Radio Shack Answering Machine Digital Answering System with Big Button Trim Phone User Guide

Digital Answering System  
with Big Button Trim Phone  
 
ˆ Contents  
Features ................................................................................. 5  
Read This Before Installation .......................................... 7  
FCC Statement ................................................................ 8  
Installation ............................................................................. 9  
Selecting a Location ........................................................ 9  
Connecting Power ........................................................... 9  
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................... 11  
Mounting the System ..................................................... 12  
On a Desktop ......................................................... 12  
Directly on the Wall ................................................. 13  
On the Wall Plate .................................................... 14  
Connecting the Handset ................................................ 14  
A Quick Look ....................................................................... 15  
Telephone Operation .......................................................... 18  
Setting the PULSE/TONE Switch .................................. 18  
Setting the Ringer .......................................................... 18  
Using REDIAL ............................................................... 19  
Using RESET ................................................................ 19  
Using FLASH ................................................................. 19  
Volume Control .............................................................. 19  
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................ 20  
Using Memory Dialing ................................................... 20  
Storing a Number in Memory ................................. 20  
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................ 21  
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................... 21  
Chain-Dialing Special Service Numbers ................ 21  
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Answering System .............................................................. 22  
Preparation .................................................................... 22  
Turning the Answering System On/Off ................... 22  
Adjusting the Volume .............................................. 23  
Setting the Day and Time ....................................... 23  
Setting the Number of Rings .................................. 24  
Recording Outgoing Messages (OGM) .................. 25  
Operation ....................................................................... 26  
Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls ..... 26  
Using the Announce-Only Feature ......................... 27  
Screening Calls ...................................................... 28  
Playing Incoming Messages ................................... 29  
Deleting Messages ................................................. 30  
Remote Operation ............................................................... 30  
Remote Operation Security Code .................................. 31  
Operating the Answering System  
from a Remote Location ................................................ 31  
Remote Commands ............................................... 32  
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 33  
Care ...................................................................................... 34  
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................ 35  
Lightning ........................................................................ 35  
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ˆ Features  
Your Digital Answering System is a sophisticated fully-digital  
message center that combines a telephone and an answering  
machine in one convenient package.  
Fully-digital means the answering system stores all messages  
on a computer chip. This gives you advanced capabilities over  
tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete  
an individual message while saving the rest. And, of course,  
there are no tape mechanisms to wear out and no tapes to  
bother with.  
The system’s features include:  
ANSWERING SYSTEM  
Call Screening  
— lets you listen as a caller leaves a message  
so you can decide whether or not to answer a call.  
Voice Day/Time Stamp  
— records the day and time each in-  
coming message was recorded.  
Message Indicator  
messages.  
— flashes to let you know you have new  
— lets you use a touch-tone phone (or rota-  
Remote Operation  
ry phone and pocket tone dialer) to operate the telephone an-  
swering system while you are away from your home or office.  
Remote Answer-On  
— lets you call the system from a remote  
location and set it to answer calls.  
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Features  
 
Adjustable Ring Number  
— lets you set the system to answer  
after two, four, or seven rings.  
Toll-Saver  
— lets you avoid unnecessary toll charges when  
you call long-distance to check your messages.  
Announce-Only  
— lets you set the system to play an an-  
nouncement or memo for the caller, then automatically hang up  
without letting the caller leave a message.  
Outgoing Message Capacity  
— lets you set the system to play  
an outgoing message and record the caller’s message.  
Selectable Incoming Message Length  
— lets you set the  
maximum length of a caller’s message to 1 or 5 minutes.  
High Capacity  
— lets you record up to 10 minutes of incoming/  
outgoing messages and memos.  
Phone Pickup Detection  
— stops recording when you pick up  
any phone on the same line as the system, and resets to an-  
swer the next call.  
Built-In Announcement  
— lets you immediately begin using  
the system to answer calls and record messages.  
Volume Control  
— lets you adjust the speaker’s volume during  
message playback.  
Memory Full Warning  
— beeps twice and announces “Sorry,  
memory is full.”  
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TELEPHONE  
13-Number Memory Dialing  
— lets you store up to 13 phone  
numbers in memory for easy dialing: 3 priority (one-touch) num-  
bers and 10 standard numbers.  
