Radio Shack CT-503 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Cat. No. 17-1112

CT-503 Handheld Flip-Style

Cellular Telephone with Headset Jack

Please read before using this equipment.

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack CT-503 Handheld Flip-Style Cellular Telephone with Headset Jack is a state-of-the-art personal cellular telephone. It has all of these features:

Easy-to-Read Ten-Character Display — bright orange and green LED characters let you see essential call information in almost any lighting condition.

Nine Different Ringer Styles — lets you set the phone’s ringer to help you distinguish your phone’s ring from that of another phone.

Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied battery (fully charged) provides about 3 hours of talk time or 40 hours of standby time.

Headset Jack — lets you connect an optional headset or earpiece for easy, handsfree operation.

Two Phone Number Capability — lets you use this one phone with two different cellular services, with a different phone number from each.

Battery and Cellular Signal Strength Meters — easy-toread graduated bar graphs let you quickly check the battery power remaining or the current cellular signal strength.

Call Timers — let you keep track of the individual and cumulative call times (air-time), and includes a timer that you can reset as you wish (so you can track monthly airtime, for example).

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Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 40 phone numbers

(of up to 32 digits each) in memory and dial any of them by pressing one, two, or three buttons.

Memory Scrolling — lets you rapidly search the memory locations for a number you stored.

Last Number Redial — lets you quickly redial the last number you called.

Scratchpad Memory — lets you temporarily store a number

(even during a call), then easily dial it.

Security Features — to prevent unauthorized phone use, you can lock the phone (so it cannot be used at all) or set it so calls can be placed only to numbers stored in memory locations 01–10.

Special Messaging Service Features — the phone is preprogrammed to work with special (subscription-only) messaging services offered by many cellular carriers, including calling line ID and voice mail notification.

Automatic Answer — lets you set the phone to answer automatically after two rings (if you are using optional handsfree equipment, for example).

Handsfree Feature — the phone is preprogrammed to work with most optional handsfree equipment.

We recommend you record your phone’s Electronic Serial

Number (ESN) here. The number is on the back of the handset under the battery.

Serial Number _______________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Look at Your Phone ....................................................... 6

Reading the Display/Indicators .................................... 7

Using the Battery ............................................................. 10

Installing the Battery ................................................... 10

Charging the Battery .................................................. 11

Checking Battery Power ............................................. 12

Replacing a Battery During a Call .............................. 13

Important Battery Tips ................................................ 14

Basic Operation ............................................................... 15

Turning the Phone On/Off .......................................... 15

Signal Strength/Service Area ..................................... 15

Making a Call ............................................................. 16

Answering a Call ........................................................ 18

Adjusting the Volume ................................................. 19

Making Emergency Calls ........................................... 20

Redialing Numbers ..................................................... 21

Displaying Numbers ................................................... 23

Menu Functions ............................................................... 24

Overview .................................................................... 24

Using the Menu Functions ......................................... 27

Using Memory .................................................................. 31

Storing Speed Dial Numbers ...................................... 31

One-Touch Dialing ...................................................... 32

Speed Recall/Dialing .................................................. 32

Memory Scrolling/Dialing ........................................... 33

Changing a Number in Memory ................................. 34

Clearing a Memory ..................................................... 34

Using Scratchpad Memory ......................................... 35

Memory Dialing Tips .................................................. 35

Security Features ............................................................ 36

Locking Your Phone ................................................... 36

Using the Service Restriction ..................................... 39

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Special Features .............................................................. 40

Using the Messaging Functions ................................. 40

Using the Call Timers ................................................. 42

Selecting the Active Phone Number ........................... 45

Setting the Cellular System Type ............................... 46

Roaming ..................................................................... 49

Using Cellular System PIN Dialing ............................. 49

Using the Phone with Handsfree Equipment .............. 51

Using a Headset ......................................................... 51

Using Touch-Tone Services ........................................ 52

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 54

Safety Information ........................................................... 55

Traffic Safety .............................................................. 55

Operating Environment ............................................... 55

Emergency Calls ........................................................ 56

FCC Regulations ........................................................ 57

Care and Maintenance ..................................................... 58

Specifications .................................................................. 59

Patent Information ...................................................... 59

Display Message Glossary ............................................. 61

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A LOOK AT YOUR PHONE

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2

3

6

4

5

6

7

1. Retractable Antenna

Extend during a call for optimum performance.

2. Earpiece

3. Alphanumeric Display (Ten-Character LED)

Displays the status indicators, phone number, memory location number, and message.

4. Alphanumeric Keypad

Enters call information or programs functions.

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5. Function Keys

RCL

— Recalls a function or numbers stored in memory.

CLR

— Removes characters or clears functions.

END — Ends a call or exits the functions menu.

SND — Places or answers calls.

VOL

— Increases or decreases the ringer, earpiece, or headset volume levels.

FCN

— Selects functions.

STO

— Stores to memory or turns on functions.

PWR

— Turns the phone on and off.

6. Headset Jack (side of phone)

7. Flip Cover

READING THE DISPLAY/INDICATORS

Your phone’s display provides a full range of messages and special indicators to assist you with the phone’s operation.

Since many of these messages contain more characters than your phone can display at one time, the phone displays most messages across more than one display. For example, the phone displays EMrgCY CALL then (within about 1 second)

On to indicate that the Emergency Call feature is turned on.

Note: When referring to a displayed message, this manual includes the entire message all together (such as EMrgCY

CALL On ).

A few of your phone’s many indicators are briefly described on the following pages. For a complete listing of display messages and indicators, see “Display Message Glossary” on

Page 61.

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Signal Strength Indicator

Indicates the relative strength of the signal being received by your phone. See “Signal Strength/Service Area” on Page 15.

Battery Charge Indicators

Represent the current voltage level of the battery. See

“Checking Battery Power” on Page 12.

IU (In-Use) Indicator

Flashes when a call is in progress.

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NS (No Service) Indicator

Flashes if the phone is beyond the range of the cellular service area, meaning calls cannot be made or received. See

“Signal Strength/Service Area” on Page 15.

