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Cat. No. 43-1083
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-908
900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone
With 10-Number Speed Dialing
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Touch Tone (DTMF) or Pulse Dialing
— lets you use your phone with either
type of dialing.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz-
ard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
Hearing Aid Compatible — lets you
use this telephone with hearing aids
that have a T (telephone) switch.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This phone has been tested and found
to comply with all applicable UL and
FCC standards.
Important: Cordless phones such as
this one require AC power to operate.
When AC power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using
your ET-908. For this reason, the ET-
908 should not be your only telephone.
To be safe, you should also have a
phone that does not require AC power
to operate (not a cordless phone) so
you can still make and receive calls if
there is an AC power failure.
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
!
For your records, we recommend you
record the phone’s serial number in the
space below. The number is located
on the bottom of the base.
Serial Number:
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
FCC STATEMENT
This telephone complies with part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the label on the
base’s back.
Your telephone conforms to federal
regulations, and you can connect it to
most telephone lines. However, each
device you connect to the phone line
draws power from the phone line. We
refer to this power draw as the device’s
ringer equivalence number, or REN.
The REN is on the label on the base’s
back.
You must not connect your phone to
any of the following:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
If you are using more than one phone
or other device on the line, add up all
the RENs. If the total is more than five,
your phone might not ring. In rural ar-
eas, a total REN of three might impair
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the
line.
• Most electronic key phone sys-
tems
Note: Your telephone operates on
standard radio frequencies, as allocat-
ed by the FCC. Even though the ac-
cess
protection
code
prevents
unauthorized use of your phone line, it
is possible for other radio units operat-
ing on similar frequencies within a cer-
tain area to unintentionally intercept
your conversations and/or cause inter-
ference. This lack of privacy can occur
with any cordless phone.
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 6
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 6
Placing the Base on a Desktop ....................................................................... 6
Mounting the Base on a Wall .......................................................................... 7
Mounting on a Wall Plate .......................................................................... 7
Mounting Directly on the Wall ................................................................... 9
Preparation ......................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 11
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 11
Setting the PULSE/TONE Switch .................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Ringer ...................................................................................... 13
Checking/Setting the Ringer Type .......................................................... 13
Turning On/Off the Ringer ...................................................................... 14
Operation ............................................................................................................ 15
Making/Answering Calls ................................................................................ 15
Using REDIAL ............................................................................................... 16
Using HOLD .................................................................................................. 16
Using PRIVACY ............................................................................................ 16
Using FLASH ................................................................................................ 17
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................................................... 17
Using PAGE .................................................................................................. 17
Changing Channels ...................................................................................... 18
Using Memory Dialing ................................................................................... 18
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 18
Storing a Pause in Memory .................................................................... 19
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................ 20
Chain Dialing Service Numbers .............................................................. 20
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 21
Out of Range Indications .............................................................................. 23
Out of Range with No Call ...................................................................... 23
Out of Range with a Call in Progress ..................................................... 23
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 24
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 25
Lightning ....................................................................................................... 25
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INSTALLATION
• After you mount the phone, you
must install the battery pack and
charge it for 24 hours before you
use it the first time. See “Prepara-
tion” on Page 11.
SELECTING A
LOCATION
You can set the ET-908’s base on a
flat surface (such as a desktop or
counter-top), mount it on a modular
jack wall plate, or mount it directly on
the wall. The base’s location affects
the phone’s range. If you have a
choice of several locations, try each to
see which one provides the best per-
formance.
PLACING THE BASE ON
A DESKTOP
3
2
Select a location that is:
• Near an AC outlet
4
• Near a telephone line jack
• Away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, and metal
walls or filing cabinets
TO NE
1
• Away from wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
1. Plug one end of the supplied 7-
foot modular cord into the TO TEL
LINE jack on the back of the ET-
908’s base.
If the phone line jack is not a modular
jack, you must update the wiring. You
can convert the wiring yourself, using
jacks and adapters available at your lo-
cal Radio Shack store. Or, you can let
the phone company update the wiring
for you.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
3. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a
standard AC outlet. The POWER
indicator turns on.
Notes:
• The phone company charges for
the installation of the necessary
jacks.
