43-142 Expandable•Caller ID•Digital Answering System 5.8GHz Digital Cordless Phone What’s Included • • • • • • Handsets (2) Base (1) Charger (1) Quick Start Guide (1) User’s Guide (1) Wall Mount Adapter (1) • Ni-MH Battery Packs (2) (inside handset) • Modular Cord (1) • AC Adapters (2) • Belt Clips (2) Please read this User’s Guide before installing, setting up and using your new phone. www.radioshack.
Contents Features 6 Introduction 7 Important Information 8 FCC Statement Surge Protection 8 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Important Caller ID Information 11 Read This Before Installation 11 Controls & Functions 12 Installation 14 Selecting a Location Connecting the Phone Base Installing the Charger On a Wall Plate or Wall Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Recharging Installing a Belt Clip Using an optional Headset Using the Interface 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 Reading
Contents Selecting a Language Setting the Day & Time Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Activating the Key Touch Tone (Handset only) Adjusting the LCD Contrast Setting the Animation Screen (Handset only) Adding Optional Accessory Handsets 28 29 29 30 30 30 31 Ten Multi-Handset Expandability Registering Accessory Handsets Resetting Handsets 31 31 32 Setting up the Phonebook 33 Creating Phonebook Entries Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or
Contents Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID List Making a call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID Numbers Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record (Handset only) 44 44 44 45 45 46 46 48 48 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume 49 Adjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume T-coil (Handset only) 49 49 49 Finding
Contents Setting Up the Answering Machine Features Using the Answering Machine Interface Selecting the Language Your Greeting Setting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) Activating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) Using the Answering Machine Turning your Answering Machine On and Off Reviewing Messages Screening Calls Recording a Conversation Message Alert 59 59 60 61 61 64 64 65 65 65 66 66 68 70 71 73
The Basics Features Convenient Extension Placement — Lets you add up to eight additional accessory handsets (RadioShack 43-144) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call Waiting/Caller ID — Lets you answer a call even when you are on the phone; see who’s calling before you answer. Speakerphone — Lets you conduct a hands-free conversation using the handset speaker.
The Basics Introduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 5.8 GHz Digital Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to ten handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a handset to any room in your home or office that has an AC outlet. You can transfer outside calls to other handsets.
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 identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. Your phone is not intended to be used with partyline systems.
The Basics In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this phone.
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. Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone when storms approach to reduce the possibility of damage.
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: • caller’s number only • caller’s name only • caller’s name and number If you subscribe to Call Waiting and Caller ID, the system can show you the incoming caller information, even when you are already talking on the phone.
The Basics Controls & Functions Handset 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 14 15 16 10 11 17 5 12 13 1. 2. 3. 4. Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Belt Clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. New Message indicator 7. Handset Earpiece 8. Handset Display 9. Soft keys 10. /FLASH (talk/flash) key 11. (phonebook) key 18 19 20 21 22 12. /TONE key 13. /SPEAKER key 14. (up) key 15. (end call) key 16. (caller ID) key 17. (down) key 18. # (pound) key 19. MUTE key 20.
The Basics Base 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 10 11 12 13 1 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 21 22 1. 2. 3. Base Speaker Base Charging Contacts DND (do not disturb) key and LED 4. Base LCD 5. Soft Keys 6. (phonebook) key 7. (up) key 8. (caller ID) key 9. (down) key 10. /EXIT (play/stop/exit) key 11. / (repeat/skip) key 12. (delete) key 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
The Basics Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective film off the display. The film 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.
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. When there is an obstacle such as a metal or concrete wall between the handset and the base, the operation might be affected. Try to keep the path free from obstructions.
The Basics 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. AC adapter (supplied) To DC IN 9V To AC outlet Route the cord. 4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base of the phone. Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. CAUTION: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 350 mA (for the base)/210 mA (for the charger).
The Basics 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. 1. Drill two holes 3 15/16 inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 1/8 inch. 2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. 3. Route the adapter cord through the base’s groove. 4.
The Basics For direct wall mounting, route the telephone cord through the bracket’s groove. Then align the base’s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it. Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack in the handset. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack. Then charge it for about 15 - 20 hours. 1. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover. 2.
