Radio Shack 900MHz User's Manual
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1. 7 A Quick Look At Your Telephone 10 installation vsisi a 10 Mounting the Phone 10 Connecting to Phone Lines ccceceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeesaaeseeeeeessaeeneneees 11 On a DeSK TOD ite Rane ies 11 a Wall Plate Wall 12 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack 13 Setting the Dialing Mode 14 Adjusting the RINGET 14 On the Handset i Lake 14 On the Base atti abe ae 14 Setting the Number of 2 15 Setting the Day Time 15 BaSic Opera thon TE 15 Making a 15 Answering a 16 Setting the Handset Volume 16 Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume cccceeeeeeeeececeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeees 16 Using Mute niania dilate annul idl nil ii ebb ies 16 Using HOLD een eA2. ceed 22 Selecting the Outgoing Message 22 Recording Deleting an Outgoing Message 22 Setting the Record Time 22 Setting the Phone to Answer Calls 23 Screening Calls henian 23 Recording 23 Recording Memo 24 Recording a Conversation 24 Playing Messages 24 Adjusting the TAD S Volume 25 Deleting Messages sil 25 Setting the Remote Operation PIN 25 Remote Operation 26 Using the Toll Saver ccescccceccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeseeaeeesaaaesseeessiaaeseeneees 26 Using Remote Commands 2 2 2 26 Troubleshooting eet ete ati 28 a ae E NE E REEE S E E E EE 29 Replacing the Battery 30 The FCC Wants You to KNOW c ccececeeceeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeaeeesaeeeseaeeeseeeeeetaeeeeaes 31 Lig
3. Follow these steps to use both lines and the phone s intercom function to set up a four way call see Using the Paging In tercom Features on Page 19 1 Make a 3 way conference call See 3 Way Conferencing on Page 17 2 Press INTCM on the handset or INTERCOM on the base to page the other keypad The two outside lines are automati cally put on hold but the parties on both lines can talk with each other 3 To answer the page press INTCM on the handset or INTERCOM on the base then press CONF on the hand set or CONFERENCE on the base 4 To end the conference call press LINE 1 then LINE 2 on one keypad then press LINE 2 on the other key pad If you want to hang up one line and con tinue talking on the other press the line button that you want to hang up Note You can also make a conference call using both the phone and an exten sion phone see Using the Phone with Extension Phones USING THE PHONE WITH EXTENSION PHONES The phone detects when an extension phone is in use and the corresponding line indicator flashes on the base To join the conversation from the hand set or base press the line button for the line in use You hear a busy tone Before the tone ends press the line button again Note If you hang up the phone and someone is still on that line on an exten sion the phone s line indicator s might not stay lit USING REDIAL You can quickly dial the last n
4. To answer a call using the speaker phone press either LINE 1 or LINE 2 whichever is flashing The indicator for the line in use lights on the base The in dicator for the same line flashes on the handset as a reminder that the line is in use To end a speakerphone call press LINE 1 or LINE 2 again The line indicator turns off If you receive a call on one line while talking on the other you hear the base ring and three ring tones through the handset or a low ring on the base when using the speakerphone if you have set RING VOL to Hl or LO Press the line but ton for the incoming call s line The cur rent call is automatically placed on hold If both lines have an incoming call pressing a key answers the line that be gan ringing first SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME You can adjust the handset s volume to any of four settings low mid high max imum To change the handset s volume during a call repeatedly press VOLUME on the handset The setting remains the same even when you hang up the phone ADJUSTING THE SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME To set the speakerphone s volume press VOLUME or on the base The display shows the volume setting in the range of 1 lowest to 10 highest USING MUTE While talking on the speakerphone you can temporarily turn off the phone s mi crophone by pressing MUTE so the other party cannot hear you The indicator for a muted line flashes red Press MUTE again to res
5. built in installation unless proper ventilation is pro vided 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 power supply to your home consult your local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this prod uct where the cord will be stepped on Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 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 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product Take it to a qualified service techni cian when service or repair work is required Opening or removing cov ers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks Incorrect reassemble cause electric shock when the product is subse quently used Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow ing conditions A When the power cord plug is dam aged or frayed Features B If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water D If the product does not operate nor mally by following the operating instr
6. Ga eines 17 Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone 17 Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone 17 Making a Conference Call 2 17 3 Way Conferencing 17 4 Way Conferencing cccccccceeesceeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeaaaeseceeeeseaaesseaeeescaeeeseaeeesaes 18 Using the Phone with Extension Phones 18 Using REDA rea 18 a et ani eee 18 Using Tone Services a Pulse Line 19 Using the Paging Intercom Features 19 Usmo a Headsets eee ee ies 20 Contents 3 20 Storing a Number in Memory 20 Eniteringia Pause Somes 21 Dialing a Memory 21 Chain Dialing Service Numbers 22 21 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 21 TAD Operations AEN EE E E
