RadioShack 43-3801 - Manual

6 Installation If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five (or three in rural areas), your phone might not ring and your system might not answer. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line. ˆ Installation INSTALL...

8 Preparation 1. Plug the system’s modular phone line cord into the wall jack. 2. Plug the modular phone line cord (not supplied) from your telephone into the modular phone jack on the back of the system. CONNECTING AC POWER Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. The MESSAGE indicator lights...

9 Preparation When the MESSAGE indicator lights continuously, the system is ready to answer calls. To turn off the system, press STOP/ON/OFF . The MESSAGE indicator turns off and the system beeps. You can also turn on the system remotely (see “Setting the System to Answer Calls” on Page 12). ADJUSTI...

10 Preparation 4. Repeatedly press or hold down MINUTE/TWO WAY until you hear the correct minute. Note: When you hold down MINUTE/TWO WAY , the system moves forward in 10 minute intervals until it reaches 00. 5. Release TIME/SKIP . The system announces the day and time you set. To hear the current d...

11 Preparation 1. Hold down HOUR/ANNOUNCE . The system beeps. 2. Speak clearly into the microphone from about 10 inches in front of the system. The MESSAGE indicator flashes. 3. When you finish your message, release HOUR/ANNOUNCE . The system sounds a tone and automatically plays back your recorded ...

12 Operation 4 – The system answers after four rings. 7 – The system answers after seven rings. TS (Toll Saver) – If there are new messages, the system answers after two rings. Otherwise, the system answers after four rings. This lets you avoid unnecessary charges when calling by long distance to ch...

15 Operation SCREENING CALLS To screen your calls, let the system answer. Listen to the caller’s message through the system’s speaker. If you decide to answer the call, pick up any phone connected to the same phone line as the system. The system stops recording and resets to answer the next call. No...

17 Operation Note: If there are no messages, the system beeps. To replay the messages, press PLAY/PAUSE . To pause while listening to messages, press PLAY/PAUSE . The playback resumes when you press PLAY/PAUSE again. The system returns to the answer-ready mode after 7 seconds if you do not press PLA...

18 Remote Operation Note: If you press DELETE before playback of all messages, the system sounds tones to alert you. You cannot delete all messages until you playback all new messages. ˆ Remote Operation While you are away from your home or office, you can use a touch-tone phone or a pulse (rotary) ...

20 Troubleshooting REMOTE COMMANDS ˆ Troubleshooting We do not expect you to have any problems with your system, but if you do, try these suggestions. If the system still does not Press To 1# Play new messages. 2# Play all messages. 3# Delete current message. 4# Repeat previous message. 5# Stop and ...

21 Troubleshooting operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. CARE Keep the system dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments. Problem Remedy The system does not answer calls. Check all phone line conne...

22 Troubleshooting Handle the system carefully; do not drop it. Keep the system away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void ...

23 Troubleshooting • Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV. • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV. Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your system c...