Radio Shack ET-925 User Manual

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Cat. No. 43-1095

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

ET-92 5

900 MHz Dual Keypad

Cordless Speakerphone

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack ET-925 900 MHz
Dual Keypad Cordless Speakerphone
uses the 900 MHz band which means
less interference, clearer sound, and
greater range than 46/49 MHz cord­less telephones.

And, its headset jack m eans you can
connect an optional headset for hands­free convenience while you use the
ET-925.

Its features include:

900 MHz Operation

— provides long­er range and less interference than
many other cordless phones.

Speakerphone

— lets you make or
answer calls without using the handset
or a headset.

Dual Ke

— a full set of keys on

pads

both the ET-925’s handset and base
let you use either keypad to make and
answer calls or program the phone’s
features.

40 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

— provides clear telephone
conversations, giving you sound clarity
comparable to that of a corded phone.

Securit

Access-Protection Code

—

automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from using your phone
line while the handset is off the base.

®

COM-LOK

— ensures that other
cordless phone users cannot use y our
phone line when the hands et is o n t he
base.

Redial

— lets you quickly redial the

last number dialed.

20-Number Memor

Dialing

— lets

you store up to 20 numbers in memory

— 10 on the handset and 10 on the

base — for easy dialing.

Pa

— lets you send a paging sig­nal from the base to the handset to
page someone or locate the handset if
you misplace it.

— sends a n electronic switch-

Flash

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

Volume Control

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

Pro

rammable Ringer

— lets you
select from four ringer tone/volume
settings.

Tone/Pulse Dialin

— lets you use

your phone with either type of service.

© 1997 Tandy Corporation.

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

All Rights Reserv ed .

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CAUTION

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Auto Talk — you can answer a call by
just lifting the handset from the base.

Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets
you use your phone with heari ng aids
that have a T (telephone) switch.

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

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 ET-925. To be safe,
you should also have a phone that
does not need AC power to operate
(not a cordless ph one) so you can still
make and receive 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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE­ABLE 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

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 the line, add up all the
RENs. If the tot al is more tha n 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 numb er

, or

FCC STATEMENT

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 bottom of
the base.

Note:

phone to any of the following:

• coin-operate d syste ms

• party-line systems

• most electronic key phone sys­tems

. You must, upon request,

You must not connect your

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CONTENTS

Installation ............................................................................................................... 6

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

Placing the Base on a Desk Top .................................................................. 6

Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate .............................................................. 7

Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ....................................................... 8

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 10

Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 11

Setting the Ringer ............................................................................................ 12

On the Handset ......................................................................................... 12

On the Base ............................................................................................... 12

Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 12

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

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

Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 14

Using the Speakerphone ........................................................................... 14

Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ................................ 15

Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone ............................................ . 15

Changing the Channel ............................................................................... 15

Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 15

Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 16

Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 16

Using Tone S ervices on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 16

Paging .............................................................................................................. 17

Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 17

Storing a Number in Memory ..................................................................... 17

Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 18

Dialing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 19

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 19

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 19

Troubleshootin

Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 22

Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 23

The FCC Wants You to Know .......................................................................... 24

Lightning ........................................................................................................... 24

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INSTALLATION

SELECTING A
LOCATION

You can place the ET-925’s base on a
desk top or table, or mount it 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:

AC adapter was designed specifically
for your ET-925. Use only the supplied
adapter.

The supplied RadioShack

Placing the Base on a
Desk Top

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

1. Plug one en d of the supp lied long
modular cord into the
jack on the back of the base.

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

TEL LINE

Notes:

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• Your telephone 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).

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
on the back of the base.

DC IN 9V

jack

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4. Route the adapt er’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the base.

Strain Relief

Slot

5. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.

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

Mounting the Base on a
Wall Plate

1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the
jack on the back of the base.

TEL LINE

2. Route the modular cord through
the upper groove on the bot tom of
the base.

Upper
Groove

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

DC IN 9V

jack

on the back of the base.

4. Route the adapter ’s cord through
the right side of the strain relief
slot on top of the base and
through both the upper and lower
grooves on the bottom of the
base.

