Radio Shack 43-3526 User manual

43-3526 Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
2.4 GHz Multiple Handset
Cordless Telephone
with Call Waiting/Caller ID

2Important Information
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Important Information
This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
We have designed your phone to
conform to federal regulations, and
you can connect it to most telephone
lines. However, each device, such as
a telephone or answering machine,
that you connect to the telephone line
draws power from the telephone line.
We refer to this power draw as the
device's ringer equivalence number,
or REN. The REN is on the bottom of
your phone.
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 five
(three in rural areas), your telephones
might not ring. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the
line.
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.
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.
This symbol is intended to
alert you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to
inform you that important
operating and maintenance
instructions are included in
the literature accompanying
this product.
!
!
©2001 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

3
Important Information
2. Follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the
product.
3. Never install telephone wiring
during a lightning storm.
4. Never install telephone jacks in
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
5. Never touch uninstalled
telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the
network interface.
6. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
7. Do not affix the AC power supply
cord to building surfaces with
metal fittings (if the product has
an AC power cord).
8. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
9. 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.
10. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table.
The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
11. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. To
protect the product from
overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is
provided.
12. This product should be operated
only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your
home, consult your local power
company.
13. Do not allow anything to rest on
the power cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will
be stepped on.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind
into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in

4Important Information
a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
16. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble this
product. Take it to a qualified
service technician when service
or repair work is required.
Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage
or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric
shock when the product is
subsequently used.
17. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
• When the power cord plug is
damaged or frayed.
• 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.
• If the product has been dropped
or the cabinet has been
damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
18. Avoid using a telephone (other
than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
19. Do not use the telephone to
report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
BATTERY SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or
injury, read and follow these
instructions.
1. Use only the appropriate type
and size battery pack specified in
the instruction manual provided
for this product.
2. Do not dispose of the battery
pack in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal
instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the
battery pack. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

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Important Information
4. Exercise care in handling the
battery pack in order not to short
it with conducting materials such
as rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery pack provided
or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with
the instructions and limitations
specified in the instruction
manual provided for this product.
6. Observe proper polarity
orientation between the battery
pack and battery charger.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

6Contents
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 8
Installation ..................................................................................................... 10
Selecting a Location ................................................................................. 10
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ............................................. 11
Setting the Dialing Mode .......................................................................... 12
Setting the Ringer Tone and Volume ........................................................ 12
Turning Auto Talk On/Off .......................................................................... 13
Storing Your Area Code ........................................................................... 14
Registering an Additional Handset ........................................................... 15
Operation ....................................................................................................... 15
Making and Receiving Calls ..................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Handset’s Volume .............................................................. 16
Using Redial ............................................................................................. 16
Using Flash .............................................................................................. 16
Using Tone Services On a Pulse Line ...................................................... 17
Moving Out of Range ............................................................................... 17
Paging ...................................................................................................... 17
Putting a Call On Hold .............................................................................. 17
Hold Reminder .................................................................................. 17
Hold Recall Ring ............................................................................... 18
Using Intercom ......................................................................................... 18
Transferring a Call ............................................................................ 18
Making a Conference Call ........................................................................ 19
Using Privacy ........................................................................................... 19
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator ..................................................................... 19
Using a Headset ....................................................................................... 20
Using the Belt Clip .................................................................................... 20
Memory Dialing ........................................................................................ 20
Storing a Number and Name ............................................................ 20
Entering a Pause .............................................................................. 22
Editing a Number in Memory ............................................................ 22
Deleting a Number from Memory ...................................................... 22
Reviewing Memory Numbers ............................................................ 22
Dialing a Memory Number ................................................................ 22
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ........................................................ 23
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ................................................ 23

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Contents
Caller ID Operation ........................................................................................ 23
Important Caller ID Information ................................................................ 23
Reviewing Caller ID Records .................................................................... 24
Caller ID Messages ........................................................................... 24
Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ................................................ 25
Storing a Caller ID Record in Memory ...................................................... 25
Deleting Caller ID Records ....................................................................... 25
Deleting a Single Caller ID Record .................................................... 25
Deleting All Caller ID Records ........................................................... 26
Additional Information .................................................................................. 27
Changing the Security Code ..................................................................... 27
Resetting the Handset .............................................................................. 27
Reregistering the Handsets ...................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 28
Care .......................................................................................................... 30

8Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
RadioShack 2.4 GHz Multi Handset
Cordless Telephone. Unlike other
conventional cordless telephone, this
unit supports up to four handsets on a
single telephone line. You can add a
handset to any room in your home or
office that has an AC outlet. No more
running to the other end of the house
to answer the phone! You can also
have an intercom conversation
between the handsets, transfer the
outside call to another handset, or
have a conference call.
The telephone’s advanced
technology provides superior audio
quality and extended range. It is
designed to exacting standards that
ensure reliability, long life, and
outstanding performance.
The phone’s Caller ID (CID) 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.
50-Record CID Capacity — stores
up to 50 call records in Caller ID.
Voice Mail Waiting Indicator —
indicates voice mail is waiting at the
phone company (you must subscribe
to the phone company to receive the
voice mail service).
20-Number Memory Dialing — store
up to 20 numbers in memory for easy
dialing.
Adjustable Ringer/Tone Volume —
choose between four volumes and
tones for the phone’s ringer.
Headset Jack — connect an optional
headset for handsfree convenience.
Digital Spread Spectrum
Frequency Hopping Extended
Range Technology — spreads the
signal across several frequencies,
providing additional security for your
phone conversation.
Backlight – lights the handset’s
keypad when you press a button or
when a call comes in to facilitate
operation in a dark room.
Ample Talk and Standby Time —
the supplied battery (when fully
charged) provides about 6 hours of
talk time or 3 days of standby time.
Auto Talk — lets you set the phone
to answer a call by simply lifting the
handset from the base.

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Introduction
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — use
the phone with hearing aids that have
a T (telephone) switch.
Volume Control — adjusts the
volume you hear through the
handset.
Page — sends a signal from the base
to the handset to page someone or to
help you locate the handset.
Security Access-Protection Code
— automatically prevents other
cordless phone users from using your
phone line while the handset is off the
base.
Belt Clip – allows you to put the
handset on your belt so you can carry
it around.
Important:
• Cordless phones such as this
one require AC power to operate.
When the power is off, you
cannot make or receive calls
using your phone. To be safe,
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.
• 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.

10 Installation
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Installation
SELECTING A
LOCATION
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 filing cabinets, wireless
intercoms, alarms, and room
monitors
• away from other cordless phones
The base’s location affects the
handset’s range. If you have a choice
of several locations, try each to see
which provides the best performance.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2
power source that sup-
plies 9V DC and deliv-
ers at least 300 mA. Its center tip
must be set to positive and its
plug must fit the phone's DC IN 9V
jack. The supplied adapter meets
these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the
phone or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter
to the phone before you connect
it to AC power. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from AC
power before you disconnect it
from the phone.
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).
1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the back of the base.
2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack
on the back of the base.
3. Route the adapter’s and modular
cords through the slots on the
base bottom.
4. Plug the modular cord’s other
end into a modular phone line
jack.
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11
Installation
5. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK
The phone comes with a
rechargeable nickel metal hydride
(Ni-MH) battery pack. Before using
your phone, you must install the
battery pack, then charge it for about
12–15 hours.
1. Press down and slide off the
battery compartment cover.
2. Plugthebatterypack’sconnector
into the socket in the
compartment (the connector fits
only one way), then place the
battery pack in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset on the base. The CHARGE/
VOICE MAIL indicator on the base
lights and ?d_j_Wb_p_d]
?d_j_Wb_p_d]?d_j_Wb_p_d]
?d_j_Wb_p_d]…appears, then
changes to current ringer volume
setting and handset ID number.
Recharge the battery pack when 87JJ
87JJ87JJ
87JJ
appears.
Important: Be sure the battery pack
is properly connected before you try
to charge it. The CHARGE/VOICE
MAIL indicator lights when the
handset is on the base, even if the
battery pack is not connected.
Notes:
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and base about once a month.
• If the battery pack becomes
weak during a call, the handset
beeps and 87JJ
87JJ87JJ
87JJ appears. If the
call is in progress when the
battery pack of one handset
becomes too weak, the call is
placed on hold for 5 minutes then
disconnects. During this 5 minute
period, you can use another
handset to continue the
conversation.
• About once a month, fully
discharge the battery by keeping
the handset off the base until
87JJ
87JJ87JJ
87JJ stays lit. Otherwise, the
battery pack loses its ability to
fully recharge.
• 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.)

