Radio Shack CID 2903 manual

43-2903 Owner’s M anual Please read before using th is equipm ent. CID 2903 Caller ID with Call Waiting[...]

2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this p roduct to rain or mo isture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK. DO NOT O PEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK, DO NOT REM OVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE- ABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VIC - ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert you to[...]

3 Contents ˆ Contents Important Information ............. ........... 4 Features ...................... ........... .............. 8 Preparation ........ ............ .............. ...... 10 Installing Batterie s/Setup ............. 10 Connecting AC Power ................ . 13 Connecting the CID ............... ...... 14 Connecting to a Single-Li[...]

4 Important Information T roubleshooting ...... ... ... ........... ... ... ... 29 Care .............. ........... .............. ...... 30 ˆ Important Information To use this Caller ID (CID ), you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service. Where Ca ller ID i s offered, one or more of the follow[...]

5 Important Information FCC INFORMATION We have designed your CID to conform to federal regulations, a nd you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each CID (and each device, su ch as a telephone or answering machi ne) that you connect to the telephone line draws powe r from the line. We refer to th is power draw as the device's rin[...]

6 Important Information • most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event tha t your CID causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily d isconnect your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance noti ce is not practical, the phone company no tifies you as soon as po[...]

7 Important Information operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: • Reorient or relocate the TV or radio's receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV . • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio[...]

8 Features ˆ Features Your RadioShack CID 2903 Caller ID (CID) is the latest in telephone technology. The CID disp lays the caller's telephone numb er (and name, if availa ble in your area) and the current date and time, as provided by your local phon e company to Caller ID service subscribers. (The date and time are set with your first incom[...]

9 Features Call Waiting Indicat or — displays the Caller ID information for Call Waiting calls. Call Summary — displays the number of calls you received. Message Waiting — displays when you have a voice mail message (if you subscribe to the message waiting service from your local phone company). Note: The Message Waiting feature does not work[...]

10 Preparation ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES/ SETUP Your CID requires four AAA batteries (not supplied) to protect its memory when AC power fails or is disconnected. For the longest life and best performance, we recommend RadioShack alkali ne batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do n[...]

11 Preparation When replacing the batteries, make sure the CID is unplugged from the telephone line and AC powe r, and unpl ug both modular line cords from the back of the CID. Note: When replacing the batteries, have fresh ones on hand before you begin. If you do not install the new batteries within 2 minutes after removing the old ones, you will [...]

12 Preparation REVIEW 9 9 9 9 to set th e digit. The second 3 3 3 3 flashes. Notes: • If you make a mistake while setting the area code, press DELETE . The cursor moves to the previous digit of the area code. Then repeat Step 4 to reset the area code. • If you do not press any key within 2 minutes in this step or Step 5, the CID automatically s[...]

13 Preparation 7. Close the cover and secure it with the screw . When %$7 1# /2 : %$7 1# /2: %$7 1# /2: %$7 1# /2: flashes or the display dims, replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of dead batte ries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them. Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage yo ur C[...]

14 Preparation • Always connect the AC adapter to the CID before you connect it to AC power . When you finish, discon nect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the CID. To power the CID, plug th e supplied AC adapter's barrel plug in to the DC9V 200mA jack on the back of the CID. Then connect the other end of the adapter t[...]

15 Preparation Connecting to an Answering Machine 1. Disconnect the phone line cord from the answering machine's ja ck. Then plug it into the CID's LINE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the CID's PHONE jack. 3. Plug the cord's other end into the answering machine's jack. 4. Set your answering m achine to[...]

16 Preparation MOUNTING THE CID You can place the CID directly on a flat surface with the supplied stand. Or, you can mount it on a wall. Follow these steps to mount the CID on a wall. 1. T urn the CID over , then press in the upper tabs and remove the stand. 2. Select a location near the phone line jack and mark the mounting screw locations 2 3 / [...]

17 Operation 5. Align the two screws with the keyholes on the bottom of the CID. Slide the CID down onto the screws to secure it. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Your CID has four display contrast settings. To lighten or darken the display, repeatedly press CONTRAST on the back of the CID. & 2175$6 7 & 2175$67 & 2175$67 & 2175$67 and[...]

