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Cat. No. 43-696A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-596
25-Channel
2-Line Cordless Telephone
with 3-Way Conference Calling
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack ET-596 25-Channel
2-Line Cordless Telephone with 3Way Conference Calling lets you place
and receive calls on two separate telephone lines. It is designed to e xacting
standards that ensure reliability, long
life, and outstanding performance.
Its features include:
Two-Line Telephon e S
stem
— lets
you easily handle two telephone lines
at the same time. You can also make
3-way conference calls.
25 Channels
— lets you change to another channel during a call to reduce
interfere nce.
10-Number Memor
Dialin
— lets
you store up to 10 numbers in memory
for easy dialing.
Super CCT Noise-Reduction Circuitr
— gives you sound clarity com -
parable to corded telephones.
Securit
Access-Protection Code
—
prevents other cordless phone users
from using your phone line while the
handset is off the base.
®
COM-LOK
— ensures that other
cordless phone users cannot u se your
phone line when the handset is on the
base.
Redial
— lets you quickly redial the
last number dialed.
— sends a signal from the base
Pa
e
to the handset so you can page someone or locate the handset if you have
misplace d it .
— sends an electronic switch-
Flash
hook signal so you can use the phone
with special phone services, such as
Call Waiting.
Tone/Pulse Dialin
— lets you use
your phone with either type of service.
Quick Talk
— lets you quickl y make or
answer a call by simply lifting the handset from the base.
Hearin
-Aid Compatibilit
— lets
you use your phone with he aring aids
that have a T (telephone) switch.
This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
We recommend you record your
phone’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom panel of the base.
Serial Number:
© 1996 Tandy Corporation.
COM-LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserv ed .
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CAUTION
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Important Note: Cordless phones
such as your ET-596 require AC po wer to operate. When the AC power is
off, you cannot di al out or receive incoming calls using this phone. To be
safe, you should also have a phone
that does not need AC power t o operate (not a cordless phone) so you can
still make and receive ca lls if there is
an AC power failure
Your telephone operates on st andard
radio frequencies as allocated by the
FCC. Even though the access protection code prevents unauthorized use
of your phone line, it is possible for
other radio units operating on similar
frequencies within a certain area to
unintentionally intercept your conversations and/or cause interference.
This lack of privacy can occur with any
cordless phone.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock
.
hazard, do not expose this phone
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 intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dan
the phone’s enclosure that
mi
to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the phone’s
case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that important operat-
!
in
and maintenance
instructions are included in the
literature accompanyin
phone.
erous voltage within
ht be of sufficient magnitude
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this
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
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 for your
ET-596 is located on the bottom of the
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 phones 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
provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone com pany.
These numbers are located on the bottom of the base.
Note:
You must not connect your
phone to any of the following:
• coin-operated syst e ms
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
. Upon request, you must
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 6
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 6
Mounting/Connecting the Phone ..................................................................... 6
Placing th e Base on a Desk Top ............................................................... 7
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ........................................................... 8
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall .................................................. 10
Connecting and Charging the Battery ........................................................... 12
Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 14
Operation ............................................................................................................ 15
Making a Call ................................................................................................ 15
Answering a Call ........................................................................................... 15
Changing the Channel .................................................................................. 15
Putting a Call on Hold ................................................................................... 16
Making a Conference Call ............................................................................. 16
Using Redial .................................................................................................. 17
Using Flash ................................................................................................... 17
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................................................... 18
Paging ........................................................................................................... 18
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................. 18
Storing a Number In Memory ................................................................. 19
Entering a Pause .................................................................................... 19
Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 20
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ............................................................. 20
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 20
Troubleshootin
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 23
Replacing the Battery .................................................................................... 24
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 25
Lightning ....................................................................................................... 25
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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A LOCATION
You can place the phone on a desk top
or table, or mount it 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.
MOUNT ING /CON NECT IN G
THE PHONE
To use both of the ET-596’s lines, you
must connect it to two separate telephone lines. Each o f these lines must
have its own phone num ber. If you do
not have two telephone lines, contac t
your phone company to ge t a second
line.
You can connect yo ur telephone to a
2-line modular telephone jack using
the supplied 2-line modular cord.
