Radio Shack ET-152, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 890 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 152 Headset Telephone 43 890 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 2: ...duct s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature ac companying this product 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 CAUTION 1995 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Radio...

Page 3: ...dialer without disconnecting the call so you can step away from the phone without removing the headset You can return to the con versation by simply reconnecting the headset Lapel Clip lets you securely anchor the headset s modular cord to your clothing to prevent the headset from slipping Studio Quality Electret Condenser Microphone provides clear transmission of your voice Adjustable Volume give...

Page 4: ...inger on or off Last Number Redial lets you automatically redial the last num ber dialed with the touch of a button Hearing Aid Compatible lets you use the ET 152 with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch The ET 152 Headset Telephone has been tested and certified to comply with applicable UL and FCC standards 43 890 fm Page 4 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 5: ...n the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five or three in rural areas your phone s might not ring If ringer operation is impaired remove one of the devices from the line FCC STATEMENT Your ET 152 Headset Telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC registration num ber and the REN to your telephone company Both numbers are marked on the bottom ...

Page 6: ...1 Using the Belt Clip 11 Operation 13 Initiating the Switchhook 13 Answering a Call 13 Placing a Call 14 Setting the Volume 14 Using Hold 15 Using Flash 16 Using Redial 17 Using Tone Services with a Pulse Line 18 Troubleshooting 19 Care and Maintenance 20 The FCC Wants You to Know 21 Lightning 22 43 890 fm Page 6 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 7: ... Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the ET 152 s TEL LINE jack Then plug the other end into the telephone line s wall jack 2 Plug the headset s modular cord into the ET 152 s HEADSET jack 43 890 fm Page 7 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 8: ...headset band until it rests with almost no pressure on your ear and the top of your head If the headset is loose remove it and flex it inward slightly to tighten it If the headset is tight gently pull the headset band out to loosen it 43 890 fm Page 8 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 9: ...Experiment until you find the most comfortable position 4 Route the headset s modular cord through the lapel clip s channel and attach the lapel clip to your clothing Leave enough slack in the cord so you can move your head without pulling the headset 43 890 fm Page 9 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 10: ...ve do this simple test 1 Set TONE PULSE on the side of the dialer to TONE 2 Press TALK HANG UP so its indicator lights and listen for a dial tone 3 Press any number other than 0 If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service If the dial tone continues you have pulse service 43 890 fm Page 10 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 11: ...INGER set to OFF the di aler does not ring but you can still make outgoing calls If you hear an extension telephone ring you can answer incoming calls USING THE BELT CLIP Use the ET 152 s belt clip to hang the dialer on your waistband so you can carry it with you wherever you go 43 890 fm Page 11 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 12: ...belt clip in the slot then slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place To remove the belt clip from the ET 152 press the belt clip s tab and slide it off in the direction of the arrow 43 890 fm Page 12 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 13: ...our ET 152 and anytime you move it to a new location and cannot get a dial tone To initiate the switchhook function press and hold down TALK HANG UP for 2 seconds ANSWERING A CALL When the ET 152 rings press TALK HANG UP then speak through the microphone boom 43 890 fm Page 13 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 14: ...ou finish your conversation press TALK HANG UP The green indicator turns off SETTING THE VOLUME VOLUME lets you adjust the volume you hear This is especially use ful for people who are hearing impaired or when you encounter poor phone lines or especially noisy areas Simply set VOLUME to the de sired listening level 43 890 fm Page 14 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 15: ...ion from an extension phone on the same line The call is released from hold whenever you pick up an extension phone on the same line When you place a call on hold you can disconnect the headset if you need to step away from the phone When you want to continue your conversation reconnect the headset Then press TALK HANG UP to release the call from hold 43 890 fm Page 15 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 P...

Page 16: ...e call waiting you can put your current call on hold and take another incoming call by pressing FLASH Press FLASH again to alternate between the two calls Note If you do not have any special telephone services pressing FLASH during a telephone conversation might disconnect your cur rent call 43 890 fm Page 16 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 17: ...ou can press REDIAL again without pressing TALK HANG UP If the phone line has call waiting or requires extra time to get a dial tone one touch redial might not work If so press FLASH then press REDIAL The redial memory does not store a FLASH entry or any keys you press before FLASH The redial memory holds 31 digits for tone dialing and 32 digits for pulse dialing 43 890 fm Page 17 Monday August 16...

Page 18: ...t to PULSE press at the point where tone sig nals are required Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals TONE PULSE automatically resets to PULSE when you hang up Note You can set TONE PULSE to TONE during the call at the point where tone signals are required If you do this be sure to set TONE PULSE back to PULSE when the call is over 43 890 fm Page 18 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 19: ...might not operate when other phones are active on the same line Hanging up the other phones should correct the problem If you still have problems immediately disconnect the ET 152 If oth er phones on the same line operate normally the fault is in the ET 152 or its installation If you are unable to locate the problem take the ET 152 to your local Radio Shack store for assistance 43 890 fm Page 19 M...

Page 20: ...t contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Handle the ET 152 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the ET 152 to work improperly Use and store the ET 152 only in normal tempera ture environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the ET 152 away from dust and dirt which...

Page 21: ...r local Radio Shack store for assistance If the trouble is harming the phone lines the telephone company might ask you to disconnect your ET 152 until you have resolved the problem THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service If this happens the phone company attempts to notify you in ad...

Page 22: ... telephone has built in protection circuits 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 telephone or power lines can damage your tele phone Lightning damage is not common Nevertheless if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms we suggest that you unplug y...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES 43 890 fm Page 23 Monday August 16 1999 2 01 PM ...

Page 24: ...liable for indirect special or consequential dam ages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or profit or costs of removal installation or reinstalla tion EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIM ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WR...