43-461.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM Cat. No. 43-461 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-461.fm Page 2 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack System 612 4-Line Speakerphone gives you a complete four-line telephone system with the most advanced features available. You can connect up to four telephone numbers to up to 12 different System 612 Speakerphones and use each phone as an extension telephone station for making and receiving calls.
43-461.fm Page 3 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM This telephone is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applicable FCC standards. Note: The System 612 Speakerphone requires three AAA batteries to protect numbers stored in memory in case of a power failure. For your records, we recommend you record the telephone’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the telephone.
3-461.fm Page 4 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM CONTENTS Installing the Speakerphone ................................................................................. 6 Installing the Backup Batteries .......................................................................... 7 Selecting a Location .......................................................................................... 7 Placing the Phone on a Desk Top ...............................................................
43-461.fm Page 5 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM Answering a Page ............................................................................................ 25 Transferring a Call ............................................................................................ 25 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 26 Care and Maintenance .........................................................................................
43-461.fm Page 6 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM INSTALLING THE SPEAKERPHONE To fully use the Speakerphone’s features, you must connect it to two separate telephone lines, each with its own telephone number. However, you can connect it to a single line. • If you do not have 2-line phone jacks, you can use 1-line modular phone jacks or combine up to four 1line modular phone jacks using 2line couplers (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 279-401, not supplied).
43-461.fm Page 7 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM INSTALLING THE BACKUP BATTERIES symbols (+ and –) marked inside the battery compartment. The System 612 requires AC power to operate. However, if AC power fails or you unplug the speakerphone, the three AAA backup batteries (not supplied) save stored information. We recommend you use alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555. Cautions: • Always use fresh batteries of the required size and type.
43-461.fm Page 8 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM Placing the Phone on a Desk Top Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk, shelf, or table. 3. Plug one end of the other supplied modular cord into the L3&4 jack on the bottom of the phone, then route the cord through the TELEPHONE LINE(S) slot. 1. Remove the stand from the bottom of the phone by pressing and holding in both spring tabs, then gently pulling the wide end of the stand and lifting it off. 2.
43-461.fm Page 9 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM Caution: The supplied AC adapter supplies 12V DC, delivers at least 300 mA, and has a plug that properly fits the telephone’s jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications might damage the telephone or the adapter. 5. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of the supplied stand into the upper slots near the center of the phone, push the wide end of the stand until it clicks into place, then place the Speakerphone on the desk. 6.
43-461.fm Page 10 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM 2. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of the supplied stand upward into the lower slots near the center of the phone, push the wide end of the stand until it clicks into place. 3. Plug one end of one of the supplied modular line cords into the L1&2 jack on the bottom of the phone, then route the cord through the TELEPHONE LINE(S) slot. 4.
43-461.fm Page 11 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM 8. Lift out the handset holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it back into place so it holds the handset. 6. Plug the modular cords’ other ends into the modular phone line jack(s) for Lines 1 through 4, then plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. 7. Align the keyhole slots on the back of the stand with the wall plate studs (or the screws in the wall), then carefully slide the phone down to secure it.
43-461.fm Page 12 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM SETTING THE SPEAKERPHONES’ STATION EXTENSION NUMBERS When you connect more than one Speakerphone, you must also set a different extension number for each station so you can use the paging and intercom features. SETTING THE DIALING MODE Follow these steps to set the phone for the type of service you have — tone or pulse. At each Speakerphone station: 1. Press PROGRAM. pears. 2. Press 1. Press PROGRAM. pears. 2. Press , then MEMORY ap- #. 3.
43-461.fm Page 13 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM SETTING THE DATE AND TIME To set the date and time, you must use the format MMDDWHHMMA. For example, to set December 25, Thursday, 3:30 PM, enter 122550330#. Use this table to find the values used by your telephone.
43-461.fm Page 14 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM Notes: If you make an invalid entry (such as 13 for the month), the previously stored time and date reappear. If this happens, start over at Step 1. ADJUSTING THE RINGER VOLUME This Speakerphone has four ringer volume levels — off, low, middle, and high — for each line. To adjust a line’s ringer volume, when that line rings, simply press VOLUME or VOLUME .
43-461.fm Page 15 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM USING THE TELEPHONE LINE STATUS The line status indicators to the left of each line button show that line’s status. To line lock your call again, press the line button again. A double ring sounds and all other internal stations are disconnected (if they joined your call) and locked out. MAKING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET Indicator Status 1. Lift the handset. The telephone automatically selects an available line, or press a line button to select that line.
