Radio Shack ET-598 User Manual

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Cat. No. 43-698A

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

ET-598

25-Channel

2-Line Cordless Telephone

with Dual Keypads

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack ET-598 25-Channel
2-Line Cordless Telephone with Dual
Keypads lets you place and receive
calls on two separate telephone lines.
It is designed to exacting standards
that ensure reliability, long life, and
outstanding performance.

Its features include:

Two-Line Tele pho ne S

stem

— lets
you easily handle two telephone lines
at the same time. You can also use
both lines at the same time to make 4­way conference calls.

Dual Ke

— a full set of keys on

pads

both the ET-598’s handset and base
let you use either keypad to make and
answer calls or program the phone’s
features.

Speakerphone

— lets you make or
answer calls without using the hand­set.

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 use y our
phone line when the hands et is o n t he
base.

Redial

— lets you quickly redial the

last number dialed.

Pa

/Two-Way Intercom System

— sends a signal from the base to the
handset so you can page s omeon e or
locate the handset if you have mis­placed it. If someone answers, you can
use the ET-598 like a two-way inter­com.

Flash

— sends an e lectronic switch­hook signal so you can use the phone
with special phone services, such as
Call Waiting.

25 Channels

— lets you change to an-

other channel during a call to reduce

Tone/Pulse Dialin

your phone with either type of service.

interfere nce.

— lets you quickl y make or

20-Number Memor

Dialing

— lets

you store up to 20 numbers in memory

Quick Talk

answer a call by simply lifting the hand­set from the base.

(10 on the handset and 10 on the

base ) f or easy dialing.

Hearin

-Aid Compatibilit

you use your phone with he aring aids

Super CCT Noise-Reduction Cir­cuitr

— gives you sound clarity com-

that have a T (telephone) switch.

parable to corded telephones.

© 1996 Tandy Corporation.

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

All Rights Reserv ed .

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— lets you use

— lets

CAUTION

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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 of the base.

Serial N um b er:
Important Note: Cordless phones

such as your ET-598 require AC power
to operate. When the AC power is off,
you cannot dial out or receive incoming
calls using this phone. 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.

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 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 you
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 sufficient
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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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

number

ET-598 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.

, or REN. The REN for your

ringer equivalence

FCC STATEMENT

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 the 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 Pack . ................................................. 12

Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 14

Turning the Ringer On/Off ............................................................................. 14

Operation ............................................................................................................ 15

Handset Operation ........................................................................................ 15

Making a Call .......................................................................................... 15

Answering a Call ..................................................................................... 15

Changing the Channel ............................................................................ 16

Speakerphone Operation .......................................................... ................... . 16

Making a Call .......................................................................................... 16

Answering a Call ..................................................................................... 16

Using Privacy .......................................................................................... 17

Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume ..................................................... 17

Putting a Call on Hold ................................................................................... 17

Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone .................................... 18

Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone .......................................... 18

Making a Conference Call ............................................................................. 19

Using Redial .................................................................................................. 20

Using Flash ................................................................................................... 20

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................................................... 20

Using the Paging/Intercom Features ............................................................ 21

Memory Dialing ............................................................................................. 22

Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 22

Entering a Pause .................................................................................... 23

Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 23

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ............................................................. 23

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 23

Troubleshootin

Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 26

Replacing the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 27

The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 28

Lightning ....................................................................................................... 28

................................................................................................ 24

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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-598’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 your tele phone to a
2-line modular telephone jack using
the supplied 2-line modular cord.

Or, you can connect it to two separat e
1-line modular telephone jacks using
the supplied 2-line modular cord and a
1-line modular cord (such as Ra­dioShack Cat. No. 279-356, not sup­plied).

Notes:

• Two-line and single-line modular
cords look alike but are wi red dif­ferently. To use the ET-598’s two
lines, use only the supplied two­line modular cord to connect to a
two-line modular jack.

• You can also use the ET-598 with
a single 1-line modular jack.

If your phone wiring does not have a
modular phone jack, you can:

• 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 number of the jack to

Note:

be installed is RJ14C for a two-line
baseboard jack or RJ14W for a two­line wall-plate jack.

Caution:

adapter was designed specifically for
your ET-598. Use only the supplied
adapter.

