Radio Shack 43-143 User manual

Please read this Owner’s Manual before installing,
setting up, and using your new phone.
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43-143
5.8 GHz Expandable
2-Line Corded/Cordless Telephone
with Answering System & Caller ID
Corded Handset (1)
Cordless Handset (1)
Base (1)
Charger (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Owner’s Manual (1)
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Ni-MH Battery Pack (1)
(inside handset)
Handset Cord (1)
Modular Cord (1)
AC Adapters (2)
Belt Clip (1)
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Corded Handset (1)
Ni-MH Battery Pack (1)
In this Package
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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
Read This Before Installation 11
Controls & Functions 12
Installation 14
Selecting a Location 14
Connecting the Phone Base 15
Installing the Charger 17
Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack 17
Notes on Recharging 18
Installing a Belt Clip 19
Using the Interface 20
Reading the Cordless Handset Display 20
Reading the Base Display 21
The Standby Screen 22
Soft Key Function 23
Using the Four-Way Function Key 24
Using the Handset and Base Menus 25
Entering Text from Your Phone 26
Basic Setup 27
Selecting a Telephone Line 27
Changing the Dial Mode 27
Selecting a Language for the Display 28
Setting the Date and Time 28
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe 29
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Activating the Key Touch Tone 29
Adjusting the LCD contrast 30
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece
and Speaker Volume 30
T-coil (Cordless Handset Only) 31
Adding Optional Accessory Handsets 32
Ten Multi-Handset Expandability 32
Registering Accessory Handsets 32
Resetting the Handsets 33
Setting up the Phonebook 34
Creating Phonebook Entries 34
Finding a Phonebook Entry 36
Editing Phonebook Entries 37
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook 37
Erasing Phonebook Entries 38
Deleting All Phonebook Entries 38
Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station 39
Customizing Your Phone 40
Changing the Handset Banner (Cordless Handset Only) 40
Selecting a Ring Tone 41
Activating Personal Ring (Cordless Handset Only) 42
Activating Auto Talk (Cordless Handset Only) 42
Activating Any Key Answer (Cordless Handset Only) 42
Using Your Phone 43
Power Failure Operation (Line 1 Only) 43
Two Line Operation 43
Making a Call 44
Answering a Call 46
Hanging Up 46
Making a Call from the Phonebook 47
Chain Dialing from the Phonebook 48
Making a Call with Speed Dial 48
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 49
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Switching to the Speakerphone during a
Call using the Cordless Handset 49
Switching between the Base Speakerphone
and Corded Handset During a Call 49
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting 50
Using the Caller ID List 50
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 51
Deleting Caller ID Records 52
Using Call Waiting 53
Using Call Waiting Deluxe 54
Redialing a Number 55
Using the Redial List 55
Making a Call from a Redial Record 55
Deleting a Redial Record 56
Finding a Lost Handset 57
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer 57
Placing a Call on Hold 57
Conferencing 58
Transferring a Call 59
Using Special Features 60
Do Not Disturb (All Calls) 60
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) 61
Muting the Microphone 61
Privacy Mode 61
DirectLinkTM Communication Feature 62
Intercom 63
Room Monitor 64
Tone Dialing Switch Over 65
Seven-Digit Dialing 66
Traveling Out of Range 66
Inuse Line Setup (Base only) 67
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Setting Up the Answering Machine 69
Features 69
Using the Answering Machine Interface 69
Selecting a Language for Announcements 71
Your Greeting 71
Recording a Personal Greeting 71
Selecting a Greeting 72
Deleting Your Personal Greeting (Base Only) 73
Setting the Number of Rings 74
Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only) 74
Activating the Message Alert 75
Activating Call Screening 75
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identication Number (PIN) 76
Using the Answering Machine 76
Turning Your Answering Machine On and Off 76
Reviewing Messages 78
Screening Calls 81
Recording a Conversation 81
Recording a Voice Memo 83
Message Alert 84
Remotely Accessing Your Answering Machine 84
Troubleshooting 86
Care 90
Service and Repair 90
Appendix: Handset-Base Registration 90
Glossary 92
Index 93
Memo 95
Limited One-Year Warranty 96
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Features
Two-line operation — lets you have one handset talking on
Line 1 while corded handset on the base talks on Line 2 (you
must have a two-line subscription from your phone company).
Corded Handset — lets you make/receive calls even if there is
a power failure.
Convenient Extension Placement — lets you add up to nine
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 and base speaker.
Ample Talk and Standby Time — The supplied battery (when
fully charged) provides about ve hours of talk time or seven
days of standby time.
Personal Ring — Allows you to assign a personal ringer to
certain memory locations. When an incoming call is received
and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of
the memory locations, the distinctive ring that has been stored
for that particular caller sounds.
Message Alert — beeps when you have a new incoming
message.
Call Screening — lets you listen as a caller leaves a message.
