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Cat. No. 43-696A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-596
25-Channel
2-Line Cordless Telephone
with 3-Way Conference Calling
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Important Note: Cordless phones
such as your ET-596 require AC pow-
er to operate. When the AC power is
off, you cannot dial out or receive in-
coming calls using this phone. To be
safe, you should also have a phone
that does not need AC power to oper-
ate (not a cordless phone) so you can
still make and receive calls if there is
an AC power failure
Warning: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this phone
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 SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Your telephone operates on standard
radio frequencies as allocated by the
FCC. Even though the access protec-
tion code prevents unauthorized use
of your phone line, it is possible for
other radio units operating on similar
frequencies within a certain area to
unintentionally intercept your conver-
sations and/or cause interference.
This lack of privacy can occur with any
cordless phone.
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the phone’s enclosure that
might be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the phone’s
case.
This symbol is intended to in-
form you that important operat-
!
ing
and
maintenance
instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this
phone.
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
FCC STATEMENT
This telephone complies with Part 68
of FCC Rules. Upon request, you must
provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are located on the bot-
tom of the base.
Each device that 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 for your
ET-596 is located on the bottom of the
base.
Note: You must not connect your
phone to any of the following:
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 phones 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.
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone sys-
tems
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 6
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 6
Mounting/Connecting the Phone ..................................................................... 6
Placing the Base on a Desk Top ............................................................... 7
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ........................................................... 8
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall .................................................. 10
Connecting and Charging the Battery ........................................................... 12
Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 14
Operation ............................................................................................................ 15
Making a Call ................................................................................................ 15
Answering a Call ........................................................................................... 15
Changing the Channel .................................................................................. 15
Putting a Call on Hold ................................................................................... 16
Making a Conference Call ............................................................................. 16
Using Redial .................................................................................................. 17
Using Flash ................................................................................................... 17
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................................................... 18
Paging ........................................................................................................... 18
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................. 18
Storing a Number In Memory ................................................................. 19
Entering a Pause .................................................................................... 19
Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 20
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ............................................................. 20
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 21
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 23
Replacing the Battery .................................................................................... 24
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 25
Lightning ....................................................................................................... 25
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INSTALLATION
You can connect your telephone to a
2-line modular telephone jack using
the supplied 2-line modular cord.
SELECTING A LOCATION
You can place the phone on a desk top
or table, or mount it on a wall. Select a
location that is:
Note: Two-line and single-line modu-
lar cords look alike, but are wired dif-
ferently. To use the ET-596’s two
lines, use only the supplied 2-line
modular cord to connect to a 2-line
modular jack.
• near an AC outlet
• near a telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls
or filing cabinets, wireless inter-
coms, alarms, and room monitors
Or, you can connect your telephone to
two separate 1-line modular telephone
jacks using the supplied modular cord
and another 1- or 2-line modular cord
(such as RadioShack Cat. No. 279-
356, not supplied).
• away from other cordless phones
The base’s location affects the hand-
set’s range. If you have a choice of
several locations, try each to see
which provides the best performance.
Note: You can also use the ET-596
with a single 1-line modular jack.
If your phone wiring does not have a
modular phone jack, you can:
MOUNTING/CONNECTING
THE PHONE
• Update the wiring yourself, using
jacks and adapters available at
your local RadioShack store
To use both of the ET-596’s lines, you
must connect it to two separate tele-
phone lines. Each of these lines must
have its own phone number. If you do
not have two telephone lines, contact
your phone company to get a second
line.
• Have the phone company update
the wiring for you
Note: The USOC number of the jack
to be installed is RJ14C for a two-line
baseboard jack or RJ14W for a two-
line wall-plate jack.
Caution: The supplied RadioShack
adapter was designed specifically for
your ET-596. Use only the supplied
adapter.
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If you have only one 1-line modu-
lar jack, plug one end of the sup-
plied modular cord into the TEL
LINE 1/2 jack to use line 1, or to
the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2.
Placing the Base
on a Desk Top
Follow these steps when you place
the base on a desk, shelf, or table.
