Radio Shack ET-554, ET-553 User Manual

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25-Channel Cordless Telephone

Cat. No. 43-1053/43-1054

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

with 10-Number Memory

ET-553 (White)

ET-554 (Black)

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack ET-553/ET-554 25­Channel Cordless Telephone with 10­Number Memory is designed to exacting
standards that ensure reliability, long life,
and outstanding performance.

Its features include:

25 Channels

— automatically selects a
clear channel when you make or answer
a call. You can also manually change
channels during a call.

10-Number Memor

Dialing

— lets
you store up to 10 numbers in memory
for easy dialing.

Super CCT Noise-Reduction Circuitr

— provides clear telephone conversa­tions, giving you sound clarity compara­ble to that of a corded phone.

Securit

Access-Protection Code

—

automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from us ing your phone li ne
while the handset is off the cradle.

®

COM-LOK

— ensures that other cord­less phone users cannot use your phone
line when the handset is on the cradle.

Ample Talk and Stan db

Time

— the
supplied battery pack provides 7 hours of
continuous talk time or 7 days of standby
time (when fully charged).

Redial

— lets you quick ly redi al the last

number dialed.

— lets you s end a s ig nal from t he

Pa

e

base to the handset to page someone or
locate the handset if you misplace it.

— sends an electronic switchhook

Flash

signal for use with special phone servic­es, such as Call Waiting.

Pro

rammable Ringers

— let you se-

lect from four ringer types.

Tone/Pulse Dialin

— lets you use your

phone with tone or pulse service.

Quick Talk

— lets you answer a call by

simply lifting the handset from the base.

Hearin

-Aid Compatibilit

— lets you
use your phone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.

This telephone has been tested and

Voice Scramble (ET-554 Onl

scrambles your conversation on the

phone to prevent interception by other

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)

found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.

radio units operating on the same fre­quencies.

© 1998 Tandy Corporation.

COM-LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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Important Notes:

• Cordless phones such as this one
require AC power to operate. When
the AC pow er is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using
your ET-553/ET-554. To be safe,
you should also have a phone that
does not need A C power t o operate
(not a cordless phone) so you can
still make and receive calls if there is
an AC power failure.

• Your phone operates on standard
radio frequencies as allocated by
the FCC. It is possible for other
radio units operating nearby on sim ­ilar frequencies to unintentionally
intercept your conversation or cause
interference. This possible lack of
privacy can occur with any cordless
phone.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex­pose this product to rain or mois­ture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-S ERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

!

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger­ous vo ltage within the pro duct’s enclo­sure that might be of sufficient
magnit ude t o con st itute a r isk of el ec­tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.

This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte­nance i nstruct ions ar e incl uded in the
literature accompanying this product.

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We recommend you record your
phone’s serial number here. The num­ber is on the bottom panel of the base.

Serial Number: __________________

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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION

We have designed your ET -553/ET-554
to conform to federal regulations, and
you can connect it to most telephone
lines. However, each device, such as a
telephone or answering machine that
you connect to the telephone line, draws
power from the telephone line. We refer
to this power draw as the device’s

equivalence number

is shown on the bottom of the base.
If you use more than one phone or other

device on the line, add up all the RENs.
If the total is more than five, your phones
might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN
of three might impair ringer operation. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove a
device from the line.

, or REN. The REN

ringer

FCC STATEMENT

This telephone complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are located on th e bot­tom panel of the base.

Note:

to any of the following:

• Coin-operated systems

• Party-line systems

• Most electronic key phone systems

. You must, upon request,

You must not connect yo ur phone

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CONTENTS

Installation ............................................................................................................ 6

Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 6

Placing the Base on a Desk Top ............................................................... 6

Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ........................................................... 7

Mounting the Base Directly on a Wall ...................... ....... ....... .......... ....... .. 9

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack .................................................. 10

Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 12

Setting the Ringer Tone and Volume ............................................................. 12

Operation ............................................................................................................ 14

Making and Receiving Calls .......................................................................... 14

Setting the Handset Volume .......................................................................... 14

Changing the Channel ............................................... .......... ....... ....... ....... ..... 14

