Radio Shack ET-926 User manual

Cat. No. 43-1096
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-926
900-MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Cordless Phone
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FEATURES
© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Your RadioShack ET-926 900-MHz
Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless
Phone uses the most advanced cord-
less telephone technology to give you
superior audio quality and extended
range.
Its features include:
Spread Spectrum Technolo
gy
—
spreads signals out over several fre-
quencies rather than locking onto just
one.
900-MHz Operation — provides less
interference, clearer sound, and longer
range than many other cordless
phones (over twice the range of 46/49-
MHz cordless phones).
20 Channels — automatically selects
a clear channel when you make or an-
swer a call.
Securit
y
Access-Protection Code —
automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from using your phone
line while the handset is off the base.
Redial — lets you quickly redial the
last number dialed.
20-Number Memor
y
Dialin
g
— lets
you store up to 20 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 se-
lect from eight tone/volume settings.
Tone/Pulse Dialin
g
— you can use
this phone with either type of service.
Quick Talk — lets you answer a call
by just 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.
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 ET-926. 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.
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 .................................................... 8
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack .................................................. 10
Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 11
Setting the Ringer Tone/Volume .................................................................... 12
Using the Belt Clip ......................................................................................... 12
Operation ............................................................................................................ 13
Making and Receiving Calls .......................................................................... 13
Setting the Handset Volume .......................................................................... 13
Using Redial .................................................................................................. 13
Using Flash .................................................................................................... 14
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................ 14
Paging ........................................................................................................... 14
Memory Dialing .............................................................................................. 15
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 15
Entering a Pause .................................................................................... 16
Dialing a Memory Number ...................................................................... 16
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers .............................................................. 16
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 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
SELECTING A
LOCATION
You can place the ET-926’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-926. Use only the supplied
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.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
6. Lift the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
Strain Relief
Slot
Mounting the Base on a
Wall Plate
1. Insert the two catches at the top of
the bracket into the upper slots on
the bottom of the base. Then
press the two latches on the sides
of the bracket into the lower slots.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the back of the base.
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3. Route the modular cord through
the wide right groove on the bot-
tom of the bracket.
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack
on the back of the base.
AC ADAPTOR
DC IN 9V
PULSE-TONE TEL LINE
5. Route the adapter’s cord through
the narrow groove on the bottom
of the bracket.
6. Plug the short modular cord into
the wall plate jack, press the
excess cord into the slot in the
center of the bracket, then align
the bracket’s keyhole slots with
the wall plate studs and slide the
base downward to secure it.
7. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
AC ADAPTOR
DC IN 9V
PULSE-TONE TEL LINE
AC ADAPTOR
DC IN 9V
PULSE-TONE
TEL LINE
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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 35/16
inches apart. Then
thread a screw into
each hole, letting the
heads extend about
3/16 inch from the
wall.
2. Insert the two catches at the top of
the bracket into the upper slots on
the bottom of the base. Then
press the two latches on the sides
of the bracket into the lower slots.
3/16
35/16
3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE
jack on the back of the base.
4. Route the modular cord through
the wide right groove on the bot-
tom of the bracket.
AC ADAPTOR
DC IN 9V
PULSE-TONE
TEL LINE
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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.
AC ADAPTOR
DC IN 9V
PULSE-TONE
TEL LINE
7. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the
base downward to secure it.
8. Plug the modular cord into a mod-
ular phone line jack.
9. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
10. Lift the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
AC ADAPTOR
DC IN 9V
PULSE-TONE
TEL LINE
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CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK
The ET-926 comes with a recharge-
able nickel-cadmium battery pack in
the handset. Before using your phone,
you must connect the battery pack,
then charge it for about 14 hours.
1. Slide the cover in the direction of
the arrow to remove it.
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. Replace the battery pack inside
the compartment and refasten the
retainer strap.
4. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset upright on the base if you
placed the ET-926 on a desk top, or
hang the handset on the holder if you
mounted it on a wall. The In Use/
Charge indicator on the base lights.
