Radio Shack 43-5829 manual Beyond the Basics Using the DirectLink Communication Feature

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Beyond the Basics

Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature

Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication before they can call each other. Other handsets can be used while two handsets are using DirectLink communication; however, the two handsets using DirectLink communication are not able to make or receive calls until the operation is canceled.

1.Press MENU/CLEAR and move the cursor to the DIRECTLINK MODE menu.

2.Press SELECT/. The display shows TO ENTER DIRECTLINK MODE PRESS [SELECT].

3.Press SELECT/. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone, and DIRECTLINK MODE COMPLETE appears in the display.

Making a DirectLink™ Call

1.To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press /FLASH. The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS [1-4].

2.Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out of range or not set to DirectLink communication, the display shows

UNAVAILABLE.

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Contents 43-5829 Contents Setting Up the Phonebook Contents Using the Four-way Function KeyBasic Setup Adding Accessory HandsetsUsing Your Phone Contents Customizing Your PhoneUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Using Special Features Contents Finding a Lost HandsetSetting Up the Answering System Using the Answering System Basics FeaturesIntroduction Basics FCC Statement Important InformationBasics Basics Shock do not Open Basics Surge ProtectionImportant Safety Instructions Important Caller ID Information Read This Before InstallationHandset Basics Controls & FunctionsCharge LED BaseSelecting a Location InstallationFCC Rules Basics Connecting the phone base On a Wall Plate or Wall Basics Installing the Charging CradleBasics Basics Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Basics To remove the belt clip Installing a Belt ClipUsing a Headset To attach the belt clipBasics Ringer off icon Using the InterfaceReading the Display Icon Status DescriptionStandby Screen Using the Handset Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyBasics Entering Text from Your Handset Basics Changing the Dial Mode Basic SetupSelecting a Language Setting the Day and Time Page Activating the Key Touch Tone Basics Activating Personal RingRegistering Accessory Handsets Adding Accessory HandsetsFour Multi-Handset Expandability Resetting Handsets Beyond the Basics Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Beyond the Basics Finding a Phonebook EntryDeleting Phonebook Entries Deleting all the phonebook entries at once Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetIf your phonebook contains 100 entries Deleting Base Speed Dial Numbers Programming Base Speed Dial NumbersChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your PhonePress MENU/CLEAR Melodies Beyond the Basics Selecting a Ring Tone Handset OnlyRingers Activating Any Key Answer Handset only Activating AutoTalk Handset onlyCordless Using Your PhoneMaking a call From aBase Speaker Phone Answering a callFrom SpeakerMaking a Call from the Phonebook Beyond the Basics Hanging upBeyond the Basics Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call with Base Speed Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID and Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers Beyond the Basics Making a Call from a Caller ID RecordUsing Call Waiting Deluxe Beyond the Basics Using Call WaitingYou must subscribe through your From the dual-keypad From the handset Base Redialing a NumberREDIAL/PAUSE to From the dual-keypad From the handset base Use REDIAL/PAUSE Deleting a Redial RecordSPEAKER, and then REDIAL/PAUSE Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Using the Clarity Boost Feature Beyond the Basics Adjusting the Audio ToneFinding a Lost Handset Placing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferConferencing Speaker again Beyond the Basics Transferring a CallFrom the base From the handset Flash orINTCOM/XFER Beyond the Basics Answering a Transferred CallDo Not Disturb All Calls Using Special FeaturesMuting the Ringer One Call Only Press MUTE/PAGE . Press MENU/CLEAR Speaker LED Privacy ModeBeyond the Basics Muting the Microphone From the baseSeven-Digit Dialing Making a DirectLink Call Beyond the Basics Using the DirectLink Communication FeatureExiting DirectLink Communication Using the IntercomMaking an Intercom From the base From the handset HOLD/INTCOM/ Xfer Answering an IntercomRoom/Baby Monitor This feature only works when handsetsTone Dialing Switch Over Beyond the Basics Traveling Out of Range Features Setting Up the Answering SystemVoice Prompts Using the Answering System InterfaceBase operation Handset operation Press MENU/CLOCK 1. Press MENU/CLEAR Beyond the Basics Selecting the LanguagePress Select Beyond the Basics Setting the Number of Rings Select or Beyond the Basics Setting the Day & TimePress MENU/CLOCK . Press MENU/CLEAR SelectSELECT/ . You Greet , SET , or Beyond the Basics Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Beyond the Basics Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyTime 1 Minute Beyond the Basics Activating the Message Alert Beyond the Basics Activating Call Screening Select or Press Select Turning Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off On/off Press SelectOff On/offPlaying Beyond the Basics Reviewing MessagesMessages Message Select to fast RepeatingMessage SkippingEnding Screening CallsDeleting AllStarting a Beyond the Basics Recording a ConversationRecording Stopping Call REC , orStarting Beyond the Basics Recording a Voice MemoMemo Call REC Beyond the Basics Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Command Function Symptom Suggestion Troubleshooting100 101 102 103 104 Glossary105 Index 107 Care Service and Repair109 Appendix Handset-Base Registration110 RadioShack Corporation