Memo Recording — lets you leave messages for yourself
or others in your home or ofce, or record your phone
conversations.
Handset Remote Operation — lets you use the handset to
listen to your incoming messages.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 5.8 GHz Multi-
Handset Expandable 2-Line Corded/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 any room in your home or ofce that has an AC
outlet. No more running around the house to answer the phone!
You can transfer outside calls to the base or the handset. If you
subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID, the phone shows you the
incoming caller information, even when you are already talking
on the phone.
The digital answering machine stores up to 12 minutes of
messages (for each line) on a computer chip and records day
and time information for each message. This gives you advanced
capabilities over tape-based answering machines:
You can delete individual messages and save the rest.
There are no tapes to bother with and no tape mechanisms to
wear out.
The remote operation feature lets you operate your answering
machine from a touch-tone phone (or from a rotary phone with a
pocket tone dialer).
NOTES
Corded handset does not need AC power to
operate. It allows you to make/receive calls if
there is an AC power failure.
Cordless phones require AC power to operate.
When the power is off, you cannot make or
receive calls by using your cordless handset.
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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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Important Information
This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all
applicable UL and FCC standards.
FCC Statement
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and
the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information,
a product identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone
company. Your phone is not intended to be used with party-
line systems. Connection to party line service is subject to state
tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission, or corporation commission for information.
NOTES
You must not connect your phone to…
coin-operated systems
most electronic key telephone systems
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The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be
connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should
not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the local telephone company. For products approved
after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product
identier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits
represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03
is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown
on the label.
If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add
up all of the RENs. If the total is more than ve (three in rural
areas), your telephones might not ring. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the line.
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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 noties you as soon as possible and advises you of
your right to le a complaint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this phone. The telephone company noties you of
these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to
prevent interruption of your telephone service.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this phone.
To ensure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria
for the amount of radio frequency energy various products
may produce depending on their intended usage. This product
has been tested and found to comply with the FCC’s exposure
criteria. The FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when
used with the RadioShack accessories supplied or designed
for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be
avoided.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re 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.
The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage within this product’s
enclosure that might be of sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that
important operating and maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
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Surge Protection
Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk
of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current.
These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can
damage your telephone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live
in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that
you unplug your phone when storms approach to reduce the
possibility of damage.
Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and injury to persons, including the following:
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Caller ID Information
To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, you must be in an area where
those services are available and you must subscribe to those
services through your local phone company.
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally
available:
caller’s number only
caller’s name only
caller’s name and number
If you subscribe to Call Waiting and Caller ID, the system can
show you the incoming caller information, even when you are
already talking on the phone.
Read This Before Installation
We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations
when you can connect it to most phone lines. However, each
device that you connect to the telephone line draws power
from the line. We refer to this power draw as the phone’s ringer
equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of your
phone.
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Controls & Functions
Handset
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Handset Antenna
Headset Jack Cover
Belt Clip Hole
Speakerphone Speaker
and Ringer
Handset Battery
Compartment
New Message indicator
Handset Earpiece
Handset Display
Soft keys
/FLASH key (talk/ash)
key (phonebook)
/TONE key
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SPEAKER key
key (up)
key (end call)
key (caller ID)
key (down)
#key (pound)
REDIAL/PAUSE key
INT’COM/HOLD key
(intercom/hold)
Handset Microphone
Handset Charging Contacts
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Base
1. Base Corded Handset
2. Base Speaker
3. Corded Handset Cord
4. Base Display
5. Soft keys
6. key (phonebook)
7. key (up)
8. key (caller ID)
9. key (down)
10. DND (do not disturb) key
and indicator
11. LINE 1 key and indicator
12. LINE 2 key and indicator
13. key (speaker) and
indicator
14. Base Microphone
15. #key (pound)
16. /TONE key
17. FLASH/FIND HANDSET
key
18. INT’COM/HOLD key
(intercom/hold)
19. DC IN 9V power jack
20. TEL LINE 1/2 phone jack
21. TEL LINE 2 phone jack
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EXIT/PLAY STOP
DELETE
REPEAT SKIP
ANSWER ON/OFF
Answering Machine Keys
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Installation
Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective lm off the
display. The lm protects the base and cordless handset window
during shipment and is not necessary for use.
Selecting a Location
You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table. Select a
location that is:
near an accessible AC outlet
near a telephone line jack
out of the way of normal activities
away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal
walls or ling cabinets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and room
monitors
away from other cordless phones
NOTES
If your home has specially wired alarm
equipment connected to the telephone line, be
sure that installing the system does not disable
your alarm equipment.
If you have questions about what will disable
alarm equipment, contact your telephone
company or a qualied installer.
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The location of the base affects the cordless handset’s range.
If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which
provides the best performance.
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The cordless handset antenna is located on the
back, above the ringer speaker. For maximum
communication range, do not hold the handset
in such a way as to cover the antenna by your
hand. Also, place the handset in the upright
position while not in use so the antenna can pick
up the signals from the base.
