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Cat. No. 43-685
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
2-Line 900 MHz
Spread Spectrum
Cordless Speakerphone
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
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Caller ID Memory — stores up to 80
Caller ID records (40 for each line).
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you
use your phone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
3-Line Liquid Crystal Display — lets
you view an entire Caller ID record on
one screen.
This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg-
ing — you can place the handset on the
base facedown or faceup.
We recommend you record your
phone’s serial number here. The num-
ber is on the bottom of the base.
20 Channels — automatically selects a
clear channel when you make or answer
a call.
Serial Number: ___________________
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
WARNING:
Security Access-Protection Code —
automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from using your phone line
while the handset is off the base.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
Line Status Indicators — show if a line
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTION:
is available, in use, or on hold.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Auto Talk/Any Key Answer — lets you
set the ET-685 so you can answer a call
by lifting the handset from the base,
pressing any key on the base, or press-
ing any key on the handset when it is
away from the base.
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.
Redial — lets you quickly redial the last
number dialed.
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.
!
Tone/Pulse Dialing — lets you use
your phone with either type of service,
and you can easily switch from pulse to
tone dialing for long-distance, bank-by-
phone, or other special services.
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Important:
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
• Cordless phones such as this one
require AC power to operate. When
the AC power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using
your ET-685. To be safe, you should
also have a phone that does not
need AC power to operate (not a
cordless phone) so you can still
make and receive calls if there is an
AC power failure.
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 connect to the tele-
phone line draws power from the line.
We refer to this power draw as the
phone's ringer equivalence number, or
REN. The REN is on the bottom of your
phone.
• When AC power is lost, the ET-685
loses the security access-protection
code connection between the base
and the handset. When power is
restored, put the handset on the
base briefly to restore this connec-
tion so you can use the handset.
If you use more than one phone or other
device on the line, add up all the RENs.
If the total is more than five (three in ru-
ral areas), your phones might not ring. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove one
of the devices from the line.
IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION
FCC STATEMENT
Your 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 bottom of the
base.
To use the phone’s Caller ID and Caller
ID with Call Waiting features, you must
be in an area where those services are
available and you must subscribe to
those services through your local phone
company.
You must not connect your phone to any
of the following:
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
options are generally available:
• coin-operated systems
• caller’s number only
• caller’s name only
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
• caller’s name and number
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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. To elimi-
nate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective mea-
sures.
• 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.
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Phone ........................................................................................... 8
Connecting to the Phone Lines .................................................................... 8
On a Desk Top ............................................................................................. 8
On a Wall Plate or a Wall ........................................................................... 10
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 12
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Ringer ......................................................................................... 14
On the Handset .......................................................................................... 14
On the Base ............................................................................................... 14
Setting Auto Talk ............................................................................................... 14
Turning Caller ID/Call Waiting On/Off ............................................................... 15
Storing Your Area Code .................................................................................... 15
Basic Operation .................................................................................................... 17
Using the Handset ............................................................................................ 17
Making a Call ............................................................................................. 17
Answering a Call ........................................................................................ 17
Setting the Handset Volume ...................................................................... 17
Using the Speakerphone .................................................................................. 18
Making a Call ............................................................................................. 18
Answering a Call ........................................................................................ 18
Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume ......................................................... 18
Using Mute ................................................................................................. 18
Using Hold ........................................................................................................ 18
Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ....................................... 19
Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone .................................................... 19
Making a Conference Call ................................................................................ 19
3-Way Conferencing .................................................................................. 19
4-Way Conferencing .................................................................................. 20
Using the ET-685 with Extension Phones ........................................................ 21
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 21
Using Flash ....................................................................................................... 21
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 22
Using the Paging/Intercom Features ................................................................ 22
Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 23
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Memory Operation ................................................................................................ 24
Storing a Number in Memory ........................................................................... 24
In the Handset ........................................................................................... 24
Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handset’s Memory ............................ 25
In the Base ................................................................................................. 25
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 26
Reviewing Memory Numbers (Handset Only) ........................................... 26
Dialing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 26
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 27
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 27
Caller ID Operation (Handset Only) ..................................................................... 28
Reviewing Caller ID Records ........................................................................... 28
Caller ID Messages .......................................................................................... 29
Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ........................................................ 29
Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory ............................................................. 29
Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 31
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 33
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 34
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 34
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 35
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INSTALLATION
• connect one line through a one-line
modular phone jack
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the ET–685’s base on a
desk or table, or mount it on a standard
wall plate or directly on a wall. Choose a
location that is:
Notes:
• Your phone connects directly to a
modular phone line jack. If your
phone wiring does not have a modu-
lar jack, you can update it using
jacks and adapters available at your
local RadioShack store. Or, you can
have the phone company update it
for you.
• near an accessible AC outlet
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
• The line that connects a two-line
phone jack to the phone company
wiring must be twisted-pair cable.
