Radio Shack Cordless Telephone ET 537 User Guide

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Cat. No. 43-1037  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
ET-537  
25-Channel Cordless Telephone  
with 9-Number Memory  
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Important: Cordless phones such as  
this one require AC power to operate.  
When AC power is off, you cannot dial  
out or receive incoming calls using  
your ET-537. For this reason, the ET-  
537 should not be your only telephone.  
To be safe, you should also have a  
phone that does not need AC power to  
operate (not a cordless phone) so you  
can still make and receive calls if there  
is an AC power failure.  
Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz-  
ard, do not expose this product to rain  
or moisture.  
CAUTION  
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  
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.  
!
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READ THIS BEFORE  
INSTALLATION  
FCC STATEMENT  
This telephone complies with Part 68  
of FCC Rules. You must, upon re-  
quest, provide the FCC Registration  
Number and the REN to your phone  
company. These numbers are on the  
bottom of the phone’s base.  
We have designed your telephone to  
conform to federal regulations, and  
you can connect it to most telephone  
lines. However, 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.  
You must not connect your phone to  
any of the following:  
• Coin-operated systems  
• Party-line systems  
If you are using more than one phone  
or other device on the line, add up all  
the RENs. If the total is more than five,  
your phone might not ring. In rural ar-  
eas, a total REN of three might impair  
ringer operation. If ringer operation is  
impaired, disconnect one of the devic-  
es from the line.  
• Most electronic key phone sys-  
tems  
Note: Your telephone operates on  
standard radio frequencies, as allocat-  
ed by the FCC. Even though the ac-  
cess-protection code prevents un-  
authorized use of your phone line, it is  
possible for other radio units operating  
on similar frequencies within a certain  
area to unintentionally intercept your  
conversations and/or cause interfer-  
ence. This lack of privacy can occur  
with any cordless phone.  
Note: Some cordless phones operate  
at frequencies that might cause inter-  
ference 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.  
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CONTENTS  
Installation.............................................................................................................. 6  
Selecting a Location.......................................................................................... 6  
Installing the Handset’s Antenna....................................................................... 7  
Connecting the Battery ..................................................................................... 7  
Connecting Power............................................................................................. 7  
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................... 8  
Installing the Base............................................................................................. 9  
Placing the Base on a Desk Top................................................................. 9  
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate............................................................. 9  
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall.................................................... 10  
Preparation........................................................................................................... 12  
Setting the Dialing Mode................................................................................. 12  
Turning the Ringer On or Off........................................................................... 12  
Operation ............................................................................................................. 13  
Confirmation Tones ......................................................................................... 13  
Making/Receiving a Call ................................................................................ 13  
Changing Channels ........................................................................................ 13  
Using Redial ................................................................................................... 13  
Using Flash .................................................................................................... 14  
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................. 14  
Using Privacy ................................................................................................. 14  
Using Page .................................................................................................... 15  
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................... 16  
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory ............................................................... 16  
Storing a Pause ....................................................................................... 16  
Dialing a Stored Number ................................................................................ 17  
Clearing a Memory Location ........................................................................... 17  
Chain Dialing Numbers .................................................................................. 17  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 18  
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 20  
Replacing the Battery ..................................................................................... 21  
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 21  
Lightning ......................................................................................................... 22  
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INSTALLATION  
Important: After you select a location  
for the phone (see “Selecting a Loca-  
tion”), you must install the phone in the  
following order before you use it for the  
first time.  
• Away from computers, remote  
control toys, wireless intercoms,  
alarms, and room monitors  
The base’s location affects the phone’s  
range. If you have a choice of several  
locations, try each to see which pro-  
vides the best performance.  
1. Install the handset’s antenna (see  
“Installing the Handset’s An-  
tenna” on Page 7).  
2. Connect the battery to the hand-  
set (see “Connecting the Battery”  
on Page 7).  
Notes:  
• If the phone line jack is not a mod-  
ular jack, you must update the wir-  
ing. You can do this yourself,  
using jacks and adapters avail-  
able at your local RadioShack  
store, or you can let the phone  
company update the wiring for  
you.  
3. Connect the base to power (see  
“Connecting Power” on Page 7).  
4. Charge the phone’s battery for  
about 24 hours (see “Charging  
the Battery” on Page 8).  
5. Install the base and connect it to  
your phone line (see “Installing the  
Base” on Page 9).  
• The phone company will charge  
you for the installation of the nec-  
essary jacks.  
• The USOC number of the jack to  
be installed is RJ11W for a wall  
jack or RJ11C for a wall plate.  