2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s
1. If you have a single 2-line modular
jack, plug one end of the supplied
modular cord into the TEL LINE 1/2
jack.
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack.
3. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot.
Note: When you make this con-
nection, you should not connect
another modular cord to the TEL
LINE 2 jack or phone operation will
be erratic.
Strain Relief Slot
If you have two separate 1-line
modular jacks, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the
TEL LINE 1/2 jack and plug
another modular cord (not sup-
plied) into the TEL LINE 2 jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
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5. Plug the other end(s) of the modu-
lar cord(s) into the modular
jack(s).
Mounting the Base
on a Wall Plate
To make this connection, you need a
2-line short modular cord, such as
Cat. No. 279-390, not supplied.
1. If you have a single 2-line modular
jack on the wall plate, plug one
end of a 2-line short modular cord
into the TEL LINE 1/2 jack.
6. Raise the base’s antenna to a ver-
tical position and fully extend it.
Note: When you make this con-
nection, you should not connect
another modular cord to the TEL
LINE 2 jack or phone operation will
be erratic.
If you have a single 1-line modular
jack on the wall plate and a modu-
lar wall jack close by, plug one
end of a 2-line short modular cord
into the TEL LINE 1/2 jack to use
line 1, then connect the supplied
modular cord into the TEL LINE 2
jack to use line 2.
If you have only one 1-line modu-
lar jack on the wall plate, plug one
end of a 2-line short modular cord
into the TEL LINE 1/2 jack to use
line 1, or to the TEL LINE 2 jack to
use line 2.
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2. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s
4. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack.
3. Route the adapter cord through
both the upper and lower grooves
and the modular cord(s) through
only the upper groove on the bot-
tom of the base.
5. Plug the other end(s) of the modu-
lar cord(s) into the wall plate jack
(and wall jack, if appropriate), then
align the base’s keyhole slots with
the wall plate studs and slide the
base downward to secure it.
Lower
Groove
Upper
Grooves
6. Press and lift out the handset
holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it holds the
handset.
If you are using two line
Note:
cords, route both cords through
the appropriate grooves.
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7. Raise the base’s antenna to a ver-
tical position and fully extend it.
2. If you have a single 2-line modular
jack close by, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the
TEL LINE 1/2 jack.
Note: When you make this con-
nection, you should not connect
another modular cord to the TEL
LINE 2 jack or phone operation will
be erratic.
Mounting the Base
Directly on the Wall
If you have two separate 1-line
modular jacks, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the
TEL LINE 1/2 jack and plug
another modular cord (not sup-
plied) into the TEL LINE 2 jack.
To mount the base directly on the wall,
you need two wood screws (not sup-
plied) with heads that fit into the key-
hole slots on the bottom of the base.
1. Drill two holes 315/16 inches apart.
Then thread a screw into each hole,
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letting the heads extend about /16
inch from the wall.
5/16
"
15/16
"
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If you have only one 1-line modu-
lar jack, plug one end of the sup-
plied modular cord into the TEL
LINE 1/2 jack to use line 1, or to
the TEL LINE 2 jack to use line 2.
5/16
"
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3. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s
5. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack.
4. Route the adapter and modular
cords through both the upper and
lower grooves on the bottom of
the base.
6. Plug the other end(s) of the
cord(s) into a modular phone line
jack(s).
Upper
Grooves
Lower
Grooves
7. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the
base downward to secure it.
If you are using two line
Note:
cords, route both through the
appropriate grooves.
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8. Press and lift out the handset
holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it holds the
handset.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY
The ET-596 comes with a recharge-
able nickel-cadmium battery installed
in the handset. Before using your
phone, you must connect the battery
then charge it for about 14 hours.
1. Remove the screw from the bat-
tery compartment cover on the
bottom of the handset, then press
down and slide off the handset’s
cover.
9. Raise the base’s antenna to a ver-
tical position and fully extend it.
2. Plug the battery pack’s plastic
connector into the phone’s socket.
The connector fits only one way.