Otherwise, you might hear interfer-
ence (crosstalk) between the two
lines.
• away from other cordless phones
The base’s location affects the hand-
set’s range. If you have a choice of sev-
eral locations, try each to see which
provides the best performance.
• The USOC number of the two-line
jack to be installed is RJ14C
(RJ14W for a wall-plate). The USOC
number of a single-line jack is
RJ11C.
Caution: The supplied AC adapter was
designed specifically for your ET-685.
Use only the supplied adapter.
On a Desk Top
Connecting to the Phone Lines
1. Insert the two tabs at the bottom of
the wide end of the supplied bracket
into the base’s upper tab slots as
shown, then press down on the
bracket’s latches and insert them
into the clip slots.
To take full advantage of the ET-685’s
capabilities, you must have two phone
lines with separate phone numbers. If
you have only one line, you can order a
second from your phone company.
You can connect the ET-685 to the lines
in one of the these ways:
• connect two lines through a two-line
modular phone jack
• connect two lines through two one-
line modular phone jacks
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To connect the phone to two one-
line phone jacks, plug one end of
the supplied long two-line modular
cord into TEL LINE 1/2 and plug
another cord (not supplied) into the
TEL LINE 2 jack.
2. To connect the phone to a two-line
phone jack, plug one end of the sup-
plied long two-line modular cord into
the TEL LINE 1/2 jack on the back of
the phone.
To connect the phone to a single
one-line phone jack, plug one end of
the supplied long modular cord into
the TEL LINE 1/2 or TEL LINE 2 jack.
Note: If you connect the phone to a
single one-line phone jack, avoid
pressing the unused line button or
you might hear feedback.
3. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s bar-
rel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the
back of the base.
Note: If you connect the phone to a
two-line phone jack with a two-line
cord, do not connect another (third)
phone line to the TEL LINE 2 jack or
the phone will not operate properly.
Instead, you can connect another
phone device, such as
machine or modem.
a
fax
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4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bottom of
the bracket.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
2. To connect the phone to a two-line
phone jack, plug one end of the sup-
plied long modular cord into the TEL
LINE 1/2 jack on the back of the
phone.
6. Connect the phone cord(s) to the
modular phone line jack(s).
7. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
Note: If you connect the phone to a
two-line phone jack with a two-line
cord, do not connect a cord to the
TEL LINE 2 jack or the phone will not
operate properly.
On a Wall Plate or a Wall
Note: To mount the base directly on the
wall, you need two screws (not supplied)
with heads that fit into the keyhole slots
To connect the phone to two one-
line phone jacks, plug one end of
the supplied short two-line modular
cord into TEL LINE 1/2 and plug
another cord (not supplied) into the
TEL LINE 2 jack.
on the bottom of the bracket. Drill two
15
16
holes 3 / inches apart. Then thread a
screw into each hole, letting the heads
5
16
extend about / inch from the wall.
1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the
wide end of the supplied bracket
into the base’s lower tab slots as
shown, then press down on the
bracket’s latches and insert them
into the clip slots.
To connect the phone to a single
one-line phone jack, plug one end of
the supplied long modular cord into
the TEL LINE 1/2 or TEL LINE 2 jack.
Note: If you connect the phone to a
single one-line phone jack, avoid
pressing the unused line button or
you might hear feedback.
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on
the back of the base.
To mount the phone directly on a
wall, align the bracket’s keyhole
slots with the mounted screws and
slide the base downward to secure
it. Connect the phone cord(s) to the
modular phone line jack(s).
4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the narrow groove on the bracket. If
you are using two phone cords,
route the second cord through one
of the wide grooves on the bracket.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
7. Press and lift out the handset
holder, flip it over as shown, then
snap it back into place.
5. To mount the phone on a wall plate,
plug the other end of the short mod-
ular cord into the wall plate jack,
then align the bracket’s keyhole
slots with the wall plate studs and
slide the base downward to secure
it. If you are using two phone cords,
plug the second cord into the sec-
ond phone jack.
8. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
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To charge the battery pack, place the
handset either faceup or facedown on
the base. The CHARGE indicator on the
base lights.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
The ET-685 comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must connect the bat-
tery pack, then charge it for about 24
hours.
1. Slide open the battery compartment
cover and lift the battery pack out of
the compartment.
Important: Be sure the battery pack is
properly connected before you try to
charge it. The CHARGE indicator lights
whenever the handset is on the base,
even if the battery pack is not connect-
ed.
2. Plug the battery pack’s connector
into the socket in the compartment.
The connector fits only one way.
Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear an error tone when
you press LINE 1 or LINE 2. If this
happens, return the handset to the
base for about five seconds. This
resets the security access-protec-
tion code.
3. Replace the battery pack and the
cover.
Recharge the battery pack when the
handset beeps every 3 seconds or Low
Batteryflashes on the handset’s dis-
play.
