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10 Number Memory Dialing — stores 10 numbers in memory
for easy dialing. See “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. See “Connecting, Charging and Replacing the
Battery Pack” on Page 10.
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 the Channel” on
Page 13.
Headset Jack — connects an optional headset (available
at your local RadioShack store) for hands-free
convenience. See “Using a Headset” on Page 14.
Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unnecessary charges when
you call by long distance to check your messages. See
“Using the Toll-Saver” on Page 24.
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone. Your
telephone uses the 2.4 GHz band for less interference. Its headset jack lets you
connect an optional handset for handsfree convenience.
The digital answering system provides clear reliable messaging with call screening,
day/time stamp, call counter, remote access and instant skip or replay messaging.
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RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by
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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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to Know ............................ 2
Lightning ....................... 2
Important
Safety Instructions ........... 3
Battery
Safety Instructions ........... 6
Read This Before
Installation .................... 6
Installation ....................... 7
Mounting the Phone ..... 7
Connecting, Charging and
Replacing the
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Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in
the manufacture of your telephone equipment, and
safety is a major factor in its design. However,
safety is also your responsibility.
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Battery Pack ............... 10
Setting the
When using your telephone equipment, always
follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of
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Dialing Mode .............. 11
Setting the Handset’s
Ringer Tone ................ 12
Turning the Base’s Ringer
On/Off ......................... 12
Telephone Operation ..... 13
Making and
Read all
fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.
the included safety and operating instructions
before using your equipment.
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Selecting the Channel 13
Adjusting the
product and in the operating instructions.
Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Handset Volume ......... 13
Using FLASH .............. 13
Using Redial ............... 14
Using Tone Services on a
Pulse Line ................... 14
Paging ........................ 14
Using a Headset ......... 14
Memory Dialing .......... 15
Answering System
Operation ....................... 16
Using the
Menu Button ............... 16
Setting the Day/Time .. 17
Setting the
Water and Moisture — Do not use this product
near water (for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool).
Mounting Accessories — Do not place this
product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for mounting, and use a recommended
mounting accessory.
Number of Rings ........ 17
Setting the
Record Time ............... 18
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Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet
provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and
protect from overheating. Do not block or cover
these openings, and do not place the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place
the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless it provides proper
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Heat — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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Setting the
Message Alert Tone .... 18
Selecting the
Power Sources — Operate this product using only
the power source indicated on its marking label. If
you are not sure of your home's power type, consult
your product dealer or local power company.
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Outgoing Message ..... 19
Recording/Deleting an
Outgoing Message ..... 20
Setting the System to
Answer Calls .............. 20
Screening Calls .......... 20
Recording
Incoming Messages ... 21
Recording a Memo ..... 21
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Polarization — This product is equipped with a
polarized AC line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit in the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn't fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.
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Conversation .............. 21
Playing Messages ...... 22
Adjusting the
Volume ....................... 23
Deleting Messages ..... 23
Remote Operation ...... 23
Using
Remote Commands ... 24
Troubleshooting ............. 26
Care ............................... 27
FCC Statement .............. 27
Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply
cords so they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed on or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings, as they
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may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
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following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.
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• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
Lightning — Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm, as there
might be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
Gas Leak
— Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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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
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read
and follow these instructions.
• Use only the required size and type of
batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They can
explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive, can cause damage to
the eyes or skin, and can be toxic if swallowed.
receive calls if there is an
AC power failure.
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
• Be careful when handling batteries in order not
to short them with conducting materials such
as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor can overheat and cause burns.
• Charge the batteries provided with or identified
for use with this product only in accordance
with the instructions and limitations specified in
this manual.
connection.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between
the batteries and battery charger.
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product.
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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
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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 16
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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Before using your phone, carefully peel the
protective film off the display. The film protects the
handset window during shipment and is not
necessary for use.
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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:
• near an AC outlet
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
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• away from electrical machinery, electrical
appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets,
wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors
• away from other cordless phones
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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).
Class 2 power
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source that
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
specifications could
damage the phone or
the adapter.
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1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord
into the TEL LINE jack on the base’s back.
