Radio Shack 43-142 manual

Please read this User ’s Guide before installing, setting up and using your new phone. www .radioshack.com Handsets (2) Base (1) Charger (1) Quick Start Guide (1) User ’s Guide (1) W all Mount Adapter (1) • • • • • • Ni-MH Battery P acks (2) (inside handset) Modular Cord (1) AC Adapters (2) Belt Clips (2) • • • • Handsets (2[...]

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3 Contents Selecting a Language 28 Setting the Day & Time 2 9 Activating Caller ID on Call W aiting and Call W aiting Deluxe 29 Activating the Key T ouch T one (Handset only) 3 0 Adjusting the LCD Contrast 30 Setting the Animation Screen (Handset only) 3 0 Adding Optional Accessory Handsets 31 T en Multi-Handset Expandability 31 Registering Acc[...]

Contents 4 Switching to the Handset Speak erphone during a Call 44 T esting Stored Emergency Numbers 4 4 Using Caller ID, Call W aiting and Redial Lists 4 4 Using the Caller ID List 4 5 Making a call fr om a Caller ID Recor d 4 5 Deleting Caller ID Numbers 4 6 Using Call W aiting and Call W aiting Deluxe 4 6 Redialing a Number 4 8 Deleting a Redial[...]

5 Contents Setting Up the Answering Machine 59 Featur es 59 Using the Answering Machine Interface 6 0 Selecting the Language 6 1 Y our Gr eeting 6 1 Setting the Number of Rings 6 4 Setting the Recor d Time (or Announce only) 6 4 Activating the Message Alert 6 5 Activating Call Screening 6 5 Setting a Security Code or P ersonal Identication Numbe[...]

The Basics 6 F eatures Convenient Extension Placement — Lets you add up to eight additional accessory handsets ( RadioShack 43-144) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call W aiting/Caller ID — Lets you answer a call even when you are on the phone; see who’s calling before you answer . Speakerphone — L ets you[...]

7 The Basics Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 5.8 GHz Digital Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless T elephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to ten handsets on a single telephone line. Y ou can add a handset to any room in your home or ofce that has an AC outlet. Y ou can transfer ou[...]

The Basics 8 Important Information This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. FCC Statement This equipment complies with P art 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A . On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in the[...]

9 The Basics In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company noties you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to le a compl[...]

The Basics 10 Surge Protection Y our 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. Neverth[...]

11 The Basics Important Caller ID Information T o use Caller ID and Call W aiting, 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 na[...]

The Basics 12 Contr ols & Functions Handset Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Belt Clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message indicator Handset Earpiece Handset Display Soft keys /FLASH (talk/ash) key (phonebook) key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. /TONE key /SPEAKER key (up) key (end call) key (cal[...]

13 The Basics Base Speaker Base Charging Contacts DND (do not disturb) key and LED Base LCD Soft K eys (phonebook) key (up) key (caller ID) key (down) key /EXIT (play/stop/exit) key / (repeat/skip) key (delete) key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. (answering machine on/off) key Base Microphone #/> key /TONE/< key (speaker) key and speak[...]

The Basics 14 Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective lm off the display . The lm protects the handset window during shipment and is not necessary for use. Selecting a Location Y ou can place the phone’s base on a desk or table. Select a location that is: near an accessible AC outlet near a telephone line jack aw[...]

15 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 m[...]

The Basics 16 Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. Route the adapter ’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base of the phone. Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. CAUTION : Y ou must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 350 mA (for the ba[...]

17 The Basics On a W all Plate or W all T o mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that t into the keyhole slots on the base. Drill two holes 3 15/16 inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 1/8 inch. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack [...]

The Basics 18 Connecting/Charging the Battery P ack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni- MH) battery pack in the handset. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack. Then charge it for about 15 - 20 hours. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover . Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. [...]

19 The Basics Notes on Recharging If the battery pack becomes weak during a call, L OW BA TTERY ashes. When this happens, you cannot make a call until you recharge the battery pack. IMPORT ANT : Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before charging. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights when the handset is on the base or charger . If the d[...]

The Basics 20 Installing a Belt Clip T o Attach the Belt Clip, insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. T o Remove the Belt Clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Using an optional Headset Y ou can make or answer calls handsfree using an optional headset that h[...]

21 The Basics Using the Inter face Reading the Handset Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description T alk Appears when Privacy mode is turned on. T alk Appears while recording a conversation. に T alk Appears when you mute the handset. T alk[...]

The Basics 22 Reading the Base Display The base display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description T alk Appears when Privacy mode is turned on. T alk Appears while recording g a conversation. に T alk Appears when you mute the base. Standby Appears when a new messag[...]

23 The Basics SUN 12:00A New CID: 5 REDIAL MENU RECORD 1 2 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby , the handset and base display shows the following items: Handset Status of your answering machine Number of message Day of the week and time Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages,[...]

The Basics 24 Soft Key F unction “Soft ” keys are keys that change functions while you operate your phone. There are three soft keys on each station. Soft keys allow you to: Access the main menu Set up CIDCW options Store or edit phone numbers Remote answering operation Redial one of the last three numbers dialed The icon that appears directly [...]

