Radio Shack ET-929 User Manual

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Cat. No. 43-1099

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

ET-929

900 MHz Cordless Telephone

with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack ET-929 900 MHz
Cordless Telephone uses advanced
technology to give you superior audio
quality and extended range, while its
cordless operation lets you move freely
around your home or office.

The ET-929’s Caller ID unit records
each caller’s telephone number (and
name, if available in your area) and the
date and time of the call, as provided by
your local phone company to Caller ID
service subscribers. And, if you sub­scribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID, the
ET-929 can show you the incoming call­er information, even when you are al­ready on the phone.

Your ET-929 has these features:

900 MHz Operation

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

Headset Jack

— lets you connect an
optional headset (available from yo ur lo­cal RadioShack store) for hands-free
convenience.

Volume Control

— so you can adjust
the volume you hear through the hand­set.

Pro

rammable Ringer

— choose from
four tone/volume settings for the hand­set’s ringer.

3-Line Liquid Cr

stal Displa

— lets
you see who is trying to reach you be­fore you answer the phone.

Facedown or F aceup Hand set Char

— you can place the hands et on the

in

base facedown or faceup (to show the
Caller ID display, for example).

Wall Mountable

— you can mount the
ET-929 on a wall to save s pace on your
desk top.

Ample Talk and Stan db

Time

— the
supplied battery (when fully charged)
provides about 7 hours of talk time or 7
days of standby time.

Caller ID Memor

— stores up to 30

Cal l e r ID re cord s.

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®

20-Number Memor

Dialing

— lets
you store up to 20 phone numbers in
memory for easy dialing.

— lets you send a signal from the

Pa

e

base to the handset to page someone or
to help you locate the handset if you
have misplaced it.

© 1998 Tandy Corporation.

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

All Rights Reserved.

COM-LOK

less phone users cannot use your phone
line when the handset is on the base.

Securit

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

— ensures that other cord-

Access-Protection Code

—

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CAUTION

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Autotalk — you can set the ET-929 so
you can answer a call simply by lifting
the handset from the base.

Tone or Pulse Dialing — lets you use
your phone with tone or pulse (rotary) di­aling and lets you switch from pulse to
tone dialing for long-distance, bank-by­phone, or other special services.

Super CCT Noise-Reduction Circuitry
— provides clear telephone conversa­tions with sound clarity comparable to
that of a corded phone.

Redial — lets you quickly redial the last
number dialed.

Flash — sends an electronic switch­hook signal for use with special phone
services, such as Call Waiting.

Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you
use the ET-929 with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.

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

Important Caller ID Information

To use the phone’s Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID features, you
must be in an area where those services
are available and you must subscribe to
those services through your local pho ne
company.

Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
options are generally available:

• caller’s number only

• caller’s name only

• caller’s name and number

Warning: To prevent f ire or shoc k
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-S ERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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

Serial Number: __________________

This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger­ous vo ltage wi thin 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 mainte-

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nance i nstruct ions ar e incl uded in the
literature accompanying this product.

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Important:

• Cordless phones such as this one
require AC power to operate. W hen
the power is off, you cannot make or
receive calls using your ET-929. To
be safe, you should also have a
phone that does not need AC power
to operate (not a cordless phone),
so you can still make and receive
calls if there is an AC power failure.

• Your phone operates on standard
radio frequencies as allocated by
the FCC. It is possible for other ra­dio units operating nearby on similar
frequencies to unintentionally inter­cept your conversation or cause in­terference. This possible lack of
privacy can occur with any cordless
phone.

READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION

Your ET-929 conforms to federal regula­tions, and you can connect it to most
telephone lines. However, each device
that you connect to the telephone line
draws power from the line. We refer to
this power draw as the device’s

equivalence number

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.

, or REN. The REN

ringer

FCC STATEMENT

Your ET-929 complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

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

Note: You must not connect your phone
to any of the following:

• coin-operated syste ms

• party-line systems

• most electronic key phone systems

The ET-929 complies with the limits for
a Class B digital device as specified in
Part 15 of
vide reasonable protection against ra­dio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To elimi­nate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective mea­sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV.

• Use outlets on different electrical cir­cuits for the equipment and t he ra­dio or TV.

Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.

