Radio Shack System 240, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 962A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment System 240 60 Number Memory Caller ID 43 962A fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 2: ...ded to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance in structions are included in the literature ac companying this product 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved R...

Page 3: ...ll between the first and second rings This module stores and displays up to 60 Caller ID records which have either a number or a name or both The module has these features Easy Installation so you can quickly begin to see Caller ID information Large Display makes it easy to see the Caller ID information Built in Error Checking checks incoming Caller ID information to ensure it is accurate 43 962A ...

Page 4: ... has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards Notes To use this module you must be in an area where Caller ID service is avail able and you must subscribe to the service Your Caller ID module displays name only number only or both name and number depending upon the information provided by the phone company 43 962A fm Page 4 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 5: ...shown on the label on the bottom of the module If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line add up all of the RENs If the total is more than five your telephone might not ring In rural areas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is im paired remove a device from the line Your module complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request pro vide...

Page 6: ...dvance If advance notice is not practical the tele phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Also the telephone company can make changes to its lines equipment opera tions or procedures that could affect the operation of this module The tele phone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps...

Page 7: ...l area However your module might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interfer ence you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the module and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues 43 962A fm Page 7 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 8: ...o Line Three Way Jack 13 Connecting to an Answering Machine 15 Mounting the Module 16 Setting the Display Language 18 Adjusting the Display Contrast 19 Caller ID Information 20 Reviewing Call Information 20 Deleting Call Records 24 Care and Maintenance 25 Lightning 27 43 962A fm Page 8 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 9: ...ine 1 Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Place the batteries in the compart ment following the correct polarity and as marked inside the compart ment The call indicator on the front of the module lights and a test screen appears The indicator turns off when the total memory capacity appears briefly Then the screen goes blank 3 Replace the cover A...

Page 10: ... you have 7 sec onds to install new batteries without losing saved information Do not press any buttons after you remove the batteries Doing so can de lete the information stored in the module Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard al kaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 43 962A fm Page 10 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 11: ...onnector If your phone line does not have this type of jack you can update the wiring yourself using necessary adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring for you Note The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C 43 962A fm Page 11 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 12: ...rd from the phone line jack and plug this cord into the module s PHONE jack 2 Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module s WALL jack 3 Plug the other end of the supplied modular cord into the phone line jack DEL ETE REV IEW 43 962A fm Page 12 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 13: ...02 The module only shows information about calls re ceived on the line to which it is connected Follow these steps to connect the module to a two line phone 1 Unplug the phone s cord from the phone line jack then plug the two line three way jack into the phone line jack DELE TE REV IEW 43 962A fm Page 13 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 14: ...her the L1 or L2 jack on the adapter depending on which line s calls you want to monitor Note You can also connect two modules one module for each line as shown here Each module shows information for the line you connect it to Simply plug the oth er module into the remaining jack L1 or L2 on the adapter DEL ETE REV IEW DEL ETE REV IEW 43 962A fm Page 14 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 15: ... the mod ule Then plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack 3 Set the answering machine to answer calls after at least two rings Note If you connect a telephone answering machine to the same line as the Caller ID System 240 you must set the answering machine to answer in two or more rings in order to receive the Caller ID information DELE TE REVIE W 43 962A fm Page 15 Monday August 1...

Page 16: ...ount the System 240 on a wall you need two wood screws not supplied 1 Use the bracket as a template to mark the screw locations then drill two holes into the wall 2 Secure the bracket to the wall by threading two screws into the bracket Screw Holes 43 962A fm Page 16 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 17: ... thread them through the lower opening on the bracket 4 Reconnect the phone lines to the Sys tem 240 then slide the module onto the bracket and push the module down to secure it wallmnt1 eps REV IEW DEL ET E 43 962A fm Page 17 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 18: ...ttons until SELECT LANGUAGE appears then release the buttons ESP FRA ENG ap pears To select Spanish press DELETE To select French press REVIEW To se lect English press REVIEW After you select the language the screen again goes blank then displays messages in the se lected language t t DELETE REVIEW 43 962A fm Page 18 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 19: ...call record appears Then hold down DELETE 2 Within 6 seconds repeatedly press REVIEW to decrease the contrast or REVIEW to increase it Note If you hold down DELETE for longer than 6 seconds without pressing a REVIEW button the system deletes all call records from its memory 3 Release DELETE DELETE REVIEW t t 43 962A fm Page 19 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 20: ...dest record REVIEWING CALL INFORMATION The System 240 can store up to 60 Caller ID records If the module has re ceived a call since the last time it was reviewed the call indicator flashes see Deleting Call Records on Page 24 Press any button to turn off the indicator To view the latest call record press either REVIEW or REVIEW Then to view other call records press REVIEW to step back through the ...

Page 21: ...rench Spanish Appears the first time you review a call s infor mation XX is the number of new calls that you have received since you last reviewed calls XX NEW CALL S XX NOUV APPEL S NUEVA LLAMADA XX LLAMADAS Appears if Caller ID service is not available in the caller s area No caller information appears UNAVAILABLE INCONNU FUERA DE AREA 43 962A fm Page 21 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 22: ... Appears if the Caller ID information was gar bled Minor electrical disturbances can affect the Caller ID information Occasional errors are normal If this message appears fre quently contact your local telephone com pany or RadioShack store for assistance LINE ERROR ERREUR LINEA CON ERROR Description Display English French Spanish 43 962A fm Page 22 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 23: ...one company This happens if you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or if you answer the call before the second ring NO DATA SENT AUCUNE DONNEE SIN INFORMACION You have reached the end of your call records Press the other REVIEW key to see them again END OF LIST FIN DE LISTE FIN DE LISTA Description Display English French Spanish 43 962A fm Page 23 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 24: ...LL RECORDS To delete the displayed call record quickly press DELETE twice To delete all call records hold down DELETE for about 6 seconds The module displays NO CALLS 43 962A fm Page 24 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 25: ...dule so you can enjoy it for years Keep the module dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liq uids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits Use and store the module only in normal temperature environ ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts 43 962A fm Page 25 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

Page 26: ...an the module Modifying or tampering with the module s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your module is not performing as it should take it to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance If the trouble is harming the telephone lines the telephone company might ask you to disconnect the module until you ha...

Page 27: ...uits meet or ex ceed the FCC requirements However lightning striking the phone or power lines can damage the system Lightning damage is not common Nevertheless if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms we suggest that you unplug the module during storms to reduce the possibility of damage 43 962A fm Page 27 Monday August 16 1999 3 33 PM ...

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Page 31: ...ODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVE NUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL 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 lasts or the exclusion of in...

Page 32: ...tributable 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 c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs ...