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Radio Shack 43-142 - User Manual
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Please read this User
’s Guide before installing
,
setting up and using your new phone.
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Handsets (2)
Base (1)
Charger (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
User
’s Guide (1)
W
all Mount Adapter (1)
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Ni-MH Battery P
acks (2)
(inside handset)
Modular Cord (1)
AC Adapters (2)
Belt Clips (2)
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Handsets (2)
Ni-MH Battery P
acks (2)
What’s Included
43-142
Expandable•Caller ID•Digital Answering System
5.8GHz Digital Cordless Phone
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
2
Table of Contents
2
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
15
Installing the Charger
16
On a Wall Plate or Wall
17
Connecting/Charging the Battery Pack
18
Notes on Recharging
19
Installing a Belt Clip
20
Using an Optional Headset
20
Using the Interface
21
Reading the Handset Display
21
Reading the Base Display
22
The Standby Screen
23
Soft Key Function
24
Using the Four-Way Function Key
25
Using the Handset and Base Menus
25
Entering Text from Your Phone
27
Basic Setup
28
Changing the Dial Mode
28
Selecting a Language
28
Setting the Day & Time
29
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe
29
Activating the Key Touch Tone (Handset Only)
30
Adjusting the LCD Contrast
30
Setting the Animation Screen (Handset Only)
30
Adding Optional Accessory Handsets
31
Ten Multi-Handset Expandability
31
Registering Accessory Handsets
31
Resetting Handsets
32
Setting up the Phonebook
33
Creating Phonebook Entries
33
Finding a Phonebook Entry
35
Editing Phonebook Entries
35
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook (Handset Only)
36
Erasing Phonebook Entries
36
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station
37
Customizing Your Phone
38
Changing the Handset Banner (Handset Only)
38
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only)
39
Activating Distinctive Ring (Handset Only)
40
Activating Autotalk (Handset Only)
40
Activating any Key Answer (Handset Only)
40
Using Your Phone
41
Making a Call
41
Answering a Call
42
Hanging up
42
Making a Call from the Phonebook
43
Chain Dialing from the Phonebook
43
Making a Call with Speed Dial
43
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call
44
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers
44
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists
44
Using the Caller ID List
45
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record
45
Deleting Caller ID Numbers
46
Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe
46
Redialing a Number
48
Deleting a Redial Record (Handset Only)
48
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume
49
Adjusting the Ringer Volume
49
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
49
T-Coil (Handset Only)
49
Finding a Lost Handset
50
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer
51
Placing a Call on Hold
51
Conferencing
51
Transferring a Call
52
Answering a Transferred Call
52
Using Special Features
53
Do Not Disturb (All Calls)
53
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)
53
Muting the Microphone
53
Privacy Mode
54
Directlink™ Communication Feature
54
Making a Directlink Call
55
Intercom
55
Making an Intercom Page
55
Answering an Intercom Page
55
Room Monitor
56
Tone Dialing Switch over
57
Seven-Digit Dialing
58
Traveling out of Range
58
Setting up the Answering Machine
59
Features
59
Using the Answering Machine Interface
60
Handset Operation
60
Selecting the Language
61
Your Greeting
61
Deleting Your Personal Greeting (Base Only)
63
Setting the Number of Rings
64
Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only)
64
Activating the Message Alert
65
Activating Call Screening
65
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)
65
Using the Answering Machine
66
Turning Your Answering Machine on and off
66
Reviewing Messages
68
Screening Calls
70
Recording a Conversation
71
Recording a Voice Memo
72
Message Alert
73
Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine
74
Remote Commands
75
Troubleshooting
76
Changing the Digital Security Code
76
Common Issues
77
Care
80
Service and Repair
80
Appendix: Handset-Base Registration
80
Glossary
82
Limited One-Year Warranty
88
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Brand
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Model
43-142
Category
Cordless Telephone
Language
English
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