Radio Shack ET-908 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 43 1083 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM g Cat No 43 1083 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10 Number Speed Dialing Radie Shaek AG lt VJ F 43 1083 fm Page 2 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack ET 908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10 Number Speed Dialing uses advanced digital cordless telephone technology to give you superior sound quality It uses the recently allocated 900 MHz band which means less interference clearer sound and greater range than 46 49 MHz cordless telephones Its cordless operation lets you make or answer calls just about anywhere in your home or office Your phone s features include 900 MHz Operation provides better sound and less interference than many other cordless phones Digitally Encoded Signal prevents other people from picking up your phone s signal and listening to your conversations Security Access Protection Code changes each time you place the handset on the base to minimize the chances of other cordless phones us ing your phone line 10 Channels scans 10 channels frequency pairs used between the base and the handset and automati cally selects the one with the least in terference each time you make or receive a call and lets you change the channel during a call2. Out of Range Signal the handset beeps to let you know when you move out of the base s operating range 10 Number Speed Dialing lets you store up to 10 phone numbers in mem ory for easy dialing Paging System lets you send a sig nal from the base to the handset so you can page someone or easily locate the handset when it is away from the base Any Key Answer lets you press any key on the handset except OFF to answer an incoming call Digital Volume Control lets you adjust the volume of the sound you hear through the handset Programmable Ringer lets you se lect from four ringer types and turn the handset s ringer on or off Privacy prevents the person on the other end of the phone line from hear ing your conversation with someone in the room Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special phone services such as call waiting Redial lets you quickly dial the last number dialed 1995 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation Ea e Sp Zs S 43 1083 fm Page 3 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM Touch Tone DTMF or Pulse Dialing lets you use your phone with either type of dialing Hearing Aid Compatible lets you use this telephone with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch This phone has been tested and found to comply with all appli
3. indicator above TALK turns off before you make your selection press PROG again then repeat this step 3 When you hear the ringer type you want to use press to select it The indicator turns off 13 P Y 43 1083 fm Page 14 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM Turning On Off the Ringer The ET 908 s handset is preset to ring when a call comes in To turn off the ringer follow these steps 1 Press PROG The indicator above TALK flashes 2 Press then 5 Note If the indicator above TALK turns off before you complete this step press PROG again then repeat this step 3 Press again The ringer is now turned off To turn the handset s ringer on again simply follow the steps in Checking Setting the Ringer Type on Page 13 and select the desired ringer type Notes e If you turn off the ringer you can still make calls normally and you can still answer calls if you hear another phone on that same line ring see Operation on Page 15 If the handset s ringer is turned on and you press OFF while the handset is ringing the handset s ringer turns off for that call only then it automatically turns on about 5 seconds after the call ends See Making Answering Calls on Page 15 gp o gt o ANS 43 1083 fm Page 15 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM OPERATION 6 Important If you move the handset outside the base s range the handset will no
4. stops beeping Out of Range with a Call in Progress If you move the handset out of the base s range while a call is in progress the handset s CH indicator lights steadily the handset beeps quietly at 5 second intervals 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 CH indicator turns off the handset stops beeping and you can resume your phone conversation If you keep the handset out of the base s range for about 40 seconds or more the call is disconnected the TALK indicator turns off the CH indi cator begins to flash and the handset begins to beep at 30 second intervals When you move the handset back within range of the base again the in dicator turns off and the handset stops beeping 23 Sp Lis Y 43 1083 fm Page 24 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM P CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack ET 908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10 Number Speed Dialing 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 om Keep the phone dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids YN contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits Handle the phone gently and carefully Dropping it can damage its circuit boards and cases and cause it to work improperly Temperature extremes can shorten the
5. until PRIVACY LOW BATT turns on Then return the handset to the base and fully recharge the bat tery Some deeply discharged batteries take longer to charge If overnight charging is not sufficient try charging for up to 48 hours i 43 1083 fm Page 13 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM gt ANS SETTING THE PULSE TONE SWITCH Set PULSE TONE for the type of service you have If you are not sure which type you have do this test 1 Set PULSE TONE to TONE 2 Press TALK on the handset and listen for a dial tone The indicator above TALK turns on TALK 3 Press any number other than 0 If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave PULSE TONE set to TONE If the tone continues you have pulse service Set PULSE TONE to PULSE 4 To hang up either place the hand set on the base or press OFF on the handset ADJUSTING THE RINGER Checking Setting the Ringer Type The ET 908 is preset to use ringer type 1 To check or change the ringer type follow these steps 1 Press PROG The indicator above TALK flashes 2 Within 30 seconds press then press 1 4 one key after the other to hear the different ringer types The ET 908 sounds a different ringer type for each key Notes e To hear the currently selected ringer type press 0 anytime after you press during this step e If the