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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.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a
modular telephone line jack.
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.
DC IN 9V
TEL LINE
5. Plug the adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
6. Lift the base’s antenna
to a vertical position.
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To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two
screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the
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1. 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.
2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug
into the DC IN 9V jack.
3. Route the adapter and modular cords through
the base’s grooves.
4. 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
DC IN 9V
TEL LINE
mounting screws
and slide the base
downward to
secure it.
5. Plug the adapter
into a standard AC
outlet.
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6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
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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.
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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
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1. Press down and slide off the battery pack
compartment cover.
connected properly.
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.
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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.)
4. Put the battery pack in the compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
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If the battery pack
becomes weak during a
call, the handset beeps
about every 3 seconds
and TALK/BATT flashes.
When this happens, you
cannot make a call on
the phone until you
recharge the battery
pack.
To charge the battery pack, place the handset on
the base, face up or down. The base’s CHARGE/IN
USE indicator lights.
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and TALK/BATT flashes. ±ý
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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
reset the security
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, return the handset to the base for about 5
seconds to reset the security access-protection
code.
access-protection code.
If it was the handset that
lost power, recharge the
battery pack.
Using a pencil eraser, clean the charging contacts
on the handset and the base about once a month.
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About once a month, fully discharge the battery
pack by keeping the handset off the base until
TALK/BATT flashes. Otherwise, the battery pack
loses its ability to fully recharge.
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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 6 for additional
information on proper
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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
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compartment. You can order a replacement battery
pack through your local RadioShack store (or online
at RadioShack.com). Install the new battery pack
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If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take
the phone to your local RadioShack for assistance.
Recycling
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(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
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Your phone is set for tone dialing. If you have pulse
service, change the dialing mode. If you are not
sure which type of service you have, do this test:
1. Lift the handset and press TALK, then listen for
a dial tone.
Canada. The RBRC
2. When you hear the dial tone, press any number
program provides a
other than 0.
convenient alternative to
placing used Ni-Cd
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone
service.
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
If the dial tone continues, you have pulse
service.
Once you have determined which type of service
you have, set the dialing mode.
1. Hold down FLASH until the phone beeps and
TALK/BATT flashes.
2. Press # to set the phone to pulse mode or
TONE/∗ to set the phone to tone mode.
conserving our natural
resources.
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If your phone system requires that you dial an
access code (9, for example) before you dial an
outside number, do not dial the access code.
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The phone exits setting mode if a call or page is
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If the battery power is too low, the dialing mode
might reset to tone. If you are on a pulse line and
cannot make a call, try resetting the dialing mode to
pulse.
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You can select either a high or low ringer tone
setting while the phone is not in use.
Lift the handset and press VOL/RING to hear the
current ringer setting. Repeatedly press VOL/RING
to select the desired ringer setting.
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You can set the base’s ringer to high or low, or turn
it off.
1. Press SET/RING. The phone’s currently set ring
sounds, and the current setting appears.
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The phone exits the setting
mode if you:
2. Repeatedly press SET/RING to change to the
desired setting. The system rings at the setting
and >_, Be, or E\ appears. When the ringer is set
to E\, the phone announces “Off.” ±ý
- wait more than 2 seconds
between key presses
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.
- receive an incoming call
- press PLAY/STOP
- press TALK on the
handset
If the phone exits the
setting mode, start again at
Step 1.
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To make a call, lift the handset and press TALK. To
answer a call, lift the handset. Or, if the handset is
not in place on the base, press TALK or any number
key, #, or *. TALK/BATT on the handset and
CHARGE/IN USE on the base light.
To end a call, place the handset on the base or
press END. TALK/BATT and CHARGE/IN USE turn
off.
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The phone scans 20 channels (frequency pairs
used between the base and the handset) and
automatically selects a clear channel when you
make or receive a call.
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during a call, press CH to select a different channel.
TALK/BATT flashes, followed by a brief pause as
your phone searches for a clear channel.
If the handset is too far from the base, the channel
might not change. Move closer to the base and try
again.
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To adjust the volume of the sound you hear through
the handset during a call, repeatedly press VOL/RING.