4. For the best reception, adjust the
base’s antenna so it stands
straight up.
• The USOC number of the base-
board jack to be installed is
RJ11C.
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2. Plug one end of the supplied short
TO TEL LINE
MOUNTING THE BASE
ON A WALL
modular cord into the
jack, then press the cord under
the other recessed clip on the bot-
tom of the phone.
Using the supplied mounting bracket,
you can mount the ET-908’s base on a
phone jack wall plate or directly on the
wall.
To prepare the bracket for mounting,
twist off the tabs attached to the center
of the bracket and press them securely
into the holes on the narrow end of the
bracket.
TO TEL. LINE
3. Insert the tabs on the supplied
mounting bracket into the slots on
the bottom of the base. Then
press the bracket down until it
snaps into place.
Mounting on a Wall Plate
1. Press the ET-908’s AC cord under
the recessed clip directly below it
on the bottom of the phone.
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4. Press the AC cord into the top and
bottom grooves on the left side of
the bracket, press the modular
cord into the center groove on the
right side of the bracket, then plug
the modular cord into the modular
phone jack.
CORDLESS
•
SPEAKERPHONE ET-908
POWER
7. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a
standard AC outlet. The POWER
indicator turns on.
8. For the best reception, adjust the
base’s antenna so it stands
straight up.
5. Line up the keyhole slots on the
bracket with the studs on the wall
plate, then slide the base down
onto the wall plate until it is
secure.
ONE
T
PULSE
Note: If you want to remove the sup-
plied bracket after attaching it, simply
press in the tab on each side of the
bracket and lift the bracket away from
the base.
6. Press up on the handset holder to
remove it, turn it over so its tabbed
edge faces up, then press it back
down into its slot on the base.
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3. Press the ET-908’s AC cord under
the recessed clip directly below it
on the bottom of the phone.
Mounting Directly on the Wall
Using a drill (not supplied) and the sup-
plied screws and spacers, you can
easily mount your ET-908 directly on
the wall.
1. At the desired mounting location,
drill two holes 315/16 inches apart,
one above the other.
4. Plug one end of the supplied 7-
foot modular cord into the TO TEL
LINE jack, then press the cord
under the other recessed clip on
the bottom of the phone.
315/16
”
2. Place a spacer over each screw,
then thread a screw into each wall
hole until the screw’s head
extends about 1/4 inch from the
wall.
TO TEL. LINE
5. Insert the tabs on the supplied
mounting bracket into the slots on
the bottom of the base, then press
the bracket down until it snaps
into place.
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6. Press the AC cord into the top and
bottom grooves on the left side of
the bracket, press the modular
cord into the top and bottom
grooves on the right side of the
bracket, then plug the modular
cord into a modular phone jack.
9. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a
standard AC outlet. The POWER
indicator turns on.
10. For the best reception, adjust the
base’s antenna so it stands
straight up.
ONE
T
PULSE
7. Line up the keyhole slots on the
bracket with the screws on the
wall, then slide the base down
onto the screws until it is secure.
Note: If you want to remove the sup-
plied bracket after attaching it, simply
press in the tab on each side of the
bracket and lift the bracket away from
the base.
8. Press up on the handset holder to
remove it, turn it over so its tabbed
edge faces up, then press it back
down into its slot on the base.
CORDLESS
•
SPEAKERPHONE ET-908
POWER
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PREPARATION
Note: The phone uses one recharge-
able nickel-cadmium battery pack. At
the end of the battery’s useful life, it
must be recycled or disposed of prop-
erly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management
authorities for information on recycling
or disposal programs in your area.
Some options that might be available
are: municipal curbside collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling
collection centers, and mailback pro-
grams.
INSTALLING THE
BATTERY PACK
To install the supplied rechargeable
battery pack, place it on the battery
compartment tracks, then slide it up
(toward the antenna) until it locks in
place.
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK
Note: You must charge a new battery
pack at least 24 hours before you use
it the first time.
You must charge the battery pack at
least 24 hours before you use the ET-
908 the first time or when you replace
the battery. To charge or recharge the
battery, simply place the handset on
the base. The CHARGE indicator
lights.