Volume Control  
Ringer Control  
— lets you adjust the handset’s volume.  
— lets you set the ringer to a high or low vol-  
ume or turn off the ringer.  
Redial  
— lets you quickly dial the last number dialed.  
Flash  
— sends an electronic switchhook signal for use with  
special services, such as Call Waiting.  
Touch-Tone or Pulse Dialing  
— lets you use the phone with  
either type of service.  
Reset  
— equivalent to pressing and releasing the switchhook  
on the phone.  
READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION  
Your system conforms to federal regulations, and you can con-  
nect it to most telephone lines. However, each device that you  
connect to the phone line draws power from the line. We refer to  
this power draw as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or  
REN. The REN is on the bottom of the system.  
If you are using more than one phone or other device on the  
line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five (three in  
rural areas), your phone might not ring or your answering sys-  
tem might not answer. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a  
device from the line.  
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FCC STATEMENT  
Your system complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must,  
upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the  
REN to your phone company. Both numbers are on the bottom  
of your system.  
Note:  
You must not connect your system to:  
• coin-operated systems  
• party-line systems  
• most electronic key phone systems  
Your system complies with the limits for a Class B digital device  
as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide rea-  
sonable protection against radio and TV interference in a resi-  
dential area. However, your system might cause TV or radio  
interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate in-  
terference, you can try one or more of the following corrective  
measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or  
TV antenna.  
• Increase the distance between the system and the radio or  
TV.  
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the system  
and the radio or TV.  
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.  
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Features  
 
ˆ Installation  
SELECTING A LOCATION  
Select a location for the system that is near both a modular  
phone jack and an AC outlet, and out of the way of normal activ-  
ities. You can place the system on a flat surface or mount it on a  
wall plate or directly on the wall.  
Notes:  
• If the phone line jack is not a modular jack, you must  
update the wiring. You can convert the wiring yourself,  
using jacks and adapters available at any RadioShack  
store. Or, you can let the phone company update it for you.  
• The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C for a  
standard modular phone jack or RJ11W for a wall-plate jack.  
CONNECTING POWER  
You can power the system using the supplied 9V, 300-mA AC  
adapter.  
Cautions:  
You must use a Class 2 power source that sup-  
plies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its cen-  
ter tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit  
!
9VDC 300 mA  
the system’s  
jack. The supplied adapter  
meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not  
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Installation  
 
meet these specifications could damage the system or the  
adapter.  
• Always connect the AC adapter to the system before you  
connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the  
adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the  
system.  
Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter.  
1. Insert the barrel plug of the supplied AC adapter into the  
9VDC 300 mA  
jack.  
2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.  
The system beeps twice and the MESSAGE indicator lights, fol-  
lowed by 4 tones. The LOW BATT indicator blinks. After running  
a self test, the system sets all internal default values.  
Notes:  
• Do not press any of the answering system’s buttons while  
you are plugging the adapter into the AC outlet. If you acci-  
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dentally press a button, unplug the adapter from the AC  
outlet, then plug it back in.  
• The answering system cannot operate without AC power.  
However, you can make and answer calls on the telephone  
without AC power.  
INSTALLING THE BACKUP BATTERY  
If AC power fails or you unplug the system, you need one 9V al-  
kaline backup battery (not supplied) to save the answering sys-  
tem’s messages and settings for the day and time. For the best  
performance and longest life, we recommend you use a Ra-  
dioShack alkaline battery.  
Caution:  
Use only a fresh battery of the required size and rec-  
ommended type.  
Follow these steps to install the battery.  
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to lift up the battery compart-  
ment’s cover, then remove the cover.  
Insert  
Screwdriver  
Here  
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2. Attach the battery to the terminals, then place it inside the  
compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
If the LOW BATT indicator blinks while the AC adapter is prop-  
erly connected, replace the battery.  
Warning:  
Dispose of the old battery promptly and properly. Do  
not burn or bury it.  
Cautions:  
To avoid losing stored information, be sure the AC adapter  
is plugged in and connected to the system before you  
replace the battery.  
• If you do not plan to use the system for 30 days or longer,  
remove the battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can  
destroy electronic parts.  
