Radio Shack Cell Phone ET 927 User Guide

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Cat. No. 43-1097 A  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
ET-927  
Digital Spread Spectrum  
900 MHz Cordless Telephone  
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Mute — prevents the person on the oth-  
er end of the phone line from hearing  
your conversation with someone in the  
room.  
This symbol is intended to alert  
you to the presence of uninsu-  
lated dangerous voltage within  
the product’s enclosure that might  
be of sufficient magnitude to con-  
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do  
not open the product’s case.  
Flash — sends an electronic switch-  
hook signal for use with special phone  
services such as Call Waiting.  
This symbol is intended to inform  
you that important operating and  
maintenance instructions are  
included in the literature accom-  
panying this product.  
Redial — lets you quickly dial the last  
number dialed.  
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Hearing Aid Compatible — lets you  
use this telephone with hearing aids that  
have a T (telephone) switch.  
Important:  
• Cordless phones such as this one  
require AC power to operate. When  
AC power is off, you cannot dial out  
or receive incoming calls using your  
ET-927. For this reason, the ET-927  
should not be your only telephone.  
To be safe, you should also have a  
phone that does not require AC  
power to operate (not a cordless  
phone), so you can still make and  
receive calls if there is an AC power  
failure.  
Three Mounting Options — let you  
place the phone on a desk top, or mount  
it on a wall plate or directly on a wall.  
This phone has been tested and found  
to comply with all applicable UL and  
FCC standards.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or  
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain  
or moisture.  
• Some cordless phones operate at  
frequencies that might cause inter-  
ference to nearby TVs and VCRs.  
To minimize or prevent such interfer-  
ence, the base of the cordless  
phone should not be placed near or  
on top of a TV or VCR.  
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 SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
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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 on the label on the  
bottom of the base.  
Your telephone conforms to federal reg-  
ulations, and you can connect it to most  
telephone lines. However, each device  
you connect to the phone line draws  
power from the phone line. We refer to  
this power draw as the device’s ringer  
equivalence number, or REN. The REN  
is on the bottom of the base.  
You must not connect your phone to any  
of the following:  
• coin-operated systems  
If you are using more than one phone or  
other device on the line, add up all the  
RENs. If the total is more than five (three  
in rural areas), your phone might not  
ring. If ringer operation is impaired, re-  
move a device from the line.  
• party-line systems  
• most electronic key phone systems  
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CONTENTS  
Installation ............................................................................................................... 6  
Installing the Handset’s Antenna ........................................................................ 6  
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 6  
Preparation ............................................................................................................ 11  
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 11  
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 12  
Adjusting the Ringers ....................................................................................... 13  
Operation ............................................................................................................... 14  
Making/Answering Calls ................................................................................... 14  
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................ 14  
Using REDIAL ................................................................................................... 14  
Using MUTE ...................................................................................................... 15  
Using FLASH .................................................................................................... 15  
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 15  
Special Features ................................................................................................... 16  
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 16  
Using the Intercom ........................................................................................... 17  
Using an Optional Headset .............................................................................. 18  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 20  
Out-of-Range Indications ................................................................................. 22  
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 23  
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 24  
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 25  
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 25  
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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).  
INSTALLING THE  
HANDSET’S  
ANTENNA  
Power the ET-927 using the supplied  
9V, 500-mA AC adapter.  
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Insert the antenna into the  
hole on the top of the hand-  
set, then twist the antenna  
clockwise until it is secure.  
Cautions:  
You must use a Class 2  
power source that supplies  
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9V DC and delivers at least  
500 mA. Its center tip must be set to  
positive and its plug must fit the ET-  
927's DC 9V jack. The supplied  
adapter meets these specifications.  
Using an adapter that does not meet  
these specifications could damage  
the phone or the adapter.  
SELECTING A LOCATION  
You can place the phone on a desk top,  
or mount it on a wall plate or directly on  
a wall. Select a location that is:  
• near an AC outlet  
• near a telephone line jack  
• Always connect the AC adapter to  
the ET-927 before you connect it to  
AC power. When you finish, discon-  
nect the adapter from AC power be-  
fore you disconnect it from the  
phone.  
• 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 phone’s  
range. If you have a choice of several lo-  
cations, try each to see which provides  
the best performance.  
