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Cat. No. 43-1021
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-521
25-Channel Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID
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Flash — sends an electronic switchhook
signal for use with special phone servic-
es such as Call Waiting.
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
of the following options are generally
available:
• Caller’s number only
• Caller’s name only
Volume Control — lets you adjust the
volume you hear through the handset.
• Caller’s name and number
Hold — lets you put a call on hold, so
you can answer another call or page
someone.
For the ET-521’s Caller ID memory dial
feature to operate, you must receive the
caller’s number.
Redial — lets you quickly redial the last
number dialed.
Touch/Pulse Dialing — lets you use
your phone with tone or pulse service.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
We recommend you record your phone’s
serial number here. The number is on
the bottom of the base.
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.
Serial Number: __________________
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.
Important Caller ID Information
To use the phone’s Caller ID and Call
Waiting features, you must be in an area
where Caller ID and Call Waiting servic-
es are available and you must subscribe
to the services.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
!
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Important: 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 ET-521. For this reason, the ET-521
cordless phone should not be your only
telephone. To be safe, you should also
have a phone that does not require AC
power to operate (not a cordless phone)
so you can still make and receive calls if
there is an AC power failure.
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
phone might not ring. In rural areas, a to-
tal REN of three might impair ringer oper-
ation. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove a device from the line.
Your telephone operates on standard ra-
dio frequencies as allocated by the FCC.
Even though the access protection code
prevents unauthorized use of your phone
line, it is possible for other radio units op-
erating on similar frequencies within a
certain area to unintentionally intercept
your conversations and/or cause inter-
ference. This lack of privacy can occur
with any cordless phone.
FCC STATEMENT
This telephone complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number and
the REN to your phone company. These
numbers are on the bottom of the base.
Note: You must not connect your ET-
521 to any of the following:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 7
Attaching the Handset’s Antenna ....................................................................... 7
Placing the Base on a Desk Top ........................................................................ 7
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate .................................................................... 9
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ........................................................... 11
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 13
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 15
Selecting the Language .................................................................................... 15
Setting the Area Code ...................................................................................... 16
Setting the Ringers ........................................................................................... 16
Checking/Setting the Handset Ringer ........................................................ 16
Turning the Base Ringer On or Off ............................................................ 17
Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 18
Making and Receiving a Call ............................................................................ 18
Setting the Handset’s Volume .......................................................................... 18
Changing the Channel ...................................................................................... 19
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 19
Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 19
Using Hold ........................................................................................................ 20
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 20
Using Page/Intercom ........................................................................................ 20
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 21
Storing a Number and Name in Memory ................................................... 21
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 23
Recalling Numbers Stored in Memory ....................................................... 23
Dialing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 23
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 24
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 24
Deleting Information in a Single Memory Location .................................... 24
Deleting Information in All Memory Locations ........................................... 24
Using the VIP Call List ............................................................................... 25
Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................... 26
Caller ID Displays ............................................................................................. 27
Reviewing Caller ID Records ........................................................................... 27
Storing Caller ID Records in a Memory Location ............................................. 28
Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ........................................................ 28
Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................... 28
Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 30
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Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 32
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 33
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 34
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 34
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PREPARATION
SELECTING A LOCATION
ATTACHING THE
HANDSET’S ANTENNA
You can place the phone on a desk top
or table, mount it on a standard wall
plate, or mount it directly on the wall. Se-
lect a location that is:
Screw the antenna into the hole at the
top of the handset.
• near an AC outlet
• near a 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
The base’s location affects the phone’s
range. If you have a choice of several lo-
cations, try each to see which provides
the best performance.
Caution: The supplied AC adapter was
designed specifically for your ET-521.
Use only the supplied adapter.
PLACING THE BASE ON A
DESK TOP
Note:
• Your telephone connects directly to
a modular telephone line jack. If
your phone line jack is not a modu-
lar jack, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the phone
company update the wiring for you.
The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you
want to mount it on a wall plate).
Follow these steps when you place the
base on a desk, shelf, or table.
