Radio Shack ET-537, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1037 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 537 25 Channel Cordless Telephone with 9 Number Memory 43 1037 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 10 05 AM...

Page 2: ...handset to the base to help prevent other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special phone serv...

Page 3: ...is product to rain or moisture 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...

Page 4: ...y 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 FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rule...

Page 5: ...urning 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...

Page 6: ...hat 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 Awa...

Page 7: ...nt tab on the battery restraining strap to remove it 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 c...

Page 8: ...the cradle 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 eras...

Page 9: ...f 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 m...

Page 10: ...s fit into the keyhole slots on the back of the base 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 hole letting the head...

Page 11: ...e 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 43 1037 fm Page 11 Tuesday August 17 1...

Page 12: ...al 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 PULS...

Page 13: ...s connects the call When you are finished with the call ei ther press TALK or return the handset to the base to hang up CHANGING CHANNELS To reduce interference and get the clearest communications bet...

Page 14: ...sing REDIAL only redials 5 6 7 If you do not have any special phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE If you have pulse service you can tem...

Page 15: ...set beeps three times when someone presses and releases PAGE on the base If you press and hold down PAGE for about 2 seconds the handset beeps three times for about 20 sec onds This gives you time to...

Page 16: ...such as the end of a straightened paper clip 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 6 Repeat Steps 1 4 to store and...

Page 17: ...lain the reason for your call CLEARING A MEMORY LOCATION To clear a stored phone number from a memory location press MEMORY twice then press the memory location number A long beep sounds The phone num...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ed recharging Place the handset in the base to recharge it The phone does not work or works poor ly The handset is too far away from the base Move the handset closer to the base The phone s cord and t...

Page 20: ...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 occasional...

Page 21: ...ntains 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 authorit...

Page 22: ...t 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 LIGHTNING Your phone has built in protecti...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES 43 1037 fm Page 23 Tuesday August 17 1999 10 05 AM...

Page 24: ...able 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 prof...