Note:
lar cords look alike, but are wired differently. To use the ET-596’s two
lines, use only the supplied 2-line
modular cord to connect to a 2-line
modular jack.
Or, you can connect your telephone to
two separate 1-line modular telephone
jacks using the supplied modular cord
and another 1- or 2-line modular cord
(such as RadioShack Cat. No. 279356, not supplied).
Note:
with a single 1-line modular jack.
If your phone wiring does not have a
modular phone jack, you can:
Note:
to be installed is RJ14C for a tw o-line
baseboard jack or RJ14W for a twoline wall-plate jack.
Two-line and single-line modu-
You can also use the ET-596
• Update the wiring yourself, using
jacks and adapters available at
your local RadioShack store
• Have the phone compa ny update
the wiring for you
The USOC nu mber of the jack
Caution:
adapter was designed specifically for
your ET-596. Use only the supplied
adapter.
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The supplied RadioShack
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Placing the Base
on a Desk Top
Follow these steps when you place
the base on a desk, shelf, or table.
1. If you have a single 2-line modular
jack, plug one end of t he sup plied
modular cord into the
jack.
Note:
When you make this connection, you should not connect
another modular cord to the
LINE 2
jack or phone operation will
be erratic.
TEL LINE 1/2
TEL
If you have only one 1-lin e modular jack, plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the
LINE 1/2
the
jack to use line 1, or to
TEL LINE 2
jack to use line 2.
TEL
2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
DC IN 9V
jack.
3. Route the adapter ’s c ord throu gh
the strain r elief slot.
Strain Relief Slot
If you have two separate 1-line
modular jacks, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the
TEL LINE 1/2
jack and plug
another modular cord (not supplied) into the
TEL LINE 2
jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
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5. Plug the other end(s) of the modular cord(s) into the modular
jack(s).
6. Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position and fully extend it.
Mounting the Base
on a Wall Plate
To make this connection, you need a
2-line short modular cord, such as
Cat. No. 279-390, not supplied.
1. If you have a single 2-line modular
jack on the wall plate, plug one
end of a 2-li ne short modular cord
into the
Note:
nection, you should not connect
another modular cord to the
LINE 2
be erratic.
TEL LINE 1/2
jack.
When you make this con-
TEL
jack or phone operation will
If you have a single 1-line modular
jack on the wall plate and a modular wall jack close by, plug one
end of a 2-li ne s hort m odular cord
into the
TEL LINE 1/2
jack to use
line 1, then connect the supplied
modular cord into the
TEL LINE 2
jack to use line 2.
If you have only one 1-line mo du-
lar jack on the wall plate, plug one
end of a 2-li ne short modular cord
into the
line 1, or to the
TEL LINE 1/2
TEL LINE 2
jack to use
jack to
use line 2.
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2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
DC IN 9V
jack.
3. Route the adapter cord through
both the upper and lower g rooves
and the modular cord(s) through
only the upper groove on the bottom of the base.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
5. Plug the other end(s) of the modular cord(s) into the wall plate jack
(and wall jack, if appropriate), then
align the base’s keyhole s lots with
the wall plate studs and slide the
base downward to secure it.
Lower
Groove
Note:
If you are using two line
cords, route both cords through
the appropriate grooves.
Upper
Grooves
6. Press and lift out the handset
holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it holds the
handset.
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7. Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position and fully extend it.
Mounting the Base
Directly on the Wall
To mount the base directly on the wall,
you need two wood screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base.
1. Drill two holes 3
Then thread a screw into each hole,
letting the heads extend about
inch from the wall.
15
/16 inches apart.
5
16
/
"
5
/
2. If you have a single 2-line modular
jack close by, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the
TEL LINE 1/2
Note:
jack.
When you make this connection, you should not connect
another modular cord to the
LINE 2
jack or phone operation will
TEL
be erratic.
If you have two separate 1-line
modular jacks, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the
TEL LINE 1/2
jack and plug
another modular cord (not supplied) into the
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TEL LINE 2
jack.
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15
16
/
"
3
If you have only one 1-line mo dular jack, plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the
LINE 1/2
5
16
/
"
the
jack to use line 1, or to
TEL LINE 2
jack to use line 2.
