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Cat. No. 43-463
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SYSTEM 212
Two-Line Speakerphone
with Conference
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This telephone is ETL listed to UL stan-
dards and meets all applicable FCC
standards.
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
Each device that you connect to the
phone line draws power from the phone
line. We refer to this power draw as the
device’s ringer equivalence number, or
REN. The REN is on the bottom of the
phone.
We recommend you record your
phone’s serial number here. The num-
ber is on the bottom of the phone.
Serial Number __________________
If you are using more than one phone or
other device on the line, add up all the
RENs. If the total is more than five, your
phones might not ring. In rural areas, a
total REN of three might impair ringer op-
eration. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove a device from the line.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this product to rain or mois-
ture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
FCC STATEMENT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This telephone complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the bottom of the
phone.
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
Note: You must not connect the tele-
phone to:
• coin-operated systems
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
• party-line systems
!
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
• most electronic key phone systems
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CONTENTS
Installing the Speakerphone ................................................................................. 6
Installing the Backup Batteries .......................................................................... 7
Selecting a Location .......................................................................................... 7
Placing the Phone on a Desk Top ............................................................... 8
Mounting the Phone on a Wall .................................................................... 9
Connecting the Handset ................................................................................... 11
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 11
Setting the Speakerphones’ Station Extension Numbers ................................ 12
Adjusting the Ringer Volume ........................................................................... 12
Using the Telephone ............................................................................................ 13
Line Status ....................................................................................................... 13
Line Lock ......................................................................................................... 13
Making a Call with the Handset ....................................................................... 13
Making a Call with the Speakerphone ............................................................. 13
Answering a Call .............................................................................................. 14
Switching Between the Handset and the Speakerphone ................................ 14
Using Hold ....................................................................................................... 14
Using Privacy ................................................................................................... 15
Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 15
Using Redial .................................................................................................... 15
Using Auto Redial ............................................................................................ 16
Conference Calling .......................................................................................... 16
With Two Outside Callers .......................................................................... 16
With One Outside Caller and One Internal Station ................................... 17
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................. 17
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 18
Storing a Number into Memory ................................................................. 18
Entering a Pause ...................................................................................... 19
Dialing Stored Numbers ............................................................................ 19
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................ 19
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ........................................................ 19
Using Intercom and Paging ................................................................................ 20
Making an Intercom Call .................................................................................. 20
Answering an Intercom Call ............................................................................. 21
Paging One Station ......................................................................................... 21
Paging All Stations .......................................................................................... 22
Answering a Page ........................................................................................... 22
Transferring a Call ........................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 23
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Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 24
The FCC Wants You to Know .......................................................................... 25
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 25
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INSTALLING THE SPEAKERPHONE
To make full use of the Speakerphone’s
features, you must connect it to two tele-
phone lines, each with its own telephone
number. However, you can connect it to
a single line.
• If you do not have 2-line phone
jacks, you can use 1-line modular
phone jacks or combine two 1-line
modular phone jacks using a 2-line
coupler (such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 279-401, not supplied).
Notes:
• The first Speakerphone you connect
to the phone line is automatically set
to Extension 11. Any additional
Speakerphones you connect to the
phone line will ring until you set its
extension number (see “Setting the
Station Extension Numbers” on
Page 12).
• You must connect the Speaker-
phone to the telephone lines before
you plug in its AC adapter. Other-
wise, each station will have the
same extension number and the
paging and intercom features will
not work until you properly set all ex-
tensions (see “Setting the Station
Extension Numbers” on Page 12).
• If your phone line jacks are not mod-
ular jacks, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can have the phone
company update the wiring for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ14C (for a 2-line
phone jack) or RJ11C (for a 1-line
phone jack).
• You can connect your Speaker-
phone directly to a single 2-line
modular phone jack.
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(+ and –) marked inside the battery
compartment.
INSTALLING THE
BACKUP BATTERIES
The System 212 requires AC power to
operate. However, if AC power fails or
you unplug the speakerphone, the three
AAA backup batteries (not supplied)
save stored information. We recom-
mend you use alkaline batteries, such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555.
Cautions:
• Always use fresh batteries of the re-
quired size and type.
3. Replace the cover and the screw.
Cautions:
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan-
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
• Always remove old or weak batter-
ies. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly.
