Radio Shack 900MHz Hands-free Phone User manual

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All Rights Reserved.
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used by RadioShack Corporation.
ENERGYSTAR and the ENERGYSTAR certification
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
900MHz Hands-free Phone
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
43-3906
Lapel Clip — lets you securely anchor the
headset’s cord to your clothing to prevent the
headset cord from pulling on the headset, and
to keep the cord out of the way.
10-Number Memory Dialing — lets you
store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy
dialing.
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.
Auto Talk — lets you set the phone to
answer a call by simply lifting the handset
from the base.
!IMPORTANT !
If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page
with the corresponding icon for pertinent information.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
FCC STATEMENT
Your telephone compiles with Part 68
of the FCC Rules.Upon request, you
As an ENERGYSTAR Partner,
RadioShack Corporation has de-
termined that this product meets
the ENERGYSTAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient
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 instruc-
tions are included in the literature accompanying
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 COVER OR BACK. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
Important Information
CONTENTS
Important
Information ............... 2
FCC Statement ..... 2
Surge Protection .... 4
Introduction ............. 10
Installation .............. 10
Selecting a
Location ............... 10
Connecting/Charging
the Battery Pack .. 12
Connecting and
Adjusting the
Headset ............... 15
Attaching the
Headset Holder ... 17
Using the Belt
Clip ....................... 17
Setting the Ringer
Tone and Volume 17
Turning Auto Talk
On/Off .................. 18
Turning Caller ID/Call
Waiting On/Off ..... 18
Storing Your Area
Code .................... 19
Setting the Dialing
Mode ................... 20
Selecting the
Language ............ 21
Operation ................ 22
Making and Receiving
Calls .................... 22
(Continued)
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must provide the phone’s FCC
registration number and REN to your
phone company. These numbers are
on the base unit.
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.
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 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.
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line, the
CONTENTS
(Continued)
Selecting the
Channel ............... 23
Adjusting the
Headset’s
Volume ................ 23
Using Redial ........ 23
Using Flash ......... 24
Muting the
Ringer .................. 24
Using Tone Services
on a Pulse Line ... 24
Paging ................. 25
Memory Dialing ... 25
Speed Dialing ...... 32
Caller ID Operation . 33
Important Caller ID
Information .......... 34
Reviewing Caller ID
Records ............... 35
Adding/Deleting the
Area Code ........... 36
Dialing Numbers
from a Caller ID
Record ................. 37
Storing a Caller ID
Record in
Memory ............... 37
Deleting Caller ID
Records ............... 38
Troubleshooting ...... 40
Care ........................ 43
Service and Repair . 43
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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 phone. The
telephone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take
the necessary steps to prevent
interruption of your telephone service.Ô
SURGE PROTECTION
Your phone 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 phone or power lines can
damage your phone.
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.
ÔNOTE Ô
You must not connect
your phone to:
• coin-operated
systems
• most electronic key
telephone systems
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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.
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 fix the AC power supply
cord to building surfaces with
metal fittings (if the product has an
AC power cord).
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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.
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
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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.
17. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
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• 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 if the phone is in the
vicinity of the leak.
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BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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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 is
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 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.
!CAUTION !
To reduce the risk of fire
or injury, read and follow
these instructions.
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Introduction
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing RadioShack
Handsfree Phone. It combines the
clarity of 900 MHz communication with
portability and convenience. The
cordless handset clips to your belt or
clothing so you can make and answer
calls away from the base. The headset
allows you to use your hands while you
talk. 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. !
INSTALLATION
SELECTING ALOCATION
You can place the phone’s base on a
desk or table. Select a locations that is:
Ô
!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.
• When AC power is lost,
the phone loses the
security access-
protection code
connection between
the base and the
handset. When power
is restored, put the
handset on the base
briefly to restore this
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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