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The Basics 26 NOTES If you do not press a k ey within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. When setting Day and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes. For GLOBAL SETUP , ANSW . SETUP , and DEREGISTER HS menu options on the handset (GLOBAL SETUP and ANSW . SETUP menu options on the base), mak e sure the line is not i[...]

27 The Basics Entering T e xt from Y our Phone Y ou can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key . When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number key . Press the number key twice to display the second letter an[...]

The Basics 28 Basic Setup Changing the Dial Mode Y our phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone?[...]

29 The Basics Setting the Day & Time T o change the day and time shown in the display , follow the steps listed below . NOTE If you don’t press any k eys for two minutes when setting the date and time, the phone will exit the menu. Press the MENU soft key . Select the GL OBAL SETUP menu, and then the DA Y & TIME submenu. Press or to selec[...]

The Basics 30 Activating the Key T ouch T one (Handset only) K ey T ouch T one is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. Y ou can turn this tone on or off . Press the MENU soft key . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY T OUCH T ONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . Press the OK soft key . Y ou will hear a conr[...]

31 The Basics Adding Optional Accessor y Handsets T en Multi-Handset Expandability Y our phone supports up to ten handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger . Up to two handsets can be used for outside and/or intercom c[...]

The Basics 32 Resetting Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must rst reset the existing registration data. T o reset, please follow these steps: Press the MENU soft key . Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. DEREGISTER HS? appears. Move the cursor to select YES. Press the OK soft[...]

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35 Beyond the Basics Finding a Phonebook Entry Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order . T o scroll through the phonebook, press and then press or on the four-way function key . Press and hold or on the four -way function key to scroll through the display quickly . Y ou can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that s[...]

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37 Beyond the Basics Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station Y ou can transfer stored phonebook entries from one station to another without having to re- enter names and numbers. Y ou can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. When the phone is in standby , press . Press the COPY soft key . Use or on the four [...]

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39 Beyond the Basics Selecting a Ring T one (Handset only) Y ou may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ring tone or melody . The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Ringers Beethoven ’s Symphony #9 [Beethoven9] Flicker F ur Elise [Elise] Clatter W e Wish Y ou A Me[...]

Beyond the Basics 40 Activating Distinctive Ring (Handset only) Y ou can assign special ring tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you ’ve assigned a Distinctive ring to that number , the phone uses it so you know who is calling. T o turn on Distinctive ring, fo[...]

41 Beyond the Basics Using your Phone Making a Call From the base speakerphone Press . Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number . OR Dial the Number . Press . 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. From a cordless handset Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press /FLASH . Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number . OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle.[...]

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43 Beyond the Basics Making a call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby , press to open the phonebook. Scroll through the list with the or on the four -way function keys until you nd the phonebook entry you want to call. (See “F inding a Phonebook Entry” on page 35). Press /FLASH or on the handset or on the base to dial the number[...]

Beyond the Basics 44 Switching to the Handset Speak erphone during a Call T o switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press on the handset. T o switch from a speakerphone call to a normal call, press . T esting Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service's number (police department, re department, ambulance) and you choose [...]

45 Beyond the Basics Using the Caller ID List Y ou can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each station. Y our phone shares up to 100 memory entries between your Phonebook and Caller ID . When the shared memory is full and when you store a new phonebook entry , the oldest Caller ID message is overwritten. Once you reach your maximum phonebook entr[...]

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47 Beyond the Basics NOTES T o activate the feature, select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, the CIDCW submenu, and then CW ON/CWDX ON. See page 29. If you don’t choose a CWDX option within 30 seconds, the phone returns to the call. T o return to the call, press the BACK soft key . • • • When you receive a Call W aiting call, press the CWDX soft key [...]

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49 Beyond the Basics Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speak er V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and the base (off , low , high). With the phone in standby , use or on the four -way function key to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Speak er V olume Ear speak er : Y ou can [...]

Beyond the Basics 50 T o turn off the “ T - coil” mode perform the following steps on your handset: While on a call: Press and hold mute for at least 5 seconds or until a beep tone is heard. The “T -coil” mode icon will no longer appear on the handset LCD display . NOTE Using the T - coil mode may shorten the amount of time you can talk on [...]

51 Beyond the Basics Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer Placing a Call on Hold During a call, press INT’COM/HOLD on the station to place the caller on hold. If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display screen will read, LINE ON HOLD . T o return to the party on hold, press /FLASH or on a handset or on the base. The phone[...]

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53 Beyond the Basics Using Special F eatures Do Not Disturb (All calls) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all registered handsets and the base. With the phone in standby , press and hold DND on the base. Y ou will hear a conrmation tone and the DND LED illuminates. T o cancel, press DND again. Y ou can also mute the ringer tone while the phon[...]

