Radio Shack Cordless Telephone ET 553 User Guide

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Cat. No. 43-1053/43-1054  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
25-Channel Cordless Telephone  
with 10-Number Memory  
ET-553 (White)  
ET-554 (Black)  
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Important Notes:  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-  
pose this product to rain or mois-  
ture.  
• 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-553/ET-554. 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.  
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.  
• Your phone operates on standard  
radio frequencies as allocated by  
the FCC. It is possible for other  
radio units operating nearby on sim-  
ilar frequencies to unintentionally  
intercept your conversation or cause  
interference. This possible lack of  
privacy can occur with any cordless  
phone.  
This symbol is intended to alert you to  
the presence of uninsulated danger-  
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-  
sure that might be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-  
tric shock. Do not open the product’s  
case.  
This symbol is intended to inform you  
that important operating and mainte-  
nance instructions are included in the  
literature accompanying this product.  
!
We recommend you record your  
phone’s serial number here. The num-  
ber is on the bottom panel of the base.  
Serial Number: __________________  
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READ THIS BEFORE  
INSTALLATION  
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 located on the bot-  
tom panel of the base.  
We have designed your ET-553/ET-554  
to conform to federal regulations, and  
you can connect it to most telephone  
lines. However, each device, such as a  
telephone or answering machine that  
you connect to the telephone line, draws  
power from the telephone line. We refer  
to this power draw as the device’s ringer  
equivalence number, or REN. The REN  
is shown on the bottom of the base.  
Note: You must not connect your phone  
to any of the following:  
• Coin-operated systems  
• Party-line systems  
If you use more than one phone or other  
device on the line, add up all the RENs.  
If the total is more than five, your phones  
might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN  
of three might impair ringer operation. If  
ringer operation is impaired, remove a  
device from the line.  
• Most electronic key phone systems  
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CONTENTS  
Installation ............................................................................................................ 6  
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 6  
Placing the Base on a Desk Top ............................................................... 6  
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ........................................................... 7  
Mounting the Base Directly on a Wall ....................................................... 9  
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack .................................................. 10  
Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 12  
Setting the Ringer Tone and Volume ............................................................. 12  
Operation ............................................................................................................ 14  
Making and Receiving Calls .......................................................................... 14  
Setting the Handset Volume .......................................................................... 14  
Changing the Channel ................................................................................... 14  
Using Redial .................................................................................................. 15  
Using Flash ................................................................................................... 15  
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................ 15  
Paging ........................................................................................................... 16  
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................. 16  
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 16  
Entering a Pause .................................................................................... 17  
Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 17  
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers .............................................................. 17  
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 17  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 18  
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 20  
Replacing the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 21  
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 22  
Lightning ........................................................................................................ 22  
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INSTALLATION  
• The USOC number of the jack to be  
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you  
want to mount it on a wall plate).  
SELECTING A LOCATION  
You can place the phone on a desk top  
or table, mount it on a standard wall  
plate, or mount it directly on a wall. Se-  
lect a location that is:  
Placing the Base  
on a Desk Top  
• near an AC outlet  
Follow these steps when you place the  
base on a desk, shelf, or table.  
• near a telephone line jack  
• out of the way of normal activities  
1. Plug one end of the supplied long  
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack  
on the back of the base.  
• away from electrical machinery,  
electrical appliances, metal walls or  
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,  
alarms, and room monitors  
• away from other cordless phones  
The base’s location affects the handset’s  
range. If you have a choice of several lo-  
cations, try each to see which provides  
the best performance.  
Caution: The supplied RadioShack  
adapter was designed specifically for  
your ET-553/ET-554. Use only the sup-  
plied adapter.  
2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on  
the back of the base.  
Notes:  
• 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.  
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3. Route the adapter’s cord through  
the strain relief slot on top of the  
base.  
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.  
DC 9V  
TEL LINE  
PULSE-TONE  
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC  
outlet.  
2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on  
the back of the base.  
5. Plug the modular cord’s other end  
into a modular phone line jack.  
6. Fully extend the base’s antenna and  
place it in a vertical position.  
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3. Route the modular cord through the  
top groove and the adapter cord  
through both grooves on the bottom  
of the base.  
5. Plug the short modular cord’s other  
end into the wall plate jack, then  
align the base’s keyhole slots with  
the wall plate studs and slide the  
base downward to secure it.  
DC IN 9V  
TEL LINE  
PULSE-TONE  
6. Press and lift out the handset  
holder. Rotate it 180°, then snap it  
back into place so it holds the hand-  
set.  
