Radio Shack 43-1088 User manual

Cat. No. 43-1088/1090
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
900-MHz Cordless Telephone
with Headset Jack
ET-918White(43-1088)
ET-920 Black(43-1090)
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FEATURES
© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
COM-LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
Your RadioShack ET-918/920 900-
MHz Cordless Telephone with Head-
set Jack uses the 900 MHz band which
means less interference, clearer
sound, and greater range than 46/49
MHz cordless telephones.
And, its headset jack means you can
connect an optional headset for hands-
free convenience while you use the
phone.
The phone’s other features include:
900 MHz Operation — provides long-
er range and less interference than
many other cordless phones.
40 Channels — automatically selects
a clear channel when you make or an-
swer a call. You can also manually
change channels during a call.
Super CCT Noise-Reduction Cir-
cuitr
y
— provides clear telephone
conversations, giving you sound clarity
comparable to that of a corded phone.
Securit
y
Access-Protection Code —
automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from using your phone
line while the handset is off the base.
COM-LOK®— ensures that other
cordless phone users cannot use your
phone line when the handset is on the
base.
Redial — lets you quickly redial the
last number dialed.
10-Number Memor
y
Dialin
g
— lets
you store up to 10 numbers in memory
for easy dialing.
Pa
g
e— lets you send a paging signal
from the base to the handset to page
someone or locate the handset if you
misplace it.
Flash — sends an electronic switch-
hook signal for use with special phone
services, such as Call Waiting.
Volume Control — lets you adjust
the volume you hear through the
handset.
Pro
g
rammable Rin
g
er — lets you
select from four ringer tone/volume
settings.
Tone/Pulse Dialin
g
— lets you use
your phone with tone or pulse service.
Quick Talk — lets you make or an-
swer a call by just lifting the handset
from the base.
Hearin
g
-Aid Compatibilit
y
— lets
you use your phone with hearing aids
that have a T (telephone) switch.
This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
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Important Note: Cordless phones
such as this one require AC power to
operate. When the AC power is off,
you cannot dial out or receive incoming
calls using your phone. To be safe, you
should also have a phone that does
not need AC power to operate (not a
cordless phone) so you can still make
and receive calls if there is an AC pow-
er failure.
We recommend you record your
phone’s serial number here. The num-
ber is on the bottom of the base.
Serial Number __________________
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous 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 in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
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 SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION !
!
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
Each device that 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,
your phones might not ring. In rural ar-
eas, a total REN of three might impair
ringer operation. 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 re-
quest, provide the FCC Registration
Number and the REN to your phone
company. These numbers are on the
bottom of the base.
Note: You must not connect your
phone to any of the following:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone sys-
tems
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 5
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 5
Placing the Base on a Desk Top ............................................................... 5
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ........................................................... 6
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall .................................................... 7
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack .................................................... 9
Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 11
Setting the Ringer Tone/Volume .................................................................... 11
Operation ............................................................................................................ 12
Making and Receiving Calls .......................................................................... 12
Selecting the Channel ................................................................................... 12
Setting the Handset Volume .......................................................................... 12
Using REDIAL ............................................................................................... 12
Using FLASH ................................................................................................. 13
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................ 13
Paging ........................................................................................................... 14
Memory Dialing .............................................................................................. 14
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 14
Entering a Pause .................................................................................... 15
Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 15
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers .............................................................. 16
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 16
Using a Headset ............................................................................................ 16
Troubleshootin
g
................................................................................................. 17
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 19
Replacing the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 20
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 21
Lightning ........................................................................................................ 21
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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A
LOCATION
You can place the phone’s base on a
desk top or table, or mount it on a wall.
Select a location that is:
• near an 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 inter-
coms, alarms, and room monitors
• away from other cordless phones
The base’s location affects the hand-
set’s range. If you have a choice of
several locations, try each to see
which provides the best performance.
Caution: The supplied RadioShack
AC adapter was designed specifically
for your ET-918/920. Use only the sup-
plied adapter.
Notes:
• Your telephone connects directly
to a modular telephone line jack. If
your phone line jack is not a mod-
ular jack, you can update the wir-
ing 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).
Placing the Base on a
Desk Top
Follow these steps when you place the
base on a desk, shelf, or table.
