Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 200
Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 200
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this prod- uct to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
?? 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product???s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product???s case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that
!important operating and maintenance in- structions are included in the literature ac-
companying this product.
This system has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack System 200
The system stores and displays up to 64 single (number only) or multiple (name and number) Caller ID records.
Your System 200 includes these features:
New Call Counter ??? displays the number of new calls you have received.
DELETE Button ??? lets you erase Caller ID records one at a time or all at once.
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Contrast Control ??? lets you adjust the display???s contrast to suit your preference.
Time and Date Display ??? displays the current time and date as provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your local telephone company.
Message Waiting ??? appears when you have re- ceived a voice mail message (if you subscribe to the message waiting service from your local phone company).
REVIEW Buttons ??? let you easily scroll through all records in Caller ID memory.
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Easy Installation ??? the system easily connects to your telephone line so you can quickly begin using it.
Mounting Options ??? you can place the system on a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall.
Note: You need four AAA batteries (not supplied) to power the System 200.
We recommend you record the system???s serial number here. The number is on the system???s bot- tom panel.
Serial Number: _________________________
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Important Information:
???To use this system, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service.
???Your system displays the caller???s name only if this feature is available in your area and you subscribe to it.
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FCC INFORMATION
We have designed your System 200 to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each Caller ID system (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele- phone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the system???s ringer equiva- lence number or REN. The REN is on the label on the bottom of the system.
If you use more than one telephone or other de- vice on the line, add up all of the RENs. If the to- tal is more than five, your telephone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might im- pair ringer operation. If ringer operation is im- paired, remove a device from the line.
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Your system complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, provide the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) registration number and the REN to your telephone compa- ny. These numbers are on the label on the bot- tom of the system.
Note: You must not connect your System 200 to:
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???Most electronic key telephone systems
In the unlikely event that your System 200 causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify
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you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as pos- sible and advises you of your right to file a com- plaint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this system. The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
This system complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your System 200 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
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properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
???Reorient or relocate the receiving radio or TV antenna
???Increase the distance between the System 200 and the radio or TV
???Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the System 200 and the radio or TV
Contact your local telephone company or Ra- dioShack store if the problem continues.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES/
SETUP
You need four AAA batteries (not supplied) to power the system. For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline bat- teries, such as RadioShack Cat. No.
Cautions:
???Always use fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
???Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or re- chargeable), or rechargeable batteries of dif- ferent capacities.
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Follow these steps to install batteries and pro- gram the system.
Note: When replacing the batteries, if you do not install the new ones within 1 minute, the system???s date and time will be lost (the Caller ID informa- tion, however, stays stored in the system???s mem- ory).
1.If you are replacing the batteries, unplug both modular line cords from the back of the system.
2.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the bat- tery compartment screw on the bottom of the system, then slide the cover off in the direc- tion of the arrow on the cover???s door.
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ILLUSTRATION
3.Put four fresh AAA batteries into the com- partment as indicated by the polarity sym- bols (+ and
ILLUSTRATION
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4.Turn the system over so you can see the dis- play. After you install batteries, the system displays HA640 REV 2.0 (information about the system???s software), then SET LANGUAGE, then ENGLISH (the default display language) for about 45 seconds.
5.To select another language, repeatedly press REVIEW 
. The display cycles through
FRENCH, SPANISH, and ENGLISH.
Note: If you do not press any key within 45 seconds after pressing REVIEW 
, the sys- tem automatically selects English.
6.Press REVIEW 
to store the selected lan- guage. 000 and SET AREA CODE appear. The first 0 flashes.
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7.Within 45 seconds, repeatedly press REVIEW 
until the first digit of your area code appears, then press REVIEW 
to enter the digit. The second 0 flashes.
8.Repeat Step 7 to set the second and third dig- its of your area code.
Notes:
???If you make a mistake while setting the ar- ea code, press DELETE. The cursor moves to the first digit of the area code. Then repeat Steps 7 and 8 to reset the ar- ea code.
???If you do not press any key within 45 sec- onds in Steps 7 or 8, the area code is au-
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tomatically set by signals sent from the phone company with the first incoming call.
When you enter the area code???s last digit, the system displays 12:00AM 1/01.
Note: The telephone company sends the correct time with each incoming call, so the correct date and time are automatically set when the system receives its first call.
9.Replace the battery cover and the screw. If you are replacing the batteries, reconnect the phone line and the phone.
To reset the language, remove the batteries and reinstall them.
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When 
flashes in the upper right corner of the display or the display dims, replace the batteries.
Cautions:
???Always remove old or weak batteries. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can damage your system.
???Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them.
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY
CONTRAST
Note: You can adjust the display contrast only when the current time and date are showing.
