Radio Shack 310 User's Manual
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1. i S 43 964 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM Cat No 43 964A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment CALLER ID SYSTEM 310 po RadioShack the eh Eo S 43 964 fm Page 2 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is the latest in tele phone caller identification technology If Caller ID service is available in your area and you subscribe to it the telephone company sends the caller s telephone number and name if available in your area and the time of the call between the first and second rings The module displays this information during an incoming call to help you identify the caller before answering so you can avoid unwanted calls The module stores and dis plays up to 99 single Caller ID records number only or 50 mul tiple Caller ID records name and number Your module includes these features Large Liquid Crystal Display shows three full lines of caller information to make it easy to see who is calling 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation a a Eo S 43 964 fm Page 3 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM Time and Date Display displays the current time and date as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your local tele phone company Message Received Indicator flashes when you have re ceived at least one new call you have not2. CONTENTS Preparation ssssssensenunnnnunsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnn ennn Installing Batteries eenen Resetting the Display Placing on a Desk Shelf or Table Mounting on a Wall escenes Connecting to the Phone Line Adjusting the Display Contrast Operation wisssccccccssescccees cases cecieessscccereevsestecrecscncecs Receiving and Storing Calls eee Reviewing Calls eeen Deleting Call Information cseeee Care and Maintenance ccccccsessseseeeeeeeeeeeees LIQhthing il E TT gt 9 gh Z Eo S 43 964 fm Page 10 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES The module requires four AAA batteries for power For the long est operation we recommend you use alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 555 Follow these steps to install the batteries 1 If the phone line is already connected unplug it from the module 2 Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw from the battery compartment door then slide off the cover 10 o o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 11 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM 3 Before the display dims place fresh batteries in the com partment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment il Caution Do not force the batteries into the compartment 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it with the screw The module automatica
3. display Indicator Information x Appears the first time you review call information from someone who has called more than one time from the same number and shows how many times the caller tried to call you CALL Fd Appears instead of the phone number if the call was forwarded to you by a tele phone set to forward all calls using the telephone company s call forwarding ser vice The phone number of the original caller appears alternately on the display 24 o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 25 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM S Indicator Information CALL Fd BUSY Appears instead of the phone number if the call was forwarded to you by a tele phone set to forward busy calls and the number the caller dialed was busy The phone number of the original caller appears alternately on the display Appears the first time you review a call s information XX Indicates the call number 01 is always the most recent call UNKNOWN Appears if the caller is not within a Caller NUMBER ID service area No caller information appears 25 a aA Eo S 43 964 fm Page 26 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM S Indicator Information UNKNOWN NAME Appears if the caller is within a Caller ID service area that supplies the phone number but not the name PRIVATE Appears if the caller chose not to send NUMBER the phone number The system first dis plays th
4. inches extend s inch from the wall il o gt O Drill two s inch diameter holes 1 s inches apart into the Thread a mounting screw into each hole letting the head 15 go Z Eo S 43 964 fm Page 16 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM 4 Align the keyhole slots on the back of the mounting bracket with the mounting screws and slide the module downward to secure it add il 16 o o e Eo a Page 17 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM S CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE The module connects to a modular phone line jack and your telephone If your telephone wiring does not have a modular phone line jack you can update the wiring yourself using the necessary jacks and adapters available at your local Ra dioShack store Or you can have the telephone company update your tele phone wiring for you Notes e The telephone company charges to install the necessary jacks e The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C fora baseboard jack or RJ11W for a wall jack 17 o e A S 43 964 fm Page 18 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM d il 1 Unplug the telephone line cord from your telephone and plug it into the module s TEL LINE jack 2 Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the module s PHONE jack 3 Plug the other end of the line cord into the telephone 18 He Eo S 43 964 fm Page 19 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM ADJUS