The Basics Notes on Recharging • If the battery pack becomes weak during a call, LOW BATTERY flashes. 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. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights when the handset is on the base or charger. • If the display is blank and the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery power might be too low to light the display.
The Basics Installing a Belt Clip To Attach the Belt Clip, insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To Remove the Belt Clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Using an optional Headset You can make or answer calls handsfree using an optional headset that has a 3/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store has a variety of headsets available. 1.
The Basics Using the Interface Reading the Handset 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 に Status Description Talk Appears when Privacy mode is turned on. Talk Appears while recording a conversation. Talk Appears when you mute the handset. Talk Appears when the handset speakerphone is in use. Talk Appears when T-coil mode is turned on. Indicates that the ringer is turned off.
The Basics Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon に Status Description Talk Appears when Privacy mode is turned on. Talk Appears while recording g a conversation. Talk Appears when you mute the base. Standby Appears when a new messages is received. Standby/ Talk Appears when the answering machine is turned off. Standby/ Talk Appears when the memory on the answering machine is full.
The Basics The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset and base display shows the following items: Handset Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handset ID appears here.
The Basics Soft Key Function “Soft” keys are keys that change functions while you operate your phone. There are three soft keys on each station. Soft keys allow you to: • • • • • Access the main menu Set up CIDCW options Store or edit phone numbers Remote answering operation Redial one of the last three numbers dialed The icon that appears directly above each soft key determines the function shown. For example, when the handset is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will access the redial list.
The Basics Using the Four-Way Function Key Your handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access View the the most commonly phonebook used features at the touch of a button. Press Four-way the left side of this key Function Key to open the phonebook. Press the right side of this key to access Caller ID information. Up View the Caller ID Down The up/down side of this key are also available to adjust the volume setting.
The Basics NOTES • If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. When setting Day and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes. • For GLOBAL SETUP, ANSW. SETUP, and DEREGISTER HS menu options on the handset (GLOBAL SETUP and ANSW. SETUP menu options on the base), make sure the line is not in use, and if you access from a handset, the handset is within range of the base. • Only one handset can change GLOBAL SETUP menu options at a time.
The Basics Entering Text from Your Phone You can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
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. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you cannot connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings: 1. Press the MENU soft key.
The Basics Setting the Day & Time To change the day and time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below. NOTE If you don’t press any keys for two minutes when setting the date and time, the phone will exit the menu. Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DAY & TIME submenu. 1. Press or soft key. to select the day of the week, and then the → 2. Press or to select hour, and then the → soft key. 3. Press or to select minute, and then the → soft key. 4.
The Basics Activating the Key Touch Tone (Handset only) Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off. 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. 2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3. Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting the LCD Contrast Contrast adjusts the handset and base LCD brightness. Choose one from the 10 levels for optimum viewing. 1.
The Basics Adding Optional Accessory Handsets Ten Multi-Handset Expandability Your phone supports up to ten handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. 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 calls. For example, you can have three-way conferencing (two handsets and one outside line) while on an intercom call using the other two handsets.
The Basics Resetting Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first reset the existing registration data. To reset, please follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. 2. DEREGISTER HS? appears. Move the cursor to select YES. Press the OK soft key. Or From the handset, press and hold and # for more than 5 seconds. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DEREGISTRATION COMPLETE appears.
Beyond the Basics Setting up the Phonebook Your phone allows you to store up to 100 names in your handset and base phonebook. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and CID with a total of 100 entries. Once you store 100 phonebook entries, CID information will not be stored and will only display at time of new incoming calls. When Phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones.
Beyond the Basics 4. Enter the number for this entry. Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears next. Use the number keypad, #/>, /TONE/<, or the DELETE soft key to enter the phone number ; the phone number can contain up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause between digits when it’s dialing (for example, to enter an extension or an access code), press the PAUSE soft key to insert a two-second pause. You will see a P in the display.
Beyond the Basics Finding a Phonebook Entry Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook, press and then press or on the four-way function key. Press and hold or on the four-way function key to scroll through the display quickly. You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter. Press and a number key (0, 2-9) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.
Beyond the Basics Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook (Handset only) 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. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number, then you will not be able to store it.) 1.
