Radio Shack ET-1125 Owner's Manual

900 mhz digital spread spectrum cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting id

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Cat. No. 43-1125
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-1125
900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. 43-1125 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ET-1125 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID...
  • Page 2 FEATURES Your RadioShack 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone uses advanced technology to give you superior audio quality and extended range. The phone’s Caller ID unit records each caller’s telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the date and...
  • Page 3: Important Caller Id Information

    Security Access-Protection Code — automatically prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base. Auto Talk — lets you set the phone so you can answer a call simply by lifting the handset from the base. Redial —...
  • Page 4: Fcc Statement

    If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all of the RENs. If the total is more than five (or three in rural areas), your telephones might not ring. If ringer operation is im- paired, remove a device from the line.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Installation ... 6 Mounting the Phone ... 6 On a Desk, Shelf, or Table ... 6 On a Wall Plate or Wall ... 7 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ... 8 Setting the Dialing Mode ... 10 Setting the Ringer Tone/Volume ... 10 Turning Auto Talk On/Off ...
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the phone on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall. Select a location that is: • near an AC outlet • near a telephone line jack •...
  • Page 7: On A Wall Plate Or Wall

    3. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base. 4. Plug the modular cord’s other end into the phone jack. 5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. 6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
  • Page 8: Connecting And Charging The Battery Pack

    7. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. Note: To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base. Follow the steps under “On a Wall Plate or Wall”...
  • Page 9 2. Lift the battery pack out of the com- partment. 3. Plug the battery pack’s connector in- to the socket in the compartment, (the connector fits only one way), re- place the battery pack, and replace the cover. To charge the battery pack, place the handset either faceup or facedown on the base.
  • Page 10: Setting The Dialing Mode

    • If the display is blank and the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery power might be too low to light the display.) • If you are not going to use your phone for an extended period of time, disconnect the battery pack.
  • Page 11: Turning Auto Talk On/Off

    TURNING AUTO TALK ON/OFF Your phone is preset so you must press when you lift the handset from the TALK base to answer a call. With auto talk turned on, you can answer a call by just lifting the handset from the base. If the handset is away from the base, you can answer by pressing any key.
  • Page 12 3. Press , then enter your CH/SELECT three-digit area code. If you make a mistake, repeatedly press to move the cursor over the in- correct digit, then enter the correct number. CH/SELECT Note: If an area code is already stored, it appears on the display. To delete the area code, press three times.
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR PHONE to make a TALK call (see “Making and Receiving Calls” on Page 14). Press to use TONE your phone compa- ny’s special tone ser- vices (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” Page 15).
  • Page 14: Making And Receiving Calls

    MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make a call, lift the handset and press Talk and the current vol- TALK ume setting (see “Adjusting the Handset Volume”) appear on the handset’s dis- play, and the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base lights. Then dial the num- ber.
  • Page 15: Using Flash

    Notes: • You can also press REDIAL/PAUSE after pressing to dial the last TALK number dialed. • The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial long- distance as well as local numbers. • The redial memory also holds pause entries.
  • Page 16: Memory Dialing

    MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 20 phone numbers and names in memory, then dial a stored number by entering its memory location number. Each number can be up to 20 digits, and each name can be up to 13 characters. Storing a Number and Name in Memory Notes:...
  • Page 17: Editing Or Deleting A Number In Memory

    Editing or Deleting a Number in Memory Follow these steps to edit or delete a memory number. 1. Lift the handset. 2. Hold down until Store and a list of memory loca- tion numbers appear on the display. 3. Choose a memory location ( by pressing a number or by repeat- edly pressing VOL/CID...
  • Page 18: Chain-Dialing Service Numbers

    You can also dial a memory number af- ter pressing . Press TALK play does not change but the phone’s memory recall activates) then enter a memory location number. Chain-Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as bank-by-phone), store each group of numbers in its own mem- ory location.
  • Page 19: Caller Id Operation

    CALLER ID OPERATION If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, the phone compa- ny sends information about the call, as well as the time and date, between the first and second rings of every call you receive.
  • Page 20: Caller Id Messages

    Caller ID Messages Display New:XX Total:XX Private Name Private Number Unknown Name Unknown Number Incomplete Data ADDING/DELETING THE AREA CODE When the area code of the received call is the same as the one you stored (see “Storing Your Area Code” on Page 11), the caller ID record does not show the area code.
  • Page 21: Storing A Caller Id Record To Memory

    STORING A CALLER ID RECORD TO MEMORY Follow these steps to store the name and number from a Caller ID record into a memory location. 1. Press then CALL ID VOL/CID to recall the record you want to store. If you want to add or delete the area code, press 2.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, these suggestions might help. Problem The phone does not work or works poorly. The display flashes slowly when the handset is faceup on the base.
  • Page 23 Problem The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy (hand- set’s range has decreased). The handset battery pack does not charge. The handset does not ring or receive a page. You have an incoming call, but do not receive any Caller ID information.
  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone is an ex- ample 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.
  • Page 25: Replacing The Battery Pack

    REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 8, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in...
  • Page 26: Lightning

    advance. If advance notice is not practi- cal, 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, opera- tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone.
  • Page 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28 Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra- dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED...

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