Radio Shack Big Button Phone - User Manual

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43-3901 OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack Big Button
Phone with Caller ID. Your phone offers the latest in
telephone technology, letting you store telephone numbers
in memory to make dialing frequently called numbers quick
and easy. It displays a caller’s phone number (and name, if
available in your area), the current date and time, and call
information as provided by your local phone company to
Caller ID and message waiting service subscribers. In
addition, the Caller ID memory stores and displays up to 64
incoming phone records.
Big Button Keypad —
Provides easy button
recognition.
Three Emergency Icons — Lets you
dial emergency service numbers with
the touch of a button (see “Storing a
Number in Memory” on Page 8 and
“Dialing a Stored Number” on Page 9).
Large Liquid Crystal Display – Displays three lines of
information, including the time, the number you dialed, and
Caller ID information (see “Caller Id Operation” on Page 9).
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FCC Statement .......................... 2
Lightning ................................. 3
Preparation ................................. 3
Installing Batteries ................... 3
Selecting a Location ................ 4
Mounting the Phone ................ 4
On a Desktop........................ 4
On a Wall Plate or Wall......... 4
Connecting the Handset ......... 5
Setting Up the Phone .............. 5
Setting the Ringer ................... 6
Setting the Dialing Mode ......... 6
Using Tone Services ............... 7
Operation ................................... 7
Dialing a Call ........................... 7
Receiving a Call ...................... 7
Timer ....................................... 7
Adjusting the Handset
Volume .................................... 7
Using Mute .............................. 8
Using Flash ............................. 8
Using Redial ............................ 8
Using Pause ............................ 8
Storing a Number
in Memory ............................... 8
Copying a Number from the
Caller ID into Memory ............. 9
Dialing a Stored Number ......... 9
Caller Id Operation ..................... 9
Reviewing Call Records .......... 9
Call Back from Caller ID
Memory ................................. 10
Deleting Call Records ............ 11
Care ......................................... 12
Service and Repair ................... 12
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Radio Shack Big Button Phone Specifications

General

Type	Corded
Volume Control	Yes
Ringer Volume	Adjustable
Hearing Aid Compatible	Yes
Handset Volume Control	Yes
Power Source	AC Adapter

Summary

FCC Statement

Preparation and Safety

Installing Batteries

Instructions for inserting AA batteries for phone operation.

Lightning Protection

Information on built-in circuits to reduce lightning damage risk.

Phone Placement and Mounting

Selecting a Location

Guides users on choosing a suitable place for the phone.

Mounting Options

Instructions for desktop and wall mounting the phone.

Initial Setup and Connection

Connecting the Handset

Steps to connect the handset cord to the phone base.

Phone Configuration

Process for setting language, contrast, area code, time, and date.

Ringer and Dialing Settings

Setting the Ringer

How to adjust the phone's ringer volume or turn it off.

Setting the Dialing Mode

Instructions to set the phone for Tone or Pulse dialing service.

Call Operations

Using Tone Services

How to use tone services with pulse dialing.

Making and Receiving Calls

Step-by-step guide to making, receiving calls, and timer function.

Adjusting Handset Volume

How to adjust the volume of the earpiece during a call.

Call Management Features

Mute, Flash, and Redial

Using Mute, Flash for special services, and Redial function.

Using Pause and Storing Numbers

Inserting pauses in dialing and saving numbers to memory.

Caller ID and Memory Management

Managing Stored Numbers

Copying Caller ID numbers and dialing stored numbers.

Caller ID and Call Records

Overview of Caller ID operation and reviewing incoming call history.

Caller ID Call Back

Deleting Call Records

Phone Care and Service

Phone Care

Basic maintenance and cleaning instructions for the phone.

Service and Repair

Guidance on seeking assistance for phone malfunctions.