12 Installation
• 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
2 hours after an overnight charge,
replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 700
mAh battery pack with a connector
that fits 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 12–15 hours.
Warning: Dispose of the old battery
pack promptly and properly. Do not
burn or bury it. See “Battery Safety
Instructions” on Page 4 for additional
information on proper battery
handling.
If you have trouble replacing the
battery pack, take the phone to your
local RadioShack store for
assistance.
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
Your phone is set for tone dialing. If
you have pulse service, change the
dialing mode. If you are not sure
which type of service you have, do
this test.
Lift the handset and press TALK.
Listen for a dial tone, then press any
number other than 0or an access
code (9, for example) if required.
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-
tone service. If the dial tone
continues, you have pulse service.
Follow these steps to set the dialing
mode.
1. Lift the handset and press MENU/
ENTER.
2. Press 

or 

to select Jed[
Jed[Jed[
Jed[/
Fkbi[
Fkbi[Fkbi[
Fkbi[.
3. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
dialing mode appears.
4. Press 

or 

to select the
mode.
5. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
then it automatically returns to
the menu.
6. Press END to exit.
The set dialing mode is common to all
handsets designed for use with this
phone.
SETTING THE RINGER
TONE AND VOLUME
You can select one of 4 different
ringer tone/volume settings on the
handset, or turn the ringer off.

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Installation
Follow these steps to change the
settings.
1. Lift the handset and press MENU/
ENTER.
2. Press 

or 

to select H_d][h
H_d][hH_d][h
H_d][h
Lebkc[
Lebkc[Lebkc[
Lebkc[.
3. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
setting appears.
4. Press 

or 

to select >_]^
>_]^>_]^
>_]^,
C[Z_kc
C[Z_kcC[Z_kc
C[Z_kc,Bem
BemBem
Bem, or E\\
E\\E\\
E\\. Each time
you make a selection, the phone
rings at the selected volume (or
does not ring when you select
E\\
E\\E\\
E\\).
5. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
then returns to the menu.
6. Press 

or 

to select H_d][h
H_d][hH_d][h
H_d][h
Jed[
Jed[Jed[
Jed[.
7. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
setting appears.
8. Press 

or 

to select '
''
', ,)
))
),
or *
**
*. The phone rings at the
selected tone.
9. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
then returns to the menu.
10. Press END to exit.
When you set the ringer to E\\
E\\E\\
E\\, the
phone does not ring when it receives
an incoming or intercom call, or when
a call is put on hold too long (see
“Putting a Call On Hold” on Page 17.)
The phone connected to the same
line and the other handset(s) (if the
ringer is on) still ring. ?dYec_d]YWbb
?dYec_d]YWbb?dYec_d]YWbb
?dYec_d]YWbb
appears and the base’s IN USE
indicator rapidly flashes when there is
an incoming call.
Follow these steps to turn off the
ringer only when a call is received on
the outside line.
1. Lift the handset and press MENU/
ENTER.
2. Press 

or 

to select B_d[
B_d[B_d[
B_d[
H_d]
H_d]H_d]
H_d].
3. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
setting appears.
4. Press 

or 

to select E<<
E<<E<<
E<<.
5. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
then returns to the menu.
6. Press END to exit.
To turn the line ringer back on, follow
the above steps and select ED
EDED
ED at Step
4.
Note: The key tone, confirmation
beep, alert beep, and the ring during
intercom use remain low, and the
paging beep remains high regardless
of the ringer volume or line ringer
selection.
TURNING AUTO TALK
ON/OFF
Your phone is preset so you must
press TALK when you lift the handset

