Page 2 - Contents
Contents Contents Features 6 Introduction 7 Important Information 8 FCC Statement 8 Surge Protection 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Important Caller ID Information 11 Read This Before Installation 11 Controls & Functions 12 Installation 14 Selecting a Location 14 Connecting the Phone Base 1...
Page 4 - Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
Contents Hanging Up 50 Making a Call from the Phonebook 50 Making a Call with Speed Dial 51 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 51 Switching to the Speakerphone during a Call using the Handset 51 Using Caller ID and Call Waiting 52 Talking Caller ID (Base Only) 52 Using the Caller ID List 53 Making a C...
Page 6 - The Basics; Features
The Basics Features Convenient Extension Placement — lets you add up to nine additional accessory handsets ( RadioShack 43-5562) anywhere you have an AC outlet, regardless of phone jack location. Call Waiting/Caller ID — lets you answer a call even when you are on the phone; see who’s calling before...
Page 7 - Introduction; IMPORTANT
The Basics Introduction Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 5.8 GHz Multi- Handset Expandable Cordless Telephone. Unlike other conventional cordless telephones, your telephone supports up to ten handsets on a single telephone line. You can add a handset to any room in your home or office that h...
Page 8 - Important Information; FCC Statement; You must not connect your phone to...
The Basics Important Information This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. FCC Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among ot...
Page 10 - Important Safety Instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Basics 10 Surge Protection Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your te...
Page 11 - Important Caller ID Information; Read This Before Installation
11 The Basics Important Caller ID Information To use Caller ID and Call Waiting, you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company.Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally available: caller’s numbe...
Page 12 - Handset; SPEAKER
The Basics 1 Controls & Functions Handset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 1415 1617 181920 2122 Handset AntennaHeadset Jack Cover Belt Clip HoleSpeakerphone Speaker and RingerHandset Battery CompartmentNew Message indicatorHandset EarpieceHandset DisplaySoft keys /FLASH key (talk/flash) key (phoneb...
Page 13 - Base
1 The Basics Base 23 24 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 19 20 21 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Base Charging Contacts Base SpeakerBase Antenna BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM keyBase DisplaySoft keys / key (phonebook/ left) key (up) MENU/SELECT key / key (caller ID /right) key (down) key (play/stop) key (delete) 1.2.3.4. 5.6....
Page 14 - Installation; Selecting a Location
The Basics 1 Installation Before using your phone, carefully peel the protective film off the display. The film protects the handset window during shipment and is not necessary for use. Selecting a Location You can place the phone’s base on a desk or table, or mount it on a standard wall plate or di...
Page 15 - Connecting the Phone Base; TEL
1 The Basics The handset antenna is located on the back, above the ringer speaker. For maximum communication range, do not hold the handset in such a way as to cover the antenna by your hand. Also, place the handset in the upright position while not in use so the antenna can pick up the signals from...
Page 16 - On a Wall Plate or Wall; DC IN 9V
The Basics 1 Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base of the phone. Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. CAUTION: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V...
Page 18 - CHARGE; Notes on Recharging
The Basics 1 Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack in the handset. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack. Then charge it for about 15 - 20 hours. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover.L...
Page 20 - appears in the base display as a warning that
The Basics 0 Install the Optional Power Backup Battery in the Base The battery backup allows you to make and receive calls during a power failure. You can use any handset or the base, just as you would normally. Push the battery tray on the right side of the base until it clicks.The lock for the bat...
Page 21 - To Attach the Belt Clip; Using a Headset; store) to hang the handset
1 The Basics Installing a Belt Clip To Attach the Belt Clip Insert the belt clip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To Remove the Belt Clip Pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Using a Headset You can make or answer calls handsfre...
Page 22 - Using the Interface; Reading the Handset Display; Icon
The Basics Using the Interface Reading the Handset Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description Talk The telephone icon appears while the line is in use. Talk The privacy icon appears when Pri...
Page 25 - In standby; During a call
The Basics Soft Key Function “Soft” keys are keys that change functions while you operate your phone. There are two soft keys on the base and three on each handset. Soft keys allow you to: Access the main menuSet up CIDCW optionsStore or edit phone numbersAccess stored Caller ID informationRedial on...
Page 26 - Using the Four-Way Function Key; Using the Handset Menus; MENU
The Basics Using the Four-Way Function Key Your handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. Press the left side of this key to open the phonebook.Press the r...
Page 27 - SELECT
The Basics Using the Base Menus To open the menu, press MENU/SELECT at the center of the four-way function key. Highlight the option you want by pressing or on the four- way function key. This will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text. To select the highligh...