7. and starts counting in the message counter window then speak your message When you finish the memo press PLAY STOP or MEMO Notes The maximum length for recording memo is 10 minutes The phone cannot record a memo less than two seconds long If you receive an incoming call or page from the handset the phone exits the memo recording mode You cannot record a memo while the phone is answering the other line RECORDING A CONVERSATION The phone lets you record both sides of a telephone conversation Important Note It is illegal in some ar eas to record a conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversa tion including the phone company Check the laws in your area before you use the two way recording feature To start recording a phone conversation repeatedly press MSG LINE SELECT until the line indicator for the line you are talk ing on lights in the message counter window Then press MEMO on the base The phone beeps and the message counter window starts counting To stop recording press PLAY STOP or MEMO The phone stores a recorded conversa tion as a message on the selected line see Playing Messages Notes The maximum length for recording a conversation is 10 minutes The phone cannot record a conver sation less than two seconds long When you want to record a confer ence call using both LINE 1 and LINE 2 you can select either line with MSG LINE SELECT Yo
8. hours of continuous talk time or 7 days of standby time when fully charged Paging Two Way Intercom System lets you send a signal from the base to the handset or from the handset to the base to page someone or locate the handset when it is away from the base If someone answers you can use the phone as an intercom Dual Volume Controls let you adjust the volume you hear through the hand set and speakerphone Adjustable Ringer lets you choose high or low volume for both lines ring ers Wall Mountable you can mount the phone on the wall to save space on your desk top Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg ing you can place the handset on the base facedown or faceup 40 Channels automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call Security Access Protection Code automatically prevents other cordless Features 5 phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base Line Status Indicators show if a line is available in use or on hold Redial lets you quickly redial the last number dialed Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special phone services such as Call Waiting Tone Pulse Dialing lets you use your phone with either type of service and you can easily switch from pulse to tone dialing for long distance bank by phone or other special services Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use you
9. same line as the phone and resets to answer the next call Adjustable Ring Number lets you set the TAD to answer after three or five rings or use Toll Saver to avoid unnec essary charges when you call by long distance to check your messages Digital Volume Control lets you pre cisely adjust the speakerphone and message playback Important e Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate When the AC power is off you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your phone To be safe you should 6 Features also have a corded phone that does not need AC power to operate 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 connec tion so you can use the handset READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION We have designed your telephone to conform to federal regulations and you can connect it to most telephone lines However each telephone and each de vice such as an answering machine that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the telephone line We refer to this power draw as the de vice s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN is on the bottom of your telephone If you use more than one phone or other device on the line add up all of the RENs If the tota
10. the phone to answer 2 If the phone is not set to answer calls it answers after about 10 rings and sounds a series of beeps 3 When the outgoing message begins or the phone sounds a series of beeps press then enter your PIN within 2 seconds If the PIN is correct the phone announc es the day and time then it announces the number of new and old messages The phone plays all new messages then beeps about every two seconds to let you know it is ready to accept remote commands Notes If the phone does not respond try entering your PIN again If you enter an incorrect PIN three times the phone beeps and hangs up 26 Remote Operation When the phone is operating from a remote location it stops all answering func tions and rC appears on the display on the base The phone resumes answering functions when it is no longer in remote operation if you have not turned it off The remote playback of incoming messages is limited to 4 minutes If you have more messages after 4 minutes have passed you must press 2 again to listen to the rest of the messages e When using remote operation you can only delete the current message during playback You cannot delete all the messages stored at one time The following table shows the remote commands you can use Note Remote operation stops when someone picks up the handset and presses ei ther LINE 1 or LINE 2 whichever is flashing or any phone on the s
11. to the same line still rings Note The RING VOL setting on the base is common to both lines 14 Installation SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS Set RING TIME on the back of the base to 3 5 or TS toll saver to select how long the phone waits to answer a call 3 rings 5 rings or toll saver Notes If you plan to check messages by long distance set RING TIME to TS see Using the Toll Saver Page 26 The ring time setting is common to both lines SETTING THE DAY TIME You must set the day of the week and time so the phone can record the correct day and time of each message Notes e Enter each keypress within about 2 minutes Otherwise the phone exits the time setting process and you must begin again with Step 1 If a call is received during the setup process the phone exits the time setting process Begin again with Step 1 1 Hold down CLOCK until the phone beeps The phone announces the currently set day and displays the day s number 0 for Sunday 1 for Monday and so on 2 To change the day of the week repeatedly press SKIP to move for ward or REPEAT to move backward To set the correct day of the week when it displays press CLOCK 3 The phone announces the hour To change the hour repeatedly press or hold down SKIP or REPEAT To set the correct hour when it dis plays press CLOCK 4 The phone announces the minutes To change the minutes repeatedly press
