Radio Shack 43-3814 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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ˆImportant Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1.Read and understand all instructions.

2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3.Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

4.Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

5.Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

6.Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

7.Do not affix the AC power supply cord to building surfaces with metal fittings (if the product has an AC power cord).

8.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

9.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

10.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.

17.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified services personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustments of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

18.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

19.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.

11.Slots and openings in the telephone’s cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the telephone from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

12.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your local power company.

13.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be stepped on.

14.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15.Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

16.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required.

BATTERY SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.

Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

Exercise care in handing the battery pack in order not to short it with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.

Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

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Contents MHz Cordless Phone Contents Answering System Operation Important Safety Instructions Introduction Important Caller ID InformationInstallation Mounting the PhoneTelephone Highlights Answering System HighlightsOn a Desk Top On a Wall Plate or WallCONNECTING, Charging and Replacing the Battery Pack Setting the Dialing Mode Setting the HANDSET’S Ringer TONE/VOLUMESetting Auto Talk Turning the BASE’S Ringer ON/OFFTurning Caller ID/CALL Waiting ON/OFF Storing Your Area CodeTelephone Operation Selecting a LanguageMaking and Receiving Calls Selecting the ChannelSetting the Handset Volume Using FlashUsing Redial Using Tone Services on a Pulse LineMemory Dialing Storing a Name and Number in MemoryChain-Dialing Service Numbers Editing or Deleting a Number in MemoryEntering a Pause Reviewing Memory NumbersCaller ID Operation Testing Stored Emergency NumbersReviewing Caller ID Records ADDING/DELETING the Area Code Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID RecordStoring a Caller ID Record in Memory Deleting Caller ID RecordsSetting the DAY/TIME Using the Menu ButtonAnswering System Operation Setting the Record Time Setting the Number of RingsSelecting the Outgoing Message Setting the System to Answer Calls RECORDING/DELETING AN Outgoing MessageScreening Calls Recording Incoming MessagesRecording a Conversation Recording a MemoPlaying Messages Adjusting the Volume Setting the Security CodeDeleting Messages Remote OperationUsing Remote Commands Using the Toll-SaverRemote Commands Press ThenTroubleshooting Problem SuggestionTroubleshooting Care FCC StatementFCC Wants YOU to Know LightningTelephone or power lines can damage your telephone Limited One-Year Warranty