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Radio Shack System 240 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 60-Number Memory Caller ID

Summary of System 240

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    Cat. No. 43-962a owner’s manual please read before using this equipment. System 240 60-number memory caller id 43-962a.Fm page 1 monday, august 16, 1999 3:33 pm.

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    2 warning: to reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Caution ! ...

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    3 features the radioshack system 240 60-number memory caller id is the latest in tele- phone technology. When you subscribe to caller id service, the telephone com- pany sends the caller’s name, telephone number, the date, and the time of the call between the first and second rings. This module stor...

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    4 trilingual messages — lets you set the module to display messages in en- glish, french, or spanish. Contrast control — lets you adjust the display contrast for the best visibility. This module has been tested and found to comply with all applicable ul and fcc standards. Notes: • to use this module...

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    5 fcc information we have designed your system 240 to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each system (and each de- vice, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele- phone line draws power from the line. We refer to thi...

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    6 note: you must not connect the module to: • coin-operated systems • party-line systems • most electronic key telephone systems in the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service. The telephone company attempts to notify y...

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    7 this module complies with the limits for a class b digital device as specified in part 15 of fcc rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and tv interference in a residential area. However, your module might cause tv or radio interference even when it is operating properly. ...

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    8 contents installing batteries ......................................................................................... 9 connecting to the phone line .................................................................... 11 connecting to a single line ..................................................

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    9 installing batteries the system 240 is powered by three aaa batteries. For the longest operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (radioshack cat. No. 23-555). Follow these steps to install the batteries. Note: if you are replacing the batteries, unplug the module from the phone line. 1. P...

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    10 when the battery low indicator ( ) appears in the top left corner of the dis- play or the display dims, replace the batteries. Cautions: • once you remove the batteries from the caller id module, you have 7 sec- onds to install new batteries without losing saved information. • do not press any bu...

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    11 connecting to the phone line connecting to a single line the caller id module connects to the phone line using a modular telephone-line connector. If your phone line does not have this type of jack, you can update the wiring yourself using necessary adapters available at your local radioshack sto...

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    12 follow these steps to connect the module to the phone line. 1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into the module’s phone jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s wall jack. 3. Plug the other end of the supplied modular cord into the ph...

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    13 connecting to a two-line, three-way jack you can connect the module to a two-line phone using a two-line, three-way jack (cat. No. 279-402). The module only shows information about calls re- ceived on the line to which it is connected. Follow these steps to connect the module to a two-line phone....

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    14 2. Plug the phone’s cord into the l1 + l2 jack on the adapter. 3. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s wall jack. 4. Plug the other end of the modular cord into either the l1 or l2 jack on the adapter, depending on which line’s calls you want to monitor. Note: you can also ...

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    15 connecting to an answering machine 1. Unplug the answering machine’s cord from the phone line jack, then plug the cord into the module’s phone jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the wall jack on the mod- ule. Then plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack. 3. Set ...

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    16 mounting the module you can place the module on a desktop or table, or mount it on a wall. To mount the system 240 on a wall, you need two wood screws (not supplied). 1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the screw locations, then drill two holes into the wall. 2. Secure the bracket to the wal...

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    17 3. Disconnect the phone lines from the system 240 and thread them through the lower opening on the bracket. 4. Reconnect the phone lines to the sys- tem 240, then slide the module onto the bracket, and push the module down to secure it. Wallmnt1.Eps review delete 43-962a.Fm page 17 monday, august...

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    18 setting the display language the system 240 is preset to display mes- sages in english. To select a language at any time, hold down both review buttons until select language appears, then release the buttons. Esp fra eng ap- pears. To select spanish, press delete . To select french, press review ...

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    19 adjusting the display contrast follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility. 1. Press either review button so – no calls – (or a call record) appears. Then hold down delete . 2. Within 6 seconds, repeatedly press review to decrease the contrast or review to increase...

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    20 caller id information the module automatically displays all received caller id information for every incoming call between the first and second ring. As it receives calls, it stores the information in the module’s memory for later recall. When the module’s memory becomes full, any new record repl...

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    21 note: the display shows up to 10 digits of the phone number. If the incoming phone number is longer than 10 digits, the display shows only the last 10 digits. Description display (english, french, spanish) appears the first time you review a call’s infor- mation. Xx is the number of new calls tha...

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    22 appears if the caller has elected to block caller id information. Message appears for about 30 seconds and the call indicator flashes. Anonymous call confidentiel llamada anonima appears if the caller id information was gar- bled . Minor electrical disturbances can affect the caller id informatio...

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    23 appears if there are no call records in the sys- tem’s memory when you press a review key. -no calls- -aucun appel- no hay llamadas appears when call information is not sent by the telephone company. This happens if you have not subscribed to caller id service or if you answer the call before the...

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    24 deleting call records to delete the displayed call record, quickly press delete twice. To delete all call records, hold down delete for about 6 seconds. The module displays – no calls – . 43-962a.Fm page 24 monday, august 16, 1999 3:33 pm.

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    25 care and maintenance your radioshack system 240 60-number memory caller id is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the module so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq- uids can con...

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    26 handle the module gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and can cause the module to work improperly. Wipe the module with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look- ing new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the module. Modifyin...

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    27 lightning this system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or ex- ceed the fcc requirements. However, lightning striking the phone or power lines can damage the system. Lightning damage is not com...

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    28 notes 43-962a.Fm page 28 monday, august 16, 1999 3:33 pm.

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    29 43-962a.Fm page 29 monday, august 16, 1999 3:33 pm.

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    30 43-962a.Fm page 30 monday, august 16, 1999 3:33 pm.

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    31 limited one-year warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radioshack company-owned stores and authorized radioshack franchisees and dealers. Except as provided herein...

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