Radio Shack ET-927 Cordless Telephone Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

ET-927

Digital Spread Spectrum

900 MHz Cordless Telephone


FEATURES

Your RadioShack ET-927 Digital Spread

Spectrum 900 MHz Cordless Telephone uses advanced digital cordless technology to give you superior sound quality. It uses the 900 MHz band, which means less interference and clearer sound, and greater range than 46/49 MHz cordless telephones. Its cordless operation lets you make or answer calls just about anywhere in your home or office.

An optional headset jack lets you connect a headset to the handset for handsfree conversation — perfect for when you are working in the yard or garage.

Its features include:

900 MHz Operation — provides better sound and less interference than many other cordless phones.

3.5-Hour Talk or 7-Day Standby Time

— lets you talk for 3.5 hours or keep the phone off the base for 7 days without recharging (with a fully charged battery pack).

Digitally Encoded Signal — prevents other people from picking up your phone’s signal and listening to your conversations.

Two-Way Intercom/Paging System — lets you send a signal from the base to the handset, or from the handset to the base, so you can page someone or easily locate the handset when it is away from the base. If someone answers, you can use the ET-927 as a two-way intercom.

20-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 16 digits in each of 20 memory locations for easy dialing.

Digital Volume Controls — let you adjust the volume of the sound you hear through the handset and the base.

Out-of-Range Signal — the handset beeps twice to let you know when you move out of the base’s operating range.

Security Access Protection Code — changes each time you place the handset on the base, to minimize the chances of other cordless phones using your phone line.

20 Channels — scans the 20 frequency pairs used between the base and the handset and automatically selects a clear channel each time you make or receive a call.

Any-Key Answer — lets you press any key on the handset to answer an incoming call.

Programmable Ringers — let you select from four ringer types and turn the ringer on or off at both the handset and the base.

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1999 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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Mute — prevents the person on the other end of the phone line from hearing your conversation with someone in the room.

Flash — sends an electronic switchhook signal for use with special phone services such as Call Waiting.

Redial — lets you quickly dial the last number dialed.

Hearing Aid Compatible — lets you use this telephone with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch.

Three Mounting Options — let you place the phone on a desk top, or mount it on a wall plate or directly on a wall.

This phone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and

FCC standards.

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. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. 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 accompanying this product.

Important:

• Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When

AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your

ET-927. For this reason, the ET-927 should not be your only telephone.

To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not require AC power to operate (not a cordless phone), so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure.

• Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs.

To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.

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READ THIS BEFORE

INSTALLATION

Your telephone conforms to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s

ringer equivalence number

, or

REN

. The REN is on the bottom of the base.

If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the

RENs. If the total is more than five (three in rural areas), your phone might not ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line.

FCC STATEMENT

This telephone 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 on the label on the bottom of the base.

You must not connect your phone to any of the following:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key phone systems

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CONTENTS

Installation ............................................................................................................... 6

Installing the Handset’s Antenna ........................................................................ 6

Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 6

Preparation ............................................................................................................ 11

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 11

Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 12

Adjusting the Ringers ....................................................................................... 13

Operation ............................................................................................................... 14

Making/Answering Calls ................................................................................... 14

Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................ 14

Using

REDIAL

................................................................................................... 14

Using

MUTE

...................................................................................................... 15

Using

FLASH

.................................................................................................... 15

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 15

Special Features ................................................................................................... 16

Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 16

Using the Intercom ........................................................................................... 17

Using an Optional Headset .............................................................................. 18

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 20

Out-of-Range Indications ................................................................................. 22

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 23

Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 24

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 25

Lightning ........................................................................................................... 25

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INSTALLATION

6

INSTALLING THE

HANDSET’S

ANTENNA

Insert the antenna into the hole on the top of the handset, then twist the antenna clockwise until it is secure.

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SELECTING A LOCATION

You can place the phone on a desk top, or mount it on a wall plate or directly on a wall. Select a location that is:

• near an AC outlet

• near a telephone line jack

• away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors

• away from other cordless phones

The base’s location affects the phone’s range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.

Notes:

• Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If your phone line jack is not a modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself, using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store. Or, you can let the phone company update the wiring for you.

• The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you want to mount it on a wall plate).