Placing on a Desk Top  
1. Push in the two tabs on the top of  
the mounting bracket, then lift off  
just the upper part of the bracket.  
Notes:  
illus -- enlarge to fill space  
• 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.  
2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on  
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the back of the base, route the  
adapter cord through the strain relief  
slot and the hole on the bracket,  
then push in the mounting bracket’s  
upper end to click the bracket into  
place.  
6. For the best reception, raise the  
base’s antenna to a vertical position.  
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illus -- label strain relief  
Mounting on a Wall Plate  
3. Plug one end of the supplied long  
modular cord into the phone line  
jack on the back of the base.  
1. Push in the two tabs on the top of  
the mounting bracket, then lift off the  
entire bracket.  
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2. Plug one end of the supplied short  
modular cord into the phone line  
jack on the back of the base, then  
press the cord into the center  
groove on the bottom of the base.  
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard  
AC outlet.  
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5. Plug the modular cord’s other end  
into a modular phone line jack.  
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on  
the back of the base. Then route the  
cord through the strain relief slot  
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and press the cord all the way down  
into the cord groove on the bottom  
of the base.  
6. Plug the modular cord’s other end  
into the wall plate’s modular phone  
line jack.  
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7. Align the keyhole slots on the  
bracket with the studs on the wall  
plate, then slide the base downward  
to secure it.  
4. Position the mounting bracket with  
the narrow end on top. Route the  
short modular cord through the cen-  
ter hole of the bracket, and insert  
the two tabs at the top of the bracket  
into the matching slots on the base’s  
back, near the jacks.  
illus -- show modular  
cord already connected  
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8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard  
AC outlet.  
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5. Press the two tabs at the bottom of  
the bracket into the matching slots  
on the back of the base to lock the  
bracket into place.  
9. For the best re-  
ception, raise the  
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base’s antenna to  
a vertical position.  
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4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on  
the back of the base, route the cord  
through the strain relief slot, then  
press the cord into the groove on  
the bottom of the base.  
Mounting Directly on the Wall  
For this mounting method, you need two  
wood screws (not supplied) with heads  
that fit into the keyhole slots on the  
mounting bracket.  
3/16  
1. At the desired mounting  
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location, drill two holes  
15  
16  
3 / inches (100 mm)  
apart. Then thread a  
screw into each hole,  
315/16  
letting the heads extend  
3
16  
about / inch (5 mm)  
from the wall.  
5. Position the mounting bracket with  
the narrow end on top. Insert the  
two tabs at the top of bracket into  
the matching slots on the base’s  
back, near the jacks.  
2. Push in the two tabs on the top of  
the mounting bracket, then lift off the  
entire bracket.  
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Step 1 of previous section  
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3. Plug one end of the supplied long  
modular cord into the phone line  
jack on the back of the base. Then  
press the cord into the center  
groove on the bottom of the base.  
Press the two tabs at the bottom of  
the bracket into the matching slots  
on the back of the base to lock the  
bracket into place.  
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6. Align the keyhole slots on the  
mounting bracket with the screws on  
the wall, then slide the base down-  
ward to secure it.  
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7. Plug the ET-927’s AC cord into a  
standard AC outlet.  
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8. Plug the long modular cord into a  
modular phone line jack.  
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5 of previous section  
9. For the best reception, raise the  
base’s antenna to a vertical position.  
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PREPARATION  
Notes:  
• You can hang the handset face up  
CONNECTING AND  
CHARGING THE BATTERY  
PACK  
on the base if it is wall-mounted  
(using the slot on the back of the  
handset); however, the battery pack  
will not fully charge in this position.  
The ET-927 comes with a rechargeable  
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the  
handset, but not connected. Before us-  
ing your phone, you must connect the  
battery pack, then charge it for about 24  
hours.  
• When you first use your phone after  
charging or recharging the battery  
pack, the handset might not work or  
it might sound an error tone when  
you press TALK. If this happens,  
place the handset on the base for  
about 5 seconds, then try again.  
1. Slide off the handset’s battery com-  
partment cover.  
• If the CHARGE indicator does not  
light when you place the handset on  
the cradle, be sure the battery pack  
and AC adapter are correctly and  
securely connected.  