Beyond the Basics Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station You can transfer stored phonebook entries from one station to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. 1. When the phone is in standby, press . 2. Press the COPY soft key. 3. Use or on the four-way function key to select the station to which you want transfer the phonebook entry and then press the OK soft key. 4.
Beyond the Basics Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner (Handset only) 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. If you have more than one handset, you can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset-to-handset functions like intercom and DirectLink. The banner lets you customize the name your handset displays.
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 ring tone or melody.
Beyond the Basics Activating Distinctive Ring (Handset only) You can assign special ring 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 Distinctive ring to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling. To turn on Distinctive ring, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the DISTINCTIVE RING submenu. 2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3.
Beyond the Basics Using your Phone Making a Call 1. Press . 2. Listen for the dial tone. From the base 3. Dial the number. speakerphone OR 1. Dial the Number. 2. Press . 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Press /FLASH. From a cordless handset 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number. OR 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Dial the number. 3. Press /FLASH. 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Press . 3. Listen for the dial tone. From a 4.
Beyond the Basics Answering a Call From the base speakerphone From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone 1. Press . 1. Pick up the handset. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer when you remove the handset from the charging cradle.) 2. Press /FLASH. (If Any Key Answer is on, you can also press any number keypad.) 1. Pick up the handset. 2. Press . From the base speakerphone 1. Press . From a cordless handset 1. Press . From a handset speakerphone 1. Press .
Beyond the Basics Making a call from the Phonebook 1. When the phone is in standby, press phonebook. to open the 2. Scroll through the list with the or on the four-way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want to call. (See “Finding a Phonebook Entry” on page 35). 3. Press /FLASH or the number. on the handset or on the base to dial on the handset or on the base. Or 1. Press /FLASH or 2. Press to open the phonebook. 3.
Beyond the Basics Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press on the handset. To switch from a speakerphone call to a normal call, press . Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service's number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you choose to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods.
Beyond the Basics Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each station. Your phone shares up to 100 memory entries between your Phonebook and Caller ID. When the shared memory is full and when you store a new phonebook entry, the oldest Caller ID message is overwritten. Once you reach your maximum phonebook entries of 100, Caller ID information will not be stored (but it will still display when the call comes in).
Beyond the Basics 4. To add (or delete) a “1” at the beginning of the displayed phone number, press /TONE/<. To add (or remove) the stored area code, press #/>. 5. Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number. Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press the DELETE soft key. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To delete all the Caller ID numbers, go to the Caller ID list and press the DELETE soft key.
Beyond the Basics NOTES • To activate the feature, select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, the CIDCW submenu, and then CW ON/CWDX ON. See page 29. • If you don’t choose a CWDX option within 30 seconds, the phone returns to the call. • To return to the call, press the BACK soft key. 1. When you receive a Call Waiting call, press the CWDX soft key. 2. Move the cursor or use the number keypad 1-7 to select an option.
Beyond the Basics Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each station. 1. With the phone in standby, press the REDIAL soft key to open the redial list. 2. Use or to scroll through the redial list. 3. When you find the number you want to dial, press /FLASH or on the handset or on the base to dial the number. NOTES • If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory. • If the redial memory is empty, you will hear a beep.
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 and the base (off, low, high). With the phone in standby, use or on the four-way function key to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Speaker Volume Ear speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece speaker. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press (to make it louder) or (to make it softer).
Beyond the Basics To turn off the “T-coil” mode perform the following steps on your handset: While on a call: 1. Press and hold mute for at least 5 seconds or until a beep tone is heard. 2. The “T-coil” mode icon will no longer appear on the handset LCD display. NOTE Using the T-coil mode may shorten the amount of time you can talk on your handset between battery charges. Therefore it is recommended that the handset be returned to the charging cradle when not in use.
Beyond the Basics Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold 1. During a call, press INT’COM/HOLD on the station to place the caller on hold. If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display screen will read, LINE ON HOLD. 2. To return to the party on hold, press /FLASH or on a handset or on the base. The phone will return to the holding party. NOTES • You can only place a caller on hold for 5 minutes.
