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2-Line 900 MHz Cordless
Cat. No. 43-686
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Speakerphone
ET-686
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack ET-686 2-Line 900MHz Cordless Speakerphone uses advanced cordless telephone technology
to give you superior audio quality and
extended range. The ET-686 lets you
make and receive calls on two separate
telephone lines. Its features include:
900 MHz Operation
— provides lo nger
range and less interference than many
other cordless phones.
Two-Line Telephone System
— lets
you easily handle two teleph one lines at
the same time. You can use both lines to
make 3- or 4-way conference calls, or
one line for data communication while
you are talking on the other.
Dual Keypads
— a full set of keys on
both the ET-686’s hands et and base let
you use either keypad to mak e and answer calls or use the phone’s features.
Speakerphone
— lets you make or an-
swer calls without using the handset.
Ample Talk and Standby Time
— the
supplied battery pa ck provides 7 hours
of continuous talk time or 7 days of
standby time (when fully charged).
20-Number Memory Dialing
— lets you
store up to 20 numbers in memory (10
each in the handset and ba se) for easy
dialing.
Paging/Two-Way Intercom System
—
lets you send a signal from the base to
the handset, or fr om the handset to th e
base, to page someone or locate the
handset when it is awa y from the base.
If someone answers, you can use the
ET- 686 as an intercom.
Volume Controls
– let you adjust the
volume you hear through the handset
and speakerphone.
Adjustable Ringer
— lets you choose
high or low volume for each line’s ringer
on the handset, or turn the base’s r in ger
off.
Wall Mountable
— you can mount th e
ET-686 on the wall to save space on
your desk top.
Headset Jack
— lets you make or answer calls with han ds-free convenience
using an optional headset.
Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg-
— you can place the handse t on th e
ing
base facedown or faceup.
40 Channels
— automatically selec ts a
clear channel when you make or answer
a call.
Security Access-Protection Code
—
automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from usi ng your phone l ine
while the handset is off the base.
©
1999 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Line Status Indicators
— show if a line
is available, in use, or on hold.
Auto Talk
— lets you set the ET-686 so
you can answer a call by lifting the handset from the base.
Any Key Answer
— lets you set the ET686 so you can press any key to answer
a call on the base or on the handset
when it is away from the base.
— lets you qu ickly redial t he la st
Redial
number dialed.
— sends an electronic switch-
Flash
hook signal for use with special phone
services, such as Call Waiting.
Tone/Pulse Dialing
— lets you use
your phone with either type of service,
and you can easi ly switch from pulse to
tone dialing for long-distance, bank-byphone, or other special services.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility
— lets you
use your phone with hearing 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 of the base.
Serial Number: ___________________
WARNING:
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
To reduce the risk of fire or
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
!
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Important:
• Cordless phones such as this one
require AC power to operate. When
the AC power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using
your ET-686. To be safe, you should
also have a phone that does not
need AC power to operate (not a
cordless phone) so you can still
make and receive calls if there is an
AC power failure.
• When AC power is lost, the E T-686
loses the secu rity access -protecti on
code connection between the base
and the handset. When power is
restored, put the handset on the
base briefly to restore this connection so you can use the handset.
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations and yo u can
connect it to most phone lines. However,
each device that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line.
We refer to this power draw as the
phone's ringer equivalence number, or
REN. The REN is on the bottom of you r
phone.
If you use more than one phone or other
device on the li ne, add up all th e REN s.
If the total is more than five (three in rural areas), yo ur ph one s mi ght no t r i ng. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove one
of the devices from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
Your telephone c ompli es with Par t 68 o f
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the bottom of the
base.
