2.4GHz Cordless Phone
with Answering Machine
43-3823
10 Number Memory Dialing—stores 10
numbers in memory for easy dialing. See
“Making Calls with Memory Dialing” on
Page 15.
Long Battery Life—the supplied battery
pack (when fully charged) provides about 7
hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time.
20 Channels—automatically selects a clear
channel when you make or answer a call. You can
also manually change channels during a call. See
“Selecting a Different Channel” on Page 14.
Headset Jack—connects an optional
headset (available at your local RadioShack
store) for hands-free convenience. See
“Headset Installation” on Page 32.
Toll-Saver—lets you avoid unnecessary
charges when you call by long distance to
check your messages. See “Setting the Ring
Time” on Page 21.
IMPORTANT
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box on that page with the corresponding icon for
pertinent information.
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— Warning
— Important
— Caution
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
© 2003 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by
RadioShack Corporation.
ENERGYSTAR and the ENERGYSTAR certification mark
are registered US marks.
11. Slots and openings in the telephone’s cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. To protect the telephone from
overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.
CONTENTS
(continued)
Setting a Personal
Security Code (PIN) ..... 21
Setting the Ring Time .. 21
Selecting the message
Record Time ................ 22
Setting the Message
Alert tone ...................... 23
Selecting the
Language ..................... 24
Setting Your Outgoing
Message (Greeting) ..... 25
Using Your Answering
System ............................ 27
Additional Information ........ 32
Installing the Optional
Beltclip ............................ 32
Headset Installation ........ 32
Troubleshooting .................. 33
Care ................................... 35
Important Information ......... 35
FCC Statement .................. 35
Surge Protection ............. 36
12. This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your local power
company.
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where the cord
will be stepped on.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
16. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the product is subsequently used.
17. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified services personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power cord plug is damaged or
frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the product.
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• If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions.
18. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions because improper
adjustments of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.
19. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
20. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
21. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There may be
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
22. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak
while in the vicinity of the leak.
BATTERY SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
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TO REDUCETHE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY, READ
AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
• Use only the appropriate type and size battery
pack specified in the instruction manual
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provided for this product.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire.The
cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handing the battery pack in
order not to short it with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
As an ENERGYSTAR Partner,
RadioShack Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGYSTAR
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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• Charge the battery pack provided with or
identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the instruction manual provided for
this product.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between
the battery pack and battery charger.
SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT
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Cordless phones such as
this one require AC power
to operate. When the AC
power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming
calls using your phone. To
be safe, you should also
have a phone that does not
need AC power to operate
(not a cordless phone) so
you can still make and
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 2.4 GHz
Cordless Telephone. Your telephone provides
excellent clarity and range and a digital answering
system into one space-saving device. The 2.4 GHz
band provides superior audio quality and extended
range.
receive calls if there is an
AC power failure.
The digital answering system provides clear reliable
messaging with call screening, day/time stamp, call
counter, remote access and instant skip or replay
When AC power is lost, the
phone loses the security
access-protection code
connection between the
base and the handset.
When power is restored,
put the handset on the base
briefly to restore this
messaging.
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READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone to conform to federal
regulations and you can connect it to most phone
lines. However, each device that you connect to the
telephone line draws power from the line. We refer
to this power draw as the phone’s ringer
connection.
equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the
bottom of your phone.
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 (three in rural areas), your phones might
not ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove one
of the devices from the line.
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The digital answering system stores up to 13
minutes of messages on a computer chip and
records each message’s day and time. This gives
you advanced capabilities over tape-based
answering machines:
• You can delete individual messages and save
the rest.
• There are no tapes to bother with and no tape
mechanisms to wear out.
The remote operation feature lets you operate your
answering system from a touch-tone phone (or from
a rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer).
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the phone on a desk or table, mount
it on a standard wall plate, or directly on a wall.
Choose a location that is:
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CAUTION
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You must use a
Class 2 power
source that
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• near an AC outlet
supplies 9V DC and
delivers at least 350 mA.
Its center tip must be set
to positive and its plug
must fit the phone's DC
IN 9V jack. The supplied
adapter meets these
specifications. Using an
adapter that does not
meet these
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery, electrical
appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets,
wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors
• away from other cordless phones
You can try different locations to see which
specifications could
damage the phone or
the adapter.
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provides the best performance.
