RadioShack SYSTEM 440 - 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 CONTENTS Preparation ......................................................................................... 9 Connecting the AC Adapter .......................................................... 9Installing the Battery ................................................................... 10Adjust...

9 PREPARATION CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER The module does not receive Caller ID/Call Waiting information unlessyou connect the supplied AC adapter. Caution: The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specificallyfor your module. Use only the supplied adapter. 1. Plug the adapter tip into the 9VDC ja...

10 INSTALLING THE BATTERY You need one 9-volt battery (not supplied) to protect the module’s mem-ory if power fails. We recommend an alkaline battery, such as Ra-dioShack Cat. No. 23-553. Note: You must also connect the supplied AC adapter to use the mod-ule. Follow these steps to install the batter...

11 4. Replace the battery cover and turn the lock on the bottom of the module to LOCK to secure it. Then reconnect the phone lines, if necessary. When appears in the upper left corner of the display, replace the battery. Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the phone linecord be...

12 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Note: Do not press and hold DELETE without also pressing one of the REVIEW keys. You could accidentally erase the call memory if you press only DELETE . To lighten the display, press and hold DELETE while repeatedly pressing REVIEW . To darken the display, press and...

13 CONNECTING TO A PHONE 1. Disconnect the tele- phone line cord fromthe phone. 2. Plug the line cord into the module’s WALL jack. 3. Plug one end of the supplied line cord intothe module’s PHONE jack. 4. Plug the other end into the phone’s jack. Note: If this is not your only Caller ID product, see...

14 CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE 1. Disconnect the line cord that connectsyour answeringmachine to yourphone from theanswering machine’sjack. Then plug thecord into the module’s PHONE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the module’s WALL jack. 3. Plug the cord’s other end into ...

15 If this module is not your only Caller ID product, see “Adding AdditionalModules” on Page 16. CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS/SELECTING THE LANGUAGE When your module is correctly connected to your phone or answeringmachine, you see CONNECTIONS OK . This display tells you that all your line cord connecti...

16 After seeing the CONNECTIONS OK message, the language selection screen appears: This display asks you to choose betweenEnglish and Spanish. • Press REVIEW to select English • Press DELETE to select Spanish Note: If you selected the wrong language, or want to change it later, youmust unplug the ph...

17 All System 440 modules are set up as the MAIN module. If you install additional modules, you must program each additional module as an ex-tension ( EXT ) module, or incoming calls might be disconnected. Follow these steps to program an additional module as an extension ( EXT ) module: 1. Hold dow...

19 OPERATION RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS Your System 440 allows you to see information about an incoming callwhether or not you are on the phone. As you receive each call, your module saves a call record so you can re-view it later. Your module saves up to 99 call records before it begins toreplace ...

20 REVIEWING CALLS As your module receives calls, it saves the call records so you can re-view and delete them at your convenience. 1. Press REVIEW to see the most recent call records. 2. Press REVIEW to see earlier call records. REVIEW DELETE 43-974.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 4:27 PM

21 DISPLAYED CALL INFORMATION You see: It means: ANONYMOUS CALL The caller has blocked the Caller ID information from being sent. -END OF LIST- You have reached the end of your call records. Press either of the REVIEW keys to see other records. LINE ERROR or -- -- -- -- Call information was distorte...

22 You see: It means: LONG DISTANCE The incoming call is long distance. If the call is ANONYMOUS or UNAVAIL- ABLE , the display alternates between LONG DISTANCE and the appropriate message. # NEW CALLS The number of new calls received since you last checked the module. -NO CALLS- There are no call r...

23 DISPLAY LIGHT If the light on your module flashes slowly andthe display shows the number of the new callsreceived, you have received new calls sincethe last time you checked the module. Press ei-ther REVIEW key to review the new call(s). This turns off the light. If the light on your module flash...

24 DELETING CALLS Deleting a Single Call 1. Press either REVIEW key until the call record you want to erase appears on the display. 2. Press DELETE twice. Deleting All Calls 1. Repeatedly press either REVIEW key until -END OF LIST- appears on the display. 2. While -END OF LIST- appears on the displa...

25 TROUBLESHOOTING Having a problem? Here are some of the most common problems andhow to resolve them. Problem Solution Blank screen Battery installation — Replace or rein-stall the battery, as described in “Installingthe Battery” on Page 10. AC power — Plug in the adapter. If theadapter is plugged ...

26 Problem Solution You are not hearing the Call-Waiting signal or do not see Caller ID information at any time. Verify that all Caller ID/Call Waiting ser-vices are activated with your local phone company. You do hear the Call Waiting signal, but do not receive Caller ID data while on the phone. Ve...

27 Problem Solution Module displays SWAP JACKS Verify that the line cords are in the correct jacks. Module displays HANG UP PHONE & CHECK ALL CORDS • Verify that all telephones are on- hook. • Check that all telephone line cords are secure. Module displays POWER FAILURE • Verify that the AC adap...

28 Problem Solution Module displays NO DATA SENT • The line cords going into the module are swapped. • Your answering machine might be blocking Caller ID information: — Set the machine to answer after2 rings. — Use the alternative answeringmachine set-up. See “Connect-ing to an Answering Machine” on...

29 If your module is not performing as it should and none of these solutionscorrect the problem, check its connection to your phones and the phonelines. If you are unable to locate the problem, take your module to yourlocal RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Solution Module displays NO DATA SE...

30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack System 440 99-Number Memory Call Waiting Caller IDmodule is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The follow-ing suggestions will help you care for the module so you can enjoy it foryears. • Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediate...

31 Modifying or tampering with your module’s internal components cancause a malfunction and might invalidate the module’s warranty andvoid your FCC authorization to operate it. If your module is not operatingas it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If thetrouble is harmin...