You must not connect your phone to any
of the foll owing:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
This equipment compl ies with the limits
for a Class B dig ital device as spec ified
in Part 15 of
provide reasonable protection against
radio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the
radio or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
FCC Rules
. These limits
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CONTENTS
Installation ........................... .................................................... ................................ 6
Mounting the Phone ........................................................................................... 6
Connecting to the Phone Lines .................................................................... 6
On a Desk Top ............................................................................................. 6
On a Wall or Wall Plate ................................................................................ 7
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 10
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 11
Adjusting the Ringer ......................................................................................... 12
On the Handset .......................................................................................... 12
On the Base ............................................................................................... 12
Operation ............................. ............................................. ..................................... 13
Using the Handset ............................................................................................ 13
Making a Call ............................................................................................. 13
Answering a Call ........................................................................................ 13
Setting the Handset Volume ...................................................................... 13
Changing the Channel ............................................................................... 13
Using the Speakerphone .................................................................................. 14
Making a Call ............................................................................................. 14
Answering a Call ........................................................................................ 14
Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume ......................................................... 14
Using Mute ................................................................................................. 15
Using Hold ........................................................................................................ 15
Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ....................................... 15
Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone .................................................... 16
Making a Conference Call ................................................................................ 16
3-Way Conferencing .................................................................................. 16
4-Way Conferencing .................................................................................. 16
Using the ET-686 with Extension Phones ........................................................ 17
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 17
Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 18
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 18
Using the Paging/Intercom Features ................................................................ 18
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 19
Storing a Number in Memory ..................................................................... 19
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 20
Dialing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 20
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 20
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 20
Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... ................... ........... 22
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 24
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the ET –686’s base on a
desk or table, or mount it on a stan dard
wall plate or directly on a wall. Choose a
location that is:
• near an accessible AC outlet
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical applia nces, 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 choi ce of several locations, try each to see which
provides the best performance.
Connecting to the Phone Lines
To take full advantage of the ET-686’s
capabilities, you must have two phone
lines with separate phone numbers. If
you have only on e line, you can order a
second from your phone company.
You can connect the E T-6 86 to the l ine s
in one of these ways:
• connect two lines through a two- line
modular phone jack
Notes:
• 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 adap ters a va ilabl e at y our
local RadioShack s tore. Or, you can
have the phone company update it
for you.
• The line that connects a two-line
phone jack to the phone company
wiring must be twisted-pair cable.
Otherwise, you might hear interference (crosstalk) between the two
lines.
• The USOC number of the two-line
jack to be installed is RJ14C
(RJ14W for a wall-plate). The USOC
number of a single-line jack is
RJ11C.
Caution:
adapter was designed specifically for
your ET-686. Use only the supplied
adapter.
The supplied RadioShack
On a Desk Top
1. To connect the phone to a two-line
phone jack, plug one end of the supplied long two-line mo dul ar cord into
TEL LINE 1/2
the
the phone.
jack on the back o f
• connect two lines thr ough two oneline modular phone jacks
• connect one line through a one-line
modular phone jack
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If you connect the phone to a
Note:
two-line phone jack with a two-line
cord, do not connect a cord to the
TEL LINE 2
jack or the phone will not
operate properly. Instead, you can
connect another phone device, such
as a fax machine or modem.
To connect the phone to two oneline phone jacks, plug one end of
the supplied long two-line modular
cord into
TEL LINE 1/2
and plug
another cord (not supp lied) into the
TEL LINE 2
jack.
To connect the phone to a single
one-line phone jack, plug one end of
the supplied long modular cord into
TEL LINE 1/2
the
If you connect the phone to a
Note:
TEL LINE 2
or
jack.
single one-line phone jack, do not
press the unused li ne button or you
might hear feedback.
3. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slo t on the bot tom of
the bracket.
4. Plug the adapter in to a s tandar d AC
outlet.
5. Connect the phone cord(s) to the
modular phone line jack(s).
6. Raise the base’s antenna to a ve rtical position.
On a Wall or Wall Plate
To mount the base directly on the
Note:
wall, you need two screws (not supplied)
with heads that fit into the keyhole sl ots
on the bottom of the bracket. Drill two
holes 3
screw into each hole, letting the heads
extend about
15
/16 inches apart. Then t hread a
5
/16 inch from the wall.
2. Plug the supplied A C adapter ’s barrel plug into the
DC IN 9V
jack on the
back of the base.
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1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the
narrow end of the supplied bracket
into the base’s upper tab slots as
shown, then press down on the
bracket’s latches and insert them
into the clip slots.
2. To connect the phone to a two-line
phone jack, plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the
LINE 1/2
jack on the back of the
TEL
phone.
To connect the phone to two oneline phone jacks, plug one end of
the supplied short two-line modular
cord into
TEL LINE 1/2
and plug
another cord (not supplied) into the
TEL LINE 2
jack.
