RadioShack SYSTEM 2000 - Manuals

6 FCC INFORMATION We have designed your module to conform to federal regulations, andyou can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each module (andeach device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you con-nect to the telephone line draws power from the line. We refer to thispower dr...

7 In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the phone line,the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service. If this hap-pens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance no-tice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possibleand advi...

8 Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues. If your module is not performing as it should, check its connection toyour phones and the phone lines. If you are unable to locate the prob-lem, take your module to your local RadioShack store for assistance. 43-972.fm Page 8 Monday, Au...

9 CONTENTS Preparation......................................................................................... 11 Connecting the Supplied AC Adapter........................................... 11Installing/Replacing the Battery ................................................... 12Setting the Displa...

11 PREPARATION CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTER The supplied AC adapter provides power for the module. Please notethat although the module displays a time and date when you connectpower, the displayed time and date are incorrect until the phone compa-ny sends the correct time and date during the f...

12 Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter. 1. Plug the AC adapter’s barrel plug into the module’s 9VDC jack. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY The module uses a 9-volt battery to protect its memory if the power fails.We recommend you use an alka...

14 2. Use a coin or other flat object to turn the screw on the bottom of the module to OPEN , then slide off the battery compartment cover. 3. Remove and discard the old battery. Important: Do not press any buttons after you remove the battery.Doing so can delete all caller information from the modu...

15 Caution: Always remove an old or weak battery. Batteries can leakchemicals that can damage electronic circuits. 4. Before the display dims, slide the fresh battery into the compart- ment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Caution: Do not force the battery into the compa...

16 SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE When you connect power to the modulethe first time, the module begins itsstart-up sequence. The message re-ceived indicator on the front of the mod-ule lights, and a test screen and thetotal memory capacity appear on thedisplay. Then the module displays: To select Spa...

17 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility. 1. Press and hold down DELETE . 2. W hile holding down DELETE , wi thin 6 seconds, repeatedly press REVIEW to decrease the contrast or REVIEW to increase it. Caution: While reviewing call r...

18 CONNECTING TO THE PHONES/PHONE LINES The module connects to your phone(s) and the phone line(s) using fourmodular phone line connectors. You can connect your module between atwo-line phone (or one or two one-line phones) and a two-line modularphone line jack (or two one-line jacks). To use all of...

21 Connecting to Two One-Line Phones and Two One-Line Jacks CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE You can connect an answering machine to your module, phone, andphone line. After you connect the answering machine, set it to answercalls after at least two rings. 9VDC 43-972.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16,...

23 MOUNTING THE MODULE You can place the module directly on a desk, shelf, or table. Or, you canmount the module on a wall. To mount the module on the wall, you needtwo screws (not supplied) with heads larger than the holes on the backof the supplied mounting bracket. Follow these steps to mount the...

25 OPERATION RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS When you receive a call, the Caller ID information sent by the phonecompany, including the caller’s telephone number (and name, if avail-able) and the call’s date and time, automatically appears on the displaybetween the first and second rings. The module als...

26 The module displays the current date and time (as sent by the tele-phone company with call information). REVIEWING CALLS • To select the line you want to review, press LINE SELECT until LINE 1 or LINE 2 appears on the display. Each time you press LINE SELECT , the module displays LINE 1 , LINE 2 ...

28 DISPLAYED CALL INFORMATION The module might display any of the following information. Indicator Information UNAVAILABLE Appears instead of the phone number if the caller is calling from outside a Caller ID ser-vice area. ANONYMOUS CALL Appears instead of the phone number (for about 30 seconds) if...

29 Indicator Information LINE ERROR Appears if there is an error in the Caller ID transmission. Note: Minor electrical disturbances can af-fect the caller ID information. Occasional er-rors are normal. If the module frequently displays LINE ERROR , contact your phone service provider or local RadioS...

30 Indicator Information NEW L1= (number of new calls) L2= (num- ber of new calls) Appears if the module received one or more calls on a line since the last time you re-viewed call records. The message received indicator flashes rapidly. Press either REVIEW button to turn off the indicator. Note: If...

31 DELETING CALLS When the module’s memory is full, it automatically deletes the oldestcall information when a new call arrives. You can also manually deleteone or more calls on a line, and delete all calls on one or both lines. Deleting a Single Call 1. To select the line for the call you want to d...

32 Deleting All Calls Follow these steps to delete all calls on one line. 1. Repeatedly press LINE SELECT until LINE 1 or LINE 2 appears on the display. 2. Press REVIEW or REVIEW to select any stored call. 3. Quickly press and release DELETE , then hold down DELETE . After about 5 seconds, the modul...

33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Caller ID System 2000 is an example of superior de-sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care forthe module so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi-ately. Liquids can contain minerals tha...

34 Modifying or tampering with your module’s internal components cancause a malfunction and might invalidate the module’s warranty. If yourmodule is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShackstore for assistance. If the trouble is harming the telephone lines, thetelephone company m...

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