Strain Relief

Slot

Upper
Groove

Lower
Groove

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5. Plug the short modular cord into
the wall plate jack, press the ex­cess cord into the slot in the cen­ter of the base, then align the
base’s keyhole slots with t he wall
plate studs and slide the base
downward to secure it.

Slot for

Excess

Cord

6. Press and lift out the handset
holder, turn it over and rotate it
180°, then snap it back into pla ce
so it holds the handset.

Mounting the Base Directly
on the Wall

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

1. Drill two holes 3

5

/

16

inches apart. Then
thread a screw into
each hole, letting the
heads extend about

3

/16 inch from the

wall.

2. Plug one en d of the supp lied long
modular cord into the
jack on the back of the base.

3

/

16

16

35/

TEL LINE

7. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.

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

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3. Route the modular cord through
the upper and lower grooves on
the bottom of the base.

Upper
Groove

Lower
Groove

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

DC IN 9V

jack

on the back of the base.

5. Route the adapt er’s cord through
the right side of the strain relief
slot on top of the base and
through both the upper and lower
grooves on the bottom of the
base.

Strain Relief

Slot

Upper
Groove

Lower
Groove

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

8. Press and lift out the handset
holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it holds the
handset.

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

9. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.

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

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CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK

The ET-925 comes with a recharge­able nickel-cadmium battery pack in
the handset. Before using your phone,
you must connect the battery pack and
then charge it for about 14 hours.

1. Remove the screw on the battery
compartment cover, then press
down and slide the cover in the di­rection of the arrow to remove it.

2. Plug the battery pack’s connector
into the socket in the compart­ment. The connect or fits only one
way.

CHARGE Indicator

Recharge the battery pack when the
handset beeps and the TALK/BATT
LOW indicator flashes during a call.

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 connect ed. Be sure
the charging contacts on the
handset and the base are making
contact.

3. Replace the cover, then reinsert
and tighten the screw.

To charge the battery pack, simply
place the handset on the base.

The CHARGE indicator on the base
lights.

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

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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 an error to ne.
If this happens, return the handset
to the base for a few seconds.

• If the battery pack loses its charge
completely 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, pl ace t he hand­set on the base. If it was the hand­set that lost power, leave the
handset on the base to charge the
battery pack.

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

• If the TALK/BATT LOW indicator
does not light and the ph one do es
not work, recharge the battery
pack. (The battery power might be
too low to light the indicator.)

• The supplied battery p ack should
last for about a year. When the
battery pack loses its ability to ful­ly recharge, order a replacement
battery pack from your local Ra­dioShack store (see “Replacing
the Battery Pack” on Page 2 3).

SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

DIAL MODE

Set
for the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you h ave, do
this test.

1. Set

DIAL MODE

2. Press
dial tone from the speake rphone.
The IN USE indicator turns on.

3. Press any number other than

Note:

quires that you dial an access
code (
dial an outside number, do not
press the access code either.

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

MODE

If the dial tone continues, you
have pulse service. Set

MODE

4. Press
USE indicator turn s off.

on the back of the base

to T.

SPEAKER

and listen for a

0

.

If your phone system re-

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, for example) before you

DIAL

set to T.

DIAL

to P.

SPEAKER

again. The IN

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SETTING THE RINGER

On the Handset

The ringer on the handset is turned on
whenever the handset is off the base.
You can select one of four different
ringer tone/volume settings on the
handset while the phone is not in use.

Press
ringer setting.

Repeatedly press
hear the desired ringer setting. Each
time you press
changes in this order:

VOLUME

to hear the current

VOLUME

VOLUME

, the ringer

High-volume, high-pitch

Low-volume, high-pitch

High-volume, low-pitch

Low-volume, low-pitch

until you

On the Base

RINGER

The

setting affects only the

ringer on the base. To turn off the ring-

OFF

RINGER

.

on the back

er on the base, set
of the base to

To turn on the ringer on the ba se, set

RINGER

to either LO or HI as desired.

When you place the handset on the
base and set

RINGER

to

OFF

, the ET­925 does not ring when it receives a
call. However, other phones conne ct­ed to the same phone line still ring.