Using Redial .................................................................................................. 15

Using Flash ................................................................................................... 15

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................ 15

Paging ........................................................................................................... 16

Memory Dialing ............................................................................................. 16

Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 16

Entering a Pause .................................................................................... 17

Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 17

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers .............................................................. 17

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 17

Troubleshootin

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 20

Replacing the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 21

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 22

Lightning ........................................................................................................ 22

................................................................................................. 18

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INSTALLATION

SELECTING A LOCATION

You can place the pho ne on a desk top
or table, mount it on a standard wall
plate, or mount it directly on a wall. Se­lect a location that is:

• near an AC outlet

• near a telephone line jack

• out of the way of normal activities

• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors

• away from other cordless phones

The base’s location affects the handset’s
range. If you have a choice of several lo­cations, try each to see which provides
the best performance.

Caution:

adapter was designed specifically for
your ET-553/ET-554. Use onl y the sup­plied adapter.

The supplied RadioShack

• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you
want to mount it on a wall plate).

Placing the Base
on a Desk Top

Follow these steps when you place the
base on a desk, shelf, or table.

1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the
on the back of the base.

2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.

TEL LINE

DC IN 9V

jack

jack on

Notes:

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• Your telephone connects directly to
a modular telephone line jack. If
your phone line jack is not a modu­lar jack, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the phone
company update the wiring for you.

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3. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on top of the
base.

DC IN 9V

PULSE-TONE

TEL LINE

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

Mounting the Base
on a Wall Plate

1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the
on the back of the base.

2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.

TEL LINE

DC IN 9V

jack on

jack

5. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.

6. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
place it in a vertical position.

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3. Route the modular cord through the
top groove and the adapter cord
through both grooves on the bottom
of the base.

DC IN 9V

TEL LIN E

PULSE-TONE

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

5. Plug the short modular cord’s other
end into the wall plate jack, then
align the base’s keyhole slots with
the wall plate studs and slide the
base downward to secure it.

6. Press and lift out the handset
holder. Rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it holds the hand­set.

7. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
place it in a vertical position.

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PULSE- TON E

DC IN 9V

TEL LIN E

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Mounting the Base
Directly on a Wall

For this mounting method, you need two
wood screws (not supplied) with hea ds
that fit into the keyhole slots on the bot­tom of the base.

1. Drill two holes 3

15

/

16

inches apart. Then
thread a screw into

15

16

/

3

each hole, letting the
heads extend about

5

/16 inch from the wall.

2. Plug one end of the supplied modu­lar cord into the

TEL LINE

jack on the

back of the base.

5

16

/

5

16

/

4. Route the modular and adapter’s
cords through the grooves on the
bottom of the base.

5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the

DC IN 9V

jack on

the back of the base.

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6. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.

7. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the base
downward to secure it.

8. Press and lift out the handset
holder. Rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it hold s the hand­set.

CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK

The ET-553/ET-554 comes with a re­chargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack
in the handset, but not connected. Be­fore using your phone, you must con­nect the battery then charge it for about
24 hours. A fully charged battery pro­vides 7 days of standby power or 7
hours of continuous talk time.

1. Press down and slid e off the hand­set’s battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow.

2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap
and lift the battery pack out of the
compartment. Plug the battery
pack’s connector into the socket in
the compartment. The conn ec tor fits
only one way.

9. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
place it in a vertical position.

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3. Replace the battery pac k inside the
compartment and refasten the
retainer strap.

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4. Replace the cover.

To charge the battery pack, simply place
the handset on the base. The CHARGE/
IN USE indicator on the base lights.

Recharge the battery when the TALK/
BATT LOW indicator on the handset
flashes.

• Also, check the charging contacts

on the handset and the base. If the
contacts are dirty or tarnished (or
about once a month), clean them
with a pencil eraser.

• If the TALK/BATT LOW indicator

does not light, but the phone does
not work, recharge the battery. (The
battery charge might be too low to
light the indicator).

Notes:

• If the CHARGE/IN USE indicator
does not light when you place the
handset on the base, be sure the
battery pack and AC adapter are
correctly and securely connected.

• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear an error tone. If this
happens, return the handset to the
base for about 5 seconds.

• Return the handset to the cradle
nightly to charge the battery.

• If the battery pack gets weak during
a call, the handset sounds a beep
every 30 seconds, and the TALK/
BATT LO W indicator flashes every 3
seconds. If this happens, you can­not make another call on the phone
until you recharge the battery .

• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery by keeping the handset
off the base until the TALK/BATT
LOW indicator lights. Otherwise, the
battery loses its ability to fully
recharge.

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• If the battery pack gets completely
discharged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it,
the security access-protection code
needs to be reset. To reset the secu­rity code, place the handset on the
base. If it was the handset that lost
power, leave the handset on the
base to charge the battery pack.

• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When the bat­tery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge, order a rep lacement bat­tery pack from your local
RadioShack store. (See “Replacing
the Battery Pack” on Page 21.

SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

Note:

If your phone system requires
that you dial an access c ode (
example) before you d ial an outs ide
number, do not press the access
code either.

If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. Leave

TONE

If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set

PULSE

set to

.

TONE

.

PULSE • TONE

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, for

PULSE

to

SETTING THE RINGER
TONE AND VOLUME

You can select one of four different ring­er tone/volume settings when the phone
is not in use.

•

PULSE • TONE

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 and listen for a dial

3. Press any number other than

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PULSE • TONE

tone .

on the back of the

TONE

to

.

0

.

1. Lift the handset. If you hear a dial
tone, press

2. Press
the current ringer tone and volume.

TALK

RINGER

to turn it off.

. The phone sounds

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3. Repeatedly press

RINGER

until you
hear the desired ringer tone and vol­ume.

Each time you press

RINGER

ringer changes in the following
order:

High-volume “chirping”

Low-volume “chirping”

High-volume “warbling”

Low-volume “warbling”

, the

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OPERATION

MAKING AND RECEIVING
CALLS

To make or answer a call, lift the hand­set. Or, if the handset is off the cradle,

TA L K

press
cator on the handset and the CHARGE/
IN USE indicator on the base light.

To end a call, place the handset on the
cradle or press

Note:

the phone does not disconnect, press

TALK

closer to the base or pla ce the handset
on the cradle.

. The TALK/BATT LOW indi-

TALK

.

If you press

again while holding the handset

TALK

to hang up and

SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME

To change the volume you hear through
the handset, press
call. The handset volume has two set­tings, high or low.

VOLUME

during a

CHANGING THE
CHANNEL

The ET-553/554 scans 25 channels (fre­quency pairs used between the base and
the handset) and automatically selects a
clear channel each time you make or re­ceive a ca ll.

If you hear other conversations or ex-

CH

CH

to

.

cessive noise during a call, press
select a different channel. The TALK/
BATT LOW indicator blinks, and the
handset beeps, followed by a brief
pause as your phone searches for a
clear channel.

The ET-553/ET-554 cha nges to a differ­ent channel each time you press

: If the handset i s too far from the

Note

base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.

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USING REDIAL

REDIAL

ber dialed. When you hear a dial tone,
simply press

Notes:

lets you quickly dial the last num-

REDIAL

• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long-dis­tance as well as local numbers.

• The redial memory also holds pause
entries. (See “Ent ering a Pause” on
Page 17.)

• The redial memory d oes not st ore a
flash entry or any digits you press

FLASH

after

.

(see “Using Flash”).

USING FLASH

For example, if you have call waiting,

FLASH

press
without disconnecting the current call.
Press
call.

Note:

phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.

to answer an incoming call

FLASH

again to return to the first

If you do not have any special

FLASH

might

USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE

Some special services, such as bank-by­phone, require tone signals. If you have
pulse service, you can still use these
special tone services by following these
steps.

1. Be sure

PULSE

2. Lift the handset from the cradle or
press

3. Dial the service’s main number.

4. When the service answers, press

TONE

dial are sent as tone signals.

PULSE • TONE

.

TA LK

.

. Any additional numbers you

is set to

FLASH

lent of a switchhook operation for special
services, such as Call Waiting.

performs the electronic equiva-

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5. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the cradle or press

TA LK

. The phone automatically

resets to the pulse mode.