Page 28 - OK
The Basics Entering Text from Your Phone You can use the number keypad on your handset or base to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number ke...
Page 29 - Basic Setup; Changing the Dial Mode; From the Handset; From the Base
The Basics Basic Setup Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. Nowadays, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse ...
Page 30 - For the Handset Display; For the Base Display; Setting the Date and Time
The Basics 0 Selecting a Language for the Display Your handset and base display support three languages: English, French and Spanish. The language selection must be set separately for each handset or the base. The default language is English. For the Handset Display Press the MENU soft key. Select t...
Page 31 - SAVE; TONE
1 The Basics From the Handset Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DATE & TIME submenu. Use the four-way function key to move the cursor to flash the month, day, year, hours, or minutes. To change the flashing item, press the number keypad.To select AM or PM, press...
Page 32 - Activating the Key Touch Tone; For the Handset Keypad
The Basics From the Handset Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the CALL WAITING submenu.Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. If you select ON, CALL WAIT DELUXE submenu appears. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. ...
Page 33 - For the Base Keypad; Adjusting the LCD contrast
The Basics For the Base Keypad Press MENU/SELECT . Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu.Select the BASE menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu.Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Adjusting the LCD contrast Contrast adjusts the h...
Page 34 - Adjusting the Ringer Volume; Adjusting the Earpiece Volume; Handset speakerphone:
The Basics Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset and base (off, low, and high). Please follow the steps below to change the ringer volume setting: Handset ringer: When the phone is in standby, pre...
Page 37 - ” on page; Setting Up the Phonebook
Beyond the Basics Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first de-register the handset to clear the existing registration data. When the handset is in standby, press the MENU soft key. Select the DEREGISTRATION menu....
Page 38 - Beyond the Basics; Using the Phonebook; OPTIONS
Beyond the Basics The memory area for the phonebook and Caller ID are separated in your base. Therefore anytime 100 entries are available for the phonebook and Caller ID record in the base. When phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store any additional...
Page 41 - Finding and Viewing a Phonebook Entry
1 Beyond the Basics option to leave the entry outside of any group. When you have finished, press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. 7. Assign this entry to a Speed Dial number (Speed Dial). Your phone has ten speed dial numbers, 0 to 9. HANDSET: The list for speed dial location appears. BASE: Sele...
Page 42 - Editing Phonebook Entries; To open the Caller ID list
Beyond the Basics first entry that begins with the letter you entered; you can then use or to scroll to other entries. For example, to search for an entry beginning with the letter M, press 6 once. 3. Then you can scroll through the phonebook entry and view each of contents: HANDSET: Press the right...
Page 43 - STORE; Deleting Phonebook Entries; Deleting Individual Phonebook Entry
Beyond the Basics 2. Use or to scroll through the Caller ID records or redial numbers. When you come to the information you want to store: HANDSET: Press the STORE soft key. BASE: Press MENU/SELECT or the OPTIONS soft key, and then select the ADD TO PHONEBOOK option. 3. To store as a new entry, sele...
Page 44 - Deleting All Phonebook Entries; Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station; Copying Individual Phonebook Entry; Copying All Phonebook Entries
Beyond the Basics 6. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. Deleting All Phonebook Entries 1. When the phone is in standby, press . 2. Press the OPTIONS soft key. 3. Scroll to the DELETE ALL option, and then select it.4. ARE YOU SURE? appears in the display. Select Y...
Page 45 - Customizing Your Phone; Changing the Handset Banner
Beyond the Basics 4. Scroll through the list until the station you wish to copy listings to is highlighted, and then select it. 5. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES or NO. 6. The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated station. When the transfer is completed, DONE! appears. NOTES If ...
Page 46 - Selecting a Ring Tone; Melodies
Beyond the Basics banner display. If you have more than one handset, you can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset-to-handset functions like intercom and DirectLink. The banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen durin...
Page 47 - Ringers; For the Handset; For the Base; Activating Personal Ring
Beyond the Basics Ringers FlickerClatterCoin Toss (Base Only)Synthesize (Base Only)Finish Line (Base Only)Soft AlertWake UpLighting Bug •••••••• Bebop (Beep Boop)Tone BoardChirpParty ClapReminderBurble (Base Only)TeleTone (Base Only) ••••••• For the Handset 1. Press the MENU soft key. 2. Select the ...
Page 49 - Using Your Phone; Making a Call
Beyond the Basics Using Your Phone Making a Call From the handset 1. Pick up the handset from the charging cradle.2. Press /FLASH . 3. Listen for the dial tone.4. Dial the number.OR1. Pick up the handset from the charging cradle.2. Dial the number. *3. Press /FLASH . From the handset speaker-phone 1...