5. reviewed Long Distance Call Indicator tells you when it is a long dis tance call Contrast Control lets you adjust the display contrast for the best readability Built In Error Checking ensures accurate information Review Scrolling lets you scroll through the stored list of in coming calls Delete Button lets you delete individual or all Caller ID records 3 a aL Eo S 43 964 fm Page 4 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM Easy Installation the module easily connects to your tele phone line so you can quickly begin using it You can also use the supplied bracket to mount the module on the wall This module has been tested and found to comply with all appli cable UL and FCC standards Important Information e To use this module you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available and you must subscribe to the service e Your module displays the caller s name only if this feature is available in your area e Your module requires four AAA batteries not included We recommend you record the module s serial number here The number is on the module s side Serial Number 4 a a Eo S 43 964 fm Page 5 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM FCC INFORMATION Your module has been designed to conform to federal regula tions and you can connect it to most telephone lines However each module and each device such as a telephone or answer ing machine that
6. you connect to the telephone line draws pow er from the line We refer to this power draw as the module s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN is shown on the bottom of the module If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five your tele phones might not ring In rural areas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line Your module complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the Federal Communications Commis sion FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company Both numbers are shown on the bottom of your mod ule 5 oo o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 6 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM S Note You must not connect your module to Coin operated systems e Party line systems e Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line the telephone company normally attempts to no tify you in advance If advance notice is not practical the tele phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company can also make changes to its lines equipment operations or procedures that could affect the oper ation of this module The telephone company normally notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take t
7. 9 PM DELETING CALL INFORMATION When the module s memory is full it automatically deletes the oldest call information when a new call arrives To manually delete a call from memory repeatedly press RE VIEW s or t until the call you want to delete appears on the display il Then quickly press DELETE twice The call is deleted and the dis play shows information for the next call To delete all call information for all calls press either REVIEW s or REVIEW t until XX CALLS appears on the display then press and hold DELETE for about 5 seconds 29 o o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 30 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is an example of supe rior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the system so you can enjoy it for years Keep the system dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Handle the system gently and carefully Dropping it can damage its circuit boards and case and can cause it to work improperly e Use and store the system only in normal temperature envi ronments Keep the system away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts e Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type Always remove an old or weak batteries e Occasionally wipe the system with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning sol vents or strong detergents to
8. TING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST 1 If the display is showing any call information continuously press either REVIEW s or REVIEW t until il XX CALLS appears on the dis play 2 Press and hold either REVIEW s or REVIEW t until CONTRAST XX il appears on the display 3 Quickly press and release REVIEW s or REVIEW t to increase or decrease the display s con trast 19 o o amp Eo S 43 964 fm Page 20 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM Notes e The display goes blank when you set the contrast to 00 and gets completely dark when you set it to 15 e If you increase the contrast higher than CONTRAST 15 the display returns to CONTRAST 00 If you decrease the contrast lower than CONTRAST 00 the display returns to CONTRAST 15 4 When you finish adjusting the display contrast press DELETE 20 o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 21 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM OPERATION RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS When you receive a call the module automatically displays and all caller ID information sent by the phone com pany including 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 calls the module stores the information in its memory for later recall The module can store up to 99 in coming number only calls or 50 incoming name and number calls Notes If the phone number is more than 12 digits the display w
9. clean the system 30 He Eo S 43 964 fm Page 31 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM Modifying or tampering with your system s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system s war ranty If your system is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance If the trouble is harming the telephone lines the telephone company might ask you to disconnect your system until you have resolved the problem LIGHTNING Your module has built in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line current These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements However light ning striking the telephone lines can damage your module Lightning damage is not common However if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms we suggest you unplug your module during storms to reduce the possibility of damage 31 e Eo 43 964 fm Page 32 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers Within this period bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God abuse mi