SELECTING A LOCATION  
You can place your phone on a desk,  
shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall.  
Select a location that is:  
• Near an AC outlet  
• Near a telephone line jack  
• Out of the way of normal activities  
• Away from fluorescent lights, elec-  
trical machinery, electrical appli-  
ances, and metal walls or filing  
cabinets  
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2. Pull and lift the front tab on the  
INSTALLING THE  
HANDSET’S ANTENNA  
battery restraining strap to remove  
it.  
Insert the antenna into the hole at the  
top of the handset, then rotate the an-  
tenna clockwise until it is secure.  
3. Connect the battery’s wires to the  
battery connector inside the com-  
partment, then insert the battery.  
Note: The battery’s connector fits  
into the connector inside the com-  
partment only one way. Do not  
force it.  
4. Replace the battery restraining  
strap and the cover.  
After you connect the battery, you  
must connect power, then charge the  
battery.  
CONNECTING THE  
BATTERY  
Your phone comes with a recharge-  
able nickel-cadmium battery installed.  
However, before you use the phone for  
the first time, you must connect the  
battery and charge it for about 24  
hours.  
CONNECTING POWER  
Caution: You must use a 120V AC/9V  
DC adapter that delivers at least 150  
milliamps. Its plug must correctly fit the  
POWER 9V DC  
phone’s  
jack. The sup-  
plied adapter meets these require-  
ments. Using an adapter that does not  
meet these requirements could dam-  
age the phone or the adapter.  
Follow these steps to connect the bat-  
tery.  
1. While lifting up on the battery  
compartment cover’s latch on the  
back of the handset, pull the cover  
up to remove it.  
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1. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the POWER 9V DC  
jack on the back of the base.  
be sure the AC adapter is  
securely connected to the base.  
Also, check the charging contacts  
on the handset and base. If the  
contacts are dirty or tarnished,  
gently clean them with a pencil  
eraser.  
2. Plug the adapter into a standard  
AC outlet.  
CHARGING THE  
BATTERY  
Before you connect the phone to the  
phone line and use the phone for the  
first time, or whenever you install a  
new battery, make sure RINGER OFF/  
ON on the handset is set to OFF, then  
charge the battery for about 24 hours  
by placing the handset on the cradle so  
the CHARGE indicator on the base  
lights.  
• A full charge lasts about 168  
hours if you leave the handset off  
the base and do not make any  
calls.  
• About once a month, fully dis-  
charge the battery. Otherwise, the  
battery loses its ability to fully  
recharge. To fully discharge the  
battery, set RINGER OFF/ON on  
the handset to ON and keep the  
handset off the cradle until the  
handset beeps every 7 seconds.  
Then return the handset to the  
cradle, set RINGER OFF/ON to  
OFF, and recharge the battery for  
about 10 hours.  
The phone charges whenever the  
handset is on the base. You can re-  
charge the battery at any time, but you  
must be sure to recharge it when the  
handset sounds a beep every 7 sec-  
onds.  
• When the battery cannot fully  
recharge, replace it with a new  
one. For the best performance,  
you should replace the supplied  
battery about once a year — more  
often if it is used heavily. See  
Notes:  
• If the CHARGE indicator on the  
base does not light when you  
place the handset on the cradle,  
“Replacing the Battery’’  
Page 21.  
on  
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• The first time you use your phone  
after installing a new battery, the  
handset might not work or might  
sound an error tone when you  
press TALK. This might also occur  
when you recharge a battery that  
has been completely discharged.  
Mounting the Base on  
a Wall Plate  
Follow these steps to mount the phone  
on a standard wall plate.  
1. Thread the attached modular cord  
through the thick strain relief slot  
under the base.  
If this happens, be sure RINGER  
OFF/ON is set to ON. Then return  
the handset to the cradle for 5  
seconds. This resets the security  
access protection code.  
INSTALLING THE BASE  
2. Thread the supplied AC adapter’s  
cord through the thin strain relief  
slot under the base.  
Placing the Base on  
a Desk Top  
3. Plug the attached modular cord  
on the back of the base into the  
wall plate’s modular phone line  
jack.  
Follow these steps if you are placing  
the base on a desk, shelf, or table.  
1. Place the handset on the base.  
2. Place the base’s antenna in a ver-  
tical position.  
3. Plug the attached modular cord  
on the back of the base into a  
modular phone line jack.  
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4. Align the keyhole slots on the  
back of the base with the mount-  
ing studs on the wall plate, then  
carefully push the base onto the  
studs and slide it down.  