MOUNTING THE SYSTEM  
On a Desktop  
1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the  
modular jack on the bottom of the system near its back end.  
2. Route the phone cord into the groove on the bottom of the  
system so it feeds out the back of the system and the sys-  
tem sits flat.  
3. Plug the other end of the cord into a modular phone jack.  
Then proceed to “Connecting the Handset” on Page 14.  
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Directly on the Wall  
To mount the system on a wall, follow these steps.  
1
/
4
For direct wall mounting, drill two holes 31/4  
Note:  
inches (82.5 mm) apart, one below the other. Then  
thread two screws (not supplied) into each hole, let-  
1
ting the heads extend about /4 inch (6.3 mm) from  
31/4  
the wall. (Be sure to use screws with heads that fit  
into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the system.)  
1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord  
into the modular jack on the bottom of the sys-  
tem near its back end.  
2. Route the phone cord into  
the groove on the bottom  
of the system by sliding  
the cord under the tabs  
along the groove.  
Modular  
Jack  
3. Plug the other end of the  
cord into a modular phone  
Tabs  
jack.  
4. Fit the heads of the  
Phone  
screws into the keyhole  
slots on the bottom of the  
system, then slide the sys-  
tem down until it is secure.  
Cord  
Groove  
Keyhole  
Slots  
Handset  
Jack  
Handset  
Groove  
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On the Wall Plate  
1. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the  
modular jack on the bottom of the system near its back end.  
2. Route the phone cord into the groove on the bottom of the  
system by sliding the cord under the first two tabs along the  
groove. Then route the cord into the groove leading to the  
center rectangular space.  
3. Plug the other end of the cord into a modular phone jack  
wall plate. Press any excess length of cord into the rectan-  
gular space on the bottom of the system to keep it out of  
the way.  
4. Fit the wall plate studs into the keyhole slots on the bottom  
of the system, then slide the system down until it is secure.  
CONNECTING THE HANDSET  
1. To connect the handset to the base of the system, plug one  
end of the supplied coiled cord into the modular jack on the  
handset.  
2. Plug the other end into the jack on the bottom of the system  
near its front end.  
3. Route the handset cord into its groove on the bottom of the  
system by sliding the cord under the tab.  
4. Place the handset in the cradle.  
Note:  
Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of longer  
coiled handset cords, which are useful when you mount the sys-  
tem on a wall.  
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ˆ A Quick Look  
Before you begin operating your Digital Answering System, fa-  
miliarize yourself with its controls.  
Memory  
Dialing  
Card  
Speaker  
Controls  
Indicators  
Microphone  
Handset  
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A Quick Look  
Speaker  
Priority  
Memory  
Keys  
Numbers  
and  
Controls  
Microphone  
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A Quick Look  
Pulse/Tone Switch  
Handset Volume Control  
9V DC 300 mA Jack  
Ringer Volume Control  
Ring Select  
Switch  
Message Time Limit/  
Announcement Only  
Switch  
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A Quick Look  
 
ˆ Telephone Operation  
SETTING THE PULSE/TONE SWITCH  
PULSE/TONE  
Set  
on the handset for the type of service you  
have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test:  
PULSE/TONE  
TONE  
. When you hear  
Lift the handset and set  
to  
0
the dial tone, press any number other than .  
Notes:  
• If your phone system requires that you dial an access code  
9
( , for example) before you dial an outside number, do not  
press the access code either.  
#
PULSE/TONE  
PULSE  
.
does not function when  
is set to  
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone service. Leave  
PULSE/TONE  
TONE  
.
set to  
PULSE/  
If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. Set  
TONE  
PULSE  
.
to  
SETTING THE RINGER  
RINGER  
OFF  
. You can  
To turn off the telephone’s ringer, set  
to  
still make outgoing calls and, if you hear an extension phone  
ring, you can still answer calls. To turn on the telephone’s ring-  
RINGER  
HIGH  
LOW  
or for high or low ringer volume.  
er, set  
to  
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Telephone Operation  
USING REDIAL  
To dial the last number dialed, lift the handset. When you hear  
REDIAL  
the dial tone, press  
aled.  