To connect the phone to a single
one-line phone jack, plug one end of
the supplied lo ng modular cord into
TEL LINE 1/2
the
If you connect the phone to a
Note:
TEL LINE 2
or
jack.
single one-line phone jack, do not
press the unused l ine button or you
might hear feedback.
If you connect the phone to a
Note:
two-line phone jack with a two-line
cord, do not connec t another (third)
phone line to the
TEL LINE 2
the phone will not operate properly.
Instead, you can connect another
phone device such as a fax machine
or modem.
8
jack or
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
DC IN 9V
jack on
the back of the base.
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4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the narrow groove on the bracket.
If you are using two phone cords,
route the second cord through one
of the wide grooves on the bracket.
plug the second cord into the second phone jack.
To mount the phone directly on a
wall,
align the bracket’s keyhole
slots with the mounted screws and
slide the base downward to secure
it. Connect the ph one cord(s) to th e
modular phone line jack(s).
5.
To mount the phone on a wa ll plate,
plug the other end of the sho rt modular cord into the wall plate jack,
then align the bracket’s keyhole
slots with the wall plate studs and
slide the base downw ard to secure
it. If you are using two phone cords,
6. Plug the adapter in to a s tandar d AC
outlet.
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7. Press and lift out the handset
holder, flip it over as shown, then
snap it back into place.
8. Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
The ET-686 comes with a rec hargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must c onnect the battery pack, then charge it for about 24
hours.
2. Plug the battery pack’s connector
into the socket in the compartment.
The connector fits only one way.
3. Replace the battery pack and the
cover.
Recharge the battery pack when the
handset beeps every 3 seconds or its
line indicators flash every 3 seconds.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset either faceup or facedown on
the base. The CHARG E in dicator on the
base lights.
1. Slide open the battery compartment
cover and lift the battery pa ck out of
the compartment.
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Important:
properly connected before you try to
charge it. The CHARGE indicator lights
whenever the handset is on the base,
even if the battery pack is not connected.
Be sure the battery pac k is
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Notes:
• When you first use the phone afte r
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear an error tone when
you press
LINE 1
or
LINE 2
. If this
happens, return the handset to the
base for about five seconds. This
resets the security access-protection code.
• If the battery pack gets weak during
a call, the handset beeps every 3
seconds and the line indicators
flash. When this hap pens, you cannot make another call on the phone
until you recharge the battery pack.
• Use a pencil eraser to clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and the base about once a month.
• About once a month, full y discharg e
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until the low
battery in di ca tio n s ( fl a sh in g li ne indicators and beepin g) appear. Otherwise, the battery pack loses its
ability to fully recharge.
• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a ye ar. When the battery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge, order a replacement battery pack at yo ur local RadioShack
store (see “Replacing the Battery
Pack” on Page 25).
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
PULSE-TONE
Set
base for the type o f service you have. If
you are not sure which type you have,
do this test.
on the back of the
• If the battery pack becomes completely discharged or the base lo ses
power while the handset is away
from it, the security code might be
lost. To reset the code, return the
handset to the base. If it was the
handset that lost power, leave the
handset on the base to charge the
battery pack.
1. Be sure
TONE
.
PULSE-TONE
PULSE-TONE
is set to
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2. Press
LINE 1
on the base. The LINE
1 SPEAKER indicator lights. Then
listen for the dial tone.
LINE 1
LINE 2
3. Press any number other than
the base keypad.
If your phone system requires
Note:
that you dial an access code (
example) before you dia l 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 to ne,
and repeat Step 3.
If you have tone service on both
lines, leave
TONE
.
PULSE-TONE
set to
If you have pulse service on either
line, set
PULSE-TONE
to
PULSE
0
9
.
on
, for
can choose from a high or low ringer
setting for the base and the handset.
On the Handset
At any time except during a call, press
VOLUME
to set the handset’s ringer volume. The phone rings at the selected
volume.
VOLUME
On the Base
RING VOL
Set
for each line (
the back of the base to
RING VOL
With
set to
ringer does not sou nd when a cal l is received, but the handset still rings when it
is off the base (as does any other phone
connected to the s ame line). The handset does not ring when it is on the base.
L1
HI, LO
OFF
, the base’s
RING VOL
or L2) on
OFF
, or
.