1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the back of the base.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack
on the back of the base.
4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the base
(as shown).
5. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
6. Lift the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
Mounting the Base on a
Wall Plate
1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the back of the base.
2. Route the modular cord through
the right slot on the bottom of the
base.
Strain Relief
Slot
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack
on the back of the base.
4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the left side of the strain relief slot
on top of the base and through the
left slots at the bottom of the base.
5. Plug the short modular cord into
the wall plate jack, press the
excess cord into the slot in the
center of the base, then align the
base’s keyhole slots with the wall
plate studs and slide the base
downward to secure it.
Strain Relief
Slot
Slot for
Excess
Cord
6. Press and lift out the handset
holder, turn it over and rotate it
180°, then snap it back into place
so it holds the handset.
7. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
Mounting the Base Directly
on the Wall
For this mounting method, you need
two flat-head wood screws (not sup-
plied) with heads that fit into the key-
hole slots on the bottom of the base.
1. Drill two holes 315/16
inches apart. Then
thread a screw into
each hole, letting the
heads extend about
3/16 inch from the
wall.
3/16
315/16
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2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the back of the base.
3. Route the modular cord through
the right slots on the bottom of the
base.
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack
on the back of the base.
5. Route the adapter’s cord through
the left side of the strain relief slot
on top of the base and through the
left slots on the bottom of the
base.
6. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the
base downward to secure it.
7. Plug the modular cord into a mod-
ular phone line jack.
Strain Relief
Slot
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8. Press and lift out the handset
holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it
back into place so it holds the
handset.
9. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The POWER indicator
on the base lights.
10. Lift the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK
The phone comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset. Before using your phone, you
must connect the battery pack and
then charge it for about 14 hours.
1. Remove the screw on the battery
compartment cover, then press
down and slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Plug the battery pack’s plastic
connector into the socket in the
compartment. The connector fits
only one way.
Note: For easier battery pack con-
nection, lift it out of the compart-
ment, insert its connector into the
socket and replace the battery
pack inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover, then reinsert
and tighten the screw.
To charge the battery pack, simply
place the handset on the base. The
CHARGE indicator on the base lights.
Recharge the battery pack when the
handset beeps and the TALK/BATT
LOW indicator flashes.
CHARGE Indicator
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Notes:
• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light when you place the handset
on the base, be sure the battery
pack and AC adapter are correctly
and securely connected.
Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and the base. If
the contacts are dirty or tarnished,
clean them with a pencil eraser.
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work
and you might hear an error tone.
If this happens, return the handset
to the base for a few seconds.
• About once a month, fully dis-
charge the battery pack by keep-
ing the handset off the base until
the TALK/BATT LOW indicator
flashes. Otherwise, the battery
pack loses its ability to fully re-
charge.
• If the TALK/BATT LOW indicator
does not light and the phone does
not work, recharge the battery
pack. (The battery power might be
too low to light the indicator.)
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, you hear a beep ev-
ery 30 seconds and the TALK/
BATT LOW indicator flashes ev-
ery 3 seconds. Recharge the bat-
tery pack.
• If the battery pack is completely
discharged, the handset loses the
security access-protection code.
To reset the code, place the hand-
set on the base and charge the
battery pack.
• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When the
battery pack loses its ability to
fully recharge, order a replace-
ment battery pack from your local
RadioShack store (see “Replacing
the Battery Pack” on Page 20).
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SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
Set DIALMODEon the back of the base
for the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you have, do
this test.
1. Set DIAL MODE to T.
2. Lift the handset and listen for a
dial tone.
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 DIAL
MODE set to T.
If the dial tone continues, you
have pulse service. Set DIAL
MODE to P.
SETTING THE RINGER
TONE/VOLUME
You can select one of four different
ringer tone/volume settings while the
phone is not in use.
Press VOLUME to hear the current
ringer setting.
Repeatedly press VOLUME until you
hear the desired ringer setting. Each
time you press VOLUME, the ringer
changes in this order:
High-volume, high-pitch
Low-volume, high-pitch
High-volume, low-pitch
Low-volume, low-pitch
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OPERATION
MAKING AND
RECEIVING CALLS
To make or answer a call, lift the hand-
set. Or, if the handset is not in place on
the base, press TALK. The TALK/
BATT LOW indicator on the handset
and the IN USE indicator on the base
light.
