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43-5829
2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable
Cordless Telephone with Digital Answerer
Please read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up and using your new product
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Contents Contents Features 7 Introduction 8 Important Information 10 FCC Statement 10 Surge Protection 13 Important Safety Instructions 14 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 14 Important Caller ID Information 15 Read This Before Installation 15 Controls & Functions 16 Installation 18 Selecting a Location 18 Connecting the phone base 20 Installing the Charging Cradle 21 On a Wall Plate or Wall 21 Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack 23 Notes on Recharging 24 Installing a Belt Clip 25 Using a Headset 25 Usin
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Contents Using the Four-way Function Key 29 Using the Handset Menus 29 Entering Text from Your Handset 30 Basic Setup 32 Changing the Dial Mode 32 Selecting a Language 32 Setting the Day and Time 33 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe 34 Activating Personal Ring 35 Activating the Key Touch Tone 35 Adding Accessory Handsets 36 Four Multi-Handset Expandability 36 Registering Accessory Handsets 36 Resetting Handsets 37 Setting Up the Phonebook 38 Creating Phonebook Entries
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Contents Customizing Your Phone 46 Changing the Handset Banner 46 Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only) 47 Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) 48 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) 48 Using Your Phone 49 Making a call 49 Answering a call 50 Hanging up 51 Making a Call from the Phonebook 51 Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial 52 Making a Call with Base Speed 52 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call 52 Using Caller ID and Call Waiting 53 Using the Caller ID List 53 Making a
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Contents Finding a Lost Handset 60 Using Hold, Conference and Transfer 61 Placing a Call on Hold 61 Transferring a Call 62 Answering a Transferred Call 63 Using Special Features 64 Do Not Disturb (All Calls) 64 Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) 64 Muting the Microphone 65 Privacy Mode 65 Seven-Digit Dialing 66 Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature 67 Using the Intercom 68 Answering an Intercom Page 69 Room/Baby Monitor 70 Tone Dialing Switch Over 71 Traveling Out of Range 72 Setting Up th
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Contents Activating the Message Alert 84 Activating Call Screening 85 Setting a Security Code or Personal Identifi cation Number (PIN) 86 Using the Answering System 87 Turning Your Answering System On and Off 87 Reviewing Messages 89 Screening Calls 91 Recording a Conversation 92 Recording a Voice Memo 94 Turning Off the Message Alert Tone 96 Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home 97 Troubleshooting 99 Glossary 104 Index 106 Care 118 Service and Repair 118 Appendix: Handset
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The Basics Features Convenient Extension Placement — lets you place accessory handsets (up to four total) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call Waiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even when you’re on the phone and see who’s calling before you answer. Speakerphone — lets you conduct a hands-free conversation using the handset and base speaker. Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops recording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the answering sys
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The Basics Introduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to four handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a handset to any room in your home or offi ce that has an AC outlet. No more running around the house to answer the phone! You can transfer outside calls to other handsets. If you subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID, the phone shows you t
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The Basics Cordless phones require AC power to NOTE operate. When the power is off, you cannot make or receive calls by using your phone. We recommend you to also have a mobile phone so you can still make and receive calls in the event of an AC power failure. IMPORTANT • Your phone operates on standard radio frequencies as allocated by the FCC. • It is possible for other radio units operating nearby on similar frequencies to unintentionally intercept your conversation or cause interfer
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The Basics Important Information This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. FCC Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifi er in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. Your phone is not intended to be used with party-line
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The Basics The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed fi ve (5.0). 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. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this produ
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The Basics Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this phone. The telephone company notifi es you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service. 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
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The Basics Surge Protection Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, 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
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The Basics Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electr
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The Basics Important Caller ID Information To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, 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 • caller’s name and number If you subscribe to Call Waiting and Caller ID, the system can show you the incoming caller information, even when you are already talking
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The Basics Controls & Functions Handset 1. Handset Antenna 13. */TONE/< key 2. Headset Jack Cover 14. INTCM/XFER key 3. Belt clip hole 15. SELECT/ key (select/messages) 4. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 16. key (up) 5. Handset Battery 17. key (end call) Compartment 18. key (caller ID) 6. New Message LED 19. key (down) 7. Handset Earpiece 20. #/> key (pound) 8. LCD Display 21. SPEAKER key (speaker) 9. MENU/CLEAR key 22. Handset Microphone 10. REDIAL/PAUSE key 23. Handset Charging 11. /FLASH
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The Basics Base 13 13 55 77 26 26 27 27 33 44 66 88 99 10 1011 11 12 12 14 14 11 15 15 22 16 16 18 18 20 20 21 21 22 22 24 24 28 28 17 17 19 19 23 23 25 25 1. CHARGE LED 15. IN USE LED 2. Base charging contacts 16. MEMO/CALL REC key 3. Base speaker 17. HOLD/INTCOM/XFER key (hold/intercom/ 4. GREET key (record transfer) greeting) 18. MUTE/PAGE key (mute/ 5. SET key fi nd handset) 6. MENU/CLOCK key 19. DND key (do not 7. key (delete) disturb) 8. /select key (repeat/ 20. */TONE key select) 21.
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The Basics Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective fi lm off the display. The fi lm protects the handset window during shipment and is not necessary for use. Selecting a Location 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. Select a location that is: • near an accessible AC outlet • near a telephone line jack • out of the way of normal activities • away from electrical machinery, electrical applianc
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The Basics The handset antenna is located on the back, above the ringer speaker. For maximum communication range, do not hold the handset in such a way as to cover the antenna by your hand. Also, place the handset in the upright position while not in use so the antenna can pick up the signals from the base. When there is an obstacle such as a metal or concrete wall between the handset and the base, the operation might be affected. Try to keep it free from obstructions. Your telephone con
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The Basics Connecting the phone base 1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the bottom of the base. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cord into a modular phone line jack. 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug DC IN 9V DC IN 9V TEL LINE TEL LINE into the DC IN 9V jack DC IN 9V DC IN 9V TEL LINE TEL LINE on the bottom of the base. 4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base, then plug the adapter into a s