RM (Roam) Indicator

Flashes if the phone is accessing a service area outside of your home system (roaming). See “Roaming” on Page 49.

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USING THE BATTERY

Warning: A detached battery could cause property damage, injury, or burns if a metal object (such as a pen spring, beaded chain, or piece of jewelry) contacts the battery’s terminals and causes a short circuit. Be careful when placing a charged battery inside a coat pocket, purse, or other container that might contain metal objects.

Caution: Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.

(You can put them in the battery recycling box at your local

RadioShack store.) They must not be disposed of in municipal waste.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Align Here

Latch

1. Place the battery flat against the back of the phone and align the top of the battery below the raised arrows.

2. Slide the battery toward the top of the phone until it snaps into place.

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To remove the battery, be sure the phone is turned off, then press the latch at the top of the battery and slide the battery toward the bottom of the phone until it stops. Then lift the battery off the phone.

Note: If you have an extra charged battery and the currently installed battery becomes low during a call, you can change the battery without ending the call or losing the connection.

See “Replacing a Battery During a Call” on Page 13.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The nickel metal hydride battery supplied with your telephone is shipped in a discharged state to extend the battery’s life. It must be fully charged before you can use your phone.

We recommend that you charge a new battery overnight, but no longer than 24 hours, using the AC charger supplied with your phone. Recharging time varies based on the type of battery and the amount of charge left in the battery. See “Recommended Recharging Times” on Page 12.

Follow these steps to charge the supplied (or any approved) battery using the charger supplied with your phone.

1. Install the battery on the phone.

2. Remove the charging jack cover on the bottom of the phone and insert the charger’s flat plug into the charging jack.

Note: The plug fits into the jack only one way. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and try again. Do not force it!

3. Plug the charger’s power cord into a standard AC outlet.

The battery charge indicator appears.

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Notes:

• You can use the phone while it is charging, but charging takes longer.

• For fastest charging, be sure the phone is turned off if you are not expecting a call.

4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger from the AC outlet. Then press in the clips on the sides of the plug and pull it away from the phone to disconnect the charger. Replace the charging jack cover.

Recommended Recharging Times

Battery Type

NiCd Slim

NiCd Slim Extra Capacity

NiMH High Capacity (supplied)

NiCd Extra Capacity

Approximate

Charging Time

(Hours)

2 1 /

2

3 1 /

4

5 1 /

4

5 1 /

2

CHECKING BATTERY POWER

The phone displays a graduated set of up to three battery level indicators ( ) when it is turned on. The more indicators that appear, the higher the battery’s current charge level.

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To see a more detailed indication of the battery’s charge level at any time, press

FCN

GHI

4 . The battery strength meter appears on the display for about 5 seconds. Read this meter in the same way.

When battery power becomes low, the phone displays Lo bAt and sounds a warning tone every few seconds. When power becomes too low for the phone to operate, it automatically turns off. Recharge the battery as soon as possible.

Note: Rechargeable batteries last longer and perform better if occasionally allowed to fully discharge. You can do this by leaving the phone on until the phone automatically turns off or you can use the battery discharge feature of any approved accessory available for your phone. Do not try to discharge the battery by any other means.

REPLACING A BATTERY

DURING A CALL

If you have an extra charged battery and the currently installed battery becomes low during a call, follow these steps to change the battery without ending the call or losing the connection.

1. Tell the other party on the line what you plan to do (tell them, for example, that they will hear some noise as you remove the battery and you will call back if for any reason you lose the connection).

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2. Remove the battery, and within 3 seconds, install the fresh battery. Your call is still on the line.

Note: If you do not complete Step 2 within 3 seconds, the call disconnects.

IMPORTANT BATTERY TIPS

• Use only the supplied charger and use only batteries designed for this phone.

• You can purchase additional standard or extended capacity batteries through your local RadioShack store.

• When you are not using the charger, disconnect it from power. Do not leave the battery connected to the charger and AC power for more than 24 hours, since overcharging could shorten the battery’s life.

• When the battery is not in use, store it uncharged in a cool and dark place.

• The battery is a sealed unit with no serviceable parts. Do not try to open the case.

• For the best results, be sure the battery is at or near room temperature when you charge it.

• A battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it eventually wears out. When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, get a new battery and recycle or properly dispose of the old one.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged or worn out.

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BASIC OPERATION

TURNING THE PHONE ON/OFF

To turn on the phone, flip open the cover then press

PWR

. The phone performs a short self test and sounds a tone, the keypad backlight turns on for about 17 seconds, and on appears. The phone is ready to use when NS (no service) disappears (see “Signal Strength/Service Area”).

Notes:

• The keypad backlight turns on for about 15 seconds every time you press a key, then it turns off and all but the green signal strength indicator disappear from the display to conserve battery power. When the phone is locked (see “Locking Your Phone” on Page 36), however, the phone’s display goes completely blank about

15 seconds after you press the last key.

• During battery charging, the keypad backlight does not turn off and the display does not change or go blank when the phone is turned on and unlocked.

To turn off the phone, press

PWR blank.

again. The display goes

SIGNAL STRENGTH/SERVICE AREA

The phone always displays a green signal strength meter when it is turned on to indicate the strength of the cellular signal currently being received. The more bars that appear on the meter, the stronger the signal.

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Notes:

• If few or no bars appear (meaning the signal strength is weak) and you want to make or receive a call, move the phone to a different location so the signal strength increases.

• When all other display characters disappear to conserve battery power, the signal strength meter flashes and scrolls its bars.

If NS (no service) appears on the upper left side of the display, the phone is outside the cellular service area and you cannot make or receive calls until you reach an area with service your phone can use.

MAKING A CALL

1. Extend the antenna, flip open the cover, and be sure the phone is on ( on and other indicators appear).

2. Press the number keys to enter the phone number you want to dial (including the area code, if necessary). The numbers appear on the display as you press them.

