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Cat. No.
17-741
Handsfree Speakerphone Car Kit
Your RadioShack Handsfree Speakerphone Car Kit lets you mount and operate
your CT-355 Mini Handheld Flip Style Cellular Phone (RadioShack Cat. No. 17-
1068 or 17-1168) in your vehicle, while keeping your hands free for driving. It also
automatically charges your phone’s battery.
Important:
To use this car kit, you need an external mobile antenna (available at
your local RadioShack store).
Your car kit includes the equipment shown here:
Speakerphone Unit
Speaker
Phone Holder
(can be detached
and mounted
Mounting Plate (2)
separately)
Microphone
Coil Cord
Connector
(to phone)
Lighter Socket
Connector
(contains replace-
able fuse)
Antenna Lead
Power Cable
Note:
The kit also includes this equipment (not shown):
• Flat-Back Microphone Plate
×
×
×
×
×
• Screws — M3 8 (8), M3 16 (8), 3.5 13 (8), 3.5 16 (8), 3.5 25 (8)
×
×
• M3 Nuts and Washers (8 each) — for use with M3 8 or M3 16 screws
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3. The mounting plate has nuts in its
recessed screw areas. Slide the
mounting plate off the back of the
phone holder, taking care not to
lose the nuts.
3. Slide a thin, flat object (such as
your fingernail) under a corner of
the protective cover on your
phone’s power socket (on the
base of the phone) and pull up on
the cover to remove it. Then con-
nect the speakerphone’s coil cord
connector to the socket.
4. Follow
the
same
process
described in Steps 1–3 in “Mount-
ing with the Phone Holder
Attached” to mount both the
phone holder and the speaker-
phone in separate locations, then
follow Step 4 in that section to
mount the microphone.
4. With the phone’s antenna facing
up and the display facing out,
slide your phone into the holder
until it clicks.
5. Connect the power cable’s barrel
plug to the DC jack on the speak-
erphone.
Making the Connections
6. Make sure the tip of the power
cable’s lighter socket connector is
tightly connected, then insert the
connector into your vehicle’s ciga-
rette lighter socket. Your phone
beeps and turns on its charging
display to indicate that its battery
is charging (see the section on
charging the battery in your
phone’s Owner’s Manual).
Caution: To avoid damaging your car
kit or phone, only use your car kit in
vehicles that have a negative ground
chassis and supply a maximum power
of 14.4 volts.
1. Connect the microphone’s plug to
the microphone jack on the bot-
tom of the speakerphone.
Caution: Unplug the power cord
from your vehicle’s cigarette-
lighter socket when you turn off
the ignition. This prevents vehicle
battery drain if you leave the
phone on when you turn off the
ignition.
2. Connect the antenna lead to the
matching connector on the exter-
nal antenna’s wire.
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Disconnecting Your Phone
from the Speakerphone
OPERATION
With your phone properly mounted
and connected to the speakerphone,
you make, answer, and end calls on
your phone as usual (for example, by
dialing the number and pressing SEND
to place the call, and by pressing END
to end the call).
Follow these steps to disconnect the
speakerphone and remove your
phone from the holder (so you can
take the phone with you when you
leave the vehicle, for example).
1. Hold down the tabs on the side of
the coil cord connector and pull
the connector away from the
phone to unplug it. Your phone’s
charging display turns off to indi-
cate that battery charging has
stopped.
During a call, simply talk in your nor-
mal speaking voice. The microphone
picks up your voice, and you hear the
caller on the other end of the line
through the speakerphone.
To remove the phone from the holder
at any time (even during a call) and
operate the phone by hand, firmly
squeeze then release the buttons on
the side of the holder so the phone
pops up slightly, then pick it up. The
speakerphone automatically turns off
and you can use the phone as usual.
2. To release the phone from the
holder, firmly squeeze then
release the buttons on the side of
the holder so the phone pops up
slightly.
3. Lift the phone out of the holder.
Notes:
• For maximum efficiency, we rec-
ommend you turn on your phone’s
Auto Answer feature, so it auto-
matically answers an incoming
call after the first ring.
• Please refer to the telephone’s
Owner’s Manual for complete
instructions on the telephone’s
operation, care and mainte-
nance, and important safety infor-
mation.
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Modifying or tampering with the
speakerphone’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and might in-
validate your speakerphone’s warran-
ty. If your speakerphone is not
performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack Handsfree Speaker-
phone Car Kit is an example of superi-
or design and craftsmanship. The
following suggestions will help you
care for your speakerphone so you
can enjoy it for years.
Checking/Replacing the
Fuse
• Keep the speakerphone away
from dust and dirt, which can
cause premature wear of parts.
The speakerphone’s power cable con-
tains a 2-amp fuse. If your speaker-
phone stops working properly, follow
these steps to check/replace the fuse.
• Keep the speakerphone dry. If it
gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids might contain minerals
that can corrode the electronic cir-
cuits.
1. Disconnect the lighter socket con-
nector from the vehicle’s lighter
socket, then unscrew and remove
the tip on the end of the connec-
tor.
• Use and store the speakerphone
only in normal temperature envi-
ronments. Temperature extremes
can shorten the life of electronic
devices, and distort or melt plastic
parts.
2. Pull out and check the fuse. If it is
blown (or if you are unsure),
replace it with a new 2-amp, 125V
fuse (available at your local
RadioShack store).
• Handle the speakerphone gently
and carefully. Dropping it can
damage circuit boards and cases
and can cause the speakerphone
to work improperly.
Caution:
Use only a fuse of the
same type and rating as the one
supplied with the connector.
• Wipe the speakerphone with a
damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh
chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean the
speakerphone.
3. Securely screw the tip back on
the connector.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Ra-
dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. In
the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the Ra-
dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will,
at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair with-
out 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 re-
fund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products
may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and prod-
ucts 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 cur-
rent; (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, ship-
ping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjust-
ment or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PRO-
VIDED 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, INCLUD-
ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE,
LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPE-
CIAL, 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 exclu-
sion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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