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Please read this User’s Guide before installing,
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Handsets (2)
Base (1)
Charger (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
User’s Guide (1)

Wall Mount Adapter (1)

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Ni-MH Battery Packs (2)
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Modular Cord (1)
AC Adapters (2)
Belt Clips (2)

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43-142

Expandable•Caller ID•Digital Answering System

5.8GHz Digital Cordless Phone

Summary of Contents for 43-142

Page 1: ...com Handsets 2 Base 1 Charger 1 Quick Start Guide 1 User s Guide 1 Wall Mount Adapter 1 Ni MH Battery Packs 2 inside handset Modular Cord 1 AC Adapters 2 Belt Clips 2 Handsets 2 Ni MH Battery Packs 2...

Page 2: ...ting the Phone Base 15 Installing the Charger 16 On a Wall Plate or Wall 17 Connecting Charging the Battery Pack 18 Notes on Recharging 19 Installing a Belt Clip 20 Using an optional Headset 20 Using...

Page 3: ...ntries 33 Finding a Phonebook Entry 35 Editing Phonebook Entries 35 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Handset only 36 Erasing Phonebook Entries 36 Copying Phonebook Entries to anoth...

Page 4: ...ing the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume 49 Adjusting the Ringer Volume 49 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 49 T coil Handset only 49 Finding a Lost Handset 50 Using Hold Conference and Transfer 51 Plac...

Page 5: ...ivating Call Screening 65 Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number PIN 65 Using the Answering Machine 66 Turning your Answering Machine On and Off 66 Reviewing Messages 68 Screening C...

Page 6: ...ndby time Distinctive Ring Allows you to assign a distinctive ringer to certain memory locations When an incoming call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the m...

Page 7: ...e shows you the incoming caller information even when you are already talking on the phone NOTE Cordless phones require AC power to operate When the power is off you cannot make or receive calls by us...

Page 8: ...nic key telephone systems The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in respo...

Page 9: ...is phone To ensure the safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage This product has been te...

Page 10: ...n 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 Do not use this product near...

Page 11: ...only caller s name and number If you subscribe to Call Waiting and Caller ID the system can show you the incoming caller information even when you are already talking on the phone Read This Before In...

Page 12: ...indicator Handset Earpiece Handset Display Soft keys FLASH talk flash key phonebook key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TONE key SPEAKER key up key end call key caller ID key down key pound key MUTE key INT...

Page 13: ...play stop exit key repeat skip key delete key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 answering machine on off key Base Microphone key TONE key speaker key and speaker LED FLASH FIND HANDSET key CHARGE IN USE LED...

Page 14: ...achinery electrical appliances metal walls filing cabinets wireless intercoms alarms and room monitors away from other cordless phones NOTES If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected...

Page 15: ...ck 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 w...

Page 16: ...ve 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 Instal...

Page 17: ...ough the base s groove Plug one end of the supplied modular cord short for a wall plate long for direct wall mounting into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base Insert the two tabs at the bottom o...

Page 18: ...rtment the connector fits only one way Then place the battery pack in the compartment Replace the cover To charge the battery pack place the handset on the base or charger The CHARGE IN USE indicator...

Page 19: ...recharge Using a damp cloth clean the charging contacts on the handset about once a month If you are not going to use your phone for an extended period disconnect the battery pack This increases the b...

Page 20: ...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 Use or on the handset to adjust the headset s volume With a...

Page 21: ...mean Icon Status Description Talk Appears when Privacy mode is turned on Talk Appears while recording a conversation Talk Appears when you mute the handset Talk Appears when the handset speakerphone i...

Page 22: ...de is turned on Talk Appears while recording g a conversation Talk Appears when you mute the base Standby Appears when a new messages is received Standby Talk Appears when the answering machine is tur...

Page 23: ...owing items Handset Status of your answering machine Number of message Day of the week and time Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received If there are no new Caller ID messages the...

Page 24: ...last three numbers dialed The icon that appears directly above each soft key determines the function shown For example when the handset is in standby mode pressing soft key 1 will access the redial li...

Page 25: ...this key are also available to adjust the volume setting Using the Handset and Base Menus To open the menu press the MENU soft key Highlight the option you want by pressing or on the four way function...

Page 26: ...ETUP ANSW SETUP and DEREGISTER HS menu options on the handset GLOBAL SETUP and ANSW SETUP menu options on the base make sure the line is not in use and if you access from a handset the handset is with...

Page 27: ...w use the same number key enter the first letter Then use or TONE to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter For example to enter Movies Press 6 once to enter M Use to move the...