Notes:

• If you make a mistake, repeatedly press

CLR

to delete one digit at a time, or hold down its.

CLR

to delete all dig-

• The phone can display up to 10 characters at once. If you enter (or display a message containing) more than 10 characters, the characters automatically scroll off the left side of the display. Press

RCL

at any time to recall the overflow characters. See “Any Number

Longer Than 10 Digits” on Page 23.

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3. Press SND to call the phone number. IU (in use) flashes and diALing then the number called appear briefly, then on reappears.

4. To end the call, press END .

Note: Closing the cover does not end or disconnect the call.

System Busy Message

In addition to the normal busy signal you hear when a number you call is busy, your phone sounds tones and displays these messages to indicate that it cannot complete a call.

Tone

Fast Busy

High/low

You See

Snd to rEdiAL

Snd to rEdiAL

Description

The cellular system is busy.

The cellular system could not complete the call.

When either of these conditions occur, you can press SND again to redial the number immediately (see “Using Automatic Redial” on Page 22), or press END then dial the number again.

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ANSWERING A CALL

When the phone receives an incoming call, it rings and CALL flashes on the display. To answer the call, press SND . To end the call, press END .

Notes:

• Your phone can receive calls even if the antenna is not extended. For optimum performance or if the signal strength becomes weak, however, extend the antenna.

• If you subscribe to calling line ID service through your cellular carrier, you can view the calling party’s phone number on the phone’s display. See “Viewing/Recalling

Messages” on Page 41.

• If your phone receives a call but the signal strength is too weak to support it, CALL appears and the phone sounds a series of beeps. The caller hears the standard “customer not available” message. If this happens, press

CLR to clear CALL from the display.

Missed Call Message

If your phone is on and receives a call, but you do not answer it, CALL appears on the display for about 15 seconds after the calling party hangs up. The next time you press any key

(except

CLR

, END , or

PWR

), CALL reappears for about 15 seconds to notify you that you missed a call.

To clear CALL from the display, press

CLR

or END .

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume

To increase or decrease the earpiece volume during a call, hold down

VOL

. As you hold down the key, the volume increases or decreases (depending on the last adjustment you made) and the phone displays the volume meter for about 8 seconds. The more bars that appear on the meter, the higher the volume.

To adjust the volume in the other direction (if the volume is getting louder, for example, and you want it to be softer) release

VOL

then hold it down again within 8 seconds.

Adjusting the Ringer Volume

To increase or decrease the ringer volume at any time, press

FCN

then hold down

VOL

until you hear the desired ring volume. As you hold down the key, the phone sounds a gradually louder or softer ring tone (depending on the last adjustment you made) and displays the volume meter for about 8 seconds. The more bars that appear on the meter, the louder the ringer sounds.

To adjust the volume in the other direction (if the ring tone is getting louder, for example, and you want it to be softer) release

VOL

then hold it down again within 8 seconds.

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Using Mute

To turn off the phone’s microphone during a call so the other party on the phone cannot hear you (so you can talk privately with someone else in the room, for example), press

FCN

MNO

6 . MUtE appears.

To turn the microphone on again, press

FCN MNO

6 again so

MUtE disappears.

Hint: To help you remember which key to use, note that “M”

(for mute) appears on the

MNO

6 key.

Note: Pressing back on.

END to end a call also turns the microphone

MAKING EMERGENCY CALLS

Your phone is preprogrammed to let you dial your local emergency number (such as 911) at the press of a single button, even if the phone is locked (see “Locking Your Phone” on

Page 36). Before you can use this feature, however, you must first program the emergency number you want to use in memory location 01 of your phone. See “Storing Speed Dial

Numbers” on Page 31.

To place an emergency call once you have stored the emergency number, simply hold down 1 for about 1 second.

The phone displays EMrgCY and dials the emergency number.

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Important Notes:

• If you disabled the emergency display (see “Disabling the Emergency Display” on Page 29), the phone does not display EMrgCY when you make emergency calls using the 1 key.

• When you make an emergency call, give your name and cellular phone number, as well as the location of the incident. Remember that your phone might be the only means of communication at the accident scene. Do not end the call until you are advised you may do so.

REDIALING NUMBERS

Redialing the Last Number Called

Your phone always stores the last phone number you called.

To recall and redial this number, follow these steps.

1. Press

RCL

OPER

0

OPER

0 . Memory location number 00 and the most recent number called flashes on the display.

2. To redial this number while it appears on the display,

To exit without redialing the number, hold down

CLR

to clear the display.

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Using Automatic Redial

To automatically redial a number when you get the cellular system busy signal (when Snd to rEdiAL appears), press

SND so rEdiAL appears. The phone automatically redials the number at regular intervals for up to 4 minutes or until the call goes through.

If the call goes through, the phone rings once to alert you.

Simply begin your conversation as usual when the other party answers.

If the call cannot be completed within 4 minutes (and Snd to rEdiAL appears again), you can press SND again to repeat the redial cycle or END to end the call.

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DISPLAYING NUMBERS

Your Phone Number

To display your phone number at any time (even while a call is in progress), simply press

RCL

# .

Note: If you have two phone numbers programmed into your phone (see “Selecting the Active Phone Number” on

Page 45), pressing

RCL

# displays only the currently active phone number.

Any Number Longer Than 10 Digits

Your phone can dial and store numbers of up to 32 digits; however, the phone can display only 10 digits at once (usually the last 10 digits of the number). To review the overflow characters, press

RCL

once. The phone displays the overflow digits (up to 10 digits at a time), then the last 10 digits reappear.

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MENU FUNCTIONS

OVERVIEW

Turning a Function On/Off

Follow these steps to access the functions menu and turn any of the phone’s functions on or off.

Notes:

• All functions on your phone (except for the message reminder tone and emergency call) are preset to off (disabled).

• To exit without changing the setting during Steps 1 and

2, or before you press a key in Step 3, press END .

1. Press

FCN 1 to access the functions menu. The first function’s name and status appear (such as OnEMIn tMr OFF for “one-minute timer is off”).

