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Cat. No. 43-1042
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-542
All-Weather 25-Channel
Cordless Telephone
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack ET-542 All-We ather
25-Channel Cordless Telephone includes the latest advances in cordless
phone technology.
‚
COM-LOK
— ensures that other
cordless phone users cannot use your
phone line while the handset is on the
base.
One of the phone’s most valuabl e features is that the handset is water
resistant, which makes it perfect for
outdoor use, especially around the
pool.
Caution:
The phone’s handset is not
waterproof. Do not subme rge it in w ater.
The ET-542 also includes these features:
Auto-Scan
— automatically selects a
clear channel when you pick up the
phone.
25-Channel Selector
— lets you
manually change channels during a
call to find the one with the least interfere nce.
10-Number Memor
— lets you store
10 phone numbers in memory for
easy dialing.
Automatic Securit
tion Code
— changes each time you
Access Protec-
disconnect and restore power to the
base to help prevent other cordless
phone users from using your phone
line while the handset is off the base.
— sends an electronic switch-
Flash
hook signal for use with special phone
services such as call waiting.
Redial
— with the touch of a b utton,
quickly redials the last number dialed.
Touch To ne or Pulse (Rota r
— lets you connect y our phone to
in
) Dial-
either type of service.
Hearin
-Aid Compatibility
— lets
you use your phone with he aring aids
that have a T (telephone) switch.
Please read this Owner’s Manual
carefully so you can enjoy all of your
telephone’s features.
Advanced Super CCT Circuitr
—
provides clarity comparable to a corded phone, reduces background noise,
and increases the effective operating
distance.
COM-LOK is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserv ed .
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CAUTION
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Important: Cordless phones such as
this one require AC power to operate.
When the AC power is off, you cannot
dial out or receive incoming calls using your ET-542. For this reason, the
ET-542 cordless phon e should not be
your only telephone. To be safe, you
should also have a phone that does
not need AC power to ope rate (not a
cordless phone) so you c an still make
and receive calls if there is an AC
power failure.
This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
Your ET-542 operates on standard radio frequencies, as allocated by the
FCC. Therefore, it is possible for other
radio units operating on similar frequencies, within a certain area, to inadvertently intercept your conversations and/or cause interference on
your cordless telephone. This lack of
privacy can occur with any cordless
telephone.
Warning: To prevent f ire or shoc k
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is inten ded to alert yo u
to the p r es en c e o f un in su lated d an gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that mi ght be of suff icient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
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maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
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For your records, we urge you to
record the serial number of your
phone in the space below. The serial
number is on th e bottom panel of the
base.
Serial Number ______________
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your te lephone to
conform to federal regulations, and
you can connect it to mos t telephone
lines. However, 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 shown on the bottom of your
phone’s base.
If you are using more than one phone
or other device on t he line, add up all
the RENs. If the total is more than five,
your phone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might im pair
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the
line.
FCC STATEM ENT
This telephone complies with Part 68
FCC Rules
of
quest, provide the FCC registration
number and the REN to your phone
company. These num bers are located
on the bottom of your phone’s base.
Note:
phone to any of the following:
You must not connect your
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
• Most electronic key phone systems
. You must, upon re-
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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A
LOCATION
Select a dry location for the telephone’s base that is:
• Near an AC outlet
• Near a telephone line jack
• Out of the way of normal activities
• Away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, and metal
walls or filing cabinets
• Away from wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
The base’s location affects the phone’s
range. If you have a choi ce of several
locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.
Note:
modular jack, you must update the
wiring yourself, using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the phon e company update the wiring for you.
If the phone line jack is not a
• The phone company will charge
you for the installation of the necessary jacks.
• The USOC number of the jack to
be installed is RJ11C for a baseboard jack or RJ11W for a wall
jack.
correctly fit the phone’s
The supplied adapt er meets these requirements. Using an adapter that
does not meet these requirements
could damage the phone or the adapter.
12V DC
jack.
INSTALLING THE BASE
illustrati o n
1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the
the back of the base.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
5. Place the base’s antenna in a vertical position.
TEL.LINE
12V DC
jack on
jack on
Caution:
120V AC/12V DC adapter that delivers at least 200 mi lliam ps w i th its ce nter tip set to positive. Its plug must
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You must use a Class 2
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING THE
BATTERY
Important:
tery inside the handset before charging the phone and using it. Follow
these steps to connect the battery.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the
screw on the battery compartment
cover on the back of the handset ,
then press down on the cover and
slide it off.
You must connect the bat-
3. Align the screw hole on the battery compartment cover with the
screw hole inside the battery compartment.
4. Tighten the screw about halfway.
Then press down and slide the
cover up to lock it in place.