PAGING

To page the person who has the handset
or to locate the handset when the phone
is not in use, hold down
base for at least 2 seconds. The handset
beeps for 1 minute.

PAG E

on the

Storing a Number in Memory

An error tone sounds and the

Note:

phone exits the st oring mode if y ou wait
more than 20 seconds between each key
press.

1. Lift the handset. If you hear a dial
tone, press

2. Press
indicator blinks.

3. Enter the number and any

PAUSE

and
Pause” on Page 17).

TALK

to turn it off.

MEM

. The TALK/BATT LOW

entries. (See “Entering a

TONE

For a brief page, press and release

PAGE/FIND

on the base. The handset
beeps five times. To stop it from beeping
sooner, press

TALK

.

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 10 numbers in mem­ory, then dial a stored number by press­ing a one-digit memory location number.

Each number you s tore can b e up to 16
digits long.

16

Note:

Each

TONE

or

PAUSE

uses one digit of memory.

MEM

4. Press
location number (

, then enter the memory

0–9

). A single tone
sounds to indicate that the number
is stored.

Note:

If you make an entry error,
such as entering more than 16 dig­its, five quick beeps sound, the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator stops
flashing, and the number is not
stored. Start again from Step 2.

entry

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5. For each stored number, write the
person’s or company’s name next to
the appropriate location number on
the supplied memory directory
sticker. (Use a pencil in case you
want to change the number later.)
Then attach the sticker to the
phone.

To replace a stored number, simply store
a new number in its place. Or, just skip
Step 3.

Dialing a Memory Number

To dial a number stored i n memory, lift
the handset from the cradle or press

TALK

. When you hear a dia l tone, press

MEM

and enter the memory location

number for the number you want to dial.

If you select an empty memory lo-

Note:

cation, the phone beeps 5 times. Try
again.

Chain-Dialin g Serv ice Num bers

For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long distance
or bank by phone), store eac h group of
numbers (such as codes or account
numbers) in its own memory location.

To use the stored special service infor­mation, dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in the
call, press
location where the additional information
is stored.

MEM

and the number for the

Entering a Pause

In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (
wait for a second dial tone before you
can dial an outside number. You can
store the access code with the phone
number. However, you should also store
a pause after the access code to allow
the outside line time to connect.

To enter a pause, press
press enters a 2-second pause. For a
longer pause, press
times.

9

, for example) and

PAUSE

PAUSE

. Each

additional

Testing St ored Em erge n cy
Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart­ment, ambulance) and you choose to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand pe­riods. Also, remain on the line to ex plain
the reason for your call.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the follow­ing suggestions might help.

Problem Suggestion

Low volume or unusual
sounds.

Severe noise interference. Press

The phone cannot be oper­ated at a useful distance from
the base because the signal
becomes weak or noisy (the
handset’s range has
decreased).

The handset battery pack
does not charge.

Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.

Keep the handset away from computers,
remote control toys, wireless microphones,
alarm systems, inte rco m s, ro o m moni tors, fluo­rescent lights, and electrical appliances.

Move to another location or turn off the source
of interference.

Hang up and redial the number.
Fully extend the base’s antenna in a vertical

position.
Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal

surface.
Return the handset to the cradle, to recharge

the battery pack.
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the

Battery Pack” on Page 21).
Check the charging contacts on the handset

and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a
pencil eraser.

CH

to change the channel.

The phone does not work or
works poorly.

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Be sure the battery pack is connected cor­rectly.

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected,
and the battery pack is charged.

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Problem Suggestion

Handset does not ring or
receive a page.

The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.

The battery pack might be weak. Charge the
battery pack.

Extend the base’s antenna vertically.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Move the base away from other electrical

devices and sources of noise.
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the

Battery Pack” on Page 21).
Move the handset closer to the base.
Fully extend the base’s antenna, and place it in

a vertical position.
Check the charging contacts on the handset

and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a
pencil eraser.

Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.
(If the battery power is too low, it does not have
enough power to light the TALK/BATT LOW
indicator.)