3. Replace the cover and tighten the
screw.
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4. To charge the battery, simply
place the handset on the base.
The CHARGE indicator on the
base lights.
• If the BATT LOW indicator does
not light, but the phone does not
work, recharge the battery. (The
battery charge might be too low to
light the indicator.)
Charge Indicator
• If the battery pack gets weak dur-
ing a call, the handset sounds a
beep every 30 seconds, and the
BATT LOW indicator flashes. If
this happens, you must recharge
the battery before you can make
another call.
• About once a month, fully dis-
charge the battery by keeping the
handset off the base until the
BATT LOW indicator lights. Other-
wise, the battery loses its ability to
fully recharge.
Recharge the battery when the BATT
LOW indicator flashes.
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and the base about once a month
to make sure they are not dirty or
tarnished.
Notes:
• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light when you place the handset
on the base, be sure the battery
and AC adapter are correctly and
securely connected.
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery,
the phone might not work and you
might hear an error tone. If this
happens, return the handset to
the base for a few seconds.
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SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
P
T
Set • • on the back of the base for
the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you have,
once the battery is charged, do this
test.
P
T
T
1. Set • • to (tone).
LINE 1
2. Lift the handset, press
listen for the dial tone.
and
0
3. Press any number other than .
Note: If your phone system
requires that you dial an access
9
code ( , for example) before you
dial an outside number, do not
press the access code either.
If the dial tone stops, that line has
tone service.
If the dial tone continues, that line
has pulse service.
LINE 2
4. Press
, listen for the dial
tone, and repeat Step 3.
If you have tone service on both lines,
P
T
T
leave • • set to .
If you have pulse service on either line,
P
T
P
set • • to .
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OPERATION
sound a tone through the ear-
piece. Place the current call on
hold (see “Putting a Call on Hold”
on Page 16), then press the line
button for the new incoming call.
MAKING A CALL
To make a call, lift the handset. Or, if
the handset is away from the base,
press TALK. On the base, the IN USE
indicator lights, and on the handset,
the BATT LOW indicator and a LINE
indicator (1 or 2, whichever line was di-
aled the last time) light.
• If you press the other line’s button
without first pressing HOLD, the
first call is disconnected.
You can also press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to
directly select the line you want to use.
CHANGING THE
CHANNEL
If you notice interference, static, or
noise during a call, you can press CH
(channel) to find a clearer channel.
ANSWERING A CALL
To answer a call, simply lift the hand-
set. If the handset is away from the
base, press TALK to answer the flash-
ing line. The TALK/BATT LOW indica-
tor, the LINE 1 or LINE 2 indicator on
the handset, and the IN USE indicator
on the base light.
To help you tell which line is ringing,
each line has a distinctive ring tone.
To end a call, place the handset on
the base or press the handset’s TALK
button.
The ET-596 changes to a different
channel each time you press CH.
Note: If the handset is too far away
from the base, the channel might not
change. Move closer to the base and
try again.
Notes:
• If you press TALK to hang up and
the phone does not disconnect,
place the handset on the base or
press TALK again while holding
the handset closer to the base.
• When you receive an incoming
call on one line while you are talk-
ing on the other, the handset does
not ring but you hear the phone
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You can alternate between the two
HOLD
for the desired line.
PUTTING A CALL ON
HOLD
lines by pressing
then the button
HOLD
Press
to put a call on hold so you
Notes:
can temporarily place the handset on
the base or use the other phone line
without disconnecting the current call.
The light over the line’s button flashes
when that call is on hold.
• If you press the other line’s button
HOLD
without first pressing
first call is disconnected.
, the
• If you place the second line on
hold, the hold time restarts for the
first line. Both lines automatically
disconnect after 5 minutes.
• A call on hold does not automati-
cally disconnect as long as you
are talking on the second line. The
hold time restarts when you hang
up the second line.
The phone disconnects the call 5 min-
utes after you put it on hold. However,
during those 5 minutes, a series of
beeps reminds you the call is on hold.
