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Answering System Operation

Answering System Operation

USING THE MENU BUTTON

Use

MENU

on the base to select the various

function settings. Each time you press

MENU

, the TAD announces the function and

its current setting.

SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME

You must set the day of the week and time
so the TAD can record the correct day and
time of each message.

Note: Enter each key press within about 2
minutes. Otherwise, the TAD exits the time
setting process and you must begin again
with Step 1.

1. Press

MENU

twice. The TAD announces

“Time”, then the currently set time and
the day of the week.

2. Press

SET/RING

to enter the time setting

mode. The TAD announces the currently
set day and displays the day’s number
(

&&&&

for Sunday,

''''

for Monday, and so on).

3. Repeatedly press

SKIP

on the base to

move forward or

REPEAT

on the base to

move backward until the correct day
appears, then press

SET/RING

. The TAD

announces and displays the hour.

4. Repeatedly press

SKIP

REPEAT

until

the correct hour appears, then press

SET/RING

. The TAD announces and dis-

plays the minutes.

5. Repeatedly press

SKIP

REPEAT

until

the correct minutes appear, then press

SET/RING

. The TAD announces “AM” or

“PM,” and

7777

FFFF

appears.

6. Press

SKIP

REPEAT

to choose AM or

PM, then press

SET/RING

. The TAD

beeps and announces the day and time.

To check the day and time, press

MENU

twice. The TAD announces the currently set
day and time. Press

STOP

to exit the menu.

Note: If power fails, the clock retains the cur-
rent time. When the power is restored, it
starts counting again from the time the power
failed.

SETTING THE NUMBER OF
RINGS

You can select how long the TAD waits to
answer a call — 2, 4, or 6 rings, or toll-saver.
If you plan to check messages by long dis-
tance, set

RING TIME

to toll-saver (see “Us-

ing the Toll-Saver” on Page 27).

1. Press

MENU

five times. The TAD

announces “Ring time” followed by the
current setting. The display also shows
the current setting (

((((

****

,,,,

, or

toll-

saver).

2. Press

SET/RING

# of

Presses

Function

Outgoing Message

Clock Set

Security Code for Remote Oper-
ation

Ringer Volume

Number of Rings before the TAD
Answers

Recording Time for Incoming
Messages

Exit the menu setting mode.

Summary of Contents for 43-3810

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone with Digital Answerer and Caller ID Call Waiting Deluxe ...

Page 2: ...tandard radio frequencies as allocated by the FCC Even though the access protection code prevents unauthorized use of your phone line it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequencies within a certain area to unintentionally intercept your conversations and or cause interference This lack of priva cy can occur with any cordless phone FCC STATEMENT Your phone complies with Part ...

Page 3: ...ing features you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your lo cal phone company Where Caller ID is offered one or more op tions are generally available caller s number only caller s name only caller s name and number IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment ba sic safety precautions should always be fol lowe...

Page 4: ...o not disassemble this product Take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks Incor rect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used 18 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi tions When ...

Page 5: ...if swallowed 4 Exercise care in handling the battery pack in order not to short it with conduct ing materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 5 Charge the battery pack provided with 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 Ob...

Page 6: ...he Handset and the Speakerphone 16 Using a Headset 16 Memory Dialing 16 Storing a Name and Number in Memory 16 Editing or Deleting a Number in Memory 17 Entering a Pause 18 Reviewing Memory Numbers 18 Dialing a Memory Number 18 Chain Dialing Service Numbers 18 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 18 Caller ID Operation 19 Call Waiting Options Service 19 Using Call Waiting Options 19 Using Ask to Hold ...

Page 7: ...ing a Conversation 26 Playing Messages 26 Adjusting the TAD s Volume 27 Deleting Messages 27 Remote Operation 27 Setting the Security Code 27 Using the Toll Saver 27 Using Remote Commands 28 Playing Back the Messages 28 Deleting All the Messages in a Mail Box 28 Setting the TAD to Answer Calls 29 Setting the TAD Not to Answer Calls 29 Recording a Memo 29 Recording a New Outgoing Message 29 Listeni...