• If the battery pack gets weak during
a call, the handset beeps every 3
seconds and Low Battery
flashes on the handset’s display.
When this happens, you cannot
make another call on the phone until
you recharge the battery pack.
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• Use a pencil eraser to clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and the base about once a month.
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
Set PULSE-TONE 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. Be sure PULSE-TONE is set to TONE
(tone).
PULSE-TONE
• If the battery pack becomes com-
pletely discharged or the base loses
power while the handset is away
from it, the security code might be
lost. To reset the code, return the
handset to the base. If it was the
handset that lost power, leave the
handset on the base to charge the
battery pack.
2. Press LINE 1 on the base. The LINE
1 SPEAKER indicator lights. Then
listen for the dial tone.
LINE 1
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until the low
battery indications (Low Battery
flashing on the handset’s display
and beeping) appear. Otherwise,
the battery pack loses its ability to
fully recharge.
LINE 2
3. Press any number other than 0 on
• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When the bat-
tery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge, order a replacement bat-
the base.
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.
tery
pack
from
your
local
RadioShack store (see “Replacing
the Battery Pack” on Page 34).
If the dial tone stops, that line has
tone service.
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If the dial tone continues, that line
has pulse service.
On the Base
Set RING VOL on the back of the base to
HIGH, LO, or OFF for each line. At OFF
position, the base’s ringer does not
sound when a call is received, but the
handset (and any other phone connect-
ed to the same line) still rings.
4. Press LINE 2, listen for the dial tone,
and repeat Step 3.
If you have tone service on both
lines, leave PULSE-TONE set to
TONE.
RING VOL
If you have pulse service on either
line, set PULSE-TONE to PULSE
(pulse). You can use tone services
on the line which supports them by
pressing TONE/
before any other
keys.
ADJUSTING THE RINGER
The ET-685 lets you control its base and
handset ringer volume separately. You
can choose from a high or low ringer
setting for the base and the handset.
SETTING AUTO TALK
Your phone is preset so you must press
LINE 1 or LINE 2 to answer a call. With
auto talk turned on, you can answer a
call by lifting the handset from the base
or by pressing any number key on the
base (or any key on the handset if the
handset is away from the base). You
can set the auto talk function on or off
for each line separately.
On the Handset
At any time except during a call, press
VOL
or VOL
to increase the ringer’s volume
to decrease its volume. The
display shows Ringer High or
RingerLow.
Note: You must set each line for auto
talk separately. When you turn on auto
talk for Line 1 only, you need to press
LINE 2 to answer a call on Line 2.
VOL
Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or
off.
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1. Lift the handset and hold down
CALLER ID until Caller ID Setup
appears on the display with the
pointer at Line1.
2. Use
or . to select Line 1 or 2,
then press SELECT.
3. A menu appears with Auto Talk
selected. Press to select CIDCW,
then press SELECT to change the
setting. Onor Offappears indicat-
ing the selected setting.
CALLER
ID
4. Return the handset to the base to
store the new setting.
STORING YOUR AREA
CODE
2. Use
or
to select Line 1 or 2,
then press SELECT.
3. A menu appears with Auto Talk
selected. Press SELECT to change
the setting. On or Off appears,
indicating the selected setting.
To quickly dial a number from a Caller
ID record (see “Dialing Numbers from a
Caller ID Record” on Page 29) or to cor-
rectly store a number from a record into
a memory dialing location (see “Storing
a Caller ID Record to Memory” on
Page 29), you must store your local area
code in the ET-685’s memory. Then,
when you dial from a Caller ID record,
the ET-685 skips the area code if it
matches the one you stored.
4. To clear the display when you finish,
press HOLD/CANCEL or return the
handset to the base.
TURNING CALLER ID/
CALL WAITING ON/OFF
Note: Area code is set for each line sep-
If you have Call Waiting and Caller ID
service, you can set the ET-685 to show
Caller ID information for an incoming call
even while you are already on the
phone.
arately.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CALLER ID until Caller ID Setup
appears on the display with the
pointer at Line 1.
Note: You must set each line for Caller
ID/Call Waiting separately.
2. Use
or . to select Line 1 or 2,
then press SELECT.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CALLER ID until Caller ID Setup
appears on the display with the
pointer at Line 1.
Note: If an area code is already
stored, it appears on the display
when you press SELECT. To delete
the area code, press CONF/DELETE
three times. Then go on to Step 4.
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3. A menu appears with Auto Talk
selected. Press
twice to select
Area Code, then press SELECT.
4. Enter your 3-digit area code using
the number keys. If you make a mis-
take, repeatedly press
or
to
move the cursor over the incorrect
digit, then enter the correct number.
5. Press SELECT to store the area
code, then press HOLD/CANCEL or
return the handset to the base to
clear the display.
