ET-442 Cordless Electronic Telephone
(430-0574)              Care and Maintenance          Faxback Doc. # 19642

Your DUoFONE ET-442 Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design
and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help you care for your
phone.

    Keep the phone dry.  If it gets wet, immediately wipe it dry.  Liquids 
    might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. 

    Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments. 
    Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, 
    distort or melt plastic parts, and damage batteries. 

    Handle the phone gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit 
    boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly. 

    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 the phone's 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
harming the phone lines, the phone company might ask you to disconnect your
phone until you resolve the problem.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely events that your phone causes a problem 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 change 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
the interference.  Try to eliminate interference by:

    Moving your phone away from the receiver. 

    Connecting your phone to an outlet that is on a different electrical 
    circuit from the receiver.

    Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop 
using your phone. 

LIGHTNING

Your phone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage 
from surges in telephone and power line currents.  These protection
circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking 
the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. 

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in an area that 
has frequent electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your telephone 
during storms to reduce the possibility of damage. 


(EB 2/13/96)