ET-532 10-Channel Cordless Telephone
(430-1032)                 Care and Maintenace        Faxback Doc. # 31149

Your ET-532 10-Channel Cordless Telephone with LCD Display is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship.  the following suggestions will help you
care for your phones so you can enjoy it for years.

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

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

If you follow the instructions in "Charging the Battery," the supplied
battery should last for about a year.  When the battery loses its ability
to fully charge, order a 3.6 volt, 300 milliamp battery with a connector
that fits the connector in the battery compartment.  You can order a
replacement battery through your local Radio Shack store.

Install the new battery as described below, then charge the battery
(see "Charging the Battery" Faxback Doc. # 31151).

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

2. Insert the new battery in the compartment and secure it with the plastic
   strap.  Then connect the battery's plug to the pins inside the
   compartment.

3.  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 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 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 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 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.


(SP/N 3/9/96)