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55 Beyond the Basics Making a DirectLink Call T o call another handset with DirectLink, press the DirectLink soft key . Select the handset you want to call by pressing the number key ( 0 - 9 ). If the handset is out of range or not in DirectLink operation, the display shows OUT OF RANGE. T o exit DirectLink, press the CANCEL soft key . On the recei[...]

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57 Beyond the Basics NOTES This telephone system is not intended to replace an AC powered room monitoring system. The length of time that a handset can monitor a room is limited to the talk time remaining on the handset battery (5 hours or less). This feature only works when both handsets are within range of the base. If the party is out of range, [...]

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59 Beyond the Basics Setting Up the Answering Machine Y our phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. Y ou can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo. Features Digital T apeless Recording Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening P ersonal or Pre-recorded Outgoing[...]

Beyond the Basics 60 Using the Answering Machine Inter face Using Handset and Base Menus Y ou can set up your answering machine's primary features from the base or handset. The menu options of the base have voice prompt. When the phone is in standby , press the MENU soft key and then scroll down and select ANSW . SETUP . Press the OK soft key [...]

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63 Beyond the Basics Selecting a Greeting (Base only) Once you have recorded a personal greeting, the phone automatically switches to your personal greeting. Y ou can also switch back and forth between the pre-recorded greeting and your own greeting at any time. With the phone in standby , press the MENU soft key . Select ANSW . SETUP menu option, [...]

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65 Beyond the Basics Activating the Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. T o turn on the message alert: Press the MENU soft key . Select the ANSW . SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . Press the OK soft key . Y ou will hea[...]

Beyond the Basics 66 Using the Answering Machine The message counter on the LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory . If the display ashes, then there are new messages waiting for you that you have not yet listened to. The answering machine plays your new messages rst. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then pl[...]

67 Beyond the Basics From the base From the handset T urning Off With the phone in standby , press . The phone announces "Answering System is off ." appears. 1. 2. 3. With the phone in standby , press the soft key on the handset. REMO TE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERA TION appears on the handset display , and the answering machine announces the [...]

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69 Beyond the Basics From the base From the handset Skipping a message Press or the soft key to go to the beginning of the next message. Press and hold to fast forward through the current message. Press /3 to go to the beginning of the next message. Deleting a message While a message is playing, press or the DELETE soft key to delete it. The messag[...]

Beyond the Basics 70 NOTES Y ou cannot delete unheard messages. If you try to delete messages before listening to them, the answering machine will beep and say “Please playback all messages.” If you press or the soft key on the base during the rst two seconds (or press /1 on the handset during the rst four seconds) of a message, the answe[...]

71 Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation Y ou can record a conversation between 2 seconds and 10 minutes long from the handset or the base. These recorded conversations are treated just like regular messages. When the answering machine is full, will appear on the base LCD and recording will be terminated. Y ou can not record intercom conversat[...]

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73 Beyond the Basics From the base From the handset Stopping a memo Press the ST OP soft key . Y ou hear a conrmation tone, and the answering machine returns to standby . 1. 2. Press 7 . Y ou hear a conrmation tone, and the answering machine waits for your next command. Press /2 to hear the message you just recorded or to exit and return to s[...]

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75 Beyond the Basics Remote Commands Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a Message* 0 then 2 Playback Messages 0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 4 Deleting a Message 0 then 5 Stop Operation 0 then 6 Answering Machine On 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop** 0 then 8 Greeting Record/Stop** 0 then 9 Answer Machine Off 1 then 0 Help Guidance * T o Repeat a Messag[...]

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77 Beyond the Basics Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. Symptom Suggestion The CHARGE/ IN USE LED won ’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one handset) and wall outlet. M[...]

Beyond the Basics 78 Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. K eep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, uorescent lights, and electrical appliances. Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. • • The Caller ID does not[...]

79 Beyond the Basics Symptom Suggestion The answering machine does not work. Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged in. Make sure that the answering machine is turned on. Make sure that the message record time is not set to Announce only (see page 64). • • • Messages are incomplete. The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave [...]

Beyond the Basics 80 Care K eep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . Use and store the phone only in “ room ” temperature environments. Handle the phone carefully; do not drop it. K eep the phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new . Ser vice and Repair If your phone is [...]

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Beyond the Basics 82 Glossar y Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of ten handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model. Base — The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line. CID — Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and it is offered to[...]

Inde x 83 Inde x A Accessory handsets 31 Animation screen 30 Answering a call 42 Answering machine 59 Message alert 65 Reviewing messages 68 Screening calls 65 Setting up 59 T urning on and off 66 When away from home 74 Any key answer 40 Area code 58 Auto talk 40 B Banner 38 Battery 18 Belt clip 20 C Caller ID 44 CIDCW (Caller ID on Call W aiting) [...]

Inde x 84 M Making a call 41 Message alert 65 Muting the microphone 53 Muting the ringer 53 O Out of range 58 P P ersonal identication number (PIN) 65 Phonebook 33 Copying entries 37 Creating a new entry 33 Deleting entries 36 Editing an entry 35 Finding an entry 35 Making a call from the phonebook 43 Storing a Caller ID record 36 Storing a redi[...]

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