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FLASH performs the electronic equivalent of a
switchhook operation for special services, such as
Call Waiting. For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press FLASH to answer an incoming call without
disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again
to return to the first call.
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If you do not have any special phone services,
pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call.
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You can quickly dial the last number you dialed. Lift
the handset and press TALK, then press RDL/
PAUSE when you hear a dial tone. ±
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up to 24 digits, so you
can redial long-distance
as well as local
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Some special services, such as bank-by-phone,
require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you
can still use these special tone services. Dial the
service’s main number. When the service answers,
press TONE/∗. Any additional numbers you dial are
sent as tone signals.
numbers.
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holds pause entries (see
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Connecting a headset
disconnects the
handset’s earpiece and
microphone.
When you hang up, the phone automatically resets
to pulse dialing.
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handset also controls
the connected headset’s
volume.
To page the person who has the handset or to
locate the handset when the phone is not in use,
press PAGE on the base. The handset beeps for
about one minute. To stop it from beeping sooner,
press any key on the handset or return the handset
to the base. Press PAGE again to stop the paging at
the base.
If you place the handset
on the base to recharge
it while the headset is
connected, be sure the
handset seats properly.
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answer calls as usual
using the keys on the
handset.
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You can connect an optional headset with a / -
inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact RadioShack for a
suitable headset.
You can use an optional
handset holder
(available from
RadioShack) to hang the
handset on your belt for
greater convenience.
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. ±ý
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You can store up to 10 phone numbers in memory,
then dial a stored number by entering its memory
location number. You can also dial a number stored
in memory location number 1 by pressing SPEED
DIAL. Each number can be up to 16 digits.
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1. Lift the handset.
2. Press MEMORY. TALK/BATT blinks.
3. Enter the number and any tone or pause
entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse
Line” on Page 14 and “Entering a Pause”). ±
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An error tone sounds
and the phone exits the
programming mode if
you wait more than 30
seconds between
4. Press MEMORY again, then enter the memory
location number (0-9) where you want to store
the number. A tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.
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keypresses.
To replace a stored number, simply store a new one
in its place. Or, lift the handset and press MEMORY
twice. Then press the memory location number (0-
9) you want to clear. A tone sounds.
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Each tone or pause
entry uses one digit of
memory.
If you try to enter more
than 16 digits, the phone
beeps 5 times and exits
the programming mode.
Start over at Step 2 and
enter no more than 16
digits in Step 3.
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Some telephone systems require you to dial an
access code (9, for example) and wait for a second
dial tone before you can dial an outside number.
You can store the access code with the phone
number. However, you should also store a pause
after the access code to allow the outside line time
to connect.
Dialing a Memory
Number
If you select an empty
memory location, the phone
beeps 5 times.
To enter a 2-second pause, press RDL/PAUSE. You
can add more pause entries for a longer pause.
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To dial a number stored in memory, lift the handset
and press TALK. TALK/BATT lights. When you hear
a dial tone, press MEMORY and enter the memory
location number for the number you want to dial. ±
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To dial a number stored in memory location 1, press
SPEED DIAL. You do not have to press TALK when
you press SPEED DIAL.
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To quickly recall numbers for special services (such
as bank-by-phone), store each group of numbers in
its own memory location.
1. Dial the service’s main number.
2. When the next number is requested, press
MEMORY and enter the number for the location
where the additional information is stored.
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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.
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The phone exits menu
setting mode if you:
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presses (except when
you set the clock, for
which time-out is about 2
minutes)
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Use MENU on the base to select the various
function settings. Each time you press MENU, the
system announces the function and its current
setting. ±ý
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handset
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2
3
4
5
6
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If the phone exits the
setting mode, start again at
Step 1.
Remote operation Security Code
Number of rings before the system answers
Recording time for incoming messages
Message Alert
Exit the menu setting mode.
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You must set the day and time so the system can
record the correct day and time of each message.
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Enter each key press
within about 2 minutes.
Otherwise, the system
exits the time setting
process and you must
begin again with Step 1.
1. Press MENU once. The system announces
“Time,” then the currently set time, day, and the
day’s number (' for Sunday, ( for Monday, and
so on) appear.
