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

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Symptom

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that another handset(s) or the base

 

 

 

 

Unavailable appears in

is not in use, and try the phone again.

 

 

 

 

the display.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the

 

 

 

 

 

base.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens,

 

 

 

 

 

computers, remote control toys, wireless

 

 

 

 

 

microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room

 

 

 

 

Severe noise interference.

monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical

 

 

 

 

 

appliances.

 

 

 

 

 

• Move to another location or turn off the source

 

 

 

 

 

of interference.

 

 

 

 

 

• The handset was picked up before the second

 

 

 

 

 

ring.

 

 

 

 

The Caller ID does not

• The call was placed through a switchboard.

 

 

 

 

display.

• Call your local telephone company to verify your

 

 

 

 

 

Caller ID service is current. There may be a

 

 

 

 

 

problem with your Caller ID service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours.

 

 

 

 

You cannot register the

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

 

 

 

 

Handset (Handset Only)” on page 29) and

 

 

 

 

handset at the base.

 

 

 

 

register the handset (see “Register the Handset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the Base” on page 51).

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

The handset doesn’t

Handset (Handset Only)” on page 29) and

 

 

 

 

communicate with

register the handset (see “Register the Handset

 

 

 

 

another handsets.

to the Base” on page 51).

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that you have registered all handsets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure there are not two handsets already

 

 

 

 

The handset or the base

using the three-way conference feature.

 

 

 

 

can’t join the conversation

• Make sure that another handset or base is not in

 

 

 

 

 

privacy mode.

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure both handsets (or the handset and

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

Room Monitor feature does

the base) are set to Room Monitor mode and

 

 

 

that both are turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not work.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure to place the handset(s) within the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

range of the base.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 To attach the beltclip Installing a BeltclipUsing a Headset To remove the beltclipDisplay and Icons Handset Animation Displays Handset onlySoft KEY Function 570#Default Settings Main Menu OptionsUsing DirectLink Mode Setting Menu OptionsDirectLink Mode Handset Only Using the InterfaceRoom Monitor Using Room MonitorHandset Setup/Base Setup Selecting a Ringer Tone Handset OnlyDistinctive Ringer Setup Handset Only Setting the Auto Talk Handset Only Setting the Anykey Answer Handset OnlySelecting a Language Setting the True Banner Handset OnlyAdjusting the LCD Contrast 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 Turning the message alert tone off by pressing any key Setting the Record TimeSetting the Message Alert On or Off Minutes, or Announce OnlyGlobal Setup Setting the Language of your Answering SystemSetting the Call Screen 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? appearsFrom the Handset Speakerphone Using Your PhoneFrom the Handset 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 Do not Disturb DND With the handsetWith the base Mute MicrophonePrivacy Mode Tone Dialing Switch OverTravelling OUT-OF-RANGE THREE-WAY Conferencing When speaking on the handsetWhen speaking on the base 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 Editing the Stored Data Copying Phonebook LocationsStore/Edit Name appears Deleting the Stored DataPhonebook Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Chain DialingCaller ID Caller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingViewing the Caller ID List Deleting all Caller ID names/ numbers Using the Caller ID Message ListDeleting Information from the Caller ID List 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 callFOUR-WAY Conferencing INTERCOM/CALL Transfer FeatureIntercom 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 DevicePre-recorded message Setting your outgoing message GreetingSetting UP Your Answering System 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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