RadioShack 310 - Manuals

5 FCC INFORMATION Your module has been designed to conform to federal regula-tions, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However,each module (and each device, such as a telephone or answer-ing machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws pow-er from the line. We refer to this pow...

6 Note: You must not connect your module to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on thetelephone line, the telephone company normally attempts to no-tify you in advance. If advance notice is not p...

9 CONTENTS Preparation .......................................................................... 10 Installing Batteries ......................................................... 10Resetting the Display...................................................... 12Placing on a Desk, Shelf, or Table ........

10 PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES The module requires four AAA batteries for power. For the long-est operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (suchas RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555). Follow these steps to install the batteries. 1. If the phone line is already connected, unplug it from the mo...

11 3. Before the display dims, place fresh batteries in the com- partment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)marked inside the compartment. Caution: Do not force the batteries into the compartment. 4. Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it with the screw. The module automatic...

12 Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leakchemicals that can damage electronic circuits. Note: When you remove the batteries, even for a short time, themodule’s time is lost. However, the caller ID information re-mains in the module’s memory. RESETTING THE DISPLAY Before you use ...

13 PLACING THE MODULE ONA DESK, SHELF, OR TABLE You can place the module directly on a desk, shelf, or table. (add il- 43-964.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM

14 MOUNTING ON A WALL To mount the module directly on a wall, you need two screws(not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on theback of the supplied mounting bracket. 1. Snap the mounting bracket onto the module. (add illus showingsnapping the mod-ule onto the mod- 43-964.fm Page 14...

16 4. Align the keyhole slots on the back of the mounting bracket with the mounting screws and slide the module downwardto secure it. (add il- 43-964.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM

17 CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE The module connects to a modular phone line jack and yourtelephone. If your telephone wiring does not have a modularphone line jack, you can update the wiring yourself using thenecessary jacks and adapters, available at your local Ra-dioShack store. Or, you can have t...

18 1. Unplug the telephone line cord from your telephone and plug it into the module’s TEL. LINE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the module’s PHONE jack. 3. Plug the other end of the line cord into the telephone. (il- 43-964.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:49 PM

19 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST 1. If the display is showing any call information, continuously presseither REVIEW s or REVIEW t until appears on the dis- play. 2. Press and hold either REVIE W s or REVIEW t until appears on the display. 3. Quickly press and release REVIEW s or REVIEW t to increas...

21 OPERATION RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS When you receive a call , the module automatically displays and all cal ler ID information sent by the phone com- pany, includi ng the caller’s telephone number and the call’stime and date. In some areas, the call er’s name is also sent.As it receives calls, ...

22 REVIEWING CALLS While receiving a call, the mod-ule displays the caller’s infor-mation and flashes. If you choose not to answer the call,after the caller hangs up, thedisplay shows the caller’s infor-mation for an additional 30 sec-onds. Then the display returnsto the time display, and and the me...

23 The display shows the total num-ber of calls saved and the num-ber of new calls received sinceyour last review. Repeatedly press REVIEW t to see information about the mostrecent calls or REVIEW s to see information about previous calls.The module shows the call infor-mation. Notes: • If there are...

24 In addition, the module might also display: Indicator Information x Appears the first time you review callinformation from someone who hascalled more than one time from the samenumber and shows how many times thecaller tried to call you. CALL-Fd Appears instead of the phone number ifthe call was ...

25 CALL Fd BUSY Appears instead of the phone number ifthe call was forwarded to you by a tele-phone set to forward busy calls and thenumber the caller dialed was busy. Thephone number of the original callerappears alternately on the display. Appears the first time you review a call’sinformation #XX ...

27 PRIVATE NAME Appears if the caller chose not to sendthe name. • If only the name is blocked, the sys- tem displays the caller’s number. • If both the name and number are blocked, the system alternately dis-plays PRIVATE NAME and PRI- VATE NUMBER . ? Appears within the Caller ID informationif one ...

28 –LINE ERROR– Appears if the Caller ID information was garbled. It is normal for this to occasion-ally happen. If this happens often, con-tact your local phone service provider and ask them to correct the problem. – MESSAGE – If you subscribe to the phone company’svoice mail service and you have n...

29 DELETING CALL INFORMATION When the module’s memory is full, it automatically deletes theoldest call information when a new call arrives. To manually delete a call frommemory, repeatedly press RE- VIEW s or t until the call you want to delete appears on the display.Then quickly press DELETE twice....

30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Caller ID System 310 is an example of supe-rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions willhelp you care for the system so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Handle the system gently and c...

31 Modifying or tampering with your system’s internal componentscan cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system’s war-ranty. If your system is not operating as it should, take it to yourlocal RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is harmingthe telephone lines, the telephone company...