1. Remove the bracket by holding in
both tabs and gently pulling out the
wide end of the bracket.
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2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the phone jack on
the back of the base.
5. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into both slots on the
bottom of the base as shown and
push the tabs on the wide end of the
bracket into the upper slots on the
bottom of the base.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on
the back of the base.
6. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bottom of
the base.
7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
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8. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
raise it to a vertical position.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
DC 12V
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.
jack on
4. Route the modular cord through ei-
ther groove on the bottom of the
base and the adapter cord through
the groove below the strain relief
slot.
MOUNTING THE BASE ON
A WALL PLATE
1. Remove the bracket by holding in
both tabs and gently pulling out the
wide end of the bracket.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the phone jack on
the back of the base.
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5. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the slots on the bot-
tom of the base as shown and route
the other end of the short modular
cord through the center of the brack-
et.
7. Plug the short modular cord’s other
end into the wall plate jack, align the
base’s keyhole slots with the wall
plate studs, and slide the base
downward to secure it.
8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
6. Push the tabs on the wide end of the
bracket into the lower slots on the
bottom of the base.
9. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
raise it to a vertical position.
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MOUNTING THE BASE
DIRECTLY ON THE WALL
For this mounting method, you need two
flat-head screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the
bottom of the base.
5/16
1. Drill two holes 315/16
inches (100 mm) apart.
Then thread a screw
into each hole, letting
the
heads
extend
4. Insert the supplied power adapter’s
DC 12V
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about /16 inch (7 mm)
from the wall.
315/16
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.
jack on
2. Remove the bracket by holding in
both tabs and gently pulling out the
wide end of the bracket.
5. Route the modular cord through ei-
ther groove on the bottom of the
base and the adapter cord through
the groove below the strain relief
slot.
3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the phone jack on
the back of the base.
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6. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the slots on the bot-
tom of the base as shown, guide the
modular and adapter cords through
the slots on the wide end of the
bracket, then push the tabs on the
wide end of the bracket into the low-
er slots on the bottom of the base.
8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
9. Plug the modular cord into a modu-
lar phone line jack.
10. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
raise it to a vertical position.
7. Align the base’s keyhole slots with
the mounting screws, and slide the
base downward to secure it.
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To charge the battery pack, simply place
the handset on the base. The CHARGE
indicator on the base lights.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
The ET-521 comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must connect the bat-
tery pack and then charge it for about 15
hours.
CHARGE
Indicator
Note: You can place the handset on the
base face up or face down.
1. Press down and slide off the com-
partment cover as shown.
Recharge the battery pack when
appears on the handset’s display.
Low Battery Indicator
2. Plug the battery pack’s connector
into the socket in the compartment.
The connector fits only one way.
Notes:
• 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 when
TALK
you press
. If this happens, re-
turn the handset to the base for
about 6 seconds. This resets the se-
curity access protection code.
• 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.
Note: For easier battery pack con-
nection, lift it out of the compart-
ment, insert its connector into the
socket, then replace the battery
pack inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
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Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and the base. If the
contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
• If you are not going to use your
phone for an extended period of
time, disconnect the battery pack.
This increases the battery pack’s
usable life.
• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When it loses
its ability to fully recharge, order a
replacement battery pack from your
local RadioShack store (see “Re-
placing the Battery Pack” on
Page 33).
• If the battery pack gets completely
discharged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it,
the security access-protection code
needs to be reset. To reset the secu-
rity code, place the handset on the
base. If it was the handset that lost
power, leave the handset on the
base to charge the battery pack.
• If the battery pack gets weak during
a call, the handset sounds 4 beeps
every 30 seconds. If this happens,
you cannot make another call on the
phone until you recharge the battery
pack.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until
ap-
pears. Otherwise, the battery pack
loses its ability to fully recharge.
• To avoid damage to the battery
pack, always recharge the handset
before battery power grows too
weak to light
.
