CT-503 Handheld Flip-Style Cellular Telephone
(170-1112) Special Features Faxback Doc. # 47924
USING THE MESSAGING FUNCTIONS
Some cellular systems provide services that can send calling line ID and
voice mail notification to your phone. Your phone is preprogrammed to
work with these services.
Note: In order to use these functions on your phone, your cellular
carrier must provide, and you must subscribe to, these services.
Otherwise, selecting or setting them will have no effect. For more
information about these services, call your cellular carrier.
Overview/Receiving Messages
When your phone is turned on and receives calling line ID or voice mail
notification data from your cellular carrier, it alternately displays:
You See Meaning
XX nEW Number (xx) of new messages received
YY totAL Total number (YY) of messages currently stored in the message
stack
Your phone stores each message in a special memory area called the
"message stack." The message stack can hold up to 20 messages at once,
with messages stored in order from newest (memory position 1) to oldest
(memory position 20).
Notes: If the message stack is full (20 messages are currently stored)
and the phone receives a new message, it automatically stores the
new message and deletes the oldest message in the stack.
Your phone does not receive messages while it is turned off.
Contact your cellular carrier to find out how the carrier handles
undeliverable/queued messages.
Viewing/Recalling Messages
Follow these steps to view or recall a message.
1. Press and release [RCL], then hold it down for about 1 second. The
phone displays the first (newest) message in the stack.
If the message is a calling line ID message, the phone briefly
displays cId yy (where yy is the message number) then the number of
the party that called (up to 14 characters).
If the message is voice mail notification, the phone displays the
message data (such as a message number and/or number of total/new
messages waiting) sent by your cellular carrier. The type and format
of the message waiting information sent varies by carrier - contact
your cellular carrier for more information.
Note: If there are no messages in the stack, the phone displays
noMSgS for about 8 seconds then exits the message display. To
exit sooner, press [CLR].
2. To view another message, repeatedly press [< *] (to scroll backwards)
or [# >] (to scroll forwards) until that message appears.
3. When you finish, press [END] to exit the message function.
Deleting Messages
To delete an individual message, recall that message, then hold down [CLR]
until the phone displays dELEtEd.
To delete all messages in the stack, while viewing any message, hold down
[CLR] until the phone displays dELEtEd (briefly) then ErASE ALL. Then
press [CLR] again to confirm the deletion.
When you finish, press [END] to exit the message function.
USING THE CALL TIMERS
Your phone has three call timers that let you check the length of your
calls ("air time"):
Individual call timer - times each call you make or
answer in minutes and seconds,
and automatically resets each
time you make or answer a call
or turn off the phone. See
"Displaying the Individual Call
Timer" below.
Resettable call timer - times all the calls you make or
answer in minutes, and it can be
reset at any time. See "Using
the Resettable Call timer"
below.
Cumulative call timer - times the calls you make or
answer in minutes, and it cannot
be reset. See "Displaying the
Cumulative Call Timer" below.
Notes: Each call timer begins counting when you hear the first ring
(during an outgoing call) or when your phone rings to signal an
incoming call.
If your phone receives a call but you do not answer it, each timer
resets to the time it had before it received that incoming call.
Displaying the Individual Call timer
The individual call timer tracks each call you make in minutes and
seconds, and automatically resets each time you make or answer a call or
when you turn off the phone.
To display the individual call timer for the last call, press [RCL][# >]
[# >]. The air time of your last call (such as 00 45 to show 45 seconds)
appears for about 15 seconds. Press any key to clear the display sooner.
If you press [RCL][# >][# >] during a call, the air time of the call
flashes on the display until you clear the display or end the call.
Using the Resettable Call Timer
The resettable call timer tracks the calls you make or answer in minutes,
and it can be reset at any time. You can reset this timer to coincide
with your cellular billing statement date, for example, then track your
monthly air time.
To display the resettable call timer, press [RCL][# >][# >][# >]. RESEtbL
(resettable) and the number of air time minutes accumulated since you last
reset the timer appear.
To reset the timer while it is displayed, press [FCN][OPER 0][PRS 7][CLR].
To clear the timer from the display, press any key other than [# >].
