Radio Shack ET-1118 Cordless Telephone User Manual
Contents
1. 20 Reviewing Memory Numbers Handset Only 20 Dialing a Memory Number oo eee 20 Chain Dialing Service Numbers 20 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 21 E ee ei eats 21 Caller ID Ope ration 22 Reviewing Caller ID RecordS 22 Caller ID Messages 23 Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record 23 Storing a Caller ID Record to the Handset s Memory 23 Deleting Galler ID Records 24 TROUDISSIOOUING tenerra nET A E AE ER 25 Care and Maintenance 27 Replacing the Battery Pack 28 The FCC Wants You to KNOW 29 29 INSTALLATION Notes MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the ET 1118 s base ona desk or table mount it on a standard wall plate or mount it directly on a wall Choose a location that is near an AC outlet near a modular telephone line jack out of the way of normal activities away from electrical machinery electrical appliances me2. 2 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base 4 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the base 5 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s 6 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical Barrel Pg Mma te DE yao position On a Wall Plate or Wall 1 Insert the two tabs at the top of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the base s upper tab slots as shown then press down on the brackets latches and insert them into the lower slots Route the adapter and modular cords through the grooves on the bracket 5 Plug the modular cord s other end 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 6 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 7 Press and lift out the handset holder flip it over as shown then snap it back into place so it holds the handset 8 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Note To mount the phone directly on a wall you need two screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base Follow Steps 1 3 4 and 6 8 under On a Wall Plate or Wall then follow these additional instructions for placement on a wall 1 Drill two holes 3 t16
3. Note When you set the auto talk func tion to off the handset rings when you lift the handset from the base See Us ing Auto Talk USING AUTO TALK Your phone is preset so you must press TALK when you lift the handset from the base to answer a call With auto talk turned on you can answer a call by just lifting the handset from the base or by 12 pressing any key when the handset is away from the base Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or off 1 Lift the handset then hold down CALL ID A menu appears with Auto Talk selected DOO 6 D DELETE CALL ID SELECT INTCM REDIAL PAUSE RadioShack SELECT 2 Press SELECT to change the auto talk setting On or Off appears indicating the selected setting 3 To clear the display press CALL ID or return the handset to the base TURNING CALLER ID CALL WAITING ON OFF If you have Call Waiting with Caller ID service you can set the ET 1118 to show Caller ID information for an incom ing call even while you are already on the phone Follow these steps to turn the Caller ID Call Waiting feature on or off 1 Lift the handset then hold down CALL ID 2 Press 2 or V to select CIDCW Caller ID Call Waiting 3 Press SELECT to change the Caller ID Call Waiting setting On or Off appears indicating the selected set ting 4 Press CALL ID or return the handset to the base to store the new setting STORING YO
4. 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 during storms to reduce the possibility of dam age 29 NOTES 30 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 POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty la
5. then press SELECT Edit Memory Edit the record as described in Steps 5 through 7 of Storing a Number in the Handset s Memory on Page 16 Delete Memory n The display prompts you to confirm the deletion Move the cursor to Yes then press SELECT or DELETE The phone beeps and Memory n Deleted appears Go Back Returns you to the list of memory numbers 5 When you finish editing or deleting memory numbers press MEM or return the handset to the base to exit the Memory Store display Storing a Number in the Base s Memory Note An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between each keypress 1 Press MEM The IN USE indicator blinks 2 Enter the number up to 16 digits and any tone or pause entries see Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line on Page 16 and Entering a Pause on Page 20 Notes e An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you enter more than 16 digits e Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory 3 Press MEM again then enter the memory location number 0 9 where you want to store the phone number A tone sounds indicating that the number is stored To replace a number in the base s mem ory simply store a new number in its place To erase a memory number press MEM twice then press the memo ry location number 0 9 you want to erase A tone sounds indicating that the
6. 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 Your phone might cause TV or radio in terference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your phone is causing the interference turn off your phone If the interference goes away your phone is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by moving your phone away from the receiver connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your phone Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that might cause interfer ence to nearby TVs and VCRs To mini mize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR LIGHTNING Your telephone has built in lightning pro tection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements
7. 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 Cautions You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might explode 28 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching the connector s pins with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn If you have trouble replacing the battery pack take the phone to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance Important This tele phone can use nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries At the end of a nickel cadmium bat tery s useful life it must be recycled or disposed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1 800 843 7422 Some options that might be available are municipal curb side collection drop off boxes at retail ers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collection centers and mail back programs 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
8. Yes or No then press SELECT DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS You can delete Caller ID records individ ually or all at once To delete a single record recall it then press DELETE Delete Message appears prompting you to confirm the deletion Move the cursor to Yes or No then press SELECT or DELETE To delete all the records at once press DELETE while the total number of records is on the display Delete 11 appears prompting you to con firm the deletion Move the cursor to Yes or No then press SELECT or DE LETE 24 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 con nected Be sure the battery pack in the handset is connected and charged Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to reset the security access protec tion code The display flashes slowly when the hand set is faceup on the base Be sure the battery pack in the handset is properly connected The handset stops working or works poorly during a call Move the handset closer to the base Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical position Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged If the battery pack power is too low it does not have enough power to light L
9. memory location has been erased 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 To enter a 2 second pause press PAUSE REDIAL PAUSE on the handset P appears on the display if you are stor ing a number into the handset s memo ry You can add more pause entries for a longer pause Reviewing Memory Numbers Handset Only To review your memory numbers press MEM The list of the first three memory locations appears with the name stored with each number or lt Memory n gt if you did not store name Press Wr A to scroll through the list if necessary To see the stored phone numbers press gt arrow to the right of the number indicates it is longer than 14 digits Press gt again to see the rest of the number Repeatedly press lt to return to the name display To exit the memory number list press MEM To see a stored name and phone num ber at the same time press SELECT when the cursor is next to the desired 20 memory location number To exit this display hold down DELETE until the dis play clears Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in the handset s memory lift the handset and press MEM The list of memo
10. numbers are on the bottom of the base Note You must not connect your phone to any of the following coin operated systems party line systems most electronic key phone systems This phone complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits pro vide reasonable protection against ra dio 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 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 CONTENTS 2 7 Mounting the Phon 7 Ona Desk TOD vee at eat 7 Wall Plate or 2 32 2 8 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack 10 Setting the Dialing 11 Setting the Ringers Volume 11 Using Auto Talk ei aarti 12 Turning C
11. s case AN This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions included in the literature accom panying this product Important 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 1118 To be safe you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate not a cordless phone so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure When AC power is lost the ET 1118 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 Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line We refer to this power draw as the device s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN is on the bottom of the base If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five your 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 FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company These
12. Cat No 43 1118 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 1118 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Caller ID and Call Waiting ID RadioShack FEATURES Your RadioShack ET 1118 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele phone uses the most advanced cordless telephone technology to give you superi or audio quality and extended range The ET 1118 s Caller ID unit records each callers telephone number and name if available in your area and the date and time of the call as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers And if you sub scribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID the ET 1118 shows you the incoming caller information even when you are already on the phone Your ET 1118 has these features 900 MHz Operation provides longer range and less interference than many other cordless phones Spread Spectrum Technology spreads the signal across several fre quencies providing additional security for your phone conversations Caller ID Memory stores up to 50 Caller ID records Headset Jack lets you connect an optional headset available from your lo cal RadioShack store for hands free convenience Speakerphone lets you make or an swer calls without using the handset Dual Keypads a full set of keys on both the handset and base let you use either keypad to operate the phone 3 Line Liquid Crystal Disp
