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Radio Shack ET-687 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 3 To answer the page press INTCM on the handset or INTERCOM on the base then press CONF To end the conference call press LINE 1 and LINE 2 on one keypad then press LINE 2 on the other keypad To hang up one line and continue talking on the other press the line button that you want to hang up Note You can also make a conference call using both the ET 687 and an exten sion phone See Using the ET 687 with Extension Phones USING THE ET 687 WITH EXTENSION PHONES The ET 687 detects when an extension phone is in use and the corresponding line indicator flashes To join the conversation from the hand set or the base press the line button for the line in use You hear a warning tone three long beeps Before the warning tone ends press the line button again Note If you hang up the ET 687 when someone is still using an extension phone the ET 687 s line indicator might not stay lit USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for special 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 ser vices pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services such as bank by phone require tone signals If you have pu
2. 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 A This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclo sure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec tric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and mainte nance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product A 3 e AZ ki amp 43 687 fm Page 4 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM E READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line We refer to this power draw as the device s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN for your ET 687 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 your phones might not ring In rural areas a total REN of three might impair ringer op eration 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 pro vide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are on the bottom of the base Note You
3. Handle the ET 687 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the ET 687 to work improperly Use only a battery pack of the required size and recommended type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET 687 s electronic parts Wipe the ET 687 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the ET 687 Modifying or tampering with the ET 687 s internal components can cause a malfunc tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your ET 687 is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines the phone company can ask you to disconnect your ET 687 until you have resolved the problem 25 aa lt Sp Zs VJ F 43 687 fm Page 26 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM 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 does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge replace it with a new 3 6 volt 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store Install the new battery pack as de scribe
4. the FCC requires that you stop using your phone Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that might cause interfer ence to nearby TVs and VCRs To mini mize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR LIGHTNING Your telephone has built in lightning pro tection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements However lightning striking the tele phone or power lines can damage your telephone Lightning damage is not common Nev ertheless 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 dam age 27 e Sp Lis P Y 43 687 fm Page 28 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM 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 LIA
5. 2 jack or the phone might not operate properly To connect the phone to a one line wall plate jack and another one line jack plug one end of the supplied short two line cord to the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug another cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack To connect the phone to a single one line wall plate jack plug one end of the supplied cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 or TEL LINE 2 jack Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack 4 o Sp Zs 43 687 fm Page 9 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM o gt ANS 4 Route the adapter cord through the 6 Plug the adapter into a standard AC narrow groove on the bracket If you outlet are using two phone cords route the second cord through one of the wide grooves on the bracket Narrow Groove 7 Press and lift out the handset holder flip it over as shown then snap it back into place Wide Grooves 5 Plug the other end of the short mod ular cord into the wall plate jack then align the bracket s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and oy slide the base downward to secure position it If you are using two phone cords plug the second cord into the sec ond phone jack 8 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical Directly on a Wall To mount the base directly on the w
6. E 15 Putting a Calon Hol retri met eyes a R EE EEEE 16 Vema Redial caiene a TE E T 16 Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone nsssssssersesrrrsseeeresees 16 Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone sssssssessissssssssssrrrssssrrrssrrsrnssses 17 Making a Conference Call 0 ecccceceeeesecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeaeeeeenseeeeeeeeeennaaaes 17 Three Way Conference Call eeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeenaeeeeseeaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeseaaaes 17 Four Way Conferencing cccccccceeeeecneeeeeeeneeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeenaaeeeeeeeea 17 Using the ET 687 With Extension Phones cecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 WSING Fash errentei a E ENE a choot EE 18 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 000 00 eee eeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeneeeeeeenaaeeeeeeeee 18 Using Page Intercom scissile E EE e EEE E RA 19 Memory Daling errer roo E eE E O a 20 Storing a Number in Memory sssssssssssssssssesssrnnessrnnnesrnnnnestnennesrtennenerenneeene 20 Enermog a Pausi eginera T R EE T nts 21 Dialing a Memory Number 1 0 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseneeeeeeeteeneeeees 21 Chain Dialing Service Numbers ccc cceeeeeteeeeeee ener cance eeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeea 21 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeenaeeeeeeeee 21 USING A headset sireenit ana N OR 22 Troubleshooting eea oa E EE A e in 23 Care and Maintenance c sscccceseeeeceeeesneeeeeeeseeneeeeeseeeeeeensneeeeeeenseeneeeenseeeeneees 25 Replac
