Radio Shack ET-596 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 43 696a fm Page 15 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM OPERATION E MAKING A CALL To make a call lift the handset Or if the handset is away from the base press TALK On the base the IN USE indicator lights and on the handset the BATT LOW indicator and a LINE indicator 1 or 2 whichever line was di aled the last time light You can also press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to directly select the line you want to use ANSWERING A CALL To answer a call simply lift the hand set If the handset is away from the base press TALK to answer the flash ing line The TALK BATT LOW indica tor the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base light To help you tell which line is ringing each line has a distinctive ring tone To end a call place the handset on the base or press the handset s TALK button Notes e If you press TALK to hang up and the phone does not disconnect place the handset on the base or press TALK again while holding the handset closer to the base When you receive an incoming call on one line while you are talk ing on the other the handset does not ring but you hear the phone Ea sound a tone through the ear piece Place the current call on hold see Putting a Call on Hold on Page 16 then press the line button for the new incoming call If you press the other line s button without first pressing HOLD the first call is disconnected2. 43 696a fm Page 1 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM Cat No 43 696A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 596 25 Channel 2 Line Cordless Telephone with 3 Way Conference Calling RadioShack lt VJ F 43 696a fm Page 2 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET 596 25 Channel 2 Line Cordless Telephone with 3 Way Conference Calling lets you place and receive calls on two separate tele phone lines It is designed to exacting standards that ensure reliability long life and outstanding performance Its features include Two Line Telephone System lets you easily handle two telephone lines at the same time You can also make 3 way conference calls 25 Channels lets you change to an other channel during a call to reduce interference 10 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing Super CCT Noise Reduction Cir cuitry gives you sound clarity com parable to corded telephones Security Access Protection Code prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base COM LOK ensures that other cordless phone users cannot use your phone line when the handset is on the base Redial lets you quickly redial the last number dialed Page sends a signal from the base to the handset so you can page some
3. e P Y 43 696a fm Page 8 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM 5 Plug the other end s of the modu Mounting the Base lar cord s into the modular on a Wall Plate jack s To make this connection you need a 6 2 line short modular cord such as Cat No 279 390 not supplied 1 If you have a single 2 line modular jack on the wall plate plug one end of a 2 line short modular cord O aS into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack 6 Raise the base s antenna to a ver tical position and fully extend it Note When you make this con nection you should not connect another modular cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or phone operation will be erratic If you have a single 1 line modular jack on the wall plate and a modu lar wall jack close by plug one end of a 2 line short modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 then connect the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 If you have only one 1 line modu lar jack on the wall plate plug one end of a 2 line short modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 or to the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 gp oe gt CZ SS ki J Lower Groove amp 43 696a fm Page 9 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM 2 Plug the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack 3 Route the adapter cord through both the upper and lower grooves and the modular cord s through only the upper groove on the b
4. CHANGING THE CHANNEL If you notice interference static or noise during a call you can press CH channel to find a clearer channel O O O se ee ee T RadioShack 25 CHANNEL SUPER CCT The ET 596 changes to a different channel each time you press CH Note If the handset is too far away from the base the channel might not change Move closer to the base and try again 15 e Sp Lis VJ F 43 696a fm Page 16 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM PUTTING A CALL ON HOLD Press HOLD to put a call on hold so you can temporarily place the handset on the base or use the other phone line without disconnecting the current call The light over the line s button flashes when that call is on hold MEMO TONE PAUSE CH HOLD CONF FLASH REDIAL RadioShack 25 CHANNEL SUPER CCT The phone disconnects the call 5 min utes after you put it on hold However during those 5 minutes a series of beeps reminds you the call is on hold After 1 minute the handset beeps ev ery 15 seconds After 4 minutes the handset beeps every 5 seconds After 5 minutes the handset sounds a long tone and disconnects the call To release a line from hold and contin ue your conversation press that line s button You can also release a call from hold by pressing TALK or picking up the handset from the base You can use another phone on the same line to pick up the call on hold but the handset still sh
