Radio Shack ET-1124, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1124 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 1124 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone A ...

Page 2: ...aced it Volume Control lets you adjust the volume you hear through the handset Programmable Ringer choose from four tone volume settings for the hand set s ringer Ample Talk and Standby Time the supplied battery when fully charged provides about 3 5 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time Security Access Protection Code prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the ...

Page 3: ...add up all the RENs If the total is more than five three in ru ral areas your phones might not ring If ringer operation is impaired remove one of the devices from the line FCC STATEMENT Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules Upon request you must provide the phone s FCC registration number and REN to your telephone company These numbers are on the bottom of the base Note You must not co...

Page 4: ...electing the Channel 10 Setting the Handset Volume 10 Using Redial 10 Using Mute 11 Using Flash 11 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 11 Paging 11 Memory Dialing 12 Storing a Number in Memory 12 Entering a Pause 13 Dialing a Memory Number 13 Chain Dialing Service Numbers 13 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 13 Using a Headset 13 Troubleshooting 15 Care and Maintenance 17 Replacing the Battery Pack...

Page 5: ...cally for your phone Use only the supplied adapter On a Desk Top Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk shelf or table 1 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base 2 Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular phone line jack 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base 4 Route th...

Page 6: ...ight position Note To mount the phone directly on a wall you need two screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base Follow the steps under On a Wall Plate or Wall on Page 5 then apply these ad ditional instructions for placement on a wall 1 Drill two holes 315 16 inches 100 mm apart Then thread a screw into each hole letting the heads extend about 5 16 in...

Page 7: ...place the handset on the base either face up or face down The CHARGE IN USE in dicator on the base lights Recharge the battery pack when the handset beeps and the TALK BATT indi cator flashes Important Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try to charge it The CHARGE IN USE indica tor lights when the handset is on the base even if the battery pack is not con nected Notes When y...

Page 8: ...d last for about a year When the bat tery pack loses its ability to fully recharge order a replacement bat tery pack from your local RadioShack store see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 18 SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have If you are not sure which type you have once the battery pack is fully charged do this test 1 Be sure DIAL MODE ...

Page 9: ... tones and a high and low volume for each To change the tone lift the handset and press VOL or The selected tone sounds at the selected volume for 2 sec onds Note If the ringer does not change when you press either VOL or try pressing the opposite button VOL VOL ...

Page 10: ... clear channel each time you make or receive a call If you hear other conversation or exces sive noise during a call press CH to se lect a different channel The TALK BATT indicator blinks followed by a brief pause as your phone searches for a clear channel Note If the handset is too far from the base the channel might not be clear Move closer to the base and try making the call again SETTING THE H...

Page 11: ...any special phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call 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 1 Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P pulse 2 Dial the service s main number 3 When the service answers press TONE Any additional nu...

Page 12: ...ter the number and any tone mode changes or pause entries see Entering a Pause Notes Each number you store can be up to 20 digits long If you try to enter more than 20 digits the phone sounds an error tone and exits the storing pro cess Start over from Step 2 Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory 4 Press MEM then enter the memory location number 0 9 The handset sounds a long beep to in...

Page 13: ... the phone sounds an error tone Press MEM and enter the memory location number again Chain Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services such as alternate long dis tance or bank by phone store each group of numbers in its own memory lo cation Dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEM and enter the memory location number 0 9 ...

Page 14: ...ou place the handset on the base while the headset is connected be sure the handset seats properly With a headset connected you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset You can use a handset holder available from your local RadioShack store to hang the handset on your belt for great er convenience When you finish using the headset dis connect it and close the rubber cover to...

Page 15: ...unds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Severe noise interference Keep the handset and base away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm sys tems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move to another location or turn off the source of inter ference Press CH to change the channel Hang up and redial the nu...

Page 16: ...ts installation If you cannot find the prob lem take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance Handset does not ring or receive a page Lift the base s antenna to a fully upright position Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other electrical devices Recharge the battery pack Problem Suggestion ...

Page 17: ...rts Handle the phone gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your phone s electronic parts Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter...

Page 18: ...y pack Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching the connector s pins with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn If you have trouble replacing the battery pack take the phone to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance Important This tele phone can use nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries At the end of a nickel ca...

Page 19: ...rcuit from the receiver contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your phone Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that might cause interfer ence to nearby TVs and VCRs To mini mize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR LIGHTNING...

Page 20: ...he 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 p...