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BASIC OPERATION
Note: You can use the keypad on either
the handset or the base to operate the
ET-685. To make a call with the speak-
erphone, you must use the base’s key-
pad; to make a call with the handset,
you must use the handset’s keypad.
To answer a call, lift the handset from
the base and press the line button for
the line that is ringing. If auto talk is on,
just lift the handset from the base, or, if
the handset is away from the base,
press any key to answer a call. The dis-
play changes to show the elapsed time
on the call.
USING THE HANDSET
If you receive a call on one line while
you are using the handset to talk on the
other, you hear three ring tones through
the handset. Press the line button for the
incoming call’s line. The current call is
automatically placed on hold.
Making a Call
To make a call using the handset, lift the
handset from the base and press LINE 1
or LINE 2, then dial the number. When
you press a line button on the handset,
Line 1 or Line 2 appears on the
handset’s display. The same line’s indi-
cator on the base flashes to show that
someone is using that line at the hand-
set.
If both lines have an incoming call,
pressing a key answers the line that be-
gan ringing first.
Setting the Handset Volume
Note: If (Base) or In Use appears
above Line 1 or Line 2 on the dis-
play, someone is using that line at the
base or on an extension phone. Press
the other line button.
To increase or decrease the handset’s
volume during a call, press VOLUME
or . The display shows VolumeLow,
Volume Normal, or Volume High.
The setting remains the same even
when you hang up the phone.
To end a call, press LINE 1 or LINE 2 on
the handset or place the handset on the
base.
Answering a Call
When a call comes in, (Call)appears
on the display along with Line 1 or
Line2(whichever is ringing). The line
indicator for that line flashes at the base.
Note: To help you tell which line is ring-
ing, each line has a distinctive ring tone.
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Press the line button for the incoming
call. The current call is automatically put
on hold.
USING THE
SPEAKERPHONE
Making a Call
Adjusting the Speakerphone
Volume
To make a call using the speakerphone,
press LINE 1 or LINE 2, listen for the dial
tone, then dial the number. The LINE 1
SPEAKER or LINE 2 SPEAKER indica-
tor lights green on the base, and
(Base)or (In Use) appears above
Line 1 or Line 2 on the handset’s
display as a reminder that the line is in
use at the base or on an extension
phone.
To set the speakerphone’s volume, slide
VOLUME on the right side of the base.
MUTE
VOLUME
Note: If either line indicator is flashing,
someone at the handset or an extension
phone on the same line is using the line.
Press the other line button.
Using Mute
While talking on the speakerphone, you
can temporarily turn off the ET-685’s mi-
crophone by pressing MUTE so the other
party cannot hear you. The SPEAKER
indicator flashes red when a line is mut-
ed. Press MUTE again to resume your
conversation.
To end a speakerphone call, press LINE
1 (or LINE 2) again. The line indicator
turns off.
Answering a Call
To answer a call using the speaker-
phone, press either LINE 1 or LINE 2
(whichever is flashing). The line indica-
tor for the selected line lights. The indi-
cator for the line in use lights on the
handset. (Base)and Line1or Line
2appear on the handset’s display as a
reminder that the line is in use.
USING HOLD
Press HOLD (HOLD/CANCEL on the
handset) to place a call on hold. The in-
dicator for that line lights red on the
base, and (Hold) appears above the
line number on the the handset’s dis-
play. While a call is on hold, you can
temporarily place the handset on the
base or use the other phone line without
disconnecting the current call.
If you receive an incoming call on a line
while you are talking on the speaker-
phone on the other line, the other line’s
indicator flashes and you hear a low ring
if you have set RINGER VOL to HI or LO.
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USING BOTH THE
HANDSET AND
HOLD
SPEAKERPHONE
To use the handset to join a call at the
base, or to use the base to join a con-
versation at the handset, press the line
button for the line that is in use. You
hear a busy tone. Before the tone ends,
press the line button again.
HOLD/CANCEL
To release a line from hold and continue
your conversation, press that line’s but-
ton on the handset or base. You can
also release a call from hold by lifting the
handset if the handset is on the base, or
picking up an extension phone.
During the call, one of you can hang up
and the call can continue. To end the
call, you must hang up both the base
and handset.
You can alternate between the two lines
by pressing HOLD then the button for the
desired line.
Note: If you hear a high-pitched noise
from the base’s speaker, the handset
and the base are too close together.
Note: Pressing HOLD (or HOLD/CAN-
CEL) again while a call is on hold does
not release the hold. Press the line but-
ton that is on hold.
To talk with two parties using both lines,
see “4-Way Conferencing” on Page 20.
MAKING A CONFERENCE
CALL
SWITCHING BETWEEN
THE HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE
3-Way Conferencing
Follow these steps to use both phone
lines to set up a 3-way call. The proce-
dure is the same for the handset and the
base.
To switch to the speakerphone while
you are using the handset, press HOLD
on the handset, then press that line’s
button (LINE 1 or LINE 2) on the base.
