Radio Shack ET-1104 User manual

Cat. No. 43-1104
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-1104
900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Cordless Telephone
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FEATURES
Pro
g
rammable Rin
g
er — choose from
eight tone/volume settings for the hand-
set’s ringer.
Ample Talk and Standb
y
Time — the
supplied battery (when fully charged)
provides about 31/2hours of talk time or
7 days of standby time.
Securit
y
Access-Protection Code —
prevents other cordless phone users
from using your phone line while the
handset is off the base.
Redial — lets you quickly dial the last
number dialed.
Flash — sends an electronic switch-
hook signal for use with special phone
services, such as Call Waiting.
Tone or Pulse Dialin
g
— lets you use
your phone with tone or pulse (rotary) di-
aling and lets you switch from pulse to
tone dialing for long-distance, bank-by-
phone, or other special services.
Quick Talk — you can answer a call
simply by lifting the handset from the
base.
An
y
Ke
y
Answer — lets you press any
key to answer a call when the handset is
away from the base.
Hearin
g
-Aid Compatibilit
y
— lets you
use your phone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
©1998 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Your RadioShack ET-1104 900 MHz
Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele-
phone uses advanced cordless tele-
phone technology to give you superior
audio quality and extended range.
And, the ET-1104’s headset jack means
you can connect an optional headset for
hands-free convenience.
The ET-1104 has these features:
Spread Spectrum Technolo
gy
—
spreads the signal across several fre-
quencies, providing additional security
for your phone conversations.
900 MHz — provides less interference,
clearer sound, and more than twice the
range of 46–49 MHz cordless phones.
20-Number Memor
y
Dialin
g
— lets you
store 20 numbers in memory for easy di-
aling.
Speed Dial — you can store four num-
bers in the ET-1104’s speed dial memo-
ry, then dial them with the touch of a
button.
Pa
g
e— lets you send a signal from the
base to the handset to page someone or
to help you locate the handset if you
have misplaced it.
Volume Control — lets you adjust the
volume you hear through the handset.
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This telephone has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
Important:
• 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 ET-1104. 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 power failure.
• When AC power is lost, the ET-1104
loses the security access-protection
code connection between the base
and the handset. When power is re-
stored, put the handset on the base
briefly to restore this connection so
you can use the handset.
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 danger-
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying 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 prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
!
!
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone to con-
form to federal regulations and you can
connect it to most phone lines. However,
each device that you connect to the tele-
phone line draws power from the line.
We refer to this power draw as the
phone’s
ringer equivalence number
, or
REN. The REN is on the bottom of your
phone.
If you use 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 areas, a total
REN of three might impair ringer opera-
tion. If ringer operation is impaired, re-
move one of the devices from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
Your telephone complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules
. Upon request, you must
provide the phone’s FCC registration
number and REN to your telephone
company. These numbers are on the
bottom of the base.
Note: You must not connect your tele-
phone to:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................... 6
Mounting the Phone ........................................................................................... 6
On a Desk Top ............................................................................................. 6
On a Wall Plate ............................................................................................ 7
Directly on the Wall ...................................................................................... 8
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 10
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 11
Setting the Ringer’s Tone and Volume ............................................................. 12
Operation ............................................................................................................... 13
Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................. 13
Setting the Handset Volume ............................................................................. 13
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 13
Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 14
Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 14
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 14
Paging .............................................................................................................. 15
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 15
Storing a Number in Memory ..................................................................... 15
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 16
Dialing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 16
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 17
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 17
Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 17
Troubleshootin
g
.................................................................................................... 18
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 20
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 21
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 22
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 22
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the ET-1104’s base on a
desk or table, mount it on a standard
wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall.
Choose a location that is:
• near an AC outlet
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• 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 hand-
set’s range. If you have a choice of sev-
eral locations, try each to see which
provides the best performance.
Caution: The supplied RadioShack AC
adapter was designed specifically for
your ET-1104. Use only the supplied
adapter.
Notes:
• Your telephone connects directly to
a modular telephone line jack. If
your phone line jack is not modular,
you can update the wiring yourself,
using jacks and adapters available
at your local RadioShack store. Or,
you can let the phone company up-
date the wiring for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C, or RJ11W for a
wall plate jack.
On a Desk Top
Follow these steps when you place the
base on a desk or table.
1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s upper tab slots, then press
down on the bracket’s clips and in-
sert them into the clip slots.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base.
3. Plug the cord’s other end into a
modular phone line jack.
Upper Tab Slots
Clips
Clip Slots
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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 strain relief slot on the bracket.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
7. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
On a Wall Plate
1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s lower tab slots, then press
down on the bracket’s clips and in-
sert them into the clip slots.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base.
