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					Cat. No. 43-1018   
					OWNER’S MANUAL   
					Please read before using this equipment.   
					ET-518   
					Cordless Telephone   
					with 9-Memory Speed-Dialing   
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					lar frequencies, within a certain area,   
					to inadvertently intercept your conver-   
					sations and/or cause interference on-   
					your cordless telephone. This lack of   
					privacy can occur with any cordless   
					telephone.   
					READ THIS BEFORE   
					INSTALLATION   
					We have designed your phone to con-   
					form to federal regulations, and you   
					can connect it to most phone lines.   
					However, each device that you con-   
					nect to the phone line draws power   
					from the line. We refer to this power   
					draw as the device’s ringer equiva-   
					lence number, or REN. The REN is   
					shown on the bottom of your phone.   
					However, your cordless phone is avail-   
					able in four different factory-set fre-   
					quencies. If you have problems with   
					interference, you can exchange your   
					phone within 30 days of purchase for   
					one that uses a different frequency.   
					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,   
					your phone might not ring. In rural ar-   
					eas, a total REN of three might impair   
					ringer operation. If ringer operation is   
					impaired, remove a device from the   
					line.   
					Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz-   
					ard, do not expose this product to rain   
					or moisture.   
					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 SERVIC-   
					ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.   
					FCC STATEMENT   
					This telephone complies with Part 68   
					of FCC Rules. You must, upon re-   
					quest, provide the FCC Registration   
					Number and the REN to your phone   
					company. These numbers are located   
					on the bottom of your phone.   
					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 a risk of   
					electric shock. Do not open the   
					product’s case.   
					Note: You must not connect your   
					phone to any of the following.   
					This symbol is intended to inform   
					you that important operating and   
					maintenance instructions are in-   
					cluded in the literature accompany-   
					ing this product.   
					• Coin-operated systems   
					• Party-line systems   
					! 
					• Most electronic key phone sys-   
					tems   
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					TABLE OF CONTENTS   
					Installation ............................................................................................................ 5   
					Selecting a Mounting Location ........................................................................ 5   
					Placing the Base on a Desktop ................................................................. 5   
					Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ........................................................... 6   
					Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall .................................................... 8   
					Preparation ......................................................................................................... 10   
					Installing the Handset Battery ........................................................................ 10   
					Charging the Handset Battery ........................................................................10   
					Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 11   
					Operation ............................................................................................................ 12   
					Making/Answering a Call ............................................................................... 12   
					Using the Handset at the Base ............................................................... 12   
					Using the Handset away from the Base .................................................. 12   
					Using Redial .................................................................................................. 13   
					Using Flash .................................................................................................... 13   
					Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................ 13   
					Using Page .................................................................................................... 14   
					Memory Dialing .............................................................................................. 14   
					Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 14   
					Entering a Pause in a Memory Number .................................................. 15   
					Dialing a Stored Number ......................................................................... 16   
					Storing/Chain Dialing Special Service Numbers ..................................... 16   
					Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 16   
					Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 17   
					Care And Maintenance ...................................................................................... 19   
					Replacing the Battery .....................................................................................20   
					The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 20   
					Lightning ........................................................................................................ 21   
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					INSTALLATION   
					self, using jacks and adapters avail-   
					able at your local Radio Shack store.   
					Or, you can let the phone company up-   
					date the wiring for you.   
					SELECTING A   
					MOUNTING LOCATION   
					You can mount the base on a wall   
					plate or directly on a wall. Or, you can   
					place it on a desk, shelf, or table. Se-   
					lect a location that is:   
					• The phone company will charge   
					you for the installation of the nec-   
					essary jacks.   
					• Near an AC outlet   
					• The USOC number of the jack to   
					be installed is RJ11C for a base-   
					board jack and RJ11W for a wall-   
					plate jack.   
					• Near a telephone line jack   
					• Out of the way of normal activities   
					• Away from computers, remote   
					control toys, wireless micro-   
					Placing the Base on a   
					Desktop   
					phones,   
					wireless   
					intercoms,   
					alarms and room monitors, fluo-   
					rescent lights, electrical machin-   
					ery, electrical appliances, metal   
					walls, filing cabinets, and other   
					large metal objects   
					Follow these steps to place the base   
					on a desk, shelf, or table.   
					For the best reception, you should be   
					able to fully extend the base’s antenna   
					and place it in a vertical position.   
					1. Plug one end of the supplied mod-   
					ular cord into the PHONE jack on   
					the back of the base.   
					2. Plug the modular cord’s other end   
					into a modular phone line jack.   
					The base’s location affects the phone’s   
					range. If you have a choice of several   
					locations, try each to see which one   
					provides the best performance.   
					3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s   
					barrel plug into the 12V DC jack on   
					the back of the base.   
					If the phone line jack is not a modular   
					jack, you must update the wiring your-   
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					4. Plug the adapter into a standard   
					AC outlet.   
					2. Route the short cord downward   
					through the top left slot on the   
					base’s bottom and under the clips   
					as shown.   
					Caution: You must use a 120V AC/   
					12V DC adapter that delivers at least   
					200 milliamps. Its plug must correctly   
					12V DC   
					fit the phone’s   
					jack. The sup-   
					plied adapter meets these require-   
					ments. Using an adapter that does not   
					meet these requirements could dam-   
					age the phone or the adapter.   
					Mounting the Base on a Wall   
					Plate   
					3. Route the other end of the short   
					cord through the hole in the   
					bracket’s center.   
					You need a short modular cord (such   
					as Cat. No. 279-390, not supplied) and   
					a standard wall plate (Cat. No. 279-   
					382, not supplied), for this mounting   
					method.   
					4. To attach the supplied bracket to   
					the bottom of the base, insert the   
					tabs on the bracket into the slots   
					on the base, then slide the bracket   
					up.   
					1. Plug one end of the short modular   
					PHONE   
					cord into the   
					back of the base.   
					jack on the   
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					5. nsert the supplied AC adapter’s   
					barrel plug into the 12V DC jack on   
					the back of the base. Then route   
					the adapter’s cord through the   
					right slot on the base’s bottom and   
					under the clips as shown. Plug the   
					adapter into a standard AC outlet.   
					8. Press and lift out the handset   
					holder. Rotate the holder 180 as   
					° 
					shown, and then snap it back into   
					place so it holds the handset.   
					Note: If you later want to mount the   
					base on a desktop, press PUSH and   
					slide the bracket down to remove it   
					from the base’s bottom.   
					6. Plug the short modular cord into   
					the wall plate’s jack.   
					7. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots   
					with the wall plate studs and slide   
					the base downward to secure it.   
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					3. On the bottom of the base, route   
					the modular cord downward and   
					under the left slot’s clips as   
					shown.   
					Mounting the Base Directly   
					on the Wall   
					You need two wood screws (not sup-   
					plied) for this mounting method.   
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					1. Drill two holes 3 /16 inches apart.   
					Then thread a screw into each   
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					hole, letting the heads extend /4   
					inch from the wall.   
					4. To attach the supplied bracket to   
					the bottom of the base, insert the   
					tabs on the bracket into the slots   
					on the base, then slide the bracket   
					up.   
					2. Plug one end of the supplied mod-   
					ular cord into the PHONE jack on   
					the back of the base.   
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					5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s   
					barrel plug into the 12V DC jack on   
					the back of the base. Then route   
					the adapter’s cord through the   
					right slot on the base’s bottom and   
					under the clips. Plug the adapter   
					into a standard AC outlet.   
					8. Press and lift out the handset   
					holder. Rotate the holder 180 as   
					° 
					shown, and then snap it back into   
					place so it holds the handset.   
					If you later want to mount the   
					Note:   
					base on a desktop, press PUSH and   
					slide the bracket down to remove it   
					from the base’s bottom.   
					6. Plug the modular cord into a mod-   
					ular phone line jack.   
					7. Align the keyhole slots with the   
					mounting screws and slide the   
					base downward to secure it.   
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					PREPARATION   
					INSTALLING THE   
					CHARGING THE   
					HANDSET BATTERY   
					HANDSET BATTERY   
					Your phone comes with a battery   
					which you must install, connect, and   
					charge for 15 hours before you use   
					your phone for the first time.   