13. TALK If you make a mis take repeatedly press DELETE until the incorrect digit is deleted then enter the correct number To delete the entire number hold down DELETE for over one second To answer a call lift the handset from the base and press TALK If auto talk is on just lift the handset from the base or if the handset is away from the base press any key to answer a call To end a call place the handset on the base or press TALK ADJUSTING THE HANDSET VOLUME To adjust the volume of the sound you hear through the handset during a call press Wr athe display shows Vol ume Low Volume Medium Volume High or Volume Maximum When you press avhen the volume is maxi mum when the volume is low the error tone sounds 14 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS WITH THE SPEAKERPHONE To make or answer a call using the speakerphone press SPEAKER The SPEAKER indicator lights When you hear a dial tone dial the number VOLUME To set the speakerphone s volume slide VOLUME on the right side of the base To end a speakerphone call press SPEAKER again SWITCHING BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND SPEAKER To switch to the speakerphone while you are using the handset press SPEAKER on the base When you hear the conversation or dial tone on the speakerphone press TALK on the hand set To switch to the handset while you are using the speakerphone simply lift the handset off the base If the handset is awa
14. UR AREA CODE To quickly dial a number from a Caller ID record see Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record on Page 23 or to cor rectly store a number from a record into a memory dialing location see Storing a Caller ID Record to the Handsets Memory on Page 23 you must store your local area code the ET 1118 s memory Then when you dial from a Caller ID record the ET 1118 skips the area code if it matches the one you stored Follow these steps to store your area code 1 Lift the handset then hold down CALL ID 2 Press 3 or twice to select Area Code 3 Press SELECT then enter your 3 digit area code If you make a mis take repeatedly press Por move the cursor over the incorrect digit then enter the correct number Note If an area code is already stored it appears on the display To delete the area code press DELETE three times Then enter your area code SELECT INTCM REDIAL PAUSE D E L ETE RadioShack 4 Press SELECT to store the area code 5 To clear the display when you finish press CALL ID or return the handset to the base TELEPHONE OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS WITH THE HANDSET To make a call lift the handset then press TALK The IN USE indicator on the base lights Dial the number You see the number as you dial then about 5 seconds later the call s elapsed time Note You can also dial the number be fore you press
15. aller ID Call Waiting On Off eeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeseeeesecaeeeeeeeeees 12 Storing Your Area Code 13 Telephone Operation 14 Making and Receiving Calls with the Handset 14 Adjusting the Handset Volume 14 Making and Receiving Calls with the Speakerphone 14 Switching Between the Handset and Speaker 14 Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone 15 Usmo a 15 Using Mute oa a a a a ea tite 15 BENER EE PE A T S 15 USING Fash 16 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 16 Using Page IntercOM cris 22 tee ge evden 16 Transferring Call between the Handset and Base 17 Memory Dialing 17 Storing a Number the Handset s Memory 18 Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handset s Memory 19 Storing a Number in the Base s Memory 19 Entering a Pause
16. and micro phone VOL Vor the handset also controls the connected headset s volume If you place the handset on the base 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 speakerphone or the keys on the hand set 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 21 CALLER ID OPERATION If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company the phone compa ny sends information about the call as well as the time and date between the first and second rings of every call you receive The ET 1118 displays this information when it receives a call and it stores up to 50 Caller ID records for later review It also shows if caller information is un available or if the name and number were blocked by the caller see Caller ID Messages on Page 23 If you subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID you will hear a tone through the handset when a call comes in then the Caller ID record appears If you want to answer the incoming call press FLASH To resume the previous phone conversation press FLASH again If the phone s Caller ID memory be comes full any new call replaces the o
17. conversation between someone with the handset and someone at the base SELECT INTCM REDIAL RadioShack INTCOM To page the base from the handset press INTCM Paging Base appears and the base and handset ring Press SPEAKER or INTERCOM on the base to answer the page Intercom appears on the handset s display INTERCOM To page the handset from the base press INTERCOM The handset and base ring and Paging appears on the handset s display Press TALK or INTCM on the handset to answer the page In tercom appears To end an intercom call press TALK on the handset press SPEAKER on the base or hang up the handset If a call comes in during an intercom conversation either the person at the base or the person at the handset can answer the call Press TALK on the handset or SPEAKER on the base once to end the intercom call then press TALK or SPEAKER again to answer the incoming call Note The intercom does not operate if the party being paged is already on a call Transferring a Call between the Handset and Base You can use the ET 1118 s intercom feature to transfer a call between the handset and the base To transfer a call from the handset to the base press INTCM The call is put on hold and Paging Base and Hold ap pear When the person at the base an swers press TALK The call is released from hold and transferred to the base To return to handset use press TALK again T
