Radio Shack ET-927 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. e o USING MUTE The MUTE button on the handset lets you talk to someone else in the room without the person on the other end of the phone line hearing your conversa tion Press MUTE during the call The BATT LOW indicator on the handset lights steadily Illus Press MUTE again to resume your phone conversation The BATT LOW in dicator turns off USING FLASH You can use FLASH on the handset to produce a switchhook signal for special phone services such as Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting press FLASH to take an incoming call without discon necting the current call Press FLASH again to return to the first call illus make sure all button labels are visible Note If you do not have any special phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call e 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 services With T P set to P just press when you want to begin sending tones Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals When you hang up the phone automatically resets to the pulse mode illus o e ah 43 1097a fm Page 16 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L SPECIAL FEATURES o MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 20 numbers of up to 16 digits each in the ET 927 s memory then dial them with the press of a few butto2. 43 1097a fm Page 1 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM S Cat No 43 1097 A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 927 Digital Spread Spectrum 900 MHz Cordless Telephone RadioShack e gt Bi 43 1097a fm Page 2 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM 7 FEATURES Your RadioShack ET 927 Digital Spread Spectrum 900 MHz Cordless Telephone uses advanced digital cordless technol ogy to give you superior sound quality It uses the 900 MHz band which means less interference and clearer sound and greater range than 46 49 MHz cordless telephones lts cordless operation lets you make or answer calls just about anywhere in your home or office An optional headset jack lets you con nect a headset to the handset for hands free conversation perfect for when you are working in the yard or garage Its features include 900 MHz Operation provides better sound and less interference than many other cordless phones 3 5 Hour Talk or 7 Day Standby Time lets you talk for 3 5 hours or keep the phone off the base for 7 days without re charging with a fully charged battery pack Digitally Encoded Signal prevents other people from picking up your phone s signal and listening to your con versations Two Way Intercom Paging System lets you send a signal from the base to the handset or from the handset to the base so you can page some
3. e Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and properly Do not burn or bury it Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Swallowing battery parts can be fatal mi o cP 43 1097a fm Page 25 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L o THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line the phone company can temporarily discon tinue your service The phone company normally attempts to notify you in ad vance lf 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 equipment opera tions or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone The phone company normally notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interrup tion of your phone service This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV
4. Use outlets on different electrical cir cuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists LIGHTNING Your phone has built in protection cir cuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone line current These pro tection circuits meet or exceed FCC re quirements However lightning striking the phone lines can damage your phone Lightning damage is not common Nev ertheless if you live in an area which has severe electrical storms we sug gest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of dam age 25 z H ZI 43 1097a fm Page 26 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM NOTES 26 4 I gt In 43 1097a fm Page 27 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM 27 As w Ea 43 1097a fm Page 28 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 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 N
5. so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure e Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause inter ference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interfer ence the base of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR ah 43 1097a fm Page 4 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L ae READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Your telephone conforms to federal reg ulations and you can connect it to most telephone lines However each device you connect to the 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 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 total is more than five three in rural areas your phone might not ring If ringer operation is impaired re move a device from the line FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are on the label on the bottom of the base You must not connect your phone to any of the following coin operated systems e party line systems most electronic key phone systems L L ah 43 1097a fm Page 5 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM CONTENTS Mestallan oaa E NE a
6. the BATT LOW indicator flashes Within about 10 minutes the phone will automatically disconnect Re charge the battery pack 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 secu rity code place the handset on the base If it was the handset that lost power leave the handset on the base to charge the battery pack About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the BATT LOW indicator turns on Otherwise it loses its ability to fully recharge and you might have to recharge and replace it more often ae SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set T P Tone Pulse for the type of ser vice you have If you are not sure which type you have do this test after the bat tery pack is fully charged 1 Set T P on the back of base to T Illus 2 Press TALK and listen for a dial tone Illus 3 Press any number other than 0 Note If your phone system requires that you dial an access code 9 for example before you dial an outside number do not press the access code either If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave T P set to T If the tone continues you have pulse rotary service Set T P to P 4 To hang up either place the handset on the base or press TALK so the TALK indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on th