ADJUSTING THE RINGER
The ET-686 lets you control its base and
handset ringer volume separately. You
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OPERATION
: You can use the key pad on eithe r
Note
the handset or the base to oper ate the
ET-686. To make a c all with the speakerphone, you must use the base’s k eypad; to make a call with the handset,
you must use the handset’s keypad.
USING THE HANDSET
Making a Call
To make a call using the handset, lift the
handset from the base an d press
LINE 2
or
you press a lin e button on the hands et,
that line’s indicator on the handset
lights. The same line’s indicator on the
base flashes to show that someone is
using that line at the handset.
Note:
flashing, someone is using that line at
the base. Press the other line button.
, then dial the number. When
If a line indicator on the handset is
LINE 1
that is ringing, or press any key to answer a call. The indicator for the line you
are using lights at the handset and flashes at the base.
If you receive a call on one line while
you are using the handset to talk on the
other, you hear th ree ring t ones thr ough
the handset. Press the line button for the
incoming call’s line. The current call is
automatically placed on hold.
If both lines have an incoming call,
pressing a key answers the lin e that received a call first.
Setting the Handset Volume
To increase or decrease the handset’s
volume during a call, press
Each time you press the button, the vo lume setting changes to low, medium,
high, or loud.
VOLUME
.
To end a call, pr ess
the handset or place the ha ndset on the
base.
LINE 1
or
LINE 2
on
Answering a Call
When a call come s in, the line ind icator
for that line flashes at the handset and
base.
To help you tell which line i s ring-
Note:
ing, each line has a distinctive ring tone.
To answer a call, lift the handset from
the base. If the handset is away from the
base, press the line button for the line
Changing the Channel
If you hear interfer ence, static, or noise
during a call, you can press
clearer channel.
CH
to find a
CH
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The ET-686 changes to a different channel each time you press
If the handset is too far from the
Note:
base, the channel might not change and
the phone sounds the error beeps. Move
closer to the base and try again.
CH
.
USING THE
SPEAKERPHONE
Making a Call
To make a call using the spe akerpho ne,
LINE 1
press
dial tone, then dial the number. When
you press a line button on the base, that
line’s SPEAKER indicator on the base
lights. The same line’s indicator on the
handset flashes to show that someone
is using that line at the base.
If either SPEAKER indicator on
Note:
the base is flashing, someone at the
handset is using the line. Press the other line button.
(or
LINE 2
), listen for the
lights at the base and flashes at the
handset.
If you receive an incoming ca ll on a line
while you are talking on the speakerphone on the other, the new call’s line
indicator flashes and you hear a low ring
if you have set the
LO
. Press the line button for the in coming call. The current ca ll is automa tically
placed on hold.
If both lines have an incoming call,
pressing a numbe r key answers th e line
that received a c all f ir st, unless only one
line has its ringer on. In that case, pressing a number key answers t he line with
its ringer on.
RINGER VOL
to HI or
Adjusting the Speakerphone
Volume
To set the speakerphone’s volume, slide
VOLUME
on the right side of the base.
To end a spea kerphon e call , pre ss
1
LINE 2
(or
) again.
LINE
Answering a Call
When a call comes in, the ind icator for
that line flashes at the handset and
base.
To answer a call, press the line button
for the line that is ringing, or press any
number key. The indicator for that line
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VOLUME
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Using Mute
While talking on the spe akerphone, you
can temporarily turn off the ET-686’s microphone by pressing
party cannot hear you. The SPEAKER
indicator flashes red when a li ne is muted. Press
MUTE
conversation.
MUTE
Mute is released when you pr ess
Note:
INTERCOM
or
HOLD
line button to switch the line.
MUTE
so the other
again to resume your
, or you press eithe r
Note:
handset only, pressing
If you are using a line on the
HOLD
on the
base will not place the ca ll on hold and
vice versa.
While a call is on hold , you can temporarily place the ha ndset on the base or
use the other phone line without dis connecting the cu rrent call.
To release a line from hold, press that
line’s button on the hand set or base, or
pick up an extension phone. You can
also release a call from hold by lifting the
handset if the handset is on the base.
Pressing
HOLD
again while a call is on
hold does not release the hold.
If you put both lines on hold, lifting
Note:
the handset might not release the c all. If
this happens, press the line button to release that line.
