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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

Problem

Suggestion

Low volume or unusual sounds.

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

Phone does not work or works 
poorly.

Check that the appropriate LINE button is 
pressed. 

Check the 

TONE

/

PULSE

 setting. 

Check the phone line connection.

Check the AC adapter connection.

The call is too noisy (static or inter-
ference).

Hang up and redial the number.

Both red line indicators are lit, but 
there is no dial tone on either line.

Check that the modular cord is properly con-
nected well at both ends.

The phone’s light indicators do not 
work, but phone line works properly.

Check that AC adapter cord is properly con-
nected to your outlet and to the phone.

The red line indicator on Line 2 
lights steadily even though there is 
only one line connected to the 
phone.

Check that the 

L1

 

L1/L2

 switch on the bottom 

of the base is set to 

L1

.

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Summary of Contents for ET-294

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 633 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 294 Amplified 2 Line Trim Phone 43 633 fm Page 1 Friday August 13 1999 10 34 AM...

Page 2: ...conversation Lighted Keypad makes it easy to dial a number in a darkened room Hold lets you put a call on hold on one or both lines Ringer Controls let you turn off the ringer or control its volume fo...

Page 3: ...The REN is on the bottom of your telephone s base If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line add up all of the RENs If the total is more than five your telephones might not ring In...

Page 4: ...ing the Dialing Mode 11 Setting the Ringer HI LO OFF Switch 11 Confirming the Line Numbers 12 Operation 13 Putting a Call On Hold 13 Using Reset 13 Adjusting the Handset s Volume 14 Using Redial 14 Us...

Page 5: ...wo line coupler such as Cat No 279 401 Coupler Notes The line that connects the phone jack to the telephone company wir ing must be twisted pair cable Oth erwise you might experience interference cros...

Page 6: ...and has a barrel plug which properly fits the telephone s jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the ET 294 or the adapter 4 Plug the modular cord s other end into...

Page 7: ...the base 3 Plug the short modular cord s other end into the 2 line wall plate jack Then align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it 4 Plug the ad...

Page 8: ...e then route the modular cord downward through the groove 3 Insert the supplied power adapter s barrel plug into the jack on the back of the base then route the adapter cord through the strain relief...

Page 9: ...ad just the line status indicators See Connecting the Handset Cord on Page 9 and Adjusting the Line Status Indicators on Page 10 CONNECTING THE HANDSET CORD Plug one end of the supplied coiled cord in...

Page 10: ...tment dials 2 Lift the handset and press LINE 1 3 Insert the supplied screwdriver into the L1 dial on the bottom of the base and rotate the dial clockwise until it stops The red indicator on LINE 1 li...

Page 11: ...that line has tone service If the dial tone continues that line has pulse service 5 Press LINE 2 then repeat Steps 3 and 4 6 If you have pulse service on either line set TONE PULSE to PULSE If you hav...

Page 12: ...ine 1 Note If you have Call Forwarding Roll over or Hunt service from your phone company ask someone to call one of the phone numbers from a third phone line and note which green indicator flashes Use...

Page 13: ...s but the line status indicators will not work PUTTING A CALL ON HOLD Placing a call on hold lets you hang up the handset or use the other phone line without disconnecting the first call To place a ca...

Page 14: ...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 services by following these steps 1 Be sure TONE PU...

Page 15: ...andset To disconnect one line and continue talking on the other press the button for the line you want to talk on USING THE PHONE NUMBER INDEX CARD The phone number index card on the base provides a c...

Page 16: ...the appropriate LINE button is pressed Check the TONE PULSE setting Check the phone line connection Check the AC adapter connection The call is too noisy static or inter ference Hang up and redial th...

Page 17: ...premature wear of parts Handle the ET 294 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the ET 294 to work improperly Wipe the ET 294 with a damp cloth occasionall...

Page 18: ...ne whether your phone is causing the interference turn off your phone If the interference goes away your phone is causing the interfer ence Try to eliminate the interference by Moving your phone away...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES 43 633 fm Page 19 Friday August 13 1999 10 34 AM...

Page 20: ...arranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect...

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