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC  
outlet.  
7. Fully extend the base’s antenna and  
place it in a vertical position.  
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4. Route the modular and adapter’s  
cords through the grooves on the  
bottom of the base.  
Mounting the Base  
Directly on a Wall  
For this mounting method, you need two  
wood screws (not supplied) with heads  
that fit into the keyhole slots on the bot-  
tom of the base.  
DC IN 9V  
TEL LINE  
PULSE-TONE  
5/16  
1. Drill two holes 315/16  
inches apart. Then  
thread a screw into  
each hole, letting the  
heads extend about  
5/16 inch from the wall.  
15/16  
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5/16  
2. Plug one end of the supplied modu-  
lar cord into the TEL LINE jack on the  
back of the base.  
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC  
outlet.  
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on  
the back of the base.  
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6. Plug the modular cord’s other end  
into a modular phone line jack.  
CONNECTING AND  
CHARGING THE BATTERY  
PACK  
The ET-553/ET-554 comes with a re-  
chargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack  
in the handset, but not connected. Be-  
fore using your phone, you must con-  
nect the battery then charge it for about  
24 hours. A fully charged battery pro-  
vides 7 days of standby power or 7  
hours of continuous talk time.  
7. Align the keyhole slots with the  
mounting screws and slide the base  
downward to secure it.  
1. Press down and slide off the hand-  
set’s battery compartment cover in  
the direction of the arrow.  
2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap  
and lift the battery pack out of the  
compartment. Plug the battery  
pack’s connector into the socket in  
the compartment. The connector fits  
only one way.  
8. Press and lift out the handset  
holder. Rotate it 180°, then snap it  
back into place so it holds the hand-  
set.  
3. Replace the battery pack inside the  
compartment and refasten the  
retainer strap.  
9. Fully extend the base’s antenna and  
place it in a vertical position.  
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4. Replace the cover.  
• Also, check the charging contacts  
on the handset and the base. If the  
contacts are dirty or tarnished (or  
about once a month), clean them  
with a pencil eraser.  
To charge the battery pack, simply place  
the handset on the base. The CHARGE/  
IN USE indicator on the base lights.  
Recharge the battery when the TALK/  
BATT LOW indicator on the handset  
flashes.  
• If the TALK/BATT LOW indicator  
does not light, but the phone does  
not work, recharge the battery. (The  
battery charge might be too low to  
light the indicator).  
• If the battery pack gets weak during  
a call, the handset sounds a beep  
every 30 seconds, and the TALK/  
BATT LOW indicator flashes every 3  
seconds. If this happens, you can-  
not make another call on the phone  
until you recharge the battery.  
Notes:  
• If the CHARGE/IN USE 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.  
• 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 about 5 seconds.  
• About once a month, fully discharge  
the battery by keeping the handset  
off the base until the TALK/BATT  
LOW indicator lights. Otherwise, the  
battery loses its ability to fully  
recharge.  
• Return the handset to the cradle  
nightly to charge the battery.  
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• 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.  
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.  
If the dial tone stops, you have  
PULSE  
touch-tone service. Leave  
TONE TONE  
set to  
.
If the dial tone continues, you have  
• The supplied battery pack should  
last for about a year. When the bat-  
tery pack loses its ability to fully  
recharge, order a replacement bat-  
PULSE TONE  
to  
pulse service. Set  
PULSE  
.
tery  
pack  
from  
your  
local  
SETTING THE RINGER  
TONE AND VOLUME  
RadioShack store. (See “Replacing  
the Battery Pack” on Page 21.  
You can select one of four different ring-  
er tone/volume settings when the phone  
is not in use.  
SETTING THE DIALING  
MODE  
1. Lift the handset. If you hear a dial  
PULSE TONE  
on the back of the  
Set  
TALK  
tone, press  
to turn it off.  
base for the type of service you have. If  
you are not sure which type you have,  
do this test.  
PULSE TONE  
TONE  
.
1. Set  
to  
RINGER  
2. Press  
. The phone sounds  
the current ringer tone and volume.  
2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial  
tone.  
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3. Press any number other than .  
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3. Repeatedly press RINGER until you  
hear the desired ringer tone and vol-  
ume.  