• Disconnect the System 212 from the
phone line(s) before replacing the
backup batteries.
SELECTING A LOCATION
Notes:
You can place the Speakerphone on a
on a desk top, shelf, or table, or mount it
on a wall. Select a location that is:
• To avoid losing stored information
when replacing the batteries, leave
the AC adapter plugged in, and
have fresh batteries ready to install
before removing the old ones.
• near an AC outlet
• near the desired telephone line
jack(s)
• Replace the batteries when BATT
appears.
• out of the way of normal activities
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the screw from the battery compart-
ment cover, then remove the cover.
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
2. Install three AAA batteries (two in
the lower slot and one in the upper)
as indicated by the polarity symbols
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the bottom of the telephone, then
route the AC power cord through the
AC ADAPTER CORD slot.
Placing the Phone on a
Desk Top
Follow these steps when you place the
base on a desk, shelf, or table.
Do not plug the adapter into the AC
outlet at this time.
1. Remove the stand from the bottom
of the phone by pressing and hold-
ing in both spring tabs, then gently
pulling the wide end of the stand
and lifting it off.
Caution: The supplied AC adapter
supplies 12V DC, delivers at least
300 mA, and has a plug that proper-
ly fits the telephone’s POWER jack.
Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications might damage
the telephone or the adapter.
2. Plug one end of the supplied modu-
lar cord into the L1 & 2 jack on the
bottom of the phone, then route the
cord through the TELEPHONE
LINE(S) slot.
4. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the supplied stand into the upper
slots near the center of the phone,
push the wide end of the stand until
it clicks into place, then place the
Speakerphone on the desk.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the POWER jack on
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5. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into the modular phone line jack(s)
for Line 1 and Line 2, then plug the
AC adapter into a standard AC out-
let.
2. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the supplied stand upward into the
lower slots near the center of the
phone, then push the wide end of
the stand until it clicks into place.
To silence the phone ringing, set the
station extension number for the phone
(see “Setting the Station Extension
Numbers” on Page 12).
Mounting the Phone on a Wall
You can mount your telephone on a wall
plate, or you can mount it directly on the
wall using two screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on
the bottom of the telephone.
3. Plug one end of the supplied modu-
lar line cords into the L1&2 jack on
the bottom of the phone, then route
the cord through the TELEPHONE
LINE(S) slot.
Note: If you are mounting the phone di-
rectly on the wall, drill two holes 315/16
inches (100 mm) apart. Thread the two
screws into the wall, letting the heads
extend about 3/16 inch (5 mm).
1. Remove the stand from the bottom
of the phone by pressing and hold-
ing in both spring tabs, then gently
pulling the wide end of the stand
and lifting it off.
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4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the POWER jack on
the bottom of the telephone, then
route the AC power cord through the
AC ADAPTER CORD slot.
Do not plug the adapter into the AC
outlet at this time.
6. Align the keyhole slots on the back
of the stand with the wall plate studs
or the screws in the wall, then care-
fully slide the phone down to secure
it.
Caution: The supplied AC adapter
supplies 12V DC, delivers at least
300 mA, and has a plug that proper-
ly fits the telephone’s POWER jack.
Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications might damage
the telephone or the adapter.
5. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into the modular phone line jack(s)
for Line 1 and Line 2, then plug the
AC adapter into a standard AC out-
let.
7. Lift out the handset holder, rotate it
180°, then snap it back into place so
it holds the handset.
To silence the phone ringing, set the
station extension number for the
phone (see “Setting the Station Ex-
tension Numbers” on Page 12).
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CONNECTING THE
HANDSET
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
Plug one end of the coiled cord into the
modular jack on the handset. Then con-
nect it to the jack on the side of the tele-
phone base. Place the handset in the
cradle.
Follow these steps to set the phone for
the type of service you have — tone or
pulse. Since the phone is preset for tone
service, you do not need to change it un-
less you have pulse service.
You might prefer a longer cord for the
handset. Your local RadioShack store
has a wide selection of telephone acces-
sories, including longer coiled handset
cords.
PROGRAM
1. Press
.
2. Press
then
,
and # at the same time
again.
3. Press 0 if you have tone service, or
press 1 if you have pulse service.
PRIVACY
4. Press
to store the setting.
The phone rings once.
