ET-521 25-Channel Cordless Telephone w/Caller ID

 

(430-1021) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 48215

 

 

 

Your ET-521 25-Channel 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 RadioShack store for assistance. If the

 

trouble is affecting the phone lines, the phone company might ask you to

 

disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.

 

 

 

REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

 

 

 

If you follow the instructions in "Connecting and Charging the Battery

 

Pack" in Faxback Doc. # 48211, the battery pack should last about one

 

year. If the battery does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after

 

an overnight charge, replace the battery with a new 3.6 volt, 300 milliamp

 

battery with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment.

 

You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack

 

store.

 

 

 

Install the new battery pack as described below, then charge the battery

 

pack for about 15 hours (see "Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack"

 

in Faxback Doc. # 48211).

 

 

 

Note: To avoid losing information stored in memory, try to install and

 

begin charging the new battery pack within 2-3 minutes.

 

 

 

1. Press down and slide off the cover.

 

 

 

2. Gently pull on the battery pack connector to disconnect it, then

 

remove the battery pack.

 

 

 

3. Plug the new battery pack's connector into the socket and place the

 

battery pack into the compartment.

 

 

 

4. Replace the cover.

 

 

 

CAUTIONS: You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and

 

type, with the proper connector.

 

 

 

Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might

 

explode.

 

 

 

Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.

 

 

 

Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching it with

 

conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The

 

battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn.

 

 

 

If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take the phone to your

 

local RadioShack store for assistance.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: This product 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

 

RadioShack 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 this

 

telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in

 

advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of

 

your telephone 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

 

the interference. 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 telephones operate on frequencies that may cause

 

interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such

 

interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near

 

or on top of a TV or VCR.

 

 

 

LIGHTNING

 

 

 

Your telephone has built-in lightning protection 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 telephone or power lines can damage your telephone.

 

 

 

Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live an area that

 

has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during

 

storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

 

 

 

(LB/eb 6/9/98)