TEL
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3. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
DC IN 9V
jack.
4. Route the adapter and modular
cords through both the upper and
lower grooves on the bottom of
the base.
Lower
Grooves
Upper
Grooves
5. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
6. Plug the other end(s) of the
cord(s) into a modular phone line
jack(s).
7. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the
base downward to secure it.
Note:
If you are using two line
cords, route both through the
appropriate grooves.
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8. Press and lift out the handset
holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it holds the
handset.
9. Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position and fully extend it.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY
The ET-596 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery installed
in the handset. Before using your
phone, you must connect the battery
then charge it for about 14 hours.
1. Remove the screw from the battery compartment cover on the
bottom of the handset, then press
down and slide off the handset’s
cover.
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2. Plug the battery pack’s plastic
connector into the phone’s socket.
The connector fits only one way.
3. Replace the cover and tighte n the
screw.
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4. To charge the battery, simply
place the handset on the base.
The CHARGE indicator on the
base lights.
Charge Indicator
Recharge the battery when the B ATT
LOW indicator flashes.
• If the BATT LOW indicator does
not light, but the phone does not
work, recharge the battery. (The
battery charge might be too l ow to
light the indicator.)
• If the battery pack gets w eak during a call, the handset sounds a
beep every 30 seconds, and the
BATT LOW indicator flashes. If
this happens, you must recharge
the battery before you can make
another call.
• About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keepi ng the
handset off the base until the
BATT LOW indicator lights. Otherwise, the battery loses its abili ty to
fully recharge.
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and the base about once a m onth
to make sure they are not dirty or
tarnished.
Notes:
• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light when you pla ce the handset
on the base, be sure the battery
and AC adapter are correctly and
securely connected.
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery,
the phone might not work and you
might hear an error tone. If this
happens, return the handset to
the base for a few seconds.
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SETTING THE D IALING
MODE
P
T
• •
Set
the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you have,
once the battery is charged, do this
test.
1. Set
2. Lift the handset, press
on the back of the base for
P
T
• •
to T (tone).
listen for the dial tone.
LINE 1
and
0
3. Press any number other than
Note:
If your phone system
.
requires that you dial an access
9
code (
, for example) before you
dial an outside number, do not
press the access code either.
If the dial tone stops, that line has
tone service.
If the dial tone continues, that line
has pulse service.
4. Press
LINE 2
, listen for the dial
tone, and repeat Step 3.
If you have tone s ervice on both l ines,
P
T
leave
• •
set to T.
If you have pulse service on either line,
P
T
• •
set
to P.
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OPERATION
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, lift the handset. Or, if
the handset is away from the base,
TALK
press
indicator lights, and on the handset,
the BATT LOW ind icator and a LINE
indicator (1 or 2, whichever line was dialed the last time) light.
You can also press
directly select the line you want to use.
. On the bas e, the IN USE
LINE 1
or
LINE 2
to
ANSWERING A CALL
To answer a call, simply lift the handset. If the handset is away from the
base, press
ing line. The TALK/BATT LOW indicator, the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on
the handset, and the IN USE indicator
on the base light.
TALK
to answer the flash-
sound a tone through the earpiece. Place the current call on
hold (see “Putting a Call on Hold”
on Page 16), then press the line
button for the new incoming call.
• If you press t he other line’s button
HOLD
without first pressing
first call is disconnected.
, the
CHANGING THE
CHANNEL
If you notice interference, static, or
noise during a call, you can press
(channel) to find a clearer channel.
CH
To help you tell which line is ringing,
each line has a distinctive ring tone.
To end a call, place the handset on
the base or press the handset’s
button.
Notes:
TALK
• If you press
the phone does not disconnect,
place the handset on the base or
press
the handset closer to the base.
• When you receive an incoming
call on one line w hile you are talking on the other, the handset does
not ring but you hear the phone
TA LK
to hang up and
again while holding
TALK
The ET-596 changes to a different
channel each time you press
: If the handset is too far away
Note
from the base, the channel might not
change. Move closer to the base and
try again.
CH
.
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PUTTING A CALL ON
HOLD
HOLD
Press
can temporarily place the hand set on
the base or use the other phone line
without disconnecting the current c all.