When the handset’s battery pack no
longer recharges, replace the battery
pack. You can order a replacement
battery pack from your local Radio
Shack store.
To remove the battery pack, press the
tab on the back of the handset, slide
the battery pack down (away from the
antenna) until it stops, then lift it up to
remove it.
CORDLESS
•
SPEAKERPHONE ET-908
CHARGE
Indicator
POWER
CHARGE
IN USE
PAGE
PAGE
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Notes:
If the battery pack will not hold a
charge, replace it. We recommend you
replace the battery pack about once a
year.
• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light or blinks continuously when
you place the handset on the cra-
dle, be sure the battery and AC
adapter are correctly and securely
connected. Also, check the charg-
ing contacts on both the handset
and base. If the contacts are dirty
or tarnished, clean them with a
pencil eraser.
Notes:
• The first time you use your phone
after charging a new or completely
discharged battery, the handset
might not work or it might sound
an error tone when you press
TALK
. If this happens, replace the
• If the handset is charged, and the
AC adapter is unplugged from the
AC outlet or the AC outlet loses
power, the handset beeps inter-
mittently until power is restored to
the base and the security access-
protection code is reset. To turn
off the handset sooner so it stops
handset on the base for about 5
seconds, then try again.
• About once a month, fully dis-
charge the battery. Otherwise, it
will lose its ability to fully recharge,
and you might have to recharge
and replace it more often.
TONE
#
beeping, press
, , or any
To fully discharge the battery,
keep the handset off the base until
PRIVACY/LOW BATT turns on.
Then return the handset to the
base and fully recharge the bat-
tery.
0 9
number key ( - ).
• If the base loses AC power and
the handset is away from the
base, place the handset on the
base for a few seconds after AC
power is restored. This resets the
security access-protection code.
• Some deeply discharged batteries
take longer to charge. If overnight
charging is not sufficient, try
charging for up to 48 hours.
You can recharge the battery pack at
any time, but you must be sure to re-
charge the battery pack when the
handset’s PRIVACY/LOW BATT indi-
cator lights.
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
ABC
DEF
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SETTING THE PULSE/
TONE SWITCH
ADJUSTING THE
RINGER
PULSE/TONE
Set
for the type of service
Checking/Setting the Ringer
Type
you have. If you are not sure which
type you have, do this test.
The ET-908 is preset to use ringer type
1. To check or change the ringer type,
follow these steps.
PULSE/TONE
TONE
.
1. Set
to
PROG
. The indicator above
1. Press
TALK
flashes.
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
PULSE TONE
ABC
DEF
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
4
7
PRS
TONE
TUV
OPER
TALK
2. Press
on the handset and
PROG
listen for a dial tone. The indicator
TALK
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
above
turns on.
#
2. Within 30 seconds, press , then
1 4
press - (one key after the other)
TALK
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
to hear the different ringer types.
The ET-908 sounds a different
ringer type for each key.
TALK
CH
OFF
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
Notes:
• To hear the currently selected
0
3. Press any number other than .
0
ringer type, press
anytime
during this
If the dial tone stops, you have
#
after you press
step.
PULSE/
touch tone service. Leave
TONE TONE
set to
.
TALK
• If the indicator above
turns off before you make your
PROG
If the tone continues, you have
PULSE/TONE
pulse service. Set
PULSE
to
selection, press
then repeat this step.
again
.
4. To hang up, either place the hand-
3. When you hear the ringer type
OFF
set on the base or press
the handset.
on
#
you want to use, press to select
it. The indicator turns off.
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Turning On/Off the Ringer
The ET-908’s handset is preset to ring
when a call comes in. To turn off the
ringer, follow these steps.
1. Press PROG. The indicator above
TALK flashes.
2. Press #, then 5.
TALK
Note: If the indicator above
turns off before you complete this
step, press PROG again then
repeat this step.
3. Press # again. The ringer is now
turned off.
To turn the handset’s ringer on again,
simply follow the steps in “Checking/
Setting the Ringer Type” on Page 13
and select the desired ringer type.
Notes:
• If you turn off the ringer, you can
still make calls normally and you
can still answer calls if you hear
another phone on that same line
ring (see “Operation” on Page 15).