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SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
SELECTING THE
LANGUAGE
T/P
Set
(Tone/Pulse) on the back of the
The ET-521 comes set to display all Call-
er ID messages in English, but if you
want it to display messages in French or
Spanish, follow these steps.
base for the type of service you have. If
you are not sure which type you have,
once the battery is fully charged, do this
test.
SETUP
1. Press
on the handset. Lan-
T/P
T
to .
1. Set
guage and the currently selected
language appear.
Note: If you do not press any key
within 15 seconds after the lan-
guage selection display appears,
the ET-521 exits the language se-
lection display without changing the
current selection.
TALK
2. Lift the handset, then press
and listen for the dial tone.
2. To select another language, repeat-
edly press
/
or #/ until you see
the desired language.
3. Press any number other than 0.
Note: If your phone system requires
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that you dial an access code ( , for
example) before you dial an outside
number, do not press the access
code either.
SETUP
3. Press
to store the selected
If the dial tone stops, you have
language.
T/P
touch-tone service. Leave
set to
T
.
If the dial tone continues, you have
T/P
P
to .
pulse service. Set
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SETTING THE AREA
CODE
SETTING THE RINGERS
You can easily set the handset and base
ringers to fit your personal needs.
When you return a call from a Caller ID
record (see “Dialing Numbers from a
Caller ID Record” on Page 28), your
phone automatically dials 1, the area
code, and the number. However, if you
store your area code into memory and
the number you call has the same area
code, the ET-521 only dials the 7-digit lo-
cal number.
Notes:
• Even with the base and handset
ringers off, you can make or receive
calls using this phone, and tele-
phones on the same line still ring
when there is an incoming call. The
IN USE indicator on the base and
the TALK indicator on the handset
flash until you answer the call.
Follow these steps to set the local area
code.
• If the base’s ringer is off and the
handset is on the base, the handset
does not ring.
Note: If you do not press a key within 15
seconds during these steps, the display
clears and you must start again at Step
1.
Checking/Setting the Handset
Ringer
SETUP
. The language selection
display appears.
1. Pres
REVIEW
2. Press
t or s twice. The cur-
You can set the ET-521’s handset to
sound any of three ring types or you can
turn off its ringer. Follow these steps to
check the current ringer type, and
change it if desired.
rently entered area code (or -- -)
appears.
SETUP
1. Press
.
REVIEW
2. Repeatedly press
s or t un-
til the handset rings and Ringer
PAT(ringer pattern) and the current
setting appear.
3. Enter your 3-digit area code, then
SETUP
press
to store it.
Note: If you make a mistake while
DELETE
setting the area code, press
and re-enter the area code.
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3. Press
/
or #/ to select the de-
sired ringer type or turn off the ring-
er. The handset sounds the new
selection as you change the ringer
type.
4. Press SETUP to complete the set-
ting. If you turned off the ringer,
RingerOFFappears for about 12
seconds.
Turning the Base Ringer On or
Off
To have the base ring when a call comes
in, set RINGER to ON. To turn the ringer
off, set RINGER to OFF.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Notes:
• If you press TALK to hang up and
MAKING AND RECEIVING
A CALL
the phone does not disconnect,
move closer to the base then press
TALK again, or place the handset on
the base.
To make a call, simply lift the handset
and press TALK. When the TALK indica-
tor lights steadily and you hear the dial
tone, dial the desired phone number or
memory number (see “Memory Dialing”
on Page 21).
• If you want to make a call but the AC
adapter is not properly connected or
the handset is out of the base’s
range, Tryagainappears and the
handset beeps twice. Be sure the
AC adapter is correctly and securely
connected, move the handset closer
to the base, then try again.
• If you hear loud static during a con-
versation, move the handset closer
to the base.
The ET-521 displays the current channel
number until you dial the phone number.
Then the phone number appears, fol-
lowed by the duration of your call (after
15 seconds) in minutes and seconds.
• If you turn off the ringer, Ringer
OFF appears for about 12 seconds
when you end a call.
0–00:22
SETTING THE HANDSET’S
VOLUME
You can select any of three different vol-
ume settings (soft, normal, loud) by re-
peatedly pressing VOLUME during a call.