The light over the line’s button flash es
when that call is on hold.
The phone disconne cts t he cal l 5 mi nutes after you put it on hold. However,
during those 5 minutes, a series of
beeps reminds you the call is on hold.
After 1 minute, the handset beeps every 15 seconds. After 4 minutes, the
handset beeps every 5 seconds. After
5 minutes, the handset sounds a long
tone and disconnects the call.
to put a call on hold so you
You can alternate between the two
lines by pressing
for the desired line.
Notes:
• If you press the other line’s button
without first pressing
first call is disconnected.
• If you place the second line on
hold, the hold time restarts f or the
first line. Both lines automatically
disconnect after 5 minutes.
• A call on hold does not automatically disconnect as long as you
are talking on the second line. The
hold time restarts when you hang
up the second line.
• If you place both lines on hold and
then press
handset from the base, the line
you dialed last is released from
hold and the line you dialed first
remains on hold.
HOLD
then the button
TALK
or pick up the
HOLD
, the
To release a line from hold and continue your conversation, press that line’s
button. You can also release a call
from hold by pressing
up the handset from the base.
You can use another phone on the
same line to pick up the call on hold,
but the ha nd s et s t ill s ho ws that lin e o n
hold. After 5 minutes the line in dicator
turn s o ff.
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TALK
or picking
MAKING A
CONFERENCE CALL
Follow these steps to make a 3-way
conference call.
1. Place the first call on hold.
2. Make or answer a call on the other
line.
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3. Press
CONF
. The TALK/BATT
LOW indicator briefly flashes and
remains steadily on, and you can
talk with both parties.
To end the conference call, press
TALK
or return the handset to the base.
If you want to hang up one line and
continue talking on the other, press the
line button for the line you want to
keep.
USING REDIAL
REDIAL
number dialed on either LINE 1 or
LINE 2. When you hear a dial tone,
simply press
lets you quickly dial the last
REDIAL
.
• The redial memory also holds
pause entries. See “Entering a
Pause” on Page 19.
• The redial memory does not store
a flash entry or any digits you
press after
FLASH
(see “Using
Flash”).
USING FLASH
FLASH
performs the electronic equivalent of a switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting .
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
FLASH
press
call without disconnecting the current
call. Press
the first call.
to answer an incoming
FLASH
again to return to
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to
32 digits, so you can redial longdistance as well as local numbers.
If you do not have any special
Note:
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
FLASH
might
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USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, su ch 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.
P
T
1. Be sure
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
TONE
you dial are sent as tone signals.
4. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
TA L K
resets to the pulse mode.
• •
is set to P.
. Any additional numbers
. The phone automatically
PAGING
To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when the
phone is not in use, press
base. The handset beeps five times.
Note:
Paging does not work during a
call.
PAGE
on the
MEMORY DIALING
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You can store up to 10 numbers in
memory, then dial a stored number by
pressing a one-digit memory location
number.
Note:
Each number you s tore can be
up to 16 digits long.
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Storing a Number in Memory
If you wait more than 20 sec-
Note:
onds between each key press, an error
tone sounds and the phone exits the
programming mode.
1. Lift the handset. If you hear a dial
MEMO
PAUSE
Each
TALK
to turn it off.
. The BATT LOW
TONE
entries (see “Using
TONE
or
PAUSE
entry
tone , p r e s s
2. Press
indicator blinks.
3. Enter the number and any
and
Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 18 and “Entering a Pause”
on Page 19).
Note:
uses one digit of memory.
later.) Attach the sticker to the
phone.
To erase a stored number, simply
store a new number in its place. Or,
skip Step 3, then press the memory location number (
0-9
) you want to clear.
A tone sounds.
Entering a Pause
MEMO
4. Press
ory location number (
, then enter the mem-
0-9
). A single
tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.
If five quick beeps sound, you
have made an entry error and the
number was not stored. Start
again from Step 2.
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 ca se
you want to change the number
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (
9
, for example)
and 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 2-second pause, press
PAUSE
. For a longer pause, press
PAUSE
additional times.
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Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number stored in memory, lift
the handset from the base or press
TALK
.