Page 8: ...line while the handset is off the base 3 Number Redial lets you quickly redial any of the last three numbers dialed Auto Talk you can set the phone so you can answer a call simply by lifting the hand set from the base Any Key Answer you can set the phone so you can press any key to answer a call when the handset is away from the base Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing a...

Page 9: ...before you dis connect it from the phone Your telephone connects directly to a modu lar telephone line jack If your telephone wir ing 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 up date the wiring for you You must use com patible modular jacks that are compliant with Part 68 of FCC R...

Page 10: ...nto a standard AC out let 8 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical posi tion CONNECTING CHARGING AND REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack in the hand set Before using your phone you must connect the battery pack then charge it for about 24 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover 2 Lift the battery pack out of the comp...

Page 11: ...ocal RadioShack store Install the new battery pack and charge it for about 24 hours Note To avoid losing memory numbers in stall and begin charging the new battery pack within 2 minutes 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...

Page 12: ... 4 2H_d hýE 4 2H_d hýE 4 2H_d hýE 4 appears You can still make or receive a call even when the ringer is turned off When you have an incoming call any other phone connected to the same line rings and dYec_d ý9Wbb dYec_d ý9Wbb dYec_d ý9Wbb dYec_d ý9Wbb ap pears on the handset s display To turn the ringer back on simply press VOL CID 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 The ringer is restored at the RINGER A HIGH set...

Page 13: ...eturn 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 Caller ID record so it does not show the area code if the received call is from your local area If for some reason you need to dial the area code or store it in the memory you can add it afterwards See Adding De leting the Area Code on Page 21 Note If your calling area re...

Page 14: ...ed time displays Note You can also dial the num ber before you press TALK If you make a mistake repeatedly press DELETE CH to erase the wrong entry then enter the cor rect number You can also hold down DELETE CH for more than one second to delete the entire number When you receive a call dYec dYec dYec dYec _d _d _d _d 9Wbb 9Wbb 9Wbb 9Wbb appears on the display To answer it lift the handset from t...

Page 15: ... window To end a speakerphone call press SPEAKER again PAGE To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use press PAGE The handset beeps for 15 seconds and the display shows FW _d FW _d FW _d FW _d To locate the handset us ing a continuous beep hold down PAGE longer than 2 seconds The handset beeps for one minute Press any key or place the handset on th...

Page 16: ...r local RadioShack store for a suitable headset To connect the headset open the rubber 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 VOL CID 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 on the handset also controls the connected headset s volume If you place the handset on the base to recharge it while the headset i...

Page 17: ... 7 twice without entering any character To enter a number repeatedly press the corresponding number key until the number appears To enter a special character use 0 Each time you press 0 the following charac ters appear in this order ç ç ç ç ý ý ý ý âýá âýá âýá âýá space ý ý ý ý If you make a mistake use REDIAL 6 6 6 6 or FLASH 7 7 7 7 to move the cursor over the error then enter the correct charac...

Page 18: ...r than 14 digits Press FLASH 7 7 7 7 again to see the rest of the num ber Repeatedly press REDIAL 6 6 6 6 to return to the name display To exit the memory number list press MEM To see a stored name and phone number at the same time press SELECT when the cur sor is by a memory location number To exit this display hold down DELETE CH until the display clears Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number ...

Page 19: ... the Options service from your telephone company set the Caller ID Call Waiting feature to Opt see Turning Caller ID Call Waiting On Off on Page 13 Using Call Waiting Options Note An error tone sounds and the phone exits the menu if you wait more than 20 sec onds between each keypress You hear a soft beep when a call comes in while you are already on the phone The dis play shows the caller s name ...

Page 20: ... _hij hefý _hij hang up on the first caller and continue with the second hefýBWij hefýBWij hefýBWij hefýBWij hang up on the second caller and continue with the first Follow these steps to drop one of the calls 1 To end a conference call press MENU 2 Scroll down to hefý _hij hefý _hij hefý _hij hefý _hij or press 5 or hefýBWij hefýBWij hefýBWij hefýBWij or press 6 to drop the desired call 3 Press S...

