EC-353  (650-0852)                Features             Faxback Doc. # 16727

The Radio Shack EC-353 Talking Data Directory is an amazing personal data
management tool.  You can store information about your important personal
and business contacts and daily schedule in one compact and easy-to-use
directory.

With the touch of a button, you can have the Data Directory recall and
announce a phone number so you don't have to read it again.

Its features include:

       Telephone/Business Card Memory - stores up to 500 records of names,
                                        telephone, and fax numbers for easy
                                        access.

     Scheduler with Appointment Alarm - maintains times, dates, and details
                                        of your appointments, and lets you
                                        set reminder alarms.

                   Currency Converter - makes it easy to convert between
                                        U.S. dollars and three other
                                        currencies.

                      Account Manager - stores up to six bank or credit
                                        card account balances.

                        Security Code - prevents unauthorized access to
                                        selected information.

                      Timer/Stopwatch - sounds an alarm at the end of a set
                                        time period or measures the length
                                        of an event.

12-Digit Calculator with 4-Key Memory - does standard arithmetic
                                        operations, as well as memory and
                                        percent calculations.

                       Clock/Calendar - displays the time in 12- or 24-hour
                                        format, and the date and day of the
                                        week.

                          Daily Alarm - sounds each day at a set time.

       Time Announcement/Hourly Chime - announces the time and day of the
                                        week at the touch of a button and
                                        chimes at the beginning of each
                                        hour.

                  Automatic Power-Off - conserves battery power by turning
                                        off the EC-353 if you do not press
                                        a button for about 7 minutes.

                     Protective Cover - lets you see the time/date display
                                        while protecting the keypad and
                                        other buttons from being
                                        accidentally pressed.

                       Decision-Maker - lets you have fun with decision-
                                        making.

NOTE:  Tandy Corporation assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims
       by third parties that might arise through use of this databank or
       for damages incurred as a result of information loss due to
       malfunctions, repairs, battery replacement, or misuse.  You should
       maintain physical records of important information to protect
       against such loss.

CAUTION:  Do not place credit cards, automatic teller cards, or any other
          card with a magnetic strip near the EC-353.  This could damage
          the cards.


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