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 a single 1-line
modular jack, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the

TEL LINE 1/2

into the

jack to use line 1, or

TEL LINE 2

jack to use

line 2.

2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the

DC IN 9V

jack.

3. Route the adapter ’s cord through
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 c ord
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 short modular cord into

TEL LINE 1/2

the

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 a single 1-line

modular jack on the wall plate,
plug one end of a short modular
cord into the
use line 1, or to the

TEL LINE 1/2

TEL LINE 2

jack to

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.

Upper
Grooves

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

If you are using two modu-

Note:

lar cords, route both through the
appropriate 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.

315/

5

/

16

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1. Drill two holes 3
inches apart. Then
thread a screw into
each hole, letting the
heads extend about

5

/16 inch from the wall.

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/

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2. If you have a single 2-line modular
jack, plug one end of the supplied
modular cord into the

TEL LINE 1/2

jack.

When you make this con-

Note:

nection, 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

TEL LINE 2

jack.

If you have only a single 1-line
modular jack, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the

TEL LINE 1/2

into the

jack to use line 1, or

TEL LINE 2

jack to use

line 2.

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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.

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).

Lower
Grooves

If you are using two modu-

Note:

lar cords, route both through the
appropriate grooves.

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

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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 PACK

The ET-598 comes with a recharge­able nickel-cadmium battery pack in­stalled in the handset. Before using
your phone, you must connect the bat­tery pack, 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 pack, simply
place the handset on the base.
The CHARGE indicator on the
base lights.

Recharge the battery pack when the
BATT LOW indicator flashes.

BATTLOW

• If the BATT LOW indicator does
not flash and the phone does not
work, recharge the battery pack.
(The battery charge might be too
low to flash 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 pack before you can
make another call.

• About once a month, fully dis­charge the battery pack by keep­ing the handset off the base until
the BATT LOW indicator flashes.
Otherwise, the battery pa ck loses
its ability 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
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 to ne.
If this happens, return the handset
to the base for a few seconds.

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SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

P

T

• •

Set
the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you have, do
this test.

1. Set

2. Press

3. Press any number other than

on the back of the base for

P

T

• •

to T (tone).

SPEAKER

then press

LINE 1

and listen for the dial tone.

0

.

Note:

If your phone system re­quires that you dial an access
code (9, for example) before you
dial an outside number, do not
press the access code either.

TURNING THE RINGER
ON/OFF

You can turn the ringer on the base on
or off. Set
base to the position you want.

The switch setting affects the ringer on
the base only. The handset’s ringer is
always turned on as long as the hand­set is off the base. When you place the
handset

OFF

to
it receives a call. However, other
phones connected to the same phone
line still ring.

RINGER

on

the base and s et

on the back of the

RINGER

, the ET-598 does not ring when

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 (pulse).

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OPERATION

You can use the key pad on ei-

Note:

ther the handset or the base to operate
the ET-598. To use the speakerphone,
you must use the base’s keypad; to
use the handset, you must use the
handset’s keypad.

HANDSET OPERATION

Making a Call

To make a call using the handset, lift
the handset from the base and listen
for a dial tone. If the handset is away
from the base, press
for a dial tone. On the handset, the
BATT LOW indicator and a LINE indi­cator (1 or 2, whichever line was dialed
the last time) light. The indicator for the
same line flashes on the base, indicat­ing that line is in use at the handset.
Use the handset keypad to dial the de­sired number.

TAL K

and listen

Answering a Call

To help you tell which line is ringing,
each line has a distinctive ring tone.

To answer a call, simply lift the hand­set. If the handset is away from the
base, press
ing line. The BATT L OW indicator and
the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the
handset light. The indicator for the line
in use flashes on the base.

To disconnect a call, press
the hand set or place the hands et on
the base.

Notes:

• If you press
the phone does not disconnect,
hold the handset closer to the
base, then press

• When you receive an incoming
call on one line while you are
using the handset to talk on the
other, the handset does not ring
but you hear a tone through the
earpiece. Place the current call on
hold (see “Putting a Call on Hold”
on Page 17), then press the line
button for the incoming call.

TALK

to answ er the flash-

TALK

to hang up and

TALK

TA LK

again.

on

You can also press
directly select the line you want to use.
If either indicator is flashing, someone
at the base is using that line on the
speakerphone. Press the line button
whose indicator is not lit.