6. EDIAL USING HOLD To place a call on hold simply press HOLD The TALK indicator flashes to remind you that the call is on hold You and the other party cannot hear each other D O CD GD Gud HOLD To take a call off hold and resume your conversation simply press TALK The TALK indicator lights steadily again 16 Notes e You can lay the handset down on a flat surface or place it on the base after you place the call on hold If the handset is on the base anda call is on hold you can simply pick up the handset to take the call off hold USING PRIVACY To 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 PRIVACY LOW BATT indicator on the handset lights steadily O amp GD amp Q PRIVACY Press PRIVACY again to resume your phone conversation The indicator turns off o 6 v Ag wy o ANS 43 1083 fm Page 17 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM USING FLASH You can use FLASH 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 disconnecting the current call Press FLASH again to return to the first call DDP OOO Oo DETT ogg D gt e G amp D FLASH Note If you do not have any spec
7. EM memory to store the number in memory The phone sounds a chirping beep and all indicators turn off gt gt S OOO DETT O OO MEM To store additional numbers repeat Steps 1 4 for each number you want to store o Notes e To change a number in memory simply store a new one in its place To erase a number from memory repeat Steps 1 4 and skip Step 3 Write the memory location num ber and name associated with each stored phone number on the memory dialing card We recom mend you use a pencil in case you want to change the name later MEMORY DIALING Storing a Pause in Memory 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 add one or more 2 second pauses to a phone number you are storing in memory press HOLD at each point where a pause is needed y o ANS amp 43 1083 fm Page 20 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM Dialing a Stored Number To dial a number stored in memory when you hear the dial tone press MEM then the desired memory loca tion number 0 9 E GS Z O29 TEDE PEET O cD GD MEM Note If you select a memory location numb
8. Return the handset to the base to reset it The handset stops working or works Move the handset closer to the poorly during a call base Change channels Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged If the battery pack power is too low it does not have enough power to light the PRI VACY LOW BAT indicator Adjust the base s antenna so it stands straight up 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 Radio Shack store for assistance V AZ ki S 43 1083 fm Page 23 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM E OUT OF RANGE INDICATIONS If you move the ET 908 s handset out of the base s range the handset will not operate properly While it is out of range the handset sounds different alert tones and flashes various indica tors Note To turn off the out of range indi cations while the handset is out of range you can press TONE or any number key 0 9 You can press OFF to turn them back on again Out of Range with No Call If you move the handset out of the base s range when the handset is not in use the handset s CH channel in dicator flashes and the handset beeps quietly at 30 second intervals When you move the handset back within range of the base again the CH indica tor turns off and the handset
9. ay August 17 1999 2 17 PM gt ANS MOUNTING THE BASE 2 Plug one end of the supplied short ON A WALL modular cord into the TO TEL LINE jack then press the cord under the other recessed clip on the bot Using the supplied mounting bracket tom of the phone you can mount the ET 908 s base ona phone jack wall plate or directly on the wall To prepare the bracket for mounting twist off the tabs attached to the center of the bracket and press them securely into the holes on the narrow end of the bracket 3 Insert the tabs on the supplied mounting bracket into the slots on the bottom of the base Then press the bracket down until it snaps into place Mounting on a Wall Plate 1 Press the ET 908 s AC cord under the recessed clip directly below it on the bottom of the phone l or a G m wa sS p S al Bi P as 43 1083 fm Page 8 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM 6 4 Press the AC cord into the top and bottom grooves on the left side of the bracket press the modular aan cord into the center groove on the amp right side of the bracket then plug the modular cord into the modular 4 phone jack jj M 7 Plug the ET 908 s AC cord into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator turns on 8 For the best reception a
10. cable UL and FCC standards Important 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 908 For this reason the ET 908 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 so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure For your records we recommend you record the phone s serial number in the space below The number is located on the bottom of the base Serial Number Warning To prevent fire or shock haz ard 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 SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you A N to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the products enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are in cluded in the literature accompany ing this product Sp Lis VJ F 43 1083 fm Page 4 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Your telephone conforms to federal r