. You must, upon request,

FCC Rules

. These limits pro-

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CONTENTS

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

Mounting the Phone ........................................................................................ 6

On a Desk .......... .............. ................................... .................................... .. 6

On a Wall Plate ....... ............................ ........................................... ........... 7

Directly On a Wall ..................................................................................... 8

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack .................................................... 9

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

Setting the Ringer’s Tone and Volume .......................................................... 12

Turning Autotalk On/Off ................................................................................. 12

Storing Your Area Code ................................................................................ 13

Setting Caller ID with Call Waiting ................................................................. 13

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

Making Calls .................................................................................................. 14

Answering Calls ............................................................................................. 14

Setting the Handset Volume .......................................................................... 14

Changing the Channel ............................................... ............ ..... ....... ....... ..... 14

Using REDIAL ............................................................................................... 15

Using FLASH ................................................................................................. 15

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................ 15

Paging ........................................................................................................... 16

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

Storing a Number and Name in Memory ................................................ 16

Editing or Deleting a Memory Number .................................................... 18

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

Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 18

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

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

Using a Headset ............................................................................................ 19

Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................ 20

Reviewing Caller ID Records ........................................................................ 20

Caller ID Me ssages ................................................................................ 21

Dialing from a Caller ID Record ..................................................................... 21

Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory .......................................................... 22

Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................ 22

Troubleshootin

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 25

Replacing the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 26

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 27

Lightning ........................................................................................................ 27

................................................................................................. 23

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INSTALLATION

MOUNTING THE PHONE

You can place the phone on a desk or
table, mount it on a s tandard 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:

designed specifically for your ET-929.
Use only the supplied adapter.

The supplied AC adapter was

On a Desk

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

1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s upper tab slots as shown,
then press down on the bracket’s
clips and insert them into the clip
slots.

Clip Slots

Clips

Uppe r Tab Slots

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

TEL LINE

jack

Notes:

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

• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C, or RJ11W for a
wall plate jac k .

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

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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 adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bracket.

Strain
Relief Slot

Lower
Tab
Slots

Tabs

Clip Slots

2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the

TEL LINE

jack

on the back of the base.

6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

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

On a Wall Plate

1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s lower tab slots as shown,
then press down on the bracket’s
clips and insert them into the clip
slots.

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 narrow groove on the bottom of
the bracket.

Narrow
Groove

7

/16"

3

15/16

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5. Plug the modular cord into the wall
plate jack, then align the bracket’s
keyhole slots with the wall plate
studs and slide the base do wnward
to secure it.

6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

7. Press and lift out the handset hold­er, rotate it 180

, then snap it back

×

into place.

Directly On a Wall

For this mounting method, you need two
screws (not supplied) with heads that fit
into the keyhole s lots on the bottom of
the base.

1. Drill two holes 3

15

/

16

inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread a
screw into each hole,

"

letting the heads ex­tend about

5

/

16

inch (8

mm) from the wall.

2. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s lower tab slots as shown,
then press down on the bracket’s
clips and insert them into the clip
slots.

Lower
Tab
Slots

Tabs

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Clip Slots

3. Plug one end of the supplied long

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

modular cord into the
on the back of the base.

TEL LINE

jack

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

5. Route the modular and adapter
cords through the grooves on the
bottom of the bracket.

DC IN 9V

jack on

8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.

Grooves

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

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

9. Press and lift out the handset hold­er, rotate it 180
into place.

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

, then snap it back

×

CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK

The ET-929 comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset, but not connected. Before us­ing your phone, you must connect the
battery pack, then charge it for about 14
hours.

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

2. Unfasten the retainer strap and lift
the battery pack out o f the comp art­ment.

3. Plug the battery pack’s connector in­to the socket in the compartment
(the connector fits only one way),
then replace the battery pack and
fasten the retainer strap.

4. Replace the cover.

Notes:

• When you first use the phone af ter
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear an error tone (5
short beeps) when you press

TALK

If this happens, return the handset
to the base for about 5 seconds.
This resets the security access­protection code.

• 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 base. If the con­tacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.

.

To charge the battery pack, place the
handset either faceup or facedown on
the base. The CHARGE indicator on the
base lights.

CHARGE
Indicator

Recharge the battery pack when

CHARGE

NOW

and flash on the dis-

RE-

play.

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• If the battery pack becomes com­pletely discharged or the base loses
power while the handset is away,
the security access-protection code
needs to be reset. To reset the code,
return the handset to the base for
about 5 seconds. If it was the hand­set that lost power, leave the hand­set on the base to recharge the
battery pack

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• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the handset be eps ev­ery 30 seconds, and

NOW

and flash on the display. If
this happens, you must recharge the
battery pack before you can make
another call.

