ET-518 Cordless Phone
(430-1018)              Care and Maintenance          Faxback Doc. # 32083

Your ET-518 Cordless Telephone with 9-Memory Speed-Dialing 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
    might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

    Handle the phone gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
    boards and cases and can 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 the phone.

Modifying or tampering with the phone's internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate your phone's warranty.  If your phone
is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store
for assistance.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

If you know the instructions in "Charging the Battery," the supplied
battery should last for over 1 year.  When the battery loses its ability
to fully charge, order a 3.6 volt, 300 milliamp battery with a similar
connector through your local Radio Shack store.  Follow, these steps to
replace the battery, then charge the new battery according to the
instructions in "Charging the Battery."

1.  Slide off the battery compartment cover and loosen the plastic strap
    securing the battery.  Then disconnect and remove the old battery.

2.  Insert the new battery in the compartment and secure it with the
    plastic strap.

3.  Slide the battery's connector onto the pins inside the compartment.

    CAUTION:  The connector only fits one way; do not force it.  If you
              have difficulty sliding the connector onto the pins, turn
              it over and try again.

4.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

IMPORTANT:  Your telephone contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery.
            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
            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 the phone.
The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so that
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 AC 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 phone line current.  These protection circuits meet or
exceed the 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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