2. Thread the attached modular cord  
through the thick strain relief slot  
under the base.  
5. Place the handset on the base.  
6. Place the base’s antenna in a ver-  
tical position.  
3. Thread the supplied AC adapter’s  
cord through the thin strain relief  
slot under the base.  
Mounting the Base  
Directly on the Wall  
You need two wood screws (not sup-  
plied) for this mounting method. Make  
sure the heads of the screws fit into the  
keyhole slots on the back of the base.  
4. Align the keyhole slots on the  
back of the base with the mount-  
ing screws and slide the base  
downward to secure it.  
Follow these steps to mount the phone  
directly on the wall.  
1. Drill two holes 31/4 inches apart.  
Then thread a screw into each  
1
hole, letting the head extend /8  
inch from the wall.  
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5. Plug the attached modular cord  
on the back of the base into a  
modular phone line jack.  
6. Place the handset on the base.  
7. Place the base’s antenna in a ver-  
tical position.  
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PREPARATION  
SETTING THE DIALING  
MODE  
TURNING THE RINGER  
ON OR OFF  
Set TONE/PULSE on the back of the  
base for the type of service you have  
tone or pulse (rotary). If you are not  
sure which type you have, do this test.  
To turn off the handset’s ringer, set  
RINGER OFF/ON on the handset to  
OFF. To turn on the ringer, set it to ON.  
1. Set TONE/PULSE to TONE.  
Note: With the handset’s ringer off,  
you can still make calls using the  
phone. And you can receive calls if you  
have another telephone on the same  
line which rings when there is an in-  
coming call.  
2. Lift the handset, press TALK, 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  
enter the access code.  
If the dial tone stops, you have  
touch tone service. Leave TONE/  
PULSE set to TONE.  
If the dial tone continues, you  
have pulse (rotary) service. Set  
TONE/PULSE to PULSE.  
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OPERATION  
CONFIRMATION TONES  
CHANGING CHANNELS  
When you press a button, the phone  
sounds a confirmation tone to indicate  
that it accepted the command. If you  
are out of range or there is too much in-  
terference, the phone sounds an error  
tone. Move the handset closer to the  
base and try again.  
To reduce interference and get the  
clearest communications between the  
base and handset, the phone automati-  
cally selects a clear channel for a call at  
the beginning of the call. The phone  
uses one of 25 channels when you hear  
a dial tone or during a call.  
MAKING/RECEIVING A  
CALL  
However, you can manually change  
the channel the phone is using during  
a call. When you press CHAN, the  
phone changes to another channel  
and uses that one.  
Note: If the handset is too far from the  
base, the phone might not change  
channels. Move closer to the base and  
try again.  
To make a call, lift the handset from  
the base. If you do not hear a dial tone,  
press TALK. When you hear a dial  
tone, dial the phone number.  
USING REDIAL  
To answer a call, lift the handset from  
the base. If you do not hear the caller,  
press TALK.  
TALK  
Note: If you accidentally press  
within 2-3 seconds after answering a  
call, the phone ignores your command.  
After 2-3 seconds, pressing TALK dis-  
connects the call.  
To redial the last number dialed, press  
REDIAL on the handset when you hear  
a dial tone. The phone automatically  
dials the last number dialed.  
When you are finished with the call, ei-  
ther press TALK or return the handset  
to the base to hang up.  
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Note: The redial memory holds up to  
63 digits, so you can redial long-  
distance as well as local phone num-  
bers.  
• If you do not have any special  
FLASH  
might disconnect the current call.  
phone services, pressing  
USING TONE SERVICES  
ON A PULSE LINE  
USING FLASH  
If you have pulse service, you can tem-  
porarily switch to tone dialing during a  
call for banking services or computer  
transactions.  
TONE/PULSE  
Be sure  
the base is set to  
ber as usual, then simply press  
on the back of  
. Dial the num-  
on  
PULSE  
FLASH  
Pressing  
equivalent of a switchhook signal. Use  
FLASH  
sends the electronic  
the handset at the appropriate place in  
the call to change to tone dialing. The  
phone automatically returns to pulse  
dialing when you hang up the call.  
with special phone company  
services such as call waiting.  
If you have call waiting, quickly press  
FLASH  
and release  
to take an incom-  
USING PRIVACY  
ing call without disconnecting the cur-  
rent call. Quickly press and release  
FLASH  
again to return to the first call.  
Notes:  
• Pressing and holding down  
FLASH  
for at least 1 second dis-  
connects the current call.  
