43-5522.fm Page 1 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM 2.4 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Dual Keypad Cordless Phone Please read before using this equipment.
43-5522.fm Page 2 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM ˆ Contents Features .................................................................................................................................. 6 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 8 Mounting the Phone ..........................................................................................................
43-5522.fm Page 3 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM 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.
3-5522.fm Page 4 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM • Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. • Your cordless phone operates on standard radio frequencies, as allocated by the FCC.
43-5522.fm Page 5 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 4.
43-5522.fm Page 6 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
43-5522.fm Page 7 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM Your phone has these features: 2.4 GHz Operation — provides longer range and less interference than many other cordless phones. Spread Spectrum Technology — spreads the signal across several frequencies for added security during phone conversations. Lighted Keypad — lights when you press any key or receive a call, making the phone easy to use, even in total darkness. Caller ID Memory — stores up to 50 Caller ID records.
43-5522.fm Page 8 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM ˆ Installation MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the phone on a desk or table, or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall. Select a location that is: jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store, or have the telephone company update the wiring for you. The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate jack).
43-5522.fm Page 9 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM On a Wall Plate or Wall 1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s lower tab slots, then press down on the bracket’s clips and insert them into the clip slots. 2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. 4. Route the adapter and modular cords through the grooves on the bracket.
43-5522.fm Page 10 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM 1. Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover. code, return the handset to the base for about 5 seconds. • Using a pencil eraser, clean the charging contacts on the handset and base about once a month. 2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. 3. Plug the battery pack's connector into the socket in the compartment, (the connector fits only one way), replace the battery pack, and replace the cover.
43-5522.fm Page 11 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM Important: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada.
43-5522.fm Page 12 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM SETTING THE DIALING MODE To set the base’s ringer volume, set RING VOL on the back of the base to OFF, LO, or HI. Set PULSE-TONE on the back of the base for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test after you charge the handset's battery pack. 1. Set PULSE-TONE to TONE. 2. Lift the handset and press TALK, or press SPEAKER. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Press any number other than 0.
43-5522.fm Page 13 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM 2. Press 2 or VOL/CID 9 to select CIDCW (Caller ID/Call Waiting). Follow these steps to store your area code. 1. Lift the handset and hold down CID. 3. Press SELECT/CHANNEL to change the Caller ID/Call Waiting setting. On or Off appears. 4. Return the handset to the base to store the new setting. STORING YOUR AREA CODE 2. Press 3 or VOL/CID Area Code. 3. Press SELECT/CHANNEL, then enter your three-digit area code.
43-5522.fm Page 14 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM SELECTING THE CHANNEL The phone has 30 channels. If the call seems to disconnect for no reason during a call, press SELECT/CHANNEL on the handset to select a different channel. Scanning appears while your phone searches for a clear channel. ADJUSTING THE HANDSET VOLUME To adjust the handset’s volume during a call, press VOL/CID 8 or 9 until you reach the desired volume level. Volume Maximum, Volume High, Volume Medium, or Volume Low appears.
43-5522.fm Page 15 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM • On the handset, press RDL/PAUSE after pressing TALK to dial the last number dialed. • The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial long-distance as well as local numbers. • The redial memory also holds pause entries. See “Entering a Pause” on Page 17. USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of a switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting.
43-5522.fm Page 16 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM When the person at the base answers, press TALK. The call is released from hold and transferred to the base. To transfer a call from the base to the handset, press INTCM/PAGE. The call is put on hold, and Paging and Hold appear. When the person with the handset answers, press SPEAKER. The call is released from hold and transferred to the handset.
43-5522.fm Page 17 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM To replace a stored number, store a new one in its place. Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handset’s Memory Follow these steps to edit or delete a memory number. 1. Lift the handset. 2. Hold down MEM until Memory Store and a list of memory location numbers appear. 3. Choose a memory location (01–20) by pressing a number or by repeatedly pressing VOL/CID 8 or 9. 4. Press SELECT/CHANNEL. A menu appears with the three options listed below.
43-5522.fm Page 18 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM Reviewing the Handset's Memory Numbers To review your handset's memory numbers, press MEM. The list of memory location numbers (01–20) appears with the name stored with each number (or if you did not store a name). To see the stored phone numbers, select the location you want to see using VOL/CID 8 or 9 or enter the location number, then press 7. An arrow to the right of the number means it is longer than 13 digits.
43-5522.fm Page 19 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM • You can use a handset holder (available from your local RadioShack store) to hang the handset on your belt for greater convenience. With a headset connected, you can make or answer calls as usual using the speakerphone or keys on the handset. When you finish using the headset, disconnect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack.
43-5522.fm Page 20 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM Display Unknown Name Description The caller is not within a Caller ID service area. or Unknown Number Incomplete Data Appears if there was an error during the transmission of Caller ID information. Occasional errors are normal. If the phone frequently displays Incomplete Data, contact your local telephone company or RadioShack store.
43-5522.fm Page 21 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM 3. Press SELECT/CHANNEL or INTCM/DEL. The phone beeps once. Follow these steps to delete all Caller ID records. Advanced Calling Services Feature Description Return Call The service retains the number of the party that called you last and automatically dials that number. Return call is useful if you miss an incoming call.
43-5522.fm Page 22 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM 4. Press TALK. The selected service number appears and is dialed. Note: You can display the programmed service number of each calling feature. At Step 2 above, press7 to view the number and 6 to return to the name display. Editing Advanced Service Names and Numbers You might need to change the number stored in any of the three service locations, for example, if your phone company uses different number sequences from the programmed ones.
43-5522.fm Page 23 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM Problem The handset stops working or works poorly during a call. Suggestion Move the handset closer to the base. Lift the base's antenna to a fully vertical position. Be sure the handset's battery pack is charged. (If the battery pack power is too low, the handset cannot display Low Battery.) Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone. Dropout or mute.
43-5522.fm Page 24 Tuesday, September 12, 2000 3:12 PM • Handle the phone gently and carefully. Do not drop it. • Keep the phone away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