. The phone dials the last number di-  
USING RESET  
At the end of a call, you can make your next call without placing  
RESET  
the handset in the cradle. Press  
phone.  
to hang up the tele-  
USING FLASH  
FLASH  
Use  
to perform the switchhook operation for special ser-  
vices, such as Call Waiting.  
FLASH  
For example, if you have Call Waiting, press  
to take an  
incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press  
FLASH  
again to return to the first call.  
Note:  
FLASH  
If you do not have special phone services, pressing  
might disconnect the current call.  
VOLUME CONTROL  
VOLUME  
LO  
(low) to hear a medium volume through the  
Set  
to  
HI  
handset or to (high) for a louder handset volume.  
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Telephone Operation  
USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE  
If you have pulse service, you normally operate your phone with  
PULSE/TONE  
PULSE  
. You can temporarily set your phone  
set to  
to send tones for banking services or computer transactions.  
Dial the number as usual. Before you enter additional digits in  
response to prompts, press  
to change to tone dialing.  
The phone automatically returns to pulse dialing when you end  
the call.  
USING MEMORY DIALING  
The phone has two types of memory — priority and standard —  
that let you store and dial up to 13 phone numbers. You can  
store up to 3 phone numbers (up to 16 digits each) in priority  
memory and dial them by pressing a single button. You can  
store up to 10 phone numbers (up to 16 digits each) in standard  
memory and dial those numbers by pressing two buttons.  
Storing a Number in Memory  
STORE  
1. With the phone off the hook, press  
number you want to store.  
. Enter the phone  
Note:  
You will not hear any tone as you enter the phone  
number.  
STORE  
2. Press  
again, then press one of the memory loca-  
0 9  
tions ( – ) to store the number in standard memory, or  
M1 M3  
). Hang  
press one of the priority memory locations (  
up the phone.  
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Telephone Operation  
 
Notes:  
• For security purposes, we recommend that you do not  
store private numbers, such as personal identification num-  
bers or passwords.  
You cannot erase a number in memory, but you can  
change it by storing a new one in its place.  
• Write the memory location number and the name associ-  
ated with that number on the system’s memory dialing  
card. Remove the card’s cover by lifting its edge.  
Dialing a Stored Number  
To dial a phone number stored in a priority memory location,  
M1 M2  
M3  
).  
simply press that number’s priority memory key (  
,
, or  
To dial a phone number stored in a standard memory location,  
MEMORY  
0–9  
then the desired memory number ( ).  
press  
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers  
If you store an emergency service’s number (police department,  
fire department, ambulance) and you want to test the stored  
number, make the test call during the late evening or early  
morning hours to avoid peak demand periods. Remain on the  
line to explain the reason for your call.  
Chain-Dialing Special Service Numbers  
For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as alter-  
nate long-distance or bank-by-phone), you can store each  
group of numbers in its own memory location.  
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Telephone Operation  
When calling special services, dial the service’s main number  
first. At the appropriate place in the call, press the appropriate  
memory number for the additional numbers you want to send.  
ˆ Answering System  
PREPARATION  
Complete the procedures in this section before you begin using  
the answering system to answer calls.  
Note:  
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, be  
sure the system is turned on (see “Turning the Answering Sys-  
tem On/Off”).  
Turning the Answering System On/Off  
ON/OFF/STOP  
To turn on the system, press  
indicator turns on.  
so the MESSAGE  
ON/OFF/STOP  
To turn off the system, press  
indicator turns off.  
so the MESSAGE  
Notes:  
• Once you turn on the system, it is set to answer calls (see  
“Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls” on  
Page 26).  
You can also turn on the system remotely (see “Remote  
Commands” on Page 32).  
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Adjusting the Volume  
VOLUME  
Press  
to increase the volume and  
to decrease  
the volume of the system speaker. The system beeps each time  
VOLUME  
you press  
or  
so you can hear the selected level.  
Setting the Day and Time  
You must set the day and time so the system records the cor-  
rect day and time of each incoming message and memo.  
Notes:  
/TIME CHECK/REPEAT  
• When you press  
, the system  
announces “Please set time” until you set the day and time.  
• The day/time voice stamp automatically defaults to Mon-  
day, 12:00 AM, when you connect the system to power.  
