Radio Shack ET-687, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 687 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 687 Two Line 900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone 43 687 fm Page 1 Friday August 13 1999 11 12 AM ...

Page 2: ...87 s handset and base lets you use either keypad to make and an swer calls or use the phone s features Handset Volume Control lets you adjust the volume of the sound you hear through the handset Two Line Telephone System lets you easily handle two telephone lines at the same time You can also use both lines at once to make three or four way confer ence calls Line Status Indicators show if a line i...

Page 3: ...ere is an AC power failure Your telephone operates on standard ra dio frequencies as allocated by the FCC Even though the security access protec tion code prevents unauthorized use of your phone line it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequen cies within a certain area to unintention ally intercept your conversations and or cause interference This lack of privacy can occur w...

Page 4: ...han five your phones might not ring In rural areas a total REN of three might impair ringer op eration If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules Upon request you must pro vide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are on the bottom of the base Note You must not connect your pho...

Page 5: ...on Hold 16 Using Redial 16 Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone 16 Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone 17 Making a Conference Call 17 Three Way Conference Call 17 Four Way Conferencing 17 Using the ET 687 With Extension Phones 18 Using Flash 18 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 18 Using Page Intercom 19 Memory Dialing 20 Storing a Number in Memory 20 Entering a Pause 21 Dialing a M...

Page 6: ...must have two phone lines with separate phone numbers If you have only one line you can order a second from your phone company You can connect the ET 687 to the tele phone lines in one of three ways connect two lines through a two line modular phone jack connect two lines through two one line modular phone jacks connect one line through a one line modular phone jack Notes Your phone connects direc...

Page 7: ...ne line phone jacks plug one end of the supplied two line cord to the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug another cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack Route both cords through the strain relief slot on the bracket Clips Clip Slots Upper Tab Slots Strain Relief Slot To connect the phone to a single one line phone jack plug one end of the supplied cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 or TEL LINE 2 jack Route the...

Page 8: ... connect the phone to a two line phone jack with a two line cord do not connect a cord to the TEL LINE 2 jack or the phone might not operate properly To connect the phone to a one line wall plate jack and another one line jack plug one end of the supplied short two line cord to the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug another cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack To connect the phone to a single one li...

Page 9: ...d into the sec ond phone jack 6 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 7 Press and lift out the handset holder flip it over as shown then snap it back into place 8 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position Directly on a Wall To mount the base directly on the wall you need two screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base 1 Drill two holes 315 16 ...

Page 10: ...erly To connect the phone to two one line phone jacks plug one end of the supplied two line cord to the TEL LINE 1 2 jack and plug another cord not supplied into the TEL LINE 2 jack Tabs Lower Tab Slots Clip Slots To connect the phone to a single one line phone jack plug one end of the supplied cord into the TEL LINE 1 2 or TEL LINE 2 jack 4 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC...

Page 11: ...THE BATTERY PACK The ET 687 comes with a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected Before using the phone you must connect the battery pack then charge it for about 24 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown 2 Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of the compartment 3 Plug the battery pack s connector ...

Page 12: ...econds If this happens you must recharge the battery pack be fore you can make another call Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month If the battery pack becomes com pletely discharged or the base loses power while the handset is away the security access protection code needs to be reset To reset the secu rity code return the handset to the ba...

Page 13: ... do not press the access code number either If the dial tone stops that line has tone service If the dial tone continues that line has pulse service 4 Press LINE 1 to release the line then repeat the test for Line 2 If you have tone service on both lines leave DIAL MODE set to T tone If you have pulse service on either line set DIAL MODE to P pulse SETTING THE RINGERS VOLUME At any time except dur...

Page 14: ...sing lights at the handset and flashes at the base To answer a call if the handset is away from the base press the line button for the line that is ringing or simply press any number button The indicator for the line you are using lights at the handset and flashes at the base If you receive a call on one line while you are using the handset to talk on the oth er you hear three ring tones through t...

Page 15: ...ber key The indicator for that line lights at the base and flashes at the handset If you receive a call on one line while you are using the speakerphone to talk on the other the new call s line indicator flashes Press the line button for the in coming call The current call is automati cally put on hold If both lines have an incoming call pressing a number key answers the line that began ringing fi...

Page 16: ...ase Notes Each keypad has a separate redial memory You cannot redial a num ber you dialed on one keypad us ing REDIAL on the other The redial memory is common to both lines You can redial the num ber you originally dialed on Line 1 using Line 2 The redial memory holds up to 32 digits so you can redial long dis tance as well as local numbers When you press FLASH and press any number key the redial ...

Page 17: ...ut that call on hold or simply press the other line s button 2 Make or answer a call on the other line 3 Press CONF Both line indicators light steadily You can now talk with both parties and they can talk with each other 4 To end the conference call press one line button then the other If you want to hang up one line and con tinue talking on the other press the line button you want to hang up To t...

Page 18: ...ree long beeps Before the warning tone ends press the line button again Note If you hang up the ET 687 when someone is still using an extension phone the ET 687 s line indicator might not stay lit USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for special services such as Call Waiting For example if you have Call Waiting press FLASH to answer an incoming call witho...

Page 19: ...ge the handset from the base press INTERCOM The handset and base ring Press INTCM on the handset to an swer the page Both line indicators on the handset light and the CHARGE indi cator on the base lights To end an intercom call press INTCM on the handset press INTERCOM on the base or hang up the handset During a call you can page someone at the base or the handset Press INTER COM on the base or IN...

Page 20: ...hand set s memory can be up to 20 digits and each number stored in the base can be up to 16 digits You cannot dial a number stored in one memory location the base or the handset using the keypad on the other An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between each keypress Storing a Number in Memory Follow these steps to store a number in the hands...

Page 21: ...a longer pause Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in the handset s memory lift the handset and press either line button When you hear a dial tone press MEM and enter the memory loca tion number for the number you want to dial To dial a number stored in the base s memory press either line button When you hear a dial tone press MEM and en ter the memory location number for the number yo...

Page 22: ...t You can use a handset holder available at your local RadioShack store to hang the handset on your belt for greater con venience When you finish using the headset dis connect it from the handset and close the rubber cover to protect the jack Notes Connecting a headset disconnects the handset s earpiece and micro phone but it does not affect the ET 687 s speakerphone VOL s or t on the handset also...

Page 23: ...handset s battery pack is correctly connected and charged Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Severe noise interference Keep the handset away from computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluo rescent lights and electrical appliances Move the base to another location or turn off th...

Page 24: ...the handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure the battery pack is properly connected Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 26 The handset does not ring or receive a page Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical posi tion Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other ...

Page 25: ...7 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the ET 687 to work improperly Use only a battery pack of the required size and recommended type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET 687 s electronic parts Wipe the ET 687 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean th...

Page 26: ...rtment place the battery pack into the compartment and refasten the retainer strap 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 Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching the connector s pins with conducting materials such as rin...

Page 27: ...causing it 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 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 en...

Page 28: ... 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 produc...