43-461.fm Page 16 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM 4. When the call is over, press SPKR PHONE again to disconnect the call. ANSWERING A CALL USING HOLD To place a call on hold, press HOLD. You can then hang up the handset or use the other phone line without disconnecting the current call. To answer an incoming call, pick up the handset or press SPKR PHONE .
43-461.fm Page 17 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM USING PRIVACY If you do not want the person on the other end of the phone line to hear your conversation with someone else at your location, press PRIVACY. The PRIVACY indicator lights and the microphone turns off, but you can still hear the calling party. Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call. USING REDIAL You can quickly redial the last number you dialed from that station.
43-461.fm Page 18 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM USING AUTO REDIAL USING THE TIMER You can set your Speakerphone to automatically redial a number up to ten times. The telephone’s timer displays elapsed time in minutes and seconds, up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds. This helps you track how long each call lasts. 1. While the handset is on the cradle and SPKR PHONE is off, press an available line’s button. 2. Press PAUSE/REDIAL. The SPKR PHONE indicator flashes and the PRIVACY indicator lights.
43-461.fm Page 19 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM CONFERENCE CALLING both calls on hold (see “Using Hold” on Page 16). Conference calling lets you conduct 3way conversations with two outside callers, or with one outside caller and one or more other internal stations. To start the conference call again, while both calls are on hold, pick up one of the calls then press CONFERENCE. With Two Outside Callers Follow these steps to have a conference call with two outside callers. 1.
43-461.fm Page 20 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM USING DND (DO NOT DISTURB) You can lock out all incoming calls and pages when you do not want to be disturbed. Simply press DND/DELETE. DND appears on the display and your Speakerphone does not accept incoming calls, intercom calls, or pages (see “Using Intercom and Paging” on Page 23). But, you can still make calls and use the intercom from your telephone. To release DND, simply press DND/DELETE again.
43-461.fm Page 21 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM • To prevent unauthorized access to special services, we recommend you do not store a personal identification number in memory. 1. Press PROGRAM. pears. • For a lower memory position, press LOWER, then a memory button. MEMORY ap- The telephone rings and stores the number. Note: A double ring sounds if you made an error in storing the number or if the number exceeds 15 digits. If this happens, begin again at Step 1. 2.
43-461.fm Page 22 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM To clear a number stored in an upper memory position, press PROGRAM then the desired memory location button. To clear a number stored in a lower memory position, press PROGRAM, LOWER then the desired memory location button. The telephone rings once to indicate the number is cleared. Entering a Pause In some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9, for example) and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number.
43-461.fm Page 23 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM USING INTERCOM AND PAGING You can call other stations connected to the same phone line using either the intercom or paging feature. Using the Speakerphone’s intercom feature is like making a telephone call to another station. You can conduct a twoway conversation when the called station answers. 1. To use the intercom with the speakerphone, press INTERCOM. ICM appears on the display and the speakerphone turns on and sounds a steady tone.
43-461.fm Page 24 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM • If you do not dial the extension number within 10 seconds after pressing INTERCOM, the telephone sounds two rings and you must redial. To answer the intercom call, lift the handset, or turn on the speakerphone by pressing INTERCOM. To release the intercom call, press SPKR PHONE or hang up the handset. • You can use the upper memory position buttons to dial an extension number.
43-461.fm Page 25 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM The called station displays PAGE and your extension number, its PRIVACY indicator lights to show its microphone is turned off, and its speaker automatically turns on. 3. Lift the handset and speak your announcement, or just talk into the speakerphone. Note: You can change an individual page to an intercom call by pressing INTERCOM.
43-461.fm Page 26 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your Speakerphone, but if you do, these suggestions might help: • Be sure the Speakerphone is properly connected to the telephone line(s). • Be sure TONE/PULSE is correctly set. • Be sure the AC adapter is properly connected. • Be sure you have connected the same telephone number to the same line at every station. • Be sure fresh batteries are installed in the Speakerphone.
43-461.fm Page 27 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack System 612 4-Line Speakerphone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the Speakerphone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Speakerphone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the Speakerphone gently and carefully.
43-461.fm Page 28 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your Speakerphone causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
43-461.fm Page 29 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM The backup batteries hold the setup selections in memory as long as the batteries are fully charged. If the date, time, and extension number do not appear on the display after you re-connect a speakerphone, replace the batteries, then repeat the steps in “Setting the Speakerphone’s Station Extension Numbers” and “Setting the Dialing Mode” on Page 12, and “Setting the Date and Time” on Page 13.
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43-461.fm Page 32 Friday, August 13, 1999 8:52 AM 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.
