Radio Shack ET-893 User Manual

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Super Lightweight Headset Telephone

Cat. No. 43-893

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack ET-893 Super Light­weight Headset Telephone connects di­rectly to your telephone line. Its headset
lets you keep your hands free to do oth­er things while you talk on the phone.
The 7-foot long headset cable lets you
move freely, and the adjustable micro­phone boom swings up and down so
you can place it appropriately for your
voice level. You can wear the headset
over either ear.

The ET-893’s features include:

Ad

ustable Volume

— gives you full

control of the volume level.

Rin

er OFF/ON

— lets you turn the

ringer on or off.

Redial

— lets you redial the last number

dialed with the touch of a button.

Flash

— sends a timed electronic
switchhook signal for use with special
telephone services, such as Call Wait­ing.

— lets you put a call on hold.

Hold

Headset Han

— provides a conve-

er

nient place to store the headset.

Quick-Disconnect Plu

— lets you dis­connect the headset when you put a call
on hold, so you can step away from the
phone without removing the headset.

Studio-Qualit
Microphone

Electret Condenser

— clearly transmits your

voice and reduces background noise.

Lapel C lip

— lets you securely anchor
the headset’s modular cord to your
clothing to prevent the headset cord
from pulling on the headset.

Belt Clip

— lets you hook the dialer on

your belt for easy portability.

Touch-To ne or Puls e (Rotar

) Dialin

— lets you use your E T-893 with either
type of service.

Hearin

-Aid Compatible

— lets you
use the ET-893 with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.

Your ET-893 is ETL listed to UL stan­dards and meets all applicable FCC
standards.

©

1998 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

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

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger­ous voltage within the product’s enclo­sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec­tric sh ock. Do not open th e produ ct’s
case.

READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION

We have designed your ET-893 to con­form to federal regulations and you can
connect it to most telephon e li nes. How-

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ever, each device you connect to the
phone line draws power from it. We refer
to this power draw as the device’s

equivalence number

, or REN. The REN

ringer

is on the bottom of the ET-893.
If you use more than one telephone or

other device on the line, add up all of the
RENs. If the total is m ore than five, your
telephones might not ring. In rural areas,
a total REN of three might impa ir ringer
operation. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove a device from the line.

This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-

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nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.

FCC STATEMENT

Your ET-893 complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the bottom of the
ET-893.

Note:

telephone to:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line syst ems

• most electronic key phone systems

. You must, upon request,

You must not connect the headset

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CONTENTS

Preparation ...... ................. ......... ................. ......... ................................. .......... ......... 5

Making the Connections ..................................................................................... 5

Attaching the Headset Hanger ........................................................................... 5

Adjusting the Headset ........................................................................................ 6

Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................... 6

Turning the Ringer Off/On .................................................................................. 7

Using the Belt Clip .............................................................................................. 7

Operation ....................... .......... ......... ................. ......... ................. ......... ................. .. 8

Making/Receiving Calls ...................................................................................... 8

Using Hold .......................................................................................................... 8

Using Flash ......................................................................................................... 8

Using Redial ....................................................................................................... 9

Using Tone Services with a Pulse Line ............................................................... 9

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 10

The FCC Wants You To Know .......................................................................... 11

Lightning ........................................................................................................... 11

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PREPARATION

MAKING THE
CONNECTIONS

1. Plug one end of the supplied modu­lar cord into the telephone line’s
modular jack. Then plug the other
end into the ET-893’s
jack.

2. Plug the headset’s mini plug into the

HEADSET

the ET-893.

jack on the right side of

TEL. LINE

ATTACHING THE
HEADSET HANGER

The ET-893 comes with a headset
hanger that gives you a convenient
place to rest your headset when it is not
in use.

To attach the hanger, simply insert it into
the holes on the upper right of the head­set amplifie r .

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ADJUSTING THE
HEADSET

1. Place the headset on your head with
the earpiece over either ear.

2. Adjust the headset band until it rests
with almost no pres sure on your ear
and the top of your head.

If the headset is loose, remove it
and adjust it inward slightly to
tighten it. If the headset is tight, gen­tly pull the headset band out to
loosen it.

3. Hold the headset in place, and
adjust the microphone boom until it
is about even with your chin. Experi­ment until you find the most comfort­able position.

Caution:

swivels on the headset. Do not bend
the microphone boom while you
adjust it.

4. Attach the lapel clip to your clothing.
Leave enough slack in the cord so
you can move your head without
pulling the headset.

Note:

When you are not using the head­set, place it on the headset hanger. Oth­erwise (if you just lay it down on a flat
surface, for example), you might have to
repeat these adjustments.

The microphone boom

SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

TONE/PULSE

Set
you have. If yo u are not sure which type
you have, do this simple test.

1. Set

TONE/PULSE

dialer to

for the type of service

on the side of the

TONE

.

