Radio Shack 43-3535 User manual

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All Rights Reserved.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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43-3535/43-3544/43-3545
30-Record CID Capacity — stores
up to 30 call records in Caller ID.
Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied
battery (when fully charged) provides about 7
hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time.
Headset Jack — lets you connect an optional
headset for hands-free convenience.
Auto Talk— lets you set the phone to answer
a call by simply lifting the handset from the
base.
10-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store
up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing.
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If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go
to the box on that page with the corresponding
icon for pertinent information.
Rý— Warning #— Important .
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.— Caution

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This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
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Your phone complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules . You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your telephone
company. Both numbers are on the
back of your phone.
We have designed your phone to
conform to federal regulations, and you
can connect it to most telephone lines.
However, each phone (and 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 back 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.
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You must not connect
your phone to:
• coin-operated
systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key
telephone systems
Important Information
The lightning symbol is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within this
product’s enclosure that might be of
sufficientmagnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock. Do not open
the product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is intended
to inform you that important operat-
ing and maintenance instructions
are included in the literature accom-
panying this product.
!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COV-
ER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
AsanENERGYSTAR Partner,
RadioShack Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the ENER-
GYSTAR guidelines for en-
ergy efficiency.

Important Information
3
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 notifies you as soon as
possible and advises you of your right
to file 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 telephone.
The telephone company notifies you of
these changes in advance, so you can
take the necessary steps to prevent
interruption of your telephone service.
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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
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Important Information 2
FCC Statement ..... 2
Lightning ............... 3
Important Safety
Instructions ........... 4
Introduction .............. 8
Installation ................ 9
Selecting a
Location ................ 9
Connecting/Charging
the Battery Pack . 12
Setting the
Ringer Tone
and Volume ......... 15
Turning Auto Talk
On/Off ................. 16
Turning Caller ID/
Call Waiting
On/Off ................. 17
Storing Your
Area Code ........... 17
Setting the
Dialing Mode ....... 18
Selecting the
Language ............ 19
Operation ............... 20
Making and
Receiving Calls ... 20
Selecting the
Channel .............. 21
Adjusting the
Handset’s Volume 21
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Important Information
4
suggest you unplug your phone when
storms approach to reduce the
possibility of damage.
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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. 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.
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(Continued)
Using Redial ....... 22
Using Flash ......... 22
Muting the Ringer 22
Using Tone Services
on a Pulse Line ... 23
Paging ................. 23
Using a Headset . 24
Memory Dialing ... 24
Speed Dialing ..... 30
Caller ID Operation 32
Important Caller ID
Information .......... 33
Reviewing Caller ID
Records .............. 33
Adding/Deleting the
Area Code ........... 35
Dialing Numbers
from a
Caller ID Record . 36
Storing a Caller ID
Record
in Memory ........... 36
Deleting Caller ID
Records .............. 37
Troubleshooting ..... 39
Care ....................... 42
Service and Repair . 42

Important Information
5
7. Do not fix 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
it 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.
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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
electrolytes are
corrosive and may
cause damage to the
eyes or skin. It may
be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in
handling the battery
pack in order not to
short it with
conducting materials
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Important Information
6
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 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.
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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
limitationsspecifiedin
theinstructionmanual
provided for this
product.
6. Observe proper
polarity orientation
between the battery
pack and battery
charger.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Important Information
7
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

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Introduction
electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
19. Do not use the telephone to report
a gas leak if the phone is in the
vicinity of the leak.
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Thank you for purchasing the
RadioShack 900 MHz Cordless
Telephone. Your phone uses advanced
technology to give you superior audio
quality and extended range. 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. #
Your phone operates on standard radio
frequencies as allocated by the FCC. It
is possible for other nearby radio units
operating 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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• 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.
• When AC power is
lost, the phone loses
the security access-
protection code
connection between
the base and the
handset. When
power isrestored,put
the handset on the
base briefly torestore
this connection so
you can use the
handset.

9
Installation
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You can place the phone’s base on a
desk or table, or mount it on a standard
wall plate or directly on a wall. 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 hand-
set’s range. If you have a choice of
several locations, try each to see which
provides the best performance..
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.
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
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You must use
a Class 2
power
source that supplies
9V DC and delivers at
least 210 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 specifi-
cations. Using an
adapter that does not
meet these specifica-
tions 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.
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10
Installation
compatible modular jacks that are
compliant with Part 68 of FCC Rules .
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1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the bottom of the base.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
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 through
the strain relief slot on the base,
then plug the adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
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1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the bottom of the base.
Then insert the supplied AC
adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN
9V jack on the bottom of the base.
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The USOC number of
the jack to be installed is
RJ11C (or RJ11W for a
wall plate jack).