11. changes to a dif ferent channel each time you press the key CH Note You cannot change the channel while using HOLD USING MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 10 numbers in the ET 908 s memory then dial them at the press of a few buttons Note Each phone number can be up to 16 digits long Storing a Number in Memory Note You must complete Steps 1 3 within 30 seconds of each other If you do not the ET 908 sounds a long beep all indicators stop flashing and you must start over again at Step 1 1 Press PROG The TALK indicator flashes 2 Press the number key 0 9 of the memory location where you want to store the phone number 3 Enter the phone number you want to store up to 16 digits Notes e To store the last number you dialed you can simply press REDIAL e You can store special banking or telephone service numbers such as access codes or account numbers in memory 4 o ANS 43 1083 fm Page 19 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM e For security purposes we rec ommend that you do not store private numbers such as per sonal identification numbers or passwords e If you have pulse service and want to use tone dialing enter TONE at the appropriate place in the number sequence e To store one or more pauses in the memory number see Stor ing a Pause in Memory on Page 19 e Each pause or TONE entry counts as one memory digit 4 Press M
12. contacts on both the handset and base If the contacts are dirty or tarnished clean them with a pencil eraser If the handset is charged and the AC adapter is unplugged from the AC outlet or the AC outlet loses power the handset beeps inter mittently until power is restored to the base and the security access protection code is reset To turn off the handset sooner so it stops beeping press TONE or any number key 0 9 If the base loses AC power and the handset is away from the base place the handset on the base for a few seconds after AC power is restored This resets the security access protection code You can recharge the battery pack at any time but you must be sure to re charge the battery pack when the handset s PRIVACY LOW BATT indi cator lights PRIVACY LOW BATT gt gt gt a D If the battery pack will not hold a charge replace it We recommend you replace the battery pack about once a year Notes The first time you use your phone after charging a new or completely discharged battery the handset might not work or it might sound an error tone when you press TALK If this happens replace the handset on the base for about 5 seconds then try again About once a month fully dis charge the battery Otherwise it will lose its ability to fully recharge and you might have to recharge and replace it more often To fully discharge the battery keep the handset off the base
13. djust the base s antenna so it stands straight up 5 Line up the keyhole slots on the bracket with the studs on the wall On plate then slide the base down Ss Ay onto the wall plate until it is D S secure a eea Note If you want to remove the sup plied bracket after attaching it simply press in the tab on each side of the bracket and lift the bracket away from 6 Press up on the handset holder to the base remove it turn it over so its tabbed edge faces up then press it back down into its slot on the base gt ANS 43 1083 fm Page 9 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM Mounting Directly on the Wall Using a drill not supplied and the sup plied screws and spacers you can easily mount your ET 908 directly on the wall 1 At the desired mounting location drill two holes 315 16 inches apart one above the other ZA 35 16 2 Place a spacer over each screw then thread a screw into each wall hole until the screws head extends about 4 inch from the wall H lt o a NAAN 3 Press the ET 908 s AC cord under the recessed clip directly below it on the bottom of the phone 4 Plug one end of the supplied 7 foot modular cord into the TO TEL LINE jack then press the cord under the other recessed clip on the bottom of the phone 5 Insert the tabs on the supplied mountin
14. e changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to pre vent interruption of your phone service This equipment complies with the lim its for a Class B digital device as spec ified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equip ment might cause TV or radio interfer ence 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 Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV e Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local Radio Shack 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 protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements However lightning strik ing the phone lines can damage your phone Lightning damage is not common Nevertheless if you live in an area which has severe electrical storms we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage 25 Sp Lis S ES 43 1083 fm Page 26 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM NOTES 26 KA Zs P Y 43 1083 fm Page 27 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM 27 Sp Zs Y 43 1083 f
15. egulations 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 label on the base s back 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 phone 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 You must upon request provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are on the label on the base s back You must not connect your phone to any of the following e Coin operated systems e Party line systems e Most electronic key phone sys tems Note Your telephone operates on standard radio frequencies as allocat ed by the FCC Even though the ac cess protection code prevents unauthorized use of your phone line it is possible for other radio units operat ing on similar frequencies within a cer tain area to unintentionally intercept your conversations and or cause inter ference This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless phone Sp Zs Y 43 1083 fm Page 5 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM CONTENTS Installation srseniurei s
16. er that does not have a phone number stored in it the phone beeps once To continue press MEM again then press the correct memory location number Chain Dialing Service Numbers You can make a call using more than one of the ET 908 s memory locations This is called chain dialing Chain dial ing 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 informa tion is stored 20 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service s number police department fire de partment 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 Also remain on the line to ex plain the reason for your call o P N Page 21 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM e e ap TROUBLESHOOTING a We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the fol lowing suggestions might help Problem Solution Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up at another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Press to turn up the handset s volume Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to reset the internal security access protection code then