Each time you press RINGER, the  
ringer changes in the following  
order:  
High-volume “chirping”  
Low-volume “chirping”  
High-volume “warbling”  
Low-volume “warbling”  
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OPERATION  
MAKING AND RECEIVING  
CALLS  
CHANGING THE  
CHANNEL  
To make or answer a call, lift the hand-  
set. Or, if the handset is off the cradle,  
press TALK. The TALK/BATT LOW indi-  
cator on the handset and the CHARGE/  
IN USE indicator on the base light.  
The ET-553/554 scans 25 channels (fre-  
quency pairs used between the base and  
the handset) and automatically selects a  
clear channel each time you make or re-  
ceive a call.  
If you hear other conversations or ex-  
cessive noise during a call, press CH to  
select a different channel. The TALK/  
BATT LOW indicator blinks, and the  
handset beeps, followed by a brief  
pause as your phone searches for a  
clear channel.  
To end a call, place the handset on the  
cradle or press TALK.  
TALK to hang up and  
Note: If you press  
the phone does not disconnect, press  
TALK again while holding the handset  
closer to the base or place the handset  
on the cradle.  
The ET-553/ET-554 changes to a differ-  
ent channel each time you press CH.  
SETTING THE HANDSET  
VOLUME  
Note: If the handset is too far from the  
base, the channel might not change.  
Move closer to the base and try again.  
To change the volume you hear through  
the handset, press VOLUME during a  
call. The handset volume has two set-  
tings, high or low.  
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For example, if you have call waiting,  
FLASH  
USING REDIAL  
press  
to answer an incoming call  
without disconnecting the current call.  
REDIAL  
lets you quickly dial the last num-  
FLASH  
Press  
call.  
again to return to the first  
ber dialed. When you hear a dial tone,  
simply press  
REDIAL  
.
Note: If you do not have any special  
FLASH  
phone services, pressing  
disconnect the current call.  
might  
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.  
Notes:  
• The redial memory holds up to 32  
digits, so you can redial long-dis-  
tance as well as local numbers.  
• The redial memory also holds pause  
entries. (See “Entering a Pause” on  
Page 17.)  
PULSE  
TONE  
is set to  
1. Be sure  
PULSE  
.
2. Lift the handset from the cradle or  
TALK  
• The redial memory does not store a  
flash entry or any digits you press  
press  
.
3. Dial the service’s main number.  
FLASH  
after  
(see “Using Flash”).  
4. 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 special  
services, such as Call Waiting.  
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5. After you complete the call, return  
the handset to the cradle or press  
TALK. The phone automatically  
resets to the pulse mode.  
Storing a Number in Memory  
An error tone sounds and the  
Note:  
phone exits the storing mode if you wait  
more than 20 seconds between each key  
press.  
PAGING  
1. Lift the handset. If you hear a dial  
tone, press TALK to turn it off.  
To page the person who has the handset  
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.  
2. Press MEM. The TALK/BATT LOW  
indicator blinks.  
3. Enter the number and any TONE  
and PAUSE entries. (See “Entering a  
Pause” on Page 17).  
For a brief page, press and release  
PAGE/FIND on the base. The handset  
beeps five times. To stop it from beeping  
sooner, press TALK.  
Each TONE or PAUSE entry  
uses one digit of memory.  
Note:  
4. Press MEM, then enter the memory  
location number (09). A single tone  
sounds to indicate that the number  
is stored.  
MEMORY DIALING  
If you make an entry error,  
Note:  
such as entering more than 16 dig-  
its, five quick beeps sound, the  
TALK/BATT LOW indicator stops  
flashing, and the number is not  
stored. Start again from Step 2.  
You can store up to 10 numbers in mem-  
ory, then dial a stored number by press-  
ing a one-digit memory location number.  
Each number you store can be up to 16  
digits long.  
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5. For each stored number, write the  
person’s or company’s name next to  
the appropriate location number on  
the supplied memory directory  
sticker. (Use a pencil in case you  
want to change the number later.)  
Then attach the sticker to the  
phone.  
Dialing a Memory Number  
To dial a number stored in memory, lift  
the handset from the cradle or press  
TALK. When you hear a dial tone, press  
MEM and enter the memory location  
number for the number you want to dial.  
Note: If you select an empty memory lo-  
cation, the phone beeps 5 times. Try  
again.  
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers  
For quick recall of numbers for special  
services (such as alternate long distance  
or bank by phone), store each group of  
numbers (such as codes or account  
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 information  
is stored.  
To replace a stored number, simply store  
a new number in its place. Or, just skip  
Step 3.  
Entering a Pause  
Testing Stored Emergency  
Numbers  
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.  
