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Cat. No. 43-1124
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-1124
900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Cordless Phone
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FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-1124 900 MHz Programmable Ringer — choose from Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele- four tone/volume settings for the hand- phone uses advanced cordless tele- set’s ringer. phone technology to give you superior audio quality and extended range. Its Ample Talk and Standby Time — the headset jack lets you connect an option- supplied battery (when fully charged) al headset for hands-free convenience. provides about 3.5 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time. The
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Important: This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and • Cordless phones such as this one maintenance instructions are ! require AC power to operate. When included in the literature accom- the AC power is off, you cannot dial panying this product. out or receive incoming calls using your phone. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not READ THIS BEFORE need AC power to operate (not a INSTALLATION cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls if the
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CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................... 5 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 5 On a Desk Top ............................................................................................. 5 On a Wall Plate or Wall ................................................................................ 5 Connecting and Charging the Batt
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INSTALLATION 2. Plug the modular cord’s other end SELECTING A LOCATION into a modular phone line jack. You can place the phone’s base on a 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s desk top or table, or mount it on a wall. barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on Select a location that is: the back of the base. • near an accessible AC outlet • near a telephone line jack • out of the way of normal activities • away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireless
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3. Route the adapter and modular 7. Lift the base’s antenna to an upright cords through the grooves on the position. bottom of the base. Note: To mount the phone directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base. Follow the steps under “On a Wall Plate or Wall” on Page 5, then apply these ad- ditional instructions for placement on a wall. 15 1. Drill two holes 3 / 16 inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread 4. Plug the modular c
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or face down. The CHARGE/IN USE in- CONNECTING AND dicator on the base lights. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The phone comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack in the handset, but not connected. Before us- ing your phone, you must connect the battery pack and then charge it for about 24 hours. 1. Press down and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction Recharge the battery pack when the of the arrow to remove it. handset beeps and the TALK/BATT indi- cator flashes. Importan
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• Using a pencil eraser, clean the SETTING THE DIALING charging contacts on the handset MODE and the base about once a month. Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, once the battery pack is fully charged, do this test. 1. Be sure DIAL MODE is set to T (tone). 2. Lift the handset, press TALK, and lis- ten for a dial tone. 3. Press any number other than 0. • If the TALK/BATT indicator does not Note: If your phone system req
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SETTING THE RINGER’S TONE AND VOLUME You can set two ringer tones and a high and low volume for each. To change the tone, lift the handset and press VOL or . The selected tone s t sounds at the selected volume for 2 sec- onds. VOL VOL t s Note: If the ringer does not change when you press either VOL or , try s t pressing the opposite button. 9
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OPERATION indicator blinks, followed by a brief MAKING AND RECEIVING pause as your phone searches for a CALLS clear channel. To make a call, lift the handset and Note: If the handset is too far from the press TALK. The TALK/BATT indicator base, the channel might not be clear. on the handset and the CHARGE/IN Move closer to the base and try making USE indicator on the base light. When the call again. you hear a dial tone, dial the number. SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME You can choose one of four vo
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Notes: USING TONE SERVICES • The redial memory holds up to 32 ON A PULSE LINE digits, so you can redial long-dis- tance as well as local numbers. Some special services, such as bank- by-phone, require tone signals. If you • The redial memory also holds pause have pulse service, you can still use entries. See “Entering a Pause” on these special tone services by following Page 13. these steps. 1. Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P (pulse). USING MUTE 2. Dial the service’s main number. To talk to some
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To stop the beeping sooner, press any Notes: key on the handset except TALK. If you • Each number you store can be up receive an incoming call, pressing TALK to 20 digits long. will answer the call and simultaneously stop the beeping. • If you try to enter more than 20 digits, the phone sounds an error tone and exits the storing pro- cess. Start over from Step 2. MEMORY DIALING • Each tone or pause entry uses The phone can store up to 10 numbers one digit of memory. that you can dial by entering
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To delete a stored number, lift the Chain-Dialing Service Numbers handset and press MEM twice, then enter the memory location number For quick recall of numbers for special (0–9) you want to clear. The handset services (such as alternate long dis- sounds a long beep to signal that tance or bank-by-phone), store each the memory location is clear. group of numbers in its own memory lo- cation. Entering a Pause Dial the service’s main number first. Then, at the appropriate place in the In some tele
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Notes: • Connecting a headset disconnects the handset’s earpiece and micro- phone. • or on the handset also controls s t the connected headset’s volume. •Pressing MUTE on the handset also silences the headset’s microphone. • If you place the handset on the base while the headset is connected, be sure the handset seats properly. With a headset connected, you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset. You can use a handset holder (available from your local RadioShack store)
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TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the follow- ing suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion The phone does not work or Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are works poorly. correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack in the handset is charged. Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to reset the security access-protection code. The handset stops working or Move the handset closer to the base. works poor
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Problem Suggestion Handset does not ring or Lift the base’s antenna to a fully upright position. receive a page. Move the handset closer to the base. Move the base away from other electrical devices. Recharge the battery pack. 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 prob- lem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance. 16
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-1124 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum 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 device
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• Be careful not to short the battery REPLACING THE pack by touching the connector’s BATTERY PACK pins with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The If you follow the instructions in “Connect- battery pack or conductor might ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on overheat and burn. Page7, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack does If you have trouble replacing the battery not hold a charge for more than 2 hours pack, take the phone to your local Ra
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Also, the phone company can make LIGHTNING changes to its lines, equipment, opera- tions, or procedures that could affect the Your telephone has built-in lightning pro- operation of this telephone. The tele- tection to reduce the risk of damage phone company notifies you of these from surges in telephone line and power changes in advance, so you can take line current. This lightning protection the necessary steps to prevent interrup- meets or exceeds FCC requirements. tion of your telephone serv
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Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship 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, Ra- dioShack 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 LI