Power the ET-927 using the supplied

9V, 500-mA AC adapter.

Cautions:

!

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies

9V DC and delivers at least

500 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the ET-

927's

DC 9V

jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications.

Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the phone or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the ET-927 before you connect it to

AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the phone.

Placing on a Desk Top

1. Push in the two tabs on the top of the mounting bracket, then lift off just the upper part of the bracket.

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2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the

DC 9V

jack on

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6. For the best reception, raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

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3. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the phone line jack on the back of the base.

Mounting on a Wall Plate

1. Push in the two tabs on the top of the mounting bracket, then lift off the entire bracket.


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4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard

AC outlet.

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2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the phone line jack on the back of the base, then press the cord into the center groove on the bottom of the base.

5. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack.

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DC 9V

jack on the back of the base. Then route the cord through the strain relief slot

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6. Plug the modular cord’s other end into the wall plate’s modular phone line jack.


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4. Position the mounting bracket with the narrow end on top. Route the short modular cord through the center hole of the bracket, and insert the two tabs at the top of the bracket into the matching slots on the base’s back, near the jacks.

7. Align the keyhole slots on the bracket with the studs on the wall plate, then slide the base downward to secure it.

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8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard

AC outlet.

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5. Press the two tabs at the bottom of the bracket into the matching slots on the back of the base to lock the bracket into place.

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Mounting Directly on the Wall

For this mounting method, you need two wood screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket.

1. At the desired mounting location, drill two holes

3

15

/

16

inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about

3

/

16 inch (5 mm) from the wall.

3 15 /

16

3

/

16

2. Push in the two tabs on the top of the mounting bracket, then lift off the entire bracket.

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Step 1 of previous section


DC 9V

jack on the back of the base, route the cord through the strain relief slot, then press the cord into the groove on the bottom of the base.


5. Position the mounting bracket with the narrow end on top. Insert the two tabs at the top of bracket into the matching slots on the base’s back, near the jacks.

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3. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the phone line jack on the back of the base. Then press the cord into the center groove on the bottom of the base.

Press the two tabs at the bottom of the bracket into the matching slots on the back of the base to lock the bracket into place.

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6. Align the keyhole slots on the mounting bracket with the screws on the wall, then slide the base downward to secure it.

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7. Plug the ET-927’s AC cord into a standard AC outlet.

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8. Plug the long modular cord into a modular phone line jack.

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5 of previous section


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PREPARATION

CONNECTING AND

CHARGING THE BATTERY

PACK

The ET-927 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack in the handset, but not connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 24 hours.

1. Slide off the handset’s battery compartment cover.

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Notes:

• You can hang the handset face up on the base if it is wall-mounted

(using the slot on the back of the handset); however, the battery pack will not fully charge in this position.

• When you first use your phone after charging or recharging the battery pack, the handset might not work or it might sound an error tone when you press

TALK

. If this happens, place the handset on the base for about 5 seconds, then try again.

• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the cradle, be sure the battery pack and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected.

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2. Insert the battery pack’s connector with its flat side up into the phone’s socket. The connector fits only one way.

3. Replace the cover.

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To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the base.

Recharge the battery pack when the

BATT LOW indicator on the handset lights.

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Also, check the charging contacts on both the handset and base. If the contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean them with a pencil eraser.

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If the battery and AC connections are correct and secure and the charging contacts are clean, the battery might be fully charged. This is not a malfunction.

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• If the phone stops operating properly, check the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter connections. If the connections are secure but the phone still does not work, unplug the base’s AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the handset’s battery pack. Wait 3 minutes, then reconnect the battery pack and plug the AC adapter back into the AC outlet. The phone should operate properly.

• If the battery pack becomes weak, the handset sounds a short beep every 16 seconds during a call and the BATT LOW indicator flashes.

Within about 10 minutes, the phone will automatically disconnect. Recharge the battery pack.

• If the battery pack loses its charge completely or the base loses power while the handset is away from it, the security access-protection code needs to be reset. To reset the security code, place the handset on the base. If it was the handset that lost power, leave the handset on the base to charge the battery pack.