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Installation
2. Route the
adapter and
modular
cords
through
the grooves
on the back
of the base as
shown here.
3. Plug the short modular cord into
the wall plate jack, then align the
base’s keyhole slots with the wall
plate studs and slide the base
down to secure it.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
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To mount the phone directly on a wall,
you need two screws (not supplied)
with heads that fit into the keyhole slots
on the back of the base.
1. Drill two holes 315/16 inches (100
mm) apart. Then thread a screw
into each hole, letting the heads
extend about 1/8inch (3 mm) from
the wall.
AC Adapter Cord
Modular
Cord

12
Installation
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the back of the base.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack
on the bottom of the phone’s base.
4. Route the adapter and modular
cords through the grooves on the
back of the base.
5. Align the base’s keyhole slots with
the mounting screws and slide the
base downward to secure it.
6. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into the phone jack, and plug the
adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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The phone comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset, but not connected. Before
using your phone, you must connect
the battery pack, then charge it for
about 15–20 hours. #
Be sure the battery pack is properly
connected before you try to charge it.
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights
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The EPA
certified
RBRC®
Battery
Recycling
Seal on
the nickel-cadmium (Ni-
Cd) battery indicates
RadioShack is volun-
tarily participating in an
industry program to
collectandrecyclethese
batteries at the end of
their useful life, when
taken out of service in
the United States or
Canada. The RBRC
program provides a
convenient alternative to
placing used Ni-Cd
batteriesintothe trash or
the municipal waste
stream, which may be
illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-THE-
SHACK (1-800-843-
7422) for information on
Ni-Cd battery recycling
and disposal bans/
restrictions in your area.
RadioShack’s
involvement in this
program is part of the
company’s commitment
to preserving our
environment and
conserving our natural
resources.

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Installation
when the handset is on the base, even
if the battery pack is not connected.
1. Press down and slide off the
battery compartment cover.
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),
then place the battery pack in the
compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset on the base. The CHARGE/IN
USE indicator on the base lights and
JejWb0&&
JejWb0&&JejWb0&&
JejWb0&& appears on the handset
display.
Recharge the battery pack when Bemý
BemýBemý
Bemý
8Wjj[ho
8Wjj[ho8Wjj[ho
8Wjj[ho flashes on the display.
If you have trouble replacing the battery
pack, take the phone to your local
RadioShack for assistance. Rý
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• The phone might not work and you
might hear an error tone when you
press TALK/FLASH in any of the
following situations:
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Dispose of the old
battery pack promptly
and properly. Do not
burn or bury it. See
“Recharging the Battery
Pack” for additional
information on proper
battery handling.

14
Installation
—When you first use the phone
after charging or recharging the
battery pack
—If the battery pack is completely
discharged
—If the base loses power for
about an hour while the handset
is away from it
While holding PAGE, return the
handset to the base for about 3
seconds to reset the security
access-protection code.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the handset beeps
every 3 seconds and Bemý8Wjj[ho
Bemý8Wjj[hoBemý8Wjj[ho
Bemý8Wjj[ho
flashes. When this happens, you
cannot make a call until you
recharge the battery pack.
• 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 base until Bemý
BemýBemý
Bemý
8Wjj[ho
8Wjj[ho8Wjj[ho
8Wjj[ho flashes on the display.
Otherwise, the battery pack loses
its ability to fully recharge.

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Installation
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and base 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 2 hours after an
overnight charge, replace it with a
new 3.6-volt, 600 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 15–20 hours.
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You can select one of five different
ringer tone/volume settings on the
handset. Lift the handset and
repeatedly press VOL 8
88
8or 9
99
9to
select the desired ringer setting. Each
time you press the button, the phone
rings at the selected setting and the

