Radio Shack 43-1088A Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 1088A90A fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM Cat No 43 1088A 1090A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment 900 MHz Cordless Telephone with Headset Jack ET 918 White 43 1088A ET 920 Black 43 1090A e RadioShack AG lt VJ F amp 1088A90A fm Page 2 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET 918 920 900 MHz Cordless Telephone with Head set Jack uses the 900 MHz band which means less interference clearer sound and greater range than 46 49 MHz cordless telephones And its headset jack means you can connect an optional headset for hands free convenience while you use the phone The phone s other features include 900 MHz Operation provides long er range and less interference than many other cordless phones 40 Channels automatically selects a clear channel when you make or an swer a call You can also manually change channels during a call Super CCT Noise Reduction Cir cuitry provides clear telephone conversations giving you sound clarity comparable to that of a corded phone Security Access Protection Code automatically 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 redia2. er failure We recommend you record your phone s serial number here The num ber is on the bottom of the base Serial Number Warning To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you ix to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the product s 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 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 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 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 re
3. 17 1999 8 46 AM Chain Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services such as alternate long dis tance or bank by phone store each group of numbers in its own memory location To use the stored special service infor mation 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 infor mation 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 USING A HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands free convenience using an op tional headset that has a s2 inch plug We recommend RadioShack Cat No 43 194 which is specially designed for use with the ET 918 920 Ea To connect the headset pull open the rubber cover marked on the side of the handset then insert the headset s 3 32 inch plug into the jack Notes e Connecting a headset discon nects the handset s earpiece and microphone VOLUME on the handset see Setting the Handset Volume on Page 12 also controls the con nected headset s volume If you place the handset on the base to recharge it while the headset is conn
4. quest provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are on the bottom 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 KA Ea Zs VJ cp amp 1088A90A fm Page 4 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM CONTENTS Installation serioena iranian aaa ed ain aAA RRE EA a eaae 5 SSlctiNng a LOCATION ospe aeee ee eA E EEEE EEEE 5 Placing the Base on a Desk Op asassssssssssssesssrrsesssnnnserrnnnesrrennesrnrnneeerenneees 5 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate eeeeeeeeeeeeeereerrerrssreerressrnnnnn 6 Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall eee cece eeeseeeeeeeneteeeeeeenaeeeeeeenaas 7 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack sssssesseseesssserisssrerrsssrrrrrssrnen 9 Setting the Dialing Mode ou eee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeseaeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeneeens 11 Setting the Ringer Tone VOlUME eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeaneeees 11 Operation erreari eenean ienee ot eee aA EALA AOAR EE a AATE 12 Making and Receiving Calls sssesseesesssinesserressirrssriinrsssrirnsnsiinnssstnnnnnstnnn 12 Selecting the Channel anesnsnnnusisianne iiai 12 Setting the Handset Volume sssssssssesssssesesssneeeesrneserennesetinnnestnnnneenennneetnnnneene 12 Using REDIAL reie ae a aa aaae a e aa 12 Using FLASH errira anisa aa a peenaa TKA ESKA AT AR
5. you are not sure which type you have do this test 1 Set DIAL MODE to T 2 Lift the handset and listen for a 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 you have touch tone service Leave DIAL MODE set to T If the dial tone continues you have pulse service Set DIAL MODE to P e SETTING THE RINGER TONE VOLUME You can select one of four different ringer tone volume settings while the phone is not in use TONE OPER MEM FLASH VOLUME REDIAL P j RadioShack 900 MHZ oo oo Press VOLUME to hear the current ringer setting Repeatedly press VOLUME until you hear the desired ringer setting Each time you press VOLUME the ringer changes in this order r gt High volume high pitch Low volume high pitch High volume low pitch Low volume low pitch e KA Ea Zs VJ f a amp 1088A90A fm Page 12 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM OPERATION e MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make or answer a call lift the hand set Or if the handset is not in place on the base press TALK The TALK BATT LOW indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base light To end a call place the handset on the base or press TALK so the TALK BATT LOW indi
6. A K dana iene 13 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ssssssessssseessesersssrerrsssrrrrsssrrrnresrees 13 PANT E O A te ree trie 14 Memory Dialing cartera tiia ire aii etnies A 14 Storing a Number in Memory ee ee eeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeseeaaeeeeeeeaaes 14 Entering a PauSe scari erien pia aata aaia Paara raaa A N iA Kaaa 15 Dialing a Memory Number 00 0 eee eee ee eeee eee ee eeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeteaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaa 15 Chain Dialing Service Numbers ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeesenaes 16 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers eeeeeeeceeeeeseeceeceeneeeeeeenaeeeeeeenaes 16 Using a Headset mereri vies cis inate E iene ee ee 16 Troubleshooting 2ici cec seed ccccsec dbs send cecdk ccececececetetteddeetentcddeccocedecttonds i aaia aaia 17 Care and Maintenance ccccceseeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeesnneeseeeeseceeeenseneneeeenees 19 Replacing the Battery Pack 00 eeeeccceeeeesneeeeeeenneeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeesenaes 20 The FOC Wants You to KNOW 0 eeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeseeaaeeeeesenaes 21 LIQHtMING aeh a Wb ion deena ie eee eee 21 Sp Zs aa lt VJ F amp 1088A90A fm Page 5 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone s base on a desk top or table or mount it on a wall Select a location that is e near an AC outlet near a telephone line jack out of th