To answer a call if the handset is on the
base, simply lift the handset and begin
your conversation. Or, if the handset is
away from the base, press TALK first.
The TALK 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. The TALK and IN
USE indicators turn off.
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CHANGING THE
CHANNEL
The ET-521 scans 25 channels (frequen-
cy pairs used between the base and the
handset) and automatically selects a
clear channel each time you make or re-
ceive a call.
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to 24
CHand the current channel number ap-
pear on the display for about 15 seconds
when you make or receive a call.
digits, so you can redial long-
distance as well as local numbers.
REDIAL
• We recommend you not use
If you hear other conversations or exces-
to dial numbers that include a tone
entry. This could result in a wrong
number being dialed. (See “Using
Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 20.)
CHANNEL
sive noise during a call, press
to select a different channel. The select-
ed channel appears on the display.
• The redial memory does not store a
flash entry or any digits entered af-
FLASH
ter you press
Flash”).
(see “Using
Note: If the handset is too far from the
base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.
USING FLASH
FLASH
performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for special
services, such as Call Waiting.
USING REDIAL
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
FLASH
press
to answer an incoming call
You can quickly redial the last number di-
aled. Simply lift the handset and press
without disconnecting the current call.
FLASH
Press
call.
again to return to the first
TALK
. When you hear the dial tone,
REDIAL
press
. The number appears on
the display as the phone dials it.
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Note: If you do not have any special
2. Dial the service’s main number.
FLASH
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
might
3. When the service answers, press
. Q appears. Any additional num-
bers you dial are sent as tone sig-
nals.
USING HOLD
4. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
To talk to someone else in the room with-
out the person on the other end of the
phone line hearing your conversation,
TALK.
The phone automatically re-
sets to pulse dialing.
HOLD
press
during the call. The TALK in-
dicator on the handset and IN USE indi-
cator on the base flash and Phone
holdappears.
USING PAGE/INTERCOM
You can use the ET-521 as a two-way
pager and intercom between the base
and the handset. This is useful if the
handset is away from the base and you
want to locate it, or if you want to have a
conversation between the handset and
the base.
Note: We do not recommend using hold
for very long if you subscribe to Caller ID,
because the Caller ID information sent
by the phone company might disconnect
a caller on hold if a new call comes in.
To page the person who has the handset
or to locate the handset when the phone
PAGE
is not in use, press
on the base.
The handset beeps three times and
Paging youappears. If you want the
handset to beep for a longer time, hold
HOLD
Press
again to resume your phone
PAGE
down for about 3 seconds. The
handset beeps for 3 minutes.
conversation.
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 following these
steps.
T/P
P
1. Be sure
is set to .
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To stop the handset from beeping before
it automatically stops, press TALK on the
handset twice or PAGE on the base.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 20 phone numbers
and names in memory, then dial a stored
number by pressing a two-digit memory
location number.
To answer a page from the base or to
page the base, press INTCM on the
handset. The base sounds three beeps
and Intercom appears on the hand-
set. Begin your conversation.
Each stored number can be up to 24 dig-
its long, and each name can contain up
to 16 characters.
:
Notes
• You cannot speak and hear the
other party at the same time during
an intercom conversation.
Storing a Number and Name in
Memory
• You cannot page the handset during
a call.
Notes:
• If T/P is set to P and you want to use
• If you want to make an intercom call
during a phone conversation, press
INTCM on the handset to page the
base. Phone hold Intercom
appears and the call is placed on
hold. When you finish the intercom
call, press INTCM to resume the
phone conversation.
tone dialing for a memory number,
you must store a
as the first entry
of the number you want to tone dial.
• Do not store a number with both
pulse and tone entries in the same
memory location. This could result
in a wrong number being dialed.
• Each pause (see “Entering a Pause”
• If a phone call comes in during an
intercom conversation, press TALK
on the handset to answer the call.
When you finish the call, you can
press INTCM to resume the intercom
conversation.
on Page 23) and tone entry (
uses one digit of memory.