17. g bracket into the slots on the bottom of the base then press the bracket down until it snaps into place g NZ P as 43 1083 fm Page 10 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM EPs 6 Press the AC cord into the top and 9 Plug the ET 908 s AC cord into a bottom grooves on the left side of standard AC outlet The POWER the bracket press the modular indicator turns on cord into the top and bottom grooves on the right side of the bracket then plug the modular cord into a modular phone jack 10 For the best reception adjust the base s antenna so it stands straight up 7 Line up the keyhole slots on the bracket with the screws on the wall then slide the base down Note If you want to remove the sup onto the screws until it is secure plied bracket after attaching it simply f E press in the tab on each side of the N bracket and lift the bracket away from the base 8 Press up on the handset holder to remove it turn it over so its tabbed edge faces up then press it back down into its slot on the base o o ANS 43 1083 fm Page 11 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM PREPARATION 6 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK To install the supplied rechargeable battery pack place it on the battery compartment tracks then slide it up toward the antenna until it locks in place Note You must charge a new batter
18. ial phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE If you have pulse service you can tem porarily switch to sending tones for banking services or computer transac tions Dial the number as usual then simply press TONE at the appropriate place in the call to change to tone dial ing The phone automatically returns to pulse dialing when you end the call USING PAGE To send a page from the base to the handset press and release PAGE on the base The handset sounds five dis tinctive rings different than the ringer type for a normal call and the base s PAGE indicator lights steadily during each ring Vd Mel Notes To end a page before the fifth ring you can press either PAGE on the base or OFF on the handset The PAGE indicator turns off If the handset is in use when it receives a page it only rings once The handset rings when you send a page even if the ringer is turned off V gt o ANS 43 1083 fm Page 18 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM CHANGING CHANNELS The ET 908 continuously scans 10 channels frequency pairs used be tween the base and the handset and automatically selects the one with the least interference each time you make or receive a call If you notice interference during a call however you can repeatedly press CH channel to try and find a clearer channel The ET 908
19. life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts 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 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 Radio Shack 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 V VJ F 43 1083 fm Page 25 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM 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 The phone company normally attempts to notify you in advance If advance notice is not practical the phone company noti fies you as soon as possible and advis es 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 thes
20. m Page 28 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers Within this period bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God abuse misuse improper or abnormal usage faulty installation improper mainte nance lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or any repairs other than those provided by a Radio Shack Authorized Service Facility or transportation costs Radio Shack is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or profit or costs of removal installation or reinstallation EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the p
21. n set the ET 908 s base on a ae tion on Page 11 flat surface such as a desktop or counter top mount it on a modular jack wall plate or mount it directly on PLACING THE BASE ON the wall The base s location affects the phone s range If you have a A DESKTOP choice of several locations try each to see which one provides the best per formance Select a location that is Near an AC outlet Near a telephone line jack Away from electrical machinery electrical appliances and metal walls or filing cabinets Away from wireless intercoms alarms and room monitors 1 Plug one end of the supplied 7 If the phone line jack is not a modular foot modular cord into the TO TEL jack you must update the wiring You LINE jack on the back of the ET can convert the wiring yourself using 908 s base jacks and adapters available at your lo cal Radio Shack store Or you can let the phone company update the wiring 2 Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular phone line jack for you 3 Plug the ET 908 s AC cord into a standard AC outlet The POWER Notes indicator turns on e The phone company charges for 4 For the best reception adjust the the installation of the necessary base s antenna so it stands jacks straight up e The USOC number of the base board jack to be installed is RJ11C lt 43 1083 fm Page 7 Tuesd
22. sesssseiressrerrsssrrrrrssrrrnnssrns 17 Usma PAGE Soora aE a E OES 17 Changing Channels scssi scat siciiiarin riai E a 18 Using Memory Dialing aei Eae E E E E T T E 18 Storing a Number in Memory n sssssessssseisssssiisssrerrrssrirrrssrirrnnsriinnssrrennent 18 Storing a Pause in Memory ssesssssssssisssseissseerrsssrirrsssrirrsssinnrnntnnnnnsrnn 19 Dialing a Stored NUMDEDS 0 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeaeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaas 20 Chain Dialing Service Numbers eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 20 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 TrOUDIOSNOOUING i2ccecccieddecce ci cececccect tectencch calecscads tl ccdeadeeldececcctivecacahivdsscccted iaai 21 Out of Range Indications osian aiek a ai a daai aa 23 Out of Range with No Call siesoinrenpi ienn E EEE 23 Out of Range with a Call in Progress eeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 23 Care and Maintenance ccsseeccesesseeeeeeseseeeeeesenseeeeeseeeneeeensenseeeensneeneeeensenseeees 24 The FOC Wants You to KNOW sisiiissriiris sriid reiiani ieai eiiiai iaid eas 25 LiG a ere a a A E A ATT a ATAN 25 e a 4 KA Zs ANZ 43 1083 fm Page 6 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM ki INSTALLATION SELECTING A After you mount the phone you LOCATION must install the battery pack and charge it for 24 hours before you use it the first time See Prepara You ca