After 1 minute, the handset beeps ev-
ery 15 seconds. After 4 minutes, the
handset beeps every 5 seconds. After
5 minutes, the handset sounds a long
tone and disconnects the call.
• If you place both lines on hold and
TALK
then press
or pick up the
handset from the base, the line
you dialed last is released from
hold and the line you dialed first
remains on hold.
MAKING A
CONFERENCE CALL
To release a line from hold and contin-
ue your conversation, press that line’s
button. You can also release a call
TALK
from hold by pressing
or picking
Follow these steps to make a 3-way
conference call.
up the handset from the base.
1. Place the first call on hold.
You can use another phone on the
same line to pick up the call on hold,
but the handset still shows that line on
hold. After 5 minutes the line indicator
turns off.
2. Make or answer a call on the other
line.
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3. Press CONF. The TALK/BATT
LOW indicator briefly flashes and
remains steadily on, and you can
talk with both parties.
• The redial memory also holds
pause entries. See “Entering a
Pause” on Page 19.
• The redial memory does not store
a flash entry or any digits you
press after FLASH (see “Using
Flash”).
USING FLASH
To end the conference call, press
TALK or return the handset to the base.
If you want to hang up one line and
continue talking on the other, press the
line button for the line you want to
keep.
FLASH performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for spe-
cial services, such as Call Waiting.
USING REDIAL
REDIAL lets you quickly dial the last
number dialed on either LINE 1 or
LINE 2. When you hear a dial tone,
simply press REDIAL.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press FLASH to answer an incoming
call without disconnecting the current
call. Press FLASH again to return to
the first call.
If you do not have any special
Note:
phone services, pressing FLASH might
disconnect the current call.
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to
32 digits, so you can redial long-
distance as well as local num-
bers.
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USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
PAGING
To page the person who has the hand-
set or to locate the handset when the
phone is not in use, press
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.
PAGE
on the
base. The handset beeps five times.
P
T
P
1. Be sure • • is set to .
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
TONE
. Any additional numbers
you dial are sent as tone signals.
Note: Paging does not work during a
call.
4. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
TALK
. The phone automatically
resets to the pulse mode.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 10 numbers in
memory, then dial a stored number by
pressing a one-digit memory location
number.
Note: Each number you store can be
up to 16 digits long.
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later.) Attach the sticker to the
phone.
Storing a Number in Memory
Note: If you wait more than 20 sec-
onds between each key press, an error
tone sounds and the phone exits the
programming mode.
1. Lift the handset. If you hear a dial
tone, press TALK to turn it off.
2. Press MEMO. The BATT LOW
indicator blinks.
To erase a stored number, simply
store a new number in its place. Or,
skip Step 3, then press the memory lo-
cation number (0-9) you want to clear.
A tone sounds.
3. Enter the number and any TONE
and PAUSE entries (see “Using
Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 18 and “Entering a Pause”
on Page 19).
TONE or PAUSE entry
uses one digit of memory.
Note: Each
Entering a Pause
4. Press MEMO, then enter the mem-
ory location number (0-9). A single
tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.
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.
If five quick beeps sound, you
have made an entry error and the
number was not stored. Start
again from Step 2.
5. For each stored number, write the
person’s or company’s name next
to the appropriate location number
on the supplied MEMORY direc-
tory sticker. (Use a pencil in case
you want to change the number
To enter a 2-second pause, press
PAUSE. For a longer pause, press
PAUSE additional times.
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Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number stored in memory, lift
the handset from the base or press
TALK.
When you hear a dial tone, press
MEMO and enter the memory location
number for the number you want to
dial.
Chain-Dialing Service
Numbers
When calling special services (such as
alternate long distance or bank-by-
phone), dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press MEMO and the number
for the memory location where the ad-
ditional information is stored.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire de-
partment, ambulance) and you choose
to test the stored number, make the
test call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on the line to ex-
plain the reason for your call.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the fol-
lowing suggestions might help.
Problem
Suggestion
Low volume or unusual
sounds.
Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.
Severe noise interference.
• Press CH to change the channel.
