Radio Shack ET-598 User's Manual
Contents
1. 12 Setting the Dialing DO 14 Turning the Ringer On Off 14 Operation reu ILI 15 Handset Operation 15 Making a Call 1 aiite teret root dees ice vd es 15 Arniswering a dtu o 15 Changing the Channel 0 ceecceceeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeneaas 16 Speakerphone Operation Nt 16 Makirig a Gall 2 tr raider tee EROR E TERRE eO 16 Answering a Call iecit dele ce eed dee 16 USING PrNVacy ce ret E 17 Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume pp 17 Putting a Call on Hold areira 17 Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone 18 Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone 18 Making a Conference Call ae 19 Using Rodale it iis at et OE Ge 20 WSING ct ET 20 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line pp 20 Using the Paging Intercom Features pp 21 Memory Dialing 22 e eee nei nes 22 Storing a Number in Memory Nt 22 Entering a Pause cete 23 Dialing a Memory Number pp 23 Chain Dialing Service Numbers Ne 23 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ppp 23 Troubleshooting ereraa etre eerte tette I eee retine 24 Care and Maintenance2. eene nnne nennen nenne nnns 26 Replacing the Battery Pack Nt 27 The FOC Wants You to Know Ne 28 Lighting 28 E p EA t Pe VJ T 43 698a fm Page 6 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone 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 inter coms alarms and room monitors away from other cordless phones The base s location affects the hand set s range If you have a choice of several locations try each to see which provides the best performance MOUNTING CONNECTING THE PHONE To use both of the ET 598 s lines you must connect it to two separate tele phone lines Each of these lines must have its own phone number If you do not have two telephone lines contact your phone company to get a second line You can connect your telephone to a 2 line modular telephone jack using the supplied 2 line modular cord Or you can connect it to two separate 1 line modular telephone jacks using the supplied 2 line modular cord and a 1 line modular cord such as Ra dioShack Cat No 279 356 not sup plied Notes Two line and single line modular cords look alike
3. 43 698 Page Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM e Cat No 43 698A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 598 25 Channel 2 Line Cordless Telephone with Dual Keypads RadioShack VJ 43 698a fm Page 2 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 FEATURES Your RadioShack ET 598 25 Channel 2 Line Cordless Telephone with Dual Keypads lets you place and receive calls on two separate telephone lines It is designed to exacting standards that ensure reliability long life and outstanding performance lts features include Two Line Telephone System lets you easily handle two telephone lines at the same time You can also use both lines at the same time to make 4 way conference calls Dual Keypads a full set of keys on both the ET 598 s handset and base let you use either keypad to make and answer calls or program the phone s features Speakerphone lets you make or answer calls without using the hand set 25 Channels lets you change to an other channel during a call to reduce interference 20 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 20 numbers in memory 10 on the handset and 10 on the base for easy dialing Super CCT Noise Reduction Cir cuitry gives you sound clarity com parable to corded telephones Security Access Protection Code prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone l
4. 43 698a fm Page 27 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 e REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in Con necting and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 12 the battery pack should last about a year If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge replace it with a new 3 6 V 300 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 de scribed below then charge the battery pack for 14 hours before you use it Note To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory try to install and be gin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute after removing the old one 1 Remove the screw from the bat tery compartment cover on the bottom of the handset then press down and slide off the cover 2 Gently pull on the battery connec tor to disconnect it then remove the battery pack 3 Insert a fresh battery pack and plug its connector into the socket inside the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover and secure it with the screw Cautions You must use a replacement bat tery 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 bat tery pack Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching it with con
5. 30 p EA Sp i NS 43 698a fm Page 31 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM 31 p Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 32 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material 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 Ra dioShack 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 RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL 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 in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the
6. If you have two separate 1 line modular jacks plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the Mounting the Base TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug an Directly on the Wall other modular cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack To mount the base directly on the wall you need two wood screws not sup plied with heads that fit into the key hole slots on the bottom of the base 1 Drill two holes 315 16 he inches apart Then 2m thread a screw into S each hole letting the heads extend about 5 16 inch from the wall 3 If you have only a single 1 line modular jack plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 or into the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 SP NP 43 698a fm Page 11 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM 3 Plug the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack 4 Route the adapter and modular cords through both the upper and lower grooves on the bottom of the base Upper Grooves Lower s Grooves Note If you are using two modu lar cords route both through the appropriate grooves e 5 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights 6 Plug the other end s of the cord s into a modular line jack s 7 Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base do
