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900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone
With 10-Number Speed Dialing
Cat. No. 43-1083
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your Radio Shack ET-908 900 MHz
Digital Cordless Telephone With 10Number Speed-Dialing uses advanced
digital cordless telephone technology
to give you superior sound quality. It
uses the recently allocated 900 MHz
band which means less interference,
clearer sound, and greater range than
46/49 MHz cordless telephones. Its
cordless operation lets you make or
answer calls just about anywhere in
your home or office.
Your phone’s features include:
900 MHz Operation —
provides better
sound and less interference than many
other cordless phones.
Di
itally Encoded Signal
— prevents
other people from picking up your
phone’s signal and listening to your
conversations.
Securit
Access Protection Code
—
changes each time you place the
handset on the base, to minimize the
chances of other cordles s phones using your phone line.
Out of Ran
e Signal
— the handset
beeps to let you know when you move
out of the base’s operating range.
10-Number Speed Dialin
— lets y ou
store up to 10 phone numbers in memory for easy dialing.
Pa
stem —
lets you send a signal from the base to the handset so
you can page someone or easily locate
the handset when it is away from the
base.
An
-Key Answer —
any key on the handset (except
lets you press
OFF
) to
answer an incoming call.
ital Volume Control —
Di
lets you
adjust the volume of the sound you
hear through the handset.
Pro
rammable Ringer —
lets you select from four ringer types and turn the
handset’s ringer on or off.
Privac
prevents the person on the
—
other end of the phone line from hearing your conversation with someone in
the room.
10 Channels —
scans 10 channels
(frequency pairs used between the
base and the handset) and automati-
Flash —
hook signal for use with special phone
services such as call waiting.
sends an electronic switch-
cally selects the one with the le ast interference each time you make or
receive a call, and lets you change the
Redial —
number dialed.
lets you quickly dial the last
channel during a call.
© 1995 Tandy Corporation.
Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserv ed .
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CAUTION
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Touch Tone (DTMF) or Pulse Dialing
— lets you use your phone with either
type of dialing.
Hearing Aid Compatible — lets you
use this telephone with hearing aids
that have a T (telephone) switch.
This phone has been tested and found
to comply with all applicable UL and
FCC standards.
Important: Co rdless phones such as
this one require AC power to operate.
When AC power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using
your ET-908. For this reason, the E T908 should not be your only telephone.
To be safe, you should also have a
phone that does not require AC pow er
to operate (not a cordless phone) so
you can still make a nd rec eive c alls if
there is an AC power failure.
For your records, we recomm end you
record the phone’s serial number in the
space below. The number is located
on the bottom of the base.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose t his 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 BA CK. NO USER-S ERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is inten ded to alert yo u
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 suff icient
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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Serial Number:
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
Your telephone conforms to federal
regulations, and you can connect it to
most telephone lines. Howe ver, each
device you connect to the phone line
draws power from the phone l ine. We
refer to this power draw as the device’s
ringer equivalence number, or REN.
The REN is on the label on th e base’ s
back.
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 phone might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might im pair
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the
line.
FCC STATEM ENT
This telephone complies with part 68 of
FCC Rules
provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone com pany.
These numbers are on the label on the
base’s back.
You must not connect your phone to
any of the following:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
• Most electronic key phone systems
Note:
standard 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.