USING HOLD
HOLD
Press
(where a line is in use) to place a c al l on
hold. The indicator for that line flashes
on the handset and lights red on the
base.
HOLD
on the handset or base
SWITCHING BETWEEN
THE HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE
To switch to the speakerphone while
or
HOLD
LINE 2
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you are using the handset, press
on the handset, then press that line’s
button (
LINE 1
or
LINE 2
) on the base.
To switch to the han dset while you are
using the speakerphon e, lift the hand set
off the base. Or, if th e handset is off th e
base, press
press that line’s button (
HOLD
on the base, then
LINE 1
on the handset.
)
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USING BOTH THE
HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE
To use the handset to join a c all at the
base, or to use th e base to join a conversation at th e handset, press the line
button for the line that is in use. You
hear a busy tone. Before the tone end s,
press the line button again.
During the call, one of you can hang up
and the call can continue. To end the
call, you must hang up both the base
and handset.
If you hear a high-pitched noise
Note:
from the base’s speaker, the handset
and the base are too close together.
To talk with two part ies u sing both line s,
see “4-Way Conferencing.”
MAKING A CONFERENCE
CALL
3. Once you have the sec ond party on
the line, press
first party. Both line indicators light
steadily. You can now talk with both
parties, and they c an talk with each
other.
4. To end the conference call, press
one line button, then the other. If you
want to hang up one line and continue talking on the other, press the
line button you want to hang up.
If you want to ta lk on one line without disconnecting the other, press
HOLD
, then the button for the line
you want to talk on. To return to a 3way conversation , press
CONF
to bring in the
CONF
CONF
.
4-Way Conferencing
3-Way Conferencing
Follow these steps to use both phone
lines to set up a 3-way call. The procedure is the same for the handset and the
base.
1. Place the first call on hold.
2. Make or answer a call on the other
line.
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Follow these steps to use both lines and
the ET-686’s intercom func tion to set up
a four-way call (see “Using the Paging/
Intercom Features” on Page 18).
1. Make a 3-way conference call. (See
“3-Way Conferencing.”)
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2. Press
INTERCOM
INTCM
on the handset or
on the base to page the
other keypad.
INTERCOM
INTCM
The two outside line s are automatically placed on hold, but the parties
on both lines can talk with each
other.
3. To answer the page, press
on the handset, or
base, then press
INTERCOM
CONF
.
INTCM
on the
4. To end the conference call, press
LINE 1
then press
and
LINE 2
on one keypad,
LINE 2
on the other key-
pad.
If you want to hang up one line and
continue talking on th e other, press
the line button that you want to hang
up.
To join the conv ersation from the ha ndset or base, press the line button for the
line in use. You hear a busy tone: before
the tone ends, press the line button
again.
If you hang up the ET-686 and
Note:
someone is still on that line on an extension, the ET-686’s line indicator(s) might
not stay lit.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last n umber dialed on either lin e 1 or l ine 2. When yo u
hear a dial tone, press
on the base or
REDIAL/PAUSE
REDIAL
REDIAL
Notes:
REDIAL/PAUSE
on the handset.
You can also mak e a conference
Note:
call using both the ET-686 and an extension phone. (See “Using the ET-686 with
Extension Phones.”)
USING THE ET-686 WITH
EXTENSION PHONES
The ET-686 detects when an exten sion
phone is in use, and the corr esponding
line indicator flashes.
• Each keypad has a sepa rate redial
memory. You cannot redial a number you dialed on one keypad using
the redial key on the other.
• The redial memory is common to
both lines. You can redial the number you originally dialed on Line 1
using Line 2, as lo ng a s y ou us e th e
same keypad you dialed the number
on earlier.
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long distance as well as local numbers.
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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
to answer an incomi ng c all
without disconnecting the current call.
FLASH
Press
again to return to the first
call.
FLASH
If you do not have any special ser-
Note:
vices, pressing
FLASH
might disconnect
the current call.
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 serv ices by following
these steps.
1. Be s ure
PULSE-TONE
is set to P.
4. After you complete the call, the
phone automatically resets to the
pulse mode when you hang up.
USING THE PAGING/
INTERCOM FEATURES
You can use the ET-686 as a two-way
pager and intercom between the base
and the handset. This is useful 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 handset from the base,
INTERCOM
press
tor on the base flashes and the base
and handset ring. Press
handset to answer the page. The
CHARGE indicator on the base blinks.
