43-5514.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM OWNER’S MANUAL 25-Channel Lighted Big Button Cordless Phone SP-514 Cat. No.
43-5514.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM 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.
43-5514.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM n Features Your RadioShack SP-514 25-Channel Lighted Big Button Cordless Phone offers the latest advances in cordless phone technology with large lighted keys for easy-to-see dialing. Its cordless operation lets you handle calls just about anywhere in your home or office. The SP-514 has these features: 25 Channels — automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call. You can also manually change channels during a call.
3-5514.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. We recommend you record your phone’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the base. Serial Number: __________________ READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of the base.
43-5514.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM n CONTENTS Installation ................................................................................. Selecting a Location ............................................................. Placing the Base on a Desk Top ........................................... Mounting the Base on a Wall ................................................ Installing and Charging the Battery Pack .............................. 6 6 7 8 9 Preparation ....................
43-5514.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Installation n Installation SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk top or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on the wall.
43-5514.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Installation PLACING THE BASE ON A DESK TOP Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk, shelf, or table. Antenna Modular Cord Jack POWER Jack Channel Slots (bottom of base) 1 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the modular cord jack on the back of the base. 2 Route the modular cord through the channel slot on the bottom of the base. 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the POWER jack on the back of the base.
43-5514.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Installation MOUNTING THE BASE ON A WALL Note: To mount the base directly on the wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base. Drill two holes 315/16 inches (100 mm) apart, one above the other. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 5/16 inch (7 mm) from the wall.
43-5514.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Installation INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The SP-514 is packaged with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. Before using your phone, you must install the battery pack and then charge it for 10 hours. Press down and slide off the compartment cover. Plug the battery connector into the socket inside the compartment. Then place the battery pack into the compartment and replace the cover. Note: The connector fits only one way.
43-5514.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Installation Notes: ² When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack, the phone might not work and you might hear a twobeep signal when you press PHONE. If this happens, return the handset to the base for about 30 seconds. This resets the security access protection code.
43-5514.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Preparation ² The supplied battery pack should last for about a year. When it loses its ability to fully recharge, order a replacement battery pack from your local RadioShack store (see “Replacing the Handset Battery Pack” on Page 24). n Preparation SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set the dialing mode for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, once the battery pack is fully charged, do this test.
43-5514.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation SETTING THE HANDSET’S RINGER You can turn off the handset’s ringer by setting RINGER on the side of the handset to OFF. Turn it back on by setting RINGER to ON . n Telephone Operation MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL To make a call, lift the handset and press PHONE. The keypad number, TONE ( ), and # buttons light.
43-5514.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation To end a call, place the handset on the base or press PHONE. The indicators turn off. Notes: ² If you press PHONE to hang up and the phone does not disconnect, move closer to the base then press PHONE again, or place the handset on the base. ² If you want to make a call but the handset is out of the base’s range, the handset beeps twice. Move the handset closer to the base and try again.
43-5514.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation CHANGING THE CHANNEL The SP-514 scans 25 channels (frequency pairs used between the base and the handset) and automatically selects a clear channel each time you make or receive a call. If you hear other conversations or excessive noise during a call, press CHANNEL on the handset to select a different channel. Note: If the handset is too far from the base, the channel might not change. Move closer to the base and try again.
43-5514.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of a switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting. For example, if you have Call Waiting, press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call. Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call.
43-5514.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services, such as bank-by-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services by following these steps. 1 Dial the service’s main number. 2 When the service answers, press TONE ( numbers you dial are sent as tone signals. ). Any additional 3 After you complete the call, return the handset on the base or press PHONE.
43-5514.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation To stop the handset from beeping before it automatically stops, press CHANNEL on the handset or PAGE/HANDSET LOCATOR on the base. Note: You cannot page the handset during a call. MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 10 numbers (up to 16 digits each) in memory, then dial a stored number by pressing PROG/MEM and one of the number buttons.
43-5514.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation 1 Press PROG/MEM. 2 Enter the number you want to store. (To store the last number you dialed, simply press REDIAL .) If you enter a wrong digit, press PHONE twice to exit the procedure. Then start over at Step 1. 3 Press PROG/MEM then press one of the number buttons (0–9). The SP-514 beeps three times. Note: If you receive a call while you are storing information in memory, press PHONE to answer the call. A tone sounds.
43-5514.fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Telephone Operation For a longer pause, hold down the number key until you hear additional beeps. Dialing a Memory Number Press PHONE. When you hear the dial tone, press PROG/MEM, then press the number button for the number you are calling. 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.
43-5514.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Troubleshooting n Troubleshooting We do not expect you to have any problems with your SP-514, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion The handset does not work. Move the handset closer to the base. Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected. Be sure the battery pack is connected and charged. Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
43-5514.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Troubleshooting Problem Call is noisy. Suggestion Do not place the base near appliances or large metal objects. Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position. Move the handset closer to the base. Keep the handset away from interference sources such as computers, remote control toys, wireless alarm systems, wireless intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
43-5514.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Troubleshooting Problem Can receive calls, but cannot make calls. Suggestion Set the dialing mode correctly for the type of service you have (see “Setting the Dialing Mode” on Page 11). 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. If you cannot find the problem, take your SP-514 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
43-5514.fm Page 23 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Care and Maintenance n Care and Maintenance Your SP-514 25-Channel Lighted Big Button Phone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the phone gently and carefully.
43-5514.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Care and Maintenance REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Installing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 9, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace the battery pack with a new 3.6 volt, 270 milliamp battery pack. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store.
43-5514.fm Page 25 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Care and Maintenance THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 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.
43-5514.fm Page 26 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM Care and Maintenance LIGHTNING Your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightning damage is not common.
43-5514.
43-5514.fm Page 28 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:47 PM 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.