• About once a mont h, fully discharge
the battery by k eeping the handset
off the base until
and flash on the display. Other­wise, the battery pack lose s its abili­ty to fully recharge.

• If you are not going to use your
phone for an extended period of
time, disconnect the battery pack.
This increases the battery pack’s
usable life.

• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When it loses
its ability to fully recharge, order a
replacement battery pack from your
local RadioShack store (see “Re­placing the Battery Pack” on
Page 26).

RECHARGE

RECHARGE NOW

SETTING THE DIALING
MODE

DIAL MODE

Set
for the type of s ervice you have. If you
are not sure which type you have, after
you charge the handset battery pack, do
this simple test.

on the back of the base

1. Set

2. Press

3. Press any number other than 0.

4. Press

DIAL MODE

TALK

tone.

Note:

If your phone system requires
that you dial an access code (9, for
example) before you dial an outside
number, do not dial the access code
either.

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

MODE

set to T.

If the dial tone continues, you hav e
pulse service. Set
(pulse).

TALK

the base to hang up.

to T (tone).

and listen for a dial

DIAL MODE

or place the handset on

DIAL

to

P

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SETTING THE R INGER’S
TONE AND VOLUME

Follow these steps to set the handset
ringer’s tone and volume.

1. Lift the handset. If appears,

TALK

press

2. Press
plays and sounds the current ringer
tone and volume.

3. Repeatedly press
hear the desired ringer tone and vol­ume. Each time you press
the ringer setting changes in the fol­low ing order:

to turn it off.

VOLUME

talk

. The phone dis-

VOLUME

until you

VOLUME

Ring Type A High
Ring Type A Low
Ring Type B High
Ring Type B Low

TURNING AUTOTALK
ON/OFF

Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or
off.

1. Lift the handset. If appears,

TALK

press

2. Press
rent autotalk setting and

1 OFF-0

3. Press
ture, or

Note:

without changing the setting, press

CANCEL

,

4. Press
The handset beeps and briefly dis­plays the new setting.

to turn it off.

FUNCTION

appear.

1

to turn on the autotalk fea-

0

to turn it off.

To exit the autotalk display

.

MEM

to store the new setting.

talk

4 times. The cur-

ON-

Your phone is preset so you must press

TALK

when you lift the handset from the
base to answer a call. With auto talk
turned on, you can answer a call by just
lifting the handset from the base.

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STORING YOUR AREA
CODE

To quickly dial a number from a Caller
ID record (see “Dialing from a Caller ID
Record” on Page 21) or to correctly
store a number from a record into a
memory dialing location (see “Storing a
Caller ID Record to Memory” on
Page 22), you must s tore y our l ocal area
code in the ET-929’s memory. Then,
when you dial from a Caller ID record,
the ET-929 skips the area code if it
matches the one you stored.

Follow these steps to store your area
code.

twice.

talk

AREA CODE

1–

1. Lift the handset. If appears,

TALK

press

2. Press
and 1- appear.

Note:

stored, it appears after the
Press
it.

to turn it off.

FUNCTION

If an area code is already

DELETE

thre e times t o erase

To delete an area code, follo w Steps 1
and 2, then press
a new area code.

MEM

without entering

DELETING

SETTING CALLER ID WITH
CALL WAITING

If you subscribe to Caller ID with Call
Waiting, you can set the ET-929 to show
Caller ID information for an incoming call
even while you are already on the
phone.

Follow these steps to turn Caller ID with
Call Waiting on or off.

1. Lift the handset. If appears,

TALK

.

press

2. Press

CIDCW

current setting, and
appear.

3. Press
to turn it off.

4. Press
briefly displays the new setting.

to turn it off.

FUNCTION

(Caller ID Call Waiting), t he

1

to turn this feature on, or

MEM

. The handset beep s and

talk

three times.

ON-1 OFF-0

appears.

0

3. Enter your 3-digit area code, then

MEM

press

STORING

4. Return the handset to the base to
store the new area code.

. The handset beeps and

briefly appears.

5. Return the handset to the base to
store the new setting.

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OPERATION

MAKING CALLS

1. Lift the handset and press

talk

appears.

The IN USE indicator on the base
lights and the currently selected
channel number appears.