					When you install a new battery, set   
					POWER to OFF. Then place the hand-   
					set on the cradle so the IN USE/   
					CHARGE indicator lights and charge   
					the battery for about 15 hours.   
					To install the battery:   
					Recharge the battery when LOW   
					BATT on the handset lights.   
					1. Slide off the battery compartment   
					cover.   
					Caution: To avoid damage to the bat-   
					tery, always recharge the handset bat-   
					tery as soon as LOW BATT lights.   
					2. Insert the battery into the compart-   
					ment so its connector can reach   
					the pins inside the compartment,   
					and secure it with the plastic   
					strap.   
					Notes:   
					• You can set POWER to ON while   
					the battery charges, but it charges   
					more quickly if you set POWER to   
					OFF.   
					3. Slide the battery’s connector onto   
					the pins.   
					Caution: The connector only fits   
					one way; do not force it. If you   
					have difficulty sliding the connec-   
					tor onto the pins, turn it over and   
					try again.   
					• If the IN USE/CHARGE indicator   
					does not light when you place the   
					handset on the cradle, be sure the   
					battery is connected to the pins   
					inside the battery compartment,   
					and the AC adapter is securely   
					connected to the base. Also,   
					check the charging contacts on   
					4. Replace the cover, then follow the   
					instructions under “Charging the   
					Handset Battery’’ before you use   
					the phone.   
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					the handset and base. If the con-   
					nects are dirty or tarnished, gently   
					clean them with a pencil eraser.   
					SETTING THE DIALING   
					MODE   
					Set TONE/PULSE on the back of the   
					base for the type of service you have.   
					If you are not sure which type you   
					have, do this test.   
					1. Set TONE/PULSE to TONE.   
					• About once a month, fully dis-   
					charge the battery by keeping the   
					handset off the cradle until LOW   
					BATT lights, then return the hand-   
					set to the cradle and fully   
					recharge the battery. If you do not   
					fully discharge and recharge the   
					battery periodically, it loses its   
					ability to fully recharge.   
					2. Lift the handset and listen for a   
					dial tone.   
					3. Press any number other than 0.   
					• The first time you use your phone   
					after installing a new battery, the   
					handset might not work and might   
					sound an error tone when you   
					press TALK. This might also occur   
					when you recharge a battery that   
					has been completely discharged.   
					If this happens, be sure the hand-   
					set is turned on. Then return the   
					handset to the cradle for 5 sec-   
					onds. This resets the security   
					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 service. Set TONE/   
					PULSE to PULSE.   
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					OPERATION   
					Using the Handset Away from   
					the Base   
					MAKING/ANSWERING A   
					CALL   
					To use the handset away from the   
					base, set POWER to ON, then press   
					TALK to make or answer a call. The   
					TALK indicator lights.   
					You can use your cordless telephone   
					in two ways: at the base or away from   
					the base.   
					Using the Handset at the   
					Base   
					You can use the handset at the base   
					like a regular corded telephone. Just   
					set the handset’s POWER to ON and   
					place the handset in the cradle.   
					To disconnect a call, press TALK so   
					the TALK indicator turns off.   
					Notes:   
					• To conserve battery power, you   
					can turn off the handset’s power   
					when you are not making or   
					answering a call. The cordless   
					phone does not ring when it   
					receives an incoming call with the   
					handset’s power turned off. How-   
					ever, other phones on the same   
					line still ring. Set POWER to ON to   
					answer the call using the cordless   
					phone.   
					To answer a call, just lift the handset   
					from the base.   
					To make a call, lift the handset from   
					the base and press TALK so the TALK   
					indicator lights.   
					• You can make or answer a call on   
					a phone on the same line as the   
					cordless phone, even if the hand-   
					set is away from the base.   
					To disconnect a call, replace the hand-   
					set on the base.   
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					• When dialing a number, if you   
					press a number and 3 short beeps   
					sound, you are out of the base’s   
					range, the battery is too low, or   
					there is too much interference on   
					the line. Move the handset closer   
					to the base or recharge the bat-   
					tery, if necessary.   
					USING FLASH   
					FLASH   
					Use   
					on the handset to send the   
					electronic equivalent of a switchhook   
					press for special services, such as call   
					waiting.   
