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Cat. No. 43-963

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Caller ID System 360

43-963.fm  Page 1  Monday, August 16, 1999  3:43 PM

Summary of Contents for 43-963

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 963 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Caller ID System 360 43 963 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 3 43 PM...

Page 2: ...Rights Reserved Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure th...

Page 3: ...ngs This module stores up to 99 caller ID records name and telephone number The module has these features Easy Installation lets you quickly begin to use the module Large Display makes it easy to see...

Page 4: ...Spanish Call Summary the module displays the number of new calls you receive Clock and Date Display the module displays the current time and date as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your...

Page 5: ...ce is available and you must subscribe to the service for this module Your Caller ID module displays name only number only or both name and number depending upon the information provided by the phone...

Page 6: ...Option 14 Connecting to the Phone Line 15 Connecting to a Single Line Phone 16 Connecting to a Two Line Phone 18 Connecting to an Answering Machine 20 Connecting the AC Adapter 22 Mounting the Module...

Page 7: ...New Calls 29 Unavailable 29 Anonymous Calls 30 No Data Sent 30 Voice Mail 31 Message Waiting 31 Line Error 32 Reviewing Deleting Call Information 33 Care and Maintenance 35 Lightning 37 43 963 fm Page...

Page 8: ...is shown on the label on the bottom of the module If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line add up all of the RENs If the total is more than five your telephone might not ring In...

Page 9: ...sconnect your service The telephone company normally attempts to notify you in advance If advance notice is not practical the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your...

Page 10: ...and TV interference in a residential area However your module might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following...

Page 11: ...e battery low indicator ap pears in the top left corner of the display or the display dims replace the battery Cautions Do not press any buttons after you remove the battery Doing so can delete all ca...

Page 12: ...install the battery 1 If you are replacing the battery unplug the module from the telephone line 2 Slide off the battery compartment cover 3 Remove the old battery if necessary 43 963 fm Page 12 Monda...

Page 13: ...y in the compartment as shown following the correct polar ity and as marked inside the compartment Caution Do not force the battery into the compartment 5 Replace the cover 43 963 fm Page 13 Monday Au...

Page 14: ...n the module displays the following screen To change the language selection remove the battery and unplug the AC adapt er if connected Wait for about 40 seconds then reinstall the battery and plug in...

Page 15: ...ve this type of connector you can get the necessary adapters at your local Radio Shack store Or you can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring Notes The telephone company can charge y...

Page 16: ...he phone s cord from the phone jack and plug this cord into either of the module s telephone line connectors 2 Plug one end of the supplied phone line cord into the module s other tele phone line conn...

Page 17: ...o line phone you can connect two modules using a triplex adapter Cat No 279 402 The module only records information about calls received on the line to which it is connected Follow these steps to conn...

Page 18: ...e jack 3 Plug one end of the supplied telephone cord into either telephone jack on one of the modules 4 Plug the other end of the cord into either L1 or L2 on the triplex adapter 5 Repeat Steps 3 and...

Page 19: ...nto either of the module s telephone line connectors 2 Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the module s other telephone line connector then plug the other end of the cord into the phone line...

Page 20: ...dapter might not work properly Note You must connect the module to AC power using the supplied AC adapter for nightlighting to work Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter s...

Page 21: ...desk table or shelf Or you can follow these steps to mount the module on a wall 1 Drill two holes 1 8 inch diameter and 217 32 inches apart into the wall Note You can use this illustration as a templa...

Page 22: ...22 2 Thread two screws not supplied into the mounting location and secure the bracket to the wall illus 43 963 fm Page 22 Monday August 16 1999 3 43 PM...

Page 23: ...3 Thread the phone line cords through the upper and lower slots on the bracket Then snap the module onto the bracket and push the module down to secure it 43 963 fm Page 23 Monday August 16 1999 3 43...

Page 24: ...E 2 While holding down DELETE within 6 seconds repeatedly press REVIEW to decrease the contrast or REVIEW to increase the contrast Important If you hold down DELETE for longer than 6 seconds without p...

Page 25: ...isplays all received caller ID information for every incoming call in cluding the caller s telephone number and the call s time and date In some areas the caller s name is also sent As it receives cal...

Page 26: ...le is not displaying calls the display shows the current time and date When you receive a call or when you press DELETE or REVIEW if you are using the supplied AC adapter the display lights up This le...

Page 27: ...rmation the message received indicator flashes Press REVIEW or to turn off the in dicator UNAVAILABLE If the caller is calling from outside the caller ID service area or a caller ID ser vice is not av...

Page 28: ...bout 30 seconds and the message received indicator flashes NO DATA SENT When call information is not sent by the telephone company the display shows NO DATA SENT This happens if you have not subscribe...

Page 29: ...NG If you subscribe to your phone company s voice mail feature and they send a signal to your caller ID system when you have new voice mail MESSAGE WAITING appears on the display and the message recei...

Page 30: ...e display Note Minor electrical disturbances can af fect the caller ID information Occasional errors are normal If the module frequently displays LINE ERROR contact your local telephone company or Rad...

Page 31: ...or REVIEW when the display is blank Then to view other call information displays press REVIEW to step back through the calls or REVIEW to step forward through them To delete the displayed call quickly...

Page 32: ...you reach the end of your call list If there are no calls stored in the mod ule NO CALLS appears on the dis play when you press REVIEW The display automatically turns off except for the time and date...

Page 33: ...can enjoy it for years Keep the module dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liq uids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits Use and store the module only in normal temperature env...

Page 34: ...odule Modifying or tampering with the module s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to op erate it If your module is not perfo...

Page 35: ...uits meet or exceed the FCC requirements However lightning striking the phone or power lines can damage the system Lightning damage is not common Nevertheless if you live in an area that has severe el...

Page 36: ...liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in con nection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or p...

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