Page 21: ... b YjýBeYWj_ed I b YjýBeYWj_ed appears 3 Choose a memory location 01 20 by pressing a number or by repeatedly pressing VOL CID 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 4 Press SELECT If the selected location is empty the TAD beeps to confirm that it stored the num ber then the Caller ID record appears If a record exists in the selected loca tion H fbWY ýC ceho5 H fbWY ýC ceho5 H fbWY ýC ceho5 H fbWY ýC ceho5 appears pr...

Page 22: ...ursor to O i O i O i O i then press SELECT or DELETE CH The TAD beeps once indi cating that the record was deleted Follow these steps to delete all Caller ID records 1 Press CID so the record totals appear 2 Press DELETE CH b j ý 7bb5 b j ý 7bb5 b j ý 7bb5 b j ý 7bb5 appears prompting you to confirm the deletion 3 Press VOL CID 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 to move the cursor to O i O i O i O i then press SE...

Page 23: ...then press SET RING The TAD announces and dis plays the minutes 5 Repeatedly press SKIP or REPEAT until the correct minutes appear then press SET RING The TAD announces AM or PM and 7 7 7 7 or F F F F appears 6 Press SKIP or REPEAT to choose AM or PM then press SET RING The TAD beeps and announces the day and time To check the day and time press MENU twice The TAD announces the currently set day a...

Page 24: ...announcement and does not let the caller leave a message Hel lo no one is available to take your call Please call back another time The TAD uses this message when the recording time is set to Announce Only You can also record your own message see Recording Deleting an Outgoing Message When you record your own outgoing mes sage the TAD uses it for all recording time settings 1 4 and Announce Only T...

Page 25: ...ter the TAD answers a call it plays the out going message beeps then records the call er s message Each incoming message can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long depending on how you set the recording time Setting the Record Time on Page 24 The TAD s maxi mum recording capacity is a total of 20 min utes or 59 messages for all three mail boxes combined The TAD stops recording and resets to an swer the next...

Page 26: ...or a call using the speakerphone PLAYING MESSAGES After the TAD has recorded a message the total number of new messages stored in all mail boxes flashes on the message counter window and the mail box indicators that con tain new message flash To play your messages press the mail box button with its indicator flashing The TAD announces the number of new and old mes sages then plays the new messages...

Page 27: ...ten to your messages Record a new outgoing message Record a memo Erase messages Note You cannot remotely operate the TAD using its handset or another telephone on the same line as the TAD Setting the Security Code The TAD s two digit remote operation securi ty code prevents unauthorized remote ac cess to your messages The code is preset to 80 Follow these steps to change the code to any number fro...

Page 28: ... remote operation stops when some one picks up the handset or any phone on the same phone line Playing Back the Messages 1 At the command prompt press 2 The TAD announces Please select mail box 2 Press and the mail box number For example to listen to the messages in mail box 1 press 1 The TAD announces the mail box num ber and starts playing back new mes sages If the selected mail box does not con...

Page 29: ... Press and the mail box number The TAD announces Record your message after the tone 3 When you hear the beep start speaking your memo Note If the TAD s memory is full the TAD announces No remaining time and returns to the command prompt 4 When finished press 5 or 7 Note The length of the memo recorded by remote operation must be over 2 seconds and within 4 minutes Recording a New Outgoing Message ...

Page 30: ...ft the base s antenna to a vertical position Be sure the battery pack is charged If the battery power is too low it does not have enough power to light the display If the base loses power while the handset is away the secu rity access protection code might change Restore power to the base then place the handset back on the base The CHARGE IN USE indicator lights indicating that the code is set aga...

Page 31: ...e for assistance If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines the phone company can ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem You have an incoming call but do not receive any Caller ID information Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the system has time to record the Caller ID information Check that the system is correctly and securely connected Call your pho...

Page 32: ...ent of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts ...

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