Caller ID System 250  (430-0956)    Operation          Faxback Doc. # 7125

INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY

The module is powered by a 9-volt battery.  For the longest operation, we
recommend you use an alkaline battery (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553).  Even
if you use an optional AC adapter, install a battery to keep the
information in the module's memory during power failures.  When the
battery low indicator (- +) appears in the top left corner of the
display, or the display dims, replace the battery.  Follow these steps to
install the battery.

1.  If you are replacing the battery, unplug the module from the telephone
    line and wait for the display to become blank.

Caution:  Do not press any buttons after you remove the battery.  Doing so
          can delete all information from the module.

2.   Slide off the battery compartment cover.

3.  Remove the old battery, if necessary.

Caution:  Be sure to keep a fresh 9-volt battery on hand when you replace
          the battery.  You need to replace the battery within 20 seconds.
          Otherwise the information kept in the system's memory is lost.

4.  Place the battery in the compartment as shown, following the correct
    polarity (+ and -) as marked on the module's case.

Caution:  Do not force the battery into the compartment.  Place it as
          shown in the illustration.

5.  Replace the cover.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTION

When you install the battery, the system begins its start-up sequence.
The system displays a test screen for several seconds.  Next, it displays
its total memory capacity.  Then the system displays the following screen:

To select Spanish messages, press DELETE.  To select English messages,
press REVIEW RIGHT ARROW.

To change the language selection, remove the battery (and unplug the AC
adapter, if connected).  Then press any button.

Caution:  Doing so can delete all information from the module.

When you install the battery, the system performs the start-up sequence
again.

CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE

The module connects to the phone line using a modular telephone-line
connector.  If your phone line does not have this type of connector, you
can get the necessary adapter at your local Radio Shack store.  Or, you
can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring.

Note:  The telephone company can charge you to update the telephone
       wiring.  The phone company will ask for the USOC number of the jack
       to be installed.  The USOC number of the jack to be installed
       is RJ11.

Follow these steps to connect the module to the phone line.

1.  Unplug the phone's cord from the modular telephone line connector and
    plug this cord into either of the module's phone jacks.

2.  Plug the supplied phone line cord into the module's other modular
    telephone line connector.

3.  Plug the other end of the supplied phone line cord into the modular
    telephone line connector.

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER

If you connect the module to AC power using an optional adapter
(Cat. No. 273-1650), the message received indicator lights when there is a
waiting voice mail message, anonymous call, or a new call.

Caution:  You must use a Class II AC adapter that supplies 9 volts and
          delivers at least 50 milliamps.  Its center tip must be
          negative, and its plug must correctly fit the module's 9V-DC
          jack.  Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications
          could seriously damage the module or the adapter.

Follow these steps to connect the adapter.

1.  Attach the yellow adaptaplug to the adapter's cord so it reads
    TIP-NEG.

2.  Set the adapter's power switch to 9V.

3.  Plug the adapter's barrel plug into the module's 9V-DC jack.

4.  Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.

ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST

Follow these steps to adjust the display's contrast for best visibility.

1.  Press and hold down DELETE.

2.  While holding down DELETE, repeatedly press LEFT ARROW REVIEW within 6
    seconds to decrease the contrast or REVIEW RIGHT ARROW to increase the
    contrast.

   Note:  If you hold down DELETE for longer than 6 seconds without
          pressing a REVIEW button, the system deletes all calls from its
          memory.

3.  Release DELETE.

RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS

The module automatically receives and displays all caller ID information
for every incoming call.  As it receives calls, it stores the information
in the module's memory for later recall.

OUT OF AREA CALLS

If the caller is calling from outside the caller ID service area, OUT OF
AREA appears on the display.

ANONYMOUS CALL

If the caller has elected to block caller ID information, ANONYMOUS CALL
appears on the display for about 30 seconds, and the message alert
indicator flashes after the second ring.

NEW CALL

If there is a new call in the system since you last reviewed caller
information, the message received indicator flashes rapidly.  Press DELETE
to turn off the indicator.

MESSAGE WAITING

If you subscribe to your phone company's voice mail feature and they send
a signal to your caller ID system when you have new voice mail, MESSAGE
WAITING appears for 30 seconds when you get new voice mail.  The message
received indicator also flashes slowly until you retrieve your voice mail
messages.

Note:  You must use an optional AC adapter for this feature to work.  See
       "Connecting an Optional AC Adapter."

LINE ERROR

If there is an error in the Caller ID transmission, LINE ERROR appears on
the display.

Note:  Minor electrical disturbances can affect the caller ID information.
       Occasional errors are normal.  If the module frequently displays
       LINE ERROR, contact your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

REVIEWING AND DELETING CALL INFORMATION

You can review and delete call information for up to 85 calls.  To view
the latest call information, press either LEFT ARROW REVIEW or REVIEW
RIGHT ARROW when the display is blank.  Then, to view other call
information displays, press LEFT ARROW REVIEW to step back through the
calls or REVIEW RIGHT ARROW to step forward through them.

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.

       To delete the displayed call, quickly press DELETE twice.

       To delete all calls, press and hold down DELETE for about 6
       seconds.    The module displays NO CALLS.

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF

The display automatically turns off about 30 seconds after your last
button press.  However, the message received indicator flashes or lights
steadily to indicate the status of new calls.

The indicator flashes slowly if you have a new voice mail.  It flashes
quickly if you do not have voice mail but have new caller ID information.

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