When the handset beeps and the Talk/
Batt Low indicator on the handset
flashes, recharge the battery pack.
Notes:
• If the In Use/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.
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• 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.
Note: The security code is not lost
even if the battery pack is com-
pletely discharged.
• 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 16 seconds and the Talk/Batt
Low indicator flashes. Recharge
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 21).
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
Set PULSE-TONE on 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 PULSE-TONE to 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 PULSE-
TONE set to TONE.
If the dial tone continues, you
have pulse service. Set PULSE-
TONE to PULSE.
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SETTING THE RINGER
TONE/VOLUME
You can select one of eight different
ringer tone/volume settings — four
tones, with high/low volume for each
— while the phone is not in use.
To hear and change the ringer volume
setting,
press Volume s or t.
To change the tone,
press Flash then
enter the ringer tone number (1–4) us-
ing the number keys.
USING THE BELT CLIP
You can carry around the handset on
your belt. Carefully remove the lid on
top of the handset and attach the sup-
plied belt clip.
To remove the belt clip, press the lever
and pull out the clip.
Lever
Belt
Clip
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OPERATION
MAKING AND
RECEIVING CALLS
To make a call, lift the handset and
press
Talk. To answer a call, simply lift
the handset from the base (or, if the
handset is away from the base, press
any key.) The Talk/Batt Low indicator
on the handset and the In Use/Charge
indicator on the base light.
The ET-926 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 mak-
ing the call again.
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.
SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME
To change the volume you hear
through the handset to one of eight
settings, press Volume sor t during a
call.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di-
aled. When you hear a dial tone, sim-
ply 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 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 PULSE-TONE is set to
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
resets to the pulse mode.
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 14 sec-
onds. To stop it from beeping sooner,
press Talk on the handset twice or
Page
on the base.
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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
You can store up to 20 numbers in
memory, then dial a stored number by
pressing a two-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 storing process if you
wait more than 30 seconds between
each key press.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press Mem. The Talk/Batt Low
indicator blinks.
3. Enter the number and any Tone/
mode changes or Pause
entries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 16).
Notes:
• Each Tone/ or Pause entry
uses one digit of memory.
• If you try to enter more than 16
digits, the phone sounds an
error tone and exits the storing
process. Start over at Step 2.
4. Press Mem again, then enter the
two-digit memory location num-
ber (01–20) where you want to
store the number. The handset
beeps twice to indicate that the
number is stored.
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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.) Then attach the sticker to
the phone.
To change a stored number, simply
store a new number in its place. Or, lift
the handset and press Mem twice,
then press the memory location num-
ber (01–20) you want to clear. The
handset beeps twice to signal that the
memory location 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 enter a 2-second pause,
press Pause. For a longer pause,
press Pause additional times.
Dialing a Memory Number
To dial a number stored in memory, lift
the handset and press Talk. The Talk/
Batt Low indicator lights and you hear
the dial tone. Press Mem and enter the
memory location number for the num-
ber you want to dial.
Note: If you select an invalid memory
location (for example 3 0 instead of 0
3), the phone sounds an error tone. Try
again.
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.
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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.
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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. Hang up the other
phone.
Severe noise interference. Keep the handset away from comput-
ers, remote control toys, wireless micro-
phones, alarm systems, intercoms,
room monitors, fluorescent lights, and
electrical 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.
Return the handset to the base to
recharge 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
connected, and the battery pack is
charged.
The handset battery pack does not
charge. Check the charging contacts on the handset 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.
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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 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 electri-
cal devices.
Return the handset to the base to
recharge the battery pack.
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 Talk/Batt Low indicator.)
Problem Suggestion
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your ET-926 900-MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone 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 ET-926 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the ET-926 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the ET-926 to work improperly.
Use and store the ET-926 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the ET-926 away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-
ture wear of parts.
Wipe the ET-926 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-926.
Modifying or tampering with the ET-926’s internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and might invalidate your ET-926’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your ET-926 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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