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- Page 1 43-1042.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM Cat. No. 43-1042 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ET-542 All-Weather 25-Channel Cordless Telephone...
- Page 2 Caution: The phone’s handset is not waterproof. Do not submerge it in wa- ter. The ET-542 also includes these fea- tures: Auto-Scan — automatically selects a clear channel when you pick up the phone.
- Page 3 AC power to operate. When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls us- ing your ET-542. For this reason, the ET-542 cordless phone should not be your only telephone. To be safe, you...
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Page 4: Read This Before Installation
43-1042.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 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 pow- er from the phone line. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
43-1042.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM CONTENTS Installation ... 6 Selecting a Location ... 6 Installing the Base ... 6 Preparation ... 7 Connecting the Battery ... 7 Charging the Battery ... 8 Setting the Dialing Mode ... 9 Turning On/Off the Ringer ... -
Page 6: Installation
43-1042.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION Select a dry location for the tele- phone’s base that is: • Near an AC outlet • Near a telephone line jack • Out of the way of normal activities •... -
Page 7: Preparation
43-1042.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING THE BATTERY Important: You must connect the bat- tery inside the handset before charg- ing the phone and using it. Follow these steps to connect the battery. 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the battery compartment cover on the back of the handset, then press down on the cover and... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
43-1042.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM CHARGING THE BATTERY After you install a new battery, place the handset on the base and let the battery charge for about 15 hours be- fore you use it the first time. The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. -
Page 9: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-1042.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM SETTING THE DIALING MODE on the back of the TONE/PULSE base for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test. 1. Set TONE/PULSE TONE illustration... -
Page 10: Operation
43-1042.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM OPERATION MAKING/ANSWERING A CALL You can use your cordless telephone 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 11: Changing Channels
43-1042.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM CHANGING CHANNELS Your ET-542’s auto-scan feature auto- matically selects a clear channel when you pick up the phone. If you experi- ence interference during a call, press to switch to another channel (25 in all) until you receive better reception. -
Page 12: Using Tone Services On A Pulse Line
43-1042.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 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. -
Page 13: Storing A Number In Memory
43-1042.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM Storing a Number in Memory 1. Press MEMORY illustration Note: While you are storing a number in memory, if you do not press any button on the keypad within about 10 seconds, a buzz sounds. -
Page 14: Entering A Pause In A Memory Number
43-1042.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 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 en- ter a pause after the access code... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
43-1042.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 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. - Page 16 43-1042.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM Problem: Receiver sound flutters or fades. Solutions: • Move the handset closer to the base. • Place the base’s antenna in a ver- tical position. • Be sure the battery is charged. Problem: Can make calls, but tele- phone does not ring.
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Page 17: Care And Maintenance
43-1042.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your ET-542 All-Weather 25-Channel Cordless Telephone is an example of superi- or design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 18: Replacing The Battery
43-1042.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 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-mAH battery with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment. -
Page 19: The Fcc Wants You To Know
43-1042.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM Important: Your telephone contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery. At the end of the battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of prop- erly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. - Page 20 43-1042.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM RadioShack Limited Warranty This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack store.