)
• To keep your accounts secure, we
recommend you do not store your
personal access code for services
such as bank-by-phone in a memory
location.
To end the intercom conversation, press
INTCM.
• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the programming mode if you
wait more than 15 seconds between
each keypress or enter more than
24 digits. You must start over at
Step 1.
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1. Press MEM. PROG (programming)
To enter the same letter twice in a
row or enter a blank space, press #/
to move the cursor to the next
character position, then enter the
desired letter.
appears.
:
Notes
• If you enter a wrong letter, press
#/ or to move the cursor
/
to the position of the incorrect let-
ter, then enter the correct letter.
2. Enter the number you want to store.
The number appears on the display.
• You can enter up to 16 letters,
including spaces.
To store the last number you dialed,
simply press REDIAL.
4. Press MEM. Enter 00-19 ap-
If you enter an incorrect digit, press
DELETE to delete the last entered
digit. Then enter the correct digit.
pears.
5. Enter a two-digit memory location
number (00–19). The ET-521 beeps
several times. The stored memory
location number and Save OK ap-
pear.
If you receive a call while you are
Note:
storing information in memory, press
TALK to answer the call. After the call,
begin again at Step 1.
3. To enter a name, press SETUP. A
flashing cursor appears.
To replace a stored number, simply store
a new one in its place.
Refer to the letters on the number
keys to select the desired letter. For
example, to enter JOHN: press 5
once; Jappears. Then press 6 three
times; o appears. Press 4 twice; h
appears. Finally, press 6 twice; n
appears.
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VIEW s or t until the desired number
appears.
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 do
so, press REDIAL to enter a 3-second
pause after entering the access code. P
appears. For a longer pause, press RE-
DIAL again.
Note: TOP OF LIST or END OF
LIST appears when you reach the
beginning or end of the memory lo-
cations.
3. To review the stored name, press #/
or
/
. If no name is stored,
Nonameappears.
Dialing a Memory Number
1. Press TALK. The TALK indicator
lights.
2. When you hear the dial tone, press
MEM then enter the 2-digit memory
location number, or press REVIEW s
or t to select the desired memory lo-
cation number. The memory loca-
tion number and the stored phone
number appear on the display.
Recalling Numbers Stored in
Memory
3. Press CALLBACK. The phone dials
the displayed phone number.
1. Press MEM, then SETUP. The phone
M01
555-1234
displays M--.
2. Enter the 2-digit memory location
number. The stored phone number
appears.
Or, to scroll through all of the memo-
ry locations, repeatedly press RE-
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Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
Deleting Information in a
Single Memory Location
For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long distance
or bank by phone), store each group of
numbers in its own memory location.
1. Recall the memory location contain-
ing the information you want to
delete.
2. Press DELETE. Clear? and
When calling special services, dial the
service’s main number first. Then, at the
appropriate place in the call, press MEM
and SETUP, enter the number for the lo-
cation where the additional information is
stored, and press CALLBACK.
DELappear.
3. Press DELETE again to confirm de-
letion. The next higher memory lo-
cation number and the number
stored there appear. If no number is
stored in that location, Nonumber
appears.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
To exit without deleting the informa-
tion, wait 30 seconds without press-
ing any button.
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 pe-
riods. Remain on the line to explain the
reason for your call.
Deleting Information in All
Memory Locations
1. Press MEM, then SETUP.
2. Repeatedly press REVIEW s or t un-
til TOPOFLISTor ENDOFLIST
appears.
3. Press DELETE. Clear?ALL?and
DELappear.
4. Press DELETE again to confirm de-
letion. ClearOKappears briefly.
To exit without deleting all of the
memory location information, wait
30 seconds without pressing any
button.
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Using the VIP Call List
Your phone lets you save up to 20 phone
numbers in its VIP Call List. Whenever
someone calls from one of those 20
numbers, if you subscribe to Caller ID,
the system sounds distinctive rings after
the first ring to alert you.
