Choosing the dialing mode, Operation, Making and receiving calls – Radio Shack 43-3856 User Manual
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Operation
9
C
HOOSING
THE
D
IALING
M
ODE
Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends 
standard tones through the phone lines. However, 
some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as 
in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. 
Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as 
follows: Ô
1. Press and hold the
REMOTE
until you hear a
confirmation tone.
2. To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press #.
Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing, press
/TONE
.
You hear a confirmation tone to indicate the 
setting is complete. 
OPERATION
M
AKING
AND
R
ECEIVING
C
ALLS
Even when you turn off the base’s ringer, you can 
still make or receive calls using this phone. 
Telephones on the same line and the handset still 
ring when there is an incoming call. 
Action
Handset On Base
Handset Off Base
To 
receive 
a call
Pick up the handset 
(Auto Talk).
Press TALK/FLASH, 
any number, /TONE 
or #.
To 
make a 
call
1)Pick up the
handset.
2)Press TALK/
FLASH. 
The TALK/BATT 
LOW LED flashes 
and turns on.
3)Listen for the dial
tone.
4)Dial the number.
1)Press TALK/
FLASH. 
The TALK/BATT 
LOW LED flashes 
and turns on.
2)Listen for the dial
tone.
3)Dial the number.
Ô
NOTES
Ô
• Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged 
before choosing the 
dialing mode.
• If you are not sure of
your dialing system, 
make a trial call. If the 
call connects, leave the 
setting as is, otherwise 
set for pulse dialing.
• If your phone system
requires pulse dialing 
and you need to send 
the standard tones for 
certain situations during 
a call, you may “switch-
over” to tone dialing 
(refer to “Tone Dialing 
Switch-over” on page 
11).
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