2. Dial the number. You s ee the num­ber as you dial, then (after 5 sec­onds) the elapsed time for this call.

You can also dial the number when

talk

is not on t he display. The number
appears as you dial . When you finish di­aling, press
dial the number until you press

Note:

peatedly press
ror, then enter the correct number. To
erase the entire phone number, press

CANCEL

TALK

. (The phone does not

If you make a mistake dialing, re-

DELETE

.

to erase the er-

TA LK

TALK

so

.)

ANSWERING CALLS

CALLING

when a call comes in. If you subscribe to
Caller ID service, the Caller ID informa­tion appears by the second ring (see
“Caller ID Operation” on Page 20).

To answer the call, lift the handset and
press
the handset from the base. ap­pears, and the display briefly show s the
channel number, then the cal l’s elapsed
time.

To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press

appears on the handset

TA LK

. Or, if auto talk is o n, just lif t

TALK

.

talk

SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME

The ET-929’s handset has two volume
settings, normal and high. To change
the volume during a call, press

VOL NORMAL

The handset res ets to normal volume af­ter each c al l.

VOL HIGH

or

VOLUME

appears.

.

To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press

14

TALK

.

CHANGING THE
CHANNEL

The ET-929 has 40 channels (frequency
pairs used between the base and hand­set). It automatically selects a clear
channel each time you make or receive
a call.

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

NEL

to select a different channel. The

new channel number briefly appears.

: If the handset is too far from the

Note

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

CHAN-

USING REDIAL

You can quickly dial the last number di­aled. When you hear a dial t one, simpl y

REDIAL.

press

USING FLASH

FLASH

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

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

Note:

phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.

performs the electronic equiva-

FLASH

FLASH

to answer an inc om ing cal l

again to return t o the first

If you do not have any special

FLASH

might

USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE

Notes:

• 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 mem ory does not store a
flash entry or any digits you enter af­ter you press
Flash”).

FLASH

(see “Using

Some special services, such as bank-by­phone, require tone signals. If you have
pulse dialing, you can still use these spe­cial tone services by following these
steps.

1. Be sure
(pulse).

2. Dial the service’s main number.

DIAL MODE

is set to

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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 call, return
the handset to the base or press

TALK

. The phone automatically re-

sets to the pulse mode.

When you dial a number before

Note:

you press
signal as part of the number (the display
shows ). When you press
phone automatically adds a 1-second
pause after the tone entry, allowing time
for the service to answer (for example).

TA LK

, you can enter a tone

TALK

, the

PAGING

To send a page from the base to the
handset, when the phone is not in use,
press
handset beeps five times and
appears.

PAGE/FIND

on the base. The

PAGING

To have the handset beep for 1 mi nute,

TALK

PAGE/FIND

twice.

for at least 2 sec-

hold down
onds. To stop the handset’s beeping,
press

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 20 phone nu mbers
and names in memory, then dial a stored
number by entering a two-digit memory
location number.

Each number can be up to 16 digits, and
each name can be up to 12 characters.

Storing a Number and Name in
Memory

:

Notes

• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the storing process if you wait
more than 20 seconds between
each key press.

• If you receive a c all during memory
entry, the phone exits the storing
process.

1. Lift the handset. If appears,

TALK

press

to turn it off.

talk

16

2. Press

3. Press

FUNCTION

MEM-1 EDIT-0

and

PHONE NO.?

DIAL MEMORY?

.

appear.

1

to store a new number.

appears.

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4. Enter the number and any tone and
pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser­vices on a P ulse Line” on Page 15
and “Entering a Pause” on
Page 18).

Note: Each tone or pause entry us­es one digit of memory.

5. Press

appears. If you

MEM.

NAME?

do not want to put in a name, skip to
Step 7.

6. To enter a name, use t or s to select
the characters and or to move
the cursor.

Notes:

• Press s to see the characters in
reverse alphabetical order.

• You can hold down s or t to scroll
rapidly through the characters.

• If you make a mistake, move the
cursor over the error, then enter
the correct character, or press

DELETE

7. Press

to delete a character.

MEM

LOCATION?

.

appears.

8. Enter the memory location number
(01–20) where you want to store the
number. The handset beeps and

STORING

briefly appears.

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.) Peel the backing from the
sticker and attach it to the phone as
shown.

Repeatedly press t to see the char­acters in alphabetical order. (The
display shows uppercase letters
first, then lowercase letters, num­bers, and special characters.)