Your telephone connects directly to a modular
telephone line jack. If your telephone wiring does
not have a modular jack, you can update the wiring
yourself using jacks and adapters (available at your
local RadioShack store or online at
RadioShack.com), or have the telephone company
update the wiring for you. You must use compatible
modular jacks that are compliant with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall plate).
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Always connect the AC
adapter to the phone
before you connect it to
AC power. When you
finish, disconnect the
adapter from AC power
before you disconnect it
from the phone.
On a Desk Top
TEL LINE
DC IN 9V
1. Plug one end of the
supplied long
modular cord into the
TEL LINE jack on the
base’s back.
2. Plug the modular
cord’s other end into
a modular telephone
line jack.
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug
into the DC IN 9V jack on the back.
4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain
relief slot on the base’s bottom.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
On a Wall Plate or Wall
To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need
two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the
keyhole slots on the base. Drill two holes 315/16
inches apart. Thread a screw into each hole, letting
the heads extend about 1/8 inch.
1. Insert the two tabs at
the top of the narrow
end of the supplied
bracket into the base’s
upper tab slots, then
press down on the
bracket’s latches and
insert them into the
lower slots.
2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord
(short for a wall plate, long for direct wall
mounting) into the TEL LINE jack on the base’s
back.
3. Insert the
DC IN 9V
TEL LINE
supplied AC
adapter’s barrel
plug into the DC
IN 9V jack.
4. Route the
adapter and
modular cords
through the
base’s grooves.
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5. For a wall plate, plug the modular cord’s other
end into the wall plate jack, then align the
base’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs
and slide the base downward to secure it.
For direct wall
mounting, align
the base’s
keyhole slots with
the mounting
screws and slide
the base
downward to
secure it.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
7. Press and lift out the handset
holder, flip it over as shown, then
snap it back into place so it holds
the handset.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a
vertical position.
CONNECTING, CHARGING AND
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
The phone comes with a rechargeable Ni-Cd
(nickel-cadmium) battery pack installed in the
handset, but not connected. Before using your
phone, you must connect the battery pack, then
charge it for about 24 hours.
1. Press down and slide off the battery pack
compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment.
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3. Plug the battery
pack’s connector into
the socket in the
compartment. The
connector fits only
one way.
IMPORTANT
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Be sure the battery pack is
properly connected before
you try to charge it. The
CHARGE/IN USE indicator
lights when the handset is
on the base even if the
battery pack is not
4. Put the battery pack
in the compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the handset on
the base, face up or down. The base’s CHARGE/IN
connected properly.
USE indicator lights.
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Recharge the battery pack when TALK/BATT LOW
Ô NOTE Ô
LED flashes.Ô
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If the phone does not
work, recharge the
battery pack. (The
battery power might be
too low for the display to
operate.)
When you first use the phone after charging or
recharging the battery pack, the phone might not
work and you might hear error beeps. If this
happens, while holding find hs, place the handset to
the base for about 5 seconds to change the security
access-protection code.
If the battery pack
becomes weak during a
call, the handset beeps
and TALK/BATT LOW
LED flashes. When this
happens, you cannot
make a call on the
Using a pencil eraser, clean the charging contacts
on the handset and the base about once a month.
About once a month, fully discharge the battery
pack by keeping the handset off the base until
TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes. Otherwise, the
battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.
phone until you recharge
the battery pack.
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If the battery pack is
completely discharged
or the base loses power
while the handset is
away from it, place the
handset on the base to
change the security
access-protection code.
If it was the handset that
lost power, recharge the
battery pack.
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The supplied battery pack should last about a year.
If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more
than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it
with a new 3.6V, 600 mAh battery pack with a
connector that fits the socket in the battery
compartment. You can order a replacement battery
pack through your local RadioShack store (or online
at RadioShack.com). Install the new battery pack
and charge it for about 24 hours. o
If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take
the phone to your local RadioShack for assistance.
WARNING
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Dispose of the old battery
pack promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury it (see
“Battery Safety Instructions”
on Page 4 for additional
information on proper
Recycling Ni-Cd Batteries.
battery handling).
The EPA certified RBRC® Battery
Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack
is voluntarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken
out of service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to
placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in
your area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-
843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your
area. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is
part of the company’s commitment to preserving
our environment and conserving our natural
resources.
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If you are not sure of
your dialing system,
make a trial call. If the
call connects, leave the
setting as is, otherwise
set for pulse dialing.