The clock will not run if you do not set it after you turn on  
the system.  
• If you do not press a button for more than 8 seconds  
between steps, the system exits the setup mode. Start over  
at Step 1.  
ON/OFF/STOP  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to turn on the system.  
/TIME SET/SKIP  
. The system announces “Mon-  
/TIME SET/SKIP  
day.” Repeatedly press  
the correct day.  
until you hear  
/TIME CHECK/REPEAT  
3. Press  
. The system announces  
/TIME SET/SKIP  
“Twelve.” Repeatedly press  
hear the correct hour.  
until you  
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/TIME CHECK/REPEAT  
4. Press  
“0.” Repeatedly press  
correct minute.  
. The system announces  
/TIME SET/SKIP  
until you hear the  
/TIME CHECK/REPEAT  
5. Press  
. The system announces  
/TIME  
“AM.” If you want to set the time to “PM,” press  
SET/SKIP  
once.  
/TIME CHECK/  
6. To hear the set day and time, press  
REPEAT  
.
Notes:  
• The system uses the 12-hour time format. Be sure to select  
“AM” or “PM.”  
To hear the current day of the week and the time, press  
/TIME CHECK/REPEAT  
.
Setting the Number of Rings  
The system is preset to ring twice before it answers the first call.  
RINGS  
2
to ,  
To have it ring 2, 4, or 7 times before answering, set  
4
7
, or .  
Toll Saver  
To help you avoid unnecessary long distance charges when  
RINGS  
TS  
you retrieve your messages remotely, you can set  
to  
TS  
(Toll Saver). Once you select  
, if there are new messages,  
the system answers on the second ring. If there are no new  
messages, the system answers on the fourth ring, giving you  
time to hang up before it answers. (To find out how to pick up  
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your messages from another phone, see “Remote Operation”  
on Page 30.)  
Recording Outgoing Messages (OGM)  
The system has a built-in outgoing message that says, “Hello,  
please leave a message after the tone.” Use this message or  
record your own.  
ANNOUNCE  
Hold down  
. When the system beeps, speak clearly  
AN-  
into the microphone from about 10 inches away. Release  
NOUNCE  
when you finish your message. The system automati-  
cally plays back your recorded message.  
Notes:  
• A new OGM must be longer than 1 second or the system  
disregards it and uses the default OGM.  
• The maximum length for an outgoing message is 30 sec-  
onds. When it reaches the maximum outgoing message  
length, the system sounds 3 tones and plays the portion of  
the message the system recorded.  
• If you record your own message and subsequently decide  
ANNOUNCE  
to use the prerecorded message, press  
to play  
DELETE  
the OGM, then press  
recorded message.  
during playback to erase the  
ANNOUNCE  
To hear the outgoing message at any time, press  
.
To stop listening to the outgoing message before it ends, press  
ON/OFF/STOP  
.
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OPERATION  
Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls  
1/5/ANN. ONLY  
1
5
Set  
to or to select 1 minute or 5 minutes as  
the maximum length of incoming messages.  
ON/OFF/  
To set the answering system to answer calls, press  
STOP  
. The MESSAGE indicator turns on.  
Note:  
You can also use a remote phone to set the system to  
answer calls (see “Remote Commands” on Page 32).  
To set the system so it does not answer calls, turn it off by  
ON/OFF/STOP  
pressing  
so the MESSAGE indicator turns off.  
When the system answers a call, the outgoing message plays,  
then the system beeps and begins recording.  
The caller can leave a message of up to 5 minutes in length, de-  
1/5/ANN. ONLY  
pending on the setting of  
. After the call (when the  
caller hangs up, is silent for more than 7 seconds, or reaches  
the maximum message length), the system hangs up and re-  
sets to answer the next call. The MESSAGE indicator flashes to  
indicate the system recorded a new incoming message.  
Notes:  
• If the system's memory reaches its maximum capacity  
while a caller is leaving a message, the system stops  
recording, beeps, says “Sorry, memory is full,” then hangs  
up.  
• If the system receives a call when its memory is full, it  
answers after 10 rings, says “Sorry, memory is full,” waits a  
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few seconds for remote operation commands, then hangs  
up. The system cannot record additional messages until  
you delete at least some of the old ones (see “Deleting  
Messages” on Page 30).  