To place a phone number on the VIP Call
list, first recall the phone number from a
memory location, then press SETUP.
VIP
appears, marking the phone num-
ber as a VIP phone number.
To remove a phone number from the VIP
Call List, recall the phone number and
VIP
press SETUP.
disappears.
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CALLER ID OPERATION
If you subscribe to Caller ID service from
your phone company, the ET-521 auto-
matically displays the information the
phone company sends between the first
and second rings of every call you re-
ceive. It stores up to 99 number only or
name and number call records in its Call-
er ID memory.
If you subscribe to your phone compa-
ny’s message waiting service, your sys-
tem informs you when you have a
message waiting. If the MESSAGE indi-
cator on the base flashes and
pears, you have a voice message in your
mailbox. disappears from the display
ap-
after 15 seconds, but the MESSAGE in-
dicator flashes until you retrieve the mes-
sage or delete the Caller ID record.
It also shows the date and time the call
was received. The display also shows if
caller information is not available or if the
number is blocked by the sender (see
“Caller ID Displays” on Page 27).
The NEW CALL and MESSAGE indica-
tors light on the base during an incoming
call, and the call record and NEWappear
for 15 seconds, then the display blanks
out.
If you subscribe to Call Waiting, the NEW
CALL and MESSAGE indicators light on
the base during a call and Callwait-
ing appears briefly. The Caller ID
record appears. If you want to answer
the incoming call, press FLASH. To
resume the previous phone conversa-
tion, press FLASH again.
555-1234
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CALLER ID DISPLAYS
English
Display — French
Spanish
Description
xxNewCID
Total=xx
xxCIDNvx
xxCIDNuevo
The first line indicates the number of new calls. The sec-
ond line shows the total number of Caller ID records in
memory.
Nodatasent
Aucunedonne
Nohaydatos
Appears when the Caller ID information was garbled, or if
there was an error during the transmission.
Appears if the caller chose to block sending Caller ID in-
formation. No caller information appears.
Private
Confidentiel
Privado
Callwaiting
Appears briefly to indicate incoming call information while
Appelenattente you are on the phone. The Caller ID information appears.
Llamadaenespera
Outofarea
Horsdezone
Noarea
Appears if the caller is not within a Caller ID service area,
or during operator-assisted calls or calls made with a
credit card.
Appears when you review a Caller ID record from some-
one who has called more than one time from the same
number.
R#xx
REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS
REVIEW
2. Repeatedly press
s to see
REVIEW
older calls or
recent calls.
t to see more
CALL ID xx New CID Total
appears.
1. Press
.
= xx
3. To see the Caller ID record number
#
and date/time, press / or / .
Note: If you do not press a button
for 15 seconds while you are re-
viewing Caller ID records, the ET-
521’s display automatically blanks
out.
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STORING CALLER ID
RECORDS IN A MEMORY
LOCATION
DELETING CALLER ID
RECORDS
The ET-521 lets you delete individual
Caller ID records or all Caller ID records
at one time.
CALL ID xx New CID Total
1. Press
.
= xx
appears.
REVIEW
2. Repeatedly press
s or t un-
Follow these steps to delete a single
Caller ID record.
til you see the desired Caller ID
record.
CALL ID
1. Press
press
then repeatedly
MEM
3. Press
. PROGappears.
REVIEW
s or t until the Caller
ID record you want to delete
appears.
4. If you want to enter a name for the
SETUP
displayed number, press
then enter the name.
DELETE Clear ?
and DEL
2. Press
.
appear.
MEM
5. Press
, then enter the memory
location number. The ET-521 beeps
several times. The stored memory
location number and Save OK ap-
pear.
DELETE
3. Press
again.
Follow these steps to delete all Caller ID
records.
CALL ID
DELETE
.
1. Press
then press
Clear?ALL?and DELappear.
DIALING NUMBERS FROM
A CALLER ID RECORD
DELETE
2. Press
. ClearOKappears.
CALL ID
REVIEW
, then press
1. Press
s or t until you see the phone num-
ber you want to dial.