23. t operate properly and a call in progress might be disconnected see Troubleshooting on Page 21 MAKING ANSWERING CALLS To make a call simply lift the handset and press TALK When you hear the dial tone dial the desired phone num ber or memory number see Using Memory Dialing on Page 18 TALK To answer a call if the handset is on the base simply lift the handset and begin your conversation To answer a call if the handset is not on the base press any key on the handset except OFF before speaking o Notes e Both the IN USE indicator on the base and the TALK indicator on the handset flash when you receive a call and light steadily while the handset is in use CHARGE If the handset s ringer is turned on and you press OFF while the handset is ringing the handset s ringer turns off for that call only then it automatically turns on about 5 seconds after the call ends To turn the handset s volume up or down during a call press or on the side of the handset To end a call place the handset on the base or press OFF The IN USE indica tor on the base and the TALK indicator on the handset turn off y AW Y F amp 43 1083 fm Page 16 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM USING REDIAL To redial the last number dialed press TALK to get a dial tone then press RE DIAL The phone automatically dials the last number dialed R
24. try again Severe noise interference You might be moving out of range see Out of Range Indications on Page 23 Move the handset closer to the base or relocate the base Keep the handset away from com puters remote control toys wire less microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluores cent lights and electrical appli ances 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 useful distance from the base stands straight up because the signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has decreased Return the handset to the base and recharge the battery Be sure neither antenna is touch ing a metal surface 21 V VJ F S 43 1083 fm Page 22 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 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 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 Handset doesn t ring or receive a The battery pack might be weak page Charge the battery pack on the base for 15 24 hours Be sure the handset s ringer is turned on Adjust the base s antenna so it stands straight up Move closer to the base Move the base away from noise sources
25. unun iraia da aaa a aini REE AENA ceacddveesetetestesaecccterss 6 Selecing a LOCATION cctsh vedere ieee iee ee era E EEEE EEEREN rE 6 Placing the Base on a Desktop ssssssssssssssssesssrnnesssnnnesrrnnnerrnenneerninneeseenneeennnnene 6 Mounting the Base on a Wall seesesssssesseesiresseerrsssrrrrsssrirnnssrirrnssrinnnnnrnnn 7 Mounting on a Wall Plate ceiien E T 7 Mounting Directly on the Wall eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeaeeeeeseaaees 9 Preparation oao O A O 11 Installing the Battery Pack sreimeira reiia eani a O A E ENE 11 Charging the Battery Pack 0 0 ecceceeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeaeeeeenaas 11 Setting the PULSE TONE SWiItch nares eee eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeneaas 13 Adjusting the Ringer ccccsessseeceeeeesceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaaeeeeseeaaeeeeseeaaaeeeeeseaaeeeeeses 13 Checking Setting the Ringer Type ceeeeesecceeeeeneeeeeseeneeeeeeeenaeeeeeseaas 13 Turning On Off the Ringer eeeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeteaeeeeeee 14 Operation sorniera aeaaaee etek ded Wee EAE KEAR EA FARE AAA AEEA 15 Making Answering Calls ccccceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeenaaeeeeseeeaaeeeeesaas 15 Using REDIAL iiinn dei nee teddies taeda 16 Using HOLD 00 ite ante iin ire nines 16 Using PRIVACY tases ok ot eae ek eR ee at athe 16 Using FLASH Geradi a pa Ana ANAU ANAA AAE io ae a AAA RIANA NA aA Ai 17 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line essssseeses
26. urchaser There will be charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid one 1 year warranty period This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We Service What We Sell 9 94 RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 11A5 Printed in Hong Kong KA Zs
27. y pack at least 24 hours before you use it the first time When the handset s battery pack no longer recharges replace the battery pack You can order a replacement battery pack from your local Radio Shack store To remove the battery pack press the tab on the back of the handset slide the battery pack down away from the antenna until it stops then lift it up to remove it Note The phone uses one recharge able nickel cadmium battery pack At the end of the battery s useful life it must be recycled or disposed of prop erly 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 curbside collection drop off boxes at retailers recycling collection centers and mailback pro grams CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack at least 24 hours before you use the ET 908 the first time or when you replace the battery To charge or recharge the battery simply place the handset on the base The CHARGE indicator lights CHARGE Indicator y o ANS 43 1083 fm Page 12 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM Notes If the CHARGE indicator does not light or blinks continuously when you place the handset on the cra dle be sure the battery and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected Also check the charg ing
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