2. To select a different function, repeatedly press # to scroll forward or to scroll backward through the menu until that function and its current status appear.

3. Within 2 minutes, press

STO

to turn the selected function on or

CLR

to turn the function off.

Note: A few seconds after you display the function name and status (Step 1 or 2), the phone alternately displays

StO-On then CLr-OFF as a prompt to remind you about what key to press.

4. To turn another function on/off, repeat Steps 2 and 3.

The phone automatically exits the functions menu about

2 minutes after you last press a key. To exit sooner,

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Function Status Quick-Review

Follow these steps to perform a quick-review of all functions currently enabled on your phone.

Notes:

• When you do a quick-review, your phone shows only those functions for which the default setting has been changed. Since the message reminder tone and emergency dialing functions have a default setting of “on”

(enabled), they appear in a quick-review only if they have been disabled.

• If your phone is set to use the home cellular system type

(see “Setting the Cellular System Type” on Page 46,

HOME appears as one of the settings during a quickreview.

1. Press

RCL

. The abbreviation for the first enabled function (such as OnEMIn tMr On for “oneminute timer is on”) appears on the display.

Notes: See “Display Message Glossary” on Page 61 for a complete list of function abbreviations.

2. Repeatedly press or # to scroll forward or backward through all other enabled functions (if any).

3. The phone automatically exits the quick-review about 8 seconds after you last press a key. To exit sooner, press

END .

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Functions List

Display Shows Function Description

OnEMIn tMr

On or OFF

Phone beeps once every minute during a call to remind you how long you have been on the phone

Sets the phone to use one of nine different ringer styles ringEr StyLE and a number from 1–9

Auto AnSr

On or OFF

Auto Lock

On or OFF

EMrgCY CALL

On or OFF rEMInd MSg

On or OF

Sets the phone to automatically answer after two rings

Sets the phone to automatically lock when you turn power off

Disables/enables the emergency dialing function

Sets the phone to alert you of messages received (with optional messaging services)

(Function not available on this phone)

SELEct LAnguAg

On or OFF

Pin inActiv or Activ

Sets the phone to automatically send a cellular PIN with the second press of the SND button

See

Page

27

27

28

37

29

30

N/A

50

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USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS

Using the Call-Time Reminder Tone

The call-time reminder function lets you set the phone to sound a subtle tone about 50 seconds after you place or answer a call, then once every minute after that, to remind you of how long you have been on the phone. Follow these steps to enable or disable the call-time reminder tone.

OnEMIn tMr On or OFF appears.

3. Press

STO

so On appears (to enable) or

CLR

so OFF appears (to disable).

4. Press END to exit the function menu.

Changing the Ringer Style

Your phone has 9 different ringer styles for you to choose from (to help you distinguish your phone’s ring from that of another phone, for example). Follow these steps to change the ringer style.

2. Repeatedly press or # until the phone displays ringEr StyLE and a number from 1 – 9 (the last selected ringer style).

3. Press

STO

. The phone sounds the currently selected ringer style, then it displays SELEct 1–9 .

4. Press the number keys ( 1 –

WXY

9 ) on the phone’s keypad to hear the various ringer styles (or repeatedly press

or # each of them).

to scroll backward or forward and hear

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5. When you hear the ringer style you want to use, press

STO

to select it. The phone displays ringEr n SEt

(where n is the number of the ringer style you selected).

6. Press END to exit the function menu.

Using Automatic Answer

The automatic answer function lets you set the phone to automatically answer incoming calls without you having to press a key. When automatic answer is enabled and the phone receives a call, it rings twice then automatically answers the call. Begin your conversation as usual.

Follow these steps to turn the automatic answer function on or off.

2. Repeatedly press

On appears.

or # until Auto AnSr OFF or

3. Press

STO

so On appears (to enable) or

CLR

so OFF appears (to disable).

4. Press END to exit the function menu.

Note: If automatic answer is enabled and you set the phone to use a ringer style such as number 6 (see “Changing the

Ringer Style” on Page 27), which sounds four chirps per ring, remember that the phone answers only after two rings (two sets of four chirps, in this case).

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Disabling the Emergency Display

Your phone is preset to display EMrgCY when you hold down 1 to make an emergency call; however, you can set the phone so EMrgCY does not appear (if you did not store an emergency number in memory 01, for example).

Follow these steps to disable (or enable) the emergency display.

2. Repeatedly press or OFF appears.

or # until EMrgCY CALL On

3. Press

CLR

so OFF appears (to disable) or

STO

so On appears (to enable).

4. Press END to exit the function menu.

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Using Message Reminder Tones

If your cellular carrier offers a special messaging service, and you subscribe to that service, your phone is preset to beep every 2 minutes until you read all new messages.

Notes:

• If you do not subscribe to a messaging service, the reminder tone function has no effect on your phone.

• To view the message data sent to your phone by your cellular carrier, see “Viewing/Recalling Messages” on

Page 41.

Follow these steps to disable or enable the message reminder tones.

1. Press

FCN 1 .

2. Repeatedly press

OFF appears.

or # until rEMInd MSg On or

3. Press

CLR

so OFF appears (to disable) or

STO

so On appears (to enable).

4. Press END to exit the function menu.

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USING MEMORY

Your phone has 40 speed-dial memory locations that can each hold a phone number of up to 32 digits.

STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS

Note: If you are unable to complete Steps 2 and 3 within 2 minutes, the phone exits the procedure and its display goes blank to conserve battery power. Press over at Step 2.

END

STO

, then start

1. Clear the display (if necessary), enter the phone number you want to store, then press

STO

. The phone displays

LocAtn (location) _ _ .

2. Within 2 minutes, enter the two-digit memory location number (01–40) where you want to store the phone number. The display confirms the memory location you have chosen.

Notes:

• Remember that your phone uses memory location 01 for one-touch emergency dialing. Store only your local emergency number (such as 911) in that location.

• If you enter an invalid number (such as 41), the phone displays invALid LocAtn , then LocAtn _ _ reappears. Try again.