• Many local phone companies use calling party control  
(CPC) to signal that the caller has hung up. Your answering  
system can recognize a CPC signal and release the line. If  
the system records phone company messages or dial  
tones, your local phone company probably does not use  
CPC.  
Using the Announce-Only Feature  
Your system's announce-only feature lets you set the system to  
play a message for the caller, then automatically hang up with-  
out letting the caller leave a message.  
1/5/ANN. ONLY  
ANN. ONLY  
.
To select announce-only, set  
to  
When the system receives a call, it plays the announce-only  
message, then monitors the phone line, waiting for the remote  
operation security code. If the system receives no code within 7  
seconds, the system hangs up and resets to answer the next  
call.  
To use this feature, you must record an announce-only OGM.  
1/5/ANN. ONLY  
ANN. ONLY  
ANNOUNCE  
, then hold down .  
Set  
to  
When the system beeps, speak clearly into the microphone  
from about 10 inches away. (The message can be as long as  
ANNOUNCE  
the remaining memory allows.) Release  
when you  
finish your message. The system automatically plays back your  
recorded message.  
1/5/ANN. ONLY  
1
5
To turn off announce-only, set  
to either or .  
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Notes:  
• The announce-only OGM does not affect your original  
OGM that tells callers to leave a message. Each OGM can  
be recorded, played back, or deleted independently.  
• When the system is set for announce-only, you cannot set  
it to record calls using the remote commands. Use remote  
commands to perform all other operations.  
• If you delete your recorded announce-only (AO) message  
or never recorded one, you cannot use this feature. You  
must record an announce-only message before this feature  
will function.  
• If you have not recorded an announce-only OGM and the  
ANN. ONLY  
switch is set to  
, the system seizes the telephone  
line after 10 rings and beeps twice. Enter the remote opera-  
8#  
tion security code within about 7 seconds, then enter  
to  
start recording your announce-only OGM. To stop record-  
5#  
ing, enter . Your announce-only OGM automatically plays  
back once. After that, the system answers according to the  
RINGS  
setting and plays your announcement.  
Screening Calls  
To screen your calls, let the system answer and 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 answering system. The system stops record-  
ing and resets to answer the next call.  
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Note:  
If you pick up the phone just as the system answers, the  
system might not stop playing the OGM. If this happens, press  
ON/OFF/STOP  
to turn off the system.  
Playing Incoming Messages  
The MESSAGE indicator flashes after the system records one  
or more incoming messages.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
To play all messages, press  
. The system plays all  
saved messages in sequence, beginning with the message the  
system stored first. After playing each message, the system an-  
nounces the day and time the message was recorded.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
To listen to new messages only, press and hold  
for  
about 1 second. The system plays all new messages, beginning  
with the first one.  
After you play the messages, the MESSAGE indicator lights  
steadily. The system automatically saves the messages and re-  
sets to answer calls.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
To replay incoming messages, press  
. To pause  
PLAY/PAUSE  
PLAY/  
while listening to messages, press  
. Press  
PAUSE  
again to resume playback. The system returns to answer-  
ready mode after about 7 seconds.  
Notes:  
• If there are no messages, the system sounds 3 tones when  
PLAY/PAUSE  
you press  
.
/TIME CHECK/  
To repeat the current message, press  
REPEAT  
.
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Answering System  
 
/TIME  
To repeat the previous message, hold down  
CHECK/REPEAT  
for about 1 second until the system beeps.  
/TIME SET/  
To skip forward to the next message, press  
SKIP  
.
ON/  
To stop playback of any message at any time, press  
OFF/STOP  
.
Deleting Messages  
You can delete messages individually during or after playback,  
or all at once after playback.  
