Radio Shack 43-3260 Owner's Manual

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Heavy Duty Wall Phone 

with Lighted Keypad

43-3260

Selecting a Mounting Location

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 

www.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 and the requirements adopted by the 

ACTA. The telephone cord and modular plug provided 

are Part 68 compliant for connecting to the telephone 

company network.

For single line phones:

The USOC number of the jack to be installed is 

RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate jack).

For 2 line phones:

The USOC number of the single-line jack to be 

installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall plate jack). 

The USOC number for a two-line jack is RJ14C 

(or RJ14W for a wall plate).

Mounting and Connecting the Phone

To mount your phone on a wall plate, do the following:

1. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord 

into the line jack at the back of the base. 

Note: Coil any excess cord inside the compartment below the line jack at the back of the base.

2. Plug the other end of the cord into a wall plate jack.

3. Align the base’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the phone downward to secure it.

Connecting to the Handset

Plug one end of the supplied coiled cord into the handset’s modular jack. Then, connect to the jack on the bottom of the base.

Setting the Ringer

If you don’t want to hear the phone ring, slide RINGER  to OFF. You can still make calls with the ringer off and you can still 

answer calls if you hear another phone on the same line ring. If you want to hear the phone ring, set RINGER to HI or LO.

Setting the Dialing Mode

Slide the TONE/PULSE to the setting for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, perform this 

simple test.

1. Slide TONE/PULSE to TONE. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone.

2. Press any number except 0. If your phone requires that you dial an access code (9, for example) before you dial an outside 

number, do not press the access code number.

•

If the dial tone stops, you have touchtone service. Set the switch to TONE.

•

If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. Set the switch to PULSE.

Making a Call

1. Pick up the handset and wait for a dial tone.

2. Use the keypad to enter the number you wish 

to dial.

3. Hang up the handset when you complete 

your call.

Note: The phone features a lighted keypad for 

dialing in a dark room.

Receiving a Call

When you receive a call, the phone rings. To 

answer the call, pick up the handset.

Adjusting the Handset Volume

To adjust the handset volume before or during a 

call, tune HANDSET VOL to NORM or HI. 

Choose your most comfortable listening level.

Using Flash

Flash performs the electronic equivalent of a 

switch hook 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.

Notes:

•

If you do not have any special phone 

services, pressing FLASH might disconnect 

the current call.

•

Pressing FLASH does not hang up the 

system.

Using Redial

To redial the last number you called, pick up the 

handset and press REDIAL when you hear a dial 

tone. The phone automatically dials the number.

Using Mute

To talk to someone near you without the person 

you’re on the phone with hearing your 

conversation, hold down MUTE. Release MUTE  

when you are ready to resume your conversation.

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Your phone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the 

ACTA. On the back of this product is a label with this product’s FCC Product Identification 

number in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, you must provide this 

information to the telephone company.

Note: You must not connect your phone to:

• coin-operated systems

• most electronic key telephone systems

• 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.

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 an 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 

bottom 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.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or 

procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone. The telephone company 

notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent 

interruption of your telephone service.

Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise 

do not alternate or repair any parts of device except specified.

NOTICE: If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone 

line, ensure the installation of this phonedoes not disable your alarm equipment. If you 

have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone

company or a qualified installer.

This equipment is hearing aid compatible.

Lightning

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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