. You must, upon request,
Your telephone operates on
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 6
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 6
Placing th e Base on a Desktop ....................................................................... 6
Mounting the Base on a Wall .......................................................................... 7
Mounting on a Wall Plate .......................................................................... 7
Mounting Directly on the Wall ................................................................... 9
Preparation ......................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 11
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 11
Setting the PULSE/TO NE Switch .................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Ringer ...................................................................................... 13
Checking/Setting the Ringer Type .......................................................... 13
Turning On/Off the Ringer ...................................................................... 14
Operation ............................................................................................................ 15
Making/Answering Calls ................................................................................ 15
Using REDIAL ............................................................................................... 16
Using HOLD .................................................................................................. 16
Using PRIVACY ............................................................................................ 16
Using FLASH ................................................................................................ 17
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line . .......................................................... 17
Using PAGE .................................................................................................. 17
Changing Channels ...................................................................................... 18
Using Memory Dialing ................................................................................... 18
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 18
Storing a Pause in Memory .................................................................... 19
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................ 20
Chain Dialing Service Numbers .............................................................. 20
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 20
Troubleshootin
Out of Range Indications .............................................................................. 23
Out of Range with No Call ...................................................................... 23
Out of Range with a Call in Progress .. ................................................... 23
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 24
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 25
Lightning ....................................................................................................... 25
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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A
LOCATION
You can set the ET-908’s base on a
flat surface (such as a desktop or
counter-top), mount it on a modular
jack wall plate, or mount it di rectly on
the wall. The base’s location affects
the phone’s range. If you have a
choice of several locations, try each to
see which one provides the best performance.
Select a location that is:
• Near an AC outlet
• Near a telephone line jack
• Away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, and metal
walls or filing cabinets
• Away from wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
If the phone l ine jack i s not a modular
jack, you must update the wiring. You
can convert the wiring yourself, using
jacks and adapters available at your local Radio Shack store. Or, you can let
the phone company update the wiring
for you.
Notes:
• The phone company charges for
the installation of the necessary
jacks.
• The USOC number of the baseboard jack to be installed is
RJ11C.
• After you mount the phone, you
must install the battery pack and
charge it for 24 hours before you
use it the first time. See “Preparation” on Page 11.
PLACING THE BASE ON
A DESKTOP
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2
4
TO TEL. LINE
1
1. Plug one end of the supplied 7foot modular cord into the
LINE
jack on the back of the ET-
908’s base.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
3. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a
standard AC outlet. The PO WER
indicator turns on.
4. For the best reception, adjust the
base’s antenna so it stands
straight up.
TO TEL
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TO TEL. LINE
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MOUNTING THE BASE
ON A WALL
Using the supplied mounting bracket,
you can mount the ET-908’s base on a
phone jack wall plate or directly on the
wall.
To prepare the bracket for mounting,
twist off the tabs attached to the center
of the bracket and press them securely
into the holes on the narrow end of the
bracket.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the
TO TEL LINE
jack, then press the cord under
the other recessed clip on the bottom of the phone.
3. Insert the tabs on the supplied
mounting bracket into the slots on
the bottom of the base. Then
press the bracket down until it
snaps into place.
Mounting on a Wall Plate
1. Press the ET-908’s AC cord under
the recessed clip directly below it
on the bottom of the phone.
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TONEPULSE
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4. Press the AC cord into the top and
bottom grooves on the left sid e of
the bracket, press the modular
cord into the center groove on the
right side of the bracket, then plug
the modular cord into the m odular
phone jack.
5. Line up the keyhole slots on the
bracket with the studs on the wall
plate, then slide the base down
onto the wall plate until it is
secure.
CORDLESS • SPEAKERPHONE ET-908
POWER
7. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a
standard AC outlet. The PO WER
indicator turns on.
8. For the best reception, adjust the
base’s antenna so it stands
straight up.
Note: If you want to remove the supplied bracket after attaching it, simply
press in the tab on each side of the
bracket and lift the bracket away from
6. Press up on the handset holder to
the base.
remove it, turn it over so its tabbed
edge faces up, then press it back
down into its slot on the base.
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TO TEL. LINE
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Mounting Directly on the Wall
Using a drill (not supplied) and the supplied screws and spacers, you can
easily mount your ET-908 directly on
the wall.
1. At the desired mounting location,
drill two holes 3
one above the other.
15
”
16
3
/
2. Place a spacer over each screw,
then thread a screw into each wall
hole until the screw’s head
extends about
wall.