Beyond the Basics Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. 1. During a call, press INT’COM/HOLD. 2. Use or to select the station you want to transfer the call to, then press the OK soft key. The call will automatically be placed on hold, and a paging tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press /FLASH or on the initiating handset or on the base. 3. When another station accepts the transferred call, your call will be disconnected.
Beyond the Basics Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All calls) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all registered handsets and the base. With the phone in standby, press and hold DND on the base. You will hear a confirmation tone and the DND LED illuminates. To cancel, press DND again. You can also mute the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressing DND on the base. NOTE If the answering machine is off, it will automatically turn on when you activate DND.
Beyond the Basics Privacy Mode If you don’t want another station to interrupt you while on a call, you can turn on privacy mode. As long as your station is in privacy mode, other stations won’t be able to join your call or make any calls of their own. 1. While on a call, press the MENU soft key. Select the PRIVACY MODE submenu. 2. PRIVACY MODE ON will appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will appear and remain in the display until the feature is turned off.
Beyond the Basics Making a DirectLink Call 1. To call another handset with DirectLink, press the DirectLink soft key. 2. Select the handset you want to call by pressing the number key (0-9). If the handset is out of range or not in DirectLink operation, the display shows OUT OF RANGE. To exit DirectLink, press the CANCEL soft key. 3. On the receiving handset, press the ANSWER soft key or /FLASH.
Beyond the Basics 1. Press /FLASH, INT’COM/HOLD, or the ANSWER soft key on the handset (or INT’COM/HOLD, , or the ANSWER soft key on the base). Or press a number key, /TONE/<, or #/> (when Any Key Answer is enabled), or pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is on). 2. To hang up an intercom page, press the END soft key or on either handset (or INT’COM/HOLD on the base). NOTES • If the party is busy, the handset returns to standby.
Beyond the Basics NOTES • This telephone system is not intended to replace an AC powered room monitoring system. The length of time that a handset can monitor a room is limited to the talk time remaining on the handset battery (5 hours or less). • This feature only works when both handsets are within range of the base. • If the party is out of range, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display and the operation will be canceled.
Beyond the Basics 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 into your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you’ll only see the 7-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code, you’ll see all 10 digits. To enter an area code, follow the steps below: 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the AREA CODE submenu. 2.
Beyond the Basics Setting Up the Answering Machine Your phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo.
Beyond the Basics Using the Answering Machine Interface Using Handset and Base Menus You can set up your answering machine's primary features from the base or handset. The menu options of the base have voice prompt. When the phone is in standby, press the MENU soft key and then scroll down and select ANSW. SETUP. Press the OK soft key. Use or to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options. Select the option by pressing the OK soft key.
Beyond the Basics Selecting the Language You can select the language (English and Spanish for USA models or English and French for Canadian models) of your answering machine announcements. The default answering machine language is English. From the base or handset: 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the LANGUAGE submenu and press the OK soft key. 2. Move the cursor to choose a language. 3. for USA models: Choose ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). 4.
Beyond the Basics To record a personal greeting From the base 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the RECORD GREETING submenu and press the OK soft key. 2. Press the START soft key. 3. The answering machine announces, "Record Greeting", begin recording after the announcement. 4. The message counter on the base displays "30", and then begins to count down. 5. When you finish recording, press the STOP soft key, /EXIT.
Beyond the Basics Selecting a Greeting (Base only) 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. 1. With the phone in standby, press the MENU soft key. Select ANSW. SETUP menu option, then the SELECT GREETING submenu and press the OK soft key. The answering machine plays the current greeting. 2. To keep this greeting, do nothing. 3.
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 machine 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 machine picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
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: 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. 2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3. Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Call Screening Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message.
Beyond the Basics Using the Answering Machine The message counter on the LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you that you have not yet listened to. The answering machine plays your new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. NOTE Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time.
Beyond the Basics From the base From the handset Turning 1. With the phone in standby, press . Off 2. The phone announces "Answering System is off." 3. appears. 67 1. With the phone in standby, press the soft key on the handset. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the answering machine announces the time, and the number of new and old messages. 2. Press 9 at any time during the announcement. The answering machine announces "Answering System is off.
Beyond the Basics Reviewing Messages When you have a new message, the new message LED on the handset blinks. The LED stops blinking when you listen to all of your new messages. The answering machine will play your new messages first. After you play all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. You can review your messages from the base or from the handset: From the base From the handset Playing your messages Press /EXIT. The answering machine announces the number of new and old messages.
