Radio Shack 5.8 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone with Digital Answerer owner manual

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SOFT KEY FUNCTION

“Soft” keys are keys that change functions while you operate your phone. There are three soft keys on the base and three on each handset. Soft Keys allow you to:

Access the main menu

Set up CIDCW options

Store or edit phone numbers

Access stored Caller ID information

Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset

Remote Answering operation

The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when the handset is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last dialed number. When the handset is in talk mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone. Ô

Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found under each feature.

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The soft keys will not appear while the handset is charging.

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Contents 43-3887 Contents Introduction Information FCC StatementImpaired, remove a device from the line Surge Protection Important Safety Instructions Important Caller ID Information Read this Before InstallationSelecting a Location InstallationOn a Desk Top Installing the Charging CradleOn a Wall Plate or Wall CONNECTING/CHARGING the Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack To remove the beltclip Installing a BeltclipUsing a Headset To attach the beltclipHandset Display and IconsAnimation Displays Handset only 570# Soft KEY FunctionMain Menu Options Default SettingsUsing the Interface Setting Menu OptionsDirectLink Mode Handset Only Using DirectLink ModeSelecting a Ringer Tone Handset Only Using Room MonitorHandset Setup/Base Setup Room MonitorDistinctive Ringer Setup Handset Only Setting the Anykey Answer Handset Only Setting the Auto Talk Handset OnlyChoose English, Français Setting the True Banner Handset OnlyAdjusting the LCD Contrast Selecting a LanguageSetting the Animation Screen Handset Only Setting the Key Touch Tone Handset OnlyAnswering System Setup Record a Personal Outgoing Message Base OnlySelecting Your Greeting Base only Setting a PIN Code Setting the Ring TimeTimes, 4 Times, or 6 Times Minutes, or Announce Only Setting the Record TimeSetting the Message Alert On or Off Turning the message alert tone off by pressing any keyTurning the message alert tone off from a remote location Setting the Language of your Answering SystemSetting the Call Screen Global SetupSetting Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Setting Day and TimeSetting the Dial Mode Setting the Area CodeDeregister HS? appears De-register the Handset Handset OnlyFrom the Base Using Your PhoneFrom the Handset From the Handset SpeakerphoneSwitching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Receiving a CallHanging UP Call Waiting Placing a Call on HoldRedialing a Call Storing a Redial Record from the Handset Only Deleting a Redial Record Handset OnlySetting the ringer volume Adjusting the earpiece and speaker volume levelAdjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume Mute Microphone With the handsetWith the base Do not Disturb DNDTone Dialing Switch Over Privacy ModeTravelling OUT-OF-RANGE Flash and Call Waiting When speaking on the handsetWhen speaking on the base THREE-WAY ConferencingPhonebook Storing Phone Numbers NAMES, Distinctive Rings Speed DialMemory Full appears Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Distinctive Ring appears. PressNo Selectn option If you make a mistake while entering a name Viewing the PhonebookMaking Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby ModeFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingEditing or Erasing a Data Deleting the Stored Data Copying Phonebook LocationsStore/Edit Name appears Editing the Stored DataPhonebook Chain Dialing Testing Stored Emergency NumbersCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Caller IDViewing the Caller ID List Calling a party from Caller ID list Using the Caller ID Message ListDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting all Caller ID names/ numbersFrom Talk mode Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationStoring Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Select CW On/CWDX Call Waiting Deluxe FeaturesExpanding Your Phone Ten Multi-Handset ExpandabilityRegister the Handset to the Base DirectLink call Using the Directlink ModeFrom handset to handset or to the base INTERCOM/CALL Transfer FeatureIntercom FOUR-WAY ConferencingFrom the base to a handset Call Transfer FeatureCancel soft key on the base Expanding Your Phone Integrated Answering Device FeaturesTurning the Answering System ON/OFF Setting your outgoing message GreetingSetting UP Your Answering System Pre-recorded messageAnnounce only feature Using the Answering Setup MenuNEW Message LED Using Your Answering System Playing your messagesRepeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a message When the answeringRecording a conversation Voice memoScreening a call From the baseFrom the handset Remote access away from home Remote OperationLine Remote Function AnsweringMachine operation appears on Remote access with the handsetCurrent message Remote Key FunctionSymptom Suggestion TroubleshootingUnavailable appears Care Service and Repair Page Memo Memo RadioShack Corporation

5.8 GHz Multi-Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone with Digital Answerer specifications

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