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- Page 1 43-890.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM Cat. No. 43-890 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. ET-152 Headset Telephone...
- Page 2 Do not open the product’s case. This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature ac- companying this product. © 1995 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
- Page 3 Adjustable Volume — gives you full control of the volume. Touch Tone or Pulse (Rotary) Dialing — lets you use your ET-152 with either type of telephone service. Hold Button — lets you put a call on hold.
- Page 4 Last Number Redial — lets you automatically redial the last num- ber dialed with the touch of a button. Hearing-Aid Compatible — lets you use the ET-152 with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch. The ET-152 Headset Telephone has been tested and certified to...
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Page 5: Read This Before Installation
However, each device you connect to the phone line draws power from it. This power draw is the device’s Ringer Equivalence Number, or REN. The REN is shown on the bottom of the ET-152. If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
43-890.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM CONTENTS Preparation 7 Connecting to the Phone Line 7 Adjusting the Headset 8 Setting the Dialing Mode 10 Setting the Ringer Off/On Switch 11 Using the Belt Clip 11 Operation 13 Initiating the Switchhook 13 Answering a Call 13 Placing a Call 14... -
Page 7: Preparation
43-890.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE 1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the ET-152’s jack. Then plug the other end into the telephone line’s TEL LINE wall jack. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Headset
43-890.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM ADJUSTING THE HEADSET 1. Place the headset on your head as shown. 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 flex it inward slightly to tighten it. - Page 9 43-890.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM 3. Hold the headset in place, and turn the microphone boom until it is about even with your chin. Experiment until you find the most comfortable position. 4. Route the headset’s modular cord through the lapel clip’s channel and attach the lapel clip to your clothing.
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Page 10: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-890.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM SETTING THE DIALING MODE for the type of service you have. If you are not sure TONE/PULSE which type of service you have, do this simple test. 1. Set on the side of the dialer to TONE/PULSE TONE 2. -
Page 11: Setting The Ringer Off/On Switch
If you hear an extension telephone ring, you can answer incoming calls. USING THE BELT CLIP Use the ET-152’s belt clip to hang the dialer on your waistband so you can carry it with you wherever you go. - Page 12 43-890.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM To attach the belt clip to the ET-152, place the belt clip in the slot, then slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip from the ET-152, press the belt clip’s tab and...
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Page 13: Operation
INITIATING THE SWITCHHOOK You must initiate the switchhook function the first time you use your ET-152, and anytime you move it to a new location and cannot get a dial tone. To initiate the switchhook function, press and hold down TALK/HANG for 2 seconds. -
Page 14: Placing A Call
43-890.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM PLACING A CALL 1. With your headset on, press so its green indi- TALK/HANG UP cator lights. Then listen for a dial tone. 2. Dial the number you want to call. 3. -
Page 15: Using Hold
43-890.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 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 TALK/HANG UP You can also continue your conversation from an extension phone on the same line. -
Page 16: Using Flash
43-890.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM USING FLASH provides the electronic equivalent of a switchhook signal, re- FLASH quired by some telephone services. For example, if you have call waiting, you can put your current call on hold and take another incoming call by pressing . -
Page 17: Using Redial
43-890.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM USING REDIAL Each time you dial a number, the ET-152 Headset Telephone stores that number into a temporary memory. To dial the last number di- aled, press , then TALK/HANG UP... -
Page 18: Using Tone Services With A Pulse Line
43-890.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 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... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
43-890.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the ET-152 Headset Telephone 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-152 might not operate when other phones are active on the same line. -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
Your Radio Shack ET-152 Headset Telephone is an example of su- perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the ET-152 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the ET-152 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im- mediately. -
Page 21: The Fcc Wants You To Know
ET-152’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If the ET-152 is not operating as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. If the trouble is harming the phone lines, the telephone company might ask you to disconnect your ET-152 until you have resolved the problem. -
Page 22: Lightning
43-890.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 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 23 43-890.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:01 PM NOTES...
- Page 24 Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty instal- lation, improper maintenance, lightning or other incidence of excess volt- age, or any repairs other than those provided by a Radio Shack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs. Radio Shack is not...