2. Plug the battery wire connector
into the socket inside the compartment.
Note:
The connector fits only one
way. Do not force it.
5. Fully tighten the screw to ensure
the best water seal.
Before you use your phone for the first
time, charge it for 15 hours.
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(illus with
callout:
Charging
Contacts)
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CHARGING THE
BATTERY
After you install a ne w battery, place
the handset on the base and let the
battery charge for about 15 hours before you use it the first time. The IN
USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
The phone recharges whenever the
handset is on the base. You can recharge the battery at any time, but you
must be sure to recharge the battery
when the LOW BATT indicator flashes
on the handset.
resets the security access protection code.
• If the IN USE/CHARGE indicator
does not light when you place the
handset on the base, be sure the
battery is connected to the socket
inside the battery compartment
and the AC adapter is securely
connected to the base.
Also, be sure the handset is
placed properly on the base, so
the charging contacts on the
handset and base meet.
If the contacts are dirty or tarnished, gently clean them with a
pencil eraser.
illustr a tion
Notes:
• The first time you use your phone
after installing a new battery, the
handset might not work or might
sound an error tone when you
TALK
press
when you recharge a battery that
has been completely discharged.
If this happens, return the handset
to the base for 5 seconds. This
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. This might also occ ur
• About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keepi ng the
handset off the base until the
LOW BATT indicator flashes.
Then return the handset to the
base and recharge the battery for
15 hours.
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SETTING THE D IALING
MODE
TONE/PULSE
Set
base for the type of service you have.
If you are not sure which type you
have, do this test.
1. Set
2. Lift the handset, press
3. Press any number other than
TONE/PULSE
listen for a dial tone.
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. Leave
PULSE
If the dial tone continues, you
have pulse service. Set
PULSE
on the back of the
to
illustrati o n
TONE
set to
PULSE
to
.
TONE
.
.
TA LK
, and
0
.
TONE/
TONE/
TURNING ON/OFF THE
RINGER
To turn off the ringer, press and hol d
RINGER ON/OFF
(until a long beep sounds). When the
ringer is off, the
ton flashes red.
To turn on the ringer, press and hol d
RINGER ON/OFF
(until a short beep sounds).
Note
: With the handset’s ringer off,
you can still make or receive calls using the cordless phone. Telephones
on the same line still r ing when there
is an incoming c all , and the
on the handset and the IN USE/
CHARGE indicator on the base flash
until you answer the call.
for about 2 seconds
RINGER ON/OFF
for about 2 seconds
TALK
but-
light
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OPERATION
MAKING/ANSWERING A
CALL
You can use your cordless telephone
at the base or away from the base.
Using the Handset
at the Base
You can use the handset at the base
like a regular corded telephone. Just
place the handset on the base.
illustrati o n
To answer a call, lift the handset from
the base.
To disconnect a call, replace the
handset on the base.
Using the Handset
away from the Base
TA LK
TALK
so
To make or answer a call, p ress
so the
on.
To disconnect a call, press
the
Note:
on another phone on the same line as
the cordless phone, even if the ha ndset is away from the base.
TALK
light on the handset turns
TA LK
light turns off.
You can make or answer a c all
To make a call, lift the handset from
the base and press
light on the handset turns on and the
IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the
base lights.
illustr a tion
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TA LK
. The
TAL K
illustration
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CHANGING CHANNELS
Your ET-542’s auto-scan feature automatically selects a clear channel when
you pick up the phone. If you experience interference during a cal l, press
CH
to switch to anot her channel (25 in
all) until you receive better reception.
illustration
Note:
We recommend you not use
REDIAL/PAUSE
clude a tone entry (
to dial numbers that in-
TONE/
) (see “Us-
ing Tone Services on a Pulse Line”).
USING FLASH
FLASH
Use
the switchhook operation for special
services, such as call waitin g.
on the hand se t to p erform
USING REDIAL
To quickly redial the last number dialed, simply lift the handset and press
TALK
, then press
The redial memory holds up to 80 di gits in the tone mode or 79 digi ts in the
pulse mode. The redial memory also
holds pause entries (see “Entering a
Pause” under “Memory Dialing”).
REDIAL/PAUSE
illustration
.
For example, if you hav e call waiting,
FLASH
press
to take an incoming call
without disconnecting the current call.
Press
FLASH
again to return to the
first call.
Notes:
• If you do not have call waiting,
pressing
FLASH
might disconnect
the current call.
• The redial memory does not store
FLASH
a
entered after you press
entry or any digits
FLASH
.
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USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, suc h as bank
by phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse service, you can still use
these sp ecial tone services b y following these steps.
1. Set
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
4. When you complete the call, place
TONE/PULSE
PULSE
.