Beyond the Basics From the base From the handset Skipping a message Press or the soft key to go to the beginning of the next message. Press and hold to fast forward through the current message. Press /3 to go to the beginning of the next message. Deleting a message While a message is playing, press or the DELETE soft key to delete it. The message is permanently deleted. While a message is playing, press /4 to delete it. The message is permanently deleted.
Beyond the Basics NOTES • You cannot delete unheard messages. If you try to delete messages before listening to them, the answering machine will beep and say “Please playback all messages.” • If you press or the soft key on the base during the first two seconds (or press /1 on the handset during the first four seconds) of a message, the answering machine goes back to the previous message. Screening Calls Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone.
Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation You can record a conversation between 2 seconds and 10 minutes long from the handset or the base. These recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, will appear on the base LCD and recording will be terminated. You can not record intercom conversations with this feature. From the base From the handset Starting a recording 1. During a 1.
Beyond the Basics NOTES • 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 determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines. • If the recording memory is full, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display. You cannot record a conversation until you clear some messages from the memory.
Beyond the Basics Stopping a memo From the base From the handset 1. Press the STOP soft key. 2. You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine returns to standby. 1. Press 7. 2. You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine waits for your next command. 3. Press /2 to hear the message you just recorded or to exit and return to standby. Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message.
Beyond the Basics Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine You can access your answering machine while you are away from home to check, play, delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or to turn your answering machine on and off. NOTES • The answering machine will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the command-waiting mode. To continue playing your messages, press 0 then 2 again within 15 seconds.
Beyond the Basics Remote Commands Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a Message* 0 then 2 Playback Messages 0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 4 Deleting a Message 0 then 5 Stop Operation 0 then 6 Answering Machine On 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop** 0 then 8 Greeting Record/Stop** 0 then 9 Answer Machine Off 1 then 0 Help Guidance * To Repeat a Message, press 0 then 1 within four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 0 then 1 after four seconds to repeat the current message.
Beyond the Basics Troubleshooting Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base. Your unit ships from the manufacturer with a preset security code. Resetting this code is not normally necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a manufacturer’s Call Center Representative, you can change the code by: 1.
Beyond the Basics Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The CHARGE/ IN USE LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one handset) and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset are clean. The audio sounds weak.
Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID does not display. • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is current.
Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion The • Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged in. answering • Make sure that the answering machine is machine does turned on. not work. • Make sure that the message record time is not set to Announce only (see page 64). Messages are incomplete. • The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message. • The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages.
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. Service and Repair If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Beyond the Basics 1. On the handset, press and hold and # at the same time for more than five seconds. You will hear a confirmation tone. The handset will clear its registration information from the base, and then delete its own base information. 2. On the base you want to use, disconnect the AC adapter. 3. While holding FLASH/FIND HANDSET, connect the AC adapter. Keep pressing FLASH/FIND HANDSET until the CHARGE/IN USE indicator starts to blink. 4.
Beyond the Basics Glossary Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of ten 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. CID — Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and it is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service, you can see the name and number of incoming callers.
Index Index A Accessory handsets Animation screen Answering a call Answering machine Message alert Reviewing messages Screening calls Setting up Turning on and off When away from home Any key answer Area code Auto talk B Banner Battery Belt clip C D 31 30 42 59 65 68 65 59 66 74 40 58 40 38 18 20 Caller ID 44 CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 29, 44 CWDX (Call Waiting Deluxe) 29, 46 Deleting Caller ID numbers 46 Making a call from a record 45 Storing a record in the phonebook 36 Using the list 45 Ca
Index M Making a call Message alert Muting the microphone Muting the ringer O Out of range 41 65 53 53 58 P Personal identification number (PIN) Phonebook Copying entries Creating a new entry Deleting entries Editing an entry Finding an entry Making a call from the phonebook Storing a Caller ID record Storing a redial number Privacy mode 65 33 37 33 36 35 35 43 Tone Volume Room monitor S Screening calls Security code Seven-digit dialing Soft key Speaker volume Speed dial T T-Coil Tone dialing
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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.