7. CIAL 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 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 Radio
8. Shack 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 UCZZ01403BZ 4A8 Printed in the Philipines ANG Zs
9. ase s phone line cord and AC poorly adapter are correctly and securely con nected and the battery is charged The handset battery does not charge Check the charging contacts on the handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure the battery is properly connected Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base 17 Sp Zs P Y 1088A90A fm Page 18 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM Problem Suggestion Handset does not ring or receive a page Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical posi tion Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other electrical de vices Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack The handset stops working or works Move the handset closer to the base poorly during a call Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical posi tion If the base lost power while the handset was off of it the security access protection code might have changed With the handset re moved from the base restore power to the base then place the handset back on the base The CHARGE indicator lights indicat ing that the code is set again 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 TALK BATT LOW indicator If you still have problems disconnect the phone If other ph
10. cator turns off Note If you press TALK to hang up the phone and the phone does not discon nect press TALK again while holding the handset closer to the base or place the handset on the base SELECTING THE CHANNEL The phone scans 40 channels fre quency pairs used between the base and the handset and automatically se lects a clear channel each time you make or receive a call If you hear other conversations or ex cessive noise during a call press CH to select a different channel The TALK 12 BATT LOW indicator blinks and the handset beeps followed by a brief pause as your phone searches for a clear channel Note If the handset is too far from the base the channel might not change Move closer to the base and try again SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME To change the volume you hear through the handset press VOLUME during a call The handset volume has two settings high or low USING REDIAL You can quickly dial the last number di aled When you hear a dial tone sim ply press REDIAL P PQRS TUV WXYZ TONE OPER Ol MEM FLASH VOLUME REDIAL P T 900 MKZ oo o o Ea KA Zs PZ ES 1088A90A fm Page 13 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM a Notes USING TONE SERVICES The redial memory holds up to 32 ON A PULSE LINE digits so you can redial long distance as well as local numbers Some special services such as bank by phone requ
11. ck 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 prob lem 19 aa Bi MB Zs VJ ki amp 1088A90A fm Page 20 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in Con necting and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 9 the battery pack should last about one year If the bat tery does not hold a charge when the phone is not in use for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge re place the battery with a new 3 6 volt 600 milliamp battery with a connector that fits the socket in the battery com partment You can order a replace ment battery pack through your local RadioShack store Install the new battery pack as de scribed below then charge the battery for about 14 hours see Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 9 Note To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory try to install and be gin charging the new battery within 3 minutes 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the handset and slide off the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Lift the battery out of the compart ment then gently pull on the bat tery connector to disconnect it Ea 3 Insert the new battery pack s plas tic connector into the socket in the compartment and place the bat tery pack into the compart
12. e 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 Caution The supplied RadioShack AC adapter was designed specifically for your ET 918 920 Use only the sup plied adapter Notes e Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack If your phone line jack is not a mod ular jack you can update the wir ing yourself using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you can let the phone company update the wiring for you Ea e The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C RJ11W if you want to mount it on a wall plate Placing the Base on a Desk Top Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk shelf or table 1 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base 2 Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular phone line jack e T Sp Lis VJ F amp 1088A90A fm Page 6 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base a Z A I Fe ZAN 4 Route the adapter s cord through the strain reli
13. ected be sure the handset seats properly With a headset connected you make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset When you finish using the headset disconnect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack Sp Zs P Y 1088A90A fm Page 17 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM 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 If you are using the headset ensure the headset plug is properly connected to the jack Severe noise interference Press CH to change the channel Keep the handset away from computers re mote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move to another location or turn off the source of interference Hang up and redial the number The phone cannot be operated at a use Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical posi ful distance from the base because the tion signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has decreased Be sure neither the handset or base antenna is touching a metal surface Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack The phone does not work or works Be sure the b