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2. Insert the battery pack’s  
connector with its flat  
side up into the phone’s  
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location  
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socket. The connector  
fits only one way.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Also, check the charging contacts  
on both the handset and base. If the  
contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean  
them with a pencil eraser.  
To charge the battery pack, place the  
handset on the base.  
Recharge the battery pack when the  
BATT LOW indicator on the handset  
lights.  
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location  
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location  
If the battery and AC connections  
are correct and secure and the  
charging contacts are clean, the bat-  
tery might be fully charged. This is  
not a malfunction.  
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• If the phone stops operating prop-  
erly, check the base’s phone line  
cord and AC adapter connections. If  
the connections are secure but the  
phone still does not work, unplug  
the base’s AC adapter from the AC  
outlet and disconnect the handset’s  
battery pack. Wait 3 minutes, then  
reconnect the battery pack and plug  
the AC adapter back into the AC  
outlet. The phone should operate  
properly.  
SETTING THE DIALING  
MODE  
Set T/P (Tone/Pulse) for the type of ser-  
vice you have. If you are not sure which  
type you have, do this test after the bat-  
tery pack is fully charged.  
1. Set T/P on the back of base to T.  
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• If the battery pack becomes weak,  
the handset sounds a short beep  
every 16 seconds during a call and  
the BATT LOW indicator flashes.  
Within about 10 minutes, the phone  
will automatically disconnect. Re-  
charge the battery pack.  
2. Press TALK and listen for a dial  
tone.  
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• If the battery pack loses its charge  
completely 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.  
3. Press any number other than 0.  
Note: If your phone system requires  
that you dial an access code (9, for  
example) before you dial an outside  
number, do not press the access  
code either.  
• About once a month, fully discharge  
the battery pack by keeping the  
handset off the base until the BATT  
LOW indicator turns on. Otherwise,  
it loses its ability to fully recharge,  
and you might have to recharge and  
replace it more often.  
If the dial tone stops, you have  
touch-tone service. Leave T/P set to  
T.  
If the tone continues, you have  
pulse (rotary) service. Set T/P to P.  
4. To hang up, either place the handset  
on the base or press TALK so the  
TALK indicator on the handset and  
the IN USE indicator on the base  
turn off.  
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Note: Even if you turn off the ringer on  
the handset or base, you can still make  
calls using that keypad, and you can still  
answer calls if you hear another phone  
on that same line ring (see “Operation”  
on Page 14).  
ADJUSTING THE  
RINGERS  
The ET-927’s handset and base each  
have four different ringer tones. You can  
set the base’s and handset’s ringer tone,  
or turn off the ringer on either or both.  
Setting the Ringer’s Volume  
Turning On/Off the Ringers  
To adjust the ringer’s volume when the  
phone is not in use, repeatedly press  
VOLUME or on the handset.  
To have the base ring when a call  
comes in, set RINGER ON/OFF on the  
back of the base to ON.  
Checking/Setting the Ringer  
Tone  
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The base and handset are both preset  
to use the same ringer tone (1). To  
change or hear the different tones, press  
FLASH then 1, 2, 3, or 4 when the phone  
is not in use. (The last number button  
you pressed is the tone you will hear.)  
To have it not sound, set RINGER ON/  
OFF to OFF.  
To have the handset ring when a call  
comes in, set RINGER ON/OFF on the  
handset’s left side to ON.  
add illus of FLASH  
location of handset’s  
RINGER ON/OFF  
set to ON  
To have it not sound, set RINGER ON/  
OFF to OFF.  
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OPERATION  
MAKING/ANSWERING  
CALLS  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
The handset’s VOLUME control lets you  
set the volume you hear through the  
handset to one of four levels.  
To make a call, lift the handset and  
press TALK. When you hear the dial  
tone, dial the number.  
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TALK indicator  
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To turn the volume up or down during a  
call, repeatedly press VOLUME or ▼  
on the handset. The ET-927 beeps once  
each time you press VOLUME or .  
When you reach the highest or lowest  
volume level, the ET-927 beeps three  
times.  
To answer a call when the handset is on  
the base, just lift the handset and begin  
your conversation.  
To answer a call when the handset is  
not on the base, press any key on the  
handset before speaking.  
Both the IN USE indicator on the base  
and the TALK indicator on the handset  
flash when you receive a call, and the  
TALK indicator lights steadily while the  
handset is in use.  
