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Cat. No. 43-1021

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

ET-521

25-Channel Cordless Telephone

with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID

43-1021.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:14 AM

Summary of Contents for ET-521

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1021 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 521 25 Channel Cordless Telephone with Caller ID Call Waiting ID 43 1021 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 9 14 AM...

Page 2: ...e convenience while you use the phone VIP Memory alerts you with a distinc tive ring when someone you have added to the VIP list calls 20 Number Memory Dialing lets you store 20 numbers in memory for...

Page 3: ...t subscribe to the services Where Caller ID is offered one or more of the following options are generally available Caller s number only Caller s name only Caller s name and number For the ET 521 s Ca...

Page 4: ...nce This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless phone 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 t...

Page 5: ...ng Redial 19 Using Flash 19 Using Hold 20 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 20 Using Page Intercom 20 Memory Dialing 21 Storing a Number and Name in Memory 21 Entering a Pause 23 Recalling Numbers S...

Page 6: ...6 Care and Maintenance 32 Replacing the Battery Pack 33 The FCC Wants You to Know 34 Lightning 34 43 1021 fm Page 6 Tuesday August 17 1999 9 14 AM...

Page 7: ...specifically for your ET 521 Use only the supplied adapter Note Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack If your phone line jack is not a modu lar jack you can update the wir...

Page 8: ...hrough the strain relief slot on the bottom of the base 5 Insert the tabs on the narrow end of the bracket into both slots on the bottom of the base as shown and push the tabs on the wide end of the b...

Page 9: ...the bracket 2 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the phone jack on the back of the base 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base 4...

Page 10: ...n the wide end of the bracket into the lower slots on the bottom of the base 7 Plug the short modular cord s other end into the wall plate jack align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs...

Page 11: ...from the wall 2 Remove the bracket by holding in both tabs and gently pulling out the wide end of the bracket 3 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the phone jack on the back of the b...

Page 12: ...tabs on the wide end of the bracket into the low er slots on the bottom of the base 7 Align the base s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it 8 Plug the adapte...

Page 13: ...place the cover To charge the battery pack simply place the handset on the base The CHARGE indicator on the base lights Note You can place the handset on the base face up or face down Recharge the bat...

Page 14: ...u cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery pack About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until ap pears Otherwise the battery...

Page 15: ...e Leave T P set to T If the dial tone continues you have pulse service Set T P to P SELECTING THE LANGUAGE The ET 521 comes set to display all Call er ID messages in English but if you want it to disp...

Page 16: ...ile setting the area code press DELETE and re enter the area code SETTING THE RINGERS You can easily set the handset and base ringers to fit your personal needs Notes Even with the base and handset ri...

Page 17: ...change the ringer type 4 Press SETUP to complete the set ting If you turned off the ringer Ringer OFF appears for about 12 seconds Turning the Base Ringer On or Off To have the base ring when a call...

Page 18: ...call place the handset on the base or press TALK The TALK and IN USE indicators turn off Notes If you press TALK to hang up and the phone does not disconnect move closer to the base then press TALK ag...

Page 19: ...e handset and press TALK When you hear the dial tone press REDIAL The number appears on the display as the phone dials it Notes The redial memory holds up to 24 digits so you can redial long distance...

Page 20: ...till use these special tone services by following these steps 1 Be sure T P is set to P 2 Dial the service s main number 3 When the service answers press Q appears Any additional num bers you dial are...

Page 21: ...To end the intercom conversation press INTCM MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 20 phone numbers and names in memory then dial a stored number by pressing a two digit memory location number Each stor...

Page 22: ...nter the same letter twice in a row or enter a blank space press to move the cursor to the next character position then enter the desired letter Notes If you enter a wrong letter press or to move the...

Page 23: ...ion number The stored phone number appears Or to scroll through all of the memo ry locations repeatedly press RE VIEW s or t until the desired number appears Note TOP OF LIST or END OF LIST appears wh...

Page 24: ...n the line to explain the reason for your call Deleting Information in a Single Memory Location 1 Recall the memory location contain ing the information you want to delete 2 Press DELETE Clear and DEL...

Page 25: ...sounds distinctive rings after the first ring to alert you To place a phone number on the VIP Call list first recall the phone number from a memory location then press SETUP appears marking the phone...

Page 26: ...and the call record and NEW appear for 15 seconds then the display blanks out If you subscribe to your phone compa ny s message waiting service your sys tem informs you when you have a message waitin...

Page 27: ...l waiting Appel en attente Llamada en espera Appears briefly to indicate incoming call information while you are on the phone The Caller ID information appears Out of area Hors de zone No area Appears...

Page 28: ...1 dials the displayed phone number If the phone number s area code does not match the area code you stored the system automatically di als a 1 before dialing the displayed area code and 7 digit phone...

Page 29: ...k on the top of the handset Notes Connecting a headset disconnects the handset s earpiece and micro phone If you place the handset on the base to recharge it while the headset is connected be sure the...

Page 30: ...not place the base near appliances or large metal objects Keep the handset away from interference sources such as computers remote con trol toys wireless alarm systems wireless intercoms and room moni...

Page 31: ...al RadioShack store for assistance Receiver sound flutters or fades Be sure the battery pack is charged Fully extend and raise the base s antenna to a vertical position Move the handset closer to the...

Page 32: ...n 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...

Page 33: ...cket and place the bat tery pack into the compartment 4 Replace the cover Cautions You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type with the proper connector Do not dispose of the bat...

Page 34: ...ng the interfer ence Try to eliminate the interference by Moving your phone away from the receiver Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver Con...

Page 35: ...35 NOTES 43 1021 fm Page 35 Tuesday August 17 1999 9 14 AM...

Page 36: ...rranty 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 b...

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