1. Place the first call on hold.
To switch to the handset while you are
using the speakerphone, lift the handset
off the base. Or, if the handset is off the
base, press HOLD on the base, then
press that line’s button (LINE 1 or LINE 2)
on the handset.
2. Make or answer a call on the other
line.
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1. Make a 3-way conference call. (See
“3-Way Conferencing” on Page 19.)
CONFERENCE
2. Press INTCM/PAUSE on the handset
or INTERCOM on the base to page
the other keypad.
INTERCOM
CONF/DELETE
3. Once you have the second party on
the line, press CONFERENCE
(CONF/DELETE on the handset) to
bring in the first party. Both line indi-
cators on the base light green. The
handset display shows (Confer-
ence) above Line 1 Line 2 if
you are making a conference call
using the handset, or (Conf
Base)and Line1Line2if you
are using the speakerphone for con-
ferencing.
INTCM/PAUSE
The two outside lines are automati-
cally put on hold, but the parties on
both lines can talk with each other.
3. To answer the page press INTCM/
PAUSE on the handset, or INTER-
COM on the base, then press CONF/
DELETE on the handset or CONFER-
ENCE on the base.
4. To end the conference call, press
one line button, then the other. If you
want to hang up one line and con-
tinue talking on the other, press the
line button you want to hang up.
To end the conference call, press
LINE 1 and LINE 2 on one keypad,
then press LINE 2 on the other key-
pad.
If you want to talk on one line with-
out disconnecting the other, press
HOLD or HOLD/CANCEL, then the
button for the line you want to talk
on. To return to a 3-way conversa-
tion, press CONFERENCE or CONF/
DELETE.
If you want to hang up one line and
continue talking on the other, press
the line button that you want to hang
up.
Note: You can also make a conference
call using both the ET-685 and an exten-
sion phone. (See “Using the ET-685 with
Extension Phones” on Page 21.)
4-Way Conferencing
Follow these steps to use both lines and
the ET-685’s intercom function to set up
a four-way call (see “Using the Paging/
Intercom Features” on Page 22).
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ber you dialed on one keypad using
the redial key on the other.
USING THE ET-685 WITH
EXTENSION PHONES
• The redial memory is common to
both lines. You can redial the num-
ber you originally dialed on Line 1
using Line 2, as long as you use the
same keypad you dialed the number
on earlier.
The ET-685 detects when an extension
phone is in use, and the corresponding
line indicator flashes on the base and
In Use flashes on the handset’s dis-
play along with Line1or Line2.
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long dis-
tance as well as local numbers.
To join the conversation from the hand-
set or base, press the line button for the
line in use. You hear a busy tone. Before
the tone ends, press the line button
again.
USING FLASH
Note: If you hang up the ET-685 and
someone is still on that line on an exten-
sion, the ET-685’s line indicator(s) might
not stay lit.
FLASH (FLASH/REDIAL on the handset)
performs the electronic equivalent of a
switchhook operation for special servic-
es, such as Call Waiting.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di-
aled on either line 1 or line 2. When you
hear a dial tone, press REDIAL/PAUSE
on the base or FLASH/REDIAL on the
handset.
FLASH
REDIAL/PAUSE
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.
FLASH/REDIAL
Note: If you do not have any special ser-
vices, pressing FLASH might disconnect
the current call.
Notes:
• Each keypad has a separate redial
memory. You cannot redial a num-
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appears, and the base rings. Press IN-
TERCOM on the base to answer the
page. Intercomappears on the hand-
set’s display.
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 following
these steps.
Note: The paging ends in one minute if
nobody answers. Press INTERCOM or
INTCM/PAUSE again.
1. Be sure PULSE-TONE is set to
To end an intercom call, press INTCM/
PULSE.
PAUSE or INTERCOM.
2. Dial the service’s main number.
During a call, you can page someone at
either the base or the handset to join the
conversation. Press INTERCOM or IN-
TCM/PAUSE. The current call is put on
hold.
3. When the service answers, press
TONE/ . Any additional numbers
you dial are sent as tone signals.
4. After you complete the call, the
phone automatically resets to the
pulse mode when you hang up.
• To transfer the call, press INTER-
COM or INTCM/PAUSE again when
the person at the base or handset
answers.
USING THE PAGING/
INTERCOM FEATURES
• To start a 3-way call, tell the person
at the base or handset to press the
line button for the call, then press
the same button twice on your key-
pad when they answer the page.
You can use the ET-685 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 the handset and
the base.
Notes:
• You cannot page the base or hand-
set if it is already in use. A busy tone
sounds.
To page the handset from the base,
press INTERCOM. The handset rings,
and Pagingappears on the handset’s
display. Press INTCM/PAUSE on the
handset to answer the page. Inter-
comappears.
