Radio Shack ET-651 User Manual

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ET-651 Two-Line Desk Phone

Your RadioShack ET-651 Two-Line
Desk Phone lets you pla ce or receive
calls on two separate telephone lines.

Its features include:

Handset Volume Control

— lets you
adjust the volume of the sound you
hear through the handset.

Distinctive Rin

— tells you which

line is ringing.

Rin

Indicators

— tell you when calls
come in, even if the ringer is turned
off.

Ad

ustable Ringer Volume

— lets

you set the ringer to low, high, or off.

Redial

— lets you quickly redial the

last number dialed.

Hold with Indicator

— lets you put
one or both lines on hold and has a
separate hold indicator for each line.

We recommend you record the ET-651’s
serial number here. The number is on
the bottom of the phone.

Serial Number: __________________

Your ET-651 is ETL listed to UL stan­dards and meets all applicable FCC
standards.

Warnin

Cat. No.

: To prevent fire or s hock

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hazard, do not expose this prod­uct to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

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

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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Tone/Pulse Dialin

— lets you use
either type of service, and you can
easily switch from pulse to tone dialing
for long-distance, bank-by-phone, or
other special services.

Hearin

-Aid Compatibilit

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

©

1998 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger­ous voltage within the product’s enclo­sure that might 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 mainte-

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nance instructions are included in the
litera ture accompanying this product.

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Read This Before Installation

We have designed your ET-651 to con­form to federal regulations, and you can
connect it to most t elepho ne l ines. How­ever, each telephone (and each device
such as an answering machine) that you
connect to the telephone line draws
power from the line. We refer to this
power draw as the phone’s

alence number

the bottom of your phone.
If you use more than on e telephone or

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

, or REN. The REN is on

ringer equiv-

FCC Statement

Your ET-651 complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your telephone com pa­ny. Both numbers are on the bottom of
the phone.

PREPARATION

Connecting the Ha ndset

Plug the supplied coiled handset cord
into the j acks o n th e h andse t and the left
side of the phone.

Connecting to the Phone Lines

To take full advantage of the ET-651’s
capabilities, you must have two phone
lines with separate phone numbers. If
you have only one line, you can order a
second from your phone company.

:

Notes

• The line that connects the phone
jack to the phone company wiring
must be twisted-pair cable. Other­wise, you might hear interference
(crosstalk) between the two lines.

You must not connect your ET-

Note:

651 to any of the following:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key phone systems

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• Your phone connects directly to a
modular phone line jack. If your
phone wiring does not have a modu­lar jack, you can update it using
jacks and adapters available at your
local RadioShack store, or h ave the
phone company update it for you.

• The USOC number of the two-line
jack to be installed is RJ14C. The
USOC number of a single-line jack
is RJ11C.

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Plug one end of the supplied two-line
telephone cord into the jack on the back
of the phone. Th en pl ug t he cord’ s other
end into a modular telephone line jack.

If you use two single-line jacks, you
must connect the lin es with an optional
two-line coupler (such as RadioShack
Cat. No. 279-401).

Two-line
Coupler

2. Press

LINE 1

or

LINE 2

, lift the hand-

set, and listen for a dial tone.

3. Press any number except
: If your phone system requires

Note

0

.

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

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

PULSE

set to

TONE

.

TONE–

If the dial tone continues, you hav e
pulse service. Set

PULSE

.

TONE–PULSE

to

4. Hang up, then repeat the test for the

other line.

Setting the Dialing Mode

TONE–PULSE

Set
you have. If y ou a re not s ure which type
you have, do this simple test.

1. Be sure

TONE

.

for the type of service

TONE–PULSE

is set to

If you have tone service on one

Note:

line and pulse service on the other, you
must set

TONE–PULSE

to the right set­ting each time you make a call on a dif­ferent line. The setting does not matter
when you answer a call, however.

Confirming the Line Numbers

Follow these steps to determine which
phone number is connected to which
line.

1. Be sure

TONE–PULSE

rectly.

is set cor-

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2. Press

LINE 1

then lift the handset.