7. handset is away from the base and you want to locate it or if you want to have a conversation between the handset and the base To page the base or handset press IN TERCOM Both the base and the hand set ring To answer the page press TALK or IN TERCOM on the handset or SPEAKER or INTERCOM on the base To end the intercom call press TALK or SPEAKER or INTERCOM on the hand set or the base or hang up the hand set During a call you can page someone at either the base or the handset to join the conversation Press INTERCOM The current call is put on hold When the person at the base or handset an swers tell them to press SPEAKER or TALK once to end the intercom call then CONF to join the conversation Notes The intercom does not operate if the called party is on a call If a call comes in during an inter com conversation either of the intercom parties can answer the call as they normally would Press TALK on the handset or SPEAKER on the base once to end the inter com call then press TALK or SPEAKER again to receive the incoming call 21 Sp VJ 43 698a fm Page 22 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 20 numbers in memory 10 in the handset s memory and another 10 in the base s memory then dial a stored number by pressing a one digit memory location number Notes Each number you store can be up to 16 digits
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET 598 25 Channel Two Line Cordless Telephone with Dual Key pads 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 7 fi 9 Keep the phone dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the phone gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the phone Modifying or tampering with the telephone s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate your telephone s warranty and void your FCC authori zation to operate it If your phone is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance If the trouble is affecting the phone lines the phone company might ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem Sp VJ
9. LOW indi cator briefly flashes then you can talk with both parties To start a 4 way conference call two outside lines handset and speaker phone first establish the 3 way con ference call then press either line button on the other keypad If you and someone else are already talking to an outside line using both the handset and speakerphone the per son at the handset should place the current call on hold press the vacant line button then make the call Then after the called party answers press INTERCOM After the person at the base presses SPEAKER to answer the intercom press CONF to join all four parties To end the conference call press TALK return the handset to the base or press SPEAKER on the base If you want to hang up one line and continue talking on the other press HOLD to put both lines on hold press the line button for the line you want to hang up then press the line button for the line you want to keep 19 KA EA VJ b 43 698a fm Page 20 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 USING REDIAL REDIAL P lets you quickly dial the last number dialed on either LINE 1 or LINE 2 When you hear a dial tone simply press REDIAL P Notes The redial memory is indepen dent for each keypad You can not redial a number you dialed on the handset keypad using REDIAL P on the base keypad and vice versa The redial memory holds up to 32 digits so you can redia
10. but are wired dif ferently To use the ET 598 s two lines use only the supplied two line modular cord to connect to a two line modular jack You can also use the ET 598 with a single 1 line modular jack If your phone wiring does not have a modular phone jack you can Update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Have the phone company update the wiring for you Note The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ14C for a two line baseboard jack or RJ14W for a two line wall plate jack Caution The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your ET 598 Use only the supplied adapter Sp VJ 43 698a fm Page7 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 Placing the Base on a Desk Top Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk shelf or table 1 If you have a single 2 line modular jack plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack Note When you make this con nection you should not connect another modular cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or phone operation will be erratic If you have two separate 1 line modular jacks plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug an other modular cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack e If you have only a single 1 line modular jack plug one end of the supplied modular cord in
11. the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 ST AZ Lower 7 Groove 43 698a fm Page 9 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM 2 Plug the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack 3 Route the adapter cord through both the upper and lower grooves and the modular cord s through only the upper groove on the bot tom of the base Upper Grooves Note If you are using two modu lar cords route both through the appropriate grooves 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights EN DES 5 Plug the other end s of the modu lar cord s into the wall plate jack and wall jack if appropriate then align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it Press and lift out the handset holder rotate it 180 then snap it back into place so it holds the handset T p EA Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 10 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM 7 Raise the base s antenna to a ver 2 f you have a single 2 line modular tical position and fully extend it jack plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack Note When you make this con nection you should not connect another modular cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or phone operation will be erratic