18. e phone after charging or recharging the battery pack the phone might not work and you might hear an error tone when you press TALK If this happens return the handset to the base for about 5 seconds This resets the security access protection code If the base loses power for 60 min utes while the handset is away from it or the handset s battery pack is completely discharged the security access protection code might be lost To reset the code return the handset to the base for about 5 sec onds Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month If the battery pack becomes weak during a call the handset beeps every 3 seconds and Low Bat tery flashes If this happens you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery pack About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until Low Battery flashes Otherwise the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge If the display is blank and the phone does not work recharge the battery pack The battery power might be too low to light the display If you are not going to use your phone for an extended period of time disconnect the battery pack This increases the battery pack s usable life The supplied battery pack should last for about a year When it loses its ability to fully recharge order a replacement battery pack from your local Rad
19. ectronic devices dam age batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the ET 1118 away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the ET 1118 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the ET 1118 to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET 1118 s electronic parts Wipe the ET 1118 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the ET 1118 27 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in Connect ing and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 10 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 new 3 6 volt 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store Install the new battery pack as de scribed below then charge it for about 24 hours Note To avoid losing redial memory and the security code begin charging the new battery 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
20. inches 100 mm apart Then thread screw into each hole letting the heads IN extend about inch Na 3 mm from the wall Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the base 3 Align the bracket s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The ET 1118 comes with a recharge able nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected Before using your phone you must connect the bat tery pack and then charge it for about 24 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown 2 Lift the battery pack out of the com partment 3 Plug the battery pack s connector into the socket in the compartment the connector fits only one way then replace the battery pack 4 Replace the cover To charge the battery pack place the handset on the base either faceup or facedown The CHARGE indicator on the base lights and Total 00 appears on the handset display 10 Recharge the battery pack when Low Battery flashes on the display Important Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try 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 th
21. ioShack store see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 28 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 once the battery pack is fully charged do this test 1 Be sure DIAL MODE is set to T tone 2 Lift the handset press TALK and listen for a dial tone TALK 3 Press any number except 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 number ei ther If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave DIAL MODE set to T If the dial tone continues you have pulse service Set DIAL MODE to P pulse Setting the Ringers Volume The ET 1118 lets you set different vol umes for the handset and base ringers 11 At any time except during a call press or to set the handset s ringer vol ume The phone rings at the selected volume and the display shows Ringer Low or Ringer High OOO CALL ID DELETE Q ELECT INTCM REDIAl PAUSE RadioShack set the base s ringer volume set RING VOL on the back of the base to OFF LO or HI When you set RING VOL to OFF the base and the handset if it is on the base does not ring but the other phone connected to the same line rings If the handset is away from the base the handset also rings RING VOL
22. ion number you selected To enter a name use or to select the characters and gt 4 to move the cursor Repeatedly press to see the char acters in alphabetical order The display shows uppercase letters first then lowercase letters num bers and special characters Notes Press to see the characters reverse order e You can hold down or to scroll rapidly through the charac ters If you make a mistake move the cursor over the error then enter the correct character or press DELETE to delete a character To delete all the characters hold down DELETE for at least 1 second Press SELECT Store Number appears Enter the phone number and any tone or pause entries see Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line on Page 16 and Entering a Pause on Page 20 7 Press SELECT The phone beeps and Memory n Stored appears After 2 seconds Memory Store appears and you can repeat Steps 3 6 to store more numbers To replace a stored number simply store a new one in its place Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handset s Memory 1 Lift the handset 2 Hold down MEM until Memory Store and a list of memory loca tion numbers appear on the display Choose a memory location 0 9 by pressing a number or by repeatedly pressing or A 4 Press SELECT The options listed below appear Press Wor ato choose an option follow the instruc tions listed
23. lay lets you view an entire Caller ID record on one screen Two Way Intercom Paging 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 ET 1118 as an intercom 20 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 20 numbers 10 each in the handset and base in memory for easy dialing Volume Control lets you adjust the volume you hear through the handset Adjustable Ringers you can set dif ferent volumes for the handset and base ringers Ample Talk and Standby Time the supplied battery when fully charged provides about 4 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time 20 Channels automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation Security Access Protection Code automatically prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base 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 ei ther type of service and you can easily switch from pulse to tone dialing for long distance bank by phone or other special services A