7. a headset jack on top This jack allows you to connect a headset for hands free conversation perfect for when you are working in the yard or garage A handset holder carries the handset for you while you use the headset Headsets and handset holders are available at your lo cal RadioShack store Follow these steps to use a headset 1 Place the ET 927 s handset in the handset holder illus of handset in holder 2 Insert the headset s s2 inch 2 5 mm plug into the jack on the top of the handset Illus e L ZI 43 1097a fm Page 19 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L 3 Place the headset on your head with the earpiece over either ear and adjust the microphone boom until it is about even with your chin illus enlarge to fill space 4 Clip the handset on your belt illus don t show back of clip it would not be visible if it was attached to a person s belt 5 Make or receive calls as you would normally 1 sonn Page 20 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM e TROUBLESHOOTING a We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the follow ing suggestions might help Problem Solution Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Press VOLUME A on the handset to turn up the handset s volume Noise interference Return the handset to the cradle
8. allow the outside line time to connect To add one or more 2 second pauses to a phone number you are storing in memory press REDIAL at each point where a pause is needed Note Each pause entry counts as one digit in memory o Al 43 1097a fm Page 17 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L o Dialing a Stored Number To dial a stored number when you hear the dial tone press MEM then the de sired memory location number 01 20 Chain Dialing Service Numbers You can make a call using more than one of the ET 927 s memory locations This is called chain dialing Chain dialing is useful for dialing special services such as alternate long distance or bank by phone When calling special services dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEM and the number for the memory location where the additional information is stored Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service s number police department fire depart ment ambulance and you want to test the stored number make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods Al so remain on the line to explain the rea son for your call USING THE INTERCOM You can use the ET 927 as a two way pager and intercom between the base and the handset This is useful if the handset is away from the base and you want to locate it or if you
9. and Maintenance ccceeceesseeeeeeeeeeecaeseseeeeeesaeeeseneeeeseeeeseaeeenseeaesseesensnenenss 23 Replacing the Battery Pack cccecceeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesseeseeeeeseeeeeeeenennees 24 The FCC Wants You to KNOW ccc cceceeeeeneeseeeeeeeaeeseeeeeecaaeeeeeeeeeseaeeeteneeeeaas 25 LODIG meore tana ce A ieee event sede eee ele Sa ed le el asl A 25 43 1097a fm Page 6 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM 7 INSTALLATION ae INSTALLING THE HANDSET S ANTENNA Insert the antenna into the illus hole on the top of the hand set then twist the antenna clockwise until it is secure SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk top or mount it on a wall plate or directly on a wall Select a location that is near an AC outlet near a telephone line jack 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 phone s range If you have a choice of several lo cations try each to see which provides the best performance Notes Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack If your phone line jack is not a modu lar 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 o
10. ring or receive Be sure the handset s ringer is turned on a page Adjust the base s antenna so it stands straight up Move closer to the base Move the base away from noise sources The battery pack might be weak Charge the battery pack by placing the handset on the base for 15 24 hours Return the handset to the base to reset the security code The handset stops working or works Move the handset closer to the base poorly during a call Adjust the base s antenna so it stands straight up 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 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 o oe EJ e 43 1097a fm Page 22 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L OUT OF RANGE INDICATIONS If you move the ET 927 s handset out of the base s range the handset will not operate properly If you move the handset out of the base s range when the handset is not in use the handset s BATT LOW indicator flashes and the handset beeps twice at 16 second intervals When you move the handset back within range of the base again the out of range indications stop If you move th
11. N A T E causcuees 6 Installing the Handset s Antenna ssessssssssssrnessrrnesrnnnnesrnnnnesrnnnnnsnnnnnnrnnnnennnnnnne 6 Selecting a Location eeeeececececeeeeeeeeeeeceenecesaeeeeeeeeeeaaaeseeneeesaaeesseneeeseaeeeseaeessaees 6 Preparation sosia E AT EE A 11 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack s sssssseesseessseessessressrresrrnesrrnssns 11 Setting the Dialing Mode ecceceeeeeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeesaeeeteaaeeseeeeeesaeetsaes 12 Adjusting the RNgErS iano n ea a EEE AE a EAEE A 13 0 f FL 1 Naan EE E E E E ee EEE REET 14 Making Answering Calls ccccccccceececeeeeceseeeeeeeeeeecaeeeseneeecaeeeeeaeeseeeeeseaeeenaees 14 Adjusting the Volume sesedenesnera a R E E N 14 Sits REDIAL gorane a a R 14 Using MUTE soaren a E A ATTE E AEE ETAS 15 USMO FLASH teciui e eh een sees a 15 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line c cececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeessaeeteneees 15 Special Feat reS urren cesses desc wwe cceeresssedesencdeescevercacadecctedvencdercoverd nuoi eap aeina disuse 16 Memory Dialing serenana N E EN EN E A a 16 Using he METCO ean a a E E EAE A AE E ASERS 17 Using an Optional Headset ccccceeeeseeceeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeeeneeeseaeeeseaeeseeeeeeseaeeeeaees 18 Troubleshooting eecceeeseeeeeeeenseeeeeeensneeeeeeeenseeeeeeensaneeseeenseceeeeensseeeeeeeenseeeeeeeenens 20 Out of Range Indications eccccceseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeaaeeseneeeetaeeseaes 22 Care