12. ION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Important Note Cordless phones such as your ET 598 require AC power to operate When the AC power is off you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using this phone To b f This symbol is intended to alert you 9 Le DE ces you to the presence of uninsulated dan should also have a phone that does gerous voltage within the product s not need AC power to operate not a enclosure that might be of sufficient cordless phone so you can still make magnitude to constitute a risk of and receive calls if there is an AC pow electric shock Do not open the product s case er failure This symbol is intended to inform Your telephone operates on standard you that important operating and radio frequencies as allocated by the maintenance instructions are in FCC Even though the access protec cluded in the literature accompany tion code prevents unauthorized use ing this product of your phone line it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequencies within a certain area to unintentionally intercept your conver sations and or cause interference This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless phone p EA NZ 43 698a fm Page 4 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Each device that you connect to t
13. adio 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 inter ference 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 electri cal circuit from the receiver Contacting your local Ra dioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence the FCC requires that you stop using your phone Some cordless phones operate at fre quencies 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 dam age from surges in telephone line and power line current This lightning pro tection meets or exceeds FCC re quirements 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 p Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 29 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM NOTES 29 p EA Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 30 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM
14. annel If you notice interference static or noise during a call press CH channel to find a clearer channel MEMO TONE INTERCOM CH CONF FLASH q o 8 UN RadioShack 25 CHANNEL SUPER The ET 598 changes to a different channel each time you press CH Note If the handset is too far away from the base the channel might not change Move closer to the base and try again SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION Making a Call To make a call using the speaker phone simply press SPEAKER The SPEAKER indicator and either the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator light on the base The indicator for the same line flashes on the handset as a reminder that the line is in use Use the base keypad to dial the desired number You can also press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to directly select the line you want to use If either indicator is flashing someone at the handset is using the line Press the line button whose indicator is not lit Answering a Call To answer a call using the speaker phone simply press SPEAKER or ei ther LINE 1 or LINE 2 whichever is flashing The SPEAKER indicator and the selected line indicator light The in dicator for the line in use flashes on the handset To end a speakerphone call simply press SPEAKER The SPEAKER and line indicators turn off Note When you receive an incoming call on a line while you are talking on the speakerphone on the other line the line indicator for th
15. at the handset Use the handset keypad to dial the de sired number OBATILOWO o LINE2 p 55 You can also press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to directly select the line you want to use If either indicator is flashing someone at the base is using that line on the speakerphone Press the line button whose indicator is not lit Answering Call To help you tell which line is ringing each line has a distinctive ring tone To answer a call simply lift the hand set If the handset is away from the base press TALK to answer the flash ing line The BATT LOW indicator and the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the handset light The indicator for the line in use flashes on the base To disconnect a call press TALK on the handset or place the handset on the base Notes If you press TALK to hang up and the phone does not disconnect hold the handset closer to the base then press TALK again When you receive an incoming call on one line while you are using the handset to talk on the other the handset does not ring but you hear a tone through the earpiece Place the current call on hold see Putting a Call on Hold on Page 17 then press the line button for the incoming call If you press the other line s button without first pressing HOLD the first call is disconnected KA EA VJ 43 698a fm Page 16 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 Changing the Ch
16. ce handset or base where the line was put on hold beeps every 15 seconds After 4 min utes the device beeps every 5 sec onds After 5 minutes the device sounds a long tone and disconnects the call To release a line from hold and contin ue your conversation press that line s button You can also release a call from hold by pressing TALK picking up the handset from the base or pressing SPEAKER on the base KA EA 2 NS 43 698a fm Page 18 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 You can use another phone the same line to pick up the call on hold but the device that put the line on hold still shows that line on hold After 5 minutes the line indicator turns off You can alternate between the two lines by pressing HOLD then the button for the desired line Notes If you press the other line s button without first pressing HOLD the first call is disconnected If you place the second line on hold the hold time restarts for the first line Both lines automatically disconnect after 5 minutes A call on hold does not automati cally disconnect as long as you are talking on the second line on the same device handset or speakerphone The hold time re starts when you hang up the sec ond line If you place both lines on hold and then press TALK pick up the handset from the base or press SPEAKER the line you dialed last is released from hold and the line you dialed fir