When you hear a dial tone, press
MEMO
and enter the memory location
number for the number you want to
dial.
Chain-Dialing Service
Numbers
When calling special services (such as
alternate long distance or bank-byphone), dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate p lace in
the call, press
for the memory location wh ere the additional information is stored.
MEMO
and the numb er
Testing Stored Emergency
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 explain the reason for your call.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problem s with y our phone, but if you d o, 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
(handset’s range has
decreased).
The phone does not work or
works poorly.
The handset battery 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, intercoms, room monitors,
fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
• Move to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
• Fully extend the base’s antenna in a vertical position.
• Be sure neither antenna is touching a
metal surface.
• Return the handset to the base to recharge
the battery.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected,
and the battery is connected and charged.
• Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they are dirty, clean them
with a pencil eraser.
CH
to change the channel.
• Be sure the battery is connected correctly.
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Problem Suggestion
Handset does not ring or
receive a page.
The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.
• Return the handset to the base to recharge
the battery pack.
• Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical
position.
• Move the handset closer to the base.
• Move the base away from other electrical
devices.
• Move the handset closer to the base.
• Fully extend the base’s antenna, and place
it in a vertical position.
• Be sure the handset’s battery is charged.
(If the battery power is too low, it does not
have enough power to light the 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 indicator lights, indicating that the code is set again.
The call is too noisy. Change channels, or hang up and redial the
number.
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 -596 25-Channel Two-Line C ordless Telephone with 3-Way
Conference Calling 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 phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the phone o nly in n ormal tem perature environm ents.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices(,
damage batteries,) and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone.
Modifying or tampering with the telephone’ s int ernal com pone nts can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your telephone’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your phone is not performing as 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
If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Battery” on
Page 12, the battery should last about
a year. If the battery will not hold a
charge for more than 2 hours after an
overnight charge, replace the battery
with a new 3.6 V, 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 bat tery for 24
hours before you use it.
Note:
To avoid losing phone num bers
stored in memory, try to install and begin charging the new battery within 1
minute after removing the old one.
1. Remove the screw from the battery compartment cover on the
bottom of the handset, then press
down and slide off the cover.
2. Gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it, then remove
the battery.
3. Insert a fresh battery and plug its
connector into the socket inside
the battery compartment.
4. Replace the cover and secure it
with the screw.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement battery of the same size and type.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Be careful not to short the battery
by touching it with conducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor might overheat and burn.
Important:
chargeable nickel cadmium battery. At
the end of the battery’s useful life, it
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state
hazardous wa ste managemen t authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some
options that might be availab le are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local
RadioShack store, recycling collection
cent ers , an d mail - b ack pro g rams .
This produc t contains a re-
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THE FCC WANTS 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 com plaint 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 m ight cause T V or radio
interference even when it is operat ing
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone. If the interference goes
away, your phone is ca using the interference.
Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference
to nearby TVs and 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 and power line current. This lightning protection
meets or exceeds FCC requirem ents.
However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your
telephone.
Lightning damage is not common.
Nevertheless, if you live in an area that
has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during
storms 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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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warrant ed by RadioShac k against manufacturing defects in materia l and workmanship 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 PROVI DED HEREIN, Rad ioShack SH ALL HAVE NO LIABILIT Y 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 ARI SING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR P ROFIT 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 lon
cidental or consequential dama
In the event of a product defect durin
sales receipt as proof of pur cha se date to any RadioS hack s tore. Radi oSha ck wil l, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without char
labor; (b) replace the produc t with one of the same or similar desi
price. All replaced parts and pr oducts, and pro ducts on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or rec onditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repa ired or replaced parts and produ cts are warranted for the remainder of the
ori
inal 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) dama
accident, misuse, impr oper or abnormal usa
maintenance, al teration, li
other than those provi ded by a RadioShack Autho rized Service Facility; ( c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cos meti c dama
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
ives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
es, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
htning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repair s
e; (e) transportatio n, shippi ng or insurance costs; or ( f) costs
We Service What We Sell
an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
the warran ty perio d, take the produ ct and the Rad ioShack
n; or (c) refund the p urchase
e or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
e, failure to follow instruct ions, improper instal lation or
e for parts and
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