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 narrow groove on the bottom of
the bracket.
Strain
Relief Slot
Lower
Clip Slots
Tabs Tab
Slots
Narrow
Groove
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5. Plug the modular cord into the wall
plate jack, then align the bracket’s
keyhole slots with the wall plate
studs and slide the base downward
to secure it.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
7. Press and lift out the handset hold-
er, rotate it 180×, then snap it back
into place.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
Directly on the Wall
For this mounting method, you need two
flat-head screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on
the bottom of the base.
1. Drill two holes 315/16
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread a
screw into each hole,
letting the heads ex-
tend about 3/16 inch (5
mm) from the wall.
2. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s lower tab slots, then press
down on the bracket’s clips and in-
sert them into the clip slots.
3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base.
3/16"
315/16"
Lower
Clip Slots
Tabs Tab
Slots
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4. Route the modular cord through the
wide groove on the bottom of the
bracket.
5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on
the back of the base.
6. Route the adapter’s cord through
the narrow groove on the bottom of
the bracket.
7. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the base
downward to secure it.
8. Plug the modular cord into a modu-
lar phone line jack.
9. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
10. Press and lift out the handset hold-
er, rotate it 180×, then snap it back
into place so it holds the handset.
11. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
Wide
Groove
Narrow
Groove
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CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
The ET-1104 comes with a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must connect the bat-
tery pack and then charge it for about 24
hours.
1. Press down and slide off the cover
as shown.
2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap
and lift the battery pack out of the
compartment. Plug the battery
pack’s connector into the socket in
the compartment. The connector fits
only one way.
3. Place the battery pack inside the
compartment and fasten the retainer
strap.
4. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset on the base either face-up or
face-down. The CHARGE indicator on
the base lights.
When the handset beeps and the LOW
BATT indicator on the handset flashes,
recharge the battery pack.
Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, you might hear an error tone
(3 short beeps) or the phone might
not work when you press TALK. If
this happens, return the handset to
the base for a few seconds. This re-
sets the security access-protection
code.
• If the battery pack gets completely
discharged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it,
the security access-protection code
needs to be reset. To reset the secu-
rity 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.
• If the CHARGE indicator flickers
rapidly when you place the handset
on the base, be sure the battery
pack and AC adapter are correctly
and securely connected.
CHARGE Indicator
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Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and the base. If the
contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, you hear a beep every
4 seconds and the LOW BATT indi-
cator flashes. Recharge the battery
pack.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until the LOW
BATT indicator flashes. Otherwise,
the battery pack loses its ability to
fully recharge.
• If the LOW BATT indicator does not
light and the phone does not work,
recharge the battery pack. (The bat-
tery power might be too low to light
the indicator.)
• If you are not going to use your
phone for an extended period of
time, disconnect the battery pack.
This increases the battery pack’s
usable life.
• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When the bat-
tery pack loses its ability to fully re-
charge, order a replacement battery
pack from your local RadioShack
store (see “Replacing the Battery
Pack” on Page 21).
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
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
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
(pulse).
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SETTING THE RINGER’S
TONE AND VOLUME
You can set four ringer tones and a high
and low volume for each.
To change the tone, lift the handset and
press FLASH. Then, enter the ringer
tone number (1–4) using the number
keys. The selected tone sounds briefly.
To hear and change the ringer volume
setting, press VOL s or t.
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OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING
CALLS
To make a call, lift the handset and
press
TALK. The TALK indicator on the
handset and the IN USE indicator on the
base light. When you hear a dial tone,
dial the number.
To answer a call, simply lift the handset
from the base. If the handset is away
from the base, you can press any key to
answer a call.
The ET-1104 scans 20 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.
Note: If the handset is too far from the
base, the channel might not be clear.
Move closer to the base and try making
the call again.
To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press TALK.
Note: If you press TALK to hang up and
the phone does not disconnect, press
TALK again while holding the handset
closer to the base, or place the handset
on the base.
SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME
You can choose one of four volume set-
tings for the handset. To change the vol-
ume, press VOL s or t during a call.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di-
aled. When you hear a dial tone, simply
press REDIAL.
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 16.
• The redial memory does not store a
flash entry or any digits you press
after FLASH (see “Using Flash” on
Page 14).
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USING MUTE
To talk to someone in the room without
the person on the other end of the
phone line hearing your conversation,
press
MUTE. The MUTE indicator flash-
es.
Press MUTE again to resume your
phone conversation.
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 following
these steps.
1. Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P
(pulse).
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 re-
sets to the pulse mode.
M1
M2 M3 M4
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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, press PAGE on the
base. The handset beeps for about 15
seconds. To stop the beeping sooner,
press TALK on the handset twice or
PAGE
on the base.
