Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 240
Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 240
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
??1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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FEATURES
The RadioShack System 240
The module has these features:
Easy Installation ??? so you can quickly begin to see Caller ID information.
Large Display ??? makes it easy to see the Caller ID information.
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Trilingual Messages ??? lets you set the module to display messages in En- glish, French, or Spanish.
Contrast Control ??? lets you adjust the display contrast for the best visibility.
This module has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
Notes:
???To use this module, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is avail- able, and you must subscribe to the service.
???Your Caller ID module displays name only, number only, or both name and number, depending upon the information provided by the phone company.
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FCC INFORMATION
We have designed your System 240 to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each system (and each de- vice, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele- phone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the device???s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is shown on the label on the bottom of the module.
If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line, add up all of the RENs. If the total is more than five, your telephone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might impair ringer operation. If ringer operation is im- paired, remove a device from the line.
Your module complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, pro- vide the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company. Both numbers are shown on the bottom of the module.
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Note: You must not connect the module to:
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???Most electronic key telephone systems
In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service. The telephone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the tele- phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Also the telephone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, opera- tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of this module. The tele- phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
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This module complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your module might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interfer- ence, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures.
???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
???Increase the distance between the module and the radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues.
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
The System 240 is powered by three AAA batteries. For the longest operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No.
Note: If you are replacing the batteries, unplug the module from the phone line.
1.Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.
2.Place the batteries in the compart- ment, following the correct polarity (+ and
+
+
3. Replace the cover.
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When the battery low indicator ( 
) appears in the top left corner of the dis- play or the display dims, replace the batteries.
Cautions:
???Once you remove the batteries from the Caller ID module, you have 7 sec- onds to install new batteries without losing saved information.
???Do not press any buttons after you remove the batteries. Doing so can de- lete the information stored in the module.
???Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, al- kaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
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CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE
CONNECTING TO A SINGLE LINE
The Caller ID module connects to the phone line using a modular
Note: The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C.
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Follow these steps to connect the module to the phone line.
1.Unplug the phone???s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into the module???s PHONE jack.
2.Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module???s WALL jack.
3.Plug the other end of the supplied modular cord into the phone line jack.
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CONNECTING TO A
You can connect the module to a
Follow these steps to connect the module to a
1.Unplug the phone???s cord from the phone line jack, then plug the
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2.Plug the phone???s cord into the L1 + L2 jack on the adapter.
3.Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module???s WALL jack.
4.Plug the other end of the modular cord into either the L1 or L2 jack on the adapter, depending on which line???s calls you want to monitor.
Note: You can also connect two modules (one module for each line) as shown here. Each module shows information for the line you connect it to. Simply plug the oth- er module into the remaining jack (L1 or L2) on the adapter.
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CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE
1.Unplug the answering machine???s cord from the phone line jack, then plug the
cord into the module???s PHONE jack.
2. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the WALL jack on the mod- ule. Then plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack.
3. Set the answering machine to answer calls after at least two rings.
Note: If you connect a telephone answering machine to the same line as the Caller ID System 240, you must set the answering machine to answer in two or more rings in order to receive the Caller ID information.
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MOUNTING THE MODULE
You can place the module on a desktop or table, or mount it on a wall. To mount the System 240 on a wall, you need two wood screws (not supplied).
2. Secure the bracket to the wall by threading two screws into the bracket.
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3. Disconnect the phone lines from the System 240 and thread them through the lower opening on the bracket.
4. Reconnect the phone lines to the Sys- tem 240, then slide the module onto the bracket, and push the module down to secure it.
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SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE
The System 240 is preset to display mes- sages in English. To select a language at any time, hold down both review buttons until SELECT LANGUAGE appears, then release the buttons. ESP FRA ENG ap- pears. To select Spanish, press DELETE.
lect English, press REVIEW . After you t
select the language, the screen again goes blank, then displays messages in the se- lected language.
DELETE 
REVIEW
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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
Follow these steps to adjust the display???s contrast for the best visibility.
DELETE 
REVIEW 
1.Press either REVIEW button so ??? NO CALLS ??? (or a call record) appears. Then hold down DELETE.
Note: If you hold down DELETE for longer than 6 seconds without pressing a REVIEW button, the system deletes all call records from its memory.
3. Release DELETE.
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CALLER ID INFORMATION
The module automatically displays all received Caller ID information for every incoming call between the first and second ring. As it receives calls, it stores the information in the module???s memory for later recall. When the module???s memory becomes full, any new record replaces the oldest record.
REVIEWING CALL INFORMATION
The System 240 can store up to 60 Caller ID records. If the module has re- ceived a call since the last time it was reviewed, the call indicator flashes (see ???Deleting Call Records??? on Page 24). Press any button to turn off the indicator.
To view the latest call record, press either
or REVIEW to step forward through them. t
step back through the
. Then, to t
call records
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Note: The display shows up to 10 digits of the phone number. If the incoming phone number is longer than 10 digits, the display shows only the last 10 digits.
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DELETING CALL RECORDS
To delete the displayed call record, quickly press DELETE twice.
To delete all call records, hold down DELETE for about 6 seconds. The module displays ??? NO CALLS
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack System 240
Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq- uids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
Use and store the module only in normal temperature environ- ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
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Handle the module gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and can cause the module to work improperly.
Wipe the module with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look- ing new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the module.
Modifying or tampering with the module???s internal components can cause a mal- function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your module is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is harming the telephone lines, the telephone company might ask you to disconnect the module until you have re- solved the problem.
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LIGHTNING
This 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 module during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.
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NOTES
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Limited
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
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 CUS-
TOMER 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, REVE-
NUE, 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 inci- dental 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 other- wise provided by law: (a) correct the defect 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
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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. Re- paired 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,
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
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