USING REDIAL  
To redial the last number dialed, press  
REDIAL when you hear the dial tone.  
To end a call, place the handset on the  
base or press TALK so the TALK indica-  
tor on the handset turns off.  
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Important: If you move the handset out-  
side the base’s range (about 550 feet),  
the handset will not operate properly  
and a call in progress might be discon-  
nected (see “Troubleshooting” on  
Page 20).  
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USING MUTE  
USING TONE SERVICES  
ON A PULSE LINE  
The MUTE button on the handset lets  
you talk to someone else in the room  
without the person on the other end of  
the phone line hearing your conversa-  
tion. Press MUTE during the call. The  
BATT LOW indicator on the handset  
lights steadily.  
Some special services, such as bank-  
by-phone, require tone signals. If you  
have pulse service, you can still use  
these services.  
With T/P set to P, just press  
when  
you want to begin sending tones. Any  
additional numbers you dial are sent as  
tone signals. When you hang up, the  
phone automatically resets to the pulse  
mode.  
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Press MUTE again to resume your  
phone conversation. The BATT LOW in-  
dicator turns off.  
USING FLASH  
You can use FLASH on the handset to  
produce a switchhook signal for special  
phone services, such as Call Waiting. If  
you have Call Waiting, press FLASH to  
take an incoming call without discon-  
necting the current call. Press FLASH  
again to return to the first call.  
illus -- make sure all  
button labels are visible  
Note: If you do not have any special  
phone services, pressing FLASH might  
disconnect the current call.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
at the appropriate place in the  
sequence of numbers.  
MEMORY DIALING  
You can store up to 20 numbers of up to  
16 digits each in the ET-927’s memory,  
then dial them with the press of a few  
buttons.  
• Each  
or pause entry (see  
“Storing a Pause”) counts as one  
digit in memory.  
3. Press MEM then press the number  
key (0120) of the memory location  
where you want to store the number.  
The ET-927 beeps twice and stores  
the number.  
Storing a Number  
Notes:  
• You must complete these steps  
within 30 seconds of each other. If  
you do not, the ET-927 sounds a  
long beep, all indicators stop flash-  
ing, and you must start over again at  
Step 1.  
Notes:  
To change a number in memory,  
store a new one in its place.  
To erase a number from memory,  
repeat Steps 1 and 3, skipping Step  
2.  
• You can store special banking or  
telephone service numbers (such as  
access codes or account numbers)  
in memory, but for security pur-  
poses, we recommend that you do  
not store private numbers (such as  
personal identification numbers or  
passwords) in memory.  
Storing a Pause  
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.  
1. Press MEM (memory) on the hand-  
set. The TALK indicator on the  
handset and IN USE indicator on  
the base flash.  
To add one or more 2-second pauses to  
a phone number you are storing in  
memory, press REDIAL at each point  
where a pause is needed.  
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Note: Each pause entry counts as one  
digit in memory.  
2. Enter the number you want to store.  
Notes:  
• If you have pulse service and  
want to send tone signals, press  
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Dialing a Stored Number  
USING THE INTERCOM  
To dial a stored number, when you hear  
the dial tone, press MEM then the de-  
sired memory location number (0120).  
You can use the ET-927 as a two-way  
pager and intercom between the base  
and the handset. This is useful if the  
handset is away from the base and you  
want to locate it, or if you want to have a  
conversation between someone with the  
handset and someone at the base.  
Chain Dialing Service Numbers  
You can make a call using more than  
one of the ET-927’s memory locations.  
This is called chain dialing. Chain dialing  
is useful for dialing special services such  
as alternate long distance or bank-by-  
phone.  
Notes:  
• If a call comes in during an intercom  
conversation, the person using the  
handset can answer the call, but the  
intercom call is disconnected.  
When calling special services, dial the  
service’s main number first. Then, at the  
appropriate place in the call, press MEM  
and the number for the memory location  
where the additional information is  
stored.  
• If the handset is in use when it  
receives a page, the person using  
the handset hears one quiet ring  
over the phone.  
Paging from the Base to the  
Handset  
Testing Stored Emergency  
Numbers  
To send a page from the base to the  
handset, press PAGE on the base. The  
handset beeps twice per second for 15  
seconds. The base’s PAGE indicator  
flashes while the handset beeps.  