3. If you previously stored information in the selected memory location, or if the phone’s memory is full, the selected location number and FULL appear briefly, then the phone displays the currently stored number followed by

ChAngE?

.

END STO enter the new memory location number, then press

STO

.

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To use the selected memory location and replace the information currently stored there, press

STO

.

ONE-TOUCH DIALING

To quickly place a call to any number stored in memory locations 2 or 3 (without pressing SND ), simply hold down that number key for about 1 second.

SPEED RECALL/DIALING

If you know the memory number you want to use, simply enter that number (such as 07), then press SND to quickly place the call.

If you know the memory number you want to use, but you want to review the stored information (just to be sure!) before you place the call, press

RCL

then enter the memory location number. The location number and phone number flash on the display. To place the call, press SND .

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MEMORY SCROLLING/DIALING

2. Press

OPER

0 1 to start scrolling from the first memory location, or enter a specific memory number (such as 11) that you want to start from. The location number followed by ’ (to indicate scrolling is active) and the stored phone number flash on the display.

Note: If the memory location you selected is unused, the location number ( 03’ , for example) appears steadily.

3. Repeatedly press # or ward through the numbers.

to scroll forward or back-

4. When you see the number you want to use, press SND to place the call.

For convenience (so you can see if you have a caller’s phone number, for example), your phone lets you scroll through memory while a call is in progress. Simply follow these steps, but press END instead of SND when you finish.

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CHANGING A NUMBER IN MEMORY

1. Recall the number that you want to change.

2. Repeatedly press

CLR

to backspace and erase digits, then enter the correct numbers; or simply add digits to the existing number. Then press

STO

and enter the twodigit location number.

3. The selected location number and FULL appear briefly, then the phone displays the currently stored number followed by ChAngE?

.

Press

STO

again within 2 minutes to store the edited number. The memory location number appears on the display to confirm the entry.

To exit without changing the number, press END .

CLEARING A MEMORY

1. Press

CLR STO

, then enter the two-digit memory location number you want to clear.

2. The selected location number and FULL appear briefly, then the phone displays the currently stored number followed by ChAngE?

.

To clear the selected memory, press

STO

. The selected memory location number appears on the display to confirm the entry.

To exit without clearing the selected memory, press END .

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USING SCRATCHPAD MEMORY

Your phone’s scratchpad memory lets you temporarily store a telephone number on the display during a call. This is handy, for example, when someone gives you a number during a call and you don’t have a place to write it down.

To store a number in the scratchpad memory during a call, simply press the keys to enter that number. After you press

END to end the call, you can press SND to immediately dial the scratchpad memory number.

Note: Be sure to tell the other party on the call that they will hear tones as you press the keys to enter the number.

MEMORY DIALING TIPS

Frequently Dialed Area Codes/Prefixes

To reduce the number of keystrokes you use to dial frequently called area codes and/or prefixes, store that area code and/or prefix (including the 1, if necessary) in memory. To dial a number using that memory, simply recall that memory, enter the remaining digits of the telephone number you are calling, then press SND to place the call.

Banking or Other Phone Services

For convenience, you can store in your phone’s memory the touch-tone command sequences you use when calling your bank or other phone services. See “Using Touch-Tone Services” on Page 52.

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SECURITY FEATURES

LOCKING YOUR PHONE

To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, you can enter a three-digit code to lock your phone at any time (see “Using

Manual Lock”). For added convenience, you can also set the phone to automatically lock every time you turn it off (see

“Using Automatic Lock” on Page 37).

When the phone is locked, Loc ’d appears when you press any key (except

PWR

). When the phone is locked and receives a call, it rings as usual. To answer the call, you must enter the lock code and then press SND .

Your phone’s preset lock code is 123. For added security, you can change the code to one that you can easily remember. See “Changing the Lock Code” on Page 37.

Note: If you lock your phone then forget the lock code, you can enter a six-digit security code to display the lock code.

See “Displaying the Lock Code” on Page 38.

Using Manual Lock

Follow these steps to lock your phone at any time.

1. Press

FCN

, then hold down

Loc ?

.

JKL

5 . The phone displays

2. Press

STO

within 8 seconds. Loc ’d appears on the display.

To exit without locking the phone, press END .

Note: If you do not press

STO

within 8 seconds, your phone automatically exits the lock program without locking the phone.

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The phone remains locked until you unlock it. To unlock your phone, simply enter the three-digit lock code. If you make a mistake, press

CLR

then try again.

Using Automatic Lock

The automatic lock feature lets you set your phone to automatically lock each time you turn it on. When automatic lock is enabled, Loc ’d appears after the self test when you turn on the phone. You can unlock the phone as usual at anytime.

Follow these steps to enable or disable automatic lock.

2. Repeatedly press or

Auto Lock On or OFF .

# until the phone displays

3. Press

STO

so On appears (to enable) or

CLR

so OFF appears (to disable).

4. To exit the function menu, press END .

Changing the Lock Code

For added security, you can change the lock code, but you must enter a preset 6-digit security code first. Your phone’s

preset security code is 000000 (you cannot change this code).

Follow these steps to change your phone’s lock code.

Note: The phone’s display does not change (no characters appear when you press the keys) until you press

STO

in Step

4.

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2. Enter the six-digit security code.

3. Enter the new three-digit lock code you want to use.

4. Press

STO

. The phone displays ChAngEd to and the new lock code.

5. When you finish, hold down

CLR

for about 1 second to clear the lock code from the display.

Displaying the Lock Code

If you change your lock code then forget it, you can use your phone’s preset security code (000000) to display the current lock code.

Follow these steps to display the current lock code.

Note: The phone’s display does not change (no characters appear when you press the keys) until you press

RCL

in Step

3.

OPER

0

2. Enter the six-digit security code.

3. Press

RCL

. The phone displays LocCode and the currently set three-digit lock code.

4. When you finish, hold down

CLR

for about 1 second to clear the lock code from the display.