• If the handset’s ringer is turned on
and you press OFF while the
handset is ringing, the handset’s
ringer turns off for that call only,
then it automatically turns on
about 5 seconds after the call
ends. See “Making/Answering
Calls” on Page 15.
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OPERATION
Important: If you move the handset
outside the base’s range, the handset
will not operate properly and a call in
progress might be disconnected (see
“Troubleshooting” on Page 21).
Notes:
• Both the IN USE indicator on the
base and the TALK indicator on
the handset flash when you
receive a call, and light steadily
while the handset is in use.
MAKING/ANSWERING
CALLS
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
POWER
CHARGE
IN USE
TALK
CH
OFF
ABC
DEF
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
#
To make a call, simply lift the handset
and press TALK. When you hear the
dial tone, dial the desired phone num-
ber or memory number (see “Using
Memory Dialing” on Page 18).
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
5
PRS
TUV
PAGE
8
TONE
OPER
0
PAGE
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
• If the handset’s ringer is turned on
and you press OFF while the
handset is ringing, the handset’s
ringer turns off for that call only,
then it automatically turns on
about 5 seconds after the call
ends.
TALK
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
ABC
DEF
1
2
3
To answer a call if the handset is on
the base, simply lift the handset and
begin your conversation.
• To turn the handset’s volume up
or down during a call, press
on the side of the handset.
or
To answer a call if the handset is not
on the base, press any key on the
handset except OFF before speaking.
To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press OFF. The IN USE indica-
tor on the base and the TALK indicator
on the handset turn off.
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Notes:
• You can lay the handset down on
USING REDIAL
To redial the last number dialed, press
a flat surface or place it on the
base after you place the call on
hold.
TALK
RE-
to get a dial tone, then press
DIAL
. The phone automatically dials
the last number dialed.
• If the handset is on the base and a
call is on hold, you can simply pick
up the handset to take the call off
hold.
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
ABC
DEF
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
4
7
PRS
TONE
TUV
OPER
USING PRIVACY
REDIAL
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
To talk to someone else in the room
without the person on the other end of
the phone line hearing your conversa-
PRIVACY
tion, press and release
dur-
ing the call. The PRIVACY/LOW BATT
indicator on the handset lights steadily.
USING HOLD
To place a call on hold, simply press
HOLD
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
. The TALK indicator flashes to
TALK
CH
OFF
remind you that the call is on hold. You
and the other party cannot hear each
other.
ABC
DEF
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
4
7
PRS
TONE
TUV
OPER
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
PRIVACY
TALK
CH
OFF
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
ABC
DEF
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
4
7
PRS
TONE
TUV
OPER
PRIVACY
Press
again to resume your
HOLD
phone conversation. The indicator
turns off.
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
To take a call off hold and resume your
TALK
conversation, simply press
. The
TALK indicator lights steadily again.
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USING FLASH
USING PAGE
FLASH
You can use
to produce a
To send a page from the base to the
PAGE
on
switchhook signal for special phone
services, such as call waiting. If you
handset, press and release
the base. The handset sounds five dis-
tinctive rings (different than the ringer
type for a normal call), and the base’s
PAGE indicator lights steadily during
each ring.
FLASH
have call waiting, press
to take
an incoming call without disconnecting
FLASH
the current call. Press
return to the first call.
again to
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
POWER
ABC
DEF
MEMORY DIALING
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
CHARGE
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
4
7
IN USE
PAGE
PAGE
PRS
TONE
TUV
OPER
FLASH
PAGE
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
Notes:
Note: If you do not have any special
FLASH
• To end a page before the fifth ring,
PAGE
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
might
you can press either
on the
on the handset. The
OFF
base or
PAGE indicator turns off.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
• If the handset is in use when it
receives a page, it only rings
once.
If you have pulse service, you can tem-
porarily switch to sending tones for
banking services or computer transac-
tions.
• The handset rings when you send
a page even if the ringer is turned
off.
Dial the number as usual, then simply
TONE
press
at the appropriate
place in the call to change to tone dial-
ing. The phone automatically returns to
pulse dialing when you end the call.