DELETE  
To delete a particular incoming message, press  
or immediately after message playback.  
during  
DELETE  
To delete all messages after playback, hold down  
about 3 seconds. The system sounds 4 tones.  
for  
Note:  
DELETE  
before playing back all messages,  
If you press  
the system sounds 4 tones to alert you. You cannot delete all  
messages until you play back 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) phone with a pocket tone  
dialer to enter your remote operation security code and do any  
of the following:  
• set the answering system to answer calls  
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Remote Operation  
• listen to your messages  
• delete individual or all messages  
REMOTE OPERATION SECURITY CODE  
To use your answering system from a remote telephone, you  
must first enter a 3-digit remote operation security code. (The  
default security code is on a label located on the bottom of the  
system.) Enter the security code within about 7 seconds after  
the system answers and sounds 2 beeps. Within 10 more sec-  
onds, enter a remote command.  
OPERATING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM  
FROM A REMOTE LOCATION  
1. Dial your phone number. Even if the system is not set to  
answer calls, it answers after about 10 rings.  
2. After the outgoing message plays and the system beeps,  
enter your remote operation security code.  
Note:  
If you pause for 10 seconds between digits, the sys-  
tem hangs up.  
3. Enter a remote command (see “Remote Commands” on  
Page 32).  
5#  
4. When you finish, press  
to end remote access.  
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Remote Operation  
Remote Commands  
Use these keys on a touch-tone phone or pocket tone dialer to  
operate the answering system when you are away from your  
home or office. Enter your selection within 10 seconds, or the  
system automatically hangs up.  
Press  
1#  
To  
Play new messages.  
Play all messages.  
2#  
Delete current message and  
skip to the next message.  
3#  
Repeat previous message.  
Stop and exit.  
4#  
5#  
6#  
7#  
8#  
9#  
Skip a message.  
Turn off /on the system.  
Record an OGM.  
Record a memo.  
Notes:  
If you do not have CPC service and hang up while the  
system is playing back messages, the system might not recog-  
nize that you hung up. If someone calls while the system contin-  
ues playing messages, the caller hears a busy signal. We  
recommend that you stop and exit remote commands until the  
system beeps once before you hang up.  
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Remote Operation  
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  
operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for as-  
sistance.  
Problem  
Remedy  
/TIME SET/SKIP  
to play the next  
The system records a  
busy tone, siren,  
Press  
message.  
beeping, or an opera-  
tor's voice instead of  
a caller's message.  
The system does not  
answer calls.  
Check all phone line connections.  
Make sure the AC adapter is properly con-  
nected.  
Delete messages.  
ON/OFF/STOP  
Press  
.
The outgoing mes-  
sage is distorted.  
Re-record the OGM, speaking clearly into  
the microphone from about 10 inches  
away.  
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Troubleshooting  
 
Problem  
Remedy  
The system does not  
respond to remote  
commands.  
Carefully re-enter your remote operation  
security code.  
Make sure that AC power is restored and  
the 9V DC adapter is properly connected  
to the system.  
Do not enter commands while the system  
is playing messages or sounding tones.  
ˆ Care  
To enjoy your RadioShack Digital Answering System for a long  
time:  
• Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  
• Use and store the system only in normal temperature envi-  
ronments.  
• Handle the system gently and carefully. Do not drop it.  
• Keep the system away from dust and dirt.  
• Wipe the system 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 your FCC authorization to operate it. If your system is not  
performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store  
for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the  
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Care  
phone company can ask you to disconnect your system until  
you have resolved the problem.  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
In the unlikely event that your system causes problems on the  
phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect  
your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to  
notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the  
phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises  
you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.  
Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equip-  
ment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation  
of your system. The phone company notifies you of these  
changes in advance, so you can take steps to prevent interrup-  
tion of your phone service.  
LIGHTNING  
Your system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of  
damage from surges in phone and power-line current. These  
protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements. However,  
lightning striking the phone line or power lines can damage your  
system.  
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an  
area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you un-  
plug your system during storms to reduce the possibility of dam-  
age.  
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Care  
Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and  
workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Ra-  
dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES  
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO  
THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-  
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-  
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR  
INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT  
OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROP-  
ERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclu-  
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or ex-  
clusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the Ra-  
dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack  
will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product re-  
pair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or  
similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and  
products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or re-  
conditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service.  
Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original  
warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after  
the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of  
God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instruc-  
tions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of ex-  
cess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack  
Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic  
damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal,  
installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
12/99  
43-3804  
07A00  
Printed in China  
RadioShack Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
 

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