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USING THE SERVICE RESTRICTION

Your phone is preset to let you (or anyone else) dial any type of number (local or long distance) and freely access any information stored in its memory. To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, however, you can enter your phone’s preset security code (000000) and set this service restriction.

Service

Level

1

Description

Calls can be placed only to numbers stored in memory locations 01–10 by pressing

RCL

, the memory number, then

SND . Otherwise, the keypad is locked. The memory cannot be changed.

No restrictions (default setting).

4

Note: Your phone is preset to service level 4.

Follow these steps to change the service restriction level on your phone.

OPER

0

2. Enter the six-digit security code.

3. Enter the service level (1 or 4) you want to use.

4. Press

STO

. The phone displays SErvicE LEvEL n , where n is the service level number you entered (such as SErvicE LEvEL 4 ).

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SPECIAL FEATURES

USING THE MESSAGING FUNCTIONS

Some cellular systems provide services that can send calling line ID and voice mail notification to your phone. Your phone is preprogrammed to work with these services.

Note: In order to use these functions on your phone, your cellular carrier must provide, and you must subscribe to, these services. Otherwise, selecting or setting them will have no effect. For more information about these services, call your cellular carrier.

Overview/Receiving Messages

When your phone is turned on and receives calling line ID or voice mail notification data from your cellular carrier, it alternately displays:

You See Meaning xx nEW Number (xx) of new messages received

YY totAL Total number (YY) of messages currently stored in the message stack

Your phone stores each message in a special memory area called the “message stack.” The message stack can hold up to 20 messages at once, with messages stored in order from newest (memory position 1) to oldest (memory position 20).

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Notes:

• If the message stack is full (20 messages are currently stored) and the phone receives a new message, it automatically stores the new message and deletes the oldest message in the stack.

• Your phone does not receive messages while it is turned off. Contact your cellular carrier to find out how the carrier handles undeliverable/queued messages.

Viewing/Recalling Messages

Follow these steps to view or recall a message.

1. Press and release

RCL

, then hold it down for about 1 second. The phone displays the first (newest) message in the stack.

If the message is a calling line ID message, the phone briefly displays cId yy (where yy is the message number) then the number of the party that called (up to 14 characters).

If the message is voice mail notification, the phone displays the message data (such as a message number and/or number of total/new messages waiting) sent by your cellular carrier. The type and format of the message waiting information sent varies by carrier — contact your cellular carrier for more information.

Note: If there are no messages in the stack, the phone displays noMSgS for about 8 seconds then exits the message display. To exit sooner, press

CLR

.

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2. To view another message, repeatedly press scroll backwards) or #

(to

(to scroll forwards) until that message appears.

3. When you finish, press END to exit the message function.

Deleting Messages

To delete an individual message, recall that message, then hold down

CLR

until the phone displays dELEtEd .

To delete all messages in the stack, while viewing any message, hold down

CLR

until the phone displays dELEtEd

(briefly) then ErASE ALL . Then press

CLR

again to confirm the deletion.

When you finish, press END to exit the message function.

USING THE CALL TIMERS

Your phone has three call timers that let you check the length of your calls (“air time”):

• Individual call timer — times each call you make or answer in minutes and seconds, and automatically resets each time you make or answer a call or turn off the phone. See “Displaying the Individual Call Timer” on

Page 43.

• Resettable call timer — times all the calls you make or answer in minutes, and it can be reset at any time. See

“Using the Resettable Call Timer” on Page 44.

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• Cumulative call timer — times the calls you make or answer in minutes, and it cannot be reset. See “Displaying the Cumulative Call Timer” on Page 44.

Notes:

• Each call timer begins counting when you hear the first ring (during an outgoing call) or when your phone rings to signal an incoming call.

• If your phone receives a call but you do not answer it, each timer resets to the time it had before it received that incoming call.

Displaying the Individual Call Timer

The individual call timer tracks each call you make in minutes and seconds, and automatically resets each time you make or answer a call or when you turn off the phone.

To display the individual call timer for the last call, press

# # . The air time of your last call (such as

RCL

00 45 to show 45 seconds) appears for about 15 seconds. Press any key to clear the display sooner.

If you press

RCL

# # during a call, the air time of the call flashes on the display until you clear the display or end the call.

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Using the Resettable Call Timer

The resettable call timer tracks the calls you make or answer in minutes, and it can be reset at any time. You can reset this timer to coincide with your cellular billing statement date, for example, then track your monthly air time.

To display the resettable call timer, press

RCL

# #

# . rESEtbL (resettable) and the number of air time minutes accumulated since you last reset the timer appear.

To reset the timer while it is displayed, press

FCN

OPER

0

PRS

7

CLR

.

To clear the timer from the display, press any key other than

# .

Displaying the Cumulative Call Timer

The cumulative call timer tracks all the calls you make or answer in minutes. It cannot be reset.

To display the cumulative call timer, press

RCL

, # #

# CUMUL and the number of air time minutes accumulated since the first call was made or answered on your phone appears. Press any key to clear the timer from the display.

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SELECTING THE ACTIVE PHONE

NUMBER

If you subscribe to two cellular services (for example, competitive cellular systems in your area or cellular systems in different cities), your dealer programs your phone with two different phone numbers.

If you have two phone numbers programmed into your phone, the phone displays one of the following messages each time you turn it on, to indicate which cellular system type and phone number are currently active.

Phone

Number

1

2

1

2

Cellular System Type

Non-wireline (type A)

Non-wireline (type A)

Wireline (type B)

Wireline (type B)

Display Shows

A1

A2 b1 b2

Note: To set the cellular system type, see “Selecting the Cellular System Type” on Page 48.

To deactivate the phone number currently selected and activate the other phone number, press

RCL

#

STO

. The display briefly blanks, then the currently active number appears to confirm your selection. To clear the display when you finish, press

CLR

.

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Notes:

• Calls can be made on your phone from only one phone number at a time, and you cannot activate the other phone number while a call is in progress.

