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ˆ Contents Important Information ........................ 4 Features ............................................... 8 Preparation ........................................ Installing Batteries/Setup ............. Connecting AC Power ................. Connecting the CID ..................... Connecting to a Single-Line Phone ................ Connecting to an Answering Machine .............. Mounting the CID ......................... Adjusting the Display Contrast .... 10 10 13 14 Operation ................
Troubleshooting ................................ 29 Care ............................................. 30 ˆ Important Information To use this Caller ID (CID), you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service. Where Caller ID is offered, one or more of the following options are generally available: • caller's number only • caller's name only • caller's name and number Your CID displays the caller's name only if that option is available in your area.
FCC INFORMATION We have designed your CID to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each CID (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the device's ringer equivalence number or REN. The REN is on the bottom of the Caller ID. If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line, add up all of the RENs.
• most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your CID causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect 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.
operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: • Reorient or relocate the TV or radio's receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV. • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV. Contact your local RadioShack store if the problem continues.
ˆ Features Your RadioShack CID 2903 Caller ID (CID) is the latest in telephone technology. The CID displays the caller's telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the current date and time, as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers. (The date and time are set with your first incoming Caller ID call.
Call Waiting Indicator — displays the Caller ID information for Call Waiting calls. Call Summary — displays the number of calls you received. Message Waiting — displays when you have a voice mail message (if you subscribe to the message waiting service from your local phone company). Note: The Message Waiting feature does not work with stutter dial tone service. Check with your telephone company for the type of service you have.
ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES/ SETUP Your CID requires four AAA batteries (not supplied) to protect its memory when AC power fails or is disconnected. For the longest life and best performance, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
When replacing the batteries, make sure the CID is unplugged from the telephone line and AC power, and unplug both modular line cords from the back of the CID. Note: When replacing the batteries, have fresh ones on hand before you begin. If you do not install the new batteries within 2 minutes after removing the old ones, you will lose the time, date, and area code stored in the CID. (The Caller ID information, however, remains stored in the CID's memory.) 1.
9 to set the digit. The second 3 flashes. REVIEW Notes: • If you make a mistake while setting the area code, press DELETE. The cursor moves to the previous digit of the area code. Then repeat Step 4 to reset the area code. • If you do not press any key within 2 minutes in this step or Step 5, the CID automatically sets the area code to 000. If this happens, press and hold REVIEW 8 and 9 simultaneously until 6(7 $5($ &2'( appears. Then reset the area code.
7. Close the cover and secure it with the screw. When %$71#/2: flashes or the display dims, replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them. Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage your CID. Note: If you replaced the batteries, reconnect the phone line, AC adapter, and the phone. CONNECTING AC POWER Cautions: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 200 mA.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the CID before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the CID. To power the CID, plug the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the DC9V 200mA jack on the back of the CID. Then connect the other end of the adapter to a standard AC outlet. CONNECTING THE CID The CID connects to any modular phone jack and your phone. You can also connect it to an answering machine.
Connecting to an Answering Machine 1. Disconnect the phone line cord from the answering machine's jack. Then plug it into the CID's LINE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the CID's PHONE jack. 3. Plug the cord's other end into the answering machine's jack. 4. Set your answering machine to answer after two or more rings (see “Receiving and Storing Calls” on Page 17).
MOUNTING THE CID You can place the CID directly on a flat surface with the supplied stand. Or, you can mount it on a wall. Follow these steps to mount the CID on a wall. 1. Turn the CID over, then press in the upper tabs and remove the stand. 2. Select a location near the phone line jack and mark the mounting screw locations 23/4 inch (69 mm) apart on the wall. 3. Drill two 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) holes in the wall at the marked locations. 4. Thread a screw into each hole until the head extends 1/8-inch (3.
5. Align the two screws with the keyholes on the bottom of the CID. Slide the CID down onto the screws to secure it. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Your CID has four display contrast settings. To lighten or darken the display, repeatedly press CONTRAST on the back of the CID. &2175$67 and the level 4,5, 6, or 7 briefly appear. ˆ Operation RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS Caller ID is a service provided by your telephone company.
The display also shows if caller information is not available or if the number is blocked by the sender (see “Displayed Call Information” on Page 20). Your CID saves up to 80 call records, then replaces the oldest call record with each new one. The indicator displays during an incoming call, and 1(:#&$//+6, appears. The Caller ID record appears for about 20 seconds, then the Caller ID and new Caller ID record totals appear.
flash, indicating that a new call is being received. If the indicator displays while the phone is ringing and you see 35,9$7( &$//(5, the caller is blocking their name and telephone number from being sent. If you receive more than one call from the same phone number, 5(3($7 &$// counter and the number of calls appear. If your phone company sends information indicating that the incoming call is long distance, /21*#',671#&$// appears.