3. Dial one of your phone numbers. If
the Line 2 indicator flashes, the
number is connected to Line 2. If
you hear a busy signal, the number
is connected to Line 1.

After you confirm t he phone number for
each line, write the numbers on the
number plate above the keypad. Use a
paper clip to lift off the plate’s plastic
cover. Use a pencil to write the numbers
in case the numbers change.

Setting the Ringer Volume

To adjust the ringer volume, set
to LO for a quiet ring or HI for a louder
ring.

RINGER

OPERATION

To place a c all, press t he lin e button for
an available line and lift the handset.
When you hear a dial tone, dial the num­ber.

When you receive a call, that line’s indi­cator flashes. To answer a call, press
the line button (

LINE 1

the flashing line indicator and lift the
handset. The line indicator turns off.

Line Indicator

The ring for Line 1 has a lower pitch
than the ring for Line 2. This helps you
tell which line is ringin g.

To end a call, hang up the handset.

Adjusting the Handset Volume

Set the handset volume switch in the
center of the handset to the desired le v-

LO, MED

el (

, or HI).

or

LINE 2

) below

If you do not want the ringer to sound,
set

RINGER

to

OFF

. You can st ill make
and answer calls if you hear another
phone on the same p hone line ring or if
you see a line indicator flashing.

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Using Hold

To place a call on hold, press
The line’s indicator lights.

HOLD

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Note: Pressing another line button with­out pressing

HOLD

disconnects the cur-

rent call.
To release a call from hold, press that

line’s button. You can also release a call
from hold by picking up any extension
phone on that line.

Using Redial

To quickly dial the last number dialed,

REDL

press

Notes:

• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits. If you dial more than 32 digits,
the phone does not store any num­bers.

when you hear a dial tone.

Using Tone Services with a
Pulse Line

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

1. Dial the service’s main number.

2. When the service answers, set

TONE–PULSE

tional numbers you dial are sent as
tone signals.

3. When you finish the call, set

PULSE

back to

to

PULSE

TONE

.

. Any addi-

TONE–

• When the ph one redials, it uses the
current dialing mode (tone or pulse).
For example, if you diale d a n umb er
in pulse mode, and the n set

to

TONE

, the phone redials

PULSE

TONE–

the number in the tone mode.

• You can redial a number on a line
other than the one you originally
dialed it on if you have the same
type of service on both lines.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack ET-651 Two-Line Desk Phone is an example of superior design
and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your ET-651 so
you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the ET-651 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the ET -651 only in normal tempe rature environments.
Temperature extremes c an shorten the l ife of electronic dev ices, and
distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the ET-651 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.

Handle the ET-651 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the ET-651 to work improperly.

Wipe the ET-651 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the ET-651.

Modifying or tampering with the ET-651’s internal components can cause a malfunc­tion and might invalidate its warranty. If your ET-651 is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the tele­phone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your ET-651 until you have
resolved the problem.

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The FCC Wants You To Know

In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone lin e, the
phone company can temporaril y discon­tinue your service. If this happens, the
phone company attempts to notify you in
advance. If advance no tice is not prac ti­cal, the phone company notifies you as
soon as possible and advises you of
your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.

Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equi pment, opera­tions, or procedures that could affect the
operation of 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.

Lightning

Your telephone has built-in protection
circuits to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in telephone line and p ower
line current. These protection circuits
meet or exceed the FCC requ irements.
However, lightning striking the tele­phone or power lines c an damage your
telephone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nev­ertheless, if you live in an a rea that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possib ility of dam­age.

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warrant ed by RadioShac k against man ufacturing d efects 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 CAUSED 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 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 warran ty period, take the product and the RadioShack
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 charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the produc t with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
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
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, impr oper or abnormal usa ge, failure to fol low i nstruct ions, improper instal lation 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 Autho rized Service Facility; ( c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d ) cosmeti c dam age; (e) transp ortatio n, sh ipping or insuranc e c osts; or (f) cos ts
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have oth er rights which vary from
state to state.

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