18 Operation The display also shows if caller information is not available or if the number is blocked by the sender (see “Displayed Call Information” on Page 20). Your CID saves up to 80 call records, then replaces the oldest call record with each new one. The indicator displays during an in coming call, and 1( : # &$ / / + 6 , 1(: # &[...]

19 Operation flash, indica ting that a n ew call is bei ng received. If the indicator displays while the ph one is ringing and you see 35,9$ 7( 35,9 $7( 35,9 $7( 35,9 $7( &$/ / ( 5 &$ / / ( 5 &$ / / ( 5 &$ / / ( 5 , the caller is blocking thei r name and telephone number from being sen t. If you receive more than one call from the s[...]

20 Operation Notes: • If no call information is stored, 12 12 12 12 &$ / /6 &$ / /6 &$ / /6 &$ / /6 appears when you press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 . • If you do not press a button within 20 seconds, the CID automatically returns to the time and date display . • After you review all calls, (1' (1' (1' (1' [...]

21 Operation 35,9$ 7( # &$ / / 35,9$ 7( # &$ / / 35,9$ 7( # &$ / / 35,9$ 7( # &$ / / Appears when the caller blocked the number from being sent. 3ULYDWH # FD O O H U 3ULYDWH # FD O O H U 3ULYDWH # FD O O H U 3ULYDWH # FD O O H U Appears when the caller blocked their name and number from being sent. (1' # 2) # /,6 7 (1' # 2[...]

22 Operation 12 # &$ / /6 12 # &$ / /6 12 # &$ / /6 12 # &$ / /6 Appears when there are no records in the CID’s memory . 06* # :$ , 7 , 1 * 06* # :$ , 7 , 1 * 06* # :$, 7 , 1 * 06* # :$ , 7 , 1 * Appears when a mes- sage is waiting (if you subscribe to your phone company’s message waiting ser- vice). 6(7 # $5($ # &2 ' ([...]

23 Operation DELETING CID RECORDS Deleting Individual CID Records Note: This procedure does not delete VIP and message waiting call records. See “VIP Call List” on Page 26. Follow these steps to delete individual CID records. 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H Appears after you press CALLBACK , and flash[...]

24 Operation 1. Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 until you see the call record you want to delete. 2. Press DELETE twice. The CID deletes that record and automatically renumbers the remaining call records. After 20 seconds, the time and date a ppear . Deleting All CID Records To delete all Caller ID records, wait unti l the CID shows the [...]

25 Operation If the phone number's area code match es the area code yo u stored, the CID provides you four d ialing patterns. • 8-digit number (1 plus the phone number) • 10-digit number (area code plus the phone number) • 1 1-digit number (1 plus the area code plus the phone number) • 7-digit number If the phone number's area cod[...]

26 Operation 2. Press CALLBACK . ',$/,1* ',$/,1* ',$/,1* ',$/,1* 0(18 0(18 0(18 0(18 and 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< alternately flash on the display . 3. Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 to select the desired dialing patterns. 4. Press CALLBACK . ',$/,1*[...]

27 Operation sounds 2 quick beep s each time the phone rings until you answer the call . Also, the CID protects VIP call records so you cannot delete them by mistake. Note: To delete a VIP call record , you must first unmark it using the steps in “Unmarking a VIP Call Record” o n Page 28 then delete it using the steps in “Deleting Individual [...]

28 Operation another VIP call record, you must first delete an existing one. To review VIP call records, repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 . The call records appear in the order you entered th em. Unmarking a VIP Call Record Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 until you see the VIP call record you want to unmark. Hold down CALLB ACK[...]

29 Troubleshooting ˆ T roubleshooting If your CID stops operating properly, these suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion Display is blank. Make sure the batteries are correctly installed and the AC adapter is plugged in. Adjust the contrast (see “Adjusting the Display Contrast” on Page 17). Y ou have an incoming call, but do not receive an[...]

30 Troubleshooting CARE Keep the CID dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the CID only in normal temperature environ ments. Handle the CID carefully; do not drop it. Keep the CID away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasion ally to keep it lookin g new. Modifying or tampering with the CID’s internal compo[...]

31 Notes ˆ Notes[...]

10A01 43-2903 Printed in Malaysia Limited One-Y e ar Warranty This product is warranted by RadioSha ck against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioS hack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealer s. EX- CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack[...]