• Keep the handset away from computers,
remote control toys, wireless microphones,
alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors,
fluorescent lights, and electrical appli-
ances.
• Move to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
The phone cannot be oper-
ated at a useful distance from
the base because the signal
becomes weak or noisy
(handset’s range has
• Fully extend the base’s antenna in a verti-
cal position.
• Be sure neither antenna is touching a
metal surface.
decreased).
• Return the handset to the base to recharge
the battery.
The phone does not work or
works poorly.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC
adapter are correctly and securely connected,
and the battery is connected and charged.
The handset battery does not
charge.
• Check the charging contacts on the hand-
set and base. If they are dirty, clean them
with a pencil eraser.
• Be sure the battery is connected correctly.
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Problem
Suggestion
Handset does not ring or
receive a page.
• Return the handset to the base to recharge
the battery pack.
• Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical
position.
• Move the handset closer to the base.
• Move the base away from other electrical
devices.
The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.
• Move the handset closer to the base.
• Fully extend the base’s antenna, and place
it in a vertical position.
• Be sure the handset’s battery is charged.
(If the battery power is too low, it does not
have enough power to light the BATT LOW
indicator.)
• If the base loses power while the handset
is off of it, the security access-protection
code might change. Restore power to the
base, then place the handset back on the
base. The CHARGE indicator lights, indi-
cating that the code is set again.
The call is too noisy.
Change channels, or hang up and redial the
number.
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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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack ET-596 25-Channel Two-Line Cordless Telephone with 3-Way
Conference Calling is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The follow-
ing suggestions will help you care for your cordless telephone 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.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices(,
damage batteries,) 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 cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the phone.
Modifying or tampering with the telephone’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate your telephone’s warranty and void your FCC authori-
zation 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 phone lines, the
phone company might ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the
problem.
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2. Gently pull on the battery connec-
tor to disconnect it, then remove
the battery.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If you follow the instructions in “Con-
necting and Charging the Battery” on
Page 12, the battery should last about
a year. If the battery will not hold a
charge for more than 2 hours after an
overnight charge, replace the battery
with a new 3.6 V, 300 mAH battery with
a connector that fits the socket in the
battery compartment. You can order a
replacement battery through your local
RadioShack store.
3. Insert a fresh battery and plug its
connector into the socket inside
the battery compartment.
4. Replace the cover and secure it
with the screw.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement bat-
tery of the same size and type.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire because it might explode.
Install the new battery as described
below, then charge the battery for 24
hours before you use it.
• Do not open or mutilate the bat-
tery.
Note: To avoid losing phone numbers
stored in memory, try to install and be-
gin charging the new battery within 1
minute after removing the old one.
• Be careful not to short the battery
by touching it with conducting
materials, such as rings, brace-
lets, and keys. The battery or con-
ductor might overheat and burn.
1. Remove the screw from the bat-
tery compartment cover on the
bottom of the handset, then press
down and slide off the cover.
Important: This product contains a re-
chargeable nickel cadmium battery. At
the end of the battery’s useful life, it
must be recycled or disposed of proper-
ly. Contact your local, county, or state
hazardous waste management authori-
ties for information on recycling or dis-
posal programs in your area. Some
options that might be available are: mu-
nicipal curb-side collection, drop-off box-
es at retailers such as your local
RadioShack store, recycling collection
centers, and mail-back programs.
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Some cordless phones operate at fre-
quencies that might cause interference
to nearby 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.
THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line,
the phone company can temporarily
discontinue your service. If this 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.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in lightning
protection to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in telephone line and pow-
er line current. This lightning protection
meets or exceeds FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the tele-
phone or power lines can damage your
telephone.
Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect
the operation of this telephone. The
telephone company notifies you of
these changes in advance, so you can
take the necessary steps to prevent in-
terruption of your telephone service.
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.
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 the interference by:
• Moving your phone away from the
receiver
• Connecting your phone to an AC
outlet that is on a different electri-
cal circuit from the receiver
• Contacting
your
local
Ra-
dioShack store for help
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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, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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