• To receive calls on both numbers at the same time (if you subscribe to no-answer transfer or call forwarding service through your cellular carrier), you can set both numbers to forward to the other number if not answered.

Otherwise, a caller who calls the inactive number receives the standard “not in service” message.

SETTING THE CELLULAR

SYSTEM TYPE

Each cellular market area has two cellular service providers.

One of the providers is designated Provider A and the other

Provider B. When your phone is activated for service, find out from your dealer whether your cellular provider is type A or B.

Notes:

• Usually, it is less expensive to use the same company for cellular service when you are in your home city and when you roam (see “Roaming” on Page 49). To do this, you need to know whether your cellular service provider is type A or B in your home city and in each city where you plan to travel.

• It is possible for a cellular service provider to be (or have agreements with) Provider A in some cities and Provider

B in others.

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Your phone’s selectable system registration function lets you select one of seven possible roaming modes:

Roaming Mode Description Display

Standard Mode — the phone first seeks a home type system, then it seeks a non-home type.

If you are using a type A (non-wireline) home system Std Ab

Std bA If you are using a type B (wireline) home system

Invert Preference Mode — the phone first seeks a non-home type system, then it seeks a home type.

(Select this setting while on the fringe of your home area or in certain roaming situations.)

If your home system is non-wireline (type A):

• RM flashes rapidly — call on system B

•

•

RM flashes slowly — call on home type system

IU flashes slowly — call on home system

If your home system is wireline (type B):

•

•

RM flashes rapidly — call on system A

RM flashes slowly — call on home type system

• IU flashes slowly — call on home system

Home Only Mode — the phone will not operate outside your home system.

Scan A Mode — the phone will operate only within non-wireline (A) systems.

Scan B Mode — the phone will operate only within wireline (B) systems.

SID Mode — the phone automatically scans for one or more preferred systems to use and one or more systems not to use. System IDs must be preprogrammed by dealer; preferred system (SID) feature requires special service (contact your cellular carrier).

SCAn bA

SCAn

Ab

HOME

SCAn A

SCAn b

P SCAn

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Displaying the Currently Selected

System Type

To display the system type currently selected on your phone, press

RCL

. The currently selected system type (such as

HOME ) appears for about 8 seconds. To clear the display sooner, press END .

Selecting the Cellular System Type

Note: If you are unable to complete Steps 2 and 3 within 8 seconds, the display clears without changing the system type. Start at Step 1 and try again.

1. Press

RCL appears.

. The currently selected system type

2. Repeatedly press type you want to use.

or # until you see the system

3. Press

STO

to store the displayed system type. SEt appears to confirm the change.

To exit without changing the system type, press END .

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ROAMING

In some areas, the cellular system’s computer automatically recognizes roaming telephones. In other areas, you must contact the service provider before it can recognize your phone. The operator needs to know your telephone number, your phone’s ESN (Electronic Serial Number), and how you plan to pay for your calls. There is normally an additional charge for roaming calls.

Note: Your phone’s ESN is under the phone’s battery; however, the roaming cellular service provider can usually automatically determine your phone’s ESN when you call.

When you roam, RM flashes slowly on the display when the phone is using a home-type cellular system. The indicator flashes rapidly when the phone is using a cellular system that is different from your home system.

USING CELLULAR SYSTEM

PIN DIALING

Your cellular carrier might require that you use a personal identification number (PIN) when you make calls. This number assures the cellular system that the person placing the call is an authorized user.

Contact your cellular service provider to determine if a PIN is required and obtain the PIN (seven digits or less) to place calls through the cellular system you subscribe to. If a PIN is required, follow the steps in “Storing Speed Dial Numbers” on

Page 31 to store your PIN in memory 07, then follow the steps in “Enabling/Disabling PIN Dialing” on Page 50 to enable PIN dialing on your phone.

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Notes:

• Enable PIN dialing on your phone only if it is required by your cellular provider.

• You must store your PIN in memory 07, otherwise your phone cannot properly make calls through your cellular system.

• If you enter a service area which does not require PIN dialing, disable PIN dialing on your phone.

Enabling/Disabling PIN Dialing

2. Repeatedly press or #

Pin inActiv or ActivE .

until the phone displays

3. Press

STO

so ActivE appears (to enable) or

CLR

so inActiv appears (to disable).

4. To exit the function menu, press END .

Making a Call Using Your PIN

1. With PIN dialing enabled, dial or speed dial the number you want to call, as usual, then press SND .

2. When you hear the tones (2 beeps), press SND again.

The phone automatically sends your PIN code to finish dialing the call.

Note: If you did not store your PIN in memory 07, or you stored an incorrect PIN, invALid Pin appears. Be sure your PIN is correct, then try again.

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USING THE PHONE WITH HANDSFREE

EQUIPMENT

Your phone is preprogrammed to work with most optional handsfree equipment in your vehicle that lets you automatically switch from handset to handsfree mode when you place the phone in the handsfree holder.

Some handsfree equipment might require you to turn off

(mute) the phone’s microphone when switching to handsfree, using the procedure described in “Using Mute” on Page 20.

See the owner’s manual provided with your handsfree equipment for more information, or contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.

USING A HEADSET

You can make or answer calls with handsfree convenience using an optional headset that has a 3 /

32

-inch (2.5 mm) plug.

We recommend RadioShack Cat. No. 43-194.

To connect the headset, insert the headset’s plug into the headset jack on the side of the phone.

With a headset connected, you make calls as usual. You can answer a call simply by pressing any number key ( 0 – 9 ), ,

Notes:

• The headset’s earpiece and microphone must be used when the headset is connected. Connecting a headset disconnects the phone’s earpiece and microphone.

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• You can connect or disconnect the headset without affecting a call in progress.

•

VOL

also controls the connected headset’s volume (see

“Adjusting the Volume” on Page 19).

USING TOUCH-TONE SERVICES

To use your cellular phone to control answering machines and special telephone services (such as bank-by-phone or voicemail), simply enter touch-tone commands using your phone’s keypad after the service answers (and when prompted).