15
/16 inches apart,
1
/4 inch from the
3. Press the ET-908’s AC cord under
the recessed clip directly below it
on the bottom of the phone.
4. Plug one end of the supplied 7foot modular cord into the
LINE
jack, then press the cord
TO TEL
under the other recessed clip on
the bottom of the phone.
5. Insert the tabs on the supplied
mounting bracket into the slots on
the bottom of the base, then press
the bracket down until it snaps
into place.
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6. Press the AC cord into the top and
bottom grooves on the left sid e of
the bracket, press the modular
cord into the top and bottom
grooves on the right side of the
bracket, then plug the modular
cord into a modular phone jack.
7. Line up the keyhole slots on the
bracket with the screws on the
wall, then slide the base down
onto the screws until it is secure.
9. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a
standard AC outlet. The POWER
indicator turns on.
10. For the best reception, adjust the
base’s antenna so it stands
straight up.
Note: If you want to remove the supplied bracket after attaching it, simply
press in the tab on each side of the
bracket and lift the bracket away from
the base.
8. Press up on the handset holder to
remove it, turn it over so its tabbed
edge faces up, then press it back
down into its slot on the base.
CORDLESS • SPEAKERPHONE ET-908
POWER
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CORDLESS • SPEAKERPHONE ET-908
CHARGE
IN USE
PAGE
POWER
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE
BATTERY PACK
To install the supplied rechargeable
battery pack, place it on the battery
compartment tracks, then slide it up
(toward the antenna) until it locks in
place.
The phone uses one recharge-
Note:
able nickel-cadmium battery pack. At
the end of the battery’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 m ight be available
are: municipal curbside collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling
collection centers, and mailback programs.
: You must charge a new battery
Note
pack at least 24 hours bef ore you use
it the first time.
When the handset’s battery pack no
longer recharges, replace the battery
pack. You can order a replacement
battery pack from your local Radio
Shack store.
To remove the battery pack, press the
tab on the back of the handset, slide
the battery pack down (away from the
antenna) until it stops, then lift it up to
remove it.
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK
You must charge the battery pack at
least 24 hours before you use the ET908 the first time or when you repl ace
the battery. To charge or recharge the
battery, simply place the handset on
the base. The CHARGE indicator
lights.
CHARGE
Indicator
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Notes:
• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light or blinks continuously when
you place the h andset on the cradle, be sure the battery and AC
adapter are correctly and securely
connected. Also, chec k t he cha rging contacts on both t he handset
and base. If the contacts are dirty
or tarnished, clean them with a
pencil eraser.
• If the handset is charged, and the
AC adapter is unplugged f rom the
AC outlet or the AC outlet loses
power, the handset beeps intermittently until power is restored to
the base and the security accessprotection code is reset. To turn
off the handset sooner so it stops
0-9
TONE
, #, or any
).
beeping, press
number key (
• If the base loses AC power and
the handset is away from the
base, place the handset on the
base for a few seconds after AC
power is restored. This resets the
security access-protection code.
You can recharge the battery pack at
any time, but you must be sure to recharge the battery pack when the
handset’s PRIVACY/LOW BATT indicator lights.
If the battery pack will not hold a
charge, replace it. We recommend you
replace the battery pack about once a
year.
Notes:
• The first time you use your phone
after charging a new or completely
discharged battery, the handset
might not work or it might sound
an error tone when you press
TALK
. If this happens, replace the
handset on the base for about 5
seconds, then try again.
• About once a month, fully discharge the battery. Otherwise, it
will lose its ability to fully recharge,
and you might have to recharge
and replace it more often.
To fully discharge the battery,
keep the handset off the base until
PRIVACY/LOW BATT turns on.
Then return the handset to the
base and fully recharge the battery.
• Some deeply discharged bat teries
take longer to charge. If overnight
charging is not sufficient, try
charging for up to 48 hours.