LINE 1

or

LINE 2

to

If you press t he oth er l ine’s button
without first pressing
first call is disconnected.

HOLD

, the

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HOLD

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Changing the Channel

If you notice interference, static, or
noise during a call, press
to find a clearer channel.

CH

(channel)

The ET-598 changes to a different
channel each time you press

: If the handset is too far away

Note

CH

.

from the base, the channel might not
change. Move clos er to the base and
try again.

SPEAKERPHONE
OPERATION

Making a Call

To make a call using the speaker­phone, simply press
SPEAKER indicator and either the
LINE 1 or LINE 2 i ndicat or light on the
base. The indicator for the same line
flashes on the handset as a remind er
that the line is in use. Use the base
keypad to dial the desired number.

SPEAKER

. The

You can also press

LINE 1

or

LINE 2

to
directly select the line you want to use.
If either indicator is flashing, someone
at the handset i s using the line. P ress
the line button whose indicator is not
lit.

Answering a Call

To answer a call using the speaker-

LINE 2

SPEAKER

, whichever is

or ei-

. The SPEAKER and

phone, simply press

LINE 1

ther

or
flashing. The SPEAKER indicator and
the selected line indicator light. The in­dicator for the line in use flashes on the
handset.

To end a speakerphone call, simply

SPEAKER

press
line indicators turn off.

When you receive an incoming

Note:

call on a line while you are talking on
the speakerphone on the other line,
the line indicator for the incoming call
flashes. Place the current call on hold,
then press the line button for the in­coming call.

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Using Privacy

While using the speakerphone, you
can talk to someone e lse in the room
without the person on the other end of
the phone line hearing your conversa­tion. Press and release
ing the call. The SPEAKER indicator
flashes. Press
sume your phone conversation. The
indicator lights steadily.

PRIVACY

PRIVACY

again to re-

Adjusting the Speakerphone
Volume

dur-

VOLUME

Slide
to adjust the speakerphone’s volume
so you can hear the other party at a
comfortable level.

on the right of the base

PUTTING A CALL ON
HOLD

HOLD

Press
the base to put a call on hold. While a
call is on hold, you can temporarily
place the handset on the base or use
the other phone line without discon­necting the current call.

on either the handset or

When you put a call on hold at the
base, the base’s HOLD indicator lights
and the line indicator flashes on both
the base and handset. When you put a
call on hold at the handset, the hand­set’s BATT LO W indicator turns o ff and
the line indicator flashes on both the
handset and base.

The phone discon nects the call 5 min­utes after you put it on h old. However,
during those 5 minutes, a series of
beeps reminds you the call is on hold.
After 1 minute, t he device (han dset or
base) where the li ne was put on hold
beeps every 15 second s. After 4 min­utes, the device beeps every 5 sec­onds. After 5 minutes, the device
sounds a long tone and disconnects
the call.

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
the handset from the base, or pressing

SPEAKER

on the base.

TALK

, picking up

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You can use another phone on the
same line to pick up the call on hold,
but the device that put the line on hold
still shows that line on hold. After 5
minutes the line indicator turns off.

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 for 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 on
the same device (handset or
speakerphone). The hold time re­starts when you hang up the sec­ond line.

HOLD

then the button

HOLD

, the

SWITCHING BETWEEN
THE HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE

To switch to the speakerphone while
you are using the handset, press
on the handset, then press

LINE 1

or
To switch to the handset while you are

using the speakerpho ne, press
on the base, then lift the handset off
the base.

Or, if the handset is off the base, press

HOLD
LINE 1

LINE 2

or

on the base, then press

LINE 2

or

on the base.

on the handset.

HOLD

SPEAKER

HOLD

TALK

or

• If you place both lines on hold and
then press
handset from the base, or press

SPEAKER

is released from ho ld and the line
you dialed first remains on hold.

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TALK

, pick up the

, the line you dialed last

Using Both the Handset and
Speakerphone

If you make or answer a call using one
keypad (speakerphone or handset),
someone else can press the corre­sponding line button on the ot her key­pad and join the conversation.

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During the call, one of you can hang up
and the call can continue at the other
keypad.