12. ETING MESSAGES To delete the current message while it is playing press DELETE The phone beeps To delete all messages on either line at once repeatedly press MSG LINE SE LECT until the line indicator for the de sired line lights in the message counter window Then while messages are not playing hold down DELETE on the base until the phone beeps and 0 appears in the message counter window Note You cannot delete new unplayed messages If you try to delete all mes sages at once while you still have new messages the phone sounds a long beep and deletes old messages only SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION PIN The phone s two digit remote operation PIN personal identification number prevents unauthorized remote access to your messages The PIN is preset to 80 Follow these steps to change the PIN to any number from 00 to 99 The PIN is common to both lines Note If you wait more than 2 minutes between each keypress the phone exits the PIN setting process Start again at Step 1 1 Hold down PIN until the phone beeps and 00 appears in the mes sage counter window 2 Press SKIP to set the first digit of the PIN higher or REPEAT to set it lower Then press PIN 3 Press SKIP or REPEAT set the second digit of the PIN then press PIN The phone announces the new PIN 4 To check your PIN at any time press PIN The PIN appears in the message counter window and the phone announces it TAD Operat
13. Fitri le 31 4 Contents O Features Your RadioShack 2 Line 900MHz Cord less Answering Machine uses advanced cordless telephone technology to give you extended range and superior audio quality with less interference than many other cordless phones The phone lets you make and receive calls on two sep arate telephone lines The answering system stores up to 25 minutes or up to 59 messages on a computer chip and records each mes sage s day and time This gives you ad vanced capabilities over tape based answering machines you can delete individual messages and save the rest e there are no tapes to bother with and no tape mechanisms to wear out The remote operation feature lets you operate your TAD from a touch tone phone or from a rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer Its features include TELEPHONE FEATURES Two Line Telephone System lets you easily handle two telephone lines at the same time You can use both lines to make 3 or 4 way conference calls or use one line for data communication while you are talking on the other Speakerphone lets you answer calls without using the handset Headset Jack lets you make or an swer calls with handsfree convenience using an optional headset 10 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing Ample Talk and Standby Time the supplied battery pack provides 7
14. LITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations 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 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 and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosme
15. RadioShack www radioshack com 2 Line 900MHz Cordless Answering Machine with Speakerphone Please read before using this equipment Owner s Manual This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture AN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK N DO NOT OPEN CAUTION REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions included in the literature accom panying this product 2000 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by Tandy Corporation Contents 1 amp chen ee settee 3 amp 5 Read This Before Installation 7 Important Safety
16. ame phone line Remote Commands Press then within 2 seconds Function oh Repeat current message during playback Play messages Skip current message during playback Delete current message during playback Stop playback recording and room monitoring Set the phone to answer or not answer calls Record or stop recording a new outgoing message Play the outgoing message Switch to the other line Line 1 or Line 2 oO amp O amp O DM Monitor the room where the phone is located for 15 seconds Remote Operation 27 Troubleshooting We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the follow ing suggestions might help Problem Suggestion The phone does not work or works poorly Be sure the base s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to reset the security access protection code The handset stops working or works poorly during a call Move the handset closer to the base Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Severe noise interference Keep the handset and
17. ant to have a conversation between the handset and the base To page the handset from the base press INTERCOM The handset and base ring and the CHARGE indicator on the base flashes Press INTCM on the handset to answer the page Both LINE 1 and LINE 2 indicators on the handset stay lit and the CHARGE indicator on the base stays lit To page the base from the handset press INTCM The base and handset ring and the CHARGE indicator flashes Press INTERCOM on the base to answer the page Both LINE 1 and LINE 2 indi cators on the handset stay lit and the CHARGE indicator on the base stays lit Note The paging ends in one minute if nobody answers Press INTERCOM or INTCM again To end an intercom call press INTCM or INTERCOM During a call you can page someone at either the base or the handset to join the conversation Press INTERCOM or IN TCM The current call is put on hold e To transfer the call press INTER COM or INTCM again when the per son at the base or handset answers To start a 3 way call tell the person at the base or handset to press the line button for the call then press the same button twice on your key pad when they answer the page Notes You cannot page the base hand set if it is already in use A busy tone sounds comes in during an intercom conversation either of the intercom parties can answer the call as they Basic Operation 19 normally would by
18. base away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems inter coms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move to another location or turn off the source of interfer ence Press CH to change the channel Hang up and redial the number The phone cannot be oper ated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has decreased Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface Recharge the battery pack The handset battery pack does not charge Check the charging contacts on the handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 30 28 Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Handset does not ring or receive a page Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Move the handset closer to the base Move the handset and base away from other electrical devices Recharge the battery pack The TAD does not answer calls Make sure the TAD is turned on Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected Check all phone line connections The TAD does not record callers messages REC TIME is set to ANN announcement only Set it to 1 or 4 Delete message if memory is f