USING A HEADSET

You can make or answer calls with
hands-free convenience using an op­tional headset t hat has a
mm) plug. We recommend Ra­dioShack Cat. No. 43-194, which is
specially designed for use with the ET-

925.

3

/32-inch (2.5

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To connect the headset, pul l open the
rubber cover marked on the side of
the handset, then insert the headset’s

3

/32-inch (2.5 mm) plug into the jack.

Notes:

• Connecting a headset discon­nects the handset’s earpiece and
microphone.

• You can still use the speaker­phone after connecting a headset.

VOLUME

•

on the handset also con­trols the connected headset’s vol­ume.

• 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 connected, you can
make or answer calls as usual using
the keys on the handset.

When you finish using the headset,
disconnect it from the handset and
close the rubber cover to protect the
jack.

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OPERATION

To use the speakerphone, you

Note:

must use the base keypad; to use the
handset, you must use the handset
keypad.

MAKING AND
RECEIVING CALLS

Using the Handset

To make or answer a call, simply lift
the handset. Or, if the handset is not
on the base, press
BATT LOW indicator on the handset
and the IN USE indicato r on the base
light. Use the handset k eypad to dial
the desired number.

TAL K

. The TALK/

Using the Speakerphone

To make or answer a call using the
speakerphone, simply press

ER

. The IN USE indicator lights on the
base. Use the base’s keypad to dial
the desired number.

IN USE Indicator

SPEAKER

SPEAK-

Repeatedly press
handset to adjust the volume of the call
as you like.

To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press the handset’s
ton. The TALK/BATT LOW and IN
USE in dicato r s turn o ff.

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VOLUME

on the

TALK

but-

VOLUME

Slide
base to adjust the speakerphone’s vol­ume.

To end a speakerphone call, simply

SPEAKER

press
dicator turns off.

on the right side of the

again. The IN USE in-

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Switching Between the
Handset and Speakerphone

To switch to the speakerphone while
you are using the handset, press

SPEAKER

hear the conversation or the dial tone
on the speakerphone, pres s
the handset or place the handset on
the base.

To switch to the handset while you are
using the speakerphone, simply lift the
handset off the base or press
then press

on the base. When you

TA LK

on

TA LK

SPEAKER

.

Using Both the Handset and
Speakerphone

If you are using the speakerphone,
someone else can press
handset and join the conversation.

If you are using the handset, one or
more people can join the con versation
by pressing

During the call, one of you can hang
up and let the call continue at the oth­er keypad. Or, you can both hang up
at the same time to end the call.

SPEAKER

TA LK

on the

on the base.

Changing the Channel

If you notice interference, static, or

CH

CH

.

noise during a call, you c an press
(channel) to find a clearer channel.

,

The ET-925 changes to a different
channel each time you press

: If the handset is too far from the

Note

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

USING MUTE

While talking on the speakerphone,
you can temporarily mute the ET­925’s microphone by pressing
so the other party cannot hear you. To
return to the call, press
or press

SPEAKER

.

MUTE

MUTE

again,

If you hear a high-pitched noise

Note:

from the base ’s speaker, the handset
and the base are too close together.

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USING REDIAL

You can quickly dial the last number di­aled. When you hear the dial tone, sim­ply press

REDIAL/P

Notes:

• The redial memory is separate for
each keypad. You cannot redial a
number you dialed on the handset
keypad using
keypad, and vice versa.

• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long­distance as well as local numbers.

• The redial memory also holds
pause entries. See “Entering a
Pause” on Page 18.

• The redial memory does not store
a flash entry or any digits you
press after
Flash”).

REDIAL

on the handset).

on the base (or

REDIAL

FLASH

(see “Using

on the base

USING FLASH

FLASH

lent of a switchhook operation for spe­cial services, such as Call Waiting .

For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press
call without disconnecting the current
call. Press
first call.

Note:

phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.

performs the electronic equiva-

FLASH

FLASH

to answer an incoming

again to return to the

FLASH

might

If you do not have any special

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.