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PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
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SETTING THE PULSE/
TONE SWITCH
PULSE/TONE
Set
you have. If you are not sure which
type you have, do this test.
1. Set
PULSE/TONE
2. Press
listen for a dial tone. The indicator
above
TALK
for the type of service
TONE
to
TONEPULSE
TALK
on the handset and
TALK
turns on.
TALK CH OFF
ABC
123
.
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
DEF
ADJUSTING THE
RINGER
Checking/Setting the Ringer
Type
The ET-908 is preset to use ringer type
1. To check or change the ringer type,
follow these steps.
PROG
1. Press
TA LK
flashes.
2. Within 30 seconds, press
press
to hear the different ringer types.
The ET-908 sounds a different
ringer type for each key.
Notes
. The indicator above
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
DEF
ABC
1
2
3
MNO
GHI
JKL
4
5
6
PRS
WXY
TUV
8
9
7
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
PROG
1-4
(one key after the ot her)
PROG
#
:
#
, then
3. Press any number other than
0
.
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch tone service. Leave
TONE
set to
TONE
.
PULSE/
If the tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set
PULSE
.
PULSE/TONE
to
4. To hang up, either place the hand-
OFF
set on the base or press
on
the handset.
• To hear the currently selected
0
ringer type, press
after you press
anytime
#
during this
step.
• If the indicator above
TALK
turns off before you make your
selection, press
PROG
again
then repeat this step.
3. When you hear the ringer type
#
you want to use, press
to select
it. The indicator turns off.
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Turning On/Off the Ringer
The ET-908’s handset is preset to ring
when a call comes in. To turn of f the
ringer, follow these steps.
PROG
1. Press
TA LK
2. Press
flashes.
. The indicator above
#
, then 5.
: If the indicator a bove
Note
TAL K
turn s off befo re you comp lete th is
step, press
PROG
again then
repeat this step.
#
3. Press
again. The ringer is now
turned off.
To turn the handset’s ringer on again,
simply follow the steps in “Checking/
Setting the Ringer Type” on Page 13
and select the desired ringer type.
:
Notes
• If you turn off the ringer, you can
still make calls normally and you
can still answer calls if you hear
another phone on that same line
ring (see “Operation” on Page 15).
• If the handset’s ringer is turned on
and you press
OFF
while the
handset is ringing, the handset’s
ringer turns off for that call only,
then it automatically turns on
about 5 seconds after the call
ends. See “Making/Answering
Calls” on Page 15.
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OPERATION
Important
: If you move the handset
outside the base’s range, the handset
will not operate properly and a call in
progress might be disconne cted (see
“Troubleshooting” on Page 21).
MAKING/ANSWERING
CALLS
To make a call, simply l ift the handset
and press
dial tone, dial the desired phone number or memory number (see “Using
Memory Dialing” on Page 18).
TALK
To answer a call if the handset is on
the base, simply lift the handset and
begin your conversation.
TA LK
. When you hear the
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
ABC
123
DEF
:
Notes
• Both the IN USE i ndicator on the
base and the TALK indicator on
the handset flash when you
receive a call, and light steadily
while the handset is in use.
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
MEMORY DIALING
ABC
1
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
GHI
JKL
4
5
•
•
PRS
TUV
8
7
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
PROG
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXY
9
#
POWER
CHARGE
IN USE
PAGE
PAGE
• If the handset’s ringer is turned on
OFF
and you press
while the
handset is ringing, the handset’s
ringer turns off for that call only,
then it automatically turns on
about 5 seconds after the call
ends.
• To turn the handset’s volume up
or down during a call, press or
on the side of the handset.
To answer a call if the handset is not
on the base, press any key on the
handset except
OFF
before speaking.
To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press
OFF
. The IN USE indi cator on the base and the TALK indicator
on the handset turn off.
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USING REDIAL
To redial the last number dialed, press
TALK
to get a dial tone, then press
DIAL
. The phone automatically dials
RE-
the last number dialed.