					USING REDIAL   
					To quickly redial the last number di-   
					aled, simply lift the handset from the   
					TALK   
					base or press   
					so the TALK indi-   
					REDIAL   
					For example, if you have call waiting,   
					cator lights. Then press   
					. 
					FLASH   
					press   
					to take an incoming call   
					without disconnecting the current call.   
					FLASH   
					Press   
					call.   
					again to return to the first   
					Notes:   
					• If you do not have any special   
					FLASH   
					phone services, pressing   
					might disconnect the current call.   
					The redial memory holds up to 80 dig-   
					its, so you can redial long distance as   
					well as local numbers.   
					• The redial memory does not store   
					FLASH   
					a 
					entry or any digits   
					FLASH   
					entered after you press   
					. 
					Notes:   
					• We recommend you not use   
					USING TONE SERVICES   
					ON A PULSE LINE   
					REDIAL   
					to dial numbers that   
					TONE   
					include a   
					entry (see “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 follow-   
					ing these steps.   
					• The redial memory does not store   
					FLASH   
					a 
					entry or any digits   
					FLASH   
					entered after you press   
					. 
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					1. Be sure TONE/PULSE on the base   
					MEMORY DIALING   
					is set to PULSE.   
					You can store nine telephone numbers   
					in memory and then dial them by   
					pressing the corresponding memory   
					location number. Each stored number   
					can be up to 16 digits long.   
					2. Dial the service’s main number.   
					3. When the service answers, press   
					TONE. Then dial the additional   
					numbers. The phone sends these   
					numbers as tone signals.   
					Notes:   
					• When using special tone service   
					numbers, we recommend that you   
					manually press TONE, rather than   
					storing the entry in memory. How-   
					ever, you can store the service’s   
					main number in one location and   
					numbers for additional information   
					in other locations. See “Storing/   
					Chain Dialing Special Service   
					Numbers.”   
					4. When you complete the call, place   
					the handset on the cradle or press   
					TALK to disconnect the call. The   
					phone automatically resets to the   
					pulse mode.   
					• To keep your accounts secure, we   
					recommend you NOT store your   
					personal access code for services   
					such as bank-by-phone in a mem-   
					ory location.   
					We recommend you not use RE-   
					DIAL to dial numbers that include a   
					TONE entry.   
					Note:   
					USING PAGE   
					Storing a Number in Memory   
					PAGE allows someone at the base to   
					page you at the handset or helps you   
					find the handset if you misplace it. With   
					the handset’s POWER set to ON and its   
					TALK indicator off, the handset sounds   
					four sets of four beeps when someone   
					presses PAGE on the base.   
					1. Make sure the handset’s POWER   
					is set to ON and TALK is not lit.   
					2. Press MEMO.   
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					Note: While you are storing a   
					number in memory, if you do not   
					press any button on the keypad   
					within about 10 seconds, the   
					handset beeps three times and   
					Notes:   
					• If you receive a call while you are   
					storing a number in memory,   
					TALK   
					press   
					to answer the call.   
					After the call, begin again at Step   
					1 to store the number.   
					MEMO   
					you must press   
					again to   
					store the telephone number.   
					• To change the phone numbers   
					stored in memory, repeat Steps 1-   
					6. The new phone number   
					replaces the previously stored   
					phone number in that memory   
					location.   
					3. Dial the number.   
					MEMO   
					4. Press   
					again.   
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					5. Press the number ( - ) for the   
					memory location where you want   
					to store the number. The phone   
					beeps twice. The phone number is   
					now stored in memory.   
					• To clear a memory location so no   
					number is stored there, press   
					MEMO PAUSE MEMO   
					, and then   
					, 
					, 
					TALK   
					6. Press   
					mode.   
					twice to exit the store   
					the location number. The phone   
					beeps twice and the phone num-   
					ber is now cleared from the mem-   
					ory.   
					7. Repeat Steps 2-6 for other tele-   
					phone numbers.   
					8. Remove the plastic covering from   
					the base’s index sheet with a   
					small pointed object, such as the   
					end of a straightened paper clip.   
					Write the person’s or company’s   
					name and memory location num-   
					ber on the sheet in pencil (in case   
					you want to store a different num-   
					ber later).   
