RadioShack 240 - Manuals

5 FCC INFORMATION We have designed your System 240 to conform to federal regulations, and youcan connect it to most telephone lines. However, each system (and each de-vice, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele-phone line draws power from the line. We refer to this p...

6 Note: You must not connect the module to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line,the telephone company can disconnect your service. The telephone companyattempts to notify you...

7 This module complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified inPart 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your module might cause TVor radio interference even when it is operating properly. T...

8 CONTENTS Installing Batteries ......................................................................................... 9Connecting to the Phone Line .................................................................... 11 Connecting to a Single Line ...................................................

9 INSTALLING BATTERIES The System 240 is powered by three AAA batteries. For the longest operation,we recommend you use alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555). Followthese steps to install the batteries. Note: If you are replacing the batteries, unplug the module from the phone line. 1. Pre...

11 CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE CONNECTING TO A SINGLE LINE The Caller ID module connects to the phone line using a modular telephone-lineconnector. If your phone line does not have this type of jack, you can update thewiring yourself using necessary adapters available at your local RadioShackstore....

12 Follow these steps to connect the module to the phone line. 1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into the module’s PHONE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s WALL jack. 3. Plug the other end of the supplied modular cord into the ph...

14 2. Plug the phone’s cord into the L1 + L2 jack on the adapter. 3. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s WALL jack. 4. Plug the other end of the modular cord into either the L1 or L2 jack on the adapter, depending on which line’s calls you want to monitor. Note: You can also ...

15 CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE 1. Unplug the answering machine’s cord from the phone line jack, then plug thecord into the module’s PHONE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the WALL jack on the mod- ule. Then plug the other end of thecord into the phone line jack. 3. Set th...

16 MOUNTING THE MODULE You can place the module on a desktop or table, or mount it on a wall. To mountthe System 240 on a wall, you need two wood screws (not supplied). 1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the screw locations, then drill twoholes into the wall. 2. Secure the bracket to the wall ...

17 3. Disconnect the phone lines from the System 240 and thread them throughthe lower opening on the bracket. 4. Reconnect the phone lines to the Sys- tem 240, then slide the module ontothe bracket, and push the moduledown to secure it. wallmnt1.eps REVIEW DELETE 43-962A.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16...

18 SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE The System 240 is preset to display mes-sages in English. To select a language atany time, hold down both review buttonsuntil SELECT LANGUAGE appears, then release the buttons. ESP FRA ENG ap- pears. To select Spanish, press DELETE . To select French, press REVIEW . T...

19 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility. 1. Press either REVIEW button so – NO CALLS – (or a call record) appears. Then hold down DELETE . 2. Within 6 seconds, repeatedly press REVIEW to decrease the contrast or REVIEW to increase...

20 CALLER ID INFORMATION The module automatically displays all received Caller ID information for everyincoming call between the first and second ring. As it receives calls, it stores theinformation in the module’s memory for later recall. When the module’s memorybecomes full, any new record replace...

21 Note: The display shows up to 10 digits of the phone number. If the incomingphone number is longer than 10 digits, the display shows only the last 10 digits. Description Display (English, French, Spanish) Appears the first time you review a ca ll’s infor-mation. XX is the number of new calls that...

22 Appears if the caller has elected to block Caller ID information. Message appears for about 30 seconds and the call indicator flashes. ANONYMOUS CALLCONFIDENTIELLLAMADA ANONIMA Appears if the Caller ID information was gar-bled . Minor electrical disturbances can affect the Caller ID information. ...

23 Appears if there are no call records in the sys-tem’s memory when you press a REVIEW key. -NO CALLS--AUCUN APPEL- NO HAY LLAMADAS Appears when call information is not sent by the telephone company. This happens if you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or if you answer the call before the s...

24 DELETING CALL RECORDS To delete the displayed call record, quickly press DELETE twice. To delete all call records, hold down DELETE for about 6 seconds. The module displays – NO CALLS – . 43-962A.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM

25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack System 240 60-Number Memory Caller ID is an example ofsuperior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you carefor the module so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-uids can contai...

27 LIGHTNING This system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage fromsurges in phone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or ex-ceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone or powerlines can damage the system. Lightning damage is not common...

28 NOTES 43-962A.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM

31 Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanshipunder normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned storesand authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, ...

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