• If a call comes in during an intercom
conversation, either of the intercom
parties can answer the call as they
normally would by pressing the ring-
ing line’s button. The intercom call
automatically disconnects.
To page the base from the handset,
press INTCM/PAUSE. Paging Base
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You can use a handset holder (available
from your local RadioShack store) to
hang the handset on your belt for great-
er convenience.
When you finish using the headset, dis-
connect it from the handset and close
the rubber cover to protect the jack.
USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with
hands-free convenience using an op-
tional headset (available at your local
3
32
RadioShack store) that has a / -inch
plug.
To connect the headset, pull open the
rubber cover marked
the handset, then insert the / -inch plug
into the jack.
on the side of
3
32
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and micro-
phone, but it does not affect the ET-
685’s speakerphone.
• VOL on the handset also controls
the connected headset’s volume.
• If you place the handset on the base
facedown to recharge it while the
headset is connected, be sure the
handset seats properly.
With a headset connected, you make or
answer calls as usual, using the keys on
the handset.
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MEMORY OPERATION
You can store up to 30 numbers in the
handset’s memory and another 10 in the
base’s memory, then dial a stored num-
ber by pressing a two-digit memory loca-
tion number (or selecting from the list of
stored numbers). You can also store a
name with each number in the handset’s
memory.
MEMORY
SELECT
3. Select an empty memory location
(or the one you want to replace) by
You cannot dial a number stored in one
memory location (the base or the hand-
set) using the keypad on the other.
using
list or entering the location number
(01–30). Precede single-digit
or
to scroll through the
a
number with a 0 (01, for example).
STORING A NUMBER IN
MEMORY
Note: If the phone sounds five quick
beeps, you have made an entry
error and the number was not
stored. Re-enter the location num-
ber correctly.
Note: An error tone sounds and the
phone exits the storing process if you
wait more than 20 seconds between key
presses.
4. Press SELECT. Store Name
appears. If you do not want to enter
a name, skip to Step 6. <Memory
nn> appears as the name (nn is
the memory location number you
selected).
In the Handset
Each number you store can be up to 20
digits long, and each name can be up to
13 characters.
5. To enter a name, use
select the characters and
move the cursor.
or
or
to
to
1. Lift the handset.
2. Hold down MEMORY until the hand-
set beeps and Memory Store
and a list of memory location num-
bers (and names, if any) appears.
Repeatedly press
to view the
characters in alphabetical order.
The display shows uppercase let-
ters first, then lowercase letters,
numbers, and special characters.
Press
reverse order. You can hold down
or to scroll rapidly through the
characters.
to view the characters in
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If you make a mistake, move the
cursor over the error, then enter the
correct character, or press CONF/
DELETE to delete a character. To
delete all characters, hold down
CONF/DELETE for at least 1 second.
4. Press SELECT. Three options —
Edit Memory nn, Delete
Memory nn, and Go Back —
appear. Press
or
to choose an
option, follow the instructions below,
then press SELECT.
6. Press SELECT. Store Number
Edit Memory nn — Edit the
record as described in Steps 5–8 of
“In the Handset” under “Storing a
Number in Memory” on Page 24
appears.
7. Enter the number and any tone and
pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser-
vices on a Pulse Line” on Page 22
Delete Memory nn — The dis-
play prompts you to confirm the
deletion. Move the cursor to Yes,
then press SELECT or CONF/
DELETE. The phone beeps and
MemorynnDeletedappears.
and “Entering
Page 26).
a
Pause” on
Note: Each tone or pause entry
uses one digit of memory.
8. Press SELECT. The phone beeps
and MemorynnStoredappears.
After 2 seconds, Memory Store
appears, and you can repeat Steps
3–8 to store more numbers.
GoBack— Returns you to the list
of memory numbers.
5. When you finish editing or deleting
memory numbers, press HOLD/CAN-
CEL or return the handset to the
base to exit the Memory Store
display.
To replace a stored number, simply
store a new one in its place.
Editing or Deleting a Number in
the Handset’s Memory
In the Base
1. Press MEM. The CHARGE indicator
blinks.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Enter the number (up to 16 digits)
and any TONE mode changes or
pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser-
vices on a Pulse Line” on Page 22
or “Entering a Pause” on Page 26).
2. Hold down MEMORY until the hand-
set beeps and Memory Store
and a list of memory location num-
bers (and names, if any) appears.
3. Choose a memory location you want
3. Press MEM again, then enter the
memory location number (0–9)
where you want to store the number.
A tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.
to edit or delete by pressing or
or entering its location number.
,
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To clear a stored number, simply
store a new number in its place. Or,
press MEM twice. Then press the
memory location number (0–9) you
want to clear. A tone sounds.
Reviewing Memory Numbers
(Handset Only)
To review your memory numbers, press
MEMORY. The list of the first three mem-
ory location numbers (01–03) appears
with the name stored with each number
(or <Memory nn>if you did not store a
name). If necessary, scroll through the
list by repeatedly pressing or , or by
entering the two-digit location number.
