ET-912 Speakerphone with Caller ID
(430-0692)             Care and Maintenance           Faxback Doc. # 31558

Your RadioShack ET-912 900-MHz Digital 2-line Cordless Speakerphone with
Caller ID System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.  The
following suggestion 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
    contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits.


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

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

When the battery cannot fully recharge, order a new one from your local
RadioShack store.  We recommend you replace the battery about once a year.

Follow these steps to replace the battery.

1.  Disconnect the base from your phone line by unplugging the
    modular cord from the phone line jack.

2.  To remove the old battery, slide it down while pressing and
    holding the battery compartment button on the back of the
    handset.

3.  To attach the new battery to handset, simply slide the battery
    into the handset until it clicks.

4.  Charge the new battery (see "Charging the Battery" on Page 9).

NOTES:  You must charge a new battery at least 24 hours before you use it
        the first time.

        The phone uses a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack.  At the
        end of the battery'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,
        recycling collection centers, and mailback 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.  The phone
company normally 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 phone company normally 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 and unplug your phone and disconnect the handset battery.  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.

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.


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