Page 28: ...nction key to select PULSE The initial setting is Tone Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone NOTE If you ever need to change the dial mode back to Tone follow the same procedure but...

Page 29: ...Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting CIDCW so you can see the name and number of someone who calls when you re already on the line...

Page 30: ...optimum viewing Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu and then the CONTRAST submenu Press or on the four way function key to adjust the contrast of the LCD Press the OK...

Page 31: ...n be registered at a time Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory When charged pre registered handsets display a handset ID number Handsets that have not been regist...

Page 32: ...cursor to select YES Press the OK soft key Or From the handset press and hold and for more than 5 seconds You will hear a confirmation tone and DEREGISTRATION COMPLETE appears After resetting the hand...

Page 33: ...ns to store a group of numbers up to 20 digits that you may need to enter once your call connects This is referred to as Chain Dialing See Chain Dialing from the Phonebook on page 43 Creating Phoneboo...

Page 34: ...will use this ring tone when this person calls Move the cursor to highlight one of the 20 different ring tone options As you highlight each ring tone you will hear a sample of that tone When you hear...

Page 35: ...letter you entered you can then use or on the four way function key to scroll to other entries For example to search for an entry beginning with the letter M press 6 once To close the phonebook press...

Page 36: ...rs When you come to the information you want to store press the STORE soft key STORE EDIT NAME appears Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 33 NOTE If the Caller ID message was rece...

Page 37: ...RE YOU SURE appears on the display screen Select YES or NO Press the OK soft key If you select ONE MEMORY use or on the four way function key or the number key 0 2 9 to select desired phonebook entry...

Page 38: ...et to handset functions like intercom and DirectLink The banner lets you customize the name your handset displays The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Intercom Intercom Hold Roo...

Page 39: ...me Sweet Home Hm Swt Hm Wake Up Lorri Song 6 Lorri Song Light Bug When the Irish Eyes Are Smiling Irish Eyes Beep Boop Aura Lee Tone Board Let Me Call You Sweet Heart Sweetheart Chip Chop Star Spangle...

Page 40: ...soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Activating AutoTalk Handset only AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle You do not have to press any keys to...

Page 41: ...emove the handset from the charging cradle Press FLASH Listen for the dial tone Dial the number OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle Dial the number Press FLASH 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 From a handset...

Page 42: ...is on the phone will answer when you remove the handset from the charging cradle Press FLASH If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any number keypad 1 2 From a handset speakerphone Pick up the ha...

Page 43: ...e phonebook entry you want to call See Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 35 Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number Chain Dialing from the Phonebook You can use the phonebook entries to store a gro...

Page 44: ...and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company your phone will show you the caller s phone number and name if available whenever a call comes in If you subscribe to both Call W...

Page 45: ...to jump to the first caller ID name that starts with that letter To scroll quickly through the list press and hold or on the four way function key NOTE The number of calls from the same Caller ID wil...

Page 46: ...g Deluxe If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone a call waiting tone will sound Press FLASH on the handset or FLASH FIND HANDSET on the base to accept the...

Page 47: ...the user will be available shortly and the call is placed on hold Tell Busy A prerecorded message tells the caller you are busy and the waiting call is disconnected Forward Call The caller is sent to...

Page 48: ...number NOTES If the number exceeds 32 digits only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory If the redial memory is empty you will hear a beep Deleting a Redial Record Handset only If you want...

Page 49: ...eakerphone To adjust the speaker volume while on a call press to make it louder or to make it softer T coil Handset only Digital spread spectrum cordless phones generate magnetic signals that could ca...

Page 50: ...ween battery charges Therefore it is recommended that the handset be returned to the charging cradle when not in use If this feature is not required the T coil mode should not be turned on Finding a L...

Page 51: ...es Once 5 minutes has passed that party s line will be disconnected and the phone will return to standby While a call is on hold Caller ID and Call Waiting cannot be received Conferencing If you have...

Page 52: ...d If you want to rejoin the call press FLASH or on the handset or on the base Answering a Transferred Call When a station receives a call transfer it sounds a paging tone and shows the ID of the stati...

Page 53: ...ng the Ringer One call only While the phone is ringing press the MUTE soft key on the handset or on the base to mute the ringer for this call The phone will ring again normally on the next call The ha...

Page 54: ...nk Communication Feature A pair of handsets or two pairs of handsets at one time can function as two way radios This feature is called DirectLink and will not interfere with the base s ability to make...

Page 55: ...CEL soft key and then press the OK soft key DIRECTLINK MODE CANCEL appears in the display Intercom Making an Intercom Page You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone l...

Page 56: ...ion is canceled If you do not select a handset within 30 seconds the operation will be canceled If the party does not answer within one minute the operation is canceled Room Monitor This feature allow...

