Page 2 - The Modem Mate includes these features:; FEATURES
2 Your RadioShack Modem Mate lets you use a fax ma-chine or computer modem with almost any cordedphone. It is a must for users of laptop computers, elec-tronic notebooks, and data or fax modems. It connects your modem or fax machine to the phone lineusing the handset cord, so you can use your comput...
Page 3 - VOICE; to make normal
3 Notes: • You need two 9-volt batteries (not supplied) to power your Modem Mate. • After installation, you must set the modem mate’s VOICE/MODEM switch to VOICE to make normal phone calls. This Modem Mate has been tested and found to complywith all applicable UL and FCC standards. We recommend you ...
Page 4 - INSTALLING BATTERIES; Follow these steps to install the batteries.
4 INSTALLING BATTERIES Your Modem Mate requires two 9-volt batteries for pow-er. For the best performance, we recommend you use al-kaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553. Follow these steps to install the batteries. 1. Press the tab and lift the battery compartment cover to remove it. 2...
Page 6 - DATA/FAX MODEM OPERATION; MODEM
6 DATA/FAX MODEM OPERATION Follow these steps to use the Modem Mate to connectyour modem or fax machine to the phone line. 1. Plug the device’s modular telephone cord into the Modem Mate’s MODEM jack. 2. Unplug the telephone’s handset cord from the tele- phone base. Then plug the handset cord into t...
Page 8 - Level; to the next higher position.
8 • If the battery power is becoming weak, you might need to set Level to the next higher position. 8. When you finish the data transmission, hang up the handset, and set VOICE/MODEM back to VOICE . 43-1242.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:16 AM
Page 9 - • If the tape recorder does not have a
9 RECORDING AND PLAYING CALLS You can connect a tape recorder to your Modem Mate torecord and play back telephone conversations. Notes: • If the tape recorder does not have a 1 / 8 -inch micro- phone jack, you need an adapter. RadioShack storessell adapters for several different size plugs. • Batter...
Page 10 - RECORDING CALLS; HANDSET
10 RECORDING CALLS Follow theses steps to connect the Modem Mate to thetape recorder and the telephone. 1. Unplug the telephone’s handset cord from the phone’s base. Then plug the handset cord into theModem Mate’s HANDSET jack. 2. Plug the Modem Mate’s coiled cord into the tele- phone’s handset jack...
Page 11 - PLAYING CALLS
11 PLAYING CALLS Follow these steps to play a recording through your tele-phone’s handset. 1. Unplug the telephone’s handset cord from the phone’s base. Then plug the handset cord into theModem Mate’s HANDSET jack. 2. Plug the Modem Mate’s coiled cord into the tele- phone’s handset jack. 3. Plug one...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE
12 MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Modem Mate is an example of superiordesign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions willhelp you care for the Modem Mate so you can enjoy it foryears. Keep the Modem Mate dry. If it gets wet, wipeit off immediately. Liquids might contain min-erals that can corrode ...
Page 14 - THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
14 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your Modem Mate causes prob-lems on the phone line, the phone company can discon-tinue your service. The phone company attempts to notifyyou in advance. If advance notice is not practical, thephone company notifies you of your right to file a c...
Page 15 - LIGHTNING
15 LIGHTNING Your Modem Mate has built-in protection circuits to re-duce the risk of damage from surges in phone and powerline current. These protection circuits meet or exceedFCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phoneline or power lines can damage your Modem Mate. Lightning damage is n...
Page 16 - Printed in Hong Kong; RadioShack Limited Warranty
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 8A6 Printed in Hong Kong RadioShack Limited Warranty This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects inmaterial and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchasefrom RadioShack company owned stores and auth...