Radio Shack 43-5862 owner manual Features, Basics

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The Basics

Features

Convenient Extension Placement — lets you add up to nine additional accessory handsets (RadioShack 43-5562) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location.

Call Waiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even when you are on the phone; see who’s calling before you answer.

Talking Caller ID — The Caller ID that Talks. The base will announce the name of incoming callers if you subscribe to Caller ID service.

Speakerphone — lets you conduct a hands-free conversation using the handset and base speaker.

Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops recording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the answering machine, and resets to answer the next call.

Message Alert — beeps when you have a new incoming message.

Call Screening — lets you listen as a caller leaves a message.

Memo Recording — lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office, or record your phone conversations.

Handset Remote Operation — lets you use the handset to listen to your incoming messages.

As an Energy Star® Partner, RadioShack Corporation has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.



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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 LocationConnecting the Phone Base Usoc number of the jack to be installed isRJ11C or RJ11W for a wall plate jack On a Wall Plate or Wall Basics Basics Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Basics Backup battery pack is not installed Appears in the base display as a warning thatBase unit To Attach the Belt Clip Basics Installing a Belt ClipUsing a Headset To Remove the Belt ClipUsing the Interface Reading the Handset DisplayIcon Status Description 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 BaseUsing the Phonebook Base Press MENU/SELECT or the Select soft keyHandset Press Base Press END/PAGE Beyond the Basics Creating Phonebook Entries Enter the name for this entry Edit NameEnter the number for this entry Edit Number 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 overwrittenEditing Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookTo open the Caller ID list Deleting Phonebook Entries Deleting Individual Phonebook EntryIf the Caller ID message was received as a private Copying Individual Phonebook Entry Copying Phonebook Entries to Another StationDeleting All Phonebook Entries Copying All Phonebook EntriesCustomizing Your Phone Naming Phonebook Groups Base OnlyChanging the Handset Banner 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 PhoneBeyond the Basics Answering a Call Hanging UpMaking a Call from the Phonebook Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Making a Call with Speed DialUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Talking Caller ID Base OnlyUsing the Caller ID List Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID RecordsDeleting Individual Caller ID Record 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 firstUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on HoldConferencing Transferring a Call Answering a Transferred CallHandset Press INTCM/HOLD Base Press BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM 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 IntercomRoom/Baby Monitor Answering an IntercomBase Press MENU/SELECT 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 Using the Answering Machine Turning Your Answering Machine On and OffTurning On Reviewing Messages Turning OffYour From the base From the handsetPlaying MessagesScreening Calls Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation Starting a recordingStopping a recording Recording a Voice Memo Starting a memoStopping 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