5. one or locate the handset if you have misplaced it Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal so you can use the phone with special phone services such as Call Waiting Tone Pulse Dialing lets you use your phone with either type of service Quick Talk lets you quickly make or answer a call by simply lifting the hand set from the base Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards We recommend you record your phone s serial number here The num ber is on the bottom panel of the base Serial Number 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved COM LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation Ea Sp Zs P Y 43 696a fm Page 3 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM Important Note Cordless phones such as your ET 596 require AC pow Warning To prevent fire or shock er to operate When the AC power is hazard do not expose this phone off you cannot dial out or receive in to rain or moisture coming calls using this phone To be safe you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to oper ate not a cordless phone so you can AN asa ee cTHaRHo t still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REM
6. phone does not work or works poorly Be sure the base s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected and the battery is connected and charged The handset battery does not charge Check the charging contacts on the hand set and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure the battery is connected correctly 21 a Sp Lis VJ F amp 43 696a fm Page 22 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM Problem Suggestion Handset does not ring or Return the handset to the base to recharge receive a page the battery pack Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical position Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other electrical devices The handset stops working or Move the handset closer to the base works poorly during a call Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position Be sure the handset s battery is charged If the battery power is too low it does not have enough power to light the BATT LOW indicator If the base loses power while the handset is off of it the security access protection code might change Restore power to the base then place the handset back on the base The CHARGE indicator lights indi cating that the code is set again The call is too noisy Change channels or hang up and redial the number If you still have pr
7. wiring for you Note The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ14C for a two line baseboard jack or RJ14W for a two line wall plate jack Caution The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your ET 596 Use only the supplied adapter Ea e Sp Zs AZ ki amp 43 696a fm Page 7 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM Placing the Base on a Desk Top Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk shelf or table 1 If you have a single 2 line modular jack plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack MN Note When you make this con nection you should not connect another modular cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or phone operation will be erratic If you have two separate 1 line modular jacks plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug another modular cord not sup plied into the TEL LINE 2 jack e If you have only one 1 line modu lar jack plug one end of the sup plied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 or to the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 Plug the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack If SS I Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot Strain Relief Slot Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights Sp Lis
8. 3 1999 12 48 PM NOTES 26 Sp Zs P l Y 43 696a fm Page 27 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM 27 KA Zs Y 43 696a fm Page 28 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
9. ING REDIAL REDIAL lets you quickly dial the last number dialed on either LINE 1 or LINE 2 When you hear a dial tone simply press REDIAL SI T HI HOLD CONF FLASH REDIAL O amp RadioShack 25 CHANNEL SUPER CCT oo oo Notes e The redial memory holds up to 32 digits so you can redial long distance as well as local num bers e The redial memory also holds pause entries See Entering a Pause on Page 19 e The redial memory does not store a flash entry or any digits you press after FLASH see Using Flash USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for spe cial services such as Call Waiting lt gt HOLD CONF FLASH REDIAL a ee eee RadioShack 25 CHANNEL SUPER CCT oo 0 oo 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 phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call 17 S Ea VJ F 43 696a fm Page 18 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services such as bank by phone require tone signals If you have pulse service you can still use these special tone services by follow ing these steps 1 Be sure Pe eT is set to P 2 Dial the service s main number 3 When the se
10. OVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE Your telephone operates on standard ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING radio frequencies as allocated by the TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FCC Even though the access protec tion code prevents unauthorized use se f This symbol is intended to alert of your phone line it is possible for J you to the presence of uninsu other radio units operating on similar lated dangerous voltage within frequencies within a certain area to the phone s enclosure that unintentionally intercept your conver might be of sufficient magnitude sations and or cause interference to constitute a risk of electric This lack of privacy can occur with any shock Do not open the phone s cordless phone case This symbol is intended to in A N form you that important operat ing and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this phone KA Ea Zs NZ F 43 696a fm Page 4 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM 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 596 is located on the bottom of the base If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five your phones might not ring In rural ar eas a total REN of three might impair ringer oper