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

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Editing or Deleting a Memory
Number

1. Lift the handset. If appears,

TALK

press

2. Press

MEM-1 EDIT-0

and

3. Press

TION?

to turn it off.

FUNCTION

0

to select

appears.

4. Enter the memory location number
(01-20) for the number you want to
edit or delete. The display shows
the location number, name, and
phone number.

You can scroll through the

Note:

memory locations by pressing s or t.

To delete the selected number,

5.
down
beeps and

DELETE

No memory

To edit the numb er,

peatedly press
some or all of the number, then en­ter the new number (in reverse or­der) and press

To e dit t he nam e without edit-

Note:

ing the number, simply press
twice.

talk

DIAL MEMORY?

.

appear.

EDIT. LOCA-

hold

until the handset

appears.

again.

MEM

. Re-

to delete

MEM

press

DELETE

MEM

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 connect.

To enter a 2-second pause while storing
a phone number, press

PAUSE

P

ap-

.

pears. You can add more pause entries
for a longer pause.

Dialing a Memory Number

1. Lift the handset and press
appears.

MEM

2. Press

and enter the memory
location number (01-20) for the
number you want to dial.

TALK

, so

To edit the name,

use the s, t, ,
and keys as described in Step 6
of “Storing a Number and Na me in
Memory” on Page 17.

MEM

6. Press

STORING

.

briefly ap-

pears.

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You can also select a me mory number
before you press

TALK

. Press

MEM

then enter the desired location number,
or use s and t to scroll through the mem­ory locations. The display shows the lo­cation number, name, and phone
number. Then press

TALK

.

,

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Chain-Dialing Service Numbers

When calling special services (such as
alternate long distance or bank-by­phone), dial the service’s main n umber
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press
ber for the location where the additional
information is stored.

MEM

and enter the num-

Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers

Notes

:

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 the line to ex­plain the reason for your call.

USING A HEADSET

You can talk on the phone with hands-free
convenience using an optional headset
that ha s a
your local RadioShack store for a suit­able headset.

To connect the headset, pull open the
rubber cover marked on the side of
the handset, then insert the headset’s
plug into the jack.

3

/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact

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

VOLUME

•
trols the connected headset’s vol­ume.

• If you place the handset on the base
to recharge while the headset is
connected, be sure the handset
seats properly.

With a headset connected, you can
make or answer calls as usua l using t he
keys on the handset.

You can use a handset holder (available
from your local RadioShack store) to
hang the handset on your belt for greater
convenience.

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

on the handset also con-

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CALLER ID OPERATION

If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the
phone company sends information
about the call, as well as the time and
date, between the first and second rings
of every call you receive.

The ET-929 displays this information
when it receives a call, and it stores up
to 30 Caller ID records for later review. It
also shows if the name or number were
unavailable or blocked by the caller (see
“Caller ID Messages” on Page 21).

If you subscribe to Call Waiting with
Caller ID, you hear a tone through the
handset when a call comes in, then the
Caller ID record appears. To answer the
new call, press
previous call, press

FLASH

FLASH

. To resume the

again.

If the phone’s Caller ID memory be­comes full, any new call replaces the
oldest call record.

To scroll through the Caller I D records,
repeatedly press s or t.

call id

The first line of the record shows the
caller’s name, and the second line
shows the caller’s phone number. If the
name or number is longer than 12 char­acters, the display shows the first 12
characters, then, after about four sec­onds, the rest of the name or number
scrolls onto the display.

To see the date and time of a call, press

8

(

) while the Caller ID record is on the
display. The date, time, and record num­ber appear. To return to the record,
press again.

REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS

To review Caller ID records, press

ID

. The display shows th e total number
of records and the number of new
records, if any.

When is blinking, the ET-

Note:

call id

929 is busy. W ait f or t he b linking to s t op
before you press a button.

20

CALL

To see how many times a caller has
called, press

TC (9

) while the Caller ID
record is on the display. The name and
the total number of calls from that per­son appear. To return to the record,

TC

press

again.

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Caller ID Messages

Display Description

TOTAL CALLS

xx

NEW TOTAL

xx xx

Error

UNAVAI LABLE

OUT-OF -AREA

END

Appears when there
are no new Caller
ID records (ones
you have not re­viewed).

NEW

is the number
of new Caller ID
records.
the total of all Caller
ID records.