Displaying the Cumulative Call Timer
The cumulative call timer tracks all the calls you make or answer in
minutes. It cannot be reset.
To display the cumulative call timer, press [RCL], [# >][# >][# >][# >].
CUMUL and the number of air time minutes accumulated since the first call
was made or answered on your phone appears. Press any key to clear the
timer from the display.
SELECTING THE ACTIVE PHONE NUMBER
If you subscribe to two cellular services (for example, competitive
cellular systems in your area or cellular systems in different cities),
your dealer programs your phone with two different phone numbers.
If you have two phone numbers programmed into your phone, the phone
displays one of the following messages each time you turn it on, to
indicate which cellular system type and phone number are currently active.
Phone Number Cellular System Type Display Shows
1 Non wireline (type A) A1
2 Non-wireline (type A) A2
1 Wireline (type B) b1
2 Wireline (type B) b2
Note: To set the cellular system type, see "Selecting the Cellular system
Type" below.
To deactivate the phone number currently selected and activate the other
phone number, press [RCL][# >][STO]. The display briefly blanks, then the
currently active number appears to confirm your selection. To clear the
display when you finish, press [CLR].
Notes: Calls can be made on your phone from only one phone number at a
time, and you cannot activate the other phone number while a call
is in progress.
To receive calls on both numbers at the same time (if you
subscribe to no-answer transfer or call forwarding service through
your cellular carrier), you can set both numbers to forward to the
other number if not answered. Otherwise, a caller who calls the
inactive number receives the standard "not in service" message.
SETTING THE CELLULAR SYSTEM TYPE
Each cellular market area has two cellular service providers. One of the
providers is designated Provider A and the other Provider B. When your
phone is activated for service, find out from your dealer whether your
cellular Provider is type A or B.
Notes: Usually, it is less expensive to use the same company for cellular
service when you are in your home city and when you roam (see
"Roaming" below). To do this, you need to know whether your
cellular service provider is type A or B in your home city and in
each city where you plan to travel.
It is possible for a cellular service provider to be (or have
agreements with) Provider A in some cities and Provider B in
others.
Your phone's selectable system registration function lets you select one
of seven possible roaming modes:
Roaming Mode Description Display
Standard Mode - the phone first seeks a home type system,
then it seeks a non-home type.
If you are using a type A (non-wireline) home system Std Ab
If you are using a type B (wireline) home system Std bA
Invert Preference Mode - the phone first seeks a non-home type
system, then it seeks a home type.
(Select this setting while on the fringe
of your home area or in certain roaming
situations.)
If your home system is non-wireline (type A): SCAn bA
RM flashes rapidly - call on system B
RM flashes slowly - call on home type system
IU flashes slowly - call on home system
If your home system is wireline (type B): SCAn Ab
RM flashes rapidly - call on system A
RM flashes slowly - call on home type system
IU flashes slowly - call on home system
Home Only Mode - the phone will not operate HOME
outside your home system.
Scan A Mode - the phone will operate only within SCAn A
wireline (B) systems.
Scan B Mode - the phone will operate only within SCAn b
wireline (B) systems.
SID Mode - the phone automatically scans for one or more P SCAn
preferred systems to use and one or more systems
not to use. System IDs must be preprogrammed by
dealer; preferred system (SID) feature requires
special service (contact your cellular carrier).
Displaying The Currently Selected System Type
To display the system type currently selected on your phone, press [RCL]
[< *]. The currently selected system type (such as HOME) appears for
about 8 seconds. To clear the display sooner, press [END].
Selecting the Cellular System Type
Note: If you are unable to complete Steps 2 and 3 within 8 seconds, the
display clears without changing the system type. Start at Step 1
and try again.
1. Press [RCL][< *]. The currently selected system type appears.
2. Repeatedly press [< *] or [# >] until you see the system type you want
to use.
3. Press [STO] to store the displayed system type. SEt appears to
confirm the change.
To exit without changing the system type, press [END].
ROAMING
In some areas, the cellular system's computer automatically recognizes
roaming telephones. In other areas, you must contact the service provider
before it can recognize your phone. The operator needs to know your
telephone number, your phone's ESN (Electronic Serial Number), and how you
plan to pay for your calls. There is normally an additional charge for
roaming calls.