11. an Hold cerisier naa a A A 16 Making a Conference Call eecccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneees 16 Using Redial Arrone rin eni EE T elec ede aeerin 17 Usma Flasi crasrrennozeona n a a A E E 17 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ssssesssesieesseeiressrerrsssrrrrrssrrrnnesns 18 PAGING riseire ovat te O EEE AAEE 18 Memory Dialling ta at a E E a a K a a aa 18 Storing a Number In Memory sssssssssssssssesinssssrnnesrinnnssrrnnnnsrnnnnesrrennent 19 Entering a Paust meinir a E E RE 19 Dialing a Memory Number ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 20 Chain Dialing Service Numbers sassssssesssessssrnesssnnnesrennnnnerenenneeernnneeerenne 20 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ssseeseesssesereseerirssrrrirsssrrrrsssrrens 20 Tro bl shooting ierssincenidanuinieuiiesiinna anniina aidaa aaaea andarani 21 Care and Maintenance ccesseecceseeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeseneneeseseeeneeeseseeeeeeseseeseeeeeeseeeeeees 23 Replacing the Battery 22 ceecceceseeeeneeeeeeesaeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeseeeaaeeneseeaaeeeeees 24 The FOC Wants You to KnOW ou oa E i A AE 25 Liter cttee sece tenses a a mite tee ae oe ee Ce De ee se ec Se 25 gt aa lt KA Zs VJ f 43 696a fm Page 6 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk top or table or mount it on a wall Select a location that is near an AC o
12. ation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules Upon request you must provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are located on the bot tom of the base Note You must not connect your phone to any of the following coin operated systems party line systems e most electronic key phone sys tems e Sp Zs P Y 43 696a fm Page 5 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM CONTENTS Installation cecccccccesccecccetes eecersescteedereawtdecneetecseeacessetee ceenaacncccstsiaecaressvesceceedsceeccsesd 6 Selecting a Location saith iene ies Map el ee E 6 Mounting Connecting the Phone 00 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeaeeeeeeenaees 6 Placing the Base on a Desk TOP eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseaaees 7 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate eee eeeeeeteeeeeeenneeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeaees 8 Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall 0 cceeeeeseeeeeeenneeeeeeeeneeeeeeenes 10 Connecting and Charging the Battery cc eeeeeeeeeenneeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeneaas 12 setting the Dialing MOO snese eean A a cectesteeuen ieee sdiles 14 Operation 2icicficscic cd eee ee cee eed dee ee AAEE 15 Makma a Calha en O A OA 15 Answering a Gall oeimancseiiroiiiiiaii en eia i i e a 15 Changing the Channel sisieiiisnsiiisainiimie eai a 15 Putting a Cal
13. bat tery of the same size and type Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it might explode Do not open or mutilate the bat tery Be careful not to short the battery by touching it with conducting materials such as rings brace lets and keys The battery or con ductor might overheat and burn Important This product contains a re chargeable nickel cadmium battery At the end of the battery s useful life it must be recycled or disposed of proper ly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste management authori ties for information on recycling or dis posal programs in your area Some options that might be available are mu nicipal curb side collection drop off box es at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collection centers and mail back programs e Sp Zs VJ F 43 696a fm Page 25 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 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 If this hap pens the phone company attempts to notify you in advance If advance no tice is not practical the phone compa ny notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a com plaint with the FCC Also the phone company can make changes to its lines equipment opera tions or procedures that could affect the operatio
14. e handset sounds a beep every 30 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator flashes If this happens you must recharge the battery before you can make another call About once a month fully dis charge the battery by keeping the handset off the base until the BATT LOW indicator lights Other wise the battery loses its ability to fully recharge Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month to make sure they are not dirty or tarnished e KA Zs Y 43 696a fm Page 14 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set Pe eT on the back of the base for the type of service you have If you are not sure which type you have once the battery is charged do this test 1 Set Pe eT to T tone o EL LINE 1 2 CNN a ved ENAN A ec 2 Lift the handset press LINE 1 and listen for the dial tone 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 that line has tone service If the dial tone continues that line has pulse service 4 Press LINE 2 listen for the dial tone and repeat Step 3 If you have tone service on both lines leave Pe eT set to T If you have pulse service on either line set Pe eT to P 14 NZ F
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16. n of this telephone The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent in terruption of your telephone service Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your phone is causing the interference turn off your phone If the interference goes away your phone is causing the inter ference Try to eliminate the interference by e Moving your phone away from the receiver e Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electri cal circuit from the receiver e Contacting your local Ra dioShack store for help Ea Some cordless phones operate at fre quencies that might cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR LIGHTNING Your telephone has built in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and pow er 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 Nevertheless if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms we sug gest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage 25 e Sp Lis V ES 43 696a fm Page 26 Friday August 1