12. O 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 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 th
13. a OPERATION ae MAKING ANSWERING CALLS To make a call lift the handset and press TALK When you hear the dial tone dial the number illus add callout to TALK indicator To answer a call when the handset is on the base just lift the handset and begin your conversation To answer a call when the handset is not on the base press any key on the handset before speaking Both the IN USE indicator on the base and the TALK indicator on the handset flash when you receive a call and the TALK indicator lights steadily while the handset is in use To end a call place the handset on the base or press TALK so the TALK indica tor on the handset turns off Important If you move the handset out side the base s range about 550 feet the handset will not operate properly and a call in progress might be discon nected see Troubleshooting on Page 20 14 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME The handset s VOLUME control lets you set the volume you hear through the handset to one of four levels Illus To turn the volume up or down during a call repeatedly press VOLUME A or V on the handset The ET 927 beeps once each time you press VOLUME A or V When you reach the highest or lowest volume level the ET 927 beeps three times USING REDIAL To redial the last number dialed press REDIAL when you hear the dial tone Illus L L lt I 43 1097a fm Page 15 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L
14. dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the phone gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Bat teries can leak chemicals that damage your phone s electronic parts Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Modifying or tampering with the phone s internal components can cause a malfunc tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your phone is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines the phone company can ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem 23 o cP WB 43 1097a fm Page 24 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM E T e REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in Connect ing and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 11 the battery pack should last about one 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 6V 600 mAh battery pack that has a connector which fits the socket in the battery compartment You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShac
15. e 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 which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 08A99 Printed in China As
16. e base turn off gt lt a e i y 43 1097a fm Page 13 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L o ADJUSTING THE RINGERS The ET 927 s handset and base each have four different ringer tones You can set the base s and handset s ringer tone or turn off the ringer on either or both Turning On Off the Ringers To have the base ring when a call comes in set RINGER ON OFF on the back of the base to ON Illus To have it not sound set RINGER ON OFF to OFF To have the handset ring when a call comes in set RINGER ON OFF on the handset s left side to ON location of handset s RINGER ON OFF set to ON To have it not sound set RINGER ON OFF to OFF Note Even if you turn off the ringer on the handset or base you can still make calls using that keypad and you can still answer calls if you hear another phone on that same line ring see Operation on Page 14 Setting the Ringer s Volume To adjust the ringer s volume when the phone is not in use repeatedly press VOLUME A or on the handset Checking Setting the Ringer Tone The base and handset are both preset to use the same ringer tone 1 To change or hear the different tones press FLASH then 1 2 3 or 4 when the phone is not in use The last number button you pressed is the tone you will hear add illus of FLASH z H ZI 43 1097a fm Page 14 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L
17. e handset out of the base s range while a call is in progress two beeps sound through the earpiece every 3 4 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator flashes and you and the other party cannot hear each other If you move the handset back within the base s range within 30 seconds the out of range indications stop and you can resume your phone conversation If you keep the handset out of the base s range for 30 seconds or more two beeps sound through the earpiece every 3 4 seconds and the BATT LOW indica tor flashes After 30 seconds the call is disconnected the handset beeps twice every 16 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator keeps flashing When you move the handset back within range of the base again the out of range indica tions stop 22 gt H S lt I 43 1097a fm Page 23 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET 927 Digital Spread Spectrum 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years Keep the phone dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments Tem perature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage bat teries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the phone away from
18. es such as Call Waiting Redial lets you quickly dial the last number dialed Hearing Aid Compatible lets you use this telephone with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch Three Mounting Options let you place the phone on a desk top or mount it on a wall plate or directly on a wall This phone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards 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 SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case AN This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying this product A Important e Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate When AC power is off you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your ET 927 For this reason the ET 927 should not be your only telephone To be safe you should also have a phone that does not require AC power to operate not a cordless phone