If you store an emergency service’s  
number (police department, fire depart-  
ment, ambulance) and you want to test  
the stored number, make the test call  
during the late evening or early morning  
hours to avoid peak demand periods. Al-  
so, remain on the line to explain the rea-  
son for your call.  
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PAGE indicator  
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To answer a page at the handset, press  
INTCM. Begin your conversation after  
the INTCM indicator on the handset  
lights steadily.  
USING AN OPTIONAL  
HEADSET  
Your ET-927’s handset is equipped with  
a headset jack on top. This jack allows  
you to connect a headset for hands-free  
conversation — perfect for when you are  
working in the yard or garage. A handset  
holder carries the handset for you while  
you use the headset. (Headsets and  
handset holders are available at your lo-  
cal RadioShack store.)  
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To end an intercom call, press PAGE on  
the base or INTCM on the handset. All  
indicators turn off.  
Follow these steps to use a headset.  
1. Place the ET-927’s handset in the  
handset holder.  
Paging from the Handset to the  
Base  
To send a page from the handset to the  
base, press INTCM on the handset. The  
base sounds two short beeps, and auto-  
matically answers the handset’s page  
(whether or not anyone is there). Begin  
your conversation after the INTCM indi-  
cator lights steadily on the handset.  
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2. Insert the headset’s / -inch (2.5  
mm) plug into the  
of the handset.  
jack on the top  
To end an intercom call, press PAGE on  
the base or INTCM on the handset. All  
indicators turn off.  
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3. Place the headset on your head with  
the earpiece over either ear and  
adjust the microphone boom until it  
is about even with your chin.  
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space  
4. Clip the handset on your belt.  
illus -- don’t show back  
of clip; it would not be  
visible if it was attached  
to a person’s belt  
5. Make or receive calls as you would  
normally.  
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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  
Solution  
Low volume or unusual sounds.  
Someone has picked up another phone  
on the same line. Hang up the other  
phone.  
Press VOLUME on the handset to turn  
up the handset’s volume.  
Noise interference.  
Return the handset to the cradle for a few  
seconds to reset the security access pro-  
tection code, then try again.  
You might be moving out of range (see  
“Out-of-Range Indications” on Page 22).  
Move the handset closer to the base or  
relocate the base.  
Keep the handset away from computers,  
remote controlled toys, wireless micro-  
phones, alarm systems, intercoms, room  
monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical  
appliances.  
Move to another location or turn off the  
source of interference.  
The phone cannot be operated at a  
useful distance from the base  
because the signal becomes weak or  
noisy (the handset’s range has  
decreased).  
Adjust the base’s antenna so it stands  
straight up.  
Be sure neither antenna is touching a  
metal surface.  
Return the handset to the cradle, and re-  
charge the battery pack.  
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Problem  
Solution  
The phone does not work or works  
poorly.  
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and  
AC adapter are correctly and securely  
connected. If that does not help, unplug  
the base’s AC adapter from the AC outlet  
and disconnect the handset’s battery  
pack. Wait 3 minutes, then reconnect the  
battery pack and plug the AC adapter  
back into the AC outlet.  
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.  
The handset does not ring or receive  
a page.  
Be sure the handset’s ringer is turned on.  
Adjust the base’s antenna so it stands  
straight up.  
Move closer to the base.  
Move the base away from noise sources.  
The battery pack might be weak. Charge  
the battery pack by placing the handset  
on the base for 15–24 hours.  
Return the handset to the base to reset  
the security code.  
The handset stops working or works  
poorly during a call.  
Move the handset closer to the base.  
Adjust the base’s antenna so it stands  
straight up.  
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 BATT LOW indicator.)  
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 prob-  
lem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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OUT-OF-RANGE  
INDICATIONS  
If you move the ET-927’s handset out of  
the base’s range, the handset will not  
operate properly.  
If you move the handset out of the  
base’s range when the handset is not in  
use, the handset’s BATT LOW indicator  
flashes and the handset beeps twice at  
16-second intervals. When you move  
the handset back within range of the  
base again, the out-of-range indications  
stop.  
If you move the handset out of the  
base’s range while a call is in progress,  
two beeps sound through the earpiece  
every 3–4 seconds and the BATT LOW  
indicator flashes, and you and the other  
party cannot hear each other.  