7. LINE 1 2 jack on the back of the phone Route the cord through the strain relief slot on the bracket P Strain 4 Route the adapter s cord through aor the strain relief slot on the bottom of the bracket Ko v N Strain Note If you connect the phone to a two line phone jack with a two line cord do not connect a cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or the phone might not operate properly 5 Plug the adapter into a standard AC To connect the phone to two one outlet line phone jacks plug one end of the supplied two line cord to the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug another cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack Route both cords through the strain relief slot on the bracket L Zs Ea VJ F amp 43 687 fm Page 8 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM e 6 Connect the phone cord s to the modular phone line jack s A 7 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position On a Wall Plate 1 Insert the bracket s tabs into the base s lower tab slots as shown then press down on the bracket s clips and insert them into the clip slots Lower Tab Slots Tabs To connect the phone to a two line wall plate jack plug one end of the supplied short two line phone cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack on the back of the phone Note If you connect the phone to a two line phone jack with a two line cord do not connect a cord to the TEL LINE
8. Storing a Number in Memory stickers to record your stored numbers Use a pencil in case you need to Follow these steps to store a number in change the number later Peel the the handset s memory To store a num backing from each sticker and attach ber inthe base s memory start at Step 2 them to the phone as shown 1 Lift the handset 2 Press MEM The CHARGE indicator on the base flashes or the line indi cators on the handset flash 3 Enter the number and any tone and pause entries see Using Tone Ser vices on a Pulse Line on Page 18 and Entering a Pause on Page 21 Note Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory o o ANS 43 687 fm Page 21 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM 4 Press MEM then enter the memory location number 0 9 A long beep confirms that the number is stored Note If the phone sounds five quick beeps you have made an entry error and the number was not stored Start again from Step 2 To replace a stored number simply store a new number in its place To erase a stored number press MEM twice then press the number for the memory location 0 9 you want to clear A long beep sounds Note You cannot store a number at the base while the handset is in use 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
9. 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 PAUSE on the handset or base You can add more pause entries for a longer pause Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in the handset s memory lift the handset and press either line button When you hear a dial tone press MEM and enter the memory loca tion number for the number you want to dial To dial a number stored in the base s memory press either line button When you hear a dial tone press MEM and en ter the memory location number for the number you want to dial Chain Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services such as bank by phone store each group of numbers in its own mem ory location Dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEM and the number for the 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 choose to test the stored number make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods Also remain on the line to ex plain the reason for your call 21 g VJ ki amp 43 687 fm Page 22 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM e USING A HEADS
10. must not connect your phone to any of the following coin operated systems party line systems most electronic key phone systems a Sp Zs A Y 43 687 fm Page 5 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM ap CONTENTS InStallatiOno iccecieccececcteccccrsaeccccdtesecscucteveseaceceeusdecdaceeseduacendesacuecteedaacdsuvecatenereuseecccts 6 Mounting the PRONG sosoran nania a aeaiia iaa Aa aAA AREE A A 6 Connecting to the Phone Lines ccc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaes 6 Oma Desk TOM i 2 25 cn aceite hed di a a A 7 Ona Wall Plate i noncsnnniniois ai eee aie eine 8 Directly on a Wall eidi paean danaa aaa E AS EEAS A a aaia g Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack sssssssssssssserssseerrssrerrrsssrrressns 11 Setting the Dialing Mode sien snimana saarna a aiani 13 Setting the Ringers Volume ssssssesssssssessnsesessrneeesnneernnnnnertnnnneetnnnunennenneennnnn 13 OPO NATION sacra E E O EEAS 14 Usmgthe Handset ari eenia EE E T A OE E 14 Making arGalll ereere ni AAE EE E ENE 14 Answering Galli siiccccdecidieceszasdess sanesteineanad T TA ARA 14 Setting the Handset Volume 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeseeeaeeeeeseaaaes 14 Using the Speakerphone zieen anea e ELELE EEEN ROR 15 Makmg a Calha Na TEER E ER 15 Answemmo a Call eprore nea i a T ARE 15 Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume ssssssssessesseisssssrrsssrsrrsssrerrrssrreens 15 Using Mule orori en a steed A
11. press any number key the redial memory stores the number entered after FLASH deleting any previous entry To release a line from hold press that see Using Flash on Page 18 line s button on the handset or base or pick up an extension phone If the hand set is on the base you can release a call SWITCHING BETWEEN from hold simply by lifting the handset THE HANDSET AND Note If you put both lines on hold lifting SPEAKERPHONE the handset might not release the call If this happens press the line button to re To switch to the speakerphone when you lease that line are using the handset press HOLD on the handset then press that line s button LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the base USING REDIAL l To switch to the handset when you are You can quickly dial the last number di using the speakerphone and the handset aled on either Line 1 or Line 2 When you S 0N the base just lift the handset If the hear a dial tone simply press REDIAL on Pandset is away from the base press the handset or base HOLD on the base then press that line s button LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the handset E 4 43 687 fm Page 17 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM o ANS USING BOTH THE 3 Press CONF Both line indicators light steadily You can now talk with HANDSET AND both parties and they can talk with SPEAKERPHONE each other To use the handset to join a call at the Gay base or to use the base to join a co