					• If AC power fails, the phone beeps   
					three times and keeps stored   
					numbers in memory.   
					Entering a Pause in a Memory   
					Number   
					In some telephone systems, you must   
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					dial an access code ( , for example)   
					and wait for a second dial tone before   
					you can dial an outside number. If your   
					phone is connected to one of these   
					systems, you might want to enter a   
					pause at the appropriate point when   
					you store a phone number in memory.   
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					At the appropriate place in the number,   
					press REDIAL to enter a 2-second   
					pause. For a longer pause, press RE-   
					DIAL again (each press enters a 2-sec-   
					ond pause).   
					If you use pulse dialing to   
					Note:   
					dial the service, after the service   
					answers, press TONE before pro-   
					ceeding with the next step.   
					3. Press MEMO and the memory-   
					location numbers for the addi-   
					tional information.   
					Dialing a Stored Number   
					4. To disconnect the call, press TALK   
					Follow these steps to dial a number   
					stored in memory.   
					so the TALK indicator turns off.   
					1. Lift the handset from the cradle or   
					press TALK so the TALK indicator   
					lights.   
					Testing Stored Emergency   
					Numbers   
					2. When you hear a dial tone, press   
					MEMO, then press the correct   
					memory location button. The   
					phone dials the stored number.   
					If you store an emergency service’s   
					number (police department, fire de-   
					partment, ambulance) and you choose   
					to test the stored number, remain on   
					the line to explain the reason for your   
					call. Make the test call during the late   
					evening or early morning hours to   
					avoid peak demand periods.   
					Storing/Chain Dialing Special   
					Service Numbers   
					When storing numbers for special ser-   
					vices (such as alternate long distance   
					or bank by phone services), store the   
					service’s main phone number in one   
					memory location and numbers for ad-   
					ditional information in other locations.   
					Follow these steps to chain-dial mem-   
					ory numbers.   
					1. With the handset’s POWER set to   
					ON and TALK lit, press MEMO and   
					the memory-location number for   
					the service’s main number.   
					2. Wait for the service to answer.   
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					TROUBLESHOOTING   
					We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the   
					following suggestions might help. If you still have problems, check other phones on   
					the same line to see if they work properly. If they do and the problem does not seem   
					to be with your phone service, take your phone to your local Radio Shack store for   
					assistance.   
					Problem   
					Solution   
					• Be sure POWER is ON.   
					The handset does not   
					work.   
					• Move the handset closer to the base.   
					• Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are   
					correctly and securely connected.   
					• Be sure the battery is charged.   
					• Fully extend the base’s antenna vertically.   
					• Return the handset to the cradle for 5 seconds,   
					then try again.   
					• Your phone has a special circuit that protects it   
					from static discharge. The circuit turns off the   
					handset if it receives a static discharge. Turn the   
					handset off for a few seconds to reset this circuit.   
					Volume drops or you   
					hear unusual sounds.   
					• Someone has picked up another phone on the   
					same line. Hang up the other phone.   
					Call is noisy.   
					• Do not mount the base near electrical appliances   
					or large metal objects.   
					• Hang up and redial the number.   
					• Keep the handset away from interference   
					sources such as computers, remote control toys,   
					wireless microphones, wireless alarm systems,   
					wireless intercoms and room monitors, and fluo-   
					rescent lights. If the interference is severe, turn   
					off the interfering device.   
					• Exchange your phone for one with a different   
					operating frequency (within 30 days of the date   
					of purchase).   
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					Problem   
					Solution   
					The handset’s range   
					decreases.   
					• Fully extend the base’s antenna in a vertical posi-   
					tion   
					• Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge   
					the battery   
					• Be sure the antenna is not touching a metal sur-   
					face.   
					Receiver sound flutters   
					or fades.   
					• Be sure the battery is charged.   
					Can make calls, but   
					telephone does not   
					ring.   
					• Handset’s POWER must be set to ON to ring.   
					Can receive calls, but   
					cannot make calls.   
					• Set TONE/PULSE on the base correctly for your   
					type of service.   
					You cannot answer/   
					make a call and the   
					handset sounds an   
					error tone when you lift   
					it from the base or   
					press TALK.   