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
DEF
ABC
1
2
3
GHI
4
PRS
7
TONE
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
MNO
JKL
5
6
WXY
TUV
8
9
OPER
0
#
PROG
REDIAL
USING HOLD
To place a call on hold, simply press
HOLD
. The TALK in dicator flashes to
remind you that the call is on hold. You
and the other party cannot hear each
other.
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
DEF
ABC
1
2
3
MNO
JKL
4
5
6
WXY
TUV
8
7
9
OPER
0
#
PROG
HOLD
GHI
PRS
TONE
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
Notes
:
• You c an lay the handset down on
a flat surface or place it on the
base after you place the call on
hold.
• If the handset is on the base and a
call is on hold, you can simply pick
up the handset to take the call off
hold.
USING PRIVACY
To talk to someone else in the room
without the person on the ot her end of
the phone line hearing your conversa-
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXY
9
#
PRIVACY
PRIVACY
dur-
tion, press and release
ing the call . The PRI VACY/ LOW BAT T
indicator on the handset lights steadily.
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
ABC
1
2
GHI
JKL
4
5
PRS
TUV
8
7
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
PROG
PRIVACY
Press
again to resume your
phone conversation. The indicator
turns off.
To take a call off hold and resume your
conversation, simply press
TA LK
. The
TALK indicator lights steadily again.
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MEMORY DIALING
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CHARGE
IN USE
PAGE
POWER
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USING FLASH
You can use
switchhook signal for special phone
services, such as call waiting. If you
have call waiting, press
an incoming call without disconnecting
the current call. Press
return to the first call.
Note:
If you do not have any special
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
FLASH
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
ABC
1
2
GHI
JKL
4
5
PRS
TUV
8
7
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
PROG
to produce a
FLASH
FLASH
DEF
3
MNO
6
WXY
9
#
again to
FLASH
FLASH
to take
might
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
If you have pulse service, you can temporarily switch to sending tones for
banking services or computer transactions.
USING PAGE
To send a page from the base to the
PAGE
PA GE
PAGE
on the
on
handset, press and release
the base. The handset sounds five distinctive rings (different than the ringer
type for a normal call), and the b ase’s
PAGE indicator lights steadily during
each ring.
Notes
:
• To end a page before the fifth ring,
you can press either
base or
OFF
on the handset. The
P AG E ind i ca to r tu rn s off.
• If the handset is in use when it
receives a page, it only rings
once.
• The handset rings when you send
a page even if the ringer is turned
off.
Dial the number as u sual, then simply
press
TONE
at the appropriate
place in the call to change to tone dialing. The phone automatically returns to
pulse dialing when you end the call.
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CHANGING CHANNELS
The ET-908 continuously scans 10
channels (frequency pairs used between the base and the handset) and
automatically selects the one with the
least interference each time you make
or receive a call.
If you notice interference during a call,
however, you can repeatedly press
(channel) to try and find a clearer
channel. The ET-908 changes to a different channel each time you press
the key.
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
DEF
CH
Note
: You cannot c han ge t he c hannel
while using
HOLD
ABC
123
.
CH
USING MEMORY
DIALING
You can store up to 10 numbers in the
ET-908’s memory, then dial them at
the press of a few buttons.
Note
: Each phone number can be up
to 16 digits long.
Storing a Number in Memory
Note:
within 30 seconds of each other. If you
do not, the ET-908 sounds a long
beep, all indicators stop flashing, and
you must start over again at Step 1.
You must complete Steps 1-3
1. Press
PROG
. The TALK indicator
flashes.
0-9
2. Press the number key (
) of the
memory location where you want
to store the phone number.
3. Enter the phone number you want
to store (up to 16 digits).
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Notes
:
• To store the last number you
dialed, you can simply press
REDIAL
.
• You can store special banking
or telephone service numbers
(such as access codes or
account numbers) in memory.
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• For security purposes, we recommend that you do not store
private numbers, such as personal identification numbers or
passwords.
• If you have pulse service and
want to use tone dialing, enter
TONE
at the appropriate
place in the number sequence.
• To store o ne o r more pa uses in
the memory number, see “Storing a Pause in Memory” on
Page 19.”
TONE
• Each pause or
entry
counts as one memory digit.
MEM
4. Press
(memory) to store the
number in memory. The phone
sounds a “chirping” beep and all
indi cators tu r n o ff.
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
TALK CH OFF
DEF
ABC
1
2
3
GHI
MNO
JKL
4
5
6
PRS
WXY
TUV
8
9
7
TONE
OPER
0
MEM
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
#
PROG
To store additional numbers, repeat
Steps 1-4 for each number you want to
store.
:
Notes
• To change a number in memory,
simply store a new one in its
place.
• To erase a number from memory,
repeat Steps 1-4, and skip Step 3.
• Write the memory location number and name associated with
each stored phone number on the
memory dialing card. We recommend you use a pencil in case
you want to change the name
later.
POWER
MEMORY DIALING
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CHARGE
IN USE
PAGE
PAGE
Storing a Pause in Memory
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (
and wait for a second dial tone before
you can dial an outside number. You
can store the access code with the
phone number. However, you should
also store a pause after the access
code to allow the outside line time to
connect.
9
, for example)
To add one or m ore 2-s econd paus es
to a phone numbe r you are storing in
memory, press
HOLD
at each point
where a pause is needed.
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Dialing a Stored Number
To dial a number stored in memory,
when you hear the dial tone, press
MEM
then the desired memory loca-
tion number (
MEM
If you select a memory location
Note:
0-9
).
TALK CH OFF
1
GHI
4
PRS
7
TONE
HOLD FLASH PRIVACY
MEM REDIAL
PRIVACY / LOW BATT
DEF
ABC
2
3
MNO
JKL
5
6
WXY
TUV
8
9
OPER
0
#
PROG
number that does not have a phone
number stored in it, the pho ne beeps
once. To conti nue, press
MEM
again,
then press the correct memory location
number.
Chain Dialing Service
Numbers
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you want 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.
You can make a call using more than
one of the ET-908’s memory locations.
This is called chain dialing. Chain dialing is useful for dialing special services
such as alternate long distance or
bank-by-phone.
When calling special se rvices, dial the
service’s main number first. Then, at
the appropriate place in the call, press
MEM
and the number for the memory
location where the additional information is stored.
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TROUBLES HOOTING
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 Solution
Low volume or unusual sounds. • Someone has picked up at another
phone on the same line. Hang up
the other phone.
• Press to turn up the handset’s
volume.
Severe noise interference. • Return the handset to the base for
a few seconds to reset the internal
security access protection code,
then try again.
• You might be moving out of range
(see “Out of Range Indications” on
Page 23). Move the handset closer
to the base or relocate the base.
The phone cannot be operated at a
useful distance from the base
because the signal becomes weak or
noisy (handset’s range has
decreased).
• Keep the handset away from computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems,
intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
• Move to another location or turn off
the source of interference.
• Adjust the base’s antenna so it
stands straight up.
• Return the handset to the base,
and recharge the battery.
• Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.
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Problem Solution
The phone does not work or works
poorly .
The handset battery pack does not
charge.
Handset doesn’t ring or receive a
page.
The handset stops working or works
poorly during a call.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and
AC adapter are correctly and securely
connected.
Check the charging contacts on the
handset and base. If they are dirty,
clean them with a pencil eraser.
• The battery pack might be weak.
Charge the battery pack on the
base for 15-24 hours.
• Be sure the handset’s ringer is
turned on.
• Adjust the base’s antenna so it
stands straight up.
• Move closer to the base.
• Move the base away from noise
sources.
• Return the handset to the base to
reset it.
• Move the handset closer to the
base.
• Change channels.
• Be sure the handset’s battery pack
is charged. (If the battery pack
power is too low, it does not have
enough power to light the PRIVACY/LOW BAT ind icator.)
• Adjust the base’s antenna so it
stands straight up
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 Radio Shack store for assistance.
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OUT OF RANGE
INDICATIONS
If you move the ET-908’s handset out
of the base’s range, the handset will
not operate properly. While it is out of
range, the handset sounds different
alert tones and flashes various indicators.
Note
: To turn off the out of range indi cations while the handset is out of
range, you can press
any number key (
OFF
to turn them back on again.)
Out of Range with No Call
If you move the handset out of the
base’s range when the hand set is not
in use, the handset’s CH (channel) i ndicator flashes and the handset bee ps
quietly at 30-second intervals. When
you move the handset back within
range of the base again, the CH indicator turns off and the handset stops
beeping.
TONE
, #, or
0-9
). (You can press
Out of Range with a Call in
Progress
If you move the handset out of the
base’s range while a call is in progress,
the handset’s CH indicator lights
steadily, the handset beeps quietly at
5-second intervals, and you and the
other party cannot hear each other.
If you move the handset back within
the base’s range within 30 seconds,
the CH indicator turns off, the hands et
stops beeping, and you can resume
your phone conversation.
If you keep the handset out of the
base’s range for ab out 40 s econds or
more, the call is disconnected (the
TALK indicator turns off), the CH indicator begins to flash, and the handset
begins to beep at 30-second in tervals.
When you move the handset back
within range of the base agai n, the indicator turns off and the handset stops
beeping.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack ET-908 9 00 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10-Number
Speed-Dialing is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits.
Handle the phone gently a nd carefully. Dropping it can dama ge its
circuit boards and cases and cause it to work improperly.
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.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
CLEANER
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store
for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the p hone lines , the ph one c om pany m ight
ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.
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THE FCC WA NTS YOU
TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line,
the phone company can temporarily
discontinue your service. The phone
company normally attempts to notify
you in advance. If advance notice is
not practical, the phone company notifie s you as soon as po ssib le an d advi ses you of your right to file a complaint
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
phone company norm ally notifies you
of these changes i n advance, so you
can take the neces sary steps to pr event interruption of your phone service.
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of
limits 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.
FCC Rules
. These
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 Radio Shack store if
the problem still exists.
LIGHTNING
Your phone has buil t-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from
surges in phone line current. These
protection circuits meet or exceed FCC
requirements. However, lightning striking the phone l ines can damage your
phone.
Lightning damage is not common.
Nevertheless, if you live in an area
which has severe electrical storms, we
suggest that you unplug your phone
during s torm s to redu ce the po ssi bility
of damage.
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NOTES
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and
workman ship for o ne (1 ) year from the da te o f pur chase from R adio Shack comp any
owned stores and authorized Radio Shack fr anchisees and dealers. Within this period
bring you r Radio Shack sales slip
store.
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of
God, ab use , misu se, i mpr ope r or ab nor mal usag e, faul ty insta llat ion , imp roper mai ntenance , lightn ing or other incide nce of exces s volta ge, or any rep airs other th an th ose
provid ed b y a Ra dio Sh ack Auth or ized S ervic e F acili ty, or tran spo rta tion cos ts.
Shack is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages
arising out of or in conne ction with the use or performance of the product or
other damages with respect to loss of property, loss of revenue or profit, or costs
of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROV IDED HEREIN , RA DIO S HACK MA KES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states
do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and
some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the
aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be
charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid
one (1) ye ar w arranty pe r io d.
This warranty gi ves you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
as proof- of-purchase date to any Radio Shack
We Service What We Sell
Radio
9/94
RADIO SHACK
A Division of Tandy Corpor ation
Fort Worth, Texa s 76102
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