14. ef slot on the base as shown Strain Relief Slot A E Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights Lift the base s antenna to a verti cal position e Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate 1 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base 2 Route the modular cord through the right slot on the bottom of the base d o KA Zs 1088A90A fm Page 7 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM o ANS 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base CN 4 Route the a cord through the left side of the strain relief slot on top of the base and through the left slots at the bottom of the base Strain Relief Slot 5 Plug the short modular cord into the wall plate jack press the excess cord into the slot in the center of the base then align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it Slot for Excess Cord 6 Press and lift out the handset holder turn it over and rotate it 180 then snap it back into place so it holds the handset 7 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outl
15. et 9 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet The POWER indicator on the base lights 10 Lift the base s antenna to a verti cal position CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset Before using your phone you must connect the battery pack and then charge it for about 14 hours 1 Remove the screw on the battery compartment cover then press down and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it o 2 Plug the battery pack s plastic connector into the socket in the compartment The connector fits only one way Note For easier battery pack con nection lift it out of the compart ment insert its connector into the socket and replace the battery pack inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover then reinsert and tighten the screw To charge the battery pack simply place the handset on the base The CHARGE indicator on the base lights CHARGE Indicator Recharge the battery pack when the handset beeps and the TALK BATT LOW indicator flashes g y VJ ki amp 1088A90A fm Page 10 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM e Notes 10 J If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base be sure the battery pack and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected Also check the charging contacts on the handse
16. et The POWER indicator on the base lights 8 Lift the base s antenna to a verti cal position Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall For this mounting method you need two flat head wood screws not sup plied with heads that fit into the key hole slots on the bottom of the base 1 Drill two holes 315 16 ig inches apart Then ali thread a screw into al each hole letting the heads extend about 3e 3 6 inch from the wall ea 0 1088A90A fm Page 8 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM o ANS 2 Plug one end of the supplied long 5 Route the adapter s cord through modular cord into the TEL LINE the left side of the strain relief slot jack on the back of the base on top of the base and through the left slots on the bottom of the base Strain Relief Slot 3 Route the modular cord through the right slots on the bottom of the base 6 Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it 4 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base 7 Plug the modular cord into a mod ular phone line jack aa o ANS 1088A90A fm Page 9 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM 6 8 Press and lift out the handset holder rotate it 180 then snap it back into place so it holds the hands
17. ies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a com plaint with the FCC Also the phone company can make changes to its lines equipment opera tions or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent in terruption of your telephone service Your phone might cause TV or 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 it 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 If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence 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 minimize 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 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
18. ire tone signals If you have pulse service you can still use these special tone services by follow ing these steps 1 Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P The redial memory also holds pause entries See Entering a Pause on Page 15 The redial memory does not store a flash entry or any digits you press after FLASH see Using 2 Dial the service s main number Flash 3 When the service answers press TONE Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for spe FOO O cial services such as Call Waiting Sos OO DD Cragin FLASH VOLUME 6o o o 4 After you complete the call return PEA the handset to the base or press 900 MME TALK The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode 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 13 VJ ki amp 1088A90A fm Page 14 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM PAGING To page the person who has the hand set or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use hold down PAGE on the base for at least 2 seconds The handset beeps for 1 minute To stop it from beeping sooner press TALK on
