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- Page 1 43-891B.fm Page 1 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Cat. No. 43-891 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ET-153 Super Lightweight Headset Telephone...
- Page 2 43-891B.fm Page 2 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
- Page 3 Your RadioShack ET-153 Super Lightweight Headset Telephone is a complete telephone with a headset and a dialer that connects to your telephone line. The ET-153’s headset lets you keep your hands free to do other things while you talk on the phone. The long headset cable lets you move freely, and the adjustable microphone boom swings up and down so you can wear the headset over either ear.
- Page 4 Belt Clip — lets you hook the phone’s remote keypad on your belt for easy portability. Hearing-Aid Compatible — lets you use the ET-153 with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch. The ET-153 has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards.
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Page 5: Read This Before Installation
FCC Statement Your ET-153 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company. These numbers are marked on the bottom of the ET-153. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
43-891B.fm Page 6 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 7 Connecting to the Phone Line ... 7 Adjusting the Headset ... 8 Setting the Dialing Mode ... 10 Turning the Ringer Off/On ... 11 Using the Belt Clip ... 12 Operation ... -
Page 7: Preparation
Preparation Connecting to the Phone Line 1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the telephone line’s modular jack. Then plug the other end into the ET-153’s jack. TEL. LINE 2. Plug the headset’s mini plug into the back of the ET-153. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Headset
43-891B.fm Page 8 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Adjusting the Headset 1. Place the headset over either ear. 2. Adjust the headset band until it rests with almost no pressure on your ear and the top of your head. If the headset is loose, remove it and adjust it inward slightly to tighten it. - Page 9 43-891B.fm Page 9 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM 4. Route the headset’s modular cord through the lapel clip’s channel and attach the lapel clip to your clothing. Leave enough slack in the cord so you can move your head with- out pulling the headset.
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Page 10: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-891B.fm Page 10 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Setting the Dialing Mode for the type of service you have. If you are not sure TONE/PULSE which type you have, do this simple test. 1. Set TONE/PULSE on the side of the dialer to 2. -
Page 11: Turning The Ringer Off/On
43-891B.fm Page 11 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM 4. If you have pulse service, set TONE/PULSE PULSE . If you have tone service, leave TONE/PULSE set to TONE Turning the Ringer Off/On You can set . With set to , the dialer RINGER RINGER... -
Page 12: Using The Belt Clip
43-891B.fm Page 12 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Using the Belt Clip Use the ET-153’s belt clip to hang the dialer on your waistband so you can carry the dialer with you as you move around. To remove the belt clip from the ET- 153, press the belt clip’s tab and... -
Page 13: Operation
43-891B.fm Page 13 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Operation Initiating the Switchhook You must initiate the switchhook function the first time you use your ET-153, and anytime you cannot get a dial tone. To initiate the switchhook function, hold down for 2 TALK/HANG UP seconds. -
Page 14: Placing A Call
43-891B.fm Page 14 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Placing a Call 1. With your headset on, press cator lights. Then listen for a dial tone. 2. Dial the number you want to call. 3. To end the call, press TALK/HANG UP turns off. -
Page 15: Setting The Volume
43-891B.fm Page 15 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Setting the Volume lets you adjust the volume you hear through the headset. VOLUME This is especially useful for people who are hearing impaired, or when you encounter poor phone lines or especially noisy areas. -
Page 16: Using Hold
43-891B.fm Page 16 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Using Hold To place a call on hold, press . The red indicator lights to show HOLD that the call is still on the line. To release a call from hold, press or pick up an extension phone on the same line. -
Page 17: Using Flash
43-891B.fm Page 17 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Using Flash provides the electronic equivalent of a switchhook signal, re- FLASH quired by some telephone services, such as Call Waiting. For example, if you have Call Waiting, you can put your current call on hold and take another incoming call by pressing FLASH again to alternate between the two calls. -
Page 18: Using Redial
43-891B.fm Page 18 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Using Redial To dial the last number dialed, press Notes: • If you get a busy signal, you can press pressing TALK/HANG UP • If the phone line has Call Waiting or requires extra time to get a dial tone, one-touch redial might not work. -
Page 19: Using Tone Services With A Pulse Line
43-891B.fm Page 19 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Using Tone Services with a Pulse Line Some special services, such as bank-by-phone, require tone sig- nals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services. With set to , press at the point where tone sig-... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
If the headset’s volume level drops or if the phone begins to make unusual sounds, determine if other phones on the same line have been picked up. In areas with low telephone voltage, the ET-153 might not operate when other phones are active on the same line. -
Page 21: Care And Maintenance
Your RadioShack ET-153 Super Lightweight Headset Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the ET-153 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the ET-153 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imme- diately. -
Page 22: The Fcc Wants You To Know
Modifying or tampering with the ET-153’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the ET-153’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If the ET-153 is not oper- ating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis- tance. -
Page 23: Lightning
43-891B.fm Page 23 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this tele- phone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in ad- vance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service. - Page 24 43-891B.fm Page 24 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Notes...
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- Page 27 43-891B.fm Page 27 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
- Page 28 43-891B.fm Page 28 Thursday, February 18, 1999 3:46 PM (Continued) This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current;...