17. o operate it If your phone is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance If the trouble is affecting the phone lines the phone company might ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem 23 aa lt Sp Lis VJ F 43 696a fm Page 24 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM REPLACING THE BATTERY If you follow the instructions in Con necting and Charging the Battery on Page 12 the battery should last about a year If the battery will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge replace the battery with a new 3 6 V 300 mAH battery with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment You can order a replacement battery through your local RadioShack store Install the new battery as described below then charge the battery for 24 hours before you use it Note To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory try to install and be gin charging the new battery within 1 minute after removing the old one 1 Remove the screw from the bat tery compartment cover on the bottom of the handset then press down and slide off the cover 2 Gently pull on the battery connec tor to disconnect it then remove the battery 3 Insert a fresh battery and plug its connector into the socket inside the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover and secure it with the screw Cautions e You must use a replacement
18. oblems 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 V VJ F 43 696a fm Page 23 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET 596 25 Channel Two Line Cordless Telephone with 3 Way Conference Calling is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The follow ing suggestions will help you care for your cordless telephone 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 damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments D Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature Up wear of parts Y Handle the phone gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the phone Modifying or tampering with the telephone s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate your telephone s warranty and void your FCC authori zation t
19. ot tom of the base pper rooves Note If you are using two line cords route both cords through the appropriate grooves E 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights Po 5 Plug the other end s of the modu lar cord s into the a plate jack and wall jack if appropriate then align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it 6 Press and lift out the handset holder rotate it 180 then snap it back into place so it holds the handset e a O ANIA ig 43 696a fm Page 10 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM o ANS 7 Raise the base s antenna to a ver 2 If you have a single 2 line modular tical position and fully extend it jack close by plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack Note When you make this con nection you should not connect another modular cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or phone operation will Mounting the Base be erratic Directly on the Wall If you have two separate 1 line modular jacks plug one end of the To mount the base directly on the wall supplied modular cord into the you need two wood screws not sup TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug plied with heads that fit into the key another modular cord not sup hole slots on
20. ows that line on hold After 5 minutes the line indicator turns off Ea You can alternate between the two lines by pressing HOLD then the button for the desired line Notes e If you press the other line s button without first pressing HOLD the first call is disconnected If you place the second line on hold the hold time restarts for the first line Both lines automatically disconnect after 5 minutes A call on hold does not automati cally disconnect as long as you are talking on the second line The hold time restarts when you hang up the second line If you place both lines on hold and then press TALK or pick up the handset from the base the line you dialed last is released from hold and the line you dialed first remains on hold MAKING A CONFERENCE CALL Follow these steps to make a 3 way conference call 1 Place the first call on hold 2 Make or answer a call on the other line e Sp Zs P Y 43 696a fm Page 17 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM 3 Press CONF The TALK BATT LOW indicator briefly flashes and remains steadily on and you can talk with both parties MEMO TONE PAUSE CH HOLD CONF FLASH REDIAL Ge O O RadioShack 25 CHANNEL SUPER CCT To end the conference call press TALK or return the handset to the base If you want to hang up one line and continue talking on the other press the line button for the line you want to keep US
21. red If five quick beeps sound you have made an entry error and the number was not stored Start again from Step 2 5 For each stored number write the person s or company s name next to the appropriate location number on the supplied MEMORY direc tory sticker Use a pencil in case you want to change the number Ea later Attach the sticker to the phone To erase a stored number simply store a new number in its place Or skip Step 3 then press the memory lo cation number 0 9 you want to clear A tone sounds Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9 for example and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number You can store the access code with the phone number However you should also store a pause after the access code to allow the outside line time to connect To enter a 2 second pause press PAUSE For a longer pause press PAUSE additional times e Sp Lis P l Y 43 696a fm Page 20 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in memory lift the handset from the base or press TALK When you hear a dial tone press MEMO and enter the memory location number for the number you want to dial Chain Dialing Service Numbers When calling special services such as alternate long distance or bank by phone dial the service s main number first Then at the appropria
