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

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Ô NOTE Ô

For Global Setup, Answ. Setup, and Deregister HS menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base.

Main Menu Options

MAIN MENU

OPTIONS

Your phone has seven main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS. Ô

DEFAULT SETTINGS

The default settings set from the factory match the features that most people use. You may not need to change them. However, there are a number of options you must set and entries you must make in memory to take full advantage of all the phone features. The table below lists the default settings.

Function

Handset

 

Base

 

 

 

Ringer Tone

Flicker

 

Distinctive Ring

On

 

-

Auto Talk

Off

 

-

Anykey Answer

Off

 

-

Banner

“ “

 

-

Language (LCD)

English

 

Contrast

level 5

 

Key touch tone

On

 

-

Animation Screen

On

 

-

Day & Time

SUN 12:00 AM

CW / CWDX

CW on/CWDX off

 

 

 

 

Area code

None

 

Dial Mode

Tone

 

Security code

80

 

Ring Time

Toll Saver

Record Time

1 minute

 

Message alert

Off

 

 

 

 

 

Call Screen

On

 

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Contents 43-3887 Contents Introduction FCC Statement InformationImpaired, remove a device from the line Surge Protection Important Safety Instructions Read this Before Installation Important Caller ID InformationInstallation Selecting a LocationInstalling the Charging Cradle On a Desk TopCONNECTING/CHARGING the Battery Pack On a Wall Plate or WallRecharging the Battery Pack Installing a Beltclip Using a HeadsetTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclipDisplay and Icons Handset Animation Displays Handset onlySoft KEY Function 570#Default Settings Main Menu OptionsSetting Menu Options DirectLink Mode Handset OnlyUsing DirectLink Mode Using the InterfaceUsing Room Monitor Handset Setup/Base SetupRoom Monitor Selecting a Ringer Tone Handset OnlyDistinctive Ringer Setup Handset Only Setting the Auto Talk Handset Only Setting the Anykey Answer Handset OnlySetting the True Banner Handset Only Adjusting the LCD ContrastSelecting a Language Choose English, FrançaisSetting the Key Touch Tone Handset Only Setting the Animation Screen Handset OnlyRecord a Personal Outgoing Message Base Only Answering System SetupSelecting Your Greeting Base only Setting the Ring Time Setting a PIN CodeTimes, 4 Times, or 6 Times Setting the Record Time Setting the Message Alert On or OffTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Minutes, or Announce OnlySetting the Language of your Answering System Setting the Call ScreenGlobal Setup Turning the message alert tone off from a remote locationSetting Day and Time Setting Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingSetting the Area Code Setting the Dial ModeDe-register the Handset Handset Only Deregister HS? appearsUsing Your Phone From the HandsetFrom the Handset Speakerphone From the BaseReceiving a Call Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallHanging UP Placing a Call on Hold Call WaitingRedialing a Call Deleting a Redial Record Handset Only Storing a Redial Record from the Handset OnlyAdjusting the earpiece and speaker volume level Setting the ringer volumeAdjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume With the handset With the baseDo not Disturb DND Mute MicrophonePrivacy Mode Tone Dialing Switch OverTravelling OUT-OF-RANGE When speaking on the handset When speaking on the baseTHREE-WAY Conferencing Flash and Call WaitingStoring Phone Numbers NAMES, Distinctive Rings Speed Dial PhonebookMemory Full appears Distinctive Ring appears. Press Steps for Entering Names and Special CharactersNo Selectn option Viewing the Phonebook If you make a mistake while entering a nameFrom Standby Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookSpeed Dialing From Talk ModeEditing or Erasing a Data Copying Phonebook Locations Store/Edit Name appearsEditing the Stored Data Deleting the Stored DataPhonebook Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Chain DialingCaller ID Caller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingViewing the Caller ID List Using the Caller ID Message List Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/ numbers Calling a party from Caller ID listLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation From Talk modeStoring Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Call Waiting Deluxe Features Select CW On/CWDXTen Multi-Handset Expandability Expanding Your PhoneRegister the Handset to the Base Using the Directlink Mode DirectLink callINTERCOM/CALL Transfer Feature IntercomFOUR-WAY Conferencing From handset to handset or to the baseCall Transfer Feature From the base to a handsetCancel soft key on the base Expanding Your Phone Features Integrated Answering DeviceSetting your outgoing message Greeting Setting UP Your Answering SystemPre-recorded message Turning the Answering System ON/OFFUsing the Answering Setup Menu Announce only featureNEW Message LED Playing your messages Using Your Answering SystemRepeating a message Skipping a message When the answering Deleting a messageVoice memo Recording a conversationFrom the base Screening a callFrom the handset Remote Operation Remote access away from homeLine Remote Function Remote access with the handset AnsweringMachine operation appears onRemote Key Function Current messageTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionUnavailable 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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