12. s handset and base lets you use either keypad to make and an swer calls or use the phone s features Handset Volume Control lets you adjust the volume of the sound you hear through the handset Two Line Telephone System lets you easily handle two telephone lines at the same time You can also use both lines at once to make three or four way confer ence Calls Line Status Indicators show if a line is available in use or on hold Speakerphone lets you make or an swer calls without using the handset Headset Jack lets you talk with hands free convenience using an option al headset 20 Channels automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call Security Access Protection Code automatically prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base Adjustable Ringers give you two vol ume settings for the handset and base ringers Any Key Answer you can answer a call by pressing any number key on the handset or base COM LOK ensures that other cord less phone users cannot use your phone line when the handset is on the base 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved COM LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 Ea Sp Lis amp 43 687 fm Page 3 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM Redial lets you quickly redial the last number dialed Fla
13. seconds or its line indicators flash every 3 seconds Important Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try to charge it The CHARGE indicator lights when the handset is on the base even if the battery pack is not connected Notes e When you first use the phone after P oe charging or recharging the battery pack it might not work and you might hear an error tone when you press LINE 1 or LINE 2 If this hap pens return the handset to the base for about 5 seconds This resets the security access protection code o If the battery pack becomes weak during a call the handset beeps ev ery 3 seconds If this happens you must recharge the battery pack be fore you can make another call Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month If the battery pack becomes com pletely discharged or the base loses power while the handset is away the security access protection code needs to be reset To reset the secu rity code return the handset to 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 hand set off the base until the low battery indications flashing line indicators and beeping appear Otherwise the battery pack loses its ability to fully re charge The supplied battery pack should last abou
14. them with a pencil eraser Be sure the battery pack is properly connected Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 26 The handset does not ring or Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical posi receive a page tion Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other electrical devices Recharge the battery pack If you still have problems disconnect the phone If other phones on the same line work properly the fault is in this phone or its installation If you cannot find the problem take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance v VJ ki amp 43 687 fm Page 25 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM A CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET 687 Two Line 900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele phone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your ET 687 so you can enjoy it for years Keep the ET 687 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the ET 687 only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices dam age battery packs and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the ET 687 away from dust and dirt which can cause premature Up wear of parts
15. BILITY 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 the
16. ET You can talk with hands free conve nience using an optional headset that has a s2 inch 2 5 mm plug Contact your local RadioShack store for a suit able headset To connect the headset open the rub ber cover marked N on the side of the handset then insert the headset s plug into the jack Q 9000 D X With a headset connected you can make or answer calls as usual using the speakerphone or the keys on the hand set You can use a handset holder available at your local RadioShack store to hang the handset on your belt for greater con venience When you finish using the headset dis connect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack Notes Connecting a headset disconnects the handse s earpiece and micro phone but it does not affect the ET 687 s speakerphone VOL s or t on the handset also con trols the connected headset s vol ume If you place the handset on the base face down to recharge it while the headset is connected be sure the handset seats properly Sp Zs VJ F 43 687 fm Page 23 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM TROUBLESHOOTING amp We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the follow ing suggestions might help Problem Suggestion The phone does not work or works poorly Be sure the base s modular cord s and AC adapter are correctly and
17. Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM ki OPERATION USING THE HANDSET Making a Call To make a call lift the handset press LINE 1 or LINE 2 then dial the number When you press a line button on the handset that line s indicator on the handset lights The same line s indicator on the base flashes to show that some one is using that line at the handset IO Note If a line indicator on the handset is flashing someone is using that line at the base Press the other line button To end a call press LINE 1 or LINE 2 or return the handset to the base Answering Calls When a call comes in the line indicator for that line flashes at the handset and base Note To help you tell which line is ring ing each line has a distinctive ring tone To answer a call if the handset is on the base simply lift the handset The indica tor for the line you are using lights at the handset and flashes at the base 14 o To answer a call if the handset is away from the base press the line button for the line that is ringing or simply press any number button The indicator for the line you are using lights at the handset and flashes at the base If you receive a call on one line while you are using the handset to talk on the oth er you hear three ring tones through the handset Press the line button for the in coming call s line The current call is au tomatically put on hold If b