19. ee Recording Deleting an Outgoing Message When you record your own outgoing message the phone uses it for all REC TIME settings To switch between your outgoing mes sage and the phone s prerecorded mes sage repeatedly press MSG LINE SELECT until the line indicator for the desired line lights in the message counter window then press OGM When the current message begins to play press OGM again The phone switches to the other message and plays it The display shows P for prerecorded mes sage or U for your own message RECORDING DELETING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE You can record different messages for each line Press MSG LINE SELECT so the line indicator for the desired line lights in the message counter window Hold down OGM until the phone beeps and the message counter window starts counting Then speak your outgoing message up to 30 seconds long into the built in microphone on the bottom of the base You can see how long your message is by watching the message counter window When you finish your message press PLAY STOP or OGM The phone plays back your message To delete your outgoing message and use the phone s prerecorded messages hold down OGM until the phone beeps Then press OGM again within two sec onds SETTING THE RECORD TIME Set REC TIME to 1 4 or ANN to deter mine how the phone will record incom ing messages for each line 1 The phone plays the outgoing mes sage and lets callers lea
20. er 0 9 by pressing a number key The phone automatically dials the number Chain Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services such as alternate long dis tance or bank by phone store each group of numbers in its own memory lo cation To use the stored special service num bers dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEM and the number for the memory location where the addition al information is stored Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service s number police department fire depart ment ambulance and you choose to test the stored number make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods Also remain on the line to ex plain the reason for your call Memory Operation 21 TAD Operation SELECTING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE The phone has two prerecorded outgo ing messages One asks the caller to leave a message Hello no one is avail able to take your call Please leave a message after the tone The phone uses this message when REC TIME is set to 1 or 4 see Setting the Record Time The other is simply an announcement and does not let the caller leave a mes sage Hello no one is available to take your call The phone uses this message when REC TIME is set to ANN an nouncement only You can also record your own message s
21. gh your local RadioShack Store see Replacing the battery pack SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have If you are not sure which type you have do this test 1 Be sure DIAL MODE is set to T tone 2 Press LINE 1 on the handset Then listen for the dial tone 3 Press any number other than 0 Note If your phone system requires that you dial an access code 9 for example before you dial an outside number do not press the access code either If the dial tone stops that line has tone service If the dial tone contin ues that line has pulse service 4 Press LINE 2 listen for the dial tone and repeat Step 3 If you have tone service on both lines leave DIAL MODE set to T If you have pulse service on either line set DIAL MODE to P pulse You can use tone services on the line which supports them by press ing TONE before any other keys ADJUSTING THE RINGER The phone lets you control its base and handset ringer volumes separately You can choose a high or low ringer setting for the base or the handset On the Handset At any time except during a call repeat edly press VOLUME to change the ring er s volume On the Base Set RING VOL on the back of the base to OFF LO or HI With RING VOL set to OFF the base s ringer does not sound when a call is received but the handset when it is off the base and any other phone connected
22. he handset USING BOTH THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE To use the handset to join a call at the base or to use the base to join a con versation at the handset press the line button for the line that is in use You hear a busy tone Before the tone ends press the line button again During the call one of you can hang up and the call can continue To end the call you must hang up both the base and handset Note If you hear a high pitched noise from the base s speaker the handset and the base are too close together To talk with two parties using both lines see 4 Way Conferencing on Page 18 MAKING A CONFERENCE CALL 3 Way Conferencing Follow these steps to use both phone lines to set up a 3 way call The proce dure is the same for the handset and the base 1 Place the first call on hold 2 Answer a call on the other line 3 Once you have the second party on the line press CONFERENCE CONF on the handset to bring in the first party Both line indicators on the base light green Basic Operation 17 4 To end the conference call press one line button then the other If you want to hang up one line and con tinue talking on the other press the line button you want to hang up 5 If you want to talk on one line with out disconnecting the other press HOLD then the button for the line you want to talk on To return to a 3 way conversation press CONFER ENCE or CONF 4 Way Conferencing
23. he problem REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in Connect ing and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 13 the battery pack should last about one year If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge replace it with a 600 mAh battery pack with a connec tor that fits the socket in the battery com partment You can order a replacement battery pack through your local Ra dioShack store Install the new battery pack as de scribed below then charge it for about 24 hours see Connecting and Charg ing the Battery Pack on Page 13 Note To avoid losing memory numbers install and begin charging the new bat tery pack within 2 minutes 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover 2 Lift the battery pack out of the com partment then gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it 3 Insert the new battery pack s con nector into the socket in the com partment place the battery pack into the compartment 4 Replace the cover If you have trouble replacing the battery pack take the phone to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance Cautions You must use a replacement battery of the same size and type Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it might explode Do not open or mutilate the battery Be careful not to short the battery by touching the connector s pins with conducting materials