Page 51 - Making a Call with Speed Dial
1 Beyond the Basics 2. Press to open the phonebook. 3. Scroll through the list with the or , or use a number key ( 0 , 2 – 9 ) to find the phonebook entry you want to call. (See “ Finding and Viewing a Phonebook Entry ” on page 41.) 4. Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number. To insert or delete ...
Page 52 - ” on page 67 for more information.
Beyond the Basics Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and th...
Page 53 - Using the Caller ID List; BACK
Beyond the Basics 5. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. NOTES The announcement is in English only.The announcement and the ringer sound will be heard alternately until you answer the call. Your phone will only be able to announce the incoming caller names wh...
Page 54 - Making a Call from a Caller ID Record; Deleting Caller ID Records; Deleting Individual Caller ID Record
Beyond the Basics NOTE The number of calls from the same Caller ID will appear next to the time to indicate that this is an unread message. Once you view the new message, the number will disappear. Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 1. When the phone is in standby, press . 2. Use , , or a number ...
Page 55 - Deleting All Caller ID Records; Using Call Waiting
Beyond the Basics 3. HANDSET: Press the DELETE soft key. BASE: Press the OPTIONS soft key, and then select the DELETE SELECTION option. 4. ARE YOU SURE? appears in the display. Select YES. 5 You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. Deleting All Caller ID Records 1. Whe...
Page 57 - Redialing a Number; Using the Redial List
Beyond the Basics Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last three numbers dialed on each handset and the last ten numbers dialed on the base. Using the Redial List 1. To open the redial list: HANDSET: Press REDIAL/PAUSE . (While the phone is in standby, the REDIAL soft key is also available...
Page 58 - Deleting a Redial Record; DELETE; Finding a Lost Handset
Beyond the Basics NOTES If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory.If the redial memory is empty, you will hear a beep. • • Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the redial list, follow the steps below:1. Open the redial list ...
Page 59 - Using Hold, Conference and Transfer; Placing a Call on Hold; Conferencing
Beyond the Basics 4. To cancel paging, press any key on the found handset or press END/PAGE on the base. NOTE If the battery pack is completely drained, the handset will not beep when paging. Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold 1. During a call, to place the caller on hold: HA...
Page 60 - Answering a Transferred Call
Beyond the Basics 0 2. To hang up, HANDSET: Press or return the handset to the cradle. BASE: Press END/PAGE . The other party will still be connected to the call. Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another.1. During a call, HANDSET: Press INTCM/HOLD . BASE: Press BACK/HO...
Page 61 - Using Special Features
1 Beyond the Basics BASE: Press / FLASH or BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM . 2. To speak to the caller, press following key on the receiving station: HANDSET: Press / FLASH . BASE: Press / FLASH . If you have multiple handsets, only the first handset to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If ...
Page 62 - MUTE; Privacy Mode; PRIVACY
Beyond the Basics Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller cannot hear you. The display shows the icon while the microphone is muted.1. While you are on a call: HANDSET: Press the MUTE soft key. BASE: Press MENU/SELECT or the OPTIONS soft key, and then select MUTE from the m...
Page 63 - Communication Feature; Making a DirectLink Call; Communication
Beyond the Basics DirectLink TM Communication Feature (Handset Only) A pair of handsets (or two pairs of handsets at one time) can function as two-way radios. This feature is called DirectLink. To make a call with the DirectLink feature, you must activate this feature on both handsets. While using t...
Page 64 - Making an Intercom Page
Beyond the Basics Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. Making an Intercom Page 1. While the phone is in standby, HANDSET: Press INTCM/HOLD . BASE: Press BACK/HOLD/INTERCOM . 2. Use or to select the station you want to talk with. Then: HANDSET: Pr...
Page 65 - Answering an Intercom Page
Beyond the Basics Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is paging.1. To answer an intercom page: HANDSET: Press / FLASH , INTCM/HOLD , or the ANSWER soft key. If Auto Talk is on, the handset will answer when you pick up the ha...
Page 66 - To Protect the Station from Monitoring Request; Tone Dialing Switch Over
Beyond the Basics To Protect the Station from Monitoring Request If you want to prevent other handsets or the base from monitoring the station, follow these steps:1. HANDSET: Press the MENU soft key, and then select the HANDSET SETUP menu. BASE: Press MENU/SELECT . Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu, and ...