If you do not want a person on the other  
end of the line to hear you, press and  
FLASH  
• Do not press  
the phone.  
to hang up  
PRIVACY  
hold down  
The handset’s microphone is turned off  
PRIVA-  
on the handset.  
• When you redial a phone number  
that includes a flash entry, the  
phone only redials the numbers  
without ending the call. Release  
CY  
to resume your conversation.  
FLASH.  
1 2 3 4 FLASH 5 6 7  
after  
dial  
For example, if you  
Note: You can still hear the person on  
the other end of the line when you  
, pressing  
5 6 7  
REDIAL  
only redials  
.
PRIVACY  
press and hold down  
.
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USING PAGE  
PAGE  
on the base lets you locate the  
handset if you misplaced it, or alert the  
person holding the handset. The hand-  
set beeps three times when someone  
PAGE  
presses and releases  
base. If you press and hold down  
PAGE  
on the  
for about 2 seconds, the handset  
beeps three times for about 20 sec-  
onds. This gives you time to locate the  
handset.  
PAGE  
Note: Pressing  
does not discon-  
nect a call in progress.  
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MEMORY DIALING  
STORING PHONE  
NUMBERS IN MEMORY  
You can store up to 9 phone numbers  
of up to 16 digits each.  
Notes:  
Write the person’s or company’s  
name and memory location num-  
ber on the card in pencil (in case  
you want to change it later).  
• If TONE/PULSE is set to PULSE  
and you want to use tone dialing  
for a memory number, you must  
store the tone entry ( ) along  
with the number.  
6. Repeat Steps 1-4 to store and  
record other telephone numbers.  
To keep your accounts secure, we  
recommend you not store your  
personal access code for services  
such as bank-by-phone.  
Notes:  
• If you receive a call while you  
store a number in memory, press  
TALK to answer the call. After the  
call, begin again at Step 1 to store  
the number.  
1. If you hear a dial tone, press  
TALK.  
2. Press MEMORY.  
To change a stored number, store  
a new one in its place.  
Storing 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.  
3. Dial the number you want to store,  
then press MEMORY again.  
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 # at the ap-  
propriate place to enter a 3-4 second  
pause. For a longer pause, press # ad-  
ditional times.  
4. Press the memory location num-  
ber (1-9) where you want to store  
the number. The phone beeps  
rapidly. The phone number is now  
stored in memory.  
5. Remove the plastic covering from  
the handset’s index card with a  
small pointed object, such as the  
end of a straightened paper clip.  
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DIALING A STORED  
NUMBER  
CHAIN DIALING  
NUMBERS  
1. Lift the handset from the cradle.  
When calling special services (such as  
alternate long distance or bank by  
phone), dial the service’s main number  
first. Then, at the appropriate place in  
TALK  
(Press  
dial tone).  
if you do not hear a  
2. When you hear a dial tone, press  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
the call, press  
and the mem-  
and then press the  
ory location number where the addi-  
tional information is stored.  
memory location number where  
the phone number is stored. The  
phone dials the stored number.  
Important: If you want to test a stored  
number of an emergency service,  
make the test call in the off-peak  
hours, such as late evening or early  
morning, and remain on the line to ex-  
plain the reason for your call.  
CLEARING A MEMORY  
LOCATION  
To clear a stored phone number from a  
MEMORY  
memory location, press  
twice, then press the memory location  
number. A long beep sounds. The  
phone number is now cleared from  
memory.  
Note: If the phone does not sound a  
long beep, it did not clear the number.  
Try again.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If your phone is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi-  
nate the problem. If the phone still does not operate normally, take it to your local  
RadioShack store for assistance.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Suggestion  
The call is too  
noisy.  
Interference on the line.  
• Change channels and  
try again (see “Chang-  
ing Channels” on  
Page 13).  
• Hang up the phone.  
Then pick up the phone  
and redial the number.  
The phone connection is  
loose.  
Check the phone’s connec-  
tion.  
A device such as a remote  
control, fluorescent light, per-  
sonal computer, or appliance  
is too close to the handset.  
• Change channels and  
try again (see “Chang-  
ing Channels” on  
Page 13).  
• Move the handset away  
from the device. If the  
noise continues, turn off  
the device.  
The channel frequency for  
your phone is the same as  
another cordless phone in  
your area.  
Change channels and try  
again (see “Changing Chan-  
nels” on Page 13).  
The antenna on the base or  
the handset might be touch-  
ing a metal surface.  
Adjust the antenna on the  
base, check the antenna on  
the handset, and try again.  
