Radio Shack 43-5862 owner manual Using the Four-Way Function Key, Using the Handset Menus

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The Basics

Using the Four-Way Function Key

Your handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. Press the left side of this key to open the phonebook.

Press the right side of this key to access Caller ID information.

The up/down side of this key are also available to adjust the volume setting.

To use the handset four-way function key on the handset, place your thumb over the key on the handset and move to the four positions to get a feel of how it moves and operates.

To use the four-way function key on the base, press one of the four edges marked by the direction symbols, , , and . The MENU/SELECT key at the center is available to enter the base menu or to make a selection during menu setting sequence.

Using the Handset Menus

1.To open the menu, press the MENU soft key.

2.Highlight the option you want by pressing or on the four- way function key. This will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text.

View the phonebook

Four-Way Function Key

Up

Down

View the Caller ID

3.Select the highlighted option by pressing the OK soft key.

4.To exit the menu and return to standby, press .

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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 Information12. */TONE key Speaker key Controls & FunctionsHandset REDIAL/PAUSE key INTCM/HOLD key intercom/holdBACK/HOLD/INTERCOM key Flash key and indicator speaker/flashBase 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 To Attach the Belt Clip Basics Installing a Belt ClipUsing a Headset To Remove the Belt ClipIcon Status Description Using the InterfaceReading the Handset Display Basics Reading the Base Display Basics Standby Screen During a call Basics Soft Key FunctionStandby HandsetBaseUsing the Four-Way Function Key Using the Handset MenusBasics Using the Base Menus Basics Entering Text from Your Phone From the Handset Basic SetupChanging the Dial Mode From the BaseFor the Handset Display Setting the Date and TimeBasics Selecting a Language for the 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 Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeUsing the T-coil feature may shorten your battery’s Coil Handset OnlyBeyond the Basics Adding Optional Accessory HandsetsRegistering Accessory Handsets Ten Multi-Handset ExpandabilityHandset Setting Up the PhonebookBeyond the Basics Resetting Handsets 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 Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed Dial When the shared memory on the handset is fullFinding and Viewing a Phonebook Entry 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 Individual Phonebook Entry Copying Phonebook Entries to Another StationDeleting All Phonebook Entries Copying All Phonebook EntriesChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your PhoneNaming Phonebook Groups Base Only Selecting a Ring Tone MelodiesFor the Base Activating Personal RingFor the Handset RingersActivating Auto Talk Handset Only Activating Any Key Answer Handset OnlyFrom Using Your PhoneMaking a Call 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 keyMaking a Call from a Redial Record Using the Redial ListRedialing a Number Handset Press /FLASH or SpeakerDeleting All Redial Records Base Only Finding a Lost HandsetDeleting a Redial Record 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 Muting the Ringer One Call Only Using Special FeaturesDo Not Disturb All Calls 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 RangeUsing the Answering Machine Interface Setting Up the Answering MachineFeatures 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 OffYour From the base From the handsetPlaying 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