24. ldest call s record 22 REVIEWING CALLER ID RECORDS To review the Caller ID records lift the handset and press CALL ID The number of new Caller ID records if any and the total number of records appears SELECT INTCM REDIAL CALL ID PAUSE RadioShack Note If the handset is faceup on the base it always shows the number of Caller ID records so you can see if you have new records to review Repeatedly press scroll through the Caller ID records from the newest to the oldest or to scroll back through the records To scroll quickly through the records hold down or A When you scroll past the oldest record End appears When you scroll past the newest record the record totals appear The top line of each record shows the date time and the number of calls from that number The second line shows the caller s name and the third line shows the caller s phone number Caller ID Messages Display Description New XX Total XX Shows the number of new Caller ID records records you have not reviewed and the total number of records Private Name Private Number The caller has blocked the Caller ID information from being sent Unknown Name Unknown Number The caller is not within a Caller ID service area Incomplete Data Appears if there was an error during the transmission of Caller ID informa tion Minor electrical distu
25. ny Caller ID information Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the system has time to record the Caller ID information Check that the system is correctly and securely connected Call your phone company to verify that your Caller ID service is active If you still have problems disconnect the ET 1118 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 ET 1118 to your local RadioShack store for assistance 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET 1118 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your ET 1118 so you can enjoy it for years Modifying or tampering with the ET 1118 s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper ate it If your ET 1118 is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance the trouble is affecting the telephone lines the phone compa ny can ask you to disconnect your ET 1118 until you have resolved the problem Keep the ET 1118 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the ET 1118 only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of el
26. o transfer a call from the base to the handset press INTERCOM The call is put on hold and Paging and Hold ap pear on the handset s display When the person with the handset answers press SPEAKER The call is released from hold and transferred to the handset To return to base use press SPEAKER again MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 20 numbers in memory 10 each in the handset s and base s memory then dial a stored num ber by pressing a memory location num ber You can also store a name with each number the handset s memory Use the supplied memory directory stickers to record your stored numbers Peel the backing from each sticker and attach them to the phone as shown Storing a Number in the Handset s Memory Each number stored in the handset s memory can be up to 20 digits and each name can be up to 14 characters Note An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between each keypress 1 2 18 Lift the handset Hold down MEM until Memory Store and a list of memory loca tion numbers and names if any appear sd 900MHz TALK FLASH MEM MEM Choose a memory location 1 0 by pressing a number or by repeatedly pressing or A To store a name press SELECT Store Name appears If you do not want to enter a name skip to Step 6 lt Memory n gt appears as the name n is the mem ory locat
27. ow Battery on the display 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 away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move to another location or turn off the source of interference Hang up and redial the number The phone cannot be operated 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 fully vertical position Be sure neither the handset s nor base s antenna is touching a metal surface Recharge the battery pack 25 Problem Suggestion 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 battery pack is properly con nected Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 28 The handset does not ring or receive a page Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical position Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other electrical devices Recharge the battery pack You have an incoming call but do not receive a
28. rbances can affect Caller ID infor mation Occasional errors are normal If the phone fre quently displays Incomplete Data contact your local telephone company or RadioShack store for assistance End Appears when you scroll past the last Caller ID record DIALING NUMBERS FROM A CALLER ID RECORD To dial a local number stored in a Caller ID record recall the record then press TALK If it is a long distance call press 1 1 appears before the displayed num ber before pressing TALK Note If a Caller ID record does not con tain a phone number if it was blocked by the caller you cannot dial from that record STORING A CALLER ID RECORD TO THE HANDSET S MEMORY Follow these steps to store the name and number from a Caller ID record into a handset memory location Note To store a record from a Caller ID record into the base memory recall the record follow steps in Storing a Num ber in the Base s Memory on Page 19 1 Recall the record you want to store then press MEM Select Loca tion appears 2 Choose a memory location by pressing its number 0 9 or scroll ing the list using Y or a then press SELECT If the selected location is empty the phone beeps to confirm that it stored the number then the Caller ID record ap pears 23 If a record exists in the selected loca tion Replace Memory appears prompting you to confirm the replace ment Move the cursor to