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To increase the display contrast, hold down DE- LETE/READ while repeatedly pressing REVIEW 
.
To decrease the display contrast, hold down DE- LETE/READ while repeatedly pressing REVIEW 
.
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Note: Do not hold down DELETE/READ without also pressing one of the REVIEW keys. That eras- es call records from memory.
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CONNECTING THE SYSTEM
Connecting to a Phone
ILLUSTRATION
1.Disconnect the telephone???s line cord from the modular wall jack and plug it into the sys- tem???s PHONE jack.
2.Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the system???s LINE jack.
3.Plug the other end of the cord into the modu- lar wall jack.
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Connecting to an Answering Machine
ILLUSTRATION
1.Disconnect the cord that connects your an- swering machine to your phone line from the modular wall jack. Then plug it into the sys- tem???s PHONE jack.
2.Plug one end of the supplied line cord into the system???s LINE jack.
3.Plug the cord???s other end into the modular
wall jack.
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4.Set your answering machine to answer after two or more rings. This gives the System 200 time to record call information that the phone company sends between the first and sec- ond rings.
Note: Some answering machines block Caller ID information from the System 200. If this happens, you might have to disconnect the answering ma- chine.
MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
You can place the System 200 directly on a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall using the sup- plied mounting bracket and screws.
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Follow these steps to mount the system on a wall.
1.Select a location near the phone line jack. Then, using the round holes in the mounting bracket as a template, mark the mounting screw locations on the wall.
2.Drill two
Note: If needed for extra support, wall an- chors are also supplied.
3.While holding the bracket against the wall, thread a screw through each hole, then tight- en the screws.
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ILLUSTRATION
4.Align the slots on the back of the system with the hooks on the bracket. Then gently push the system down on the bracket to secure it.
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To remove the system from the bracket, press up on the bottom of the system until it snaps off of the bracket.
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OPERATION
RECEIVING CALLS
Caller ID is a service provided by your telephone company. When you subscribe to this service, the telephone company sends the caller???s tele- phone number (and name, if available) and the call???s date and time between the first and second rings. The system receives and displays this in- formation for each call (see ???Displayed Call Infor- mation??? on Page 31) and updates the display with the current date and time.
If the system has received a call since the last time call records were reviewed, the NEW CALL indicator flashes, NEW CALL flashes on the dis- play, and the call information appears. After 20 seconds, the system returns to the date and time display.
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ILLUSTRATION
Note: If you have a phone that has a hold fea- ture, we do not recommend using hold for very long. The Caller ID information sent by the phone company might disconnect a caller on hold if a new call comes in.
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REVIEWING CALL RECORDS
Each time you receive a call, your system saves a call record in memory that you can review later, even while you are on the phone. Your system saves up to 64 call records, then (for subsequent calls) it replaces the oldest call record with each new one.
A stored call record includes:
???Call number (order the call is received)
???Time and date of the call
???Caller???s telephone number (if available)
???Caller???s name (if available)
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Follow these steps to review the call information.
1.Repeatedly press REVIEW 
or 
to see the individual call records. The system displays the phone number (and the name, if avail- able).
2.To see the date, time, and number of the call, press READ/DELETE.
3.To see call information for the next or the previous call, press REVIEW 
or 
.
Notes:
???END OF NEW CALL appears after all new call records.
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???The system automatically returns to the cur- rent date and time about 20 seconds after you press any button.
Displayed Call Information
The system can display the following information:
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DELETING CALL RECORDS
Deleting a Single Call
1.Repeatedly press either REVIEW key until the call you want to delete appears.
2.Hold down DELETE/READ. The call informa- tion flashes, then
Once you delete the call information, you cannot retrieve it. If no other calls are stored, NO CALLS appears.
Note: The system returns to the time/date display after 20 seconds if you do not press a key.
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Deleting All Calls
1.Press REVIEW 
or 
to review all call records.
2.From the current date and time display, hold down READ/DELETE until the display flashes for 4 seconds and NO CALLS appears, indi- cating all calls are deleted. Then the system returns to the current date and time display.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your system is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the prob- lem.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack System 200
Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can cor- rode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam- age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
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Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the system gently and care- fully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the system to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the re- quired size and type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your system???s electronic parts.
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Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, clean- ing solvents, or strong detergents to clean the system.
Modifying or tampering with the system???s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your system???s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your system is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your system until you have resolved the problem.
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LIGHTNING
Your system has
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug the tele- phone system during storms to reduce the possi- bility of damage.
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NOTES
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Limited
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufactur- ing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack com-
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIM-
ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY WITH 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, REV-
ENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM- AGES.
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.(continued)
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(continued) 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 de- fect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) re- place 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 Ra- dioShack. 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 war- ranty 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, ship- ping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installa- tion,
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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