• About once a month, fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the BATT

LOW indicator turns on. Otherwise, it loses its ability to fully recharge, and you might have to recharge and replace it more often.

SETTING THE DIALING

MODE

Set

T/P

(Tone/Pulse

) for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test after the battery pack is fully charged.

1. Set

T/P

on the back of base to

T

.

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2. Press

TALK

and listen for a dial tone.

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3. Press any number other than

0

.

Note: If your phone system requires that you dial an access code (

9

, for example) before you dial an outside number, do not press the access code either.

If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone service. Leave

T/P

set to

T

.

If the tone continues, you have pulse (rotary) service. Set

T/P

to

P

.

4. To hang up, either place the handset on the base or press

TALK

so the

TALK indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base turn off.


ADJUSTING THE

RINGERS

The ET-927’s handset and base each have four different ringer tones. You can set the base’s and handset’s ringer tone, or turn off the ringer on either or both.

Note: Even if you turn off the ringer on the handset or base, you can still make calls using that keypad, and you can still answer calls if you hear another phone on that same line ring (see “Operation” on Page 14).

Turning On/Off the Ringers

To have the base ring when a call comes in, set

RINGER ON/OFF

on the back of the base to

ON

.

Setting the Ringer’s Volume

To adjust the ringer’s volume when the phone is not in use, repeatedly press

VOLUME

▲

or

▼

on the handset.

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To have it not sound, set

RINGER ON/

OFF

to

OFF

.

To have the handset ring when a call comes in, set

RINGER ON/OFF

on the handset’s left side to

ON

.

Checking/Setting the Ringer

Tone

The base and handset are both preset to use the same ringer tone (

1

). To change or hear the different tones, press

FLASH

then

1

,

2

,

3

, or

4

when the phone is not in use. (The last number button you pressed is the tone you will hear.)

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RINGER ON/OFF set to ON

To have it not sound, set

RINGER ON/

OFF

to

OFF.

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OPERATION

MAKING/ANSWERING

CALLS

To make a call, lift the handset and press

TALK

. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.

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TALK indicator

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

The handset’s

VOLUME

control lets you set the volume you hear through the handset to one of four levels.

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To answer a call when the handset is on the base, just lift the handset and begin your conversation.

To answer a call when the handset is not on the base, press any key on the handset before speaking.

Both the IN USE indicator on the base and the TALK indicator on the handset flash when you receive a call, and the

TALK indicator lights steadily while the handset is in use.

To end a call, place the handset on the base or press

TALK

so the

TALK indicator on the handset turns off.

Important: If you move the handset outside the base’s range (about 550 feet), the handset will not operate properly and a call in progress might be disconnected (see “Troubleshooting” on

Page 20).

To turn the volume up or down during a call, repeatedly press

VOLUME

▲

or

▼ on the handset. The ET-927 beeps once each time you press

VOLUME

▲ or

▼

.

When you reach the highest or lowest volume level, the ET-927 beeps three times.

USING REDIAL

To redial the last number dialed, press

REDIAL

when you hear the dial tone.

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USING MUTE

The

MUTE

button on the handset lets you talk to someone else in the room without the person on the other end of the phone line hearing your conversation. Press

MUTE

during the call. The

BATT LOW indicator on the handset lights steadily.

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USING TONE SERVICES

ON A PULSE LINE

Some special services, such as bankby-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these services.

With

T/P

set to

P

, just press when you want to begin sending tones. Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals. When you hang up, the phone automatically resets to the pulse mode.

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Press

MUTE

again to resume your phone conversation. The BATT LOW indicator turns off.

USING FLASH

You can use

FLASH

on the handset to produce a switchhook signal for special phone services, such as Call Waiting. If you have Call Waiting, press

FLASH

to take an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press

FLASH

again to return to the first call.

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Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing

FLASH

might disconnect the current call.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 20 numbers of up to

16 digits each in the ET-927’s memory, then dial them with the press of a few buttons.

Storing a Number

Notes:

• You must complete these steps within 30 seconds of each other. If you do not, the ET-927 sounds a long beep, all indicators stop flashing, and you must start over again at

Step 1.

• You can store special banking or telephone service numbers (such as access codes or account numbers) in memory, but for security purposes, we recommend that you do not store private numbers (such as personal identification numbers or passwords) in memory.