If power fails, the clock
retains the current time.
When the power is
restored, it starts
counting again from the
time the power failed.
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2. Repeatedly press
on the base to move
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forward or
to move backward until the
correct day appears, then press SET/RING. The
system announces and displays the hour.
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until the correct
3. Repeatedly press
or
hour appears, then press SET/RING. The
system announces and displays the minutes.
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until the correct
4. Repeatedly press
or
minutes appear, then press SET/RING. The
system announces “AM” or “PM,” and 7 or F
appears.
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to choose AM or PM, then
5. Press
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press SET/RING. The system beeps and
announces “Time” then announces the
currently set day and time.
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You can select how long the system waits to
answer a call — 2, 4, or 6 rings, or toll-saver. If you
plan to check messages by long distance, set the
ring time to toll-saver (see “Using the Toll-Saver” on
Page 24).
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1. Press MENU three times. The system
announces “Ring time” followed by the current
setting. The current setting — (, *, ,, or jI (toll
saver) — displays.
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until the desired
2. Repeatedly press
number appears.
or
3. Press SET/RING to store the setting.
The system beeps and announces “Ring Time” and
the currently set ring time.
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You can set the recording time to ', *, or 7
(Announce Only)ýto determine how the system
records incoming messages.
When set to ' or *, the system plays the outgoing
message and lets callers leave a message up to 1
minute (for ') or 4 minutes (for *) long. When set to
7, the system plays the outgoing message but does
not let callers leave a message.
1. Press MENU four times. The system announces
“Record time” followed by the current setting.
The current setting — ', *, orý7 — appears.
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2. Repeatedly press
number appears.
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The system beeps and announces “Record Time”,
followed by the currently set record time.
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The Message Alert feature lets you know you have
new messages by sounding a short beeping tone.
When a new message is received with the message
alert on, the alert tone sounds every 15 seconds.
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1. Press MENU five times. The system announces
“Message Alert” followed by the current setting.
The current setting — E< (Off) or Ed — appears.
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2. Press
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3. Press SET/RING to store the setting. A beep
sounds, then the system announces “Message
Alert” followed by the new setting.
When the first new message is received, a beep
sounds.
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The Message Alert tone automatically stops when
you have listened to all the new messages.
To turn off the Message Alert tone sooner, press
any key on the base. The Message Alert tone
automatically sounds when the next message is
received.
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The system has two prerecorded outgoing
messages. One asks the caller to leave a message:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please
leave a message after the tone.” The system uses
this message when the recording time is set to ' or *
(see “Setting the Record Time” on Page 18).
The other announcement does not allow the caller
to leave a message: “Hello, no one is available to
take your call. Please call again.” The system uses
this message when the recording time is set to
Announce Only.
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“Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message”). When
you record your own outgoing message and select
it, the system uses it for all recording time settings
(', *, and 7).
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To switch between your outgoing message and the
system’s prerecorded message, press OGM. The
current message plays. While the message is
playing, press OGM again.
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1. Hold down OGM. The system announces
“Record greeting,” followed by a beep. #ý#
flashes. ±ý
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Outgoing Message
2. Speak your message.
Outgoing messages must
be between 2 and 30
seconds long.
3. When you finish your message, press OGM or
PLAY/STOP. The system beeps and plays back
your message.
Setting the System to
Answer Calls
When the system’s
message memory is full, <B
appears and the system
announces “No remaining
time” when you try to
operate it.
To delete your outgoing message and use the
system’s prerecorded messages, press OGM, then
press DELETE when your message plays. The
system announces “Greeting has been deleted.”
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Press ANSWER.
If the system is set to record a caller’s message
(see “Setting the Record Time” on Page 18), it plays
the outgoing message and the number of recorded
messages appear.
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If the system is set to 7ddekdY[c[djýEdbo, it plays the
outgoing message, and 7 appears.
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ANSWER again. The system announces “Answer
off” and the message counter turns off. ±ý
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You can let the system answer calls while you listen
to the caller’s message through the speaker.
