Radio Shack 17-890 User Manual

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Plug into your phone’s

P
s
a

FM Headset

SM

with Auto-Switching Universal

OWNER’S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.

Headset jack.

Shirt Clip

Press to
begin
scanning
from 88MHz.

ress to

earch for

station.

Hold down to mute microphone, or
press to answer a call. Press again to
end the call.

Earbuds

Microphone

OFF/LOW/HI
(volume)

17-890

Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack FM Headset with
Auto-Switching Universal. The hanging, shirt clip design lets
you go handsfree for portable and convenient use. The silicon
rubber cushions fit comfortably in either ear, and the high
sensitivity, omni-directional microphone provides clear sound.
Your headset has abu ilt-in FMradio, andis compatible with the
following Motorola phone models: 998, V60, V60+, V66, V70,
V3688, StarTAC, T189, T189+, V680, L2000, and Samsun g
models A100, A110, A408, A300, NEC2000. Your headset is
also compatible with many other phone models.

OPERATION

1. Connect the headset’s 2.5 mm plug to your phone’s
headset jack.

2. Place the earbuds in your ears.

3. Clip the headset to your clothing.

4. Use the headset with your phone according to the
instructions provided with the phone.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

1. Slide OFF/LOW/HI to LOW or HI to turn on the headset and
set the desired volume.

2. Press

3. PressD. The headset scans, starting at 88MHz.

to manually search fora station.

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4. Slide to

OFF to turn off the radio.

Ô NOTE Ô

• Mobile phones of different brands
may function differently when
is pressed.

• Whenyouendacall,thereisadelay
of about 10 seconds beforeyou hear
the radio again.

• During a conversation, if neither
party speaks for about 10 seconds,
the radio begins playing. When
someone speaks, the radio stops
and the conversation can resume.

IMPORTANT

If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page
with the corresponding icon for pertinent information.

— Warning

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 — Caution Ó — Hint

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ANSWERING AN INCOMING CALL

If your phone is set to ‘Auto Answer On’, the call is
automatically answered when your phone rings. If your phone
is set to ‘Auto Answer Off’, you must press the answer key on
your phone to answer it. Auto-switching lets you r headset
switch back to the radio after the call ends.

Hold down to mute the m icrophone. Release to
resume your conversation.

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— Important Ô — Note

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© 2003 RadioShackCorporation.

All Rights Reserved.

RadioShackand RadioShack.com

are trademarks used by

RadioShack Corporation.

Ô NOTE Ô

AnsweringanIncomingCall

Depending on your phone model,
may serve as the answer key or the
mute key.

Care

Keep the headset dry; if it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately. Use and store the
headset in normal temperature
environments. Handle the headset
carefully; do not drop it. Keep the
headset away from dust and dirt, and
wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it
looking new.

If your headset is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack.
To locate your nearest RadioShack, use
the store locator on RadioShack's
website (www.radioshack.com), or call
1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow
the menu options. Modifying or
tamperingwith the headset'sinternal
components can cause a malfunction
and might invalidate its warranty and
void your FCC authorization to operate it.

WARNING

o

Keep button-cell batteries away from
children. Swallowing a button-cell
battery can be fatal.

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Press to answer the call. To end the call, press when
you are finished.

Ô

Press again. The mobile phoneredialsthe last number
you dialed.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be
illegal in some a reas.

Even though some headphones let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can
present a traffic hazard.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY

Your headset comes with one CR2032
button cell battery. It can be usedfor
more than 8 hours continuously. When
the headset st ops operating properly,
replace the battery.

1. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove
the screw from underneath the clip
on the back of the headset, then
remove the cover.

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Ô BATTERY NOTES Ô

• Disposeof old batteries promptly and
properly.

• Do not burn or bury batteries.

• Use only fresh batteries of the re-quired
size andrecommendedtype.

• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the headset
for a month or more, remove the
batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.

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 RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, I NCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARELIMITED I N DURATIONTO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTENLIMITEDWARRANTIES CONTAINEDHEREIN.
EXCEPTASPROVIDEDHEREIN,RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITYORRESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMERORANY OTHERPERSONORENTITYW ITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS
OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLYOR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE,LOSS OF TIME, DATA,PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM­AGES, EVEN IF RadioShackHASBEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITYOF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental 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 proofofpurchasedateto any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless oth­erwise provided by law: (a) correct the defectbyproductrepairwithout charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of thesameorsimilardesign;or(c)refundthe purchase price. All replaced
parts and products, and products on which a refund 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 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.

RadioShackCustomer Relations,200 TaylorStreet, 6th Floor,Fort Worth, TX76102

2. Remove the old battery and replace
it with a new one, making sure the
positive (+) side faces up.

3. Replace the screw and cover.

FCC INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

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RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth,Texas 76102

Printed in China

02A03

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