1. Press MEM ( memory

) on the handset. The TALK indicator on the handset and IN USE indicator on the base flash.

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2. Enter the number you want to store.

Notes:

• If you have pulse service and want to send tone signals, press

16

at the appropriate place in the sequence of numbers.

• Each or pause entry (see

“Storing a Pause”) counts as one digit in memory.

3. Press

MEM

then press the number key (

01

–

20

) of the memory location where you want to store the number.

The ET-927 beeps twice and stores the number.

Notes:

• To change a number in memory, store a new one in its place.

• To erase a number from memory, repeat Steps 1 and 3, skipping Step

2.

Storing a Pause

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. You can store the access code with the phone number. However, you should also store a pause after the access code to allow the outside line time to connect.

To add one or more 2-second pauses to a phone number you are storing in memory, press

REDIAL

at each point where a pause is needed.

Note: Each pause entry counts as one digit in memory.


Dialing a Stored Number

To dial a stored number, when you hear the dial tone, press

MEM

then the desired memory location number (

01

–

20

).

Chain Dialing Service Numbers

You can make a call using more than one of the ET-927’s memory locations.

This is called chain dialing. Chain dialing is useful for dialing special services such as alternate long distance or bank-byphone.

When calling special services, dial the service’s main number first. Then, at the appropriate place in the call, press

MEM

and the number for the memory location where the additional information is stored.

USING THE INTERCOM

You can use the ET-927 as a two-way pager and intercom between the base and the handset. This is useful if the handset is away from the base and you want to locate it, or if you want to have a conversation between someone with the handset and someone at the base.

Notes:

• If a call comes in during an intercom conversation, the person using the handset can answer the call, but the intercom call is disconnected.

• If the handset is in use when it receives a page, the person using the handset hears one quiet ring over the phone.

Testing Stored Emergency

Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s number (police department, fire department, ambulance) and you want to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods. Also, remain on the line to explain the reason for your call.

Paging from the Base to the

Handset

To send a page from the base to the handset, press

PAGE

on the base. The handset beeps twice per second for 15 seconds. The base’s PAGE indicator flashes while the handset beeps.

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PAGE indicator

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To answer a page at the handset, press

INTCM

. Begin your conversation after the INTCM indicator on the handset lights steadily.

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To end an intercom call, press

PAGE

on the base or

INTCM

on the handset. All indicators turn off.

Paging from the Handset to the

Base

To send a page from the handset to the base, press

INTCM

on the handset. The base sounds two short beeps, and automatically answers the handset’s page

(whether or not anyone is there). Begin your conversation after the INTCM indicator lights steadily on the handset.

To end an intercom call, press

PAGE

on the base or

INTCM

on the handset. All indicators turn off.

USING AN OPTIONAL

HEADSET

Your ET-927’s handset is equipped with a headset jack on top. This jack allows you to connect a headset for hands-free conversation — perfect for when you are working in the yard or garage. A handset holder carries the handset for you while you use the headset. (Headsets and handset holders are available at your local RadioShack store.)

Follow these steps to use a headset.

1. Place the ET-927’s handset in the handset holder.

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2. Insert the headset’s

3

/

32

-inch (2.5

mm) plug into the jack on the top of the handset.

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3. Place the headset on your head with the earpiece over either ear and adjust the microphone boom until it is about even with your chin.


4. Clip the handset on your belt.

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5. Make or receive calls as you would normally.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help.

Problem

Low volume or unusual sounds.

Noise interference.

The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy (the handset’s range has decreased).

Solution

Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone.

Press

VOLUME

▲

on the handset to turn up the handset’s volume.

Return the handset to the cradle for a few seconds to reset the security access protection code, then try again.

You might be moving out of range (see

“Out-of-Range Indications” on Page 22).

Move the handset closer to the base or relocate the base.

Keep the handset away from computers, remote controlled toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.

Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

Adjust the base’s antenna so it stands straight up.

Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.

Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the battery pack.

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The phone does not work or works poorly.

Problem

The handset battery pack does not charge.

The handset does not ring or receive a page.

The handset stops working or works poorly during a call.