18. SA gt amp 43 687 fm Page 1 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM N Cat No 43 687 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 687 Two Line 900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone aD VJ F amp 43 687 fm Page 2 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM FEATURES e Your RadioShack ET 687 Two Line 900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cord less Telephone lets you place and re ceive calls on two separate telephone lines It is designed to exacting stan dards that ensure reliability long life and outstanding performance Its features include Spread Spectrum Technology spreads the signal across several fre quencies providing additional security for your phone conversations 900 MHz Operation provides longer range and less interference than many other cordless phones Ample Talk and Standby Time the supplied battery pack when fully charged provides 4 hours of continuous talk time or 7 days of standby time 20 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 20 numbers in memory ten each in the handset and base for easy dialing Paging Two Way Intercom lets you send a signal from the base to the handset or from the handset to the base to page someone or locate the handset when it is away from the base If someone answers you can use the ET 687 as an intercom Dual Keypads a full set of keys on both the ET 687
19. all you need two screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base 1 Drill two holes 3 t16 Ae inches 100 mm m apart Then thread a screw into each hole 315 letting the heads ex tend about 5 16 inch 8 L mm from the wall S ai VJ F amp 43 687 fm Page 10 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM 2 Insert the brackets tabs into the base s lower tab slots as shown then press down on the bracket s clips and insert them into the clip slots Lower Tab Slots Tabs To connect the phone to a two line phone jack plug one end of the sup plied two line phone cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack on the back of the phone Note If you connect the phone to a two line phone jack with a two line cord do not connect a cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or the phone might not operate properly To connect the phone to two one line phone jacks plug one end of the supplied two line cord to the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug another cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack To connect the phone to a single one line phone jack plug one end of the supplied cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 or TEL LINE 2 jack Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack NIA WN Route the modular and adapter s cords through the grooves on the bracket as shown If you are using two phone cords route the second cord through one of t
20. call you can page someone at the base or the handset Press INTER COM on the base or INTCM on the handset The current call is put on hold e To transfer the call press INTER COM or INTCM again when the per son at the handset or base answers To start a three way call tell the per son at the base or handset to press LINE 1 or LINE 2 then press the same button twice on your keypad when they answer the page Notes You cannot page the base or hand set if it is already in use You will hear a warning tone YL Sp is 43 687 fm Page 20 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM gt ANS e If a call comes in during an intercom Notes conversation either of the intercom parties can answer the call as they normally would Simply press the ringing line s button The intercom call automatically disconnects e Each number stored in the hand set s memory can be up to 20 digits and each number stored in the base can be up to 16 digits You cannot dial a number stored in one memory location the base or MEMORY DIALING the handset using the keypad on the other You can store up to 20 numbers in mem ory ten each in the handset s and base s memory then dial a stored number by pressing a one digit memory location number An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between each keypress Use the supplied memory directory
21. d below then charge it for about 24 hours Note To avoid losing memory numbers try to install and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown 2 Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of the compartment then gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it 3 Insert the new battery pack s con nector into the socket in the com partment place the battery pack into the compartment and refasten the retainer strap Ea 4 Replace the cover Cautions e You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might explode Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching the connector s pins with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn If you have trouble replacing the battery pack take the phone to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance 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 avail able are munic
22. 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 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 UCZZ01606BZ 11A8N Printed in the Philippines ANG Zs
23. he wide grooves on the bracket Grooves o ANG Zs amp 43 687 fm Page 11 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM V F 6 Align the bracket s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it 8 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 9 Press and lift out the handset holder flip it over as shown then snap it back into place E 10 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The ET 687 comes with a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected Before using the phone you must connect the battery pack then charge it for about 24 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown 2 Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of the compartment 3 Plug the battery pack s connector in to the socket in the compartment the connector fits only one way then replace the battery pack and fasten the retainer strap 11 e KA Zs o ANS 4 43 687 fm Page 12 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM Replace the cover To charge the battery pack place the handset on the base either faceup or facedown The CHARGE indicator on the base lights CHARGE Indicator Recharge the battery pack when the handset beeps every 3
