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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

 

Symptom

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the

 

 

 

 

 

base or the charger (if you have more than one

 

 

 

The CHARGE LED won’t

handset) and wall outlet.

 

 

 

illuminate when the handset

• Make sure the handset is properly seated in the

 

 

 

is placed in the cradle.

cradle.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset

 

 

 

 

are clean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Move the handset and/or base to a different

 

 

 

 

The audio sounds weak.

location away from metal objects or appliances

 

 

 

and try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

 

 

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord

 

 

 

 

 

are plugged in.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the

 

 

 

 

base and wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes,

 

 

 

 

and then reconnect it.

 

 

 

 

• De-register the handset (see “De-register the

 

 

 

Can’t make or receive calls.

Handset (Handset Only)” on page 29) and

 

 

 

 

register the handset (see “Register the Handset

 

 

 

 

to the Base” on page 51).

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the

 

 

 

 

base.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the line is not in use.

 

 

 

 

• If an outside call is already established, you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cannot make another outside call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Charge the batteries in the handset for 15-20

 

 

 

 

 

hours by placing the handset on the base or

 

 

 

 

charging cradle.

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

• Make sure that the handset is not too far from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the base.

 

 

 

The handset doesn’t ring or

• Place the base unit away from appliances or

 

 

 

receive a page.

metal objects.

 

 

 

• De-register the handset (see “De-register the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handset (Handset Only)” on page 29) and

 

 

 

 

register the handset (see “Register the Handset

 

 

 

 

to the Base” on page 51).

 

 

 

 

• Make sure you are using the correct dialing

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Using a Headset Installing a BeltclipTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclipHandset Display and IconsAnimation Displays Handset only 570# Soft KEY FunctionMain Menu Options Default SettingsDirectLink Mode Handset Only Setting Menu OptionsUsing DirectLink Mode Using the InterfaceHandset Setup/Base Setup Using Room MonitorRoom Monitor Selecting a Ringer Tone Handset OnlyDistinctive Ringer Setup Handset Only Setting the Anykey Answer Handset Only Setting the Auto Talk Handset OnlyAdjusting the LCD Contrast Setting the True Banner Handset OnlySelecting a Language Choose English, FrançaisSetting 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 Setting the Message Alert On or Off Setting the Record TimeTurning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Minutes, or Announce OnlySetting the Call Screen Setting the Language of your Answering SystemGlobal Setup Turning the message alert tone off from a remote locationSetting 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 Handset Using Your PhoneFrom the Handset Speakerphone From the BaseSwitching 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 With the base With the handsetDo not Disturb DND Mute MicrophoneTone Dialing Switch Over Privacy ModeTravelling OUT-OF-RANGE When speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetTHREE-WAY Conferencing Flash and Call WaitingPhonebook 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 Store/Edit Name appears Copying Phonebook LocationsEditing the Stored Data Deleting the Stored DataPhonebook Chain Dialing Testing Stored Emergency NumbersCaller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call Waiting Caller IDViewing the Caller ID List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Using the Caller ID Message ListDeleting all Caller ID names/ numbers Calling a party from Caller ID listFrom 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 ModeIntercom INTERCOM/CALL Transfer FeatureFOUR-WAY Conferencing From handset to handset or to the baseFrom the base to a handset Call Transfer FeatureCancel soft key on the base Expanding Your Phone Integrated Answering Device FeaturesSetting UP Your Answering System Setting your outgoing message GreetingPre-recorded message Turning the Answering System ON/OFFAnnounce 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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