Press TALK to answer the call if the handset is off
the base, or lift the handset if it is on the base. You
can also pick up any phone on the same line. The
system stops recording and resets to answer the
next call.
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Press VOL8 or 9 to adjust the call screening
volume level. If you do not want to listen to calls,
repeatedly press VOL9 until & appears. ±
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Screening Calls
Even if you turn the volume
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After the system answers a call, it plays the
outgoing message, beeps, then records the caller’s
message. Each incoming message can be up to 1
or 4 minutes long, depending on how you set the
recording time (see “Setting the Record Time” on
Page 18). The maximum recording capacity is
about 16 minutes (or 59 messages).
to for call screening, you
can still hear incoming
message playback and
announcements.
Recording Incoming
Messages
When the message
memory is full, the caller
hears “Hello, no one is
available to take your call.
Please call again.” The
system cannot record
additional messages until
you delete some of the old
messages (see “Deleting
Messages” on Page 23).
The system stops recording and resets to answer
the next call when:
• The caller hangs up.
• The maximum message length is reached.
• The system detects a busy signal or more than
7 seconds of silence.
Recording a Memo
When the TAD’s message
• You pick up the handset or any phone on the
same phone line. ±ý
memory is full,
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appears
and the system announces
“No remaining time” when
you try to operate it.
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A memo is a message you can record for yourself
or others. The system stores memos as incoming
messages (see “Playing Messages” on Page 22).
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Hold down MEMO until the system announces
“Record memo message” and beeps. Speak your
message. #ý# flashes. The system cannot record a
memo less than two seconds long. The maximum
length for recording a memo is ten minutes.
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Every state has different
regulations governing the
recording of conversations
over the telephone. To
determine that your use is
in compliance with such
laws or guidelines, be sure
to check your local, state
and federal laws before
using this product to record
any telephone
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When you finish the memo, press MEMO or PLAY/
STOP. ±ý
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The system lets you record both sides of a
telephone conversation when you are talking with
conversation.
the handset.
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To start recording a phone conversation, press
MEMO on the base until the answering system beeps
and ## appears. As it records the conversation, the
system beeps to indicate the conversation is being
recorded. To stop recording, press PLAY/STOP or
MEMO. The system stores a recorded conversation
as a message (see “Playing Messages”).
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After the answering system has recorded a
message, its message counter shows the total
number of messages stored. If you have new
messages, the number of new messages flash. To
play your messages, press PLAY/STOP. The system
announces the number of new and old messages,
then plays the new messages. The message
number appears as each message plays, and the
system announces the day and time of the call at
the end of each message.
To play all messages after playing the new
messages, press PLAY/STOP again.
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To skip to the next message, press
while the
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message is playing. Hold down
to quickly
advance through a message. The system advances
through the message at double speed until the end
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of the last message. Release
playback.
to resume normal
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to review the current
message. The system skips back every other
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until the beginning of the message. Release
resume normal playback.
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To replay the previous message, press
within
about 2 seconds (4 seconds during remote operation)
after a message begins playing. If the current
message is the first new message, the system plays
back from the beginning of the current message (it
does not go back into the old message group).
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To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeatedly press
VOL 8 or 9 on the base. The volume setting from &
(lowest) to / (highest) appears.
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To delete the current message while it is playing,
press DELETE. The system beeps.
Deleting Messages
You cannot delete new
(unplayed) messages. If
you try to delete all
messages while you still
have new messages, the
system beeps and
To delete all messages, while messages are not
playing, press DELETE. The system beeps and an-
nounces, “To delete all messages, press DELETE
again.” Within 30 seconds, press DELETE. The
system beeps, the display clears momentarily, then
& appears. ±ý
announces “Please play
back all messages.”
Remote Operation
You cannot remotely
operate the system using its
handset or another
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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 (available through
RadioShack), to enter your security code and do
any of the following:
telephone on the same line.
• Set the system to answer or not answer calls.
• Listen to your messages.
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• Record a memo.
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The two-digit remote operation security code
prevents unauthorized remote access to your
messages. The code is preset to 80. To change the
code to any number from 00 to 99:
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1. Press MENU twice. The system announces
“Security code,” followed by the currently set
code. The code appears.
