ET-545 Cordless Telephone

(430-1045)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 39510





Your ET-545 25-Channel Caller ID Cordless Telephone is an example of

superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help

you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years.



    Keep the phone dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids

    can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.



    Handle the phone gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit

    boards and cases and cause the phone to work improperly.



    Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.

    Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and

    distort or melt plastic parts.



    Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear

    of parts.



Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to

clean your phone.



Modifying or tampering with the phone's internal components can cause a

malfunction 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.



REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK



If you follow the instructions in "Preparation," Faxback Doc. # 39507,

the supplied battery pack should last for several years.  When the battery

pack loses its ability to fully charge, replace the battery pack with a

new 3.6 volt, 300 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the connector

pins in the battery compartment.  You can order a replacement battery pack

through your local Radio Shack store.



Follow these steps to install the new battery pack, then charge it for at

least 15 hours.



1.  Slide off the battery compartment cover and unfasten the plastic strap

    that secures the battery pack.



2.  Disconnect the old battery pack's plug from the pins and remove the

    battery pack.



3.  Insert the new battery pack in the compartment and fasten the plastic

    strap.  Then connect the battery pack's plug to the pins inside the

    compartment.



4.  Replace the battery compartment cover.



    Important:



    Your telephone contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack.

    At the end of the battery pack's useful life, it must be recycled or

    disposed of properly.  Contact your local, county, or state hazardous

    waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal

    programs in your area.  Some options that might be available are:

    municipal curb-side collection, drop off boxes at retailers such as

    your local Radio Shack store, recycling collection centers, and mail

    back programs.



THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW



In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line,

the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service.  If this

happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance.  If advance

notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as

possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.



Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment,

operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the phone.

The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can

take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your phone service.



Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating

properly.  To determine whether your phone is causing the

interference, turn off your phone.  If the interference goes away, your

phone is causing it.  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 a radio/TV technician or your local Radio Shack store for

    help.



LIGHTNING



Your phone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage

from surges in phone line current.  These protection circuits meet or

exceed FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking the phone lines can

damage your phone.



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.



(br/km-05/14/1997)