To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press TALK so the TALK/BATT
LOW indicator turns off.
Note: If you press TALK to hang up the
phone and the phone does not discon-
nect, press TALK again while holding
the handset closer to the base or place
the handset on the base.
SELECTING THE
CHANNEL
The phone scans 40 channels (fre-
quency pairs used between the base
and the handset) and automatically se-
lects a clear channel each time you
make or receive a call.
If you hear other conversations or ex-
cessive noise during a call, press CH to
select a different channel. The TALK/
BATT LOW indicator blinks, and the
handset beeps, followed by a brief
pause as your phone searches for a
clear channel.
Note: If the handset is too far from the
base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.
SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME
To change the volume you hear
through the handset, press VOLUME
during a call. The handset volume has
two settings, high or low.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di-
aled. When you hear a dial tone, sim-
ply press REDIAL/P.
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Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long-
distance as well as local numbers.
• The redial memory also holds
pause entries. See “Entering a
Pause” on Page 15.
• The redial memory does not store
a flash entry or any digits you
press after FLASH (see “Using
Flash”).
USING FLASH
FLASH performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for spe-
cial services, such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press FLASH to answer an incoming
call without disconnecting the current
call. Press FLASH again to return to the
first call.
Note: If you do not have any special
phone services, pressing FLASH might
disconnect the current call.
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.
1. Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P.
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
TONE/ . Any additional numbers
you dial are sent as tone signals.
4. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
TALK. The phone automatically
resets to the pulse mode.
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PAGING
To page the person who has the hand-
set or to locate the handset when the
phone is not in use, hold down PAGE
on the base for at least 2 seconds. The
handset beeps for 1 minute. To stop it
from beeping sooner, press TALK on
the handset twice.
Notes:
• The phone goes off-hook (you
hear the dial tone) the first time
you press TALK to stop the hand-
set from beeping. If you do not
press TALK again, the phone re-
mains off-hook.
• If you press PAGE for less than 2
seconds, the handset beeps for
only 2 seconds.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 10 numbers in
memory, then dial a stored number by
pressing a one-digit memory location
number.
Each number you store can be up to
16 digits long.
Storing a Number in Memory
Note: An error tone sounds and the
phone exits the programming mode if
you wait more than 20 seconds be-
tween each key press.
1. Lift the handset. If the TALK/BATT
LOW indicator lights, press TALK
to turn it off.
2. Press MEM. The TALK/BATT LOW
indicator blinks.
3. Enter the number and any TONE/
mode changes or REDIAL/P
entries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 15).
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Notes:
• Each TONE/ or REDIAL/P
entry uses one digit of memory.
• If you try to enter more than 16
digits, the phone beeps 5 times
and exits the programming
mode. Start over at Step 2 and
enter no more than 16 digits in
Step 3.
4. Press MEM again, then enter the
memory location number (0–9)
where you want to store the num-
ber. A tone sounds to indicate that
the number is stored.
5. For each stored number, write the
person’s or company’s name next
to the appropriate location number
on the supplied MEMORY direc-
tory sticker. (Use a pencil in case
you need to change the number
later.)
6. Attach the sticker to the phone.
To replace a stored number, simply
store a new number in its place.
Or, lift the handset, press TALK if the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator lights, and
press MEM twice. Then press the
memory location number (0–9) you
want to clear. A tone sounds.
Entering 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 must
also store a pause after the access
code to allow the outside line time to
connect. To do so, press REDIAL/P.
Each press enters a 2-second pause.
For a longer pause, press REDIAL/P
additional times.
Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number stored in memory, lift
the handset or press TALK. The TALK/
BATT LOW indicator lights.
When you hear a dial tone, simply
press
MEM and enter the memory loca-
tion number for the number you want
to dial.
Note: If you select an empty memory
location, the phone beeps 5 times. Try
again.
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Chain-Dialing Service
Numbers
For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long dis-
tance or bank by phone), store each
group of numbers in its own memory
location.
To use the stored special service infor-
mation, dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press MEM and the number for
the location where the additional infor-
mation is stored.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire de-
partment, ambulance) and you choose
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 ex-
plain the reason for your call.
USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with
hands-free convenience using an op-
tional headset that has a 3/32-inch plug.