Use the supplied memory directory
sticker to record your stored numbers.
Peel the backing from the sticker and at-
tach it to the base.
To view the stored phone numbers,
press
number means it is longer than 14 digits.
Press again to see the rest of the
. An arrow to the right of the
number. Repeatedly press
to the name display.
to return
To exit the memory number list, press
HOLD/CANCEL.
Entering a Pause
To see a stored name and phone num-
ber at the same time, press SELECT
when the cursor is by a memory location
number. To exit this display without stor-
ing any changes, hold down CONF/DE-
LETE until the display clears.
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.
Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number stored in the handset’s
memory, lift the handset from the base
and press MEMORY. The list of the first
three memory location numbers ap-
pears. Choose a memory location (01–
30) by pressing number keys or by re-
peatedly pressing or , then pressing
LINE 1 or LINE 2. The ET-685 automati-
cally dials out the number.
To enter a 2-second pause, press
PAUSE (INTCM/PAUSE on the handset).
For a longer pause, press it additional
times.
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Note: You can also press LINE 1 or LINE
2 first, then choose a memory number to
dial.
To dial a number stored in the base’s
memory, press LINE 1 or LINE 2. When
you hear a dial tone, press MEM and en-
ter the memory location number for the
number you want to dial.
Note: If you select an empty memory lo-
cation, the base beeps 5 times.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long dis-
tance or bank by phone), store each
group of numbers in its own memory lo-
cation.
To use the stored special service num-
bers, dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press MEMORY (or MEM on the
base) and the number for the memory
location where the additional information
is stored.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart-
ment, 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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CALLER ID OPERATION (HANDSET ONLY)
If you subscribe to Caller ID service from
your phone company, the phone compa-
ny sends information about the call, as
REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS
well as the time and date, between the
To review the Caller ID records, lift the
first and second rings of every call you
handset if necessary and press CALLER
receive. Although the Caller ID memory
ID. Numbers of new and total numbers
is on the handset, it records the call you
of Caller ID records for each line appear.
receive on the speakerphone also.
Press or to select the line you want
to view, then press SELECT.
The ET-685 displays this information
when it receives a call, and it stores up
Note: If the handset is faceup on the
to 80 Caller ID records — 40 each for
base, it shows the number of Caller ID
both lines — for later review. It also
records, so you can see if you have new
shows if caller information is unavailable
records to review.
or if the name and number were blocked
by the caller (see “Caller ID Messages”
Repeatedly press to scroll through the
on Page 29).
Caller ID records from the newest to the
oldest, or
records. To scroll quickly through the
records, hold down or
to scroll back through the
If you subscribe to Call Waiting with
Caller ID, you will hear a tone through
the handset when a call comes in, then
the Caller ID record appears. If you want
to answer the incoming call, press
FLASH/REDIAL. To resume the previous
phone conversation, press FLASH/RE-
DAIL again.
.
When you scroll past the last record,
End of List appears. When you
scroll past the first record, Start of
List appears.
The top line of each record shows the
date, time and the number of calls from
that number. The second line shows the
caller’s name, and the third line shows
the caller’s phone number.
If the ET-685’s Caller ID memory be-
comes full, any new call replaces the
oldest call’s record.
To exit the Caller ID record display,
press HOLD/CANCEL.
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CALLER ID MESSAGES
DIALING NUMBERS FROM
A CALLER ID RECORD
Display
Total
Description
To dial a local number stored in a Caller
ID record, recall the record, then press
LINE 1 or LINE 2. If it is a long distance
call, press 1 (1appears before the dis-
played number) before you press LINE 1
or LINE 2.
Shows the number of
new Caller ID records
(records you have not
reviewed) and the total
number of records for
each line.
New
Line 1 xx xx
Line 2 xx xx
Notes:
The caller has blocked
the Caller ID informa-
tion from being sent.
PrivateName
or Private
Number
• You can use either line to make a
call. For example, you can use Line
2 to make a call to the number
stored in Line 1 Caller ID memory.
The caller is not within
a Caller ID service
area.
UnknownName
or Unknown
Number
• If a Caller ID record does not con-
tain a phone number (if it was
blocked by the caller, for example)
you cannot dial from that record.
Appears if there was
an error during the
transmission of Caller
ID information. Minor
electrical distur-
Incomplete
Data
bances can affect
STORING A CALLER ID
RECORD TO MEMORY
Caller ID information.
Occasional errors are
normal. If the phone
frequently displays
Follow these steps to store the name
and number from a Caller ID record into
a memory location.
,
IncompleteData
contact your local tele-
phone company or
RadioShack store for
assistance.
1. Recall the record you want to store,
then press MEMORY. Select
Locationappears.