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from the base to answer a call. With
Auto Talk turned on, you can answer
a call by just lifting the handset from
the base. If the handset is away from
the base, you can answer by pressing
any number key.
Follow these steps to turn Auto Talk
on or off.
1. Lift the handset and press MENU/
ENTER.
2. Press 

or 

to select 7kje
7kje7kje
7kje
JWba
JWbaJWba
JWba.
3. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
setting appears.
4. Press 

or 

to select ED
EDED
ED or
E<<
E<<E<<
E<<.
5. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
then returns to the menu.
6. Press END to exit.
STORING YOUR AREA
CODE
You can store your local area code in
the phone’s memory so it will not
store the area code if you receive a
local call. If you need to add or store
the area code for a local number, you
can add it afterwards (see “Dialing
Numbers from a Caller ID Record” on
Page 25).
Important: In some areas, the area
code is necessary even for a local
call. If you live in such an area, do not
store the area code.
Follow these steps to store your area
code.
1. Lift the handset and press MENU/
ENTER.
2. Press 

or 

to select 7h[W
7h[W7h[W
7h[W
9eZ[
9eZ[9eZ[
9eZ[.
3. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
setting (or ;cfjo
;cfjo;cfjo
;cfjo when no area
code is stored) appears.
Note: If an area code is already
stored, it appears as you select
7h[W
7h[W7h[W
7h[W 9eZ[
9eZ[9eZ[
9eZ[. You can simply
overwrite it.
4. Use the number keys to enter
your three-digit area code. If you
make a mistake, press 

or 


to move the cursor to the
incorrect entry, then enter the
correct number.
5. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
then returns to the menu.
6. Press END to exit.
To delete an area code, perform
Steps 1–3 then press INTCM/DEL.
:[b[j[5
:[b[j[5:[b[j[5
:[b[j[5 appears. Press INTCM/DEL
again, ;cfjoEA
;cfjoEA;cfjoEA
;cfjoEA appears.
The area code is common to all
handsets. As you store one area code
to one handset, the area code in

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Operation
other handsets automatically
changes.
REGISTERING AN
ADDITIONAL HANDSET
You can add up to three additional
handsets (Cat. No. 43-3527) to your
system. Follow these steps to register
a handset.
1. Install the battery pack and fully
charge it. >WdZi[j_idejh[]_ij[h[Z
>WdZi[j_idejh[]_ij[h[Z>WdZi[j_idejh[]_ij[h[Z
>WdZi[j_idejh[]_ij[h[Z
appears.
2. While the phone is not in use,
including the intercom, remove
the existing handset from the
base.
3. Hold PAGE on the base until the
CHARGE/VOICE MAIL indicator
starts flashing.
4. While the indicator is flashing,
place the new handset on the
base. The handset beeps to
indicate registration is complete.
If registration is not done
properly, <W_bJhoW]W_d
<W_bJhoW]W_d<W_bJhoW]W_d
<W_bJhoW]W_d appears.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
The current ringer volume setting and
the handset ID number appear on the
added handset’s display. Note the ID
number, since it is required to
communicate among the handsets.
The base can accept up to four
handsets. If you try to register a fifth
handset, <W_bJhoW]W_d
<W_bJhoW]W_d<W_bJhoW]W_d
<W_bJhoW]W_d appears. This
can also happen when you try to re-
register an existing handset without
clearing the base’s memory since the
base recognizes it as fifth handset.
Should any of the handsets have a
registration problem, change the
base’s security code and reregister all
the handsets. See “Additional
Information” on Page 27.
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Operation
MAKING AND
RECEIVING CALLS
To make a call, lift the handset and
press TALK. Talk and the call’s
elapsed time appear, and the base’s
IN USE indicator lights. If you are
using more than one handset, B_d[?d
B_d[?dB_d[?d
B_d[?d
Ki[
Ki[Ki[
Ki[ appears on the other handset’s
display. Dial the number. The number
appears on the handset as you dial.
To end a call, place the handset on
the base or press END.
You can also dial the number before
you press TALK. If you make a
mistake, press 

or 

to move the
cursor to the incorrect entry then

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enter the correct number. To delete a
number, press INTCM/DEL.
When you receive a call, ?dYec_d]9Wbb
?dYec_d]9Wbb?dYec_d]9Wbb
?dYec_d]9Wbb
appears. To answer the call, lift the
handset and press TALK. If Auto Talk
is on, just lift the handset (see
“Turning Auto Talk On/Off” on
Page 13). If the handset is away from
the base, press any number key. JWba
JWbaJWba
JWba
appears. To end a call, place the
handset on the base or press END.
ADJUSTING THE
HANDSET’S VOLUME
To adjust the handset’s volume
during a call, press 

or 

on the
handset until you obtain the desired
volume level. A bar graph showing
current volume setting appears. Once
you set the volume level, the setting
is maintained even after you hang up
the phone provided as battery pack
has enough power. When battery
power becomes too low, the setting
returns to the original setting (two
bars).
When you press 