19. l the last number dialed 10 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing Page lets you send a paging signal from the base to the handset to page someone or locate the handset if you misplace it Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special phone services such as Call Waiting Volume Control lets you adjust the volume you hear through the handset Programmable Ringer lets you select from four ringer tone volume settings Tone Pulse Dialing lets you use your phone with tone or pulse service Quick Talk lets you make or an swer a Call by just lifting the handset 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 1997 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved COM LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation Ea KA Zs amp 1088A90A fm Page 3 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM e Important Note Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate When the AC power is off you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your 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 pow
20. 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 21 Sp Lis P Y 1088A90A fm Page 22 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM NOTES 22 Sp Zs ES 1088A90A fm Page 23 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM s 23 Sp Lis P Y 1088A90A fm Page 24 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 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 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 SPE
21. ment 4 Replace the cover and tighten the screw Cautions e You must use a replacement 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 the connector s pins with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor might over heat and burn If you have trouble replacing the bat tery take the phone to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance 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 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 curb side collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling col lection centers and mail back pro grams e Sp Zs VJ F amp 1088A90A fm Page 21 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM 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 notif
22. ones 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 18 KA Ea Zs VJ F amp 1088A90A fm Page 19 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your ET 918 920 900 MHz Cordless Telephone with Headset Jack is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your cordless telephone so you can enjoy it for years Keep the phone dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Handle the phone gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts 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 your phone s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your phone is not performing as it should take it to your local Ra dioSha
23. t and the base If the contacts are dirty or tarnished clean them with a pencil eraser When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack the phone might not work and you might hear an error tone If this happens return the handset to the base for a few seconds About once a month fully dis charge the battery pack by keep ing the handset off the base until the TALK BATT LOW indicator flashes Otherwise the battery pack loses its ability to fully re charge If the TALK BATT LOW indicator does not light and the phone does not work recharge the battery pack The battery power might be too low to light the indicator If the battery pack becomes weak during a call you hear a beep ev ery 30 seconds and the TALK BATT LOW indicator flashes ev ery 3 seconds Recharge the bat tery pack If the battery pack is completely discharged the handset loses the security access protection code To reset the code place the hand set on the base and charge the battery pack The supplied battery pack should last for about a year When the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge order a replace ment battery pack from your local RadioShack store see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 20 Ea KA Zs ES eine Page 11 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have If
24. the handset twice RadioShack gt Notes e The phone goes off hook you hear the dial tone the first time you press TALK to stop the hand set from beeping If you do not press TALK again the phone re mains off hook If you press PAGE for less than 2 seconds the handset beeps for only 2 seconds Ea MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 10 numbers in memory then dial a stored number by pressing a one digit memory location number Each number you store can be up to 16 digits long Storing a Number in Memory Note An error tone sounds and the phone exits the programming mode if you wait more than 20 seconds be tween each key press 1 Lift the handset If the TALK BATT LOW indicator lights press TALK to turn it off 2 Press MEM The TALK BATT LOW indicator blinks OO PORS TUV TONE MEM FLASH VOLUME a 3 Enter the number and any TONE mode changes or REDIAL P entries see Entering a Pause on Page 15 e MP as VJ F amp 1088A90A fm Page 15 Tuesday August 17 1999 8 46 AM Notes e Each TONE or REDIAL P entry uses one digit of memory e If you try to enter more than 16 digits the phone beeps 5 times and exits the programming mode Start over at Step 2 and enter no more than 16 digits in Step 3 4 Press MEM again then enter the memory location number 0 9
25. where you want to store the num ber A tone sounds to indicate that the number is stored 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 need to change the number later 6 Attach the sticker to the phone To replace a stored number simply store a new number in its place Ea Or lift the handset press TALK if the TALK BATT LOW indicator lights and press MEM twice Then press the memory location number 0 9 you want to clear A tone sounds Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9 for example and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number You can store the access code with the phone number However you must also store a pause after the access code to allow the outside line time to connect To do so press REDIAL P Each press enters a 2 second pause For a longer pause press REDIAL P additional times Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in memory lift the handset or press TALK The TALK BATT LOW indicator lights When you hear a dial tone simply press MEM and enter the memory loca tion number for the number you want to dial Note If you select an empty memory location the phone beeps 5 times Try again e Sp Lis VJ ki amp 1088A90A fm Page 16 Tuesday August
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