If your phone system
requires pulse dialing
and you need to send
the standard tones for
certain situations during
a call, you may “switch-
over” to tone dialing
(refer to “Tone Dialing
Switch-over” on page
13).
CHOOSING THE DIALING MODE
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Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends
standard tones through the phone lines. However,
some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as
in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing.
Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as
follows:
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1. Press and hold the FLASH until you hear a
confirmation tone.
2. To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press #.
Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing, press
∗/tone.
You hear a confirmation tone to indicate the
setting is complete.
OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
Even when you turn off the base’s ringer, you can
still make or receive calls using this phone.
Telephones on the same line and the handset (if its
ringer is not turned off) still ring when there is an
incoming call.
Action
Handset On Base
Handset Off Base
To
receive
a call
Press talk/FLASH,
any number, ∗/tone
or #.
Pick up the handset
(Auto Talk).
1)Pick up the handset. 1)Press talk.
2)Press talk.
The TALK/BATT
The TALK/BATT
LOW LED flashes
and turns on.
3)Listen for the dial
tone.
LOW LED flashes
and turns on.
2)Listen for the dial
tone.
To
make a
call
3)Dial the number.
4)Dial the number.
To hang Press end or return the handset to the base
up
(Auto Standby).
1)Pick up the handset. 1)Press talk.
2)Press talk.
3)Listen for the dial
tone.
4)Press REDIAL/
PAUSE.
2)Listen for the dial
tone.
3)Press REDIAL/
PAUSE.
To
redial
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ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER
AND EARPIECE VOLUME
Handset Ringer Tone
When the phone is in standby mode, press VOL/
RING repeatedly to listen to the two ringer tone
options.
Earpiece Volume
The handset earpiece volume settings (Low,
Medium and High) can only be adjusted during a
call. Press VOL/RING repeatedly to select Low,
Medium and High. When you hang up, the phone
keeps the last volume setting selected.
Temporarily Mute Ringer
If the handset is off the base, simply press end to
temporarily mute the incoming ring. The ringer will
sound with the next incoming call.
REDIAL
The REDIAL/PAUSE key redials the last number
dialed. The redialed number can be up to 24 digits
long.
TONE DIALING SWITCH-OVER
Some telephone companies use equipment that
requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as
rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing
digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the
call. For example, entering your bank account
number after you have called your bank. Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
The tone feature only
applies when the dial
mode is set to pulse.
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Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode.
Once your call connects, press ∗/tone. Enter the
desired number. These digits will be sent as tone
dialing. Once the call ends, the tone mode is
canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.
This special number can
be stored in a memory
location. This is referred
to as Chain Dialing (See
page 15).
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TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE
During a call, as you begin to move your handset
too far from your base unit, your call will terminate
within 1 minutes.
SELECTING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL
If you encounter interference while using your
phone, you can manually change the phone’s
channel for clear operation. This function works
only when the phone is in use.
Press CHANNEL. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes,
indicating the phone is changing to another
channel.
PAGE
To locate the handset (while it’s off the base), press
find hs on the base. The handset beeps for 60
seconds.Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
Page
Paging is canceled when pressing any handset key,
find hs on the base or the handset is returned to the
base.
Paging is also canceled
when the phone receives
an incoming call.
Flash and Call Waiting
You must subscribe
FLASH AND CALL WAITING
through your local
telephone company to
receive Call Waiting
Service.
If you have “Call Waiting” service and a call waiting
tone sounds while you are on a call, press FLASH to
accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then
you will hear the new caller. To return to the original
caller, press FLASH again.Ô
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MEMORY DIALING
Ô NOTE Ô
Storing Phone Numbers
In Memory
STORING PHONE NUMBERS IN
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In memory dialing
operation, you must
press a key within 30
seconds. Otherwise, an
error tone will sound and
the phone will return to
standby.
If you return the handset
to the base, the phone
will also return to
MEMORY
Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using
just a few key presses. Your phone stores up to 10
numbers in the handset. Ô
1. When the phone is in the stand-by mode, press
MEM. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes.
2. Enter the phone number, up to 20 digits. If a
pause is needed during the dialing sequence,
press REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a pause. Each
pause counts as a digit and represents a two
second delay in time between digits as they are
sent.
standby.
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The pause feature is
useful for long distance
calling, credit card
dialing, or sequences
that require a pause
between digits.
