Radio Shack 900MHz Hands-free Phone User manual

©2003 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
used by RadioShack Corporation.
ENERGYSTAR and the ENERGYSTAR certification
mark are registered US marks
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.
o— Warning !— Important !
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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!
!!
!
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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• 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.!
!!
!
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
and the requirements adapted by the
ACTA. The telephone cord and
modular plug provided is Part 68
compliant for connecting to the
telephone company network.
ÔNOTE Ô
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 qualified
installer.
!CAUTION !
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.
(continued)
!
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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.Ô
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
back of
the base, then 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 handset, but not connected.
Before using your phone, you must
connect the battery pack, then charge it
for about 15–20 hours.
1. Remove the belt clip.
!CAUTION !
(continued)
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.
ÔNOTE Ô
The USOC number of
the jack to be installed is
RJ11C (or RJ11W for a
wall plate jack).
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2. Press down and slide off the
battery compartment cover.
3. Lift the battery pack out of the
compartment.
4. 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.
5. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset on the base. The CHARGE/IN
USE indicator on the base lights and
Total:00
Total:00Total:00
Total:00 appears on the handset
display.
Recharge the battery pack when Low
LowLow
Low
Battery
BatteryBattery
Battery flashes on the display.
If you have trouble replacing the battery
pack, take the phone to your local
RadioShack for assistance.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work
and you might hear an error tone
when you press TALK.
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While holding PAGE, return the
handset to the base for about 3
seconds to reset the security
access-protection code. o!
• If the base loses power for about
an hour while the handset is away
from it, the security access
protection code might be lost.
Place the handset on the base to
reset the code.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the handset beeps
every 3 seconds and Low Battery
Low BatteryLow Battery
Low Battery
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 Low
LowLow
Low
Battery
BatteryBattery
Battery flashes on the display.
Otherwise, the battery pack loses
its ability to fully recharge.
• The handset loses its security
access-protection code if the
battery pack is completely
discharged. Place the handset on
oWARNING o
Dispose of the old
battery pack promptly
and properly. Do not
burn or bury it. See
“Battery Safety
Instructions” on Page 9
for additional information
on proper battery
handling.
!IMPORTANT !
Be sure the battery pack
is properly connected
before you try to charge
it. The CHARGE/IN USE
indicator lights when the
handset is on the base,
even if the battery pack
is not connected.
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the base to recharge the battery
pack and reset the code.
• Using a dry cloth, 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.
CONNECTING AND
ADJUSTING THE HEADSET
1. Insert the headset’s plug into the
jack on the side of the handset.
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2. Place the headset on your head
with the earpiece over either ear.
3. Adjust the headset band until it
rests with almost no pressure on
your ear and the top of your head.
If the headset is loose, press in
slightly to tighten it. If it is tight,
gently pull the headset band out to
loosen it.
4. Hold the headset in place and
adjust the microphone boom until it
is about even with (but not in front
of) your mouth. Experiment until
you find the most comfortable posi-
tion.!
!!
!Ô
If desired, use the lapel clip on the
headset cord to attach the cord to your
clothing. Leave enough slack in the
cord so you can move your head
without pulling the headset.
!CAUTION !
The microphone boom
swivels on the headset.
Do not bend the
microphone boom while
you adjust it.
ÔNOTE Ô
When you are not using
the headset, place it on
the headset hanger.
Otherwise (if you set it
on a flat surface, for
example), you might
have to repeat these
adjustments.
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ATTACHING THE HEADSET
HOLDER
Insert the tabs on the
headset holder into
the slots on the back
of the base and snap
the holder into place.
USING THE BELT CLIP
Use the belt clip to hang the handset on
your belt or waistband for handsfree
carrying.
SETTING THE RINGER
TONE AND VOLUME
You can select one of five different
ringer tone/volume settings on the
handset. Lift the handset and
repeatedly press "
""
"or #
##
#to select the
desired ringer setting. Each time you
press the button, the phone rings at the
selected setting and the display shows
Ring Type A High
Ring Type A HighRing Type A High
Ring Type A High, Ring Type A Low
Ring Type A LowRing Type A Low
Ring Type A Low,
Ring Type B High
Ring Type B HighRing Type B High
Ring Type B High, Ring Type B Low
Ring Type B LowRing Type B Low
Ring Type B Low, or
Ringer Off
Ringer OffRinger Off
Ringer Off.
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TURNING AUTO TALK
ON/OFF
Your phone is preset so you must press
TALK 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, any number,
∗/TONE/$
$$
$, or #/%
%%
%.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with Auto
AutoAuto
Auto Talk
TalkTalk
Talk selected.
2. Press SELECT to change the Auto
Talk setting. On
OnOn
On or Off
OffOff
Off appears
indicating the selected setting.
3. Return the handset to the base (or
press END) to store the new
setting.
TURNING C ALLER ID/CALL
WAITING ON/OFF
If you subscribe to Call Waiting with
Caller ID service, you can set the
phone to show Caller ID information for
an incoming call even while you are
using the phone.
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1. Lift the handset and hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with Auto
AutoAuto
Auto Talk
TalkTalk
Talk selected.
2. Press 2or #
##
#to move the cursor to
CIDCW
CIDCWCIDCW
CIDCW (Caller ID/Call Waiting).
3. Press SELECT to change the Caller
ID/Call Waiting setting. On
OnOn
On or Off
OffOff
Off
appears indicating the selected
setting.
4. Press END and return the handset
to the base to store the new
setting.
STORING YOUR AREA
CODE
You can store your local area code in
the phone’s memory so it will not show
the area code if you receive a local call.
If you need to add or store the area
code for a local number, you can add it
afterwards (see “Adding/Deleting the
Area Code” on Page 36).Ô
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CID/MENU until the menu appears
with Auto
AutoAuto
Auto Talk
TalkTalk
Talk selected.
2. Press 3or #
##
#to move the cursor to
Area Code
Area CodeArea Code
Area Code.
ÔNOTE Ô
If an area code is
already stored, it
appears on the display
after you hold down
CID/MENU. Press
DELETE/CHANNEL
three times to delete the
area code. Then enter
your area code.
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3. Press SELECT , then enter your
three-digit area code. If you make
a mistake, repeatedly press
∗/TONE/$
$$
$or #/%
%%
%to move the
cursor over the incorrect digit, then
enter the correct number.
4. Press SELECT to store the area
code, then press END or return the
handset to the base. !
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.
1. Lift the handset, press TALK, and
listen for a dial tone.
2. Press any number other than 0. Ô
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. If the dial tone
continues, you have pulse service.
3. Press END.
Follow these steps to set the dialing
mode.
!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.
ÔNOTE Ô
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 either.
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