TONE/
the additional numbers. The
phone sends these numbers as
tone signals.
the handset on the base o r press
TA LK
phone automatically resets to the
pulse mode.
on the keypad. Then dial
to disconnect the call. The
on the base to
USING PAGE
PAGE
The
page from the base to the handset, so
you can page someone at the handset
or locate it if you misplaced it.
When the handset is not in use and
someone presses
the handset beeps three sets of two
beeps. The
and the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on
the base flash.
feature lets you send a
PA GE
on the base,
TALK
light on the handset
illustrat io n
Note:
The handset will not beep dur-
ing a call.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 10 numbers for
two-button dialing. Each stored number can be up to 16 digits long.
Notes:
• Do not store a number with both
pulse and tone entries in the same
memory location. This could result
in a wrong number being dialed.
TONE/PULSE
•If
and you want to use tone dialing
for a memory number, store the
tone entry (
memory location.
• To keep your acc ounts secure, we
recommend you do NOT store
your personal access code for
services such as bank-by-phone
in a memory location.
is set to
TONE/
PULSE
) in the next
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Storing a Number in Memory
1. Press
2. Dial the phone number you want
3. Press
4. Press the memory location num-
MEMORY
.
illustrat io n
While you are storing a
Note:
number in memory, if you do not
press any button on the keypad
within about 10 seconds, a buzz
sounds. You must start the process over from the beginning.
to store.
ber (
MEMORY
0-9
) where you want to store
again.
the number. A long beep s ounds.
The phone number is now stored
in memory.
6. Repeat Steps 1-5 to store other
telephone numbers.
Notes:
• If you receive a call while you are
storing a number in memory,
press
TALK
to answer the call.
After the call, begin again at Step
1 to store the number.
• To change a number stored in
memory, simply store a new number in that memory location.
• To clear a mem ory location so no
number is stored there, press
MEMORY
twice, then press the
memory location number. A long
beep sounds. The number is now
cleared from memory.
If a buzz sounds, you did no t successfully clear the memory location. Try the process again.
5. Pull out the memory index card
from the right side of the base.
Write the person’s or company’s
name and memory location number on the card in pencil (in case
you want to store a different number later).
illustrat io n
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Entering a Pause
in a Memory Number
In some telephone systems, you m ust
dial an access code (9, for example)
and wait for a second dial tone b efore
you can dial an outside number. If
your phone is connected to one of
these systems, you might want to enter a pause after the access code
when you store a phone number in
memory.
At the appropriate place in the number, press
second pause. For a longer pause,
press
REDIAL/PAUSE
REDIAL/PAUSE
to enter a 2-
again.
Dialing a Stored Number
Follow these steps to dial a number
stored in memory.
1. Lift the handset and press
TALK
so the
2. When you hear a dial tone, press
MEMORY
rect memory location number. The
phone dials the stored number.
light turns on.
and then press the cor-
TALK
Storing/Chain Dialing Service
Numbers
When storing numbers for special services (such as alternate long distance
or bank-by-phone), store the service’s
main phone number in one memory
location and numbers for additional information in others.
To chain dial m em ory nu mbe rs, f ollow
these steps.
1. With the
MEMORY
number for the service’s main
number.
2. Wait for the service to answer.
Note:
dial the service, be sure you hav e
stored a tone entry (
the next memory location before
the numbers for the additional
information.
3. Press
location numbers for the additional information.
4. To disconnect the call, press
so the
ply replace the handset on the
base.
TALK
and the memory location
If you use pulse dialing to
MEMORY
TALK
light on, press
TONE/
and the memory
light turns off, or sim-
) in
TALK
Testing Stored
Emergency Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you want to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Remain on the line t o explain
the reason for your call.
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TROUBLES HOOTING
We do not expect you to have any
problems with your telephone, but if
you do, the following suggestions
might he lp. If you s till have p roblems,
check other phon es on the sam e line
to see if they work properly. If t hey do
and the problem does not seem to be
with your phone service, take your
phone to your local Rad ioShack store
for assistance.
Problem: The handset does not
work.
Solutions:
• Move the handset closer to the
base.
• Place the base’s antenna in a vertical position.
• Be sure the phone line cord and
AC adapter are correctly and
securely connected.
• Be sure the battery is properly
installed and securely connected.
• Be sure the battery is charged.
• Return the handset to the base for
5 seconds, then try again.
Problem: Call is nois
Solutions:
•Press
channel.
• Do not install the base near appliances or large metal objects.
• Hang up and redial the number.
• Keep the handset away from interference sources such as computers, remote control toys, wireless
microphones, wireless alarm systems, wireless intercoms and
room monitors, fluorescent li ghts,
and electrical appliances. If the
interference is severe, turn off the
interfering device.
