25-channel 2-line cordless telephone with 3-way conference calling (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for Radio Shack ET-539
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43-1039.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM Cat. No. 43-1039 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ET-539 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with Lighted Keypad...
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43-1039.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-539 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with Lighted Key- pad includes the latest advances in cordless phone technology, and in- cludes these features: Auto-Scan — automatically selects the clearest channel when you pick up the phone.
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AC power to operate. When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your ET-539. For this reason, the ET- 539 cordless phone should not be your only telephone. To be safe, you should...
43-1039.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION We have designed your telephone to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line.
43-1039.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM CONTENTS Installation ... 6 Selecting a Location ... 6 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ... 6 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ... 7 Mounting the Base Directly on a Wall ... 8 Preparation ...
43-1039.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION Select a location for the telephone that • Near an AC outlet • Near a telephone line jack • Out of the way of normal activities • Away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, and metal walls or filing cabinets •...
43-1039.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate You need a standard wall plate (not supplied) for this mounting method. 1. Plug one end of the short modular cord into the phone jack on the back of the base.
43-1039.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM 8. Align the bracket's keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it. 9. Press and lift out the handset holder. Rotate the holder 180 degrees as shown, and then snap it back into place so it holds the handset.
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43-1039.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM 4. Align the tabs on the bracket with the slots on the back of the base and push up on the bracket until it snaps in place. Note: If you later want to remove the bracket, press PUSH the bracket down to remove it...
43-1039.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING THE BATTERY Before you use your phone for the first time, you must connect the battery and charge it for 15 hours. Slide off the battery compartment cov- er on the back of the handset and con- nect the battery’s plug to the pins inside the compartment.
43-1039.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM • If the CHARGE/TALK indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base, be sure the battery is connected to the pins inside the battery compartment (see "Replacing the Battery") and the AC adapter is securely con- nected to the base.
• To conserve battery power, you can turn off the handset's power when you are not making or answering a call. The ET-539 does not ring when it receives an incoming call with the handset's power turned off. However, other phones on the same line still ring.
43-1039.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM CHANGING CHANNELS Your ET-539’s Auto-Scan feature au- tomatically selects the clearest chan- nel when you pick up the phone. If you experience interference during a call, press to switch to the next channel (25 in all) until you receive the best re- ception.
43-1039.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE 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.
43-1039.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM Storing a Number in Memory 1. With the handset’s power on, press MEMORY lights. Note: While you are storing a number in memory, if you do not press any button on the keypad within about 9 seconds, a buzz sounds, then the keypad light turns off.
43-1039.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 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...
43-1039.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. If you still have problems, check other phones on the same line to see if they work properly.
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43-1039.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM Problem: Receiver sound flutters or fades. Solutions: • Move handset closer to the base. • Fully extend the handset’s and base’s antennas vertically. • Be sure the battery is charged. Problem: Can make calls, but tele- phone does not ring.
43-1039.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your ET-539 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with Lighted Keypad is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years.
43-1039.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY If you follow the instructions in “Charg- ing the Battery,” the supplied battery should last 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.
43-1039.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM 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 hap- pens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance.
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43-1039.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:12 AM NOTES...
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. We Service What We Sell 10/95 RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Printed in Hong Kong...