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CHANGING CHANNELS
USING MEMORY
DIALING
The ET-908 continuously scans 10
channels (frequency pairs used be-
tween the base and the handset) and
automatically selects the one with the
least interference each time you make
or receive a call.
You can store up to 10 numbers in the
ET-908’s memory, then dial them at
the press of a few buttons.
Note: Each phone number can be up
to 16 digits long.
If you notice interference during a call,
CH
however, you can repeatedly press
(channel) to try and find a clearer
channel. The ET-908 changes to a dif-
ferent channel each time you press
the key.
Storing a Number in Memory
Note: You must complete Steps 1-3
within 30 seconds of each other. If you
do not, the ET-908 sounds a long
beep, all indicators stop flashing, and
you must start over again at Step 1.
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
PROG
1. Press
. The TALK indicator
flashes.
ABC
DEF
CH
1
2
3
0 9
2. Press the number key ( - ) of the
memory location where you want
to store the phone number.
Note: You cannot change the channel
HOLD
while using
.
3. Enter the phone number you want
to store (up to 16 digits).
Notes:
• To store the last number you
dialed, you can simply press
REDIAL
.
• You can store special banking
or telephone service numbers
(such as access codes or
account numbers) in memory.
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• For security purposes, we rec-
ommend that you do not store
private numbers, such as per-
sonal identification numbers or
passwords.
:
Notes
• To change a number in memory,
simply store a new one in its
place.
• To erase a number from memory,
repeat Steps 1-4, and skip Step 3.
• If you have pulse service and
want to use tone dialing, enter
TONE
at the appropriate
• Write the memory location num-
ber and name associated with
each stored phone number on the
memory dialing card. We recom-
mend you use a pencil in case
you want to change the name
later.
place in the number sequence.
• To store one or more pauses in
the memory number, see “Stor-
ing a Pause in Memory” on
Page 19.”
• Each pause or TONE
entry
counts as one memory digit.
POWER
MEMORY DIALING
CHARGE
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4. Press MEM (memory) to store the
number in memory. The phone
sounds a “chirping” beep and all
indicators turn off.
IN USE
PAGE
PAGE
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
ABC
DEF
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
Storing a Pause in Memory
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
4
7
PRS
TONE
TUV
OPER
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.
MEM
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
To store additional numbers, repeat
Steps 1-4 for each number you want to
store.
To add one or more 2-second pauses
to a phone number you are storing in
memory, press HOLD at each point
where a pause is needed.
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Dialing a Stored Number
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
To dial a number stored in memory,
when you hear the dial tone, press
MEM then the desired memory loca-
tion number (0-9).
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire de-
partment, ambulance) and you want to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on the line to ex-
plain the reason for your call.
PRIVACY
/
LOW BATT
TALK
CH
OFF
ABC
DEF
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
GHI
JKL
MNO
WXY
4
7
PRS
TONE
TUV
OPER
MEM
HOLD
MEM
FLASH
PROG
PRIVACY
REDIAL
Note: If you select a memory location
number that does not have a phone
number stored in it, the phone beeps
once. To continue, press MEM again,
then press the correct memory location
number.
Chain Dialing Service
Numbers
You can make a call using more than
one of the ET-908’s memory locations.
This is called chain dialing. Chain dial-
ing is useful for dialing special services
such as alternate long distance or
bank-by-phone.
When calling special services, dial the
service’s main number first. Then, at
the appropriate place in the call, press
MEM and the number for the memory
location where the additional informa-
tion is stored.
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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
Solution
Low volume or unusual sounds.
• Someone has picked up at another
phone on the same line. Hang up
the other phone.
• Press
volume.
to turn up the handset’s
Severe noise interference.
• Return the handset to the base for
a few seconds to reset the internal
security access protection code,
then try again.
• You might be moving out of range
(see “Out of Range Indications” on
Page 23). Move the handset closer
to the base or relocate the base.
• Keep the handset away from com-
puters, remote control toys, wire-
less microphones, alarm systems,
intercoms, room monitors, fluores-
cent lights, and electrical appli-
ances.
• Move to another location or turn off
the source of interference.