Notes:
• Make sure you press TALK twice to
stop the handset from beeping. If
you press TALK only once, you get a
dial tone.
• If you receive a call while the page
is sounding, the handset stops
beeping and starts ringing.
MEMORY DIALING
The ET-1104 can store four telephone
numbers in speed dial memory, and you
can dial these numbers by pressing a
single button. You can also store up to
20 more numbers that you can dial by
entering a two-digit memory location
number.
Storing a Number in Memory
Note: An error tone sounds and the
phone exits the storing process if you
wait more than 30 seconds between
each key press.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press MEM. The TALK/MUTE LOW
BATT indicator blinks.
3. Enter the number and any tone
mode changes or pause entries
(see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 16).
Notes:
Each number you store can be up to
16 digits long.
If you try to enter more than 16 dig-
its, the phone sounds an error tone
and exits the storing process. Start
over at Step 2.
Each tone or pause entry uses one
digit of memory.
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4. To assign the number to a speed di-
al button, press MEM, then press a
speed dial button (M1–M4).
To store the number in a standard
memory location, press MEM, then
enter the two-digit memory location
number (01–20).
The handset sounds a long beep 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 directory stick-
er. (Use a pencil in case you need to
change the number later.) Peel the
backing off the sticker and attach it
to the phone.
To replace a stored number, simply store
a new one in its place.
To delete a stored number, lift the hand-
set and press MEM twice, then enter the
memory location number (01–20) or
press the speed dial button (M1–M4) you
want to clear. The handset sounds a
long beep to signal that the memory lo-
cation is clear.
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 should also store
a pause after the access code to allow
the outside line time to connect. To en-
ter a 2-second pause, press PAUSE. For
a longer pause, press PAUSE additional
times.
Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number assigned to a speed
dial button, simply press the button (M1–
M4) for the number you want to dial.
(You do not need to press TALK first.)
M1
M2 M3 M4
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To dial a number stored in a standard
memory location, press TALK. When
you hear a dial tone, press MEM and en-
ter the two-digit memory location num-
ber for the number you want to dial.
Note: If you select an invalid memory lo-
cation (for example 3 instead of 03), the
phone sounds an error tone. Press MEM
again and re-enter the memory location
number.
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 lo-
cation.
Dial the service’s main number first.
Then, at the appropriate place in the
call, press the memory location button
(M1–M4), or press MEM and enter the
memory location number (01–20), for
the stored information.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart-
ment, 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 talk with hands-free convenience
using an optional headset that has a 3/32-
inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact your local
RadioShack store for a suitable headset.
To connect the headset, open the rub-
ber cover marked on the side of the
handset, then insert the headset’s plug
into the jack.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and micro-
phone.
•VOL on the handset also controls
the connected headset’s volume.
• 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) to
hang the handset on your belt for greater
convenience.
When you finish using the headset, dis-
connect it 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 ET-1104, but if you do, the fol-
lowing suggestions might help.
Problem Suggestion
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 pack in the handset
is charged.
Return the handset to the base for a few
seconds to reset the security access-pro-
tection code.
The handset stops working or works
poorly during a call. Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical
position.
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is
charged. (If the battery pack power is too
low, it does not have enough power to light
the LOW BATT indicator.)
Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on
the same line. Hang up the other phone.
Severe noise interference. Keep the handset and base away from
computers, remote control toys, wireless
microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,
room monitors, fluorescent lights, and elec-
trical appliances.
Move to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
Hang up and redial the number.
The phone cannot be operated at a
useful distance from the base
because the signal becomes weak or
noisy (handset’s range has
decreased).
Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical
position.
Be sure neither the handset or base
antenna is touching a metal surface.
Recharge the battery pack.
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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 ET-1104 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
The handset battery pack does not
charge. Check the charging contacts on the hand- set and base. If they are dirty, clean them
with a pencil eraser.
Be sure the battery pack is properly con-
nected.
Be sure the handset is properly seated on
the base.
Handset does not ring or receive a
page. Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical position.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Move the base away from other electrical
devices.
Recharge the battery pack.
Problem Suggestion
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your ET-1104 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone is an example
of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for
your ET-1104 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the ET-1104 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the ET-1104 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the ET-1104 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the ET-1104 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the ET-1104 to work improperly.
Use a battery pack of the required size and recommended type. Batter-
ies can leak chemicals that damage your ET-1104’s electronic parts.
Wipe the ET-1104 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the ET-1104.
Modifying or tampering with the ET-1104’s internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and might invalidate it’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If
your ET-1104 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 ET-1104 until you have resolved the problem.
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