CALLBACK.
2. Press
The ET-521 dials
the displayed phone number.
If the phone number’s area code
does not match the area code you
stored, the system automatically di-
als a 1 before dialing the displayed
area code and 7-digit phone num-
ber. (See “Setting the Area Code”
on Page 16.)
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Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects
USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with
hands-free convenience using an option-
the handset’s earpiece and micro-
phone.
3
al headset that has a /32-inch (2.5 mm)
• If you place the handset on the base
to recharge it while the headset is
connected, be sure the handset
seats properly.
plug. We recommend RadioShack Cat.
No. 43-194, which is specially designed
for use with the ET-521.
To connect the headset, insert the head-
With a headset connected, you make or
answer calls as usual using the keys on
the handset.
set’s plug into the
the handset.
jack on the top of
RadioShack also sells a handset holder
(Cat. No. 43-197) which lets you hang
the handset on your belt for hands-free
conversation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the
following suggestions might help.
Problem
Suggestion
The handset does not work.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapt-
er are correctly and securely connected.
Be sure the battery pack is connected and
charged.
Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna
to a vertical position.
Return the handset to the base for 6 sec-
onds, then try again.
Volume drops or you hear unusual
sounds.
Someone has picked up another phone on
the same line. Hang up the other phone.
Call is noisy.
Do not place the base near appliances or
large metal objects.
Keep the handset away from interference
sources such as computers, remote con-
trol toys, wireless alarm systems, wireless
intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent
lights, and electrical appliances. If the in-
terference is severe, turn off the interfering
device.
Press CHANNEL to switch to another chan-
nel.
Hang up and redial the number.
Phone dials more than 7 digits when
dialing a local phone number from a
Caller ID record.
Store the local area code (see “Setting the
Area Code” on Page 16).
The handset’s range decreases.
Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna
to a vertical position.
Return the handset to the base to re-
charge the battery pack.
Be sure the base’s antenna is not touching
a metal surface.
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Problem
Suggestion
Receiver sound flutters or fades.
Be sure the battery pack is charged.
Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna
to a vertical position.
Move the handset closer to the base.
T/P
correctly for the type of service you
have (see “Setting the Dialing Mode” on
Page 15).
Can receive calls, but cannot make
calls.
Set
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 ET-521 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your ET-521 25-Channel Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can
enjoy it for years.
Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can
contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and 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 detergents to
clean your phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction
and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your
phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis-
tance. If the trouble is affecting the phone lines, the phone company might ask you to
disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.
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Cautions:
REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
• You must use a replacement battery
pack of the same size and type, with
the proper connector.
If you follow the instructions in “Connect-
ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on
Page 13, the battery pack should last
about one year. If the battery does not
hold a charge for more than 2 hours after
an overnight charge, replace the battery
with a new 3.6 volt, 300 milliamp battery
with a connector that fits the socket in the
battery compartment. You can order a
replacement battery pack through your
local RadioShack store.
• 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 it with conducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery pack or con-
ductor might overheat and burn.
Install the new battery pack as described
below, then charge the battery pack for
about 15 hours (see “Connecting and
Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 13).
If you have trouble replacing the battery
pack, take the phone to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
Note: To avoid losing information stored
in memory, try to install and begin charg-
ing the new battery pack within 2–3 min-
utes.
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 disposed of
properly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management au-
thorities for information on recycling or
disposal 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.
1. Press down and slide off the cover.
2. Gently pull on the battery pack con-
nector to disconnect it, then remove
the battery pack.
3. Plug the new battery pack’s connec-
tor into the socket and place the bat-
tery pack into the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
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If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.
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.
Some cordless telephones operate on
frequencies that may cause interference
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
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 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 telephone or power
lines can damage your telephone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-
ertheless, if you live an area that has se-
vere electrical storms, we suggest that
you unplug your phone during storms to
reduce the possibility of damage.
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 the interfer-
ence. Try to eliminate the interference
by:
• 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
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NOTES
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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 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 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
7A8
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