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- Page 1 43-1046.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM Cat. No. 43-1046 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ET-546 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Number Memory...
- Page 2 © 1996 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
43-1046.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Connecting 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... - Page 7 43-1046.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM 2. Route the short cord downward through the slot on the base’s bot- tom and under the clips as shown. 3. Route the other end of the short cord through the hole in the bracket’s center.
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Page 8: Mounting The Base Directly On The Wall
43-1046.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM 8. Carefully place the handset in the cradle at the top of the base and make sure it is secure. 9. Move the base’s antenna to a ver- tical position. Note: If you later want to mount the base on a desktop, press PUSH bottom of the base and slide the brack-... -
Page 9: Charging The Battery
43-1046.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM 6. Plug the modular cord into a mod- ular phone line jack. 7. Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it. 8. Carefully place the handset in the cradle at the top of the base and make sure it is secure. -
Page 10: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-1046.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM • The first time you use your phone after installing a new battery, the handset might not work or might sound an error tone when you press . This might also occur TALK when you recharge a battery that has been completely discharged. -
Page 11: Setting The Ringer On/Off
43-1046.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM SETTING THE RINGER ON/OFF To turn off the ringer, set RINGER ON/ on the handset to . To turn on the ringer, set it to Note: With the handset’s ringer off, you can still make and receive calls us- ing the cordless phone. -
Page 12: Operation
“Charging the Battery”). For the best operation, make sure the base’s an- tenna is in a vertical position. 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 Place the handset in the cradle. -
Page 13: Reducing Interference
43-1046.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM REDUCING INTERFERENCE The ET-546 automatically selects the channel with the best performance and least interference. If you hear interfer- ence between the handset and the base during a call, press CHANNEL switch to the next channel (25 in all) until you receive the best reception. -
Page 14: Using Tone Services On A Pulse Line
43-1046.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 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 15: Memory Dialing
43-1046.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 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 along with the number. -
Page 16: Entering A Pause In A Memory Number
43-1046.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 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 17: 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 18 43-1046.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: Lightning
43-1046.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your phone is causing the interference, turn off your phone. If the interference goes away, your phone is causing the inter- ference. - Page 22 43-1046.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:05 AM NOTES...
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- Page 24 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.