ET-142  Two Line Telephone with Auto-Dialer  
(430-0640)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 34489

Your ET-142 Two-Line Telephone with Auto-Dialer is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help you care for
your telephone so that you can enjoy it for years.

  Keep the telephone dry.  If it does get wet, wipe it dry immediately.
  Liquids contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

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

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

  Keep the telephone away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
  wear of parts.

  Wipe the telephone with a dampened cloth occasionally to keep it looking
  new.  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents
  to clean your telephone.

  Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type.  Always remove
  old or weak batteries.  They can leak chemicals that can destroy elec-
  tronic circuits.

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

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

It is very unlikely, but if your telephone causes problems on the phone
line, the telephone company has the right to discontinue your service temp-
orarily.  If this happens, the telephone company notifies you and gives you
a chance to have the problem corrected.

Also, the telephone company has the right to change its line and/or
equipment.  If these changes affect your telephone or its connection, the
phone company notifies you in writing so that you can take the necessary
steps to ensure uninterrupted service.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in protection circuits, which meet or exceed FCC
requirements, to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line
currents.  However, lightning striking near or on these lines can cause an
excessive surge of voltage that can damage the phone.

Lightning damage is uncommon.  However, if you are concerned about it or
live in an area with frequent and/or severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug your electronic equipment during the storms.


(LB/EB 09/03/96)