while the volume
is maximum or 

while the volume is
low, the setting does not change and
the phone beeps.
USING REDIAL
To quickly dial any of the last three
numbers dialed, lift the handset and
repeatedly press REDIAL/PAUSE until
the desired number appears , then
press TALK.
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to
30 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 22).
• You can also press REDIAL/
PAUSE after pressing TALK to
dial the last number you dialed.
• The redial memory is
independent in each handset.
For example, you cannot redial
the number dialed on handset A
using handset B.
• The redial memory is lost when
the battery pack power becomes
too low.
USING FLASH
FLASH performs the electronic
equivalent of a switchhook operation
for special services, such as Call
Waiting. For example, if you have Call
Waiting, press FLASH to answer an
incoming call without disconnecting
the current call. Press FLASH again to
return to the first call. If you do not
have any special phone services,
pressing FLASH might disconnect the
current call.

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Operation
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services require tone
signals (such as bank-by-phone). If
you have pulse dialing, you can still
use these special tone services.
Dial the service’s main number.
When the service answers, press ∗
∗∗
∗/
TONE. The phone automatically
inserts a 2-second pause, then any
additional numbers you dial are sent
as tone signals.
The phone’s dial mode resets to
pulse when you make or receive a
call.
MOVING OUT OF
RANGE
If you have the handset out of the
base's range while a call is in
progress, the handset beeps and Ekj
EkjEkj
Ekj
e\HWd][
e\HWd][e\HWd][
e\HWd][ appears. Return to the
base’s range within 15 seconds, then
resume your conversation.
If you are out of range for over 15
seconds, the call is automatically put
on hold. Return to within the range, or
the call disconnects and DeIlY
DeIlYDeIlY
DeIlY
appears.
PAGING
To send a page from the base to the
handset or to locate the handset
when the phone is not in use, press
PAGE on the base. All the handsets
beep for about 1 minute. To stop the
page, press END or any number key
on the handset, or press PAGE on the
base again.
All the handsets ring. To locate a
specific handset, stop the page at
other handset(s) so only the handset
you are looking for rings.
PUTTING A CALL ON
HOLD
Press HOLD/FORMAT to put a call on
hold. The IN USE indicator on the
base flashes and B_d[Ed>ebZ
B_d[Ed>ebZB_d[Ed>ebZ
B_d[Ed>ebZ appears.
While the call is on hold, you can
temporarily place the handset on the
base without disconnecting the
current call.
To release a line from hold and
continue your conversation, press
TALK on any handset.
Hold Reminder
When you put a call on hold longer
than the time set for reminder, the
phone sounds an alert tone. You can
select the time period for the reminder
to sound.
1. Lift the handset and press MENU/
ENTER.
2. Press 

or 

to select >ebZ
>ebZ>ebZ
>ebZ
H[c_dZ[h
H[c_dZ[hH[c_dZ[h
H[c_dZ[h.
3. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
setting appears.

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4. Press 

or 

to select the time
period (e\\
e\\e\\
e\\,'+
'+'+
'+,)&
)&)&
)&,*+
*+*+
*+, or ,&
,&,&
,&
seconds).
5. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
on the display then returns to the
menu.
6. Press END to exit.
Note: The handset’s ringer volume
must be set to on for the hold
reminder to work.
Hold Recall Ring
If a call is put on hold for more than 3
minutes, all the handsets (with the
ringer volume on) ring and H[YWbbH_d]
H[YWbbH_d]H[YWbbH_d]
H[YWbbH_d]
appears to remind you that a call is on
hold.
Note: A call on hold for longer than 5
minutes automatically disconnects.
USING INTERCOM
You can make an intercom call
between the handsets. At the
originator’s handset, press INTCM/
DEL.?9CJe
?9CJe?9CJe
?9CJe appears. Within 10
seconds, press the ID number of the
handset you want to call. If you enter
a non-existing ID number, Dej<ekdZ
Dej<ekdZDej<ekdZ
Dej<ekdZ
appears.
The receiving handset rings and ?9C
?9C?9C
?9C
8od
8od8od
8od appears (d
dd
dis the ID number of
the handset originating the intercom
call). If the ringer volume is set to off
at the receiving handset, H_d][hE\\
H_d][hE\\H_d][hE\\
H_d][hE\\
appears on both the calling and
receiving handsets. Press INTCM/DEL
(or any number key if Auto Talk is on)
to answer the call.
To end the intercom call, press END.
Notes:
• The intercom call is canceled if
you do not enter the ID number
within 10 seconds.
• The intercom call ends in one
minute if nobody answers. Press
INTCM/DEL again.
• If the called party is on an
outside call, 8kio
8kio8kio
8kio appears.
• If a call is received during an
intercom conversation, either
party hears a low ring. Press
TALK to answer the outside call;
the intercom call is canceled.
• If the intercom path is already
used by other handsets, ?9C8kio
?9C8kio?9C8kio
?9C8kio
appears and you cannot
originate the intercom call.
• The intercom path shares the
same RF path as the Caller ID
record view. If you try to make an
intercom call while a party is
looking at the Caller ID record,
Ioij[c8kio
Ioij[c8kioIoij[c8kio
Ioij[c8kio appears.
Transferring a Call
Follow these steps to transfer the
outside call to another handset.