Notes: • If no call information is stored, 12 &$//6 appears when you press REVIEW 8 or 9. • If you do not press a button within 20 seconds, the CID automatically returns to the time and date display. • After you review all calls, (1' 2) /,67 appears. Press REVIEW 8 or 9 to view the calls again. DISPLAYED CALL INFORMATION Display Description ;;#727$/#1(:#;; Appears as new calls are received. XX is the number of total calls and new calls.
Display Description 35,9$7(#&$// Appears when the caller blocked the number from being sent. 3ULYDWH#FDOOHU Appears when the caller blocked their name and number from being sent. (1'#2)#/,67 Appears when you have reached the end of your call records. Press REVIEW 8 or 9 to view the calls again. 8QNQRZQ#FDOO Appears when the caller is not within a CID service area. The number is unknown. 81.12:1#&$//(5 Appears when caller is not within a Caller ID service area. No caller name and number appear.
Display Description 12#&$//6 Appears when there are no records in the CID’s memory. 06*#:$,7,1* Appears when a message is waiting (if you subscribe to your phone company’s message waiting service). 6(7#$5($#&2'( Prompts you to set the area code (see “Installing Batteries/ Setup” on Page 10). /21*#',671#&$// Appears when phone company sends the information indicating that the incoming call is long distance.
Display Description 86H#5(YLHZ#.H\ Appears after you press CALLBACK, and flashes alternately with 'LDO#PHQX. 'LDOLQJ Appears when you press CALLBACK and the CID is dialing a Caller ID record. 3,&.#83#3+21( Appears after the CID dials a number when you press CALLBACK. (5525 Appears if the Caller ID information is garbled, or if there was an error during the transmission of Caller ID information.
1. Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 or 9 until you see the call record you want to delete. 2. Press DELETE twice. The CID deletes that record and automatically renumbers the remaining call records. After 20 seconds, the time and date appear. Deleting All CID Records To delete all Caller ID records, wait until the CID shows the clock display, then hold down DELETE. (5$6( $// flashes, then the CID beeps once and returns to the normal time display.
If the phone number's area code matches the area code you stored, the CID provides you four dialing patterns. • 8-digit number (1 plus the phone number) • 10-digit number (area code plus the phone number) • 11-digit number (1 plus the area code plus the phone number) • 7-digit number If the phone number's area code does not match the area code you stored, you can select to dial or not to dial 1 before the phone number. Follow these steps to dial a number from a Caller ID record. 1.
2. Press CALLBACK. ',$/,1* 0(18 and 86(#5(9,(:#.(< alternately flash on the display. 3. Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 or 9 to select the desired dialing patterns. 4. Press CALLBACK. ',$/,1* and the phone number appear. After the CID dials the number, 3,&.#83#3+21( appears. 5. To complete the call, pick up the phone within 10 seconds after you see 3,&.#83#3+21(. If you do not pick up the phone within 10 seconds, 3,&.# 83#3+21( disappears and the CID does not complete the call.
sounds 2 quick beeps each time the phone rings until you answer the call. Also, the CID protects VIP call records so you cannot delete them by mistake. Note: To delete a VIP call record, you must first unmark it using the steps in “Unmarking a VIP Call Record” on Page 28 then delete it using the steps in “Deleting Individual CID Records” on Page 23. Marking a VIP Call Record Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 or 9 until you see the call record you want to mark as a VIP call.
another VIP call record, you must first delete an existing one. To review VIP call records, repeatedly press REVIEW 8 or 9. The call records appear in the order you entered them. Unmarking a VIP Call Record Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 or 9 until you see the VIP call record you want to unmark. Hold down CALLBACK until 35,25,7<#&$// disappears. The CID beeps once and unmarks the call record.
ˆ Troubleshooting If your CID stops operating properly, these suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion Display is blank. Make sure the batteries are correctly installed and the AC adapter is plugged in. Adjust the contrast (see “Adjusting the Display Contrast” on Page 17). You have an incoming call, but do not receive any Caller ID information. You answered the call before the CID received the call information. Wait until your phone rings at least once before answering a call.
CARE Keep the CID dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the CID only in normal temperature environments. Handle the CID carefully; do not drop it. Keep the CID away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the CID’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
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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.