Page 68 - Traveling Out of Range
Beyond the Basics Inuse Line Setup from the Base Change this option only when instructed to by customer service. You can choose from TYPE-A, TYPE-B, or OFF. Default is Type-A.1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu.3. Select the GLOBAL submenu, and then the INUSE LINE SETUP submenu. 4...
Page 69 - Setting Up the Answering Machine; Using Setup Menus
Beyond the Basics Setting Up the Answering Machine Your phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation or leave a voice memo. Features Digital Tapeless RecordingUp to 12 Minutes of Recording TimeCall Sc...
Page 70 - Handset Operation
Beyond the Basics 0 From the Handset 1. When the phone is in standby, press the MENU soft key. 2. Scroll down to ANSW. SETUP, and press the OK soft key. 3. Use or to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options. 4. Select the option by pressing the OK soft key. 5. To exit the menu and ret...
Page 71 - Recording a Personal Greeting
1 Beyond the Basics Selecting a Language for Announcements You can select the language (English, French, and Spanish) of your answering machine announcements. The default system language is English. From the Base 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu.3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE sub...
Page 72 - START; STOP; Selecting a Greeting
Beyond the Basics 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu.3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the RECORD GREETING submenu. 4. The display shows TO RECORD GREETING, PRESS [START]. Press MENU/SELECT or the START soft key. 5. The answering machine announces, “Record greeting.” Begin recording after the...
Page 73 - CHANGE; Deleting Your Personal Greeting (Base Only)
Beyond the Basics 3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the GREETINGOPTIONS submenu. The answering machine plays the current greeting. 4. To keep this greeting, do nothing.5. To switch to the other greeting, press the CHANGE soft key while the answering machine is playing the current greeting....
Page 74 - Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only)
Beyond the Basics Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering machine plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS) setting, the answe...
Page 75 - Activating the Message Alert
Beyond the Basics From the Base 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select the SYSTEM SETUP menu.3. Select the ANSWER MACHINE menu, and then the RECORD TIME submenu. 4. Move the cursor to select the record time (1 MINUTE, 4 MINUTES, or ANNOUNCE ONLY). 5. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear...
Page 76 - Activating Call Screening
Beyond the Basics 4. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.5. Press MENU/SELECT or the SELECT soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. From the Handset 1. Press the MENU soft key. 2. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. 3. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.4. Press th...
Page 77 - Using the Answering Machine; Turning Your Answering Machine On and Off; Turning On
Beyond the Basics Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. From the Base 1. Press MENU/SELECT . 2. Select th...
Page 78 - Turning Off; Reviewing Messages
Beyond the Basics Turning Off 1. With the phone in standby, press ANSWER. 2. The answering machine announces “Answering System is off.”3. appears on the base display. From the Handset Turning On 1. With the phone in standby, press the soft key. REMOTE ANSWERINGMACHINE OPERATION appears on the displa...
Page 79 - From the base
Beyond the Basics You can review your messages from the base or from the handset: From the base From the handset Playing your messages Press . The answering machine announces the number of new and old messages. It announces the message number, plays the message, and then announces the day and time t...
Page 82 - Recording a Voice Memo
Beyond the Basics If the CWDX is set to on, press the MENU soft key, and then select CALL RECORD. 2. STOP RECORDING appears on the display, and you hear a confirmation tone. NOTE Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check you...
Page 83 - Stopping a memo; Message Alert
Beyond the Basics 2. Press 7 . The answering machine announces “Record memo message.” Begin your message after this announcement. Stopping a memo 1. Press / 5 , 7 , or the STOP soft key. You hear a confirmation tone, and the answering machine waits for your next command. 2. Press / 2 to hear the mes...
Page 85 - Command
Beyond the Basics 4. Start to enter a remote command sequence from the chart below within 15 seconds. After the first command, you have two seconds to enter the second command. Command Function Command Function 0 then 1 Repeat a message* 0 then 6 Answering machine on 0 then 2 Play incoming messages ...
Page 86 - Troubleshooting; Symptom
Beyond the Basics Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The CHARGE indicator won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you hav...
Page 90 - Care
Beyond the Basics 0 Care Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the phone only in “room” temperature environments. Handle the phone carefully; do not drop it. Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new...
Page 92 - Glossary
Beyond the Basics Glossary Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of ten handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model. Base — The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. CI...
Page 93 - Index
Beyond the Basics Index A Accessory handsets 36 Answering a call 50 Answering machine 69 Message alert 75, 83 Recording a conversation 81 Reviewing messages 78 Screening calls 76, 80 Setting up 69 Turning on and off 77 Voice memo 82 When away from home 84 Any key answer 48 Auto talk 48 B Banner 45 B...
Page 95 - Memo
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