17. duct ing materials such as_ rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn Important This product contains a re chargeable nickel cadmium battery pack At the end of the battery pack s useful life it must be recycled or dis posed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste man agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area Some options that might be available are municipal curb side col lection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recy cling collection centers and mail back programs 27 p VJ 43 698a fm Page 28 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 THE FCC WANTS 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 this hap pens the phone company attempts to notify you in advance If advance no tice is not practical the phone compa ny notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a com plaint with the FCC Also the phone company can make changes to its lines equipment opera tions 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 in terruption of your telephone service Your phone might cause TV or r
18. e a new number in its place Or press MEMO twice then press the memory location number 0 9 you want to clear A tone sounds 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 press REDIAL P For a longer pause press REDAIL P additional times Dialing Number To dial number stored in the hand set s memory lift the handset from the cradle or press TALK When you hear a dial tone press MEMO and enter the memory location number for the num ber you want to dial To dial a number stored in the base s memory press SPEAKER When you hear a dial tone press MEMO and en ter the memory location number for the number you want to dial Chain Dialing Service Numbers 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 MEMO and the number for the memory location where the ad ditional information is stored Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service s number police department fire de partment ambulance and you choose to test the stored number make the
19. e incoming call flashes Place the current call on hold then press the line button for the in coming call Sp VJ 43 698a fm Page 17 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 Using Privacy While using the speakerphone you can talk to someone else in the room without the person on the other end of the phone line hearing your conversa tion Press and release PRIVACY dur ing the call The SPEAKER indicator flashes Press PRIVACY again to re sume your phone conversation The indicator lights steadily Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume Slide VOLUME on the right of the base to adjust the speakerphone s volume so you can hear the other party at a comfortable level PUTTING A CALL ON HOLD Press HOLD on either the handset or the base to put a call on hold While a call is on hold you can temporarily place the handset on the base or use the other phone line without discon necting the current call When you put call on hold at the base the base s HOLD indicator lights and the line indicator flashes on both the base and handset When you put a call on hold at the handset the hand set s BATT LOW indicator turns off and the line indicator flashes on both the handset and base The phone disconnects the call 5 min utes after you put it on hold However during those 5 minutes a series of beeps reminds you the call is on hold After 1 minute the devi
20. event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products 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 improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whic
21. h 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 UDZZ01503ZA 10A7 Printed in Hong Kong ANG EA
22. he phone line draws power from the phone line We refer to this power draw as the device s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN for your ET 598 is located 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 total is more than five your phones might not ring In rural ar eas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules Upon request you must provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are located on the bot tom of the base Note You must not connect your phone to any of the following coin operated systems party line systems most electronic key phone sys tems zm p Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 5 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM coNTENTS InStallatiOn 6 Sel ctirig a Location saith Ite Gd ee tn e Ere te ees 6 Mounting Connecting the Phone esses nennen 6 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ppp 7 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate 8 Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall 10 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack
23. he battery pack is connected cor rectly Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 27 qp E VJ 43 698a fm Page 25 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM Problem Suggestion Handset does not ring or Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical receive a page position Move the handset closer to the base Move the handset and base away from other electrical devices Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack The handset stops working or Fully extend the base s antenna and place works poorly during a call it in a vertical position Move the handset closer to the base Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged If the battery power is too low it does not have enough power to light the BATT LOW indicator If the base loses power while the handset is off of it the security access protection code might change Restore power to the base then place the handset back on the base and leave it there for a few seconds The call is too noisy Change channels or hang up and redial the number 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 prob lem take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance 25 VJ 43 698a fm Page 26 Friday August 13 1999 12 56