When there is an obstacle such as a metal or
concrete wall between the handset and the base,
the operation might be affected. Try to keep the
path free from obstructions.
Your telephone connects directly to a modular
telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring does not have a
modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and
adapters (available at your local RadioShack store), or have the
telephone company update the wiring for you. You must use
compatible modular jacks that are compliant with Part 68 of FCC
Rules.
NOTE
The USOC number of the jack to be installed is
RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate jack).
Connecting the Phone Base
1. Connect the corded
handset cord to left
side of the base and to
the corded handset.
Route the curl cord
inside the molded
wiring channel as
shown.
Correct
Incorrect
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2. Plug one
end of the
supplied long
modular cord
into the TEL
LINE jack on
the bottom of
the base.
3. Insert the
supplied AC
adapter’s barrel
plug into the
DC IN 9V jack
on the bottom
of the base.
4. Route the
adapter’s cord
and modular
cord through the strain relief slot on
the base of the phone.
5. Plug the other end of the modular
cord into a modular phone line jack.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
7. Set the base on a desk or tabletop. Place the base corded
handset on the base.
CAUTION: You must use a Class 2 power source
that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 350 mA
(for the base)/210 mA (for the charger). Its center
tip must be set to positive and its plug must t the
phone’s DC IN 9V jack. The supplied adapter meets
these specications. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specications could damage the
phone or the adapter.
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Installing the Charger
You can power the charger using the supplied 9V, 210mA AC
adapter.
Insert the supplied AC
adapter’s barrel plug
into the DC IN 9V jack
on the bottom of the
charger.
Route the cord
through the strain
relief slot and plug
the adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack
The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
(Ni-MH) battery pack in the cordless handset. Before using your
phone, you must connect the battery pack. Then charge it for
about 15 - 20 hours.
Press down and slide off the
battery compartment cover.
Lift the battery pack out of
the compartment.
Plug the battery pack’s connector
into the socket in the compartment
(the connector ts only one way).
Then place the battery pack in the compartment.
Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the charger
face forward. The CHARGE indicator on the base lights.
Recharge the battery pack when LOW BATTERY ashes on the
display.
If you have any trouble replacing the battery pack, take the
phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Notes on Recharging
If the battery pack becomes weak during a call, LOW BATTERY
ashes. When this happens, you cannot make a call until you
recharge the battery pack.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the battery pack is properly
connected before charging. The CHARGE indicator
lights when the handset is on the charger.
If the display is blank and the phone does not work, recharge
the battery pack. (The battery power might be too low to light
the display.)
About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keeping
the handset off the charger until LOW BATTERY ashes on
the display. Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge.
Using a damp cloth, clean the charging contacts on the handset
about once a month.
If you are not going to use your phone for an extended period,
disconnect the battery pack. This increases the battery pack’s
usable life.
The supplied battery pack should last for about a year. If the
battery pack does not hold a charge for more than two hours
after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 750
mAh battery pack with a connector that ts the socket in the
battery compartment.
You can order a replacement battery pack through your local
RadioShack store. Install the new battery pack and charge it for
about 15 - 20 hours.
WARNING:
Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and
properly.
Do not burn or bury it. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Danger! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
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Installing a Belt Clip
To Attach the Belt Clip
Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side
of the cordless handset. Press down until it
clicks.
To Remove the Belt Clip
Pull either side of the belt clip to release the
tabs from the holes.
Using an Optional Headset
You can make or answer calls handsfree using an optional
headset that has a 3/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug. Your local
RadioShack store has a variety of headsets available.
To connect the headset, gently ip open
the rubber headset jack cover on the
side of the cordless handset. Then insert
the headset’s plug into the jack.
Use or on the handset to adjust
the headset’s volume.
With a headset connected, you can
make or answer calls as usual using the
keys on the handset.
When you nish using the headset, disconnect it from the
handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack.
NOTES
Always place the handset properly on the
charger whenever you are recharging the
handset.
You can use a handset holder (available from
your local RadioShack store) to hang the handset
on your belt for added convenience when using a
headset.
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Using the Interface
Reading the Cordless Handset Display
The cordless handset display uses icons to tell you the status of
your phone.
Icon Status Description
Talk The privacy icon appears when
privacy mode is turned on.
Talk The call record icon appears
while recording a conversation.
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Talk The mute icon appears when
you mute the handset.
Talk
The speaker icon appears when
the handset speakerphone is
in use.
Talk This icon appears when
T-coil mode is turned on.
Standby/
Talk
The battery icon indicates the
handset battery status: empty,
low, medium, and full.
Standby
The ringer off icon indicates
that the ringer is turned off.
The numbers beside the icon
indicate the ringer status for
line 1 and line 2 respectively.
Standby/
Talk
The Line icon indicates the line
in use or the line received a
new Caller ID message (Line1
and/or Line2).
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