ET-400 DUoFONE Cordless Telephone System (430-0550B) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 16894 IMPORTANT: The ET-400 has been approved for direct connection to the telephone lines. However, before making this connection the owner must notify the telephone company of the FCC registration and ringer equivalent numbers. Both of these numbers appear on the label on the bottom of the Base Unit. NOTE: The ET-400 must not be connected to: - Coin-operated systems - Party-line systems WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, and/or damage to the units, do not expose the Handset or Base Unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT NOTE: The ET-400 Cordless Electronic Telephone operates on standard radio frequencies, as allocated by the FCC. Even though the security code feature of the ET-400 prevents unauthorized use of a phone line, it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequencies within a certain area to inadvertently intercept conversations and/or cause interference on this cordless telephone. This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless telephone. CONTROLS HANDSET Unit (Operation Summary) Telescopic Antenna.........Extends fully to maintain maximum communication range. Receiver (Behind Grille)...Operates the same as the receiver in a regular telephone. TALK Indicator.............Lights when the TALK PUSH HANG-UP button is pressed to indicate the Handset is "on the line". BATT LOW Indicator.........Lights when the nickel-cadmium battery pack needs to be recharged. 0 through 9 Buttons........Used to dial the phone numbers or enter them into the memory. In the tone mode, all the keys (including # and *) have the same function as other tone dialing phones. * and # Buttons............Used only in tone mode for special service functions such as call forwarding, computer access, and other computerized services. PAUSE Button...............Adds a pause when entering a number into the memory or when dialing a number that will be redialed using the REDIAL button. This is sometimes necessary for accessing the outside line from an office. MEMORY Button..............Used to designate one of the 16 memory locations of the ET-400. Enter the location number after you press MEMORY. FLASH Button...............Creates a half-second on hook state to use special phone services, such as call waiting. To use this call waiting feature press FLASH; press again to return to the first call. MEMORY STORE Button........Prepares the ET-400 to store a number in memory. TALK PUSH HANG-UP Button...Used for answering and making a call and handing up when the Handset is away from the Base Unit (similar to "off hook" and "on hook" states of the regular telephone). Mic (Behind Grille)........Operates the same as the microphone in a regular telephone. Charging Contacts..........Receive power from the Base Unit charging contacts when the Handset is on the Base Unit. Charging Indicator.........Lights when the Handset is being charged on the Base Unit. (Back of the Unit) POWER ON/OFF Switch........Turns the Handset on an off. Set to ON when you want to make or receive a call. PRIVACY Button.............Temporarily disconnects the microphone in the Handset when pressed and held; the phone line remains active active, but no sound is transmitted. Release the key to continue the conversation. REDIAL Button..............Redials the last dialed number automatically. LDT Key....................Switches the unit from the pulse mode to tone mode (and vice versa) instantly. This button is active only when the TONE/PULSE switch on the Base is set to PULSE. LDT Indicator..............Indicates the phone has been temporarily set to the tone mode (by pressing the LDT button. Used only when the Base is set to the pulse mode. Base Unit (Operation Summary) AC Power Cord...............Supplies AC power to operate the ET-400 when plugged into an AC outlet. Telephone Connection Cable..Provides connection to the phone line, when plugged into a standard modular telephone jack. Charging Contacts...........Provide power to charge the Handset, when it is placed on the Base Unit. TONE/PULSE Switch...........Sets the dialing mode--touch-tone or pulse -- according to the phone system. If the phone uses standard rotary dial, set to PULSE. CODE ENTER Button...........Prepares the unit for entry of the personal security code. Telescopic Antenna..........Extends fully for maximum communication range. CHECKLIST For dependable operation, the steps below must be performed in sequence. This checklist summarizes these steps in their proper order. A detailed description of each step follows the checklist. 1. Install the Base Unit - Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. - Connect the modular plug to a modular jack. 2. Charge the Handset - Set the POWER switch to OFF. - Place the Handset on the Base Unit; the red charging indicator will light. 3. Enter the Security Code - Turn Handset POWER on. - Press the CODE ENTER button on the Base Unit; a short tone will sound from the Headset. - Enter a four-digit code on the Handset keypad (using 0 - 9); another short tone indicates the number has been stored. 4. See OPERATION (Faxback Doc. # 16895).