Appears when the
Caller ID in f or ma­tion was garbled, or
if there was an error
during the transmis­sion.

Appears if the call­er chose to block
sending Caller ID
information. Either
the name, the num­ber, or both were
blocked.

Appears if the call­er is not within a
Caller ID s e rv ic e ar ­ea, or during opera­tor-assisted calls or
calls made with a
credit card.

Appears when you
scroll before the first
or after the last Call­er ID record.

TOTAL

is

DIALING FROM A CALLER
ID RECORD

To dial a local number stored in a Caller
ID record, recall the record, then press

TA L K

. To dial a long distance number,
recall the record and press
before the displayed number), then

TALK

press

Notes:

• If a Caller ID record does not con­tain a phone number (if it was
blocked by the caller, for example)
you cannot dial from that record.

• If the stored number is long er than
16 digits, the phone sounds five
quick beeps when you press
does not dial it.

.

1

(1 appears

1

and

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STORING A CALLER ID
RECORD TO MEMORY

To store the name and number in a Call­er ID record into the phone’s memory,

MEM

recall that record, then press

CATION ?

memory location number (01–20), then
press
pears.

appears. Enter a two-digit

MEM

again.

STORING

LO-

.

briefly ap-

DELETING CALLER ID
RECORDS

You can delete Caller ID records individ­ually, or all at once.

To delete a single record, recall the
record, then hold down
least 2 seconds.

To delete all call records, press

ID

to display the total number of re cords,
then hold down
set beeps and
seconds).

22

DELETE

END

DELETE

until the hand-

appears (about 5

for at

CALLER

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your ET-929, but if you do, these

suggestions might help.

Problem Su

The phone does not work or
works poorly.

The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.

Low volume or unusual
sounds.

Severe noise interference. Keep the handset away from computers,

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected.

Be sure the battery pack in the handset is con­nected and charged.

Return the handset to the base for 5 seconds
to reset the security access-prote ction code.

Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical posi-

tion.
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 on the display.)

Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.

remote control toys, wireless microphones,
alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluo­rescent lights, and electrical appliances.

estion

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

Move to another location or turn off the source
of interference.

CHANNEL

Press
Hang up and redial the number.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure neither the handset’s nor base’s

antenna is touching a metal surface.
Return the handset to the base and recharge

the battery pack.

to change the channel.

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43-109 9.fm Page 24 Tue sday, August 17, 1999 4:19 PM

Problem Su

The handset battery pack
does not charge.

The handset does not ring or
receive a page.

You hear an error tone (five
short beeps) when you press

TALK

.

estion

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

Be sure the battery pack is connected cor­rectly.

Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the
Battery Pack” on Page 26).

Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack in the handset is con-

nected and charged.
Move the base away from other electrical

devices and sources of noise.
Check that the AC adapter is securely con-

nected.
Return the handset to the base for 5 seconds

to reset the security access-protection code.

If you still have problems, disconnect the ET-929. If other phones on t he same line
work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob­lem, take the ET-929 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack ET-929 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is an example of superior

design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your cord-

less telephone so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the ET-929 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the ET-929 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam­age battery packs, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the ET-929 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.

Handle the ET-929 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the ET-929 to work improperly.

Use only a battery p ack of the required size an d recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET-929’s electronic
parts.

Wipe the ET-929 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the ET-929.

Modifying or tampering with the ET-929’s internal components can cause a malfunc-

tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If

your ET-929 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for

assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask

you to disconnect your ET-929 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 9, the battery pack should last
about one year. If the battery pack does
not hold a charge for more than 2 hours
after an overnight charge, replace it with
a new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh 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 it for about
14 hours.

Note:

stored in memory, try to install and begin
charging the new battery pack within 3
minutes.

To avoid losing phone numbers

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

4. Replace the cover.

Cautions:

• You must use a replace ment battery
pack of the same size and ty pe.

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

• Do not open or m utilate 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.

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

2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap
and 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, place the battery pack into
the compartment, and refasten the
retainer strap.

26

Important:

chargeable nickel cadmium battery. 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
centers, and mail-back programs.

This product contains a re-

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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 in terference goes
away, your phone is causing it.

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

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

LIGHTNING

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

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

Try to eliminate the interference by:

• moving your phone away from the

receiver

• connecting your phone to an AC

outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver

• contacting your local RadioShack

store for help

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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 OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARI SING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN­CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, O R PROFIT OR A NY 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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