Radio Shack Cell Phone CT-501 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Cat. No. 17-1110
CT-501 Handheld Flip-Style
Cellular Telephone
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack CT-501 Handheld Flip-Style Cellular Telephone 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.
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).
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.
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All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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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.
Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied battery (fully
charged) provides about 2 hours of talk time or 30 hours of
standby time.
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.
Automatic Answer — lets you set the phone to answer automatically after two rings (if you are using optional handsfree
equipment, for example).
Two Phone Number Capability — lets you use this one
phone with two different cellular services, with a different
phone number from each.
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 .......................................................................
Turning the Phone On/Off ..................................................
Signal Strength/Service Area .............................................
Making a Call .....................................................................
Answering a Call ................................................................
Adjusting the Volume .........................................................
Making Emergency Calls ...................................................
Redialing Numbers ............................................................
Displaying Numbers ...........................................................
15
15
15
16
18
19
20
21
23
Menu Functions ....................................................................... 24
Overview ............................................................................ 24
Using the Menu Functions ................................................. 27
Using Memory ..........................................................................
Storing Speed Dial Numbers .............................................
One-Touch Dialing .............................................................
Speed Recall/Dialing .........................................................
Memory Scrolling/Dialing ...................................................
Changing a Number in Memory .........................................
Clearing a Memory ............................................................
Using Scratchpad Memory ................................................
Memory Dialing Tips ..........................................................
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31
32
32
33
34
34
35
35
Security Features .................................................................... 36
Locking Your Phone ........................................................... 36
Using the Service Restriction ............................................. 39
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Special Features ......................................................................
Using the Messaging Functions .........................................
Using the Call Timers .........................................................
Selecting the Active Phone Number ..................................
Setting the Cellular System Type .......................................
Roaming ............................................................................
Using Cellular System PIN Dialing ....................................
Using the Phone with Handsfree Equipment .....................
Using Touch-Tone Services ...............................................
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45
46
49
49
51
51
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 53
Safety Information ...................................................................
Traffic Safety ......................................................................
Operating Environment ......................................................
Emergency Calls ................................................................
FCC Regulations ...............................................................
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54
54
55
56
Care and Maintenance ............................................................. 57
Specifications .......................................................................... 58
Patent Information ............................................................. 58
Display Message Glossary ..................................................... 60
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A LOOK AT YOUR PHONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
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 or earpiece
volume levels.
FCN
— Selects functions.
STO
— Stores to memory or turns on functions.
PWR
— Turns the phone on and off.
6. 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 60.
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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: Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) 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-cadmium 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. Insert the charger’s flat plug into the charging jack on the
bottom of the phone.
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 indicators appear.
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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.
Recommended Recharging Times
Battery Type
Approximate
Charging Time
(Hours)
NiCd Slim
21/2
NiCd Slim Extra Capacity
31/4
NiCd Standard (supplied)
41/4
NiCd Extra Capacity
51/2
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
blank.
PWR
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 CLR to delete all digits.
• 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
You See
Description
Fast Busy
snd to
rEdiAL
The cellular system is
busy.
High/low
snd to
rEdiAL
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
18
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
MUtE disappears.
FCN
MNO
6
again so
Hint: To help you remember which key to use, note that “M”
(for mute) appears on the MNO6 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 emer1 for about 1 second.
gency number, simply hold down
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
1 key.
using the
• 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.
0
0 . (location 00) and the most recent
1. Press RCL
number called flashes on the display.
OPER
OPER
2. To redial this number while it appears on the display,
press SND.
To exit without redialing the number, hold down
clear the display.
CLR
to
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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
SND again to repeat
the redial cycle or END to end the call.
rEdiAL appears again), you can press
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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 to access the functions menu. The first
1. Press FCN
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,
press END .
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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.
• The setting Auto HF On (auto hands-free on) always
appears during a quick-review, but you cannot change
the phone’s hands-free setting. See “Using the Phone
with Handsfree Equipment” on Page 51.
• 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.
0 WXY 9 RCL . The abbreviation for the first
1. Press FCN
enabled function (such as OnEMIn tMr On for “oneminute timer is on”) appears on the display.
OPER
Notes: See “Display Message Glossary” on Page 60 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
See
Page
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
27
ringEr StyLE
Sets the phone to use one of
nine different ringer styles
27
Auto AnSr
On or OFF
Sets the phone to automatically answer after two rings
28
Auto Lock
On or OFF
Sets the phone to automatically lock when you turn
power off
37
EMrgCY CALL
On or OFF
Disables/enables the emergency dialing function
29
rEMInd MSg
On or OF
Sets the phone to alert you of
messages received (with
optional messaging services)
30
SELEct LAnguAg
On or OFF
(Function not available on this
phone)
N/A
Pin inActiv
or Activ
Sets the phone to automatically send a cellular PIN with
the second press of the SND
button
50
and a number
from 1–9
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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.
1. Press
FCN
2. Press #
1
.
. OnEMIn tMr On or OFF appears.
3. Press STO so On appears (to enable) or
appears (to disable).
4. Press
END
CLR
so OFF
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.
1. Press
FCN
1
.
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 #
to scroll backward or forward and hear
each of them).