24. ine while the handset is off the base COM LOK ensures that other cordless phone users cannot use your phone line when the handset is on the base Redial lets you quickly redial the last number dialed Paging Two Way Intercom System sends a signal from the base to the handset so you can page someone or locate the handset if you have mis placed it If someone answers you can use the ET 598 like a two way inter com Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal so you can use the phone with special phone services such as Call Waiting Tone Pulse Dialing lets you use your phone with either type of service Quick Talk lets you quickly make or answer a call by simply lifting the hand set from the base Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved COM LOK and RadiShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation p Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 3 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture We recommend you record your phone s serial number here The num ber is on the bottom of the base RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Serial Number CAUT
25. l long distance as well as local num bers The redial memory also holds pause entries See Entering a Pause on Page 23 The redial memory does not store a flash entry or any digits you press after FLASH see Using Flash USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for spe cial services such as Call Waiting For example if you have Call Waiting press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call Press FLASH again to return to the first call Note If you do not have any special services pressing FLASH might dis connect the current call USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services such as bank by phone require tone signals If you have pulse service you can still use these special tone services by follow ing these steps 1 Be sure Pe eT is set to P 2 Dial the service s main number p EA VJ 43 698a fm Page 21 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 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 and press TALK on the handset or SPEAKER on the base The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode USING THE PAGING INTERCOM FEATURES You can use the ET 598 as a two way pager and intercom between the base and the handset This is useful if the
26. long You cannot dial a number stored in one memory location the base or the handset using the keypad on the other Storing a Number in Memory Notes If you wait more than 20 seconds between each key press an error tone sounds and the phone exits the programming mode To store a number in the base s memory start with Step 2 To store a number in the hand sets memory lift the handset If you hear a dial tone press TALK to turn it off Press MEMO The BATT LOW in dicator blinks on the handset or the SPEAKER indicator blinks on the base Enter the number and any TONE and PAUSE entries see Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line on Page 20 and Entering a Pause on Page 23 Note Each TONE or PAUSE entry uses one digit of memory Press MEMO then enter the mem ory location number 0 9 A sin gle tone sounds to indicate that the number is stored If the phone sounds five quick beeps you have made an entry error and the number was not stored Start again from Step 2 p VJ 43 698a fm Page 23 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM 5 For each stored number write the person s or company s name next to the appropriate location number on the supplied MEMORY direc tory sticker Use a pencil in case you want to change the number later Attach the sticker to the handset To erase a stored number simply stor
27. nd and listen for the dial tone set is off the base When you place the handset on the base and set RINGER 3 Press any number other than 0 to OFF the ET 598 does not ring when Note If your phone system re it receives a call However other quires that you dial an access phones connected to the same phone code 9 for example before you line still ring dial an outside number do not press the access code either If the dial tone stops that line has tone service If the dial tone continues that line has pulse service 4 Press LINE 2 listen for the dial tone and repeat Step 3 If you have tone service on both lines leave Pe eT set to T If you have pulse service on either line Set Pe eT to P pulse T7 VJ 43 698a fm Page 15 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 OPERATION Note You can use the keypad on ei ther the handset or the base to operate the ET 598 To use the speakerphone you must use the base s keypad to use the handset you must use the handset s keypad HANDSET OPERATION Making a Call To make a call using the handset lift the handset from the base and listen for a dial tone If the handset is away from the base press TALK and listen for a dial tone On the handset the BATT LOW indicator and a LINE indi cator 1 or 2 whichever line was dialed the last time light The indicator for the same line flashes on the base indicat ing that line is in use