To page the base from the handset,
press
RING VOL
COM
INTCM
is set to
on the base to answer the page.
Both line indicator s on the hands et ligh t,
and the CHARGE indicator on the base
lights.
To end an intercom call, press
the handset, press
base, or hang up the handset.
. The CHARGE indica-
INTCM
on the
. The base rings, even if
OFF
. Press
INTERCOM
INTER-
INTCM
on the
on
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
TONE/
. Any additional numbers
you dial are sent as tone signals.
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During a call, you ca n page some one at
either the base or the handset to join the
conversation. Press
TCM
. The current call is placed on hold.
INTERCOM
or
IN-
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• To transfer the call, press
COM
or
INTCM
again when the per-
INTER-
son at the base or handset answers.
• To start a 3-way call, te ll the pers on
at the base or hand set to press the
line button for the call, then press
the same button twice on your keypad when they answer the page.
Notes:
• You cannot page the base or handset if it is already i n use. A warning
tone sounds.
• If a call comes in during an intercom
conversation, eithe r of the intercom
parties can answer th e call as they
normally would. press the ringing
line’s button. The i ntercom call automatically disconnects.
MEMORY DIALING
bers. Peel the backing from the stickers
and attach them to the handset and
base.
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.
• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the storing process if you wait
more than 20 sec onds between key
presses.
Storing a Number in Memory
1. To store a number in the hands et’s
memory, lift the handset. To store a
number in the b ase’s memory, skip
to Step 2.
You can store up to 20 numbers in
memory (ten each in th e handset’s and
base’s memory), then dial a stored number by pressing a one-di git memory location number.
You can use the supplied memory directory stickers to record your sto red num-
2. Press
MEM
. The CHARGE indicator
blinks or the line indicators on the
handset flash.
MEM
3. Enter the number and any tone or
pause entries (see “U si ng Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 18
or “Entering a Pause” on Page 20).
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Each tone or pause entry
Note:
uses one digit of memory.
4. Press
memory location number (
MEM
again, then enter the
0–9
where you want to store the number.
A tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.
If the phone sounds five quick
Note:
beeps, you have made an entry error,
and the number was not stored. Start
again.
To replace a stored number, store a new
number in its place. To erase a number
from a memory location, press
MEM
twice. Then press the memory location
number (
0–9
) you want to clear. A to ne
sounds.
Entering a Pause
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 acc ess code to allow
the outside line time to connect.
To enter a 2-second pause , press
AL/PAUSE
Press
REDIAL
(
REDIAL/PAUSE
on the handset).
REDIAL
or
REDI-
repeat-
edly for a longer pause.
Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number stored in the handset’s
memory, lift the handset fr om the base
and press either line button. When you
hear a dial tone, press
MEM
the memory location number for the
number you want to dial.
)
To dial a number stored in the base’s
memory, press e ither line button. W hen
you hear a dial tone, press
MEM
ter the memory location numbe r for the
number you want to dial.
If you select an empty memory lo-
Note:
cation, the base beeps 5 times.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long distance or bank by phone), store each
group of numbers in its own memory location.
To use the stor ed special service numbers, dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press
MEM
and the number for
the memory location w her e t he a ddi ti onal information is stored.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police d epartment, 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.
and enter
and en-
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USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with
hands-free convenience using an optional headset (available at your local
RadioShack store) that has a
plug.
To connect the headset, pull open the
rubber cover marked on the side of
the handset, then insert the
into the jack.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and microphone, but it does not affect th e ET686’s speakerphone.
3
/32-inch
3
/32-inch plug
You can use a handset holder (available
at your local RadioS hack store) to hang
the handset on your belt for greater convenience.
When you fini sh using the headset, disconnect it from the handset and close
the rubber cover to protect the jack.
VOLUME
•
on the handset also controls the connected headset’s volume.
• If you place the handset on the base
facedown to recharge it while the
headset is connected, be sure the
handset seats properly.
With a headset c onnected, you mak e or
answer calls as usual, using the keys on
the handset.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help.
Problem Suggestion
The phone does not work or works
poorly.
The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.
Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same
Severe noise interference. Keep the handset and base away from computers,
The phone cannot b e operated at a
useful distance from the base
because the signal becomes weak
or noisy (handset’s range has
decreased).
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter
are correctly and securely connected.
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is connected and
charged.
Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to
reset the security access-protection code.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.
line. Hang up the other phone.
remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm
systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent
lights, and electrical appl ian ce s .
Move to another location or turn off the source of
interference.
Hang up and redial the number.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.
Recharge the battery pack.
The handset batte ry pack does not
charge.
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Check the charging contacts on the handset and
base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil
eraser.
Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base.
Replace the battery pack (see “Repl acing the Battery
Pack” on Page 25).
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Problem Suggestion
Handset does not ring or receive a
page.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Move the handset and base away from other electri-
cal devices.
Recharge the battery pack.
If the base loses power while the han dset is off of it, the security acc ess-protection
code might change. Resto re power to the base, then pla ce the handse t back on the
base and leave it there for a few seconds.
If you still have problems, di sconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line
work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installa tion. If you cannot fin d the problem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack ET-6 86 2-Line 900 MHz Cord less Speaker phone is an example
of superior design an d cr aftsmans hip. T he fol lowin g sugg estions will help you car e
for your ET-686 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the ET-686 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the ET-686 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extreme s can sh orten the life of electron ic devices , damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the ET-686 away from dust and dirt, which can cause p remature
wear of parts.
Handle the ET-686 gently and carefully . Dropping it ca n damage ci rcuit
boards and cases and can cause the ET-686 to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the requ ired size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET-686’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the ET-686 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chem icals, cle aning solven ts, o r str ong d eterge nts to
clean the ET-686.
Modifying or tamper ing with the ET-686’s internal com ponents can cause a malfunction and might inv alida te its w arranty and v oid yo ur FCC au thoriza tion to operate it. If your ET-686 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance. If the troub le is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your ET-686 until you have resolved the problem.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging t he Battery Pack” on
Page 10, the battery pack should last
about a year. If the battery pac k will not
hold a charge for mo re than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a
new 3.6 V, 600 mA h bat tery pa ck w ith a
connector that fits the s ocket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your
local RadioShack store.
Follow these steps to install the new battery pack, then char ge the battery pack
for about 14 hours before you use it.
To avoid losing phone numbers
Note:
stored in memory on the hands et, try to
install and begin c harging the new battery pack within 1 minute afte r removing
the old one.
1. Slide open the battery compartment
cover and lift the battery pa ck out of
the compartment.
Cautions:
• You must use a repla cemen t b attery
pack of the same size and type.
• Do not di spos e of the b at tery pac k in
a fire because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutila te the battery
pack.
• Be careful not to short the battery
pack by touching it with c onducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The bat tery 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 avai lable are: munic ipal curb-side co llection,
drop-off boxes at retailers such as your
local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.
This product contains a re-
2. Gently pull on the b attery connec tor
to disconnect it, then remove the
battery pack.
3. Insert the fresh battery pack inside
the compartment, p lug its connecto r
into the socket inside the battery
compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
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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 t emporar ily disc ontinue your service. If this happens, the
phone company attempts to notify you in
advance. If advance notice i s not pr actical, the phone compan y 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 lin es, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take
the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone. I f the interference goes
away, your phone is causing the interference.
If you cannot eliminate t he interference ,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.
Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference
to nearby TVs and VC Rs. 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 teleph one li ne an d po wer
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 c ommon. 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 elect rical
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 warrante d by RadioSha ck against manufac turing defect s in material and wor kmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WI TH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a pr oduct defect durin g the warranty pe riod, take the pro duct and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provid ed by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair wi tho ut c har ge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product wi th one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purch ase
price. All replace d parts a nd prod ucts, and p roducts o n which a refund is made, become th e property of RadioShack. New or recond itioned parts a nd products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Re paired or replace d parts and pro ducts are warran ted for the rem ainder 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, i mproper or abnormal usag e, fa ilu re to fo ll ow i nstructi o ns, imp rop er installation or
maintenance, altera tion, lightning or othe r incidence of excess voltage or current; (b ) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; ( c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dam age; (e) tra nsportation , shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty give s you specific l egal rights, an d you may al so have other r ights which var y from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service Wh at We Sell
04/99
RadioShack
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