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OPERATION 

Your ET-543’s LCD display shows
telephone numbers as you dial them or
when you recall them from memory. It
shows the current channel number and
lets you know when battery power is
growing weak or the phone is out of
range of the base. The display also
shows indicators when you press

FLASH/DEL

 or 

PAUSE

.

MAKING/ANSWERING
A CALL

You can use your cordless telephone
in two ways: at the base or away from
the base.

Using the Handset
at the Base

You can use the handset at the base
like a regular corded telephone. Just
set 

POWER

 to 

ON

 and place the hand-

set in the cradle.

To answer a call, just lift the handset
from the base. 

To make a call, lift the handset from
the base and press 

TALK

 so the key-

pad and the CHARGE/TALK indicator
on the base light.

Note: 

CH 

and the currently used

channel number appear on the display.
This number might change when you
return the handset to the base.

To disconnect a call, replace the hand-
set on the base.

Using the Handset
Away from the Base

To make or answer a call, set 

POWER

to 

ON

 and press 

TALK

. The keypad

and CHARGE/TALK indicator light.

To disconnect a call, press 

TALK

 so

the keypad light and the CHARGE/
TALK

 

indicator turn off.

Notes:

CH

 

and the currently used channel

number appear on the display.

• To conserve battery power, you

can turn off the handset’s power
when you are not making or
answering a call. 

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Summary of Contents for ET-543

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1043 OWNER S MANUAL LCD Display 25 Channel Please read before using this equipment ET 543 Cordless Telephone 43 1043 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 10 36 AM...

Page 2: ...phone users cannot use your phone line while the handset is on the base Automatic Security Access Code changes each time you disconnect and restore power to the base to help pre vent other cordless ph...

Page 3: ...ordless telephone This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless telephone For your records we urge you to record the serial number of your phone in the space below The serial number is located on t...

Page 4: ...he line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five your phone might not ring In rural ar eas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device...

Page 5: ...rom the Base 9 Reducing Interference 10 Using Redial 10 Using FLASH DEL 10 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 11 Using Page 11 Memory Dialing 11 Storing a Number in Memory 12 Entering a Pause in a Me...

Page 6: ...he installation of the nec essary jacks The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C INSTALLING THE PHONE Follow these steps to install the base on a desk shelf or table 1 Plug one end of the...

Page 7: ...nd set on the cradle so the CHARGE TALK indicator lights and let the bat tery charge for about 15 hours When on the handset lights re charge the battery To avoid damage to the battery always recharge...

Page 8: ...en you press TALK This might also occur when you recharge a battery that has been completely discharged If this happens be sure the hand set is turned on then return the handset to the cradle for 5 se...

Page 9: ...lift the handset from the base To make a call lift the handset from the base and press TALK so the key pad and the CHARGE TALK indicator on the base light Note CH and the currently used channel numbe...

Page 10: ...dset from the base and press TALK again so the CHARGE TALK indicator lights and then press REDIAL The redialed num ber appears on the display The redial memory holds up to 80 dig its in the tone or pu...

Page 11: ...on the cradle or press TALK to disconnect the call The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode Note We recommend you not use RE DIAL to dial numbers that include a tone entry USING PAGE The PAGE...

Page 12: ...ppears on the display Notes The phone does not dial the number at this point If you enter a wrong digit press FLASH DEL to delete the last entered digit If you enter more than 16 digits the phone buzz...

Page 13: ...one before you can dial an outside number If your phone is connected to one of these systems you might want to enter a pause at the appropriate point when you store a phone number in memory At the app...

Page 14: ...handset s power on press MEMORY and the memory location number for the service s main number The numbers appear 2 Wait for the service to answer Note If you use pulse dialing to dial the service be su...

Page 15: ...attery is connected and charged Fully extend the base s antenna vertically Return the handset to the cradle for 10 seconds then try again Problem Volume drops or you hear unusual sounds Solution Someo...

Page 16: ...hone is designed for standard straight line bridged ringing Problem Can receive calls but cannot make calls Solutions Set TONE PULSE correctly for the type of service you have see Setting the Dialing...

Page 17: ...orten 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 k...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ntacting your local Ra dioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence the FCC requires that you stop using your phone LIGHTNING Your phone has built in protection cir cuits to reduc...

Page 20: ...le for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the prod uct or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or profit...

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