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43-1242.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM
Cat. No. 43-1242
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Modem Mate
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43-1242.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack Modem Mate lets you use a fax ma- chine or computer modem with almost any corded phone. It is a must for users of laptop computers, elec- tronic notebooks, and data or fax modems. It connects your modem or fax machine to the phone line using the handset cord, so you can use your computer even if the phone’s cord is not removable, or if the phone is on a key telephone system. Plus, you do not need to have an expensi
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43-1242.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM Notes: • You need two 9-volt batteries (not supplied) to power your Modem Mate. • After installation, you must set the modem mate’s VOICE/MODEM switch to VOICE to make normal phone calls. This Modem Mate has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. We recommend you record your Modem Mate’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the Modem Mate. Serial Number: ___________________________ 3
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43-1242.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM INSTALLING BATTERIES Your Modem Mate requires two 9-volt batteries for pow- er. For the best performance, we recommend you use al- kaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553. Follow these steps to install the batteries. illustration 1. Press the tab and lift the battery compartment cover to remove it. 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment on top of the ribbon, according to the polarity symbols (+ and – ) marked inside the c
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43-1242.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM If the Battery Test indicator lights dimly or does not light when you press Battery Test, replace the batteries with two fresh ones. Cautions: • Use only fresh 9-volt batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or nickel cadmium), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. • If you do not plan to use the Modem Mate for an extended period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak c
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43-1242.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM DATA/FAX MODEM OPERATION Follow these steps to use the Modem Mate to connect your modem or fax machine to the phone line. illustration 1. Plug the device’s modular telephone cord into the MODEM Modem Mate’s jack. 2. Unplug the telephone’s handset cord from the tele- phone base. Then plug the handset cord into the HANDSET Modem Mate’s jack. 3. Plug the Modem Mate’s coiled cord into the tele- phone’s handset jack. VOICE/MODEM VOICE 4. Set
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43-1242.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM 5. Set VOICE/MODEM to MODEM, so you can set the sensitivity level. 6. Set the Level switch on the back of the Modem Mate to 2. illustration 7. With the phone’s handset still off the hook, give your computer or fax machine the command to dial the desired phone number. Notes: • The handset must be left off the hook when any data is being transmitted. • If you have the handset off the hook too long before dialing, the phone company sends erro
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43-1242.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM • If the battery power is becoming weak, you might need to set Level to the next higher position. 8. When you finish the data transmission, hang up the handset, and set VOICE/MODEM back to VOICE. 8
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43-1242.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM RECORDING AND PLAYING CALLS You can connect a tape recorder to your Modem Mate to record and play back telephone conversations. Notes: 1 • If the tape recorder does not have a /8-inch micro- phone jack, you need an adapter. RadioShack stores sell adapters for several different size plugs. • Batteries are not needed for recording and playing back telephone conversations. • You can only record telephone calls made from the telephone that th
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43-1242.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM RECORDING CALLS Follow theses steps to connect the Modem Mate to the tape recorder and the telephone. 1. Unplug the telephone’s handset cord from the phone’s base. Then plug the handset cord into the Modem Mate’s HANDSET jack. 2. Plug the Modem Mate’s coiled cord into the tele- phone’s handset jack. 3. Plug one end of the supplied patch cord into the Modem Mate’s Rec jack. 4. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the tape recorder’s ex
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43-1242.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM PLAYING CALLS Follow these steps to play a recording through your tele- phone’s handset. 1. Unplug the telephone’s handset cord from the phone’s base. Then plug the handset cord into the Modem Mate’s HANDSET jack. 2. Plug the Modem Mate’s coiled cord into the tele- phone’s handset jack. 3. Plug one end of the supplied patch cord into the Modem Mate’s Play jack. 4. Plug the other end of the patch cord into the tape recorder’s earphone jack.
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43-1242.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Modem Mate is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the Modem Mate so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Modem Mate dry. If it gets wet, wipe it off immediately. Liquids might contain min- erals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the Modem Mate only in nor- mal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of
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43-1242.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type. Always remove old or weak batteries, which can leak chemicals that de- stroy electronic circuits. Keep the Modem Mate away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Wipe the Modem Mate with a damp cloth oc- CLEANER casionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents. Modifying or tampering with the Modem Mate’s i
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43-1242.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your Modem Mate causes prob- lems on the phone line, the phone company can discon- tinue your service. The phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you of your right to file a com- plaint with the FCC. Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the ope
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43-1242.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM LIGHTNING Your Modem Mate has built-in protection circuits to re- duce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone line or power lines can damage your Modem Mate. Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has frequent electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your Modem Mate during storms
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43-1242.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM RadioShack Limited Warranty This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship 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 attribut- able to Acts of G