If the base loses power while the handset is off
of it, the security access-protection code might
change. Restore power to the base, then place
the handset back on the base. The CHARGE/
IN USE indicator lights, indicating that the code
is set again.

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work
properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take
your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack ET-553/ET-554 25 -Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Number
Memory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following sugges­tions will help you care for your cordless telephone so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the telephone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Handle the telephone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir­cuit boards and cases and can cause the telephone to work improperly.

Use and store the telephone only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam­age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the telephone away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema­ture wear of parts.

Wipe the telephone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use h arsh chemicals, cleaning sol vents, or strong deter­gents to clean the telephone.

Modifying or tamp ering with the telephone’s internal components can c ause a mal­function and might invalidate your telephone’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza­tion to operate it. I f your phone is not performing a s it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the phone lines, the phone
company might ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.

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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connect­ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on
Page 10, the battery pack should last
about one year. If the battery pack will
not hold a charge for more than 2 h ours
after an overnight charge, replace the
battery pack with a new 3.6 V, 300 mAh
battery pack with a connector that fits the
socket in the battery p ac k c om partment.
You can order a replacement battery
pack through your local RadioShack
store.

Install the new battery pack as de­scribed below, then charge the battery.
(See “Connecting and Charging the Bat­tery Pack” on Page 10).

Note:

stored in memory, try to install and begin
charging the new b attery pack within 1
minute.

To avoid losing phone numbers

1. Press down and sli de off the hand­set’s battery pack compartment
cover downward.

2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap
and lift the battery pack out of the
compartment, then gently pull on the
battery pack connector to discon­nect it.

3. Insert the new battery pack’s con­nector into the socket in the com­partment, place the battery pack into
the compartment, and refasten the
retainer strap.

4. Replace the cover.

Cautions:

• You must use a replacement battery
pack of the same size and type.

• Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire because it might explode.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack.

• Be careful not to short the battery
pack by touching it with conducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery pack or c on­ductor might overheat and burn.

If you have trouble replacing the battery,
take the phone to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.

Important:

chargeable nickel cadmium battery
pack. At the end of the battery’s useful
life, it must be recycled or disposed of
properly. 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 such as your local
RadioShack store, recycling collection
centers, and mail-back programs.

This product contains a re-

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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on t he phone line, the
phone company can temporarily discon­tinue your service. If this happens, the
phone company attempts to notify you in
advance. If advance notice is no t 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, equipment, opera­tions, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this telephone. The tele­phone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take the
necessary steps to prevent interruption
of your telephone service.

Your phone might cause TV or radio in­terference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone. If the interference goes
away, your phone is causing the interfer­ence.

If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.

Some cordless phones operate at fre­quencies that might cause interference
to nearby TVs a nd VCRs. To minimize
or prevent such interference, the base of
the cordless phone should not be placed
near or on top of a TV or VCR.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in lightning pro­tection to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in telephone line a nd power
line current. These protection circuits
meet or exceed the FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the tele­phone or power lines can damage your
telephone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nev­ertheless, if you live in a n area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
you unplug your phone during storm s to
reduce the possibility of damage.

Try to eliminate the interference by:

• Moving your phone away from the
receiver

• Connecting your phone to an AC
outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver

• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warran ted by RadioShac k against ma nufacturing defec ts in materi al and workman ­ship under normal use for one (1) year 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, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CA USED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR A RISING 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 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 exclusion 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 war ranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purch ase da te to any Radio Shack store. Radi oSh ack will, at i ts option, un ­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the produ ct with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and pr oducts, and pr oducts on which a refun d is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pro ducts may be used in the performan ce of
warranty ser vice. Rep aired or r eplaced parts an d prod ucts are w arrante d for the rema inder 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, imprope r or abnorma l us age, failure to fol lo w instru ctions , imprope r insta llation or
maintenance, alterati on, lightning or other incidence of exc ess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provi ded by a RadioShack Auth orized Service Facilit y; (c) consumables suc h as
fuses or batteries; (d) cos metic da mage; ( e) trans por tation, sh ipping or insuran ce cos ts; or ( f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and yo u may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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