Radio Shack 43-141 User manual

Please read this User’s Guide before installing,
setting up and using your new phone.
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Handsets (2)
Base (1)
Charger (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
User’s Guide (1)
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Ni-MH Battery Packs (2)
(inside handset)
Modular Cord (1)
AC Adapters (2)
Belt Clips (2)
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43-141
Expandable • Caller ID
5.8GHz Digital Cordless Phone

Contents
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Features 6
Introduction 7
Important Information 8
FCC Statement 8
Surge Protection 10
Important Safety Instructions 10
Important Caller ID Information 11
Controls & Functions 12
Installation 14
Selecting a Location 14
Connecting the Phone Base 15
Installing the Charger 16
Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack 17
Notes on Recharging 17
Installing a Belt Clip 19
Using the Interface 20
Reading the Handset Display 20
The Standby Screen 20
Soft Key Function 21
Using the Four-Way Function Key 22
Using the Handset Menus 22
Entering Text from Your Handset 24

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Contents
Basic Setup 25
Changing the Dial Mode 25
Selecting a Language for the Display 25
Setting the Day and Time 26
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and
Call Waiting Deluxe 26
Activating the Key Touch Tone 27
Adjusting the LCD contrast 27
Setting the Animation Screen 27
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume 28
T-coil (Handset only) 28
Adding Optional Accessory Handsets 30
Ten Multi-Handset Expandability 30
Registering Accessory Handsets 30
Resetting Handsets 31
Setting Up Voice Mail 31
Setting the Voice Mail Signaling Tone 32
Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access 32
Resetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator 33
Setting up the Phonebook 34
Creating Phonebook Entries 34
Chain Dialing 35
Finding a Phonebook Entry 36
Editing Phonebook Entries 37
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook 37
Erasing Phonebook Entries 38

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Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station 38
Customizing Your Phone 39
Changing the Handset Banner 39
Selecting a Ring Tone 40
Activating Distinctive Ring 41
Activating Auto Talk 41
Activating Any Key Answer 41
Using Your Phone 42
Making a Call 42
Answering a Call 42
Hanging Up 43
Making a Call from the Phonebook 43
Making a Call with Speed Dial 43
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 44
Switching to the Speakerphone during a
Call using the Handset 44
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting 45
Using the Caller ID List 45
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 46
Deleting Caller ID Records 46
Using Call Waiting 47
Using Call Waiting Deluxe 48
Redialing a Number 49
Using the Redial List 49
Making a Call from a Redial Record 49
Deleting a Redial Record 50

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Contents
Finding a Lost Handset 50
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer 50
Placing a Call on Hold 50
Conferencing 51
Transferring a Call 51
Using Special Features 52
Muting the Ringer (One call only) 52
Muting the Microphone 52
Privacy Mode 53
DirectLinkTM Communication Feature 53
Intercom 54
Room Monitor 55
Tone Dialing Switch Over 56
Seven-Digit Dialing 57
Traveling Out of Range 57
Troubleshooting 58
Care 61
Service and Repair 61
Appendix: Handset-Base Registration 61
Glossary 63
Index 64
Memo 66
Limited One-Year Warranty 68

The Basics
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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.
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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
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NOTE
Cordless phones require AC power to operate.
When the power is off, you cannot make or receive
calls by using your phone. We recommend you
also have a mobile phone so you can still make and
receive calls in the event of an AC power failure.
IMPORTANT
Your phone operates on standard radio
frequencies as allocated by the FCC.
It is possible for other radio units operating
nearby on similar frequencies to unintentionally
intercept your conversation or cause interference.
This possible lack of privacy can occur with any
cordless phone.
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The Basics
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Important Information
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NOTES
You must not connect your phone to…
coin-operated systems
most electronic key telephone systems
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shock hazard, do not expose this product
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
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important operating and maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.

The Basics
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Surge Protection
Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk
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Check with local codes for possible special disposal
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