16
Installation
display shows H_d]ýJof[ý7ý>_]^
H_d]ýJof[ý7ý>_]^H_d]ýJof[ý7ý>_]^
H_d]ýJof[ý7ý>_]^, H_d]ýJof[ý
H_d]ýJof[ýH_d]ýJof[ý
H_d]ýJof[ý
7ýBem
7ýBem7ýBem
7ýBem, H_d]ýJof[ý8ý>_]^
H_d]ýJof[ý8ý>_]^H_d]ýJof[ý8ý>_]^
H_d]ýJof[ý8ý>_]^, H_d]ýJof[ý8ýBem
H_d]ýJof[ý8ýBemH_d]ýJof[ý8ýBem
H_d]ýJof[ý8ýBem,
or H_d][hýE\\
H_d][hýE\\H_d][hýE\\
H_d][hýE\\.
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Your phone is preset so you must press
TALK/FLASH when you lift the handset
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
TALK/FLASH, any number, ∗/TONE/6
66
6,
or #/7
77
7.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with 7kje
7kje7kje
7kje JWba
JWbaJWba
JWba selected.
2. Press SEL to change the Auto Talk
setting. Ed
EdEd
Ed or E\\
E\\E\\
E\\ appears indicating
the selected setting.
3. Return the handset to the base (or
press END) to store the new
setting.

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Installation
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If you subscribe to Call Waiting with
Caller ID service, you can set the
phone to show Caller ID information for
an incoming call even while you are
using the phone.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with 7kje
7kje7kje
7kje JWba
JWbaJWba
JWba selected.
2. Press 2or 9
99
9to move the cursor to
9?:9M0
9?:9M09?:9M0
9?:9M0 (Caller ID/Call Waiting).
3. Press SEL to turn the Caller ID/Call
Waiting setting on or off. Ed
EdEd
Ed or E\\
E\\E\\
E\\
appears indicating the selected
setting.
4. Return the handset to the base or
press END to store the new setting.
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You can store your local area code in
the phone’s memory so it will not show
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 “Adding/Deleting the
Area Code” on Page 35).±
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If an area code is
already stored, it
appears on the display
after you hold down
CID/MENU. Press CH/
DEL three times to
delete the area code.
Then enter your area
code.

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Installation
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with 7kje
7kje7kje
7kje JWba
JWbaJWba
JWba selected.
2. Press 3or 9
99
9to move the cursor to
7h[Wý9eZ[0
7h[Wý9eZ[07h[Wý9eZ[0
7h[Wý9eZ[0.
3. Press SEL, then enter your three-
digit area code. If you make a
mistake, repeatedly press
∗/TONE/6
66
6or #/7
77
7to move the
cursor over the incorrect digit, then
enter the correct number.
4. Press SEL to store the area code,
then press END or return the
handset to the base to clear the
display. #"
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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.
1. Lift the handset, press TALK/
FLASH, and listen for a dial tone.
2. Press any number other than 0. ±
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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.
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If your phone system
requires that you dial an
access code (9, for
example) before you
dial an outside number,
do not dial the access
code.

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Installation
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. If the dial tone
continues, you have pulse service.
3. Press TALK/FLASH.
Follow these steps to set the dialing
mode.
1. Lift the handset then hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with 7KJEýJ7BA
7KJEýJ7BA7KJEýJ7BA
7KJEýJ7BA selected.
2. Press 4or9
99
9to move the cursor to
:_Wb0
:_Wb0:_Wb0
:_Wb0, then press SEL to change the
dialing mode setting. Jed[
Jed[Jed[
Jed[ or Fkbi[
Fkbi[Fkbi[
Fkbi[
appears, indicating the selected
setting.
3. Return the handset to the base (or
press END) to store the new
setting.
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You can select the language on the
display, either English or French.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with 7kje
7kje7kje
7kje JWba
JWbaJWba
JWba selected.
2. Press 5 or9
99
9to move the cursor to
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3. Press SEL to select ;d]
;d];d]
;d] (English)
or <h$
<h$<h$
<h$ (French).
4. Return the handset to the base or
press END to store the new setting.
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The handset window has plastic film on
it to protect it during shipment. Carefully
peel off the film before using your
phone.
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To make a call, lift the handset and
press TALK/FLASH. JWba
JWbaJWba
JWba and the current
volume setting appear on the handset’s
display, and the CHARGE/IN USE
indicator on the base lights. Dial the
number. The number appears on the
handset as you dial, then the call’s
elapsed time appears. To end a call,
place the handset on the base or press
END.
You can also dial the number before
you press TALK/FLASH. If you make a
mistake, press CH/DEL until the
incorrect entry is erased, then enter the
correct number. To delete the entire
number, hold down CH/DEL.