We recommend RadioShack Cat. No.
43-194, which is specially designed for
use with the ET-918/920.
To connect the headset, pull open the
rubber cover marked on the side of
the handset, then insert the headset’s
3/32-inch plug into the jack.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset discon-
nects the handset’s earpiece and
microphone.
•VOLUME on the handset (see
“Setting the Handset Volume” on
Page 12) also controls the con-
nected headset’s volume.
• If you place the handset on the
base to recharge it while the
headset is connected, be sure the
handset seats properly.
With a headset connected, you make
or answer calls as usual using the keys
on the handset.
When you finish using the headset,
disconnect it from the handset and
close the rubber cover to protect the
jack.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the fol-
lowing suggestions might help.
Problem Suggestion
Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on
the same line. Han
g
up the other phone.
If you are usin
g
the headset, ensure the
headset plu
g
is properly connected to the
jack.
Severe noise interference. Press CH to chan
g
e the channel.
Keep the handset away from computers, re-
mote control toys, wireless microphones,
alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors,
fluorescent li
g
hts, and electrical appliances.
Move to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
Han
g
up and redial the number.
The phone cannot be operated at a use-
ful distance from the base because the
si
g
nal becomes weak or noisy (handset’s
ran
g
e has decreased).
Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical posi-
tion.
Be sure neither the handset or base antenna
is touchin
g
a metal surface.
Return the handset to the base to rechar
g
e
the battery pack.
The phone does not work or works
poorly. Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely con-
nected, and the battery is char
g
ed.
The handset battery does not char
g
e. Check the char
g
in
g
contacts on the handset
and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a
pencil eraser.
Be sure the battery is properly connected.
Be sure the handsetisproperlyseated on the
base.
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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.
Handset does not rin
g
or receive a pa
g
e. Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical posi-
tion.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Move the base away from other electrical de-
vices.
Return the handset to the base to rechar
g
e
the battery pack.
The handset stops workin
g
or works
poorly durin
g
a call. Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical posi-
tion.
If the base lost power while the handset was
off of it, the security access-protection code
mi
g
ht have chan
g
ed. With the handset re-
moved from the base, restore power to the
base, then place the handset back on the
base. The CHARGE indicator li
g
hts, indicat-
in
g
that the code is set a
g
ain.
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is
char
g
ed. (If the battery pack power is too low,
it does not have enou
g
h power to li
g
ht the
TALK/BATT LOW indicator.)
Problem Suggestion
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your ET-918/920 900-MHz Cordless Telephone with Headset Jack is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for
your cordless telephone 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.
Handle the phone gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly.
Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the phone.
Modifying or tampering with the phone’s internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and might invalidate your phone’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the phone lines, the phone
company might ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the prob-
lem.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Con-
necting and Charging the Battery
Pack” on Page 9, the battery pack
should last about one year. If the bat-
tery does not hold a charge (when the
phone is not in use) for more than 2
hours after an overnight charge, re-
place the battery with a new 3.6 volt,
600 milliamp battery with a connector
that fits the socket in the battery com-
partment. You can order a replace-
ment battery pack through your local
RadioShack store.
Install the new battery pack as de-
scribed below, then charge the battery
for about 14 hours (see “Connecting
and Charging the Battery Pack” on
Page 9).
Note: To avoid losing phone numbers
stored in memory, try to install and be-
gin charging the new battery within 3
minutes.
1. Loosen the screw on the battery
compartment cover on the bottom
of the handset, and slide off the
cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Lift the battery out of the compart-
ment, then gently pull on the bat-
tery connector to disconnect it.
3. Insert the new battery pack’s plas-
tic connector into the socket in the
compartment and place the bat-
tery pack into the compartment.
4. Replace the cover and tighten the
screw.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement bat-
tery of the same size and type.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the bat-
tery.
• Be careful not to short the battery
by touching the connector’s pins
with conducting materials, such as
rings, bracelets, and keys. The
battery or conductor might over-
heat and burn.
If you have trouble replacing the bat-
tery, take the phone to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
Important: This product contains a re-
chargeable 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.
Some options that might be available
are: municipal curb-side collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers such as your
local RadioShack store, recycling col-
lection centers, and mail-back pro-
grams.
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