					• The phone might be receiving interference from   
					another RF signal; or, if the handset is away from   
					the base during a long period of AC power failure,   
					the phone might lose its access protection code.   
					Return the handset to the base for a few sec-   
					onds.   
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					CARE AND MAINTENANCE   
					Your ET-518 Cordless Telephone with 9-Memory Speed-Dialing 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.   
					Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-   
					cuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly.   
					Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.   
					Temperature extremes 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 occasionally to keep it looking   
					CLEANER   
					new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-   
					gents to clean the phone.   
					Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunc-   
					tion and might invalidate your phone’s warranty. If your phone is not performing as   
					it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.   
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					4. Replace the battery compartment   
					cover.   
					REPLACING THE   
					BATTERY   
					Important: Your telephone contains 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   
					authorities for information on recycling   
					or disposal programs in your area.   
					Some options that might be available   
					are: municipal curb-side collection,   
					drop off boxes at retailers, recycling   
					collection centers, and mail back pro-   
					grams.   
					If you follow the instructions in “Charg-   
					ing the Battery,’’ the supplied battery   
					should last for over 1 year. When the   
					battery loses its ability to fully charge,   
					order a 3.6 volt, 300 milliamp battery   
					with a connector that fits the connector   
					in the battery compartment. You can   
					order a replacement battery through   
					your local Radio Shack store.   
					Install the new battery as described   
					below, then charge the battery (see   
					“Charging the Battery’’).   
					1. Slide off the battery compartment   
					cover and loosen the plastic strap   
					securing the battery. Then discon-   
					nect and remove the old battery.   
					THE FCC WANTS YOU   
					TO KNOW   
					2. Insert the new battery in the com-   
					partment and secure it with the   
					plastic strap.   
					In the unlikely event that your phone   
					causes problems on the phone line,   
					the phone company can temporarily   
					discontinue your service. If this hap-   
					pens, the phone company attempts to   
					notify you in advance. If advance no-   
					tice is not practical, the phone compa-   
					ny notifies you as soon as possible and   
					advises you of your right to file a com-   
					plaint with the FCC.   
					Also, the phone company can make   
					changes to its lines, equipment, opera-   
					tions, or procedures that could affect   
					the operation of the phone. The phone   
					company notifies you of these changes   
					in advance, so that you can take the   
					necessary steps to prevent interrup-   
					tion of your phone service.   
					3. Slide the battery’s connector onto   
					the pins inside the compartment.   
					Caution: The connector only fits   
					one way; do not force it. If you   
					have difficulty sliding the connec-   
					tor onto the pins, turn it over and   
					try again.   
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					Your phone might cause TV or radio   
					interference even when it is operating   
					properly. To determine whether your   
					phone is causing the interference, turn   
					off your phone. If the interference goes   
					away, your phone is causing the inter-   
					ference. Try to eliminate interference   
					by:   
					LIGHTNING   
					Your phone has built-in protection cir-   
					cuits to reduce the risk of damage from   
					surges in phone line current. These   
					protection circuits meet or exceed the   
					FCC requirements. However, lightning   
					striking the phone lines can damage   
					your phone.   
					• Moving your phone away from the   
					receiver   
					Lightning damage is not common.   
					Nevertheless, if you live in an area that   
					has severe electrical storms, we sug-   
					gest that you unplug your phone during   
					storms to reduce the possibility of   
					damage.   
					• Connecting your phone to an AC   
					outlet that is on a different electri-   
					cal circuit from the receiver   
					• Contacting your local Radio   
					Shack store for help   
					If you cannot eliminate the interfer-   
					ence, the FCC requires that you stop   
					using your phone.   
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					NOTES   
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					RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY   
					This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and   
					workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company   
					owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period   
					bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack   
					store.   
					This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of   
					God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper mainte-   
					nance, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those   
					provided by a Radio Shack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs. Radio   
					Shack is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages   
					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 reinstallation.   
					EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN-   
					TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA-   
					TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states   
					do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and   
					some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the   
					aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be   
					charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid   
					one (1) year warranty period.   
					This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from   
					state to state.   
					We Service What We Sell   
					9/94   
					RADIO SHACK   
					A Division of Tandy Corporation   
					Fort Worth, Texas 76102   
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