Appears when you
scroll past the oldest
Caller ID record.
End of List
2. Choose a memory location (01–30)
by pressing number keys or by
repeatedly pressing
pressing SELECT.
or
then
Appears when you
scroll up past the new-
est Caller ID record.
Start of
List
If the selected location is empty, the
phone beeps to confirm that it stored the
number, then the Caller ID record ap-
pears.
There is no call on the
line you selected.
No Call
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If a record exists in the selected loca-
tion, Replace Memory? appears,
prompting you to confirm the replace-
ment. Move the cursor to Yes or No,
then press SELECT.
DELETING CALLER ID
RECORDS
You can delete Caller ID records individ-
ually or all at once.
To delete a single record, recall it, then
press CONF/DELETE. Delete Mes-
sage?appears, prompting you to con-
firm the deletion. Move the cursor to
Yesor No, then press SELECT or CONF/
DELETE.
To delete all the records at once, display
the number list menu, select the line,
and press CONF/DELETE. Del All,
Line n? appears, prompting you to
confirm the deletion. Move the cursor to
Yesor No, then press SELECT or CONF/
DELETE.
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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
Suggestion
The phone does not work or works
poorly.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter
are correctly and securely connected.
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is connected and
charged.
Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to
reset the security access-protection code.
The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.
Low volume or unusual sounds.
Severe noise interference.
Someone has picked up another phone on the same
line. Hang up the other phone.
Keep the handset and base away from computers,
remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm
systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent
lights, and electrical appliances.
Move to another location or turn off the source of
interference.
Hang up and redial the number.
The phone cannot be operated at a
useful distance from the base
because the signal becomes weak
or noisy (handset’s range has
decreased).
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.
Recharge the battery pack.
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.
Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base.
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery
Pack” on Page 34).
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Problem
Suggestion
Handset does not ring or receive a
page.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Move the handset and base away from other electri-
cal devices.
Recharge the battery pack.
You have an incoming call, but do
not receive Caller ID information.
Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the
system has time to record the Caller ID information.
Check that the system has been correctly and
securely connected.
Call your phone company to verify that your Caller ID
service is active.
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 and leave it there for a few seconds.
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-685
is an example
2-Line 900-MHz Cordless Speakerphone
of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care
for your ET-685 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the ET-685 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the ET-685 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the ET-685 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the ET-685 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the ET-685 to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET-685’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the ET-685 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the ET-685.
Modifying or tampering with the ET-685’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper-
ate it. If your ET-685 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 compa-
ny can ask you to disconnect your ET-685 until you have resolved the problem.
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• Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire because it might explode.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
• Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack.
If you follow the instructions in “Connect-
ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on
Page 12, the battery pack should last
about a year. If the battery pack will not
hold a charge for more than 2 hours af-
ter an overnight charge, replace it with a
new 3.6 V, 600 mAh battery pack with a
connector that fits the socket in the bat-
tery compartment. You can order a re-
placement battery pack through your
local RadioShack store.
• Be careful not to short the battery
pack by touching it with conducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery pack or con-
ductor might overheat and burn.
Important: This product contains a re-
chargeable nickel cadmium battery
pack. At the end of the battery pack’s
useful life, it must be recycled or dis-
posed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste man-
agement authorities for information on
recycling or disposal programs in your
area. Some options that might be avail-
able are: municipal curb-side collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers such as your
local RadioShack store, recycling collec-
tion centers, and mail-back programs.
Follow these steps to install the new bat-
tery pack, then charge the battery pack
for about 24 hours before you use it.
Note: To avoid losing phone numbers
stored in memory on the handset, try to
install and begin charging the new bat-
tery pack within 1 minute after removing
the old one.
1. Slide open the battery compartment
cover and lift the battery pack out of
the compartment.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
2. Gently pull on the battery connector
to disconnect it, then remove the
battery pack.
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line, the
phone company can temporarily discon-
tinue your service. If this happens, the
phone company attempts to notify you in
advance. If advance notice is not practi-
cal, the phone company notifies you as
soon as possible and advises you of
your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.
3. Insert the fresh battery pack inside
the compartment, plug its connector
into the socket inside the battery
compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement battery
pack of the same size and type.
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Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this telephone. The tele-
phone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take
the necessary steps to prevent interrup-
tion of your telephone service.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in lightning pro-
tection to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in telephone line and power
line current. This lightning protection
meets or exceeds FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the tele-
phone or power lines can damage your
telephone. Lightning damage is not
common. Nevertheless, if you live in an
area that has severe electrical storms,
we suggest that you unplug your phone
during storms to reduce the possibility of
damage.
Your phone might cause TV or radio in-
terference 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 interfer-
ence.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your phone away from the
receiver
• Connecting your phone to an AC
outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver
• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.
Some cordless 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.
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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
UCZZ01642ZZ
Printed in the Philippines
07A99
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