If you move the handset back within the  
base’s range within 30 seconds, the out-  
of-range indications stop, and you can  
resume your phone conversation.  
If you keep the handset out of the base’s  
range for 30 seconds or more, two  
beeps sound through the earpiece every  
3–4 seconds and the BATT LOW indica-  
tor flashes. After 30 seconds, the call is  
disconnected, the handset beeps twice  
every 16 seconds and the BATT LOW  
indicator keeps flashing. When you  
move the handset back within range of  
the base again, the out-of-range indica-  
tions stop.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack ET-927 Digital Spread Spectrum 900 MHz Cordless Telephone is  
an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help  
you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might  
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments. Tem-  
perature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage bat-  
teries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear  
of parts.  
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. Bat-  
teries 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 detergents to clean  
the phone.  
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunc-  
tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization 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 telephone lines, the phone company can ask  
you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.  
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Cautions:  
REPLACING THE  
BATTERY PACK  
• Use only a replacement battery  
pack of the required type (3.6V, 600  
mAh rechargeable battery pack).  
If you follow the instructions in “Connect-  
ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on  
Page 11, 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 it with  
a new 3.6V, 600 mAh battery pack that  
has a connector which fits the socket in  
the battery compartment. You can order  
a replacement battery pack through your  
local RadioShack store.  
• Be careful not to short the battery  
pack with conducting materials,  
such as rings, bracelets, and keys.  
The battery pack or conductor might  
overheat and burn.  
Important: This phone’s  
battery pack uses nickel-  
cadmium rechargeable  
batteries. At the end of a  
nickel-cadmium battery's  
useful life, it must be re-  
cycled or disposed of properly. Contact  
your local, county, or state hazardous  
waste management authorities for infor-  
mation on recycling or disposal pro-  
grams in your area or call 1-800-843-  
7422. Some options that might be avail-  
able are: municipal curbside collection,  
drop-off boxes at retailers such as your  
local RadioShack store, recycling collec-  
tion centers, and mail-back programs.  
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4
Install the new battery pack as de-  
scribed here, then charge the battery  
pack for 24 hours.  
Note: To avoid losing phone numbers  
stored in memory, try to install and begin  
charging the new battery pack within  
about 2 minutes.  
1. Press down and slide off the hand-  
set’s battery compartment cover.  
Warnings:  
Illus  
• Dispose of the old battery pack  
promptly and properly. Do not burn  
or bury it.  
2. Gently pull out the battery connector  
to disconnect it, then remove the  
battery pack.  
• Do not open or mutilate the battery  
pack. Swallowing battery parts can  
be fatal.  
3. Insert a fresh battery pack and plug  
its connector with the flat side up  
into the socket inside the battery  
compartment. The connector fits  
only one way.  
4. Replace the cover.  
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To eliminate interference, you can try  
one or more of the following corrective  
measures:  
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. The phone company  
normally attempts to notify you in ad-  
vance. If advance notice is not practical,  
the phone company notifies you as soon  
as possible and advises you of your  
right to file a complaint with the FCC.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
• Increase the distance between the  
equipment and the radio or TV.  
• Use outlets on different electrical cir-  
cuits for the equipment and the  
radio or TV.  
Consult your local RadioShack store if  
the problem still exists.  
Also, the phone company can make  
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-  
tions, or procedures that could affect the  
operation of this telephone. The phone  
company normally notifies you of these  
changes in advance, so you can take  
the necessary steps to prevent interrup-  
tion of your phone service.  
LIGHTNING  
Your phone has built-in protection cir-  
cuits to reduce the risk of damage from  
surges in phone line current. These pro-  
tection circuits meet or exceed FCC re-  
quirements. However, lightning striking  
the phone lines can damage your  
phone.  
This equipment complies with the limits  
for a Class B digital device as specified  
in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits  
provide reasonable protection against  
radio and TV interference in a residential  
area. However, your equipment might  
cause TV or radio interference even  
when it is operating properly.  
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-  
ertheless, if you live in an area which  
has severe electrical storms, we sug-  
gest that you unplug your phone during  
storms to reduce the possibility of dam-  
age.  
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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, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
04/99  
We Service What We Sell  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
08A99  
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