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Radio Shack 43-5862 owner manual

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Beyond the Basics

DirectLinkTM Communication Feature (Handset Only)

A pair of handsets (or two pairs of handsets at one time) can function as two-way radios. This feature is called DirectLink. To make a call with the DirectLink feature, you must activate this feature on both handsets. While using the DirectLink feature, the pair of handsets will not be able to make or receive normal phone calls until this feature is deactivated; however, other handsets will function normally.

1.Press the MENU soft key.

2.Select DIRECTLINK MODE menu. Then press the OK soft key. The display shows TO ENTER DIRECTLINK MODE PRESS

[ENTER].

3.Press the ENTER soft key. 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 the DirectLink soft key.

2.Move the cursor to select the handset you want to call, and then press the OK soft key. If the other handset is out of range or not set to DirectLink communication, the display shows OUT OF RANGE.

3.On the receiving handset, press /FLASH or the ANSWER soft key.

4.To end the call, press or the END soft key.

Exiting a DirectLinkTM Communication

While the handset is using DirectLink communication, the display shows DIRECTLINK MODE; this means the handset cannot make or receive normal phone calls. To exit the DirectLink feature and return to standby, press the CANCEL soft key and then press the OK soft key, or return the handset to the cradle. DIRECTLINK MODE CANCEL appears in the display.

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Contents

43-5862 Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Redialing a Number Setting Up the Answering Machine Basics FeaturesIntroduction FCC Statement Important InformationRisk of Electric Shock do not Open Basics Surge Protection Important Safety InstructionsImportant Caller ID Information Read This Before InstallationREDIAL/PAUSE key INTCM/HOLD key intercom/hold Controls & FunctionsHandset 12. */TONE key Speaker keyMENU/SELECT key Flash key and indicator speaker/flashBase BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM keySelecting a Location InstallationConnecting the Phone Base Usoc number of the jack to be installed isRJ11C or RJ11W for a wall plate jack On a Wall Plate or Wall Basics Basics Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack Basics Backup battery pack is not installed Appears in the base display as a warning thatBase unit To Remove the Belt Clip Basics Installing a Belt ClipUsing a Headset To Attach the Belt ClipUsing the Interface Reading the Handset DisplayIcon Status Description Basics Reading the Base Display Basics Standby Screen HandsetBase Basics Soft Key FunctionStandby During a callUsing the Handset Menus Using the Four-Way Function KeyBasics Using the Base Menus Basics Entering Text from Your Phone From the Base Basic SetupChanging the Dial Mode From the HandsetFor the Base Display Setting the Date and TimeBasics Selecting a Language for the Display For the Handset DisplayActivating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe For the Handset Keypad Activating the Key Touch ToneFor the Base Keypad Adjusting the LCD contrastAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece VolumeCoil Handset Only Using the T-coil feature may shorten your battery’sTen Multi-Handset Expandability Adding Optional Accessory HandsetsRegistering Accessory Handsets Beyond the BasicsBase Setting Up the PhonebookBeyond the Basics Resetting Handsets HandsetUsing the Phonebook Base Press MENU/SELECT or the Select soft keyHandset Press Base Press END/PAGE Beyond the Basics Creating Phonebook Entries Enter the name for this entry Edit NameEnter the number for this entry Edit Number Beyond the Basics Oldest Caller ID message is overwritten When the shared memory on the handset is fullFinding and Viewing a Phonebook Entry Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number Speed DialEditing Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookTo open the Caller ID list Deleting Phonebook Entries Deleting Individual Phonebook EntryIf the Caller ID message was received as a private Copying All Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another StationDeleting All Phonebook Entries Copying Individual Phonebook EntryCustomizing Your Phone Naming Phonebook Groups Base OnlyChanging the Handset Banner Melodies Selecting a Ring ToneRingers Activating Personal RingFor the Handset For the BaseActivating Any Key Answer Handset Only Activating Auto Talk Handset OnlyHandset Speaker Phone Using Your PhoneMaking a Call FromBeyond the Basics Answering a Call Hanging UpMaking a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call with Speed Dial Testing Stored Emergency NumbersTalking Caller ID Base Only Using Caller ID and Call WaitingUsing the Caller ID List Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID RecordsDeleting Individual Caller ID Record Deleting All Caller ID Records Using Call WaitingBase Press MENU/SELECT or the Options soft key Beyond the Basics Using Call Waiting DeluxeHandset Press /FLASH or Speaker Using the Redial ListRedialing a Number Making a Call from a Redial RecordIf the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first Finding a Lost HandsetDeleting a Redial Record Deleting All Redial Records Base OnlyUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on HoldConferencing Transferring a Call Answering a Transferred CallHandset Press INTCM/HOLD Base Press BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM Base Press /FLASH or BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM Using Special FeaturesDo Not Disturb All Calls Muting the Ringer One Call OnlyBeyond the Basics Muting the Microphone Privacy ModeExiting a DirectLinkTM Communication Making a DirectLink CallMaking an Intercom Beyond the Basics IntercomRoom/Baby Monitor Answering an IntercomBase Press MENU/SELECT To Protect the Station from Monitoring Request Tone Dialing Switch OverSeven-Digit Dialing Traveling Out of Range Beyond the Basics Inuse Line Setup from the BaseUsing Setup Menus Setting Up the Answering MachineFeatures Using the Answering Machine InterfaceFrom the Handset Handset OperationRecording a Personal Greeting Beyond the Basics Selecting a Language for AnnouncementsSelecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Base Only Setting the Record Time or Announce Only Beyond the Basics Setting the Number of RingsActivating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening Using the Answering Machine Turning Your Answering Machine On and OffTurning On Turning Off Reviewing MessagesMessages From the base From the handsetPlaying YourScreening Calls Beyond the Basics Recording a Conversation Starting a recordingStopping a recording Recording a Voice Memo Starting a memoStopping a memo Message Alert Operating the Answering Machine While You Are Away from Home Command Function Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingCharge the battery in the handset See Setting the Date and Time on Incoming messages may be too Care Service and Repair Appendix Handset-Base RegistrationBeyond the Basics Glossary Index Beyond the Basics Memo RadioShack Corporation