29. ry location numbers ap pears Choose a memory location 0 9 by pressing a number or by repeatedly pressing or A then press TALK To dial a number stored in the base s memory press SPEAKER When you hear a dial tone press MEM then press the memory location number for the number you want to dial Note If you select an empty memory lo cation the base beeps 5 times Chain Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services such as bank by phone store each group of numbers in its own mem ory location Dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEM and the number for the location where the additional 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 USING A HEADSET You can talk with hands free conve nience using an optional headset that has a 2 2 5 mm plug Contact your local RadioShack store for a suit able headset To connect the headset open the rub ber cover marked N on the side of the handset then insert the headset s plug into the jack Notes e Connecting a headset disconnects the handset s earpiece
30. 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 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 UCZZ01641BX 07A99 Printed in the Philippines
31. sts or the exclusion of in cidental 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 cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation
32. tal walls or filing cabinets wireless intercoms alarms and room monitors away from other cordless phones The base s location affects the phone s range If you have a choice of several lo cations try each to see which provides the best performance Cautions You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9 volts AC and delivers at A Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack If your phone line jack is not a modu lar jack you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you can let the phone company update the wiring for you The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C RJ11W for a wall plate On a Desk Top 1 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base least 500 mA Its center tip must be 2 Plug the modular cord s other end set to positive and its plug must fit into a modular telephone line jack DE IN 9Y Jack 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s supplied adapter meets these speci fications Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the ET 1118 or the adapter Always connect the AC adapter to the ET 1118 before you connect it to AC power When you finish discon nect the adapter from AC power be fore you disconnect it from the ET 1118 barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base
33. uto Talk lets you set the handset so you can answer a call by simply lifting the handset from the base or by press ing any key when the handset is away from the base Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have telephone switch This telephone is UL listed and has been tested and found to comply with all applicable FCC standards We recommend you record your phone s serial number here The num ber is on the bottom of the base Serial Number IMPORTANT CALLER ID INFORMATION To use the phone s Caller ID and Caller ID with Call Waiting features you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company Where Caller ID is offered one or more options are generally available caller s number only caller s name only callers name and number WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO 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
34. y from the base press TALK then press SPEAKER USING BOTH THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE If someone else is using the speaker phone press TALK on the handset to join the conversation If someone else is using the handset press SPEAKER on the base to join the conversation During the call one person can hang up and let the call continue at the other key pad Or both people can hang up at the same time to end the call Note If you hear a high pitched noise from the base s speaker the handset and the base are too close together USING HOLD Press HOLD to put a speakerphone call on hold The HOLD indicator lights While a call is on hold you can make an intercom call see Using Page Inter com on Page 16 between the handset and the base without disconnecting the call To release a call from hold lift the hand set and press TALK press SPEAKER or HOLD on the base or pick up any exten sion phone on the same line USING MUTE While talking on the speakerphone you can temporarily turn off the ET 1118 s microphone by pressing MUTE so the other party cannot hear you The SPEAKER indicator flashes Press MUTE or SPEAKER to resume your conversation USING REDIAL You can quickly dial the last number di aled Press SPEAKER or lift the handset and press TALK then press REDIAL Notes e You can also press REDIAL on the handset first then press TALK The redial memory for each ke
35. ypad is separate You cannot redial a number you dialed on the handset s keypad using REDIAL on the base s keypad and vice versa The redial memory holds up to 32 digits so you can redial long dis tance as well as local numbers The redial memory also holds pause entries See Entering a Pause on Page 20 USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for spe cial services such as Call Waiting 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 phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call 16 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 P 2 Dial the service s main number 3 When the service answers press the handset TONE on the base Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals 4 When you hang up the phone auto matically resets to pulse dialing USING PAGE INTERCOM You can use the ET 1118 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 want to have a
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