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SETTING THE STATION
EXTENSION NUMBERS
ADJUSTING THE RINGER
VOLUME
When you connect more than one
Speakerphone, you must also set a dif-
ferent extension number for each station
so you can use the System’s paging and
intercom features.
The Speakerphone has four ringer vol-
ume levels — off, low, middle, and high
— for each line. Follow these steps to
adjust the ringer volume when the
Speakerphone is not being used.
At each Speakerphone station:
CONFERENCE
1. Press
2. Press
.
1
2
or
to select the desired
PROGRAM
1. Press
.
phone line.
VOLUME
VOLUME
2. Press , then
.
3. Press
or
to
#
adjust the ringer volume. The
Speakerphone rings each time you
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–
3. Enter the extension number (
)
you want to assign to that station.
VOLUME
VOLUME
press
or
.
INTERCOM
4. Press
to store the num-
To turn off the ringer, repeatedly
ber. The speakerphone rings once.
VOLUME
press
stops.
until the ringing
Note: If you try to set up a Speaker-
phone with an extension number that
has already been used for another sta-
tion, the speakerphone rings until you
select an available extension number.
To adjust the ringer volume as the
phone rings for an incoming call, simply
VOLUME
VOLUME
press
or
.
Note: If both lines are ringing at the
VOLUME VOL-
same time, pressing
UME
both lines.
or
adjusts the ringer volume for
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USING THE TELEPHONE
LINE STATUS
MAKING A CALL WITH
THE HANDSET
The line status indicator to the left of
each line button show that line’s status.
1. Lift the handset. The telephone au-
tomatically selects an available line,
or you can press a line button to se-
lect the other line.
2. Dial the number.
3. When the call is over, hang up the
handset to disconnect the call.
MAKING A CALL WITH
THE SPEAKERPHONE
Indicator
Status
Not in use
Off
Flashes twice
In use
every 2 seconds
Flashes slowly
Flashes rapidly
Incoming call
A call is on hold
LINE LOCK
Each time you pick up the handset or
press SPKR PHONE to make or answer a
call, the speakerphone’s line-lock fea-
ture automatically locks out all other in-
ternal stations from using that line. You
can release the line lock and let any oth-
er station join in the call by pressing the
line button.
1. Press SPKR PHONE. The telephone
automatically selects an available
line, or you can press a line button
to select the other line.
2. Dial the number.
3. If necessary, press VOLUME
VOLUME
to increase or decrease
the speakerphone’s volume level.
or
To line lock your call again, press the
line button again.
4. When the call is over, press SPKR
PHONE again to disconnect the call.
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ANSWERING A CALL
USING HOLD
HOLD
.
To answer an incoming call, pick up the
To place a call on hold, press
SPKR PHONE
handset or press
.
You can then hang up the handset or
use the other phone line without discon-
necting the current call.
Note: If another station answers an in-
coming call before you do, your station
is locked out and you hear either the dial
tone from the other phone line, or si-
lence if both lines are being used by oth-
er stations.
To end the call, place the handset back
SPKR PHONE
on the cradle or press
again.
Notes:
• To pick up a line that is on hold, sim-
ply press that line’s button.
SWITCHING BETWEEN
THE HANDSET AND THE
SPEAKERPHONE
• You can put a call on hold at one
station and pick up the call at anoth-
er station.
• You can alternate between two lines
To switch from the speakerphone to the
handset, just lift the handset. The speak-
erphone automatically turns off.
HOLD
by pressing
to put your cur-
rent line on hold, then pressing the
button for the line you want to pick
up.
To switch from the handset to the
SPKR PHONE
speakerphone, first press
then place the handset on the cradle.
SPKR PHONE
,
• If you press another line’s button
HOLD
without first pressing
call is disconnected.
, the first
(Be sure to press
before
replacing the handset, or the call will be
disconnected.)
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Note: If you do not have any special
USING PRIVACY
FLASH
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
might
If you do not want the person on the oth-
er end of the phone line to hear your
conversation with someone else at your
PRIVACY
location, press
. The PRIVACY
USING REDIAL
indicator lights and the microphone
turns off, but you can still hear the call-
ing party.
You can quickly redial the last number
you dialed from that station.
• To use the handset, lift it then press
REDIAL
when you hear the dial tone.
• To use the speakerphone, simply
REDIAL.
press
The Speakerphone automatically
selects an available line and dials
the number.