The phone cannot be operated at a
useful distance from the base
because the signal becomes weak or
noisy (handset’s range has
decreased).
• Adjust the base’s antenna so it
stands straight up.
• Return the handset to the base,
and recharge the battery.
• Be sure neither antenna is touch-
ing a metal surface.
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Problem
Solution
The phone does not work or works
poorly.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and
AC adapter are correctly and securely
connected.
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.
Handset doesn’t ring or receive a
page.
• The battery pack might be weak.
Charge the battery pack on the
base for 15-24 hours.
• Be sure the handset’s ringer is
turned on.
• Adjust the base’s antenna so it
stands straight up.
• Move closer to the base.
• Move the base away from noise
sources.
• Return the handset to the base to
reset it.
The handset stops working or works
poorly during a call.
• Move the handset closer to the
base.
• Change channels.
• Be sure the handset’s battery pack
is charged. (If the battery pack
power is too low, it does not have
enough power to light the PRI-
VACY/LOW BAT indicator.)
• Adjust the base’s antenna so it
stands straight up
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 Radio Shack store for assistance.
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Out of Range with a Call in
Progress
OUT OF RANGE
INDICATIONS
If you move the handset out of the
base’s range while a call is in progress,
the handset’s CH indicator lights
steadily, the handset beeps quietly at
5-second intervals, and you and the
other party cannot hear each other.
If you move the ET-908’s handset out
of the base’s range, the handset will
not operate properly. While it is out of
range, the handset sounds different
alert tones and flashes various indica-
tors.
If you move the handset back within
the base’s range within 30 seconds,
the CH indicator turns off, the handset
stops beeping, and you can resume
your phone conversation.
Note: To turn off the out of range indi-
cations while the handset is out of
TONE
#
range, you can press
, , or
0 9
any number key ( - ). (You can press
OFF
to turn them back on again.)
If you keep the handset out of the
base’s range for about 40 seconds or
more, the call is disconnected (the
TALK indicator turns off), the CH indi-
cator begins to flash, and the handset
begins to beep at 30-second intervals.
When you move the handset back
within range of the base again, the in-
dicator turns off and the handset stops
beeping.
Out of Range with No Call
If you move the handset out of the
base’s range when the handset is not
in use, the handset’s CH (channel) in-
dicator flashes and the handset beeps
quietly at 30-second intervals. When
you move the handset back within
range of the base again, the CH indica-
tor turns off and the handset stops
beeping.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack ET-908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10-Number
Speed-Dialing is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits.
Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage its
circuit boards and cases and cause it to work improperly.
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.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
CLEANER
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack 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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To eliminate interference, you can try
one or more of the following corrective
measures:
THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line,
the phone company can temporarily
discontinue your service. The phone
company normally attempts to notify
you in advance. If advance notice is
not practical, the phone company noti-
fies you as soon as possible and advis-
es you of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
• Increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV
• Use outlets on different electrical
circuits for the equipment and the
radio or TV
Consult your local Radio Shack store if
the problem still exists.
Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect
the operation of this telephone. The
phone company normally notifies you
of these changes in advance, so you
can take the necessary steps to pre-
vent interruption of your phone service.
LIGHTNING
Your phone has built-in protection cir-
cuits to reduce the risk of damage from
surges in phone line current. These
protection circuits meet or exceed FCC
requirements. However, lightning strik-
ing the phone lines can damage your
phone.
This equipment complies with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device as spec-
ified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits provide reasonable protection
against radio and TV interference in a
residential area. However, your equip-
ment might cause TV or radio interfer-
ence even when it is operating
properly.
Lightning damage is not common.
Nevertheless, if you live in an area
which has severe electrical storms, we
suggest that you unplug your phone
during storms to reduce the possibility
of damage.
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NOTES
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company
owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period
bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack
store.
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of
God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper mainte-
nance, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those
provided by a Radio Shack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs. Radio
Shack is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages
arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or
other damages with respect to loss of property, loss of revenue or profit, or costs
of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN-
TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA-
TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states
do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and
some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the
aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be
charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid
one (1) year warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
We Service What We Sell
9/94
RADIO SHACK
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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