Note: Your phone's ESN is under the phone's battery; however, the roaming
cellular service provider can usually automatically determine your
phone's ESN when you call.
When you roam, RM flashes slowly on the display when the phone is using a
home-type cellular system. The indicator flashes rapidly when the phone
is using a cellular system that is different from your home system.
USING CELLULAR SYSTEM PIN DIALING
Your cellular carrier might require that you use a personal identification
number (PIN) when you make calls. This number assures the cellular system
that the person placing the call is an authorized user.
Contact your cellular service provider to determine if a PIN is required
and obtain the PIN (seven digits or less) to place calls through the
cellular system you subscribe to. If a PIN is required, follow the steps
in "Storing Speed Dial Numbers" in Faxback Doc. # 47922 to store your PIN
in memory 07, then follow the steps in "Enabling/Disabling PIN Dialing"
below to enable PIN dialing on your phone.
Notes: Enable PIN dialing on your phone only if it is required by your
cellular provider.
You must store your PIN in memory 07, otherwise your phone cannot
properly make calls through your cellular system.
If you enter a service area which does not require PIN dialing,
disable PIN dialing on your phone.
Enabling/Disabling PIN Dialing
1. Press [FCN][1].
2. Repeatedly press [< *] or [# >] until the phone displays Pin inActiv
or ActivE.
3. Press [STO] so ActivE appears (to enable) or [CLR] so inActiv appears
(to disable).
4. To exit the function menu, press [END].
Making a Call Using Your PIN
1. With PIN dialing enabled, dial or speed dial the number you want to
call, as usual, then press [SND].
2. When you hear the tones (2 beeps), press [SND] again. The phone
automatically sends your PIN code to finish dialing the call.
Note: If you did not store your PIN in memory 07, or you stored an
incorrect PIN, invALid Pin appears. Be sure your PIN is correct,
then try again.
USING THE PHONE WITH HANDSFREE EQUIPMENT
Your phone is preprogrammed to work with most optional handsfree equipment
in your vehicle that lets you automatically switch from handset to
handsfree mode when you place the phone in the handsfree holder.
Some handsfree equipment might require you to turn off (mute) the phone's
microphone when switching to handsfree, using the procedure described in
"Using Mute" in Faxback Doc. #47919. See the owner's manual provided with
your handsfree equipment for more information, or contact your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with handsfree convenience using an optional
headset that has a 3/32-inch (2.5 mm) plug. We recommend RadioShack Cat.
No. 43-194.
To connect the headset, insert the headset's plug into the headset jack on
the side of the phone.
With a headset connected, you make calls as usual. You can answer a call
simply by pressing any number key [0-9], [SND], or [VOL].
Notes: The headset's earpiece and microphone must be used when the
headset is connected. Connecting a headset disconnects the
phone's earpiece and microphone.
You can connect or disconnect the headset without affecting a call
in progress.
[VOL] also controls the connected headset's volume (see "Adjusting
the Volume" in Faxback Doc. # 47919).
USING TOUCH-TONE SERVICES
To use your cellular phone to control answering machines and special
telephone services (such as bank-by-phone or voicemail), simply enter
touch-tone commands using your phone's keypad after the service answers
(and when prompted).
Or, you can store the service's command sequence in a memory location,
then follow these steps after the service answers (for each sequence you
want to send).
1. Recall the memory location that contains the command sequence.
2. Press [RCL] [SND].
Adding a Pause
Some services, such as voicemail, require you to enter an access code then
wait before entering additional digits. To include one or more pauses in
a sequence when storing it in memory, press [FCN] [SND] so 0 appears, then
press [STO]. The phone displays O wherever you insert a pause.
Note: If you do not press [STO] within 8 seconds, the display clears to
conserve battery power. If this happens, simply press the key for
the next digit you want to enter or store. The characters you
previously entered appear along with the pause you just entered.
When you send a sequence with pauses stored in it, the phone stops at each
place in the sequence where you entered a pause. To send the next group
of numbers in the sequence, press [SND] again.
(BR/eb 5/28/98)
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