Solution

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and

AC adapter are correctly and securely connected. If that does not help, unplug the base’s AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the handset’s battery pack. Wait 3 minutes, then reconnect the battery pack and plug the AC adapter back into the AC outlet.

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.

Be sure the handset’s ringer is turned on.


Move closer to the base.

Move the base away from noise sources.

The battery pack might be weak. Charge the battery pack by placing the handset on the base for 15–24 hours.

Return the handset to the base to reset the security code.

Move the handset closer to the base.


Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged. (If the battery power is too low, it does not have enough power to light the BATT LOW indicator.)

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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OUT-OF-RANGE

INDICATIONS

If you move the ET-927’s handset out of the base’s range, the handset will not operate properly.

If you move the handset out of the base’s range when the handset is not in use, the handset’s BATT LOW indicator flashes and the handset beeps twice at

16-second intervals. When you move the handset back within range of the base again, the out-of-range indications stop.

If you move the handset out of the base’s range while a call is in progress, two beeps sound through the earpiece every 3–4 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator flashes, and you and the other party cannot hear each other.

If you move the handset back within the base’s range within 30 seconds, the outof-range indications stop, and you can resume your phone conversation.

If you keep the handset out of the base’s range for 30 seconds or more, two beeps sound through the earpiece every

3–4 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator flashes. After 30 seconds, the call is disconnected, the handset beeps twice every 16 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator keeps flashing. When you move the handset back within range of the base again, the out-of-range indications stop.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack ET-927 Digital Spread Spectrum 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 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.

Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your phone’s electronic parts.

Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone.

Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.

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REPLACING THE

BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack” on

Page 11, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6V, 600 mAh battery pack that has a connector which fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store.

Install the new battery pack as described here, then charge the battery pack for 24 hours.

Note: To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory, try to install and begin charging the new battery pack within about 2 minutes.

1. Press down and slide off the handset’s battery compartment cover.

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2. Gently pull out the battery connector to disconnect it, then remove the battery pack.

3. Insert a fresh battery pack and plug its connector with the flat side up into the socket inside the battery compartment. The connector fits only one way.

4. Replace the cover.

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Cautions:

• Use only a replacement battery pack of the required type (3.6V, 600 mAh rechargeable battery pack).

• Be careful not to short the battery pack with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.

The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn.

Important: This phone’s battery pack uses nickelcadmium rechargeable batteries. At the end of a nickel-cadmium battery's useful life, it must be re-

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cycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-843-

7422. Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

Warnings:

• Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Swallowing battery parts can be fatal.


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. The phone company normally attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone. The phone company normally notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your phone service.

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of

FCC Rules

. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly.

To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.

LIGHTNING

Your phone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone lines can damage your phone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area which has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

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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. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED

IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED

HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-

SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY

LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-

MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-

CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS

OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-

TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

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; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Printed in China

Radio Shack ET-927 Cordless Telephone Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Digital Spread Spectrum

900 MHz Cordless Telephone

FEATURES

READ THIS BEFORE

INSTALLATION

ringer equivalence number

REN

FCC STATEMENT

FCC Rules

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE

HANDSET’S

ANTENNA

SELECTING A LOCATION

Placing on a Desk Top

Mounting on a Wall Plate

Mounting Directly on the Wall

PREPARATION

CONNECTING AND

CHARGING THE BATTERY

PACK

SETTING THE DIALING

MODE

ADJUSTING THE

RINGERS

Turning On/Off the Ringers

Setting the Ringer’s Volume

Checking/Setting the Ringer

Tone

OPERATION

MAKING/ANSWERING

CALLS

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

USING REDIAL

USING MUTE

USING TONE SERVICES

ON A PULSE LINE

USING FLASH

SPECIAL FEATURES

MEMORY DIALING

Storing a Number

Storing a Pause

Dialing a Stored Number

Chain Dialing Service Numbers

USING THE INTERCOM

Testing Stored Emergency

Numbers

Paging from the Base to the

Handset

Paging from the Handset to the

Base

USING AN OPTIONAL

HEADSET

TROUBLESHOOTING

OUT-OF-RANGE

INDICATIONS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE

BATTERY PACK

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO

KNOW

FCC Rules

LIGHTNING

NOTES

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