24. ion 25 Remote Operation While you are away from your home or office you can use a touch tone phone or a pulse rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer available through your local RadioShack store to enter your PIN and do any of the following set the phone to answer or not answer calls listen to your messages record a new outgoing message erase messages monitor the room where the phone is located Notes e You cannot remotely operate the phone using its handset or another telephone on the same line as the phone You can also listen to the message recorded on Line 2 by making a call to Line 1 s number or vice versa USING THE TOLL SAVER If RING TIME is set to TS toll saver see Setting the Number of Rings on Page 15 the phone answers after three rings if you have new messages ones you have not listened to If there are no new messages the phone answers after five rings This gives you time to hang up before the phone answers so you can avoid unnecessary long distance charges Note Toll saver works only on the line you called If Line 1 has no new mes sages but Line 2 has one the tele phone answers after five rings when you call Line 1 USING REMOTE COMMANDS Follow these steps to operate the phone from a remote location Note If you wait more than 15 seconds between keypresses the phone sounds a long beep and hangs up 1 Dial your phone number and wait for
25. ions specified in the instruction manual provided for this product Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and bat tery charger SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Features A Quick Look At Your Telephone MUTE HOLD CONFERENCE MSG LINE REDIAL LINE 2 VOLUME PLAY STOP INTERCOM 1 Installation MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the phone s base on a desk or table or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall Choose a location that is near an accessible AC outlet near a modular telephone jack 10 A Quick Look At Your Telephone out of the way of normal activities e 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 sev eral locations try each to see which provides the best performance Caution The supplied AC adapter was designed specifically for your phone Use only the supplied adapter Connecting to Phone Lines To take full advantage of the phone s capabilities you must have two phone lines with separate phone numbers If you have only one line you can order a second line from your phone company You can connect the phone to the lines in one of these ways connect two lines through a two line
26. l is more than five or three in rural areas your telephones might not ring If ringer operation is im paired remove a device from the line Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone compa ny Both numbers are on the bottom of your telephone Note You must not connect your tele phone to coin operated systems e party line systems e most electronic key telephone sys tems This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To elimi nate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective mea sures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV use outlets on different electrical cir cuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment 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 in cluding the following 1 Read and
27. lephone line and power line current These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements However lightning striking the tele phone or power lines can damage your telephone Lightning damage is not common Nev ertheless if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms we suggest that you unplug your phone when storms approach to reduce the possibili ty of damage Care 31 Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBI
28. modular phone jack connect two lines through two one line modular phone jacks connect one line through a one line modular phone jack Notes e Your phone connects directly to a modular phone jack If your phone wiring does not have a modular jack you can update it using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you can have the phone company update it for you e The line that connects a two line phone jack to the phone company wiring must be twisted pair cable Otherwise you might hear interfer ence crosstalk between the two lines The USOC number of the two line jack to be installed is RJ14C RJ14W for a wall plate The USOC number of single line jack is RJ11C On a Desk Top 1 To connect the phone to a two line phone jack plug one end of the sup plied long two line modular cord into TEL LINE 1 2 on the back of the phone TEL LINE 1 2 Note If you connect the phone to a two line phone jack with a two line cord do not connect another third phone line to TEL LINE 2 or the phone will not operate properly Instead you can connect another phone device such as fax machine or modem To connect the phone to two one line phone jacks plug one end of the supplied long two line modular cord into TEL LINE 1 2 and plug another cord not supplied into TEL LINE 2 Installation 11 To connect the phone to a single one line phone jack plug one end of the supplied l
29. one line while you are using the speaker phone on the other line the call screen ing function does not operate RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES After the phone answers a call it plays the outgoing message beeps and records the callers message Each incoming message can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long depending on how you set REC TIME see Setting the Record Time on Page 22 The phone s maximum recording capacity for both lines is 25 minutes or 59 messages Note When the phone receives a call on one line while it is answering on the other it answers the new call after re cording the first call The phone stops recording and resets to answer the next call when the caller hangs up the maximum message length is reached the phone detects a busy signal or more than 7 seconds of silence you pick up the call on any phone on the same phone line Note When the phone s message memory is full FL appears on both message counters and the phone an nounces No remaining time when you try to operate it TAD Operation 23 RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record at the phone for yourself or others in your home or office The phone stores mem os as incoming messages on the select ed line see Playing Messages To record a memo press MSG LINE SE LECT so the line indicator for the desired line lights in the message counter win dow Hold down MEMO on the base until the phone beeps