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1. Be sure

2. Dial the service’s main number.

DIAL MODE

is set to P.

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3. When the service answers, press

TONE/

. Any additional numbers

you dial are sent as tone signals.

4. After you complete the cal l, return
the handset to the base, press

TALK

, or press

SPEAKER

. The
phone automatically resets to the
pulse mode.

PAGING

To page the person who has the han d­set or to locate the handset when the
phone is not in use, hold down
the base for at least 2 seconds. The
handset beeps for 1 minute. To stop it
from beeping before it automatically
stops, press

SPEAKER

TA LK

on the handset (or

on the base) twice.

PAGE

on

Notes:

TALK

• Make sure you press

SPEAKER

twice to stop the hand-

or

set from beeping. If you press

TALK

SPEAKER

or

only once, you

get a dial tone.

PA GE

• If you press

for less than 2
seconds, the handset beeps for
only 2 seconds.

• If you receive a call while the page
is sounding, the handset stops
beeping and the handset and bas e
start ringing.

MEMORY DIALING

You can store u p to 20 numbers in the
ET-925’s memory (10 in the handset’s
memory and another 10 in the base’s
memory), then dial a stored number by
pressing
loc ation number.

MEM

then a one-digit memory

Storing a Number in Memory

Notes:

• The phone beeps 5 times and exits
the programming mode if you wait
more than 20 seconds between
key presses.

• You cannot dial the number stored
in one memory (base or handset)
using the keypad on the other.

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1. Press

MEM

on the handset or the
base. The TALK/BATT LOW or IN
USE indicator blinks.

If you hear a dial tone when

Note:

you pick up the handset, press

TALK

to turn it off before pressing

MEM

.

2. Enter the number (up to 16 digits)
and any

TONE/

mode changes
or pause entries (see “Using Tone
Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 16 or “Entering a Pause”).

Notes:

• Each

TONE/

or pause entry

uses one digit of memory.

• If you try to enter more than 16

digits, the phone beeps 5 t imes
and exits the programming
mode. Start over at Step 1.

MEM

3. Press
memory location number (

again, then enter the

0–9

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

4. For each stored number, write the
person’s or company’s name next
to the appropriate location number
on the supplied MEMORY directo­ry sticker. (Use a pencil in case
you need to change the number

later.) Then attach the sticker to
the phone.

To clear a stored number, simply store
a new number in its place. Or, press

MEM

twice. Then press the memory lo-

cation number (

0–9

) you want to clear.

A tone sounds.

If you hear a dial tone when you

Note:

MEM

TALK

twic e .

to turn

pick up the handset, press
it off before pressing

Entering a Pause

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 must
also store a pause after the access
code to allow the outside line time to
connect. To enter a 2-secon d pause,
press

REDIAL/P

base). For a longer pause, press

(or

REDIAL

AL/P

al times.

9

, for example)

REDIAL

(or

on the

REDI-

on the base) addition-

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Dialing a Memory Number

To dial a number stored in the handset’s
memory, lift the hands et from the base
or press
tone, simply press
memor y loc ati on num ber fo r the nu mber
you want to dial.

To dial a number stored in the ba se’s
memory, press
hear a dial tone, sim ply p ress
enter the memory location number for
the number you want to dial.

Note:

cation, the phone beeps 5 times. Try
again.

TALK

. When you hear the dial

MEM

and enter the

SPEAKER

If you select an empty memory lo-

. When you

MEM

and

Chain-Dialing Service
Numbers

For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long dis­tance or bank by phone), store each
group of numbers in its own memory lo­cation.

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 t o avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on the line to ex­plain the reason for your call.

Dial the service’s main number first.
Then, at the appropriate place in the
call, press
location where the additional informa­tion is stored.

MEM

and the num ber for the

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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 ano ther phone on

the same line. Hang up the other phone.
If you are using the headset, ensure the

headset plug is properly connected to the
jack.

Severe noise interference. Press

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.

Hang up and redial the number.

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

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

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

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

to change the channel.

CH

estion

The phone does not work or works
poorly .

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Be sure the base’s phone line cord and
AC adapter are correctly and securely
connected, and the battery pack is
charged.

