handset from the base. If the handset is away from the base, press any key.
PAGING than 20 seconds between each key press. To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use, press PAGE on the base. The handset beeps for 1 minute. To stop it from beeping sooner, press any key on the handset or return the handset to the base. Press PAGE again to stop the paging at the base. MEMORY DIALING • Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory. • If you try to enter more than 16 digits, the phone beeps and exits the programming mode.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as alternate long distance or bank by phone), store each group of numbers in its own memory location. To use the stored special service information, dial the service’s main number first. Then, at the appropriate place in the call, press MEM and enter the memory location number (0–9) for the stored information. • With a headset connected, you make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset.
ˆ Answering System Operation USING THE MENU BUTTON Use MENU on the base to select function settings. Each time you press MENU, the system announces the function and its current setting. # of Presses 1. Press MENU twice. The system announces “Time”, then the currently set time and the day of the week.
Note: If power fails, the clock retains the current time. When the power is restored, it starts counting again from the time the power failed. SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS 2. Press SET. 3. Repeatedly press SKIP/; or :/ REPEAT until the desired number appears. 4. Press SET to store the setting. 5. Press PLAY/STOP to exit. You can select how long the system waits to answer a call — 2, 4, or 6 rings, or toll-saver.
RECORDING/DELETING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE Follow these steps to record your own outgoing message (less then 30 seconds in length). 1. Press MENU once. The system announces “Greeting message”, followed by the current outgoing message. #ý# appears. 2. Press MEMO/REC. The system announces “Record your greeting after the tone.” 3. When the tone sounds, speak your message. 4. When you finish your message, press MEMO/REC or PLAY/STOP. The system beeps and then plays back your message. 5. Press PLAY/STOP to exit.
• The system detects a busy signal or more than 7 seconds of silence. RECORDING A CONVERSATION • You pick up the system’s handset or any phone on the same phone line. The answering system lets you record both sides of a telephone conversation when you are talking with the handset. Note: When the system's message memory is full, the caller will hear the prerecorded announcement-only message ("Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.
announces the day and time of the call at the end of each message. “Messages have been deleted.” & appears in the message counter window. To play all messages after playing the new messages, press PLAY/STOP again. Note: You cannot delete new (unplayed) messages. If you try to delete all messages while you still have new messages, the system beeps and announces “Please play back all messages.” To skip to the next message, press SKIP/; while the message is playing.
3. Repeatedly press or hold down SKIP/; or :/REPEAT to change the number. message, press pound two. For help, press pound zero.” 4. Press SET to store the setting. The system announces the newly set code. If the system does not respond, try entering your code again. If you enter an incorrect code three times, the system beeps and hangs up. 5. Press PLAY/STOP. To check your code at any time, press MENU three times. The code appears in the message counter window, and the system announces it. 3.
Press # then To 8 Record a new outgoing message. The system announces “Record your greeting after the tone.” Press #8 again or #5 to stop recording. 9 Sets the system not to answer calls. 0 Announces the help guidance. • When the system is in remote operation, it stops all answering functions and the display on the base shows h9. The system resumes answering functions when it is no longer in remote command if you have not turned it off.
Problem The handset does not ring or receive a page. Suggestion Move the base away from other electrical devices and sources of noise. Move the handset closer to the base. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery power is too low, it does not have enough power to light the TALK/BATT indicator. See “Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 8.) The handset stops working or works poorly during a call.
FCC STATEMENT Your telephone complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. Upon request, you must provide the phone’s FCC registration number and REN to your telephone company. These numbers are on the bottom of the base. Note: You must not connect your telephone to: • connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver • contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone.
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Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