Note: If you hear a high-pitched noise
from the base ’s speaker, the handset
and the base are too close together.

To talk with two parties using both out­side lines, see “Making a Conference
Call.”

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.

Note: Be sure to wait until the
other party answers when you
make a call before proceeding to

CONF

Step 3. If you press
the other party answers, the call
might not be connected.

before

To start a 4-way conference call (two
outside lines, handset, and speaker­phone), first establish the 3-way con­ference call, then press either line
button on the other keypad.

If you and someone else are already
talking to an outside line using both the
handset and speakerphone,

son at the handset

should place the

the per-

current call on hold, press the vacant
line button, then mak e the call. Then,

after

the called party answers, press

INTERCOM

base presses
intercom, press

. After the person at the

SPEAKER

CONF

to answer the

to join all four

parties.
To end the conference call, press

TALK

, return the handset to the base,

or press

SPEAKER

on the base.

If you want to hang up one line and
continue talking on the other, press

HOLD

to put both lines on hold, press
the line button for the l ine you want to
hang up, then press t he l ine bu tton for
the line you want to keep.

CONF

3. Press

. The BATT LOW indi­cator briefly flashes, then you can
talk with both parties.

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USING REDIAL

REDIAL/P

number dialed on either LINE 1 or
LINE 2. When you hear a dial tone,
simply press

Notes:

• The redial memory is indepen-

• The redial memory holds up to

• The redial memory also holds

• The redial memory does not store

lets you quickly dial the last

REDIAL/P

dent for each keypad. You can­not redial a number you dialed
on the handset keypad using

REDIAL/P

and vice versa.

32 digits, so you can redial long­distance as well as local num­bers.

pause entries. See “Entering a
Pause” on Page 23.

a flash entry or any digits you
press after
Flash”).

on the base keypad,

FLASH

.

(see “Using

USING FLASH

FLASH

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

For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press
call without disconnecting the current
call. Press
first call.

Note:

services, pressing
connect the current call.

performs the electronic equiva-

FLASH

to answer an incoming

FLASH

again to return to the

If you do not have any special

FLASH

might dis-

USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE

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

P

T

1. Be sure

2. Dial the service’s main number.

• •

is set to P.

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3. When the service answers, press

TONE/

. Any additional numbers

you dial are sent as tone signals.

4. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base, and
press

SPEAKER

TALK

on the handset or

on the base. The phone
automatically resets to the pulse
mode.

USING THE PAGING/
INTERCOM FEATURES

You can use the ET-598 as a two-w ay
pager and intercom between the base
and the handset. This is u seful if the
handset is away from the base and you
want to locate it, or if you want to have
a conversation between the handset
and the base.

To page the base or handset, press

TERCOM

. Both the base and the hand-

set ring.

IN-

To answer the page, press

TERCOM

or

(on the handset) or

INTERCOM

(on the base). To end

TALK

the intercom call, press

SPEAKER

INTERCOM

or

(on the hand-

SPEAKER

TALK

or

IN-

or

set or the base) or hang up the hand­set.

During a call, you can page someone
at either the base or the handset to join
the conversation. Press

INTERCOM

The current call is put on hold. When
the person at the base or handset an­swers, tell them to press

TALK

once to end the intercom call

CONF

then

to join the conversation.

SPEAKER

or

Notes:

• The intercom does not operate if
the called party is on a call.

• If a call comes in during an inter­com conversation, either of the
intercom parties can answer the
call as they normally would. P ress

TALK

on the handset or

SPEAKER

on the base once to end the inter­com call, then press

SPEAKER

again to receive the

TALK

or

incoming call.

.

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MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 20 numbers in
memory (10 in the handset’s memory
and another 10 in the base’s memory),
then di al a sto red number by pressing a
one-digit memory location number.

Notes:

• Each number you store can be up
to 16 digits long.

• You cannot dial a number stored
in one memory location (the base
or the handset) using the keypad
on the other.

Storing a Number in Memory

Notes:

• If you wait more than 20 seconds
between each key press, an error
tone sounds and the phone exits
the programming mode.

• To store a number in the base’s
memory, start with Step 2.

3. Enter the number and any

PAUSE

and

entries (see “Using
Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 20 and “Entering a Pause”
on Page 23).

