Caller ID Speakerphone Operation - Radio Shack

Caller ID Speakerphone
43-165
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing your Caller ID Speakerphone
from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before
installing, setting up, and using your new phone.
Package contents
• Speakerphone
• Short Phone Cord
• Wall Mounting Bracket
• User’s Guide
• Long Phone Cord
• Coiled Cord
• Quick Start
Features
• Caller ID display shows who’s calling.
• 2-way speaker phone makes it easier for you to
multitask while you carry on a conversation.
• 16 one-touch speed-dial numbers plus 20-number
phonebook for dialing convenience.
• Caller ID memory keeps information for up to 40 calls
1 Install Batteries
1. Lift the battery compartment cover
from the bottom of the base.
2. Insert three AA alkaline
batteries (not supplied)
into the compartment
as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
AA
AA
AA
nNotes:
• Once you install batteries, system information
appears, followed by English, French, and Spanish.
See page 8 to change settings.
• With the battery
cover still
removed, you can
change PULSE/
TONE settings,
ring tone (LO/
MID/HI), and
ringer volume
(OFF/LO/MID/HI).
b Battery Notes:
• When $ appears or the display dims, replace the
batteries.
• To use the speakerphone if no battery is installed, lift
up the handset for 4 seconds and then press .
• During battery replacement, keep the line cord
plugged in and replace the batteries within one
minute to maintain Caller ID memory.
• Make sure the batteries fit tightly in the battery
compartment.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
• Do not burn or bury batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
DIAL
Press to dial the displayed
number.
OK/C
Press to confirm phone
functions.
MUTE
Press to mute. Press
again to unmute.
STORE
Press to store
numbers
in memory
locations. See
Memory in
page 11.
FLASH
Press to answer a second
incoming call (if you subscribe to
call waiting).
REDIAL
Press to view the last 5 numbers.
Then press DIAL or , or pick up
the handset to dial the number.
REVIEW /
Scroll up or down to select
options.
CID/
Switch between the phone book
and Caller ID display.
M1-M16
Dial one of up to 16 stored speed
dial numbers.
Index Card
Flip open the clear cover and use
the supplied index card inside to
record the stored numbers.
Press to make a call or answer a
call when using the headset.
Press to switch between the
handset and speakerphone, or
to make, answer or end calls.
LINE jack
Connect the phone line
here (RJ11).
DATA PORT (Optional)
To connect to additional
telephone equipment
(such as a wireless
telephone, modem,
etc.) with the same line.
Rotate to adjust your
handset or headset
volume.
SPEAKER VOL.
Turn to adjust
speakerphone volume.
Connect an optional headset
with a 3 /32 inch (2.5mm) plug.
Connect the coiled cord here.
• If you do not plan to use the phone for two weeks
or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
2 Install Your Phone
You can place your phone on a flat surface or mount it on
a telephone wall plate (not included).
To mount it on the wall plate:
1. Connect one end of the short phone
cord to the telephone wall plate and
the other to the telephone LINE jack.
2. Insert the supplied mounting bracket
into the slots on the back of the
phone and push the bracket up until
it clicks. To detach the bracket, press
the tab and slide down the bracket.
3. Insert the two keyhole slots on
the phone with the wall plate
and slide the phone down,
being careful not to pinch the
telephone line.
4. Slide out the tab in the phone’s
cradle and rotate the tab 180
degrees. Then insert it back to
hold the phone in the cradle.
To connect the handset, plug one end of the supplied
coiled cord into the jack on the left side of the phone.
Plug the other end into the modular jack on the handset.
3 Set Phone Options
1. Peel the plastic label from your phone’s display
before using your phone.
2. Hold down until English flashes, press or
to select the desired display language. Then press
OK/C to confirm.
3. LCD CONTRAST appears in the display. Repeatedly
press or to select one of three settings. Press
OK/C to confirm.
4. The time and date displays, repeatedly press
or to set the time, month and date. Press OK/C
separately to store each setting.
Operation
Making calls
Speakerphone
1. Press to switch between the handset and
speakerphone for convenient hands-free use.
2. Dial using the number buttons.
3. To end a call, press .
4. (Optional) When on a call, press to change to
speaker mode.
2/3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Group Listening
Group listening allows anyone in the room to hear
both parties and follow the conversation through the
telephone’s speaker.
The ongoing call is not affected and can continue via the
handset or a headset (not included).
1. Once the call has been connected, press to
activate the group listening function.
The LED indicator illuminates and the
conversation can then be heard through the speaker.
2. To deactivate this function, press again.
Caller ID
If you subscribe to Caller ID service, your phone displays
the following call information:
• Call number (1, 2, 3, etc.)
• Caller’s phone number – Your phone displays up to 14
digits. If the number is longer, the display shows only
the last 14 digits.
• Time and date of the call
• Caller’s name (if available)
If the Caller...