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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.
1. Press
FCN
1
.
2. Repeatedly press
or On appears.
or #
until Auto AnSr OFF
3. Press STO so On appears (to enable) or
appears (to disable).
4. Press
END
CLR
so OFF
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
1 to make an emergency call; however, you can set
down
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.
1. Press
FCN
1
.
2. Repeatedly press
or OFF appears.
or #
until EMrgCY CALL On
3. Press CLR so OFF appears (to disable) or
appears (to enable).
4. Press
END
STO
so On
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
or OFF appears.
or #
until REMInd Msg On
3. Press CLR so OFF appears (to disable) or
appears (to enable).
4. Press
30
END
to exit the function menu.
STO
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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 END STO , then start
over at Step 2.
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?.
To select a different memory location, press END
enter the new memory location number, then press
STO
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
1. Press
RCL
.
0
1 to start scrolling from the first memory
2. Press
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.
OPER
Note: If the memory location you selected is unused, the
location number (03’, for example) appears steadily.
3. Repeatedly press #
or
backward through the numbers.
to scroll forward or
4. When you see the number you want to use, press
to place the call.
SND
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
34
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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 51.
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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 or unlock your phone at any time.
1. Press
FCN
, then hold down
JKL
5
. The phone displays
Loc ?.
2. To lock your phone, press STO
Loc ’d appears on the display.
within 8 seconds.
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.
1. Press
1
FCN
.
2. Repeatedly press
or #
Auto Lock On or OFF.
until the phone displays
3. Press STO so On appears (to enable) or
appears (to disable).
4. To exit the function menu, press
CLR
so OFF
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.
1. Press
FCN
OPER
0
.
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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.
1. Press
FCN
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
Description
1
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.
4
No restrictions (default setting).
Note: Your phone is preset to service level 4.
Follow these steps to change the service restriction level on
your phone.
1. Press
FCN
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 no MSgS 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
(to
scroll backwards) or #
(to scroll forwards) until that
message appears.
3. When you finish, press
tion.
END
to exit the message func-
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 RCL
#
#
. The air time of your last call (such as 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
CLR .
FCN
OPER
0
PRS
7
To clear the timer from the display, press any key.
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
Cellular System Type
Display Shows
1
Non-wireline (type A)
A1
2
Non-wireline (type A)
A2
1
Wireline (type B)
b1
2
Wireline (type B)
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 actiSTO . The disvate the other phone number, press RCL #
play 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
If you are using a type B (wireline) home system
Std bA
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
SCAnbA
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
SCAnAb
Home Only Mode — the phone will not operate outside your home system.
HOME
Scan A Mode — the phone will operate only within
non-wireline (A) systems.
SCAn A
Scan B Mode — the phone will operate only within
wireline (B) systems.
SCAn b
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).
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
48
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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
1. Press
FCN
1
.
2. Repeatedly press
or #
Pin inActiv or Activ.
until the phone displays
STO
so Activ appears (to enable) or
inActiv appears (to disable).
3. Press
4. To exit the function menu, press
CLR
so
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 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.
2. Press
RCL
SND.
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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.
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-501 Handheld Flip-Style Cellular Telephone 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 ........................................ 55/8 × 23/8 × 11/2 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 ................................................ 110V 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
See
Page(s)
’
(Apostrophe) Memory scrolling
active
33
o
Shows a pause stored in memory
52
Auto Ansr
Automatic answer
28
Auto Lock
Automatic lock
37
A1
Two-system operation; non-wireline system is active, using phone
number 1
45
A2
Two-system operation; non-wireline system is active, using phone
number 2
45
b1
Two-system operation; wireline system is active, using phone number
1
45
b2
Two-system operation; wireline system is active, using phone number
2
45
CALL
Call now being, or was previously,
received
18
ChAngE?
Memory prompt to caution before
overwriting previously stored information
31
ChAn gEd to
Appears when you change the preset lock code
38
Emergency call in progress
1 )
(using
20
Emergency dialing display status
29
Requested memory is full
31
Handsfree operation enabled
25
EMrgCY
EMrgCY Call
FULL
Auto HF On
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Message
HOME
Description
See
Page(s)
Home system-type selected
47
Service restriction level currently
selected
39
Appears before lock code
38
Loc’d
Phone is locked
36
Lo bAt
Battery power is low
13
Microphone is turned off
20
Appears when display is clear
15
LEvEl 1 or 4
LocCode
MutE
on
OnEMIn tMr
Call-time reminder tone
27
Pin Activ or
inActiv
PIN dialing function enabled or disabled
50
P SCAn
Specific cellular ID required (system-type selected)
47
rEdiAL
Automatic redial in progress
22
Message reminder tones
30
Non-wireline A system-type
selected
47
A then B scan system-type selected
47
Wireline B scan system-type
selected
47
SCAn bA
B then A scan system-type selected
47
Std Ab
Standard non-wireline system-type
selected
47
Std bA
Standard wireline system-type
selected
47
rEMInd MSg
SCAn A
SCAn Ab
SCAn b
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and 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, 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 LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY 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, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED 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
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
10/97
68P09398A54-A
7/28/97 - RGC
Printed in the USA
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