3. Press MEM again.
4. Enter the memory location (0 - 9) on the
keypad. A tone indicates that the number is
stored. If you enter a number in a location that
has a previously stored number it will overwrite
the existing number without warning.
The pause key counts
as one digit. Pressing
REDIAL/PAUSE more
than once increases the
length of pause between
numbers.
Making Calls With
Memory Dialing
MAKING CALLS WITH MEMORY
DIALING
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To exit the memory
function without dialing,
press end. The handset
returns to standby.
1. Press talk, then press MEM. Ô
2. Enter the memory location (0 - 9) on the
keypad. The stored number is automatically
dialed. Ô
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If you select a memory
location that does not
have a stored number,
an error tone sounds
and the phone will not
dial.
CHAIN DIALING
The memory locations on the handset are not
limited to phone numbers. You can also store a
group of numbers (up to 20 digits) that you need to
enter once your call connects. This is referred to as
Chain Dialing.
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An example of this is a bank account number. Once
you have called your bank, and are prompted to
enter the account number, press MEM and the
location number where the special number has
been stored.
Store your special number in memory as you would
store a phone number. (See “Storing Phone
Numbers in Memory” on Page 15.)
ERASING A STORED NUMBER FROM
MEMORY
1. Press MEM twice.
2. Press the memory location (0-9).You hear a
confirmation tone and the stored number is
erased from memory.
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s number (police
department, fire department, ambulance) and you
choose to test the stored number, make the test call
during the late evening or early morning hours to
avoid peak demand periods. Also, remain on the
line to explain the reason for your call.
ONE-TOUCH SPEED DIAL
You can store your most frequently dialed number
in the One-touch Speed Dial location. The One-
touch Speed Dial allows you to dial a number with
one key press. (There is no need to press talk. The
phone will automatically dial the number stored.)
STORING THE SPEED DIAL
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Ô NOTE Ô
1. When the phone is in the standby mode, press
Number stored in Speed
Dial is independent from
the numbers stored in
Memory Dial.
MEM. The TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes.
2. Enter the phone number, up to 20 digits.
3. Press MEM again.
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4. To actually store a number, press SPEED DIAL.
A tone indicates that the number is stored. If
there is a number already stored, the new
number will be overwritten without warning.
MAKING CALLS WITH THE SPEED
Ô NOTE Ô
DIAL
If the Speed Dial does not
have a stored number, the
handset will beep rapidly
and the phone will not dial.
When the phone is in the standby mode, simply
press SPEED DIAL. The number stored in the Speed
Dial memory location is instantly dialed. Ô
DELETING THE SPEED DIAL
1. Press MEM twice.
2. Press SPEED DIAL. You hear a confirmation
tone and the stored number is erased.
THE INTEGRATED
ANSWERING DEVICE
The phone has a built-in answering system that
answers and records incoming calls. You can also
use your answering system to record a
conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to
announce a special outgoing message to callers
when you’re away from your phone.
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FEATURES
• Digital Tapeless
Recording
• Time and Day
Announcement
• 13 minutes of
Recording Time
• Remote Message
Retrieval
• Call Screening
• Toll Saver
• Selectable
Outgoing
• Conversation
Recording
Messages
• Voice Prompts for
Guidance
• Voice Memo
(Bi-lingual Announcement Option)
Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly
review, save, or delete the messages you choose.
You will never have to worry about a tape wearing
out, jamming, or resetting improperly.
The Integrated Answering System is easy and
convenient to use, but please read through all of
the instructions carefully.
TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
ON/OFF
1. To turn the answering system on, press
ANSWER.
“Answering system is on” and the current
greeting message will be played and you will
hear a confirmation tone.The message counter
displays the number of messages stored in
memory. If the display flashes, then there are
new messages waiting for you.
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2. To turn the answering system off, press
ANSWER again. After the announcement
“Answering system is off” the message counter
display will no longer be illuminated.
SETTING UP YOUR ANSWERING
SYSTEM
Using the Menu Mode
The Menu mode allows you to set the following
Answering System functions. Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
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For your convenience,
voice prompts will guide
you through the menu
mode.
• To scroll through the
menu options,
repeatedly press clock/
menu. The system
returns to standby after
the last menu option.
You hear a
After the setting, press
to exit the menu
mode, or clock/menu to
move to the next menu
option. Or the system
automatically returns to
standby in 10 seconds
after the setting.
confirmation tone to
indicate standby mode.
• If any of the following
occurs during menu
setup, the operation is
canceled. Start over
with the menu function
prior to the interruption.