22. rvice answers press TONE Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals MEMO TONE PAUSE CH CO OO 25 CHANNEL SUPER CCT 4 After you complete the call return the handset to the base or press TALK The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode PAGING To page the person who has the hand set or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use press PAGE on the base The handset beeps five times gt POWER CHARGE NUSE PAGE A Note Paging does not work during a call MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 10 numbers in memory then dial a stored number by pressing a one digit memory location number Note Each number you store can be up to 16 digits long KA Zs Y 43 696a fm Page 19 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM F a Storing a Number in Memory Note If you wait more than 20 sec onds between each key press an error tone sounds and the phone exits the programming mode 1 Lift the handset If you hear a dial tone press TALK to turn it off 2 Press MEMO The BATT LOW indicator blinks MEMO TONE PAUSE CH O O 0O 3 Enter the number and any TONE and PAUSE entries see Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line on Page 18 and Entering a Pause on Page 19 Note Each TONE or PAUSE entry uses one digit of memory 4 Press MEMO then enter the mem ory location number 0 9 A single tone sounds to indicate that the number is sto
23. te place in the call press MEMO and the number for the memory location where the ad ditional information is stored Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service s number police department fire de partment ambulance and you choose to test the stored number make the 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 20 VJ F 43 696a fm Page 21 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the fol lowing suggestions might help Problem Suggestion Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Severe noise interference Press CH to change the channel Keep the handset away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appli ances Move to another location or turn off the source of interference The phone cannot be oper ated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has decreased Fully extend the base s antenna in a verti cal position Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery The
24. the bottom of the base plied into the TEL LINE 2 jack 1 Drill two holes 3 16 inches apart Then thread a screw into each hole letting the heads extend about 5 16 inch from the wall lad S 3h If you ae only one 1 line modu lar jack plug one end of the sup plied modular cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 jack to use line 1 or to the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2 a 516 e p0 amp 43 696a fm Page 11 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM V ki a 3 Plug the supplied AC adapter s 5 Plug the adapter into a standard barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights 4 Route the adapter and modular cords through both the upper and lower grooves on the bottom of the base 6 Plug the other end s of the cord s into a modular phone line jack s Upper G aS Grooves 7 Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it Note If you are using two line cords route both through the p appropriate grooves Sp Lis aa lt amp 43 696a fm Page 12 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM V ki a 8 Press and lift out the handset CONNECTING AND holder rotate it 180 then snap it CHARGING THE back into place so it holds the handset BATTERY The ET 596 comes with a recharge able nickel cadmium battery installed in the handset Before using yo
25. ur phone you must connect the battery then charge it for about 14 hours 9 Raise the base s antenna to a ver 1 Remove the screw from the bat tical position and fully extend it tery compartment cover on the bottom of the handset then press down and slide off the handset s cover 2 Plug the battery pack s plastic connector into the phone s socket The connector fits only one way 3 Replace the cover and tighten the screw KA Zs aa lt AZ ki amp 43 696a fm Page 13 Friday August 13 1999 12 48 PM 4 To charge the battery simply place the handset on the base The CHARGE indicator on the base lights Charge Indicator Recharge the battery when the BATT LOW indicator flashes Sin ke X OBATTLOW O s fe LINE 1 LINE 2 TALK Notes e If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base be sure the battery and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery the phone might not work and you might hear an error tone If this happens return the handset to the base for a few seconds Ea E If the BATT LOW indicator does not light but the phone does not work recharge the battery The battery charge might be too low to light the indicator If the battery pack gets weak dur ing a call th
26. utlet near a telephone line jack out of the way of normal activities away from electrical machinery electrical appliances metal walls or filing cabinets wireless inter coms alarms and room monitors away from other cordless phones The base s location affects the hand set s range If you have a choice of several locations try each to see which provides the best performance MOUNTING CONNECTING THE PHONE To use both of the ET 596 s lines you must connect it to two separate tele phone lines Each of these lines must have its own phone number If you do not have two telephone lines contact your phone company to get a second line You can connect your telephone to a 2 line modular telephone jack using the supplied 2 line modular cord Note Two line and single line modu lar cords look alike but are wired dif ferently To use the ET 596 s two lines use only the supplied 2 line modular cord to connect to a 2 line modular jack Or you can connect your telephone to two separate 1 line modular telephone jacks using the supplied modular cord and another 1 or 2 line modular cord such as RadioShack Cat No 279 356 not supplied Note You can also use the ET 596 with a single 1 line modular jack If your phone wiring does not have a modular phone jack you can e Update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store e Have the phone company update the
27. 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 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 oth
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