24. ing the Battery Pack aa sssssssssssssssrnesssnnesrrennessrrnneertenneertenaeeetennneennnnnee 26 The FOC Wants You to KNOW cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeneaaaes 27 Lightning cc cestoceccevs tice seve edoces eevee eee E e tees dices web E E A ES 27 a 5 d Sp Lis aa lt VJ ki o amp 43 687 fm Page 6 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the ET 687 s base on a desk or table or mount it on a standard wall plate or directly on a wall Choose a location that is near an AC outlet near a modular telephone line jack out of the way of normal activities away from electrical machinery electrical appliances metal walls or filing cabinets wireless intercoms alarms and room monitors away from other cordless phones The base s location affects the handset s range If you have a choice of several lo cations try each to see which provides the best performance Caution The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your ET 687 Use only the supplied adapter Connecting to the Phone Lines To take full advantage of the ET 687 s capabilities you must have two phone lines with separate phone numbers If you have only one line you can order a second from your phone company 6 You can connect the ET 687 to the tele phone lines in one of three ways connect two lines through a tw
25. ipal curb side collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collec tion centers and mail back programs Sp Lis VJ F amp 43 687 fm Page 27 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM e 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 If this happens the phone company attempts to notify you in advance If advance notice is not practi cal 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 tele phone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service Your phone might cause TV or radio in terference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your phone is causing the interference turn off your phone If the interference goes away your phone is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by e moving your phone away from the receiver connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver contacting your local RadioShack store for help Ea If you cannot eliminate the interference
26. lse service you can still use these special tone services by following these steps 1 Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P 2 Dial the service s main number 4 o gt ANS 43 687 fm Page 19 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM 3 When the service answers press TONE Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals 4 When you hang up the phone auto matically resets to pulse dialing USING PAGE INTERCOM You can use the ET 687 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 lo cate it or if you want to have a conversa tion between someone with the handset and someone at the base To page the base from the handset press INTCM The base and handset ring Press INTERCOM on the base to an swer the page Both line indicators on the handset light and the CHARGE indi cator on the base lights DOO X 7 X Y Y g f A Ni M Pi z IF NTON OAOA NOO IVI RadioShack O0 O 00O E l jE A je gt y o To page the handset from the base press INTERCOM The handset and base ring Press INTCM on the handset to an swer the page Both line indicators on the handset light and the CHARGE indi cator on the base lights To end an intercom call press INTCM on the handset press INTERCOM on the base or hang up the handset During a
27. nver sation at the handset press the line but SO O ton for the line that is in use You hear a NS o ae warning tone three long beeps Before OORO the warning tone ends press the line oO button again E During the call you can hang up at either 4 To end the conference call press the base or the handset without discon one line button then the other If you necting the call To end the call you must want to hang up one line and con hang up both the base and handset tinue talking on the other press the line button you want to hang up MAKING A CONFERENCE To talk on one line without disconnecting the other press HOLD then the button CALL for the line you want to talk on To return to a three way conversation press Three Way Conference Call CONF Follow these steps to use both phone 7 lines to set up a three way call The pro Four Way Conferencing cedure is the same for the handset and the base Follow these steps to use both lines and the ET 687 s intercom function to set up 1 Make or answer a call on one line a four way call see Using Page Inter then put that call on hold or simply com on Page 19 press the other line s button 1 Make a three way conference call 2 Press INTCM on the handset or INTERCOM on the base to page the other keypad 2 Make or answer a call on the other line 17 de o amp o o ANS 43 687 fm Page 18 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM
28. o line modular phone jack connect two lines through two one line modular phone jacks connect one line through a one line modular phone jack Notes e Your phone connects directly to a modular phone line jack If your phone wiring does not have a modu lar jack you can update it using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store or have the phone company update it for you The line that connects a two line phone jack to the phone company wiring must be twisted pair cable Otherwise you might hear interfer ence crosstalk between the two lines The USOC number of the two line jack to be installed is RJ14C RJ14W for a wall plate The USOC number of a single line jack is RJ11C e Sp Lis Y 43 687 fm Page 7 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM On a Desk Top 1 Insert the bracket s tabs into the base s upper tab slots as shown then press down on the bracket s clips and insert them into the clip slots Strain Relief Slot Clip Slots To connect the phone to a single one line phone jack plug one end of the supplied cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 or TEL LINE 2 jack Route the cord through the strain relief slot on the bracket Clips 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base Upper Tab Slots 2 To connect the phone to a two line phone jack plug one end of the sup plied two line phone cord into the TEL