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Problem Suggestion

The handset battery pack does not
charge.

Handset does not ring or receive a
page when it is off the base.

The handset stops working or works
poorly during a call.

Check the charging contacts on the hand­set and base. If they are dirty, clean them
with a pencil eraser.

Be sure the battery pack is properly con­nected.

Be sure the handset is properly seated on
the base.

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.
Return the handset to the base to recharge

the battery pack.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical po-

sition.
If the base lost power while the handset

was removed, the security access-protec­tion code might have changed. With the
handset removed from the base, restore
power to the base, t hen place the handset
back on the base. Th e CHARGE in dicator
lights, indicating that the code is set again.

Be sure the handset’s battery pack is
charged. (If the battery pac k power is too
low, it does not have enough power to light
the TALK/BATT LOW indicator.)

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 RadioShack store for assistance.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your ET-925 900-MHz Dual Keypad Cordless Speakerphone is an example of supe­rior design and craf tsmanship. The foll owing suggestions w ill help you c are for your
cordless telephone so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the ET-925 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Handle the ET-925 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the ET-925 to work improperly.

Use and store the ET-925 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the ET-925 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.

Wipe the ET-925 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the ET-925.

Modifying or tampering with the ET-925’s internal com pone nts can c ause a m alfunc ­tion and might invalidate your ET-925’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your ET-925 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra­dioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the phone li nes, the phone
company might a sk you to di sconnect your phone un til you have resolve d the prob­lem.

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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Con­necting and Charging the Battery
Pack” on Page 10, the battery pack
should last about one year. If the bat­tery pack does not ho ld a charge for
more than 2 hours after an overnight
charge, replace the battery with a new

3.6-volt, 600 mAH battery 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 it for about
14 hours (see “Connecting and Charg­ing the Battery Pack” on Page 10).

Note:

To avoid losing phone num bers
stored in memory, try to install and be­gin charging the new battery pack with­in 3 minutes.

1. Loosen the screw on the battery
compartment cover on the bo ttom
of the handset, and slide off the
cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the
compartment, then gently pull on
the battery connector to discon­nect it.

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

4. Replace the cover, then reinsert
and tighten the screw.

Cautions:

• You must use a replacement bat­tery pack of the same size and
type.

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

• Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack.

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

If you have t rouble replacing the bat­tery pack, take the phone to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.

Important:

chargeable nickel-cadmium battery
pack. At the end of the battery pack’s
useful life, it must be recycled or dis­posed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste man­agement authorities for information on
recycling or disposal programs in your
area. Some options that might be
available are: municipal curb-side col­lection, drop-off boxes at retailers such
as your local RadioShack store, recy­cling collection ce nters, and mail-back
programs.

This product contains a re-

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THE FCC W ANTS YOU TO
KNOW

In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line, the
phone company can temporarily dis­continue your service. If t his happens,
the phone company at tempts 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, equipm ent, ope ra­tions, 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 preven t in­terruption of your telephone service.

Your phone might cause TV or radio in­terference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone. If the interference goes
away, your phone is causing it. Try to
eliminate the interference by:

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

Some cordless t elephones operate on
frequencies that might 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 pow­er line current. This lightning protection
meets or exceeds FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the tele­phone or power lines can damage your
telephone.

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

• 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

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NOTES

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warran ted by RadioShac k against ma nufacturing defec ts in materi al and workman ­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CA USED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR A RISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN­CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN­TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in­cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the war ranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purch ase da te to any Radio Shack store. Radi oSh ack will, at i ts option, un ­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the produ ct with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and pr oducts, and pr oducts on which a refun d is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pro ducts may be used in the performan ce of
warranty ser vice. Rep aired or r eplaced parts an d prod ucts are w arrante d for the rema inder 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, imprope r or abnorma l us age, failure to fol lo w instru ctions , imprope r insta llation 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 Auth orized Service Facilit y; (c) consumables suc h as
fuses or batteries; (d) cos metic da mage; ( e) trans por tation, sh ipping or insuran ce cos ts; or ( f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and yo u may also have other 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

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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