28. r recharging the battery pack the phone might not work and you might hear an error tone If this happens return the handset to the base for a few seconds If the BATT LOW indicator does not flash and the phone does not work recharge the battery pack The battery charge might be too low to flash the indicator If the battery pack gets weak dur ing a call the handset sounds a beep every 30 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator flashes If this happens you must recharge the battery pack before you can make another call About once a month fully dis charge the battery pack by keep ing the handset off the base until the BATT LOW indicator flashes Otherwise the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month to make sure they are not dirty or tarnished Ln p Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 14 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM T SETTING THE DIALING TURNING THE RINGER MODE ON OFF Set Pe eT on the back of the base for You can turn the ringer on the base on the type of service you have If you or off Set RINGER on the back of the are not sure which type you have do base to the position you want this test 1 Set Pe eT to T tone The switch setting affects the ringer on the base only The handset s ringer is 2 Press SPEAKER then press LINE 1 always turned on as long as the ha
29. st remains on hold SWITCHING BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE To switch to the speakerphone while you are using the handset press HOLD on the handset then press SPEAKER or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the base To switch to the handset while you are using the speakerphone press HOLD on the base then lift the handset off the base Or if the handset is off the base press HOLD on the base then press TALK or LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the handset Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone If you make or answer a call using one keypad speakerphone or handset someone else can press the corre sponding line button on the other key pad and join the conversation p EA VJ 43 698a fm Page 19 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM e During the call one of you can hang up and the call can continue at the other keypad Note If you hear a high pitched noise from the base s speaker the handset and the base are too close together To talk with two parties using both out side lines see Making a Conference Call MAKING A CONFERENCE CALL Follow these steps to make a 3 way conference call 1 Place the first call on hold 2 Make or answer a call on the other line Note Be sure to wait until the other party answers when you make a call before proceeding to Step 3 If you press CONF before the other party answers the call might not be connected 3 Press CONF The BATT
30. test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods Also remain on the line to ex plain the reason for your call 23 T p B TROUBLESHOOTING T We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the fol lowing suggestions might help Problem Suggestion Low volume or unusual Someone has picked up another phone on the sounds same line Hang up the other phone Severe noise interference Keep the handset and base away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Press CH to change the channel Move to another location or turn off the source of interference The phone cannot be oper Fully extend the base s antenna in a verti ated at a useful distance from cal position the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface decreased Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack The phone does not work or Be sure the base s phone line cord and AC works poorly adapter are correctly and securely connected and the battery pack is connected and charged The handset battery pack Check the charging contacts on the hand does not charge set and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure t
31. to the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 or into the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 Plug the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack RIFON f L Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights EA NWA e eS 43 698a fm Page 8 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM 5 Plug the other end s of the modu Mounting the Base lar cord s into the modular on a Wall Plate jack s To make this connection you need a 2 line short modular cord such as Cat No 279 390 not supplied 1 If you have a single 2 line modular jack on the wall plate plug one aL end of a 2 line short modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack 6 Raise the base s antenna to a ver tical position and fully extend it Note When you make this con nection you should not connect another modular cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or phone operation will be erratic If you have a single 1 line modular jack on the wall plate and a modu lar wall jack close by plug one end of a short modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 then connect the supplied modu lar cord into the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 If you have only a single 1 line modular jack on the wall plate plug one end of a short modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 or to
32. wnward to secure it T 9v ANIA Sp NS 43 698a fm Page 12 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM 8 Press and lift out the handset CONNECTING AND holder rotate it 180 then snap it CHARGING THE back into place so it holds the handset BATTERY PACK The ET 598 comes with a recharge able nickel cadmium battery pack in stalled in the handset Before using your phone you must connect the bat tery pack then charge it for about 14 9 Raise the base s antenna to a ver hours tical position and fully extend it 1 Remove the screw from the bat tery compartment cover on the bottom of the handset then press down and slide off the handset s cover 2 Plug the battery pack s plastic connector into the phone s socket The connector fits only one way 3 Replace the cover and tighten the screw v VJ 43 698a fm Page 13 Friday August 13 1999 12 56 PM e 4 To charge the battery pack simply place the handset on the base The CHARGE indicator on the base lights Recharge the battery pack when the BATT LOW indicator flashes Sh o TAL y LINE 1 LINE 2 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 When you first use the phone after charging o
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