19. f the jack to be installed is RJ11C RJ11W if you want to mount it on a wall plate Power the ET 927 using the supplied 9V 500 mA AC adapter Cautions You must use a Class 2 N power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 500 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the ET 927 s DC 9V jack The supplied adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the phone or the adapter Always connect the AC adapter to the ET 927 before you connect it to AC power When you finish discon nect the adapter from AC power be fore you disconnect it from the phone Placing on a Desk Top 1 2 e Push in the two tabs on the top of the mounting bracket then lift off just the upper part of the bracket illus enlarge to fill space Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on L y Y w 43 1097a fm Page 7 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L the back of the base route the adapter cord through the strain relief slot and the hole on the bracket then push in the mounting bracket s upper end to click the bracket into place illus label strain relief 3 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the phone line jack on the back of the base Illus 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet Illus 5 Plug the modular cord s other end into a mod
20. for a few seconds to reset the security access pro tection code then try again You might be moving out of range see Out of Range Indications on Page 22 Move the handset closer to the base or relocate the base Keep the handset away from computers remote controlled toys wireless micro phones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move to another location or turn off the source of interference The phone cannot be operated at a Adjust the base s antenna so it stands useful distance from the base straight up because the signal becomes weak or noisy the handset s range has Be sure neither antenna is touching a decreased metal surface Return the handset to the cradle and re charge the battery pack ba H 4 43 1097a fm Page 21 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM Problem Solution The phone does not work or works Be sure the base s phone line cord and poorly AC adapter are correctly and securely connected If that does not help unplug the base s AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the handset s battery pack Wait 3 minutes then reconnect the battery pack and plug the AC adapter back into the AC outlet The handset battery pack does not Check the charging contacts on the charge handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser The handset does not
21. handset however the battery pack will not fully charge in this position When you first use your phone after charging or recharging the battery pack the handset might not work or it might sound an error tone when you press TALK If this happens place the handset on the base for about 5 seconds then try again If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the cradle be sure the battery pack and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected illus of indicator location Also check the charging contacts on both the handset and base If the contacts are dirty or tarnished clean them with a pencil eraser illus of contacts location If the battery and AC connections are correct and secure and the charging contacts are clean the bat tery might be fully charged This is not a malfunction 11 L e L lt I w 43 1097a fm Page 12 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L 12 a If the phone stops operating prop erly check the base s phone line cord and AC adapter connections If the connections are secure but the phone still does not work unplug the base s AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the handset s battery pack Wait 3 minutes then reconnect the battery pack and plug the AC adapter back into the AC outlet The phone should operate properly If the battery pack becomes weak the handset sounds a short beep every 16 seconds during a call and
22. it illus show modular cord already connected Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet Illus For the best re ception raise the base s antenna to a vertical position Illus H lt I z WB 43 1097a fm Page 9 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM Mounting Directly on the Wall For this mounting method you need two wood screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket 1 At the desired mounting She location drill two holes ml 3 5 16 inches 100 mm apart Then thread a screw into each hole 3 s letting the heads extend about 16 inch 5 mm from the wall i 2 Push in the two tabs on the top of the mounting bracket then lift off the entire bracket add illus like that below Step 1 of previous section 3 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the phone line jack on the back of the base Then press the cord into the center groove on the bottom of the base Illus e 4 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the base route the cord through the strain relief slot then press the cord into the groove on the bottom of the base illus label strain relief Position the mounting bracket with the narrow end on top Insert the two tabs at the top of bracket into the matching slots on the base s back near the jacks Illus Press the tw
23. k store Install the new battery pack as de scribed here then charge the battery pack for 24 hours Note To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory try to install and begin charging the new battery pack within about 2 minutes 1 Press down and slide off the hand set s battery compartment cover Illus 2 Gently pull out the battery connector to disconnect it then remove the battery pack 3 Insert a fresh battery pack and plug its connector with the flat side up into the socket inside the battery compartment The connector fits only one way 4 Replace the cover 24 e Cautions e Use only a replacement battery pack of the required type 3 6V 600 mAh rechargeable battery pack Be careful not to short the battery pack with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn Important This phone s battery pack uses nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries At the end of a nickel cadmium battery s useful life it must be re cycled or disposed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste management authorities for infor mation on recycling or disposal pro grams in your area or call 1 800 843 7422 Some options that might be avail able are municipal curbside collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collec tion centers and mail back programs Warnings