2. Press

Lapel Clip

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TALK/HANG UP

IN USE indicator lights and listen for
a dial tone.

so the green

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3. Press any number other than 0.
If your phone system requires

Note:

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

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

4. If you have tone service, leave

TONE/PULSE

have pulse service, set

PULSE

to

set to

PULSE

TONE

. If you

TONE/

.

TURNING THE RINGER
OFF/ON

You can set
dialer to

OFF

, the dialer does not ring, but you
can still make outgoi ng c alls . If y ou he ar
an extension telephone ring, you can
answer the incoming call on this phone.

RINGER

OFF

or ON. With

on the side of the

RINGER

set to

USING THE BELT CLIP

Use the ET-893’s belt clip to hang the di­aler on your waistband so you can carry
the dialer with you as you move around.

Remove the headset hanger be-

Note:

fore using the belt clip.
To attach the belt clip to the ET-893,

place the belt clip in the slot, then slide it
in the direction of the arrow unt il it locks
into place.

To remove the belt clip from the ET-893,
press the belt clip’s tab and slide it off in
the direction of the arrow.

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OPERATION

MAKING/RECEIVING
CALLS

1. With your headset o n, press

HANG UP

cator lights. Then listen for the dial
tone .

Note:

tone, hold down
2 seconds to reinitialize the switch­hook function.

2. Dial the number you want to call.
When the other party answers,
speak into the micropho ne in a nor­mal voice. Adjust
fortable listening level as the other
party speaks.

so the green IN USE indi-

If you do not hear the dial

TALK/HANG UP

VOLUME

TA L K /

to a com-

for

USING HOLD

To place a call on hold, press
The red HOLD indicator lights to show
that the call is still on the line. To release
a call from hold, press
pick up an extension phone on the same
line.

When you place a call on hold, you can
disconnect the headset f rom t he di aler if
you need to step away. To continue your
conversation, simply reconnect the
headset, then press
release the call from hold.

T ALK/HANG UP

TALK/HANG UP

HOLD

or

to

USING FLASH

.

3. To end the call, press

UP

. The IN USE indicator turns off.

To answer a call, press
then speak into the microphone.

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TALK/HANG

TALK/HANG UP

FLASH

provides the electronic equiva­lent of a switchhook signal required by
some telephone services, such as Call
Waiting.

,

For example, if you have Call Waiting,
you can put your current call on hold and
take another incoming call by pressing

FLASH

. Press
between the two calls.

FLASH

again to al ternate

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Note: If you do not have any special
telephone services, pressing

FLASH

during a telephone conversation might
disconnect your call.

USING REDIAL

To dial the last number dialed, press

T ALK/HANG UP

Notes:

• If you get a busy signal, you can

REDIAL

press

TALK/HANG UP

ing

• If the phone line has Call Waiting or
requires extra time to get the dial
tone, one-touch redial might not
work. If so, press

REDIAL

to redial the number.

REDIAL

, then

.

again without press-

.

FLASH

then

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 tone services.

TONE/PULSE

With

set to

at the point where tone signals are re­quired. Any additional num bers you dial
are sent as tone signals. The phone au­tomatically resets to pulse dialing when
you hang up.

PULSE

, press

• The redial memory holds 31 digits
for tone dialing and 32 digits for
pulse dialing.

• The redial memory does not store a

FLASH

entry or any keys you

pressed before

FLASH

.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack ET-893 S uper Lightweight Headset Telephone is an exam ple of
superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for
the Headset Telephone so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the headset and am plifier dry. If eithe r gets we t, wipe it dry im­mediately. Liquids migh t contain m inerals that can corrode the elec­tronic circuits.

Handle the headset and amplifier gently and carefully. Dropping
them can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the head­set to work improperly.

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

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

Wipe the headset and amplifier with a damp cloth occasionally to
keep them looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol­vents, or strong detergents to clean them.

Modifying or tampering with the Headset Telephone’s internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate the ET-893’s warranty and void your FCC authori­zation to operate it. If the ET-893 is not operating 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-893 until you have resolve d the
problem.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the headset’s volume level drops or if th e phone begins to make unus ual sounds,
determine if other phones on the same line are in use. In areas with low tele phone
voltage, the ET-893 might n ot operate when other phones on the same line are in
use. Hanging up the other phones should correct the problem.

If you still have problems, disconnect the ET-893. If other phones on t he same line
operate normally, the f ault is in the ET-893 or its installati on. If you are u nable to lo­cate the problem, take the ET-893 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

In the unlikely event that your Headset
Telephone causes problems on the
phone line, the phone company can
temporarily discontinue your service. If
this happens, the phone company at­tempts to notify you in advance. If ad­vance notice is not practical, the phone
company notifies you as soon as possi­ble and advises you of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, 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 W arranty

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 CA USED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARI SING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN­CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR P ROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN­TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how 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.

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

We Service What We Sell

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

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