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Operation
1. Press INTCM/DEL. The current
call is placed on hold.
2. Within 10 seconds, press the
receiving handset ID.
3. If necessary, tell the person at
the other handset that you are
transferring a call.
4. Press END to terminate the
intercom call.
The receiving party must press TALK
to connect to the outside line.
MAKING A
CONFERENCE CALL
While a call is in progress, another
handset can join the call by pressing
TALK.9ed\
9ed\9ed\
9ed\ appears.
Notes:
• During the conference call, if
either party presses HOLD/
FORMAT, the other handset is
also put on hold.
• Only two handsets can join the
conference call. A third handset
cannot join the conference call if
it is already established between
two handsets.
USING PRIVACY
If you want privacy so no other
handset can join your call, turn on the
privacy feature before making or
receiving a call.
The privacy feature works on the
entire system. However, privacy can
be turned off at any of the other
handsets.
Follow these steps to enable the
privacy feature.
1. Lift the handset and press MENU/
ENTER.
2. Press 

or 

to select Fh_lWYo
Fh_lWYoFh_lWYo
Fh_lWYo.
Note: When any other handset is
off hook, you cannot enter the
privacy menu.
3. Press MENU/ENTER. The current
setting appears.
4. Press 

or 

to select ED
EDED
ED.
5. Press MENU/ENTER.EA
EAEA
EA appears
then returns to the menu.
6. Press END to exit.
VOICE MAIL WAITING
INDICATOR
If you subscribe to the voice mail
service from your phone company,
the CHARGE/VOICE MAIL indicator
on the base flashes and C[iiW][
C[iiW][C[iiW][
C[iiW][
MW_j_d]
MW_j_d]MW_j_d]
MW_j_d] appears when you receive
new voice messages. Call the
number to access the voice mail, then
enter your personal ID to retrieve the
message.
Note: If the CHARGE/VOICE MAIL
indicator stays lit even after you

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retrieve messages, press HOLD/
FORMAT then INTCM/DEL.
USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with
handsfree convenience 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 flip
open the rubber headset jack cover
on the side of the handset, then insert
the headset’s plug into the jack.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset
disconnects the handset’s
earpiece and microphone.
•

or 

on the handset also
controls the headset’s volume.
• If you place the handset on the
base to recharge it while the
headset is connected, be sure
the handset seats properly.
• With a headset connected, you
can make or answer calls as
usual using the keys on the
handset.
• You can use a handset holder
(available from your local
RadioShack store) to hang the
handset on your belt for greater
convenience when using a
headset.
• When you finish using the
headset, disconnect it from the
handset and close the rubber
cover to protect the jack.
USING THE BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip, align the clip
with the slots on the sides of the
handset, then snap it into place.
To remove the belt clip, use a flat
object such as a table knife to pry the
belt clip off the phone.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 20 phone
numbers and names in each
handset’s memory, then dial a stored
number by entering its memory
location number.
Each number can be up to 20 digits,
and each name can be up to 12
characters.
Storing a Number and Name
1. Lift the handset and press
MEMORY. The list of memory
locations appears.
2. Selectanemptymemorylocation
(or the one you want to replace)
by using 

or 

to scroll
through the list.
3. Press MENU/ENTER. Selected
memory location contents (or