•
You have 5 seconds of
idle time just after the
first and last guidance of
each menu setting.
- Press talk
- Press
- 10 second lapse of
time
- Receive a call
• The idle time default setting is 10 seconds. If
the base remains idle for 10 seconds, an error
tone sounds and the system returns to standby.
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Setting the Time
The clock on the answering system starts when
power is supplied to the base. Follow these steps to
set the clock to the correct time. Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
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Normally the idle time for
the menu mode is 10
seconds before the
system returns to
standby. However for
setting the time, the idle
time is extended to two
minutes.
1. Press clock/menu.
The system announces “Time”, the current time
and the guidance for setting the time.
2. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂ until the correct day is announced. The
numbers [ ] through [ ] are displayed on the
base.
Press and hold SELECT/
VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/
VOLUME/ꢂto quickly
scroll through the
3. Press set to select the day.
numbers on the display.
4. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂuntil you hear the correct hour setting. The
numbers [ ] through [ ] are displayed on the
base as each hour is announced.
5. Press set to select the hour.
6. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂuntil you hear the correct minute setting.The
numbers [ ] through [ ] are displayed on the
base as each minute is announced.
7. Press set to select the minute.
8. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂuntil you hear the correct AM or PM setting.
The message counter displays [ ] or [ ].
9. Press set to select the AM/PM setting.
You hear a confirmation tone, then the
announcement “Time” and the time and day are
announced for your review. After a few seconds,
the system announces “To set security code, press
menu again”.
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Setting a Personal Security Code (PIN)
To play your messages from a remote location, you
need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification
Number (PIN) code (01-99). To select a PIN,
perform the following steps: Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
The PIN code is set to “80”
when you purchase your
phone.
1. Press clock/menu twice in standby mode.
“Security code” and the current PIN code is
announced as it is displayed on the base.
Then the system announces the guidance for
setting the PIN code.
2. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂuntil the desired number appears.
3. Press set to select the PIN code.You hear a
confirmation tone, then the announcement
“Security code” and the new PIN code is
announced. After a few seconds, the system
announces “To set ring time, press menu
again”.
Setting the Ring Time
The ring time setting allows you to set the number
of rings the caller hears before your answering
system plays the outgoing message. You can set
the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings.
Set to
(Toll Saver) so the answering system
picks up after two rings if you have new messages,
and after four rings if there are none. This way, if
you make a long distance call to check your
messages, you can hang up after the second ring to
avoid billing charges.
1. Press clock/menu three times in standby mode.
You hear “Ring time” and the current ring time
([ ] 2, [ ] 4, [ ] 6, [ ] Toll saver), and it is
displayed on the base. Then you hear the
guidance for setting the ring time.
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2. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂuntil the desired ring time appears.
3. Press set to select the new ring time.You hear
a confirmation tone, then the announcement
“Ring time” and the new ring time is
announced. After a few seconds, the system
announces “To set record time, press menu
again”.
Selecting the message Record Time
You have three record time options. The options “1
minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration for recording
the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers
the call with the preset greeting or your personal
greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a
message.
1. Press clock/menu four times in standby mode.
You hear “Record time” and the current
recording time ([ ] 1 minute, [ ] 4 minutes, [
Announce only, No recording), and it is
displayed on the base. Then you hear the
guidance for setting the record time.
]
2. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂuntil the desired time appears.
3. Press set to select the new recording time.You
hear a confirmation tone, then the
announcement “Record time” and new
recording time is announced. After a few
seconds, the system announces “To set
message alert, press menu again”.
ꢂ
Announce only feature
The announce only feature plays a prerecorded
outgoing message “Hello, no one is available to
take your call. Please call again.”, and it will not
allow the caller to leave a message. To set
“Announce only”, follow the steps above. The
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outgoing message automatically switches to
announce only message.
To scroll between the prerecorded message or your
own personal greeting, press greeting when the
outgoing message is played. If you want to use your
own greeting, or want to change your greeting to
omit the prompt “to leave a message”, refer to
“Recording a personal outgoing message”
(Greeting) on page 25.
Setting the Message Alert tone
Message Alert feature lets you know you have new
messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you
set the Message Alert to On and when a new
message is received, the alert tone will sound every
15 seconds.
1. Press clock/menu five times in standby mode.
You hear “Message alert” and the current
setting ([ ] Off or [ ] On), and it is displayed
on the base. Then you hear the guidance for
setting the message alert.
2. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂto select [ ] or [ ].
3. Press set to select the new setting.You hear a
confirmation tone, then the announcement
“Message Alert” and the current setting you
have selected is announced. After a few
seconds, the system announces “To set
language, press menu again”. When the first
new message is received, the beeping tone will
begin to sound.
Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any
key.
1. To quickly turn Message Alert tone off, press
any key on the base unit and the tone will
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automatically deactivate. To reset, go back into
the menu setup mode (steps 1 - 3 on page 23).
Turning Message Alert tone Off when you’re away
from your phone.
1. When all new messages are played back
using the remote playback feature (see page
30) the Message Alert tone will automatically
deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all
messages are played back.
Selecting the Language
The answering system voice announcements can
be heard in English or French.
To choose the language of the answering system
voice announcements:
1. Press clock/menu six times in standby mode.
You hear the announcement “Language,
English” followed by the guidance for setting
the language. The current setting ( or
appears on the base.
)
2. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂto select the desired language.
3. Press set. A confirmation tone is heard along
with the setting in the language selected.
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Setting Your Outgoing Message
(Greeting)
When you receive a call, the answering system
automatically plays either a preset message or your
own greeting.
ꢂ
Preset message
The following message is prerecorded:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please
leave a message after the tone.”
ꢂ
Recording a personal outgoing message
(Greeting) Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
You can record a
greeting up to 30
seconds long.
•
•
1. Press and hold greeting.
You hear the announcement “Record Greeting”
and a confirmation tone. [ ] flashes on the
message counter.
Position yourself as near
to the base as possible
and speak clearly when
recording your outgoing
message.
2. Start recording your message.You have 30
seconds, and the message counter starts to
count down [ ] to [ ] every second.
•
•
See “Selecting the
message Record Time”,
page 22 how to set the
announce only feature.
3. When you are finished recording your greeting,
press greeting,
or set. You hear a
confirmation tone, and then your greeting plays
back for you.
To delete the personal
Greeting, press DELETE
during the
announcement and the
system announces
“Greeting has been
deleted”.
ꢂ
messages
Choosing between the two outgoing
Press greeting. Then press greeting again when the
outgoing message is played. This switches
between the prerecorded greeting or the personal
greeting. After finishing playing back the message,
a confirmation tone is heard.
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Setting the base ringer volume
You have three ringer options. One allows you to
turn the ringer off. The other two are volume
levels.Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
Setting the base ringer
volume
When you have set the
base ringer to off and the
handset is on the base, you
will still hear the ringer from
the handset.
1. Press ringer.
You hear the ringer at the current volume level
([ ] High, [ ] Low, [ ] off) (if you set the base
ringer volume to off, “Ringer off” is announced)
and it is displayed on the base.
Adjusting the speaker
volume level
When you press SELECT/
VOLUME/ꢁat 9 or SELECT/
VOLUME/ꢂat 0, an error
tone sounds.
2. Press ringer until the desired ringer option
appears.
3. The system displayed new ringer volume.
Temporarily Mute the Base Ringer
Press
to temporarily mute the incoming ring.
The ringer will sound with the next incoming call.
Adjusting the speaker volume level
You can adjust the volume of the base speaker by
pressing SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁor SELECT/VOLUME/
ꢂon the base. Press SELECT/VOLUME/ꢁfor
louder or SELECT/VOLUME/ꢂfor softer during the
base speaker is being used except for menu mode.
Ô
The numbers
indicating the volume levels.
and being the loudest.
-
are displayed on the base
being the softest
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USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM
The message counter displays the number of
messages stored in memory. If the display flashes,
then there are new messages waiting for you. The
flashing number represents the number of new
messages, not total messages. This phone is
designed to play your new messages first. After you
play all your new messages, you can then play your
old messages. Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
•
When the answering
system is full, [ ] is
displayed on the base,
and the system
announces “No
remaining time”. You
should delete some
messages so that the
system can record new
messages.(Refer to
“Deleting a message” on
page 28.)
Playing your messages
1. Press
.
The system announces the number of new and
old messages.The LED displays the number of
new messages, and the number flashes. The
day and time that each message was received
are announced after the message is played.
The message counter displays the number of
current messages stored.
•
To stop playing your
messages, press
again at any time.
When all new messages have been played,
you hear a confirmation tone and an
announcement “End of messages”.The system
returns to standby.