30. ong modular cord into TEL LINE 1 2 or TEL LINE 2 Note If you connect the phone to a single one line phone jack avoid pressing the unused line button or you might hear feedback 2 Plug the supplied AC adapter s bar rel plug into DC IN 9V on the back of the base 3 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the base 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 5 Connect the phone cord s to the modular phone jack s 6 Raise the base s antenna to a verti cal position On a Wall Plate or a Wall Note To mount the base directly on the wall you need two screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the bracket 1 Drill two holes 3 inches apart Then thread a screw into each hole letting the heads extend about 5 6 inch from the wall Insert the two tabs at the top of the wide end of the supplied bracket into the base s lower tab slots as shown then press down on the bracket s latches and insert them into the clip slots Connect the phone line as described in On a Desk Top on Page 11 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into DC IN 9V on the back of the base Route the adapter s cord through the narrow groove on the bracket If you are using two phone cords route the second cord through one of the wide grooves on the bracket To mount the phone on a wall plate plug
31. or hold down SKIP or REPEAT To set the correct minutes when they display press CLOCK 5 The phone announces AM or PM and A or P appears Press SKIP or REPEAT to change this set ting Press CLOCK again to set AM or PM 6 To check the day and time press CLOCK The phone announces the currently set day and time Note When power fails the clock re tains the current time When the power is restored it starts counting again from the time the power failed O Basic Operation MAKING A CALL To make a call lift the handset from the base and press LINE 1 or LINE 2 then dial the number When you press a line button on the handset the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the handset lights The LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the base flashes to show that someone is using that line at the handset Basic Operation 15 Note If the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator flashes someone is using that line at the base or on an extension phone Press the other line button To end a call press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the handset or place the handset on the base ANSWERING A CALL When a call comes in the line indicator for that line flashes Note To help you tell which line is ring ing each line has a distinctive ring tone To answer a call using the handset lift the handset from the base and press the line button for the line that is ringing If the handset is away from the base press any key to answer a call
32. pressing the ring ing line s button The intercom call automatically disconnects USING A HEADSET You can or answer calls with handsfree convenience using an option al headset available at your local Ra dioShack store that has a s2 inch 2 5 mm plug To connect the headset pull open the rubber cover on the side of the handset then insert the s2 inch 2 5 mm plug into the jack Notes Connecting a headset disconnects the handset s earpiece and micro phone but it does not affect the phone s speakerphone VOLUME on the handset also con trols the connected headset s vol ume If you place the handset on the base facedown to recharge it while the headset is connected be sure the handset seats properly With a headset connected you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset You can use a handset holder available from your local RadioShack store to hang the handset on your belt for great er convenience When you finish using the headset dis connect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack O Memory Operation You can store up to 10 numbers in the memory then dial a stored number by pressing a single digit memory location number STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY Notes error tone sounds the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between key presses Each number yo
33. r phone with hearing aids that have telephone switch TAD FEATURES Call Screening lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can de cide whether or not to answer the call Day Time Stamp records the day and time each message was recorded Two Line System records incoming messages separately for Line 1 and Line 2 Two Prerecorded Messages gives you the option of using one of two pre recorded outgoing messages or record ing your own Adjustable Incoming Message Re cording Time lets you set the TAD to record one minute or four minutes You can set for each line separately Announcement Only lets you play an announcement for callers to hear without recording their messages Message Counter shows the num ber of messages the TAD has recorded Programmable PIN you can set a two digit personal identification number PIN for secure remote operation Memo Recording lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office You can also record your phone conversation Important Every state has different reg ulations governing the recording of con versations over the telephone Be sure to check your local state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines Phone Pick Up Detection stops re cording when you pick up any phone on the