29. oth lines have an incoming call pressing a number key answers the line that began ringing first Setting the Handset Volume To increase the handset s volume during a call press VOL s Press VOL t to return to the normal setting When you hang up or transfer a call to the base the volume re turns to the normal setting gro O OO Note When you press s while the volume is high or t while the volume is normal an error tone five quick beeps sounds hoe o ANS 43 687 fm Page 15 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM USING THE SPEAKERPHONE Making a Call To make a call press LINE 1 or LINE 2 listen for a dial tone then dial the num ber When you press a line button on the base that line s indicator on the base lights The same line s indicator on the handset flashes to show that someone is using that line at the handset Note If a line indicator on the base is flashing someone is using that line at the handset Press the other line button To end a call press LINE 1 or LINE 2 Answering a Call When a call comes in the line indicator for that line flashes at the handset and base To answer a call press the line button for the line that is ringing or simply press any number key The indicator for that line lights at the base and flashes at the handset If you receive a call on one line while you are using the speakerphone to talk on the other the ne
30. securely connected Be sure the handset s battery pack is correctly connected and charged Return the handset to the base for a few sec onds to reset the security access protection code The handset stops working or works poorly during a call Move the handset closer to the base Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Be sure the handset s battery pack is correctly connected and charged Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Severe noise interference Keep the handset away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluo rescent lights and electrical appliances Move the base to another location or turn off the source of interference Hang up and redial the number The handset cannot be oper ated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has decreased Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Be sure neither the handset s nor base s antenna is touching a metal surface Recharge the battery pack Ea 23 a Sp Lis P Y 43 687 fm Page 24 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM Problem Suggestion The handset battery pack Check the charging contacts on the handset does not charge and base If they are dirty clean
31. sh sends an electronic switchhook signal for use with special phone servic es such as Call Waiting Tone Pulse Dialing lets you use ei ther type of service and you can easily switch from pulse to tone dialing for spe cial services such as bank by phone Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable stan dards We recommend you record your phone s serial number here The number is on the bottom of the base Serial Number Important Note Cordless phones such as your ET 687 require AC power to op erate When the AC power is off you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using this phone To be safe you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate not a cordless phone so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure e Your telephone operates on standard ra dio frequencies as allocated by the FCC Even though the security access protec tion code prevents unauthorized use of your phone line it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequen cies within a certain area to unintention ally intercept your conversations and or cause interference This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless phone Warning To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture
32. t one year When it loses its ability to fully recharge order a replacement battery pack from your local RadioShack store see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 26 K e o o ANS 43 687 fm Page 13 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have tone or pulse If you are not sure which type you have once the battery pack is fully charged do this test 1 Set DIAL MODE to T tone 2 Press LINE 1 on the base The line 1 indicator lights 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 number either If the dial tone stops that line has tone service If the dial tone continues that line has pulse service 4 Press LINE 1 to release the line then repeat the test for Line 2 If you have tone service on both lines leave DIAL MODE set to T tone If you have pulse service on either line set DIAL MODE to P pulse SETTING THE RINGERS VOLUME g At any time except during a call press t or s to set the handset s ringer volume The phone rings at the selected volume CASE To set the base s ringer volume set RING VOL on the back of the base to OFF LO or HI o 13 AW Ee 43 687 fm Page 14
33. w call s line indicator o flashes Press the line button for the in coming call The current call is automati cally put on hold If both lines have an incoming call pressing a number key answers the line that began ringing first Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume To set the speakerphone s volume slide VOLUME on the right side of the base Using Mute While talking on the speakerphone you can temporarily turn off the ET 687 s mi crophone by pressing MUTE so the other party cannot hear you The line indicator flashes red when a line is muted Press MUTE again to resume your con versation Note MUTE does not work during an in tercom call Sp as 43 687 fm Page 16 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM gt ANS PUTTING A CALL ON Notes HOLD e Each keypad has a separate redial memory You cannot redial a num Press HOLD on the handset or base to ber you dialed on one keypad us put a call on hold The indicator for that ing REDIAL on the other line flashes on the handset and lights red at the base While a call is on hold you can place the handset on the base or use the other line without disconnecting the current call The redial memory is common to both lines You can redial the num ber you originally dialed on Line 1 using Line 2 The redial memory holds up to 32 digits so you can redial long dis tance as well as local numbers When you press FLASH and
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