2. After you have reviewed your new messages,
you can play your old messages by again
pressing
. Once you have listened to a new
message, it becomes an old message. The old
messages will be played in the order in which
they were received.
Repeating a message
1. Press
to review your messages. The
number of stored messages are announced.
2. After a message has played for a few seconds,
press ꢃto replay the message. If you have
several messages, press ꢃrepeatedly until
you return to the message you want to replay.
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3. Press
at any time to stop reviewing
messages and return to standby.The message
counter shows the number of messages stored
in memory.
To quickly scroll backwards through a message,
press and hold ꢃ.
Skipping a message
1. Press
to review your messages. The
number of messages is announced.
2. Press ꢄat anytime to skip to the next
message.
Each time ꢄis pressed, the system scans
forward one message. If you have several
messages, press ꢄrepeatedly to find the
message you want to play.
3. Press
at any time to stop reviewing your
messages and return to standby.The message
counter shows the number of messages stored
in memory.
To quickly scroll forward through a message, press
and hold ꢄ.
Deleting a message
To maintain maximum record time, delete the old
messages.
1. Press
to review your messages.
Ô NOTE Ô
When you press DELETE,
you are permanently
2. Press DELETE anytime during the message to
delete. Ô
deleting the message.
Once deleted, the message
cannot be replayed.
3. You hear a confirmation tone and the message
is deleted.
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You can also delete all the messages.
Ô NOTE Ô
The voice memo
function is completely
independent of the
greeting message.
The voice memo
messages are recorded
as incoming messages.
1. Press DELETE in standby mode.
•
•
You hear an announcement “To delete all
messages, press delete again”.
2. Press DELETE again.
You hear a confirmation tone and
is
displayed on the base. All the messages are
deleted.
IMPORTANT
!
!
Every state has different
regulations governing the
recording of conversations
over the telephone. Be sure
to check your local, state
and federal laws before
using this product to record
any telephone conversation
in order to determine that
your use is in compliance
with such laws or
When you try to delete all messages without first
listening to your new messages, you hear several short
beeps followed by an announcement “Please playback
all messages”. This protects you from accidentally
erasing messages you have not yet reviewed.
Voice memo
The voice memo function allows the user to record
messages (up to 4 minutes). Ô
guidelines.
1. Press and hold memo rec.
Ô NOTE Ô
You hear an announcement “Record memo
message” and a tone. [ ] flashes on the
message counter.
•
•
A recorded conversation
is treated as a typical
message and will be
added to the stored
messages.
2. Start your recording.
When recording a
3. When you have finished, press
, memo rec
conversation, all dialing
features except for flash
operation (see page 14)
are disabled. Stop
recording if you need to
enable any other
handset keys.
If you receive a call
waiting tone while
recording a conversation,
press FLASH to accept
the waiting call. The
recording feature
continues recording the
new call. The original call
is put on hold.
or set to stop recording.You hear a
confirmation tone and the system returns to
standby.
Recording a conversation
You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation
while you are using your phone.
•
Ô
!
1. During a conversation from the handset, press
and hold memo rec. The unit begins recording
and [ ] flashes on the message counter.
A beep that can be heard by both parties,
sounds during recording.
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2. To stop recording, press
hear a confirmation tone.
or memo rec. You
Remote access away from home
Ô NOTE Ô
You can operate your answering system from a
remote location using any touch-tone telephone.
Use this function to check for recorded messages,
to play or delete messages, even to record a new
greeting message. Ô
•
The system will only
playback messages for
four minutes and then it
returns to command
waiting mode. To
continue playing your
messages, press 0 then
2 again within 15
1. Call your telephone number.
2. During the greeting message, press 0 and
enter your PIN code. (See “Setting a Personal
Security Code”, page 21).
seconds.
•
You must enter a
command within 15
3. The answering system announces the current
time and the number of messages stored in
memory. Then you hear “To play incoming
messages, press 02. For help, press 10”.
seconds of entering
command waiting mode
or the answering system
automatically hangs up
and returns to standby.
4. You may continue to listen to the Help
Guidance, or you may select a command from
the following chart. Ô
Command
Function
0 then 1 Repeat a Message
0 then 2
Playing Incoming Messages
0 then 3 Skipping a Message
0 then 4 Deleting a Message
0 then 5 Stop Operation
0 then 6 Answering System On
0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop*
0 then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop*
0 then 9 Answer System Off
1 then 0
Help Guidance
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*For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record
function, the first time you enter the corresponding
command, it starts the Recording function. If you
want to stop the recording, enter the command
again.