Note:

Each

TONE

or

PAUSE

uses one digit of memory.

MEMO

4. Press
ory location number (

, then enter the mem-

0–9

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

If the phone sounds five quick
beeps, you have made an entry
error and the number was not
stored. Start again from Step 2.

TONE

entry

1. To store a number in the hand­set’s memory, lift the handset. If
you hear a dial tone, press

TAL K

to turn it off.

MEMO

2. Press

. The BATT LOW in­dicator blinks on the handset or
the SPEAKER indicator blinks on
the base.

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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 ca se
you want to change the number
later.) Attach the sticker to the
handset.

To erase a stored number, simply
store a new number in its place. Or,
press
memory location number (
want to clear. A tone sounds.

MEMO

twice, then press the

0–9

) you

Entering a Pause

Dialing a Memory Number

To dial a num ber stored in the hand­set’s memory, lift the handset from the
cradle or press
a dial tone, press
memory location number for the num­ber you want to dial.

To dial a num ber stored in t he base’s
memory, press
hear a dial tone, press
ter the memory location number for the
number you want to dial.

TALK

. When you hear

MEMO

and enter the

SPEAKER

MEMO

. When you

and en-

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 place in
the call, press
for the memory location where the ad­ditional information is stored.

MEMO

and the num ber

In some telephone systems, you m ust
dial an access code (
and wait for a second dial tone b efore
you can dial a n 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

REDIAL/P
REDAIL/P

. For a longer pause, press
additional times.

9

, for example)

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. • Keep the handset and base away from

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 pack
does not charge.

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

computers, remote control toys, wireless
microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,
room monitors, fluorescent lights, and
electrical appliances.

•Press

• Move to another location or turn off the

• Fully extend the base’s antenna in a verti-

• Be sure neither antenna is touching a

• Return the handset to the base to recharge

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

• Check the charging contacts on the hand-

CH

to change the channel.

source of interference.

cal position.

metal surface.

the battery pack.

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

24

• Be sure the battery pack is connected cor­rectly.

• Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing
the Battery Pack” on Page 27).

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Problem Suggestion

Handset does not ring or
receive a page.

• Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical
position.

• Move the handset closer to the base.

• Move the handset and base away from
other electrical devices.

• Return the handset to the base to recharge
the battery pack.

The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.

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

• Move the handset closer to the base.

• 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
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 and leave it there for a few seconds.

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-598 25-Channel Two-Line Cordless Telephone with Dual Key­pads 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 no rmal 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 PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Con­necting and Charging the Battery
Pack” on Page 12, the battery pack
should last about a year. If the battery
pack will not hold a charge for more
than 2 hours after an overnight charge,
replace it with a new 3.6 V, 300 m AH
battery pack with a connector that fits
the socket in the battery compartment.
You can order a replacement ba ttery
pack through your local RadioShack
store.

Install the new battery pack as de­scribed below, then charge the battery
pack for 14 hours before you use it.

Note:

To avoid losing phone num bers
stored in memory, try to install and be­gin charging the new battery pack
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 batte ry connec­tor to disconnect it, then remove
the battery pack.

3. Insert a fresh battery pack and
plug its connector into t he socket
inside the battery compartment.

4. Replace the cover and secure it
with the screw.

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 conductor might overheat
and burn.

Important:

chargeable nickel cadmium battery
pack. At the end of the battery pack’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 ce nters, 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 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.

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 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 l ine and
power line current. This lightning pro­tection meets or exceeds FCC re­quirements. 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 s torm s to redu ce the po ssi bility
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 warran ted by RadioShac k against manufacturing defects in material and w orkman­ship 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 E NTITY 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 lon
cidental or consequential dama
In the event of a product defect durin
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 char
labor; (b) replace the produ ct with one of the same or similar desi
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
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, imprope r or abnorma l us a
maintenance, a lteration, li
other than those provi ded by a RadioShack Auth orized Service Facili ty; (c) consumables suc h as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic 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 s pecific legal rights, and yo u may also h ave oth er rights which vary from

es, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack

e or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

htning or other incidence of exces s voltage or curren t; (b) any r epairs

e; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs

an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-

n; or (c) refund the purchase

e, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or

We Service What We Sell

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