ET-507 Cordless Phone
(430-1012)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 17370

Before you use your phone for the first time, you must install and charge 
the battery.

To install the battery, slide off the battery cover on the back of the 
handset. Then connect the battery to the pins inside the battery
compartment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

When you install a new battery, set POWER to OFF. Then charge the battery
for about 14-16 hours. It is a good idea to use another phone during this 
period.

To charge or recharge the battery, place the handset on the cradle so the
CHARGE/TALK indicator lights.

Recharge the battery when the LOW BATT lights on the handset.

NOTES:  The first time you use your new phone after installing the battery,
        the sound might not work or sound an error tone when you press
        TALK.  This might also occur when you recharge a battery that has
        been completely discharged.

        If this happens, be sure the handset is turned on. Then return the 
        handset to the cradle for 5 seconds. This resets the security 
        access code.

        If the CHARGE/TALK indicator does not light when you put the
        handset on the cradle, be sure the battery is connected to the pins
        inside the battery compartment (see "Replacing the Battery"), and
        the AC adapter is securely connected at the base.

        Also check the charging contacts on the handset on the base. If the
        contacts are dirty or tarnished, gently clean them with a pencil 
        eraser.

        About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keeping the
        handset off the cradle until LOW BATT flashes. Then return the
        handset to the cradle and recharge the battery for 10 hours.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

If you follow the instructions in "Charging the Battery" the supplied
battery should last for several years. When the battery loses its ability
to fully charge, order a replacement battery through your local Radio Shack
store.

Install the new battery as described below, and then charge the battery
(see "Charging the Battery").
  
1.  Slide off the battery compartment cover on the back of the handset.
    Loosen the plastic strap securing the battery, and remove the battery.

2.  Replace the battery and secure the plastic strap. Connect the battery's
    pins to the pins inside the battery compartment.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

CAUTION:  Your telephone contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery.
          At the end of  the battery's useful life, it must be 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,
          recycling collection centers, and mail back programs.

SETTING THE DIALING MODE

Set the TONE/PULSE for the type of service you have. If you are not sure
what type of service you have, do this test.

1. Set the TONE/PULSE to TONE.

2. Lift the handset, press TALK, and listen for a dial tone.

3. Press any number other than 0.

If the dial tone stops, you have touch tone service. If the dial tone 
continues you have pulse (rotary) service. Set TONE/PULSE to PULSE and
return the handset to the base before using.

TURNING ON/OFF THE RINGER

Set the handset's power to on before you turn on/off its ringer. To turn
off the ringer, press and hold # for about 2 seconds until a long beep
sounds.  To turn on the ringer, press and hold the # for about 2 seconds
until 5 short beeps sound.

NOTE:  With the ringer off, you can still make or receive phone calls using
       the cordless phone. Telephones on the same line still ring when
       there is an incoming call, the handset's TALK indicator flashes, and
       the CHARGE/TALK indicator flashes on the base until you answer the
       call.

SETTING THE VOLUME

Adjust VOLUME HI/LOW on the handset to control volume of the sound you hear
through the handset.


(CD/all-10/25/95)