Radio Shack 43-3558, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...for hands free convenience See Headset Installation on page 32 Auto Talk lets you set the phone to answer a call by simply lifting the handset from the base Ten Number Memory Dialing lets you store up...

Page 2: ...Entering Names and Special Characters 21 If you make a mistake while entering a name 22 Making Calls with Memory Dialing 23 Memory Dialing from Standby Mode 23 Memory Dialing from Talk Mode 23 Chain D...

Page 3: ...ower to operate When the power is off you cannot make or receive calls by using your phone You should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate not a cordless phone so you can still mak...

Page 4: ...on We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations and you can connect it to most telephone lines However each phone and each device such as a telephone or answering machine that you con...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...sh 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 electric sho...

Page 7: ...d 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...

Page 8: ...dset s range If you have a choice of several locations try each to see which provides the best performance Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack If your telephone wiring do...

Page 9: ...supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the base Drill two holes 315 16 inches apart Thread a screw into each hole letting the heads extend about 1 8 inch 1 Insert the two of upper tabs...

Page 10: ...hargeable nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected Before using your phone you must connect the battery pack Then charge it for about 15 20 hours TEL LINE DC IN 9V IMPORTANT The EP...

Page 11: ...the charging contacts on the handset about once a month About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until Low Battery flashes Otherwise the battery pack lo...

Page 12: ...order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store or online at RadioShack com Install the new battery pack and charge it for about 24 hours If you have trouble replacing the batter...

Page 13: ...up the handset 2 Dial the number Then press TALK FLASH 1 Press TALK FLASH 2 Listen for the dial tone 3 Dial the number OR Dial the number Then press TALK FLASH To hang up Press END or return the hands...

Page 14: ...up key or volume down key labeled as VOL or VOL keys during a call to change the earpiece volume of the handset This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended Temporarily Mute R...

Page 15: ...pulse dialing mode resumes TRAVELING OUT OF RANGE During a call as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit noise increases If you pass the range limits of the base unit your call wi...

Page 16: ...r phone flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox Just program SPEED DIAL with your access number and you can get your messages at the touch of a button The voice mail service p...

Page 17: ...t you would like to change Press SELECT to toggle between On and Off for Auto Talk and CIDCW 3 Press END and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting The handset returns to the stan...

Page 18: ...rural areas The default setting is tone dialing Depending on your dialing system set the mode as follows 1 When the phone is in the standby mode press and hold CID MENU 2 Press VOL key three times to...

Page 19: ...le between Eng English Fr French and Esp Spanish for each setting 4 Press END or return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting The handset returns to the standby mode MEMORY DIALING STOR...

Page 20: ...ation 5 To enter a name up to 13 characters use the number keys See Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters on page 21 Use and TONE to move the cursor to the desired location Use CH DELETE to...

Page 21: ...shows Memory01 Stored After about two seconds the Select Memory screen is displayed Repeat steps 2 8 to store more numbers 9 Press END to return to the standby mode STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECI...

Page 22: ...ess 8 six times 8 Press 4 six times 9 Press 3 five times 10 Press 7 eight times 11 When finished press MEM or SELECT To continue to store the telephone number proceed to step 7 on Storing Phone Number...

Page 23: ...umber in the memory will be dialed when SELECT is pressed 5 To hang up press END CHAIN DIALING The memory locations on the handset are not limited to phone numbers You can also store a group of number...

Page 24: ...s or enter a number 0 9 to select the memory location you would like to edit and press MEM or SELECT The screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display 3 Press ME...

Page 25: ...orrect press VOL key to select Yes and press SELECT You hear a confirmation tone The memory storage is complete For example if you store a name and number into memory location number 01 the display sh...

Page 26: ...s END to return to the standby mode TESTING STORED EMERGENCY NUMBERS If you store an emergency service s number police department fire department ambulance and you choose to test the stored number mak...

Page 27: ...ess SPEED DIAL The number stored in the SPEED DIAL memory location is instantly dialed DELETING THE SPEED DIAL 1 When the phone is in the standby mode press and hold SPEED DIAL 2 Press VOL or VOL keys...

Page 28: ...n is stored in the Caller ID record If the Caller ID service includes the caller s name the caller s name appears on the display up to 15 letters You may receive any one of the following messages Mess...

Page 29: ...st is stored Caller ID data can also be deleted manually Deleting a Caller ID Message 1 Press CID MENU Display the message to be deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing VOL or VOL keys 2 Press CH...

Page 30: ...pointer is at No The display returns to the summary screen USING THE CALLER ID LIST Calling a Party from the Caller ID List You can place a call from the Caller ID list The cordless phone stores up to...

Page 31: ...y on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory 1 Press CID MENU Select the phone number to be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing VOL or VOL keys 2 Press MEM 3 Press VOL or VOL keys or enter a...

Page 32: ...mm plug Contact RadioShack for a suitable headset To connect the headset open the rubber cover on the side of the handset Then insert the headset s plug into the jack When you finish using the headse...

Page 33: ...ure that the handset is not too far from the base Can t make or receive calls Check both ends of the base telephone line cord Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet Disconne...

Page 34: ...t should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance To locate your nearest RadioShack use the store locator feature on RadioShack s website www radioshack com or call 1 800 The Shack 843 74...

Page 35: ...35 NOTE...

Page 36: ...In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the Ra dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless ot...