Problem: The handset’s ran
creases.
Solutions:
• Place the base’s antenna in a vertical position.
• Return the handset to the base
and recharge the battery.
CH
to switch to another
.
e de-
Problem: Volume drops or
unusual so unds.
Solution:
other phone on the same line. Hang
up the other phone.
Someone has picked up an-
ou hear
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Problem: Receiver sound flutters or
fades.
Solutions:
• Move the handset closer to the
base.
• Place the base’s antenna in a vertical position.
• Be sure the battery is charged.
Problem: Can make calls, but telephone does not ring.
Solutions:
• The handset's ringer might be off.
Press and hold
RINGER ON/OFF
for about 2 seconds until a short
beep sounds. (See “Turning On/
Off the Ringer.”)
• The telephone company might be
using unusual ringing methods.
Your telephone is designed for
standard straight line bridged ringing.
Problem: Can receive calls, but
cannot make calls.
Solution: Set
TONE/PULSE
for the
type of service you have.
Problem: You cann ot answer/make
a call and the handset sounds an
error tone when yo u lift it from the
base or pre ss
TALK
.
Solution: The phone m ight be receiving interference from another RF signal; or, if the handset is away from the
base during a long period of AC power
failure, the phone mig ht lose its security access protection code. Return the
handset to the base for 5 seconds,
then try again.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your ET-542 All-Weather 25-Channel Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design an d cra ftsm ans hip. Th e fol lowin g sug ges tion s will he lp yo u ca re for y our
phone so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the base dry. If the handset gets wet, wipe it dry as soon as you
can. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and cause the phone to work improperly.
Use and store the phone o nly in n ormal tem perature environm ents.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
CLEANER
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean your phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
If your phone is not pe rforming as it shoul d, take it t o your local Ra dioShack store
for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the p hone lines , the ph one c om pany m ight
ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If you follow the instructions in “Charging the Battery,” the supplied battery
should last about a year. When the
battery loses its ability to fully charge,
order a 3.6-volt, 300-mAH battery with
a connector that fits the socket in the
battery compartment. You c an order a
replacement battery through your local RadioShack store.
Install the new battery as described
below, then charge the battery (see
“Charging the Battery”).
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the
screw on the battery compartment
cover on the back of the handset ,
then press down on the cover and
slide it off.
Note:
The connector fits only o ne
way. Do not force it.
4. Align the screw hole on the battery compartment cover with the
screw hole inside the battery compartment.
2. Gently pull on the batte ry connector to disconnect it, then remove
the battery.
3. Plug the battery wire connector
into the socket inside the compartment, and place the battery inside
the compartment.
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5. Tighten the screw about halfway.
Then press down and slide the
cover up to lock it in place.
6. Fully tighten the screw to ensure
the best water seal.
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Important: Your telephone contains a
rechargeable nickel cadmium battery.
At the end of the battery’s useful life, it
must be recycled or disposed of pro perly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management
authorities for information on recycling
or disposal programs in your area.
Some options that might be available
are: municipal curb-side collection,
drop off boxes at retailers, recycling
collection centers, and ma il back programs.
THE FCC WA NTS YOU
TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line,
the phone company can temporarily
discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone com pany attem pts to
notify you in advance. If adv ance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible
and advises you of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equi pment, operations, or procedures that could affect
the operation of the phone. The phone
company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the
necessary steps to prevent interruption of your phone service.
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone. If the interference
goes away, your phone is caus ing the
interference. Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your phone away f rom t he
receiver
• Connecting your phone to an AC
outlet that is on a different electr ical circuit from the receiver
• Contacting a radio/TV technician
or your local RadioShack st ore for
help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your phone.
LIGHTNING
Your phone has buil t-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in phone line current.
These protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements. However,
lightning striking the phone lines can
damage your phone.
Lighting damage i s not c om m on. Nev ertheless, if you li ve an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of
damage.
Your phone m ight cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operat ing
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RadioShack Limited Warranty
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and
workma nship for on e (1) year fro m the date of pu rchase from RadioShac k company
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this per iod
bring your RadioShack sales slip
store.
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of
God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those
provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs.
RadioShack is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential
damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property, loss of revenue or profit, or
costs of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN . Some states do
not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and some
states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid
limitat ion( s) or excl usi on(s ) ma y not a ppl y to th e pur cha ser. Ther e wil l be charg es r endered for repa irs to the pr odu ct ma de aft er the expi rat ion of the a fore said one ( 1) yea r
warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific l egal rights and y ou may also h ave other rights which vary from
state to state.
We Se rvi ce What We Se ll
as proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack
10/95
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corpor ation
Fort Worth, Texa s 76102
12A6Printed in Hong Kong
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