The handset’s battery might  
need recharging.  
Place the handset in the  
base to recharge it.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Suggestion  
The volume sud-  
denly drops and un-  
usual sounds occur.  
Someone has picked up a  
phone on the same line.  
Have the other person hang  
up the phone.  
The handset’s battery might  
need recharging (the handset  
sounds a beep every 7 sec-  
onds).  
Place the handset in the base  
to recharge it (see “Charging  
the Battery” on Page 8).  
Note: If the battery is too low,  
the handset might not beep.  
The phone’s range  
decreases.  
The antenna on the base is not Position the antenna on the  
adjusted properly.  
base vertically.  
The handset’s battery might  
need recharging.  
Place the handset in the base  
to recharge it.  
The phone does not The handset is too far away  
work, or works poor- from the base.  
ly.  
Move the handset closer to  
the base.  
The phone’s cord and the AC  
adapter are not connected  
properly.  
Properly connect the phone’s  
cord and AC adapter.  
The handset’s battery might  
need recharging.  
Place the handset in the base  
to recharge it.  
The antenna on the base is not Position the base’s antenna  
adjusted properly.  
vertically.  
The phone does  
not work after the  
TALK indicator  
flashes several  
times and the  
The phone must be reset.  
Place the handset in the  
base for at least 10 seconds  
to reset it.  
phone beeps when  
TALK  
you press  
to  
make or receive a  
call.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack ET-537 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 9-Number Memory  
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 cir-  
cuit 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  
CLEANER  
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-  
gents to clean your phone.  
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunc-  
tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.  
If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local 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.  
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6. Replace the restraining strap and  
the cover.  
REPLACING THE  
BATTERY  
Caution: Your telephone contains a  
rechargeable 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, recycling  
collection centers, and mail back pro-  
grams.  
If you follow the instructions in “Charg-  
ing the Battery” on Page 8, the sup-  
plied battery should last about one  
year. When the battery loses its ability  
to fully charge, you should replace it  
with a new one (available at your local  
RadioShack store).  
Install the new battery as described  
below, then charge the battery (see  
“Charging the Battery” on Page 8).  
1. While lifting up on the battery  
compartment cover’s latch on the  
back of the handset, pull the cover  
up to remove it.  
THE FCC WANTS YOU  
TO KNOW  
In the unlikely event that your phone  
causes problems on the phone line,  
the phone company can temporarily  
discontinue your service. The phone  
company normally attempts to notify  
you in advance. If advance notice is  
not practical, the phone company noti-  
fies you as soon as possible and advis-  
es you of your right to file a complaint  
with the FCC.  
2. Pull and lift the tab on the battery  
restraining strap to remove it.  
3. Gently pull on the battery connec-  
tor to disconnect it, then remove  
the battery.  
Also, the phone company can make  
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-  
tions, or procedures that could affect  
the operation of this telephone. The  
phone company normally notifies you  
of these changes in advance, so you  
can take the necessary steps to pre-  
vent interruption of your phone service.  
4. Place the new battery inside the  
compartment.  
5. Connect the battery’s wires to the  
connector in the compartment.  
Note: The battery’s connector fits  
into the connector inside the com-  
partment only one way. Do not  
force it.  
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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 and unplug your phone and discon-  
nect the handset battery. If the interfer-  
ence goes away, your phone is  
causing the interference.  
LIGHTNING  
Your phone has built-in protection cir-  
cuits to reduce the risk of damage from  
surges in phone line current. These  
protection circuits meet or exceed FCC  
requirements. However, lightning strik-  
ing the phone lines can damage your  
phone.  
Try to eliminate the interference by:  
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.  
• Moving your phone away from the  
receiver  
• Connecting your phone to an AC  
outlet that is on a different electri-  
cal circuit from the receiver  
• Contacting your local RadioShack  
store for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-  
ence, the FCC requires that you stop  
using your phone.  
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NOTES  
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RadioShack Limited Warranty  
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for  
one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized  
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period bring your RadioShack sales slip as  
proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack store.  
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse,  
misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning or other  
incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized  
Service Facility, or transportation costs. RadioShack is not responsible or liable for indirect,  
special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or perfor-  
mance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property, loss of revenue or  
profit, or costs of removal, installation or reinstallation.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN  
LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclu-  
sion of incidental or consequential damages and some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of  
implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the pur-  
chaser. There will be charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the  
aforesaid one (1) year warranty period.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
We Service What We Sell  
10/95  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
7A6  
Printed in the Philippines  
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