34. ry to charge it The CHARGE indicator lights when the handset is on the base even if the battery pack is not connected Notes When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack the phone might not work and you might hear a five beep error sig nal when you press LINE 1 or LINE 2 If this happens return the handset to the base for about 5 seconds This resets the security access protection code Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month If the phone does not work try recharging the battery pack The battery power might be too low to flash the line indicators If the battery pack becomes weak during a call the handset beeps every 3 seconds When this hap pens you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery pack Installation 13 About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the line indicators flash Otherwise the bat tery pack loses its ability to fully recharge If the battery pack is completely dis charged or the base loses power while the handset is away from it place the handset on the base to reset the security access protection code If it was the handset that lost power recharge the battery pack The supplied battery pack should last about one year When it loses its ability to fully recharge order a replacement battery pack throu
35. such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn Important This tele phone can use nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries At the end of a nickel cadmium battery s useful life it must be re cycled or disposed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste management authorities for infor mation on recycling or disposal grams in your area or call 1 800 843 7422 Some options that might be avail able are municipal curbside collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collec tion centers and mail back programs 30 Care THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line the phone company can temporarily discon tinue your service If this happens the phone company attempts to notify you in advance If advance notice is not practi cal 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 opera tions or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone The tele phone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interrup tion of your telephone service LIGHTNING Your telephone has built in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in te
36. the other end of the short mod ular cord into the wall plate jack then align the bracket s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it If you are using two phone cords plug the second cord into the sec ond phone jack To mount the phone directly on a wall align the bracket s keyhole 12 Installation slots with the mounted screws and slide the base downward to secure it Connect the phone cord s to the modular phone jack s 7 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 8 Press and lift out the handset holder flip it over as shown then snap it back into place 9 Raise the base s antenna to a verti cal position CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your phone comes with a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack installed in the handset but not connected 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 com partment Plug the battery pack s connector into the socket in the compartment The connector fits only one way 3 Put the battery pack in the compart ment 4 Replace the cover To charge the battery pack simply place the handset on the base facing either up or down The CHARGE indicator on the base lights Important Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you t
37. tic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 43 681 RadioShack UCZZ01266BZ A Division of Tandy Corporation 09A00 Fort Worth Texas 76102 Printed in China
38. u cannot record a conversation when the telephone is answering on the other line PLAYING MESSAGES After the phone has recorded a mes sage its message counter shows the to tal number of messages stored If you have new messages the number flash es To play your messages repeatedly press MSG LINE SELECT until the line in dicator for the desired line lights in the message counter window then press PLAY STOP The phone announces the number of new and old messages then plays the new messages The message 24 TAD Operation number appears as each message plays and the phone announces the day and time of the call at the end of each message To play all messages after playing the new messages press PLAY STOP again To skip to the next message press SKIP during playback If you know the mes sage number of the one you want to hear hold down SKIP until the desired number appears To replay the current message from the beginning press REPEAT If you press REPEAT within about 2 seconds 4 sec onds during remote operation after a message begins playing the phone re plays the previous message If you Know the message number of the one you want to hear hold down RE PEAT until the desired number appears ADJUSTING THE TAD S VOLUME To adjust the speaker s volume repeat edly press VOLUME or w on the base The volume setting from 1 low est to 10 highest appears in the mes sage counter window DEL
39. u store can be to 16 digits long 1 Lift the handset 2 Press MEM Both the line indicators on the handset flash 3 Enter the number and any tone or pause entries see Using Tone Ser vices On a Pulse Line on Page 19 or Entering a Pause on Page 21 Note Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory 20 Memory Operation 4 Press MEM then enter the memory location number 0 9 where you want to store the number The tone sounds to indicate that the number is stored Note If the phone sounds five quick beeps you have made an entry error and the number was not stored Re enter the location num ber correctly 5 Repeat the steps to enter more numbers To replace a stored number simply store a new one in its place To erase a number for a memory location press MEM twice Then press the memory lo cation number 0 9 you want to clear A tone sounds Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9 for example and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number You can store the access code with the phone number However you should also store a pause after the access code to allow the outside line time to connect For each 2 second pause you want to enter press REDIAL DIALING A MEMORY NUMBER To dial a number stored in the memory lift the handset from the base and press LINE 1 or LINE 2 Then press MEM and the location numb
40. uc tions 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 quali fied technician to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged F 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 in the vicinity of the leak CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY READ AND FOL LOW THESE 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 electrolyte is corro sive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swal lowed Exercise care in handling the battery pack in order not to short it with con ducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns Charge the battery pack provided or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instruc tions and limitat