PRIVACY
Press
again to resume your
Notes:
conversation.
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long-dis-
tance as well as local phone num-
bers.
USING FLASH
FLASH
performs the electronic equiva-
• When you redial a phone number
that includes a Pulse/Tone mode
change, the phone pauses for about
2 seconds at the point where you
lent of a switchhook operation for spe-
cial services, such as Call Waiting.
pressed
(see “Using Tone Servic-
es on a Pulse Line” on Page 17).
• When you redial a phone number
FLASH
that includes a
phone only redials the numbers you
FLASH
entry, the
pressed after
.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
FLASH
press
to put your current call on
hold and answer an incoming call with-
out disconnecting the current call. Press
FLASH
again to alternate between the
two calls.
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USING AUTO REDIAL
CONFERENCE CALLING
Follow these steps to set your Speaker-
phone to automatically redial a number
(one that is busy, for example) up to ten
times.
Conference calling lets you conduct 3-
way conversations with two outside call-
ers, or with one outside caller and one
other internal station.
1. While the handset is on the cradle
and SPKR PHONE is off, press an
available line’s button. The line lock
indicator flashes and SPKR PHONE
lights.
With Two Outside Callers
1. Place the first call on hold by press-
HOLD
ing
.
REDIAL
. PRIVACY lights and
SPKR PHONE and the line lock in-
dicators flash.
2. Press
2. Place or answer a call on the other
line.
3. When the second call answers,
The Speakerphone redials the num-
ber up to ten times, every 30 sec-
onds.
CONFERENCE
press
. All three par-
ties are connected.
3. When the person answers, pick up
SPKR PHONE
the handset or press
This cancels auto redial.
.
To cancel auto redial while the phone is
REDIAL
redialing, press
, the line button,
PRIVACY
SPKR PHONE
, or
, or lift the
To end the conference call, simply hang
up.
handset.
Note: Be sure to cancel auto redial be-
fore you leave the area of your tele-
phone. Otherwise, your Speakerphone
will continue to hang up and redial at 30
second intervals, even if someone an-
swers.
To disconnect one of the callers from
the conference call, simply press the line
button for the caller you want to have
stay on the line.
To end the conference call and talk to
HOLD
both callers individually, press
.
This ends the conference call and puts
both calls on hold (see “Using Hold” on
Page 14).
To start the conference call again, while
both calls are on hold, press one of the
CONFERENCE
line buttons, then press
.
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With One Outside Caller and
One Internal Station
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
1. Place the outside caller on hold by
Some special services, such as bank-by-
phone, require tone signals. If you have
pulse service, you can still use these
special tone services.
pressing HOLD.
2. Press INTERCOM and dial the sta-
tion number you want to join your
call.
Dial the service’s main number as usual,
then simply press TONE/
when the
Note: Only one other internal station
service answers. Any additional keys
you press send tone signals.
can join in your call.
3. When the station answers, press
CONFERENCE. All three parties are
connected.
Or, you can release the line-lock and let
one other station join in the call. Simply
press the line button for the current call.
After a short ring sounds, someone at
any one of the other stations can join
your call by picking up the handset or
pressing SPKR PHONE, then pressing
the appropriate LINE button.
After you complete the call, hang up the
handset or press SPKR PHONE. The
phone automatically resets to pulse dial-
ing.
To disconnect the other station and re-
engage line-lock, simply press the line
button. A double ring sounds and the
other internal station is disconnected.
Note: Only the station that released line-
lock can re-engage it.
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Notes:
MEMORY DIALING
• To store the last number you
You can store up to 20 numbers in the
Speakerphone’s memory locations.
Then you can quickly dial these num-
bers by pressing one or two buttons.
REDIAL
dialed, press
.
• If you make a mistake while
entering the number, start again
at Step 1.
Each number you store can be up to 16
digits long.
3. Select the location where you want
to store the number.
• For an upper memory position,
simply press a memory button.
Storing a Number into Memory
• For a lower memory position,
Each of the phone’s 10 memory loca-
tions can hold up to 2 phone numbers
one in an upper and one in a lower
memory position.
LOWER
press
, then a memory
button.
Notes:
• Leave the handset in the cradle
when you store numbers.
• To prevent unauthorized access to
special services, we recommend
you do not store a personal identifi-
cation number in memory.