10. e callers name then displays PRIVATE NUMBER LDC Appears if the call is long distance 26 o o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 27 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM S Indicator Information PRIVATE NAME Appears if the caller chose not to send the name e If only the name is blocked the sys tem displays the caller s number If both the name and number are blocked the system alternately dis plays PRIVATE NAME and PRI VATE NUMBER Appears within the Caller ID information if one or more letters were not properly received It is normal for this to occasion ally happen If this happens often con tact your local phone service provider and ask them to correct the problem 27 o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 28 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM Indicator Information LINE ERROR Appears if the Caller ID information was garbled It is normal for this to occasion ally happen If this happens often con tact your local phone service provider and ask them to correct the problem MESSAGE f you subscribe to the phone company s voice mail service and you have new voice mail MESSAGE appears and the red indicator flashes Press DELETE twice after you retrieve the message from the phone company MESSAGE disap pears from the display and the red indi cator turns off 28 He Eo S 43 964 fm Page 29 Monday August 16 1999 3 4
11. he neces sary steps to prevent interruption of your phone service He Eo S 43 964 fm Page 7 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM This module complies with the limits for a Class B device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reason able protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your module might cause TV or radio interfer ence even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the follow ing e Reorient or relocate the radio or TV receiving antenna Increase the distance between the module and the radio or TV e Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the module and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues 7 o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 8 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM If your module is not performing as it should check the connec tion to the telephone line Calls are automatically switched and routed through complex equipment so you might occasionally hear noise on the line When a call is too noisy hang up and re dial the number If you still have problems immediately discon nect the module If a telephone on the same line works properly the fault is in the module or its installation If you are unable to locate the problem take your module to your local RadioShack store for assistance o e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 9 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM
12. ill show the rest of the number automatically after about 2 seconds e After the module s memory is full new call information replaces the oldest stored records 21 e Eo S 43 964 fm Page 22 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM REVIEWING CALLS While receiving a call the mod ule displays the caller s infor mation and flashes If you choose not to answer the call after the caller hangs up the display shows the caller s infor il mation for an additional 30 sec onds Then the display returns to the time display and and the message indicator flash until you review your calls Note If you do not press any button within 30 seconds the system returns to the time dis play Message Indicator 22 gt pe Eo S 43 964 fm Page 23 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM The display shows the total num ber of calls saved and the num ber of new calls received since your last review Repeatedly press REVIEW t to il see information about the most recent calls or REVIEW s to see information about previous calls The module shows the call infor mation Notes e If there are no calls stored in the module NO CALL appears on the display when you press REVIEW e END OF LIST appears on the display when you reach the last stored call while pressing REVIEW 23 o e Eo 43 964 fm Page 24 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM In addition the module might also
13. lly tests the batteries each time it re ceives a new call When t appears on the display or the dis play dims replace the batteries 11 a a Eo S 43 964 fm Page 12 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM Caution Always remove old or weak batteries They can leak chemicals that can damage electronic circuits Note When you remove the batteries even for a short time the module s time is lost However the caller ID information re mains in the module s memory RESETTING THE DISPLAY Before you use the module the first time or if the display locks up use a pointed object such as a straightened paper clip to press RESET on the module s upper end 12 00 AM appears on the display il 12 a a S 43 964 fm Page 13 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM S L 4N t i PLACING THE MODULE ON A DESK SHELF OR TABLE You can place the module directly on a desk shelf or table add il o E Eo S 43 964 fm Page 14 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM S MOUNTING ON A WALL To mount the module directly on a wall you need two screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the back of the supplied mounting bracket 1 Snap the mounting bracket onto the module add illus showing snapping the mod ule onto the mod e E 48 Eo S 43 964 fm Page 15 Monday August 16 1999 3 49 PM oe wall Ve inch Ie LO 1 s
14. suse improper or abnormal usage faulty installation improper maintenance light ning or other incidence of excess voltage or any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility or transportation costs RadioShack is not responsi ble or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connec tion with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or profit or costs of removal installation or reinstallation EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not allow the limi tation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and some states do not allow limita tion or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser There will be charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid one 1 year warranty period This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We Service What We Sell 10 95 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 5A6 Printed in Hong Kong n
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