41. ull flashes Microprocessor failure Disconnect the AC adapter wait 15 seconds then plug in the adapter again If the base loses power while the handset is off of it the security access protection code might change Restore power to the base then place the handset back on the base and leave it there for a few seconds If you still have problems disconnect the phone If other phones on the same line work properly the fault is in this phone or its installation If you cannot find the prob lem take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance O Care To enjoy your RadioShack 2 Line 900 MHz Cordless Answering System for a long time Keep the telephone If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the telephone only in normal temperature environments Handle the telephone gently and carefully Do not drop it Keep the telephone away from dust and dirt Wipe the telephone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Care 29 Modifying or tampering with the tele phone s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authoriza tion to operate it If your telephone is not performing as it should take it to your lo cal RadioShack store for assistance If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines the phone company can ask you to disconnect your telephone until you have resolved t
42. umber di aled on either line Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 then press REDIAL on the handset Notes The redial memory is common to both lines You can redial the num ber you originally dialed on Line 1 using Line 2 The redial memory holds up to 32 digits so you can redial long dis tance as well as local numbers USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for spe cial services such as Call Waiting 18 Basic Operation For example if you have Call Waiting press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call Press FLASH again to return to the first call Note If you do not have any special ser vices pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services such as bank by phone require tone signals If you have pulse service you can still use these special tone services by following these steps 1 Be sure DIAL MODE is set to 2 Dial the service s main number 3 When the service answers press TONE Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals 4 After you complete the call the phone automatically resets to the pulse mode when you hang up USING THE PAGING INTERCOM FEATURES You can use the phone as a two way pager and intercom between the base and the handset This is useful if the handset is away from the base and you want to locate it or if you w
43. ume your conversation Hint If the phone is close to loud noises while you are using the speakerphone the phone might not switch to let you hear the person on the other end of the line If this happens press MUTE to turn off the microphone so you can hear the caller Press MUTE again when it is your turn to speak 16 Basic Operation USING HOLD Press HOLD to place a call on hold The indicator for that line lights red on the base While a call is on hold you can temporarily place the handset on the base or use the other phone line without disconnecting the current call To release a line from hold and continue your conversation press that line s but ton on the handset or base You can also release a call from hold by lifting the handset if the handset is on the base or picking up an extension phone To release a line that was placed on hold using another keypad handset base or an extension phone press that line s button twice Note Pressing HOLD again while a call is on hold does not release the hold Press the line button that is on hold SWITCHING BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE To switch to the speakerphone while you are using the handset press HOLD on the handset then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the base To switch to the handset while you are using the speakerphone lift the handset off the base Or if the handset is off the base press HOLD on the base then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on t
44. understand all instruc tions Features 10 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifi cally designed for wet locations Never touch uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the tele phone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modi fying telephone lines Do not fix the AC power supply cord to building surfaces with metal fit tings if the product has an AC power cord Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swim ming pool Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 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 17 near or over a radiator or heat regis ter This product should not be placed in
45. ve a message up to 1 minute long 4 The phone plays the outgoing mes sage and lets callers leave a message up to 4 minutes long 22 TAD Operation ANN announcement only The phone plays the outgoing message but does not let callers leave a message SETTING THE PHONE TO ANSWER CALLS To set the phone to answer calls re peatedly press MSG LINE SELECT until the line indicator for the desired line lights in the message counter window then press ANSWER If the phone is set to record a callers message see Set ting the Record Time on Page 22 it plays the outgoing message and shows the number of recorded messages If the phone is set to announcement only it plays the outgoing message and A ap pears Note If the incoming message memory is full the phone announces No re maining time To set the phone to not answer calls press MSG LINE SELECT so the line indi cator for the desired line lights in the message counter window then press ANSWER The phone announces An swer off and the message counter turns off SCREENING CALLS You can let the phone answer calls for you while you listen to the callers mes sage through the base s speaker If you decide to answer the call press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on either the base or the hand set to answer You can also pick up any phone on the same line The phone stops recording and resets to answer the next call Note When you receive a call on
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