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2. Repeatedly press or hold down
or
change the number, then press SET/RING to
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store the setting. The system announces
“Security code,” followed by the newly set
code.
To check your code at any time, press MENU twice.
The code appears, and the system announces it.
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If the ring time is set to jI (toll-saver) (see “Setting
the Number of Rings” on Page 17), the system
answers after two rings if you have new messages
(ones you have not listened to).
If there are no new messages, the system answers
after four rings, so you can hang up before the
system answers and avoid unnecessary long-
distance charges.
If the message memory is full, the system answers
after about ten rings, regardless of the ring time
setting.
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While in remote operation, the system stops all
answering functions and displays Bh. Answering
functions resume when it is no longer being
operated remotely, if you have not turned the
system off.
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Remote operation stops when someone picks up
the handset or any phone on the same phone line.
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system to answer. If the system is not set to
answer calls, it will answer after about ten rings
and sound a series of beeps.
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2. When the outgoing message begins (or the
system sounds a series of beeps), press #,
then enter your security code within 2 seconds.
3. If the code is correct, the system announces
the number of new and old messages, then “To
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play incoming message, press #
press # 0.”
2. For help,
If the system does not respond, try entering
your code again. If you enter an incorrect code
three times, the system beeps and
disconnects.
4. While the system is beeping, press # and (within
2 seconds) the number for the desired command.
(see “Remote Commands”). ±ý
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If you wait more than 15
seconds between
keypresses, the system
sounds a long beep and
hangs up.
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Repeat current message during playback. If you
press # 1 within about 4 seconds after a message
begins (unless it is the first new message), the
previous message replays.
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2
Play messages. The remote playback of incoming
messages is limited to 4 minutes. If you have more
messages after 4 minutes have passed, you must
press # 2 again to listen to the rest of the messages.
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4
Skip current message during playback.
Deletes current message during playback. You can
only delete the current message during playback.
You cannot delete all messages.
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Stop playback or recording.
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Set the system to answer calls. Announces the
current outgoing message.
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Record a memo. Announces “Record memo
message.” The length of a memo must be between
2 seconds and 4 minutes. Press # 7 again or # 5 to
stop recording.
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Record a new outgoing message. Announces
“Record greeting.” Press # 8 again or # 5 to stop
recording.
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9
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Set the system to not answer calls.
Announces the help guidance.
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Low volume or
unusual sounds.
Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang
up the other phone.
Press CH to change the channel.
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Keep the handset away from computers, remote control toys,
wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors,
fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
Severe noise
interference.
Move the handset to another location or turn off the source of
interference.
The phone does not
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly
work or works poorly. and securely connected, and the battery pack is charged.
The phone cannot be Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
operated at a useful
distance from the
base because the
signal becomes weak
or noisy.
The handset’s range has decreased. Return the handset to the
cradle and recharge the battery pack. Replace the battery pack if
necessary.
If the charging contacts on the handset and base are dirty, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
The handset battery
pack does not charge. Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Replace the battery pack.
Move the base away from other electrical devices and sources of
noise.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
The handset does not
ring or receive a page.
Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery power is too
low, it does not have enough power to light TALK/BATT.)
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery power is too
low, it does not have enough power to light TALK/BATT.)
The handset stops
working or works
poorly during a call.
If the base loses power while the handset is away, the security
access-protection code might change. Restore power to the
base, then place the handset back on the base. The CHARGE/IN
USE indicator lights, indicating that the code is set again.
If the charging contacts on the handset and base are dirty, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
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Make sure the system is turned on and the AC adapter is properly
connected.
The system does not
answer calls.
Check all phone line connections.
The system does not Recording time is set to announce only. Set it to ' or *.
record the caller’s
Delete messages if the memory is full.
messages
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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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.
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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.
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You must not connect your
telephone to:
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coin-operated systems
party-line systems
Your telephone complies with Part 68 of the FCC
Rules. Upon request, you must provide the phone’s
FCC registration number and REN to your
telephone company. These numbers are on the
bottom of the base. ±ý
most electronic key
phone systems
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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 in-
stallation 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) consum-
ables 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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