RadioShack CID 2903 - Manuals

5 Important Information FCC INFORMATION We have designed your CID to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each CID (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line. We refe...

6 Important Information • most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your CID causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, ...

7 Important Information operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: • Reorient or relocate the TV or radio's receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV. • Use outlets on different electrical ci...

8 Features ˆ Features Your RadioShack CID 2903 Caller ID (CID) is the latest in telephone technology. The CID displays the caller's telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the current date and time, as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers. (The dat...

10 Preparation ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES/SETUP Your CID requires four AAA batteries (not supplied) to protect its memory when AC power fails or is disconnected. For the longest life and best performance, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the...

13 Preparation 7. Close the cover and secure it with the screw. When %$7 1# /2: %$7 1# /2: %$7 1# /2: %$7 1# /2: flashes or the display dims, replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them. Caution: Always remove old or weak batteries. Batte...

14 Preparation • Always connect the AC adapter to the CID before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the CID. To power the CID, plug the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the DC9V 200mA jack on the back of the CID. Then...

15 Preparation Connecting to an Answering Machine 1. Disconnect the phone line cord from the answering machine's jack. Then plug it into the CID's LINE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the CID's PHONE jack. 3. Plug the cord's other end into the answering machine's jack. 4. Set yo...

16 Preparation MOUNTING THE CID You can place the CID directly on a flat surface with the supplied stand. Or, you can mount it on a wall. Follow these steps to mount the CID on a wall. 1. Turn the CID over, then press in the upper tabs and remove the stand. 2. Select a location near the phone line j...

17 Operation 5. Align the two screws with the keyholes on the bottom of the CID. Slide the CID down onto the screws to secure it. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Your CID has four display contrast settings. To lighten or darken the display, repeatedly press CONTRAST on the back of the CID. &2175$...

18 Operation The display also shows if caller information is not available or if the number is blocked by the sender (see “Displayed Call Information” on Page 20). Your CID saves up to 80 call records, then replaces the oldest call record with each new one. The indicator displays during an incoming ...

19 Operation flash, indicating that a new call is being received. If the indicator displays while the phone is ringing and you see 35,9$7( 35,9$7( 35,9$7( 35,9$7( &$//(5 &$//(5 &$//(5 &$//(5 , the caller is blocking their name and telephone number from being sent. If you receive more...

20 Operation Notes: • If no call information is stored, 12 12 12 12 &$//6 &$//6 &$//6 &$//6 appears when you press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 . • If you do not press a button within 20 seconds, the CID automatically returns to the time and date display. • After you review all calls, (...

22 Operation 12 # &$//6 12 # &$//6 12 # &$//6 12 # &$//6 Appears when there are no records in the CID’s memory. 06* # :$,7,1* 06* # :$,7,1* 06* # :$,7,1* 06* # :$,7,1* Appears when a mes-sage is waiting (if you subscribe to your phone company’s message waiting ser-vice). 6(7 # $5($ #...

23 Operation DELETING CID RECORDS Deleting Individual CID Records Note: This procedure does not delete VIP and message waiting call records. See “VIP Call List” on Page 26. Follow these steps to delete individual CID records. 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H\ 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H\ 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H\ 86H # 5(YLHZ # .H...

24 Operation 1. Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 until you see the call record you want to delete. 2. Press DELETE twice. The CID deletes that record and automatically renumbers the remaining call records. After 20 seconds, the time and date appear. Deleting All CID Records To delete all C...

25 Operation If the phone number's area code matches the area code you stored, the CID provides you four dialing patterns. • 8-digit number (1 plus the phone number) • 10-digit number (area code plus the phone number) • 11-digit number (1 plus the area code plus the phone number) • 7-digit number If...

26 Operation 2. Press CALLBACK . ',$/,1* ',$/,1* ',$/,1* ',$/,1* 0(18 0(18 0(18 0(18 and 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< 86( # 5(9,(: # .(< alternately flash on the display. 3. Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 to select the desired dialing patterns. 4. ...

27 Operation sounds 2 quick beeps each time the phone rings until you answer the call. Also, the CID protects VIP call records so you cannot delete them by mistake. Note: To delete a VIP call record, you must first unmark it using the steps in “Unmarking a VIP Call Record” on Page 28 then delete it ...

28 Operation another VIP call record, you must first delete an existing one. To review VIP call records, repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 . The call records appear in the order you entered them. Unmarking a VIP Call Record Repeatedly press REVIEW 8 8 8 8 or 9 9 9 9 until you see the VIP ca...

29 Troubleshooting ˆ Troubleshooting If your CID stops operating properly, these suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion Display is blank. Make sure the batteries are correctly installed and the AC adapter is plugged in. Adjust the contrast (see “Adjusting the Display Contrast” on Page 17). You h...

30 Troubleshooting CARE Keep the CID dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the CID only in normal temperature environments. Handle the CID carefully; do not drop it. Keep the CID away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifyi...