Radio Shack ET-919 User Manual

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9-Memory 900-MHz Cordless Telephone

Cat. No. 43-1089

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack ET-919 9-Memory
900-MHz Cordless Telephone uses the
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.

And, its headset jack means you can
connect an optional heads et for hands­free convenience while you use the
phone.

The ET-919’s features include:

900 MHz Operation

— provides better
sound and less interference than many
other cordless phones.

20 Channels

— automatically selects a
clear channel when you make or answer
a call. You can also manually change
channels during a call.

Super CCT Noise-Reduction Circuitr

— gives you sound clarity comparable

to that of a corded phone.

Securit

Access-Protection Code

—

automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from us ing your phone li ne
while the handset is off the base.

Redial

— lets you quickly redial the last

number dialed.

9-Number Memor

Dialin

— lets you
store up to 9 numbers in memory for
easy dialing.

— lets you send a paging signal

Pa

e

from the base to the handset to page
someone or locate the handset if you
misplace it.

— sends an electronic switch-

Flash

hook signal for use with special phone
services, such as Call Waiting.

— prevents the person on the

Mute

phone from hearing your conversation
with someone in the room.

Volume Control

— let s you adjust the

volume you hear through the handset.

Tone/Pulse Dialin

— lets you use
your phone with touch-tone or pulse ser­vice.

Quick Talk

— lets you answer a cal l by

just lifting the handset from the base.

Hearin

-Aid Compatibilit

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

®

COM-LOK

— ensures that other cord­less phone users cannot use your phone
line when the handset is on the base.

©

1998 Tandy Corporation.

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

All Rights Reserved.

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This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.

Your telephone operates on standard
radio frequencies as allocated by the
FCC. Even though the security access­protection 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.

Important Note: 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 phone. To be safe, you sh ould al so
have a phone that does not need AC
power to operate (not a cordl ess phon e)
so you can still m ak e and re ce i ve calls if
there is an AC power failure.

We recommend you record your
phone’s serial number here. The num­ber is on the bottom of the base.

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-S ERVICE­ABLE 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 vo ltage within the product’s enclo­sure that might be of sufficient
magnit ude t o con st itute a r isk of el ec­tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.

This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte­nance i nstruct ions ar e incl uded in the
literature accompanying this product.

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Serial Number:

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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION

Each device that you connect to the
phone line draws power from the phone
line. We refer to this power draw as the
device’s
REN. The REN is on the bottom of the
base.

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

ringer equivalence number

, or

FCC STATEMENT

This telephone complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are located on th e bot­tom of the base.

Note:

to any of the following:

• coin-operated syst e ms

• party-line systems

• most electronic key phone systems

. You must, upon request,

You must not connect yo ur phone

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CONTENTS

Preparation .............................................................................................................. 6

Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 6

Attaching the Handset’s Antenna ....................................................................... 6

Placing the Base on a Desk Top ........................................................................ 7

Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate .................................................................... 8

Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ............................................................. 9

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 11

Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 12

Turning the Ringer On/Off ................................................................................ 13

Operation ............................................................................................................... 14

Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................. 14

Selecting the Channel . . .................................................................................... 14

Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 14

Setting the Handset’s Volume .......................................................................... 15

Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 15

Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 15

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 16

Using Page ....................................................................................................... 16

Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 16

Storing a Number in Memory ..................................................................... 16

Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 17

Dialing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 17

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 17

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 18

Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 18

Troubleshootin

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 21

Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 22

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 23

Lightning ........................................................................................................... 23

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PREPARATION

SELECTING A LOCATION

You can place the pho ne on a desk top
or table, mount it on a standard wall
plate, or mount it directly on a wall. Se­lect a location that is:

• near an AC outlet

• near a telephone line jack

• out of the way of normal activities

• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors

• away from other cordless phones

The base’s location affects the hand­set’s range. If you have a choice of sev­eral locations, try each to see which
provides the best performance.

Caution:

adapter was designed specifically for
your ET-919. Use only the supplied
adapter.

The supplied RadioShack A C

ATTACHING THE
HANDSET’S ANTENNA

Insert the antenna into the hole on the
top of the handset, then rotate the an­tenna clockwise until it is secure.

Notes:

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• Your telephon e connects directly to
a modular telephone line jack. If
your phone line jack is not a modu­lar jack, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the phone
company update the wiring for you.

• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you
want to mount it on a wall plate).

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PLACING THE BASE ON A
DESK TOP

Follow these steps when you place the
base on a desk, shelf, or table.

1. Remove the bracket by holding in
both tabs and gently pulling out the
wide end of the bracket.

2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the phone jack on
the back of the base.

4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bottom of
the base.

Strain
Relief
Slot

5. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the lower slots on
the bottom of the base and push the
tabs on the wide end of the bracket
into the upper slots on the bot tom of
the base.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the

DC 12V

jack on

the back of the base.

6. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.

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7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.

MOUNTING THE BASE ON
A WALL PLATE

1. Remove the bracket by holding in
both tabs and gently pulling out the
wide end of the bracket.

2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the phone jack on
the back of the base. Route the
modular cord through the left slot on
the bottom of the base.

Phone Ja ck

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the

DC 12V

jack on
the back of the base. Route the
adapter’s cord through the right slot
on the bottom of the base.

DC 12V
Jack

4. Route the other end of the short
modular cord through the center of
the bracket.

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5. Insert the tabs on the narrow en d of
the bracket into the upper slots on
the bottom of the base, then push
the tabs on the wide end of the
bracket into the lower slots on the
bottom of the base.

6. Plug the short modular cord into the
wall plate jack, align the base’s key­hole slots with the w all plate studs,
and slide the base downward to
secure it.

MOUNTING THE BASE
DIRECTLY ON THE WALL

For this mounting method, you need two
flat-head screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on
the mounting bracket.

1. Drill two holes 3

15

/

16

inches (100 mm) apart.
Then thread a screw
into each hole, letting
the heads extend

3

about

/16 inch (5 mm)

315/16"

from the wall.

2. Remove the bracket by holding in
both tabs and gently pul ling out the
wide end of the bracket.

3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the phone jack on
the back of the base. Route the
modular cord through the left slot on
the bottom of the base and pull the
cord down to remove any slack on
top.

3

/16"

7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.

Phone Jack

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4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the

DC 12V

jack on
the back of the base. Route the
adapter’s cord through the righ t slot
on the bottom of the base.

DC 12V Jack

5. Insert the tabs on the narro w end of
the bracket into the upper slots on
the bottom of the base, guide the
modular and adapter cords thro ugh
the cord slots on the bracket, and
push the tabs on the wide end of the
bracket into the slots on the bottom
of the base.

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

7. Plug the modular cord into a modu­lar phone line jack.

8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

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9. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position .

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CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK

The ET-919 comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must connect the bat­tery pack and then charge it for about 24
hours.

1. Press down and slide off the com­partment cover as shown.

2. Plug the battery pack’s plastic con­nector into its socket. The connector
fits only one way.

Note:

For easier battery pack con­nection, lift it out of the compart­ment, insert its connector into the
socket, then replace the battery
pack inside the compartment.

4. To charge the battery pack, simply
place the handset on the bas e. The
CHARGE indicator on the base
lights.

CHARGE
Indicator

Recharge the battery pack when the
BATT LOW indicator flashes.

BATT LOW
Indicator

Notes:

• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light when you place the handset on
the base, be sure the battery pack
and AC adapter are correctly and
securely connected.

Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and the base. If the
contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.

3. Replace the cover.

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• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear a n error tone. If this
happens, return the handset to the
base for a few seconds.

• About once a m ont h, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until the BATT
LOW indicator flashes. Otherwise,
the battery pack loses its ability to
fully recharge.

• If the BAT T LOW indicator does not
light but the phone does not work,
recharge the battery pack. (T he bat­tery power might be too low to light
the indicator.)

• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the BATT LOW indica­tor flashes and you hear three
beeps every 30 seconds. Recharge
the battery pack.

• If the battery pack gets completely
discharged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it,
the security access-protection code
needs to be reset. To reset the secu­rity code, place the handset on the
base. If it was the handset that lost
power, leave the handset on the
base to charge the battery pack.

• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When the bat­tery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge, order a rep lacement bat­tery pack from your local
RadioShack store (see “Replacing
the Battery Pack” on Page 22).

SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

T/P

Set
base for the type of service you have. If
you are not s ure which type you have,
once the battery is charged, do this test.

1. Set

2. Lift the handset, press

3. Press any number other than

(Tone/Pulse) on the bac k of the

T/P

to T.

TALK

, and

listen for the dial tone.

0

.

Note:

If your phone system requires

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that you dial an access c ode (

, for
example) before you d ial an outs ide
number, do not press the access
code either.

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

T

.

T/P

set to

If the dial tone continues, you have

T/P

pulse service. Set

to P.

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TURNING THE RINGER
ON/OFF

You can turn the ET-919’s ringer on and
off. Set
set to
page from the base. Set
to silence the ringer.

RINGER

ON

on the side of the han d-

to hear an incoming call or a

RINGER

to

OFF

Note

: With the ringer off, you can still
make or receive calls using this cordless
phone. Telephones on the same line still
ring when there is an incom ing call, and
the IN USE indicator on the ET-919’s
base flashes until you answer the call.

IN USE
Indicator

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OPERATION

MAKING AND RECEIVING
CALLS

To make a call, simply lift the handset
and press
tone, dial the desired phone number or
memory number (see “ Memory Dialing”
on Page 16).

TALK
Indicator

To answer a call if the handset is on the
base, simply lift the handset and begin
your conversation. Or, if the handset is
away from the base, press
TALK indicator on the handset and the
IN USE indicator on the base light.

TALK

. When you hear the dial

TALK

IN USE
Indicator

. The

SELECTING THE
CHANNEL

The ET-919 scans 20 channels (fre­quency pairs used between the base
and the handset) and automatically se­lects a clear channel each time you
make or rec eiv e a call.

If you hear other conversations or ex­cessive noise during a call, press

NEL

to select a different channel. The
TALK indicator blinks while your phone
searches for a clear channel.

If the handset is too far from the

Note:

base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.

CHAN-

To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press
USE in dicators tu r n o ff.

If you press

Note:

phone and the phone does not discon­nect, move closer to the bas e a nd pres s

TALK

again or place the handset on the

base.

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TA L K

. The TALK and IN

TA LK

to hang up the

USING MUTE

MUTE

The
you talk to someone else in the room
without the person on the other end of
the phone line hearing your conversa­tion.

button on the handset lets

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MUTE

Press

during the call. The MUTE

indicator on the handset lights steadily.

MUTE
Indicator

MUTE

Press

again to resume your
phone conversation. The MU TE indica­tor turns off.

USING REDIAL

To quickly redial the last num ber dialed,

TALK

press
dial tone, simply press

. Then when you hear the

REDIAL

.

SETTING THE HANDSET’S
VOLUME

You can select one of three different vol­ume settings (soft, normal, loud) using

VOLUME

1. Lift the handset and press

2. Repeatedly press

s or t during a call.

TALK

The TALK indicator lights.

VOLUME

increase the volume level or

UME

t to decrease it.

: Every time you press

Note

UME

s or t, the ET-919 beeps,

s to

VOL-

VOL-

except when it is already at the loud­est or softest volume level.

Notes:

• The redial memory holds up to 16
digits, so you can redial long­distance as well as local numbers.

• The redial memory also holds pause
entries. See “Entering a Pause” on
Page 17.

• The redial memory does not store a
flash entry or any digits you press

FLASH

after

(see “Using Flash”).

USING FLASH

FLASH

.

performs the electronic equiva­lent of a switchhook operation for spe­cial services, such as Call Waiting.

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For example, if you have Call Waiting,

FLASH

press
without disconnecting the current call.
Press
call.

Note:

phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.

to answer an incoming ca ll

FLASH

again to return to the first

If you do not have any special

FLASH

might

USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE

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

1. Be sure

2. Dial the service’s main number.

3. When the service answers, press
are sent as tone signals.

T/P

is set to P.

. Any additional numb ers you dial

USING PAGE

To page the person who has the hand­set or to locate the handset when the
phone is not in use, press
base. The handset be eps three time s. If
you hold down
the handset be eps for 3 minutes to give
you time to locate the handset.

To stop it from beeping before it auto­matically stops, press

PAG E

PA GE

on the

for 2–3 seconds,

TALK

.

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 9 n umbers in mem­ory, then dial a stored number by press­ing a one-digit memory location number.

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

TALK

. The phone automatically

resets to the pulse mode.

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Each number you s tore can be up t o 16
digits long.

Storing a Number in Memory

Notes:

• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the program ming mode if y ou
wait more than 30 seconds between
each keypress or enter more than
16 digits.

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• To keep your accounts secure, we
recommend you do not store your
personal access code for services
such as bank-by-phone in a memory
locat i on .

1. Press

MEM

. The TALK indicator

blinks.

2. Enter the number and any tone and
pause entries (see “Entering a
Pause”).

Each tone or pulse entry uses

Note:

one digit of memory.

3. Press
memory location number (

MEM

again, then enter the

1–9

where you want to store the number.
A tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.

To replace a stored number, simply
store a new number in its place.

To clear a memory location (leaving it
empty), simply skip Step 2 and select
the memory location you want to clear in
Step 3.

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 access code to allow
the outside line time to connec t. To do
so, press

REDIAL

. Each press enters a

2-second pause. For a longer pause,

REDIAL

press

additional times.

Dialing a Memory Number

To dial a number stored in memory,

TALK

press
When you hear a dial tone, simply press

MEM

and enter the memory location

number for the number you want to dial.

)

Chain-Dialin g Serv ice Num bers

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.

When calling special services (such as
alternate long distance or bank by
phone), dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press
the location where the additional infor­mation is stored.

. The TALK indicator lights.

MEM

and the number for

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Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart­ment, ambulance) and you choose to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on t he line to ex­plain the reason for your call.

USING A HEADSET

You can make or answer calls with
hands-free convenience using an op­tional headset that has a
mm) plug. We recommend RadioShack
Cat. No. 43-194.

3

/32-inch (2.5

:

Notes

• Connecting a headset disconnects

the handset’s earpiece and micro­phone.

• If you place the handset on the base

to recharge it while the headset is
connected, be sure the handset
seats properly.

With a headset conne cted, you mak e or
answer calls as usual usin g the keys on
the handset.

RadioShack also sells a leather carrying
case (Cat. No. 43-197) which lets you
hang the handset on your belt for hands­free conversation when you are working
in the yard or garage.

To connect the headset, insert the head­set’s plug into the jack on the top of
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 Su

Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone

on the same line. Hang up the other
phone.

Severe noise interference. Press

The phone cannot be operated at a
useful distance from the base
because the signal becomes weak or
noisy (the handset’s range has
decreased).

The handset battery does not charge. Check the charging contacts on the

CHANNEL

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.

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

Be sure neither the handset’s or base’s
antenna is touching a metal surface.

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

handset and base. If they are dirty, c lean
them with a pencil eraser.

estion

to change the channel.

Handset does not ring or receive a
page.

Be sure the battery pack is connected
correctly.

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

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

Move the handset closer to the base.
Move the base away from other electrical

devices.

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Problem Suggestion

The phone does not work or works
poorly.

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, and the handset’s battery
pack is charged.

Move the handset closer to the base.
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 BAT T LO W indicator.)

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

Make sure the charging contacts on the
handset and base are clean.

If the base lost power while the handset
was off o f it, the security access-protec­tion code might have changed. With the
handset removed from the base, restore
power to the base, then place the hand­set back on the base. The CHARGE indi­cator lights, indicating that the code is set
again.

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 ET-919 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your ET-919 9-Memory 900-MHz Cordles s Telephone is an example of superior de­sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your cord­less telephone so you can enjoy it for years.

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

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

Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extrem es can shorten the life of electronic d evices and
distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the phone away fr om dust and dirt, which can cau se premature
wear of parts.

Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasio nally to keep it look ing new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents , or strong detergents to
clean the phone.

Modifying or tam pering with the phone ’s internal componen ts can cause a malfunc­tion and might invalidate your phone’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra­dioShack store f or assistance. If the trouble i s affecting the phone lines , the phone
company might ask y ou to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the prob­lem.

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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connect­ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on
Page 11, the battery pack should last
about one year. If the batt ery does not
hold a charge for more than 2 hours af­ter an overnight charge, replace the bat­tery with a new 3.6 volt, 600 milliamp
battery pack with a connector that fits
the socket in the battery compartment.
You can order a replacement battery
pack through your local RadioShack
store.

Install the new battery pack as de­scribed below, then charge the battery
pack for about 24 hours (see “Connect­ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on
Page 11).

Note

: To avoid losing numbers stored in
memory, try to ins tall and begin charging
the new battery pack within 3 minutes.

1. Press down and slide off the cover.

3. Plug the new battery pack’s connec­tor into the socket and place the bat­tery pack into the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

Cautions:

• You must use a replacem ent bat tery
pack of the same size and type.

• Do not dispos e of the battery pack in
a fire because it might explode.

• Do not open or mut ilate the battery
pack.

• Be careful not to short the battery
pack by touching it with conducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery pack or con­ductor might overheat and burn.

2. Gently pull on the battery pack con­nector to disconnect it, th en remove
the battery pack.

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If you have tr ouble replacing the bat tery
pack, take the phone to your local Ra­dioShack store for assistance.

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Important: This product contains a re­chargeable 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 o ptions that mig ht be avail ­able are: municipal curb-side collection,
drop-off boxes at ret ailers such as your
local RadioShack store, recycling collec­tion centers, and mail-back programs.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

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

Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equi pment, opera­tions, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this telephone. The tele­phone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take
the necessary steps to prevent interrup­tion of your telephone service.

Your phone might caus e TV or radio in­terference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn

off your phone. If the interference goes
away, your phone is causing the interfer­ence. Try to eliminate the interference
by:

• Moving your phone away from the
receiver

• Connecting your phone to an AC
outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver

• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help

If you cannot eliminat e the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.

Some cordless telephones operate on
frequencies that may cause interference
to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize
or prevent such interference, the base of
the cordless telephone should not be
placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in lightning pro­tection to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in telephone line and p ower
line current. This lightning protection
meets or exceeds FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the tele­phone or power lines c an damage your
telephone.

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

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warrant ed by RadioShac k against man ufacturing d efects in materia l and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVI DED HEREIN, Rad ioShack SH ALL HAVE NO LIABILIT Y OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY O R 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

3/97

RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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