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- Page 1 43-1031.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM Cat. No. 43-1031 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ET-531 10-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Memory Speed Dialing...
- Page 2 © 1995 Tandy Corporation. COM-LOK and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. Redial — quickly redials the last num- ber dialed, with the touch of a button.
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Page 3: Read This Before Installation
This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless telephone. Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz- ard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
43-1031.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Installing the Battery ... 5 Installing the Handset’s Antenna ...5 Selecting a Location ... 5 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ... 6 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ... 6 Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ... -
Page 5: Preparation
• If the phone line jack is not a mod- ular jack, you must update the wir- ing. You can do this yourself, using jacks and adapters avail- able at your local Radio Shack store, or you can let the phone company update the wiring for you. -
Page 6: Placing The Base On A Desk Top
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate You need a short modular cord (such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 279-390, not supplied) and a standard wall plate for this mounting method. 1. Plug one end of the short modular cord into the back of the base. -
Page 7: Mounting The Base Directly On The Wall
43-1031.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM 3. Route the other end of the short cord through the hole in the bracket’s center. 4. Attach the supplied bracket to the bottom of the base by inserting the tabs on the bracket into the slots on the base, then sliding the bracket up. - Page 8 43-1031.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM 2. Plug one end of the supplied mod- ular cord into the TEL. LINE on the back of the base. 3. On the bottom of the base, route the modular cord downward and under the slot’s clips as shown.
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Page 9: Charging The Battery
43-1031.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM CHARGING THE BATTERY Before you use your phone for the first time or when you install a new battery, make sure RINGER ON/OFF handset is set to , then charge the battery for about 12-15 hours by plac- ing the handset on the cradle so the POWER and CHARGE indicators... -
Page 10: Setting The Ringer On/Off
43-1031.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM 2. Lift the handset, press TALK listen for a dial tone. 3. Press any number other than If the dial tone stops, you have touch- tone service. Leave TONE/PULSE TONE If the dial tone continues, you have pulse (rotary) service. -
Page 11: Operation
“Charging the Battery”). For the best operation, make sure the base’s an- tenna is fully extended. MAKING/ANSWERING A CALL You can use your cordless telephone in two ways: at the base or away from the base. Using the Handset at the Base You can use the handset at the base like a regular corded telephone. -
Page 12: Reducing Interference
43-1031.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM REDUCING INTERFERENCE To reduce interference between the handset and the base, press CHANNEL to switch to the next channel (10 in all) until you receive the best reception. REDIAL To quickly redial the last number di- aled, simply lift the handset from the cradle or press so the IN USE in-... -
Page 13: Using Tone Services With A Service Number
43-1031.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM USING TONE SERVICES WITH A SERVICE NUMBER Some special services, such as bank by phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services by follow- ing these steps. -
Page 14: Memory Dialing
43-1031.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 10 phone numbers for single-button dialing. Each stored number can be up to 16 digits long. Notes: • If is set to TONE/PULSE and you want to use tone dialing for a memory number, you must store the tone entry (S) along with the number. -
Page 15: Entering A Pause In A Memory Number
43-1031.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM Entering a Pause in a Memory Number In some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9, for example) and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number. If your phone is connected to one of these systems, you might want to enter a pause at the appropriate point when... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
If you still have problems, check other phones on the same line to see if they work properly. If they do and the problem does not seem to be with your phone service, take your phone to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. Problem The handset does not work. - Page 17 43-1031.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM Problem The handset’s range decreases. Receiver sound flutters or fades. Can make calls, but tele- phone does not ring. Can receive calls, but can- not make calls. You cannot answer/make a call and the handset sounds an error tone when you lift it from the base or...
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Page 18: Care And Maintenance
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... -
Page 19: Replacing The Battery
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”). -
Page 20: Lightning
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack store.