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The Basics

Install the Optional Power Backup Battery in the Base

The battery backup allows you to make and receive calls during a power failure. You can use any handset or the base, just as you would normally.

1.Push the battery tray on the right

side of the base until it clicks.

2. The lock for the battery tray is released, and the battery tray comes out halfway.

3.Pull out the battery tray at all the way.

4.Place the battery pack in the

battery tray facing the label of the battery pack downwards so that connectors on the battery and on the tray are aligned.

5.Push the battery tray back in until it locks up. If it doesn’t lock, pull out the battery tray once more, and retry to push in.

You can order an optional battery pack for power backup (3.6- volt, 900 mAh) through your local RadioShack store.

•	appears in the base display as a warning that
NOTES	the backup battery pack is NOT installed in the
	base unit.

•To use the backup battery Feature you need to connect the AC adapter to the base, and charge the base battery for at least 24 hours.

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Contents 43-5862 Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Redialing a Number Setting Up the Answering Machine Features BasicsIntroduction Important Information FCC StatementRisk of Electric Shock do not Open Important Safety Instructions Basics Surge ProtectionRead This Before Installation Important Caller ID InformationControls & Functions Handset12. */TONE key Speaker key REDIAL/PAUSE key INTCM/HOLD key intercom/holdFlash key and indicator speaker/flash BaseBACK/HOLD/INTERCOM key MENU/SELECT keyInstallation Selecting a LocationRJ11C or RJ11W for a wall plate jack Connecting the Phone BaseUsoc number of the jack to be installed is On a Wall Plate or Wall Basics Basics Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Basics Base unit Backup battery pack is not installedAppears in the base display as a warning that Basics Installing a Belt Clip Using a HeadsetTo Attach the Belt Clip To Remove the Belt ClipIcon Status Description Using the InterfaceReading the Handset Display Basics Reading the Base Display Basics Standby Screen Basics Soft Key Function StandbyDuring a call HandsetBaseUsing the Four-Way Function Key Using the Handset MenusBasics Using the Base Menus Basics Entering Text from Your Phone Basic Setup Changing the Dial ModeFrom the Handset From the BaseSetting the Date and Time Basics Selecting a Language for the DisplayFor the Handset Display For the Base DisplayActivating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Activating the Key Touch Tone For the Handset KeypadAdjusting the LCD contrast For the Base KeypadAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeUsing the T-coil feature may shorten your battery’s Coil Handset OnlyAdding Optional Accessory Handsets Registering Accessory HandsetsBeyond the Basics Ten Multi-Handset ExpandabilitySetting Up the Phonebook Beyond the Basics Resetting HandsetsHandset BaseHandset Press Base Press END/PAGE Using the PhonebookBase Press MENU/SELECT or the Select soft key Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Beyond the Basics Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Beyond the Basics When the shared memory on the handset is full Finding and Viewing a Phonebook EntryAssign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed Dial Oldest Caller ID message is overwrittenTo open the Caller ID list Editing Phonebook EntriesStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook If the Caller ID message was received as a private Deleting Phonebook EntriesDeleting Individual Phonebook Entry Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Deleting All Phonebook EntriesCopying Individual Phonebook Entry Copying All Phonebook EntriesChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your PhoneNaming Phonebook Groups Base Only Selecting a Ring Tone MelodiesActivating Personal Ring For the HandsetFor the Base RingersActivating Auto Talk Handset Only Activating Any Key Answer Handset OnlyUsing Your Phone Making a CallFrom Handset Speaker PhoneMaking a Call from the Phonebook Beyond the Basics Answering a CallHanging Up Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Making a Call with Speed DialUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Talking Caller ID Base OnlyUsing the Caller ID List Deleting Individual Caller ID Record Making a Call from a Caller ID RecordDeleting Caller ID Records Using Call Waiting Deleting All Caller ID RecordsBeyond the Basics Using Call Waiting Deluxe Base Press MENU/SELECT or the Options soft keyUsing the Redial List Redialing a NumberMaking a Call from a Redial Record Handset Press /FLASH or SpeakerFinding a Lost Handset Deleting a Redial RecordDeleting All Redial Records Base Only If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the firstConferencing Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold Handset Press INTCM/HOLD Base Press BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM Transferring a CallAnswering a Transferred Call Using Special Features Do Not Disturb All CallsMuting the Ringer One Call Only Base Press /FLASH or BACK/HOLD/INTERCOMPrivacy Mode Beyond the Basics Muting the MicrophoneMaking a DirectLink Call Exiting a DirectLinkTM CommunicationBeyond the Basics Intercom Making an IntercomBase Press MENU/SELECT Room/Baby MonitorAnswering an Intercom Tone Dialing Switch Over To Protect the Station from Monitoring RequestSeven-Digit Dialing Beyond the Basics Inuse Line Setup from the Base Traveling Out of RangeSetting Up the Answering Machine FeaturesUsing the Answering Machine Interface Using Setup MenusHandset Operation From the HandsetBeyond the Basics Selecting a Language for Announcements Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Base Only Beyond the Basics Setting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyActivating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening Turning On Using the Answering MachineTurning Your Answering Machine On and Off Reviewing Messages Turning OffFrom the base From the handset PlayingYour MessagesScreening Calls Stopping a recording Beyond the Basics Recording a ConversationStarting a recording Stopping a memo Recording a Voice MemoStarting a memo Message Alert Operating the Answering Machine While You Are Away from Home Command Function Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionCharge the battery in the handset See Setting the Date and Time on Incoming messages may be too Service and Repair Appendix Handset-Base Registration CareBeyond the Basics Glossary Index Beyond the Basics Memo RadioShack Corporation