PROGRAM
1. Press
.
The telephone rings once and
stores the number.
Note: A double ring sounds if you made
an error in storing a number or if the
number exceeds 16 digits. Begin again
at Step 1.
2. Enter the number you want to store,
PAUSE
including any
entries (see
“Entering a Pause” on Page 19).
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Use a flat-blade screwdriver to lift up the
plastic cover from the telephone number
index card. For each stored number,
write the person’s or company’s name
next to the appropriate location number
on the phone number index card. Use a
pencil in case you want to change it lat-
er.
Dialing Stored Numbers
To dial a number stored in memory, lift
the handset or press SPKR PHONE.
Then:
• To dial a number stored in upper
memory, press the desired memory
location button.
• To dial a number stored in lower
memory, press LOWER then the de-
sired memory location button.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long distance
or bank by phone), store each group of
numbers in its own memory location.
To clear a stored number, press PRO-
GRAM, LOWER (if the number is in the
lower memory position) then the desired
memory location button. The telephone
rings once to indicate the number is
cleared.
To use the stored special service infor-
mation, dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in the
call, press LOWER (if necessary) then
the button for the location where the ad-
ditional information is stored.
Entering a Pause
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (9, for example) and
wait for a second dial tone before you
can dial an outside number. You can
store the access code with the phone
number. However, you must also store a
pause after the access code to allow the
outside line time to connect. To enter a
2-second pause, press PAUSE. For a
longer pause, press PAUSE additional
times.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart-
ment, ambulance) and you choose to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand pe-
riods. Also, remain on the line to explain
the reason for your call.
: You must enter at least one digit
Note
before you can store a pause.
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USING INTERCOM AND PAGING
You can call other stations connected to
the same phone lines using either the in-
tercom or paging feature.
1. To use the intercom with the speak-
erphone, press INTERCOM. INTER-
COM flashes and the speakerphone
turns on and sounds a steady tone.
Using the Speakerphone’s intercom fea-
ture is like making a telephone call to
another station. You can have a two-
way conversation when the called sta-
tion answers.
Using the Speakerphone’s paging fea-
ture is like making public address (PA)
announcements. You can announce
your message directly to one or all of the
stations instead of making the stations
ring.
To use the intercom with the hand-
set, lift the handset, then press IN-
TERCOM. INTERCOM flashes and
you hear a steady tone.
2. Within 10 seconds, enter the exten-
sion number (11–22) for the station
you want to call. That station’s inter-
com indicator blinks rapidly, and that
station sounds a double ring.
• If no station answers, your page is
like making a one-way call.
• When a station answers, your page
changes into an intercom call.
Notes:
• If the called party does not
answer your intercom call, you
can change the intercom call to a
page to that station by pressing
PAGE.
MAKING AN INTERCOM
CALL
Before you make an intercom call, check
the intercom status indicator to be sure
no one else is using the intercom.
• If you do not dial the extension
number within 10 seconds after
pressing INTERCOM, the tele-
phone sounds two rings and you
must redial.
Indicator
Status
Not in use
Off
On steadily
In use by another sta-
tion
• You can use the upper memory
position buttons to dial extensions
11–20. For example, press the
first position button to automati-
cally dial extension 11, the next
button to automatically dial exten-
sion 12, and so on.
Flashes rapidly
Receiving an intercom
call
Flashes twice
every 2 seconds intercom call
In use/Making an
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• An intercom call to one station
can be answered by any other
station.
PAGING ONE STATION
1. To page another station using the
speakerphone, press PAGE. INTER-
COM flashes and the speakerphone
turns on and sounds a steady tone.
3. When the person answers, talk into
the speakerphone or pick up the
handset.
4. To end an intercom call, press SPKR
PHONE or hang up the handset.
ANSWERING AN
INTERCOM CALL
To page another station using the
handset, lift the handset, then press
PAGE. INTERCOM flashes and you
hear a steady tone.
When someone makes an intercom call
to your extension, the telephone sounds
a double ring and the intercom indicator
blinks rapidly. (If you are on the phone,
the ring’s volume is reduced.)
2. Enter the desired extension number.
Your Speakerphone rings once.
The called station’s PRIVACY indi-
cator lights to show its microphone
is turned off, and its speaker auto-
matically turns on.
