Radio Shack 43-164 User manual

Please read this Owner’s Manual before installing,
setting up and using your new phone.
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43-164
Handset (1)
Base (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Owner’s Manual (1)
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Ni-Cd Battery Pack (1)
(inside handset)
Modular Cord (1)
AC Adapters (1)
Belt Clip (1)
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Handset (1)
Ni-Cd Battery Pack (1)
What’s Included
Caller ID • Digital Answering System
5.8GHz Cordless Phone
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Contents
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Features ...................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................ 5
Important Information................................ 6
FCC Statement ......................................................... 6
Surge Protection....................................................... 7
Important Safety Instructions ..................... 8
Important Caller ID Information ................. 9
Controls & Functions ................................. 10
Handset................................................................. 10
Main Base Unit ...................................................... 11
Installation................................................ 12
Selecting a Location................................................ 12
On a Desk Top........................................................ 13
On a Wall Plate or Wall........................................... 14
Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack ..................... 15
Operation.................................................. 18
Making and Receiving Calls .................................... 18
Adjusting the Handset Ringer and
Earpiece Volume................................................. 19
Redial.................................................................... 19
Tone Dialing Switch-over ........................................ 20
Traveling Out-of-Range........................................... 20
Selecting a Different Channel.................................. 20
Page ...................................................................... 21
Flash and Call Waiting ............................................ 21
Setting Menu Options............................................. 21
Memory Dialing ........................................ 25
Storing Phone Numbers and Names ....................... 25
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters..... 27
Making Calls with Memory Dialing ......................... 28
Chain Dialing ......................................................... 29
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Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number......... 30
Deleting Stored Names and Phone Numbers........... 31
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ........................ 31
Caller ID .................................................... 32
When the Telephone Rings ..................................... 32
Viewing the Caller ID Message List.......................... 33
Deleting Caller ID Information ................................ 34
Using the Caller ID List ........................................... 35
The Integrated Answering System ............ 37
Features ................................................................. 37
Turning the Answering System On/Off ..................... 37
Setting Up Your Answering System.......................... 38
Using Your Answering System ................................. 46
Remote Operation.................................................. 50
Additional Information ............................. 53
Installing the Belt Clip ............................................ 53
Installing the Optional Headset............................... 53
Troubleshooting......................................... 54
Care........................................................... 57
Service and Repair .................................... 57
Glossary..................................................... 57
Index......................................................... 58
Limited One-Year Warranty ....................... 60
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Features
Ten-Number Memory Dialing — Stores up to ten numbers in
memory for easy dialing. (See “Memory Dialing” on page 25.)
Ample Talk and Standby Time — When fully charged, provides
about six hours of talk time or ten days of standby time.
Headset Jack — Supports an optional headset for hands-free
convenience. (See “Headset Installation” on page 53.)
Auto Talk — Lets you answer a call by simply lifting the handset
from the cradle. (See “Setting Menu Options” on page 21.)
Toll-Saver — Avoids unnecessary charges when you call by long
distance to check your messages. (See “Setting the Ring Time”
on page 40.)
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 5.8 GHz Cordless
Telephone. Your phone’s advanced technology gives you
superior audio quality and extended range. Your telephone
provides excellent clarity and range and integrates Caller ID,
Caller ID on Call Waiting, and a digital answering system into one
space-saving device. The 5.8 GHz band provides superior audio
quality and extended range.
The digital answering system provides clear, reliable messaging
with call screening, day/ time stamp, call counter, remote access
and instant skip or replay messaging.
The phone’s Caller ID unit records each caller’s telephone
number (and name, if available in your area) and the date and
time of the call, as provided by your local phone company to
Caller ID service subscribers. 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.
Cordless phones require AC power to operate. When the power
is off, you cannot make or receive calls by using your phone.
You should also have a phone that does not need AC power to
operate (not a cordless phone), so you can still make and receive
calls if there is an AC power failure.
IMPORTANT
When AC power is lost, the phone loses the
digital security code connection between the
base and the handset. When power is restored,
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connection so you can use the handset.
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,
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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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line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
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contact the local telephone company. For products approved
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on the label.
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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
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Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
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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
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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.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
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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.
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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
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caller’s number only
caller’s name only
caller’s name and number
If you subscribe to Call Waiting ID and Caller ID, the system can
show you the incoming caller information, even when you are
already talking on the phone.
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Controls & Functions
Handset
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1. Handset Antenna
2. Belt Clip Hole
3. Jack for Optional Headset
4. Handset Ringer Speaker
5. Handset Battery
Compartment
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7. LCD Display
8. key
(volume and scroll down)
9. cid/menu key
(caller ID/menu)
10. /tone/ key (left cursor)
11. redial/pause key
12. select/remote key
13. key
(volume and scroll up)
14.  key
15. end key
16. #/ key (right cursor)
17. mem key
18. delete/channel key
19. Handset Microphone
20. Handset Charging Contacts
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