Or, you can store the service’s command sequence in a memory location, then follow these steps after the service answers (for each sequence you want to send).

1. Recall the memory location that contains the command sequence.

Adding a Pause

Some services, such as voicemail, require you to enter an access code then wait before entering additional digits. To include one or more pauses in a sequence when storing it in memory, press

FCN SND so o appears, then press

STO

. The phone displays o wherever you insert a pause.

Note: If you do not press

STO

within 8 seconds, the display clears to conserve battery power. If this happens, simply press the key for the next digit you want to enter or store. The characters you previously entered appear along with the pause you just entered.

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When you send a sequence with pauses stored in it, the phone stops at each place in the sequence where you entered a pause. To send the next group of numbers in the sequence, press SND again.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the phone’s power does not come on or stay on:

• Make sure the battery is properly installed and charged.

• Be sure the contacts on the battery are clean, If they are not, clean them with a soft cloth or pencil eraser.

• The battery charge might be too low for operation. Check the display and listen for the low battery warning tones.

If the power comes on, but the phone does not work:

• Make sure that the antenna is fully extended.

• Be sure you selected the correct cellular system type

(see “Setting the Cellular System Type” on Page 46).

• Make sure that functions you might have previously selected (but forgotten) are not causing the phone to operate differently than you expect it to (see “Function

Status Quick-Review” on Page 25).

• Check the display for error messages.

If you see an error message that is not covered in any section in this Owner’s Manual, or if your phone does not seem to be operating properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

TRAFFIC SAFETY

• Do not use a handheld phone while driving a vehicle. If using a handheld phone, park the vehicle before taking or making a call.

• Always secure the phone in its holder; do not place the phone on the passenger seat or where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.

• Never install a phone alert device that operates your vehicle’s lights or horn. This is illegal in most areas.

Remember, always put road safety first!

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Remember to follow all special regulations and always turn off your phone whenever you are required to do so, or when it might cause interference or be dangerous.

• Any radio transmitting equipment, including cellular phones, might interfere with inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions.

Other electronic equipment might also be subject to interference.

• As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, for your safety, only use your phone in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).

• Turn off the phone while getting gasoline (at a filling station). Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, or around blasting operations.

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• Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as a cellular phone or any of its parts or accessories.

• Only qualified personnel should install or service the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service might be dangerous and could invalidate the phone’s warranty.

• Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-lock braking systems, electronic cruise control systems, and other electronic systems can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio signals. Check regularly that all cellular phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.

• Turn off your cellular phone when in an aircraft. The use of cellular phones in an aircraft might be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt cellular networks, and is illegal.

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services, legal action, or both.

EMERGENCY CALLS

IMPORTANT! This phone, like any cellular phone, operates using radio signals, cellular, and land-line networks, as well as user-programmed functions. These factors make it impossible to guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any cellular phone for essential communications (such as medical emergencies).

Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be turned on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.

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You might not be able to make emergency calls on all cellular phone networks or when certain network services or phone features are set. Check with your local service providers.

FCC REGULATIONS

A cellular phone might cause TV or radio interference, even when it is operating properly. The FCC can require you to stop using your cellular phone if you cannot eliminate the interference. If you need assistance, contact your local RadioShack store.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack CT-503 Handheld Flip-Style Cellular Telephone with Headset Jack is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years.

• Keep the phone and all of its parts and accessories out of the reach of children.

• Keep the phone dry. Liquids might contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.

• Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas. its moving parts can be damaged.

• Do not store the phone in hot areas. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt plastic parts.

• Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up (to its normal operating temperature), moisture can form inside the phone, which could damage the phone’s electronic circuits.

• Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.

• Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean your phone.

Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate your phone’s 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions ....................................... 5 5 /

8

×

2 3 /

8

×

1 1 /

2

Inches

Weight (with Supplied Battery) .................................... 9.6 oz

(272 g)

Transmitting Power .................................. 0.6W + 2dB – 4dB

Operating Voltage .............................................. µ5.2–7.5 DC

Internal Battery ......................................................... 6.0V DC

Input to AC Charger ................................................ 120V AC

Frequency Band ..................................... 824–849 MHz (TX)

869–894 MHz (RX)

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

PATENT INFORMATION

This phone is manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents.

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DISPLAY MESSAGE GLOSSARY

Message Description

’ o

(Apostrophe) Memory scrolling active

Shows a pause stored in memory

Auto Ansr Automatic answer

Auto Lock Automatic lock

A1

A2 b1 b2

CALL

ChAngE?

Two-system operation; non-wireline system is active, using phone number 1

Two-system operation; non-wireline system is active, using phone number 2

Two-system operation; wireline system is active, using phone number 1

Two-system operation; wireline system is active, using phone number 2

Call now being, or was previously, received

Memory prompt to caution before overwriting previously stored information

ChAngEd to Appears when you change the preset lock code

EMrgCY Emergency call in progress

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FULL Requested memory is full

HOME Home system-type selected

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Message Description

SErvice

LEvEl 1 or 4

LocCode

Loc’d

Lo bAt

MUtE on

Service restriction level currently selected

Appears before lock code

Phone is locked

Battery power is low

Microphone is turned off

Briefly appears when display is clear

OnEMIn tMr Call-time reminder tone

Pin ActivE inActiv or PIN dialing function enabled or disabled

P SCAn rEdiAL

Specific cellular ID required (system-type selected)

Automatic redial in progress rEMInd MSg Message reminder tones

SCAn A Non-wireline A system-type selected

SCAn Ab

SCAn b

SCAn bA

Std Ab

A then B scan system-type selected

Wireline B scan system-type selected

B then A scan system-type selected

Std bA

Standard non-wireline system-type selected

Standard wireline system-type selected

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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, RadioShack

MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN-

CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-

LAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE

WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PRO-

VIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBIL-

ITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT

TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY

BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY

BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,

PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-

TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-

VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 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, unless 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 property 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.

RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600,

Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

3/97

3/98

RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

68P09411A68

RGC

Printed in the USA