To answer the intercom call, lift the
handset, or turn on the speakerphone by
pressing INTERCOM. To release the in-
tercom call, press SPKR PHONE or hang
up the handset.
3. Lift the handset and speak your an-
nouncement, or just talk into the
speakerphone.
If you are already on the phone, place
that call on hold, then press INTERCOM.
After you release the intercom call,
press HOLD to resume your earlier call.
4. To end a page call, press SPKR
PHONE or hang up the handset.
You can change an individual
Note:
page to an intercom call by pressing IN-
TERCOM.
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PAGING ALL STATIONS
TRANSFERRING A CALL
1. Using the speakerphone or the
If a caller asks to speak to someone at
another extension, you can transfer the
call by using the intercom or by paging.
PAGE
handset, press
then
. Or,
ALL PAGE
press
. Your phone rings
once, and INTERCOM flashes. All
other stations’ INTERCOM indica-
tor lights, and the speakers auto-
matically turn on.
HOLD
1. Press
hold.
to place the call on
INTERCOM
PAGE
(or ). The IN-
2. Press
TERCOM indicator flashes.
2. Lift up the handset and speak your
announcement, or just talk into the
speakerphone.
3. Dial the desired extension number.
4. When the person answers, tell the
person which line to pick up, then
SPKR
3. To end a page call, press
PHONE
SPKR
or hang up the handset.
hang up the handset or press
PHONE
.
ANSWERING A PAGE
To answer a page to your Speaker-
phone, either lift the handset or press
PRIVACY
, then start talking.
To answer a page to all stations, lift the
ALL PAGE
handset and press
talking.
, then start
Note: When a page is sent to all sta-
tions, as soon as any one station an-
swers, all other stations are auto-
matically locked out.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your Speakerphone, but if you do,
these suggestions might help:
• Be sure the Speakerphone is properly connected to the telephone line(s).
• Be sure TONE/PULSE is correctly set.
• Be sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
• Be sure you have connected the same telephone number to the same line at ev-
ery station.
• Be sure fresh back-up batteries are installed in the Speakerphone.
• If you have problems completing a call using redial or memory dialing, try manu-
ally dialing the phone number. You might have made a mistake when you dialed
or stored the number.
If you still have problems, disconnect the Speakerphone. If other phones on the same
line function properly, the problem is in the Speakerphone or its installation. If you are
unable to locate the problem, take the Speakerphone to your local RadioShack store
for assistance.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack System 212 Two-Line Speakerphone with Intercom is an example
of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care
for the Speakerphone so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the Speakerphone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-
uids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the Speakerphone gently and carefully. Dropping it can dam-
age circuit boards and cases and can cause it to work improperly.
Use and store the Speakerphone only in normal temperature environ-
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devic-
es and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the Speakerphone away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.
Wipe the Speakerphone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look-
ing new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong de-
tergents to clean the system.
Modifying or tampering with the Speakerphone’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate your Speakerphone’s warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your Speakerphone is not performing as it should, take it
to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the phone
lines, the phone company might ask you to disconnect your Speakerphone until you
have resolved the problem.
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Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.
In the unlikely event that your Speaker-
phone causes problems on the tele-
phone line, the telephone company
attempts to notify you in advance. If ad-
vance 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.
LIGHTNING
Your Speakerphone has built-in light-
ning protection circuits to reduce the risk
of damage from surges in telephone and
power line current. These protection cir-
cuits meet or exceed the FCC require-
ments. However, lightning striking the
telephone or power lines can damage
your system.
Also, the telephone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this system. The telephone
company notifies you of these changes
in advance so you can take the neces-
sary steps to prevent interruption of your
telephone service.
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-
ertheless, to reduce the possibility of
damage if you live in an area that has
severe electrical storms, we recommend
you unplug the System 212 Speaker-
phone during lightning storms to reduce
the possibility of damage.
Your Speakerphone complies with the
limits for a Class B digital device as
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits provide reasonable protec-
tion against radio and TV interference in
a
residential area. However, your
Speakerphone might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To eliminate interference, you
can try one or more of the following cor-
rective measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
radio or TV antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
Speakerphone and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical cir-
cuits for the Speakerphone and the
radio or TV.
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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 workman-
ship 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, Ra-
dioShack 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 RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN 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 in-
cidental 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, un-
less 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 prop-
erty 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
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