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. Also, remain on the line to explain  
the reason for your call.  
To enter a pause, press PAUSE. Each  
press enters a 2-second pause. For a  
longer pause, press PAUSE additional  
times.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the follow-  
ing suggestions might help.  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Low volume or unusual  
sounds.  
Someone has picked up another phone on the  
same line. Hang up the other phone.  
Severe noise interference.  
Press CH to change the channel.  
Keep the handset away from computers,  
remote control toys, wireless microphones,  
alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluo-  
rescent 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 oper-  
ated at a useful distance from  
the base because the signal  
becomes weak or noisy (the  
handset’s range has  
Fully extend the base’s antenna in a vertical  
position.  
Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal  
surface.  
decreased).  
Return the handset to the cradle, to recharge  
the battery pack.  
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the  
Battery Pack” on Page 21).  
The handset battery pack  
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 pack is connected cor-  
rectly.  
The phone does not work or  
works poorly.  
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC  
adapter are correctly and securely connected,  
and the battery pack is charged.  
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Problem  
Suggestion  
Handset does not ring or  
receive a page.  
The battery pack might be weak. Charge the  
battery pack.  
Extend the base’s antenna vertically.  
Move the handset closer to the base.  
Move the base away from other electrical  
devices and sources of noise.  
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the  
Battery Pack” on Page 21).  
The handset stops working or  
works poorly during a call.  
Move the handset closer to the base.  
Fully extend the base’s antenna, and place it in  
a vertical position.  
Check the charging contacts on the handset  
and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a  
pencil eraser.  
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.  
(If the battery power is too low, it does not have  
enough power to light the TALK/BATT LOW  
indicator.)  
If the base loses power while the handset is off  
of it, the security access-protection code might  
change. Restore power to the base, then place  
the handset back on the base. The CHARGE/  
IN USE indicator lights, indicating that the code  
is set again.  
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work  
properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take  
your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack ET-553/ET-554 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Number  
Memory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following sugges-  
tions will help you care for your cordless telephone so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the telephone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids  
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Handle the telephone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-  
cuit boards and cases and can cause the telephone to work improperly.  
Use and store the telephone only in normal temperature environments.  
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-  
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the telephone away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-  
ture wear of parts.  
Wipe the telephone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking  
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-  
gents to clean the telephone.  
Modifying or tampering with the telephone’s internal components can cause a mal-  
function and might invalidate your telephone’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza-  
tion 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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3. Insert the new battery pack’s con-  
nector into the socket in the com-  
partment, place the battery pack into  
the compartment, and refasten the  
retainer strap.  
REPLACING THE  
BATTERY PACK  
If you follow the instructions in “Connect-  
ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on  
Page 10, the battery pack should last  
about one year. If the battery pack will  
not hold a charge for more than 2 hours  
after an overnight charge, replace the  
battery pack with a new 3.6 V, 300 mAh  
battery pack with a connector that fits the  
socket in the battery pack compartment.  
You can order a replacement battery  
pack through your local RadioShack  
store.  
4. Replace the cover.  
Cautions:  
You must use a replacement battery  
pack of the same size and type.  
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in  
a fire because it might explode.  
• Do not open or mutilate the battery  
pack.  
Install the new battery pack as de-  
scribed below, then charge the battery.  
(See “Connecting and Charging the Bat-  
tery Pack” on Page 10).  
• 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.  
Note: To avoid losing phone numbers  
stored in memory, try to install and begin  
charging the new battery pack within 1  
minute.  
If you have trouble replacing the battery,  
take the phone to your local RadioShack  
store for assistance.  
1. Press down and slide off the hand-  
set’s battery pack compartment  
cover downward.  
Important: This product contains a re-  
chargeable nickel cadmium battery  
pack. At the end of the battery’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.  
2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap  
and lift the battery pack out of the  
compartment, then gently pull on the  
battery pack connector to discon-  
nect it.  
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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 phones operate at fre-  
quencies that might cause interference  
to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize  
or prevent such interference, the base of  
the cordless phone should not be placed  
near or on top of a TV or VCR.  
LIGHTNING  
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. These protection circuits  
meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  
However, lightning striking the tele-  
phone or power lines can damage your  
telephone.  
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.  
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-  
ertheless, if you live in an area that has  
severe electrical storms, we suggest  
you unplug your phone during storms to  
reduce the possibility of damage.  
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  
UDZZ01500ZZ  
6A8  
Printed in the Philippines  
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