5. After all of the Help Guidance prompts have
played, you hear intermittent beeps indicating
that the system is in the command waiting
mode.You may enter another command at this
time from the chart.
6. When you are finished, hang up to exit the
system. The answering system automatically
returns to standby.
Turn on the answering system remotely
If you have forgotten to turn on your answering
system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-
tone telephone.
1. Call your telephone number.
2. Wait ten rings until the system answers.You
hear a beep.
3. Press 0 and then enter your PIN code. The
answering system announces the current time
and the number of messages stored in
memory.You hear “To play incoming
messages, press 02. For help, press 10”.
4. Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering system
On.You hear the outgoing message and a
confirmation tone.
5. Hang up the phone and subsequent calls will
be answered by the system.
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL
BELTCLIP
To attach the beltclip
Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the
handset. Press down until it clicks.
To remove the beltclip
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs
from the holes.
HEADSET INSTALLATION
You can connect an optional headset with a 3/32-
inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact RadioShack for a
suitable headset.
To connect the headset, open the rubber cover on
the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s
plug into the jack.
When you finish using the headset, disconnect it
from the handset and close the rubber cover to
protect the jack.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple
steps first .
Problem
Solution
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall
outlet.
The CHARGE/IN USE
LED won’t illuminate
when the handset is
placed on the base.
Make sure the handset is properly seated on the base.
Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are
clean.
Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
Move the handset and/or base to a different location away
from metal objects or appliances and try again.
The audio sounds weak
and/or scratchy.
Press CHANNEL in the Talk mode to help eliminate
background noise.
Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.
Check both ends of the telephone line cord.
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall
outlet.
Can’t make or receive
calls.
Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it
Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.
The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 24
hours.
The handset doesn’t ring
or receive a page.
The handset may be too far from the base unit.
Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers,
remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems,
intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
appliances.
Severe noise
interference.
Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.
Make sure the base unit is plugged in.
The answering system
does not work.
Make sure the answering system is turned on.
Set the record time to either the one minute or four minute
option.
Cannot record any
messages.
The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved
messages.
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Problem
Solution
The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to
leave a brief message.
Messages are
incomplete.
The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved
messages.
After a power failure, the
outgoing message is
deleted.
Record your personal outgoing message again. The default
message should remain.
No sound on the base
unit speaker during call
monitoring or message
playback.
Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit.
Make sure you’re using the correct PIN code.
Cannot access remote
call-in features from
another
Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can transmit
the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to
use another phone to access your messages.
touch-tone phone.
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line
work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the
problem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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CARE
Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Use and store the phone only in
normal 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.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal
components can cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your phone is not
performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the
phone company can ask you to disconnect your
phone until you have resolved the problem.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
This telephone has been tested and found to
comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
FCC STATEMENT
Your telephone compiles with Part 68 of the FCC
Rules.Upon request, you must provide the phone’s
FCC registration number and REN to your phone
company. These numbers are on the base unit.
Your phone is not intended to be used with party-
line systems. Connection to party line service is
subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission for information. Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
You must not connect your
telephone to:
•
•
coin-operated systems
most electronic key
phone systems
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We have designed your phone to conform to federal
regulations, and you can connect it to most
telephone lines. However, each phone (and each
device, such as a telephone or answering machine)
that you connect to the telephone line draws power
from the telephone line. We refer to this power draw
as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN
on the back of your phone.
If you use more than one phone or other device on
the line, add up all of the RENs. If the total is more
than five (three in rural areas), your telephones
might not ring. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove a device from the line.
In the unlikely event that your phone causes
problems on the phone line, the phone company
can temporarily discontinue 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.
Ô NOTE Ô
Some cordless telephones
operate on frequencies that
might cause interference to
nearby TVs and VCRs. To
minimize or prevent such
interference, the base of
the cordless telephone
Also, the phone company can make changes to its
lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that
could affect the operation of this phone. The
telephone company notifies you of these changes in
advance, so you can take the necessary steps to
prevent interruption of your telephone service. Ô
should not be placed near
or on top of a TV or VCR.
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 telephone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if
you live in an area that has severe electrical storms,
we suggest that you unplug your phone when
storms approach to reduce the possibility of
damage.
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NOTES
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NOTES
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack 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 LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY 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 WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, 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 exclusion or limi-
tation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair 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 prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned 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 instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess 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.
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