Called more than once
New number not previously
displayed
Blocked number or name
International call or a call
from a PBX (no information
received)
Is calling from long
distance
Left a message
Display Shows
PRIVATE
UNAVAILABLE
LONG DISTANCE
s
(Message icon lights if you
have VMWI signaling.)
nNote: VMWI = Visual Message Waiting Indicator
Your phone stores the caller information. To see Caller ID
records, repeatedly press or .
Saving Caller ID numbers
To save a Caller ID number, use or to find the
desired number, then press STORE. COPY NUMBER
appears. Press STORE again and the number is saved.
Call back from the Caller ID memory
1. Press CID/ until appears.
2. Pick up the handset, press or to select the
desired number, then press DIAL.
nNote: If the Caller ID number is 10 digits, press
DIAL once. A 1 will be added before the Caller ID
number automatically. Press or to turn the feature
on or off. Press DIAL again. The speakerphone turns on
automatically and dials the displayed number.
Deleting Caller ID records
• To delete a single record, press OK/C. DELETE?
appears. Hold down OK/C until the number
disappears.
• To delete all records, hold down OK/C until DELETE
ALL? appears. Then, hold down OK/C until NO CALL
appears.
nNote: You cannot delete Caller ID records that have
not been reviewed or during a call.
Memory
You can store up to16 speed dial numbers (M1-M16)
and 20 phone numbers (22 digits max) with names (16
characters max) in the phonebook.
Storing numbers in speed dial locations
1. Press CID/ until appears.
2. Press STORE. STORE NUMBER appears.
3. Enter the phone number you want to store, including
1+ area code for long distance numbers. Press
STORE, then enter the name using the number
buttons and press STORE again.
4. Press any of the M1-M16 memory buttons.
5. Write the contact’s name or other information on the
supplied index cards next to the speed dial button on
the front of the phone.
nNote: To change a number in memory, store a new
one in its place.
Storing numbers in the phonebook:
1. Press CID/ until appears.
2. Press STORE. SAVE ? appears.
3. Press STORE to confirm.
4. Enter the phone number you want to store, including
1+ area code for long distance numbers. Press
STORE.
5. Enter the name using the number buttons and press
STORE again.
nNote: If you make a mistake while entering the
number, press OK/C to delete, and then re-enter the
phone number.
Changing phone numbers/names:
1. Press CID/ until appears.
2. Press or for the desired number.
3. Press and hold STORE until EDIT ? appears. Press
STORE.
4. Press OK/C, then enter the new number and press
STORE.
5. To correct the name, press OK/C after confirming the
number, then enter the new name. Press STORE to
confirm.
Dialing a stored number
To dial a number stored in the direct memory location,
pick up the handset and press the desired location
number (M1-M16).
To dial a number stored in the phonebook, pick up the
handset, press CID/ until appears. Press or
for the desired number, then press DIAL.
Testing stored emergency numbers
To test a stored emergency number (police department,
fire department, ambulance), make the test call during
the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak
demand periods. Remain on the line to explain the
reason for your call.
Deleting numbers in the phonebook
• To delete a single number, press OK/C, DELETE?
appears, then hold down OK/C until the number
disappears.
• To delete all numbers, hold down OK/C until DELETE
ALL? appears. Then, hold down OK/C until EMPTY
appears.
Troubleshooting
Problem
No dial tone
Display is blank
Volume drops
or sound is
distorted
Can receive
calls, but cannot
make calls
No Caller ID
information
appears
Possible Solutions
Check the handset and phone line
cord connections.
Check the batteries.
Check if all cords are securely
connected, or if other phones are
being used.
Check the dialing mode, PULSE or
TONE.
Make sure you have subscribed to
Caller ID service with your phone.
Important Safety Information
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
• Do not use this product near water, for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
• Handle the phone carefully. Do not drop it.
• Do not use or store the phone in extreme
temperatures.
FCC Information
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your equipment. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 68 and ACTA
a) This phone complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the
bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the
format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
b) The registration jack USOC for the equipment is RJ11C or RJ11W.
c) This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a
compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this product. See installation instructions for details.
d) The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line.
Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to a n incoming
call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs of all devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of
the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local
telephone company.
e) If this phone causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance
that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the
telephone company will notify the customer will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
f) Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that
could affect the operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you
an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
g) If you experience trouble with this phone, please contact your service provider for repair/warranty
information. If your equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
h) No repair can be done to this equipment.
i) Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission,
public service commission or corporation commission for information.
j) If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this phone does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
k) This phone is hearing aid compatible.
Limited Warranty
RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by
the original purchaser for one (1) year after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an
authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to
follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as floods
or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are
not a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear
and tear or cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal,
installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by persons other than the original
purchaser.
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the product and the RadioShack sales
receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store in the U.S. RadioShack will, at its option, unless
otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the product without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product
with the same or a comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products,
and products on which a refund is made, become the property 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.
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