24. ns Storing a Number Notes e You must complete these steps within 30 seconds of each other If you do not the ET 927 sounds a long beep all indicators stop flash ing and you must start over again at Step 1 You can store special banking or telephone service numbers such as access codes or account numbers in memory but for security pur poses we recommend that you do not store private numbers such as personal identification numbers or passwords in memory 1 Press MEM memory on the hand set The TALK indicator on the handset and IN USE indicator on the base flash Illus 2 Enter the number you want to store Notes e If you have pulse service and want to send tone signals press e at the appropriate place in the sequence of numbers e Each or pause entry see Storing a Pause counts as one digit in memory 3 Press MEM then press the number key 01 20 of the memory location where you want to store the number The ET 927 beeps twice and stores the number Notes e To change a number in memory store a new one in its place e To erase a number from memory repeat Steps 1 and 3 skipping Step 2 Storing 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
25. o tabs at the bottom of the bracket into the matching slots on the back of the base to lock the bracket into place f 43 1097a fm Page 10 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L 6 Align the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket with the screws on the wall then slide the base down ward to secure it Illus 7 Plug the ET 927 s AC cord into a standard AC outlet Illus 8 Plug the long modular cord into a modular phone line jack illus like that below Step 5 of previous section 9 For the best reception raise the base s antenna to a vertical position H 4 43 1097a fm Page 11 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L PREPARATION ae CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The ET 927 comes with a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected Before us ing your phone you must connect the battery pack then charge it for about 24 hours 1 Slide off the handset s battery com partment cover Illus 2 Insert the battery pack s connector with its flat side up into the phone s socket The connector Zus fits only one way 3 Replace the cover To charge the battery pack place the handset on the base Recharge the battery pack when the BATT LOW indicator on the handset lights add illus of indicator location Notes e You can hang the handset face up on the base if it is wall mounted using the slot on the back of the
26. one or eas ily locate the handset when it is away from the base If someone answers you can use the ET 927 as a two way inter com 20 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 16 digits in each of 20 mem ory locations for easy dialing Digital Volume Controls let you ad just the volume of the sound you hear through the handset and the base Out of Range Signal the handset beeps twice to let you know when you move out of the base s operating range Security Access Protection Code changes each time you place the hand set on the base to minimize the chanc es of other cordless phones using your phone line 20 Channels scans the 20 frequency pairs used between the base and the handset and automatically selects a clear channel each time you make or re ceive a call Any Key Answer lets you press any key on the handset to answer an incom ing call Programmable Ringers let you se lect from four ringer types and turn the ringer on or off at both the handset and the base 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation e e y i i 43 1097a fm Page 3 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM o Mute prevents the person on the oth er end of the phone line from hearing your conversation with someone in the room Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special phone servic
27. ular phone line jack Illus a e ae 6 For the best reception raise the base s antenna to a vertical position Illus Mounting on a Wall Plate 1 Push in the two tabs on the top of the mounting bracket then lift off the entire bracket illus enlarge to fill space 2 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the phone line jack on the back of the base then press the cord into the center groove on the bottom of the base Illus 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the base Then route the cord through the strain relief slot 7 f a H S Al 43 1097a fm Page 8 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM and press the cord all the way down 6 Plug the modular cord s other end into the cord groove on the bottom of the base illus label strain relief Position the mounting bracket with the narrow end on top Route the short modular cord through the cen ter hole of the bracket and insert the two tabs at the top of the bracket into the matching slots on the base s back near the jacks Illus Press the two tabs at the bottom of the bracket into the matching slots on the back of the base to lock the bracket into place Illus into the wall plate s modular phone line jack Illus Align the keyhole slots on the bracket with the studs on the wall plate then slide the base downward to secure
28. want to have a conversation between someone with the handset and someone at the base Notes e If a call comes in during an intercom conversation the person using the handset can answer the call but the intercom call is disconnected If the handset is in use when it receives a page the person using the handset hears one quiet ring over the phone Paging from the Base to the Handset To send a page from the base to the handset press PAGE on the base The handset beeps twice per second for 15 seconds The base s PAGE indicator flashes while the handset beeps illus add callout to PAGE indicator H lt I 43 1097a fm Page 18 Tuesday August 31 1999 10 01 PM L a ae To answer a page at the handset press INTCM Begin your conversation after the INTCM indicator on the handset lights steadily Illus To end an intercom call press PAGE on the base or INTCM on the handset All indicators turn off Paging from the Handset to the Base To send a page from the handset to the base press INTCM on the handset The base sounds two short beeps and auto matically answers the handset s page whether or not anyone is there Begin your conversation after the INTCM indi cator lights steadily on the handset To end an intercom call press PAGE on the base or INTCM on the handset All indicators turn off 18 USING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET Your ET 927 s handset is equipped with
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