Page 57: ...de can receive incoming calls To resume normal telephone operation you should terminate the monitoring session by pressing the END soft key on either handset Tone Dialing Switch Over If your telephone...

Page 58: ...soft key Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and then the AREA CODE submenu Use the number keypad 0 9 to enter a 3 digit area code If an area code has already been stored it will appear in the display Press...

Page 59: ...Recording Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Messages Day and Time Announcement Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo M...

Page 60: ...You can use your handset to operate your answering machine from anywhere in your home When the phone is in standby press the soft key on the handset to access the answering machine REMOTE ANSWERING M...

Page 61: ...odels Choose ENGLISH or ESPA OL Spanish for Canadian models Choose ENGLISH or FRAN AIS French Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Your Greeting Your answering machine comes with a...

Page 62: ...nish recording press the STOP soft key EXIT You will hear a beep and the answering machine plays back your greeting for confirmation 1 2 3 4 5 From the handset With the phone in standby press the soft...

Page 63: ...ing machine is playing the current greeting Each time you press the CHANGE soft key the answering machine switches between the pre recorded and the personal greeting The last greeting you hear is used...

Page 64: ...hear a confirmation tone Setting the Record Time or Announce only You can choose how long callers have to record a message Set the record time to 1 MINUTE or 4 MINUTES to limit the record time for in...

Page 65: ...essage This Call Screen feature can be turned on or off Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the CALL SCREEN submenu Move the cursor to select ON or OFF Press the OK soft You wi...

Page 66: ...On and Off From the base From the handset Turning On With the phone in standby press The answering machine announces Answering System is on and plays the current greeting The message counter displays...

Page 67: ...s off appears 1 2 3 With the phone in standby press the soft key on the handset REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display and the answering machine announces the time and the n...

Page 68: ...message number plays the message and then announces the time and date that message was received Press the soft key REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display and the answering m...

Page 69: ...y to delete it The message is permanently deleted While a message is playing press 4 to delete it The message is permanently deleted Deleting all messages With the phone in standby press to delete all...

Page 70: ...one You can always hear callers from the base speaker To screen an incoming call from the handset and base From the base From the handset After the answering machine answers the base speaker will let...

Page 71: ...the OK soft key The LCD will display RECORDING A CALL A confirmation tone that can be heard by both parties sounds during recording 1 2 During a conversation press the MENU soft key and then or key t...

Page 72: ...ws you to record messages that are between 2 seconds and 4 minutes long You might want to use this feature to leave messages for other members of your household instead of written notes From the base...

Page 73: ...2 3 Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message When a new message is received and Message Alert is on the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds...

Page 74: ...location use any touch tone telephone and follow these steps Call your telephone number and wait for the answering machine to answer If the answering machine is off it will answer after about 10 rings...

Page 75: ...o repeat the previous message or press 0 then 1 after four seconds to repeat the current message For the Memo Record and Greeting Record Stop the first time you enter the corresponding command it star...

Page 76: ...code Resetting this code is not normally necessary In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a...

Page 77: ...ppliances and try again Make sure that you are not too far from the base Can t make or receive calls Make sure that you are not too far from the base Make sure the line is not in use If an outside cal...

Page 78: ...e may be a problem with your Caller ID service You cannot register the handset at the base Charge the battery pack in the handset for 15 20 hours Change the Digital Security Code see page 76 Make sure...

Page 79: ...Adjust the speaker volume on the base or handset Make sure the call screen feature is set to on Cannot access remote features from another touch tone phone Make sure you are using the correct PIN num...

Page 80: ...e phone s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it Appendix Handset Base Registration When you register the handset w...

Page 81: ...until the CHARGE IN USE indicator stops flashing This erases all the handset registration data on the base not limited to the handset you placed at Step 4 above You need to register other handset s a...

Page 82: ...r call CW Deluxe or Call Waiting Deluxe Call Waiting Deluxe is available from your telephone provider and it is offered to users on a subscription basis With this service and while on an existing phon...

Page 83: ...Making a call from a record 45 Storing a record in the phonebook 36 Using the list 45 Call waiting 44 Chain dialing 43 Conference call 51 Controls Functions 12 D Day and time 29 Dial mode 28 DirectLi...

Page 84: ...a redial number 36 Privacy mode 54 R Recording a call 71 Recording a voice memo 72 Redial 48 Deleting a record 48 Making a call from a record 48 Storing a record in the phonebook 36 Using the list 44...

Page 85: ...Memo 85 Memo...

Page 86: ...Memo 86 Memo...

Page 87: ...Memo 87 Memo...

Page 88: ...imitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack...

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