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Turning On/Off the Ringer

The ET-908’s handset is preset to ring
when a call comes in. To turn off the
ringer, follow these steps.

1. Press 

PROG

. The indicator above

TALK

 flashes.

2. Press 

#

, then 

5

.

Note: If the indicator above 

TALK

turns off before you complete this
step, press 

PROG

 again then

repeat this step.

3. Press 

#

 again. The ringer is now

turned off.

To turn the handset’s ringer on again,
simply follow the steps in “Checking/
Setting the Ringer Type” on Page 13
and select the desired ringer type.

Notes:

• If you turn off the ringer, you can

still make calls normally and you
can still answer calls if you hear
another phone on that same line
ring (see “Operation” on Page 15).

• If the handset’s ringer is turned on

and you press 

OFF

 while the

handset is ringing, the handset’s
ringer turns off for that call only,
then it automatically turns on
about 5 seconds after the call
ends. See “Making/Answering
Calls” on Page 15.

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Summary of Contents for ET-908

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1083 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10 Number Speed Dialing 43 1083 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM...

Page 2: ...t in terference each time you make or receive a call and lets you change the channel during a call Out of Range Signal the handset beeps to let you know when you move out of the base s operating range...

Page 3: ...failure For your records we recommend you record the phone s serial number in the space below The number is located on the bottom of the base Serial Number Warning To prevent fire or shock haz ard do...

Page 4: ...the line FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are on the label on...

Page 5: ...15 Making Answering Calls 15 Using REDIAL 16 Using HOLD 16 Using PRIVACY 16 Using FLASH 17 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 17 Using PAGE 17 Changing Channels 18 Using Memory Dialing 18 Storing a...

Page 6: ...f using jacks and adapters available at your lo cal Radio Shack store Or you can let the phone company update the wiring for you Notes The phone company charges for the installation of the necessary j...

Page 7: ...of the bracket Mounting on a Wall Plate 1 Press the ET 908 s AC cord under the recessed clip directly below it on the bottom of the phone 2 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TO...

Page 8: ...ure 6 Press up on the handset holder to remove it turn it over so its tabbed edge faces up then press it back down into its slot on the base 7 Plug the ET 908 s AC cord into a standard AC outlet The P...

Page 9: ...the screw s head extends about 1 4 inch from the wall 3 Press the ET 908 s AC cord under the recessed clip directly below it on the bottom of the phone 4 Plug one end of the supplied 7 foot modular co...

Page 10: ...re 8 Press up on the handset holder to remove it turn it over so its tabbed edge faces up then press it back down into its slot on the base 9 Plug the ET 908 s AC cord into a standard AC outlet The PO...

Page 11: ...he phone uses one recharge able nickel cadmium battery pack At the end of the battery s useful life it must be recycled or disposed of prop erly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste mana...

Page 12: ...attery pack at any time but you must be sure to re charge the battery pack when the handset s PRIVACY LOW BATT indi cator lights If the battery pack will not hold a charge replace it We recommend you...

Page 13: ...ype 1 To check or change the ringer type follow these steps 1 Press PROG The indicator above TALK flashes 2 Within 30 seconds press then press 1 4 one key after the other to hear the different ringer...

Page 14: ...on again simply follow the steps in Checking Setting the Ringer Type on Page 13 and select the desired ringer type Notes If you turn off the ringer you can still make calls normally and you can still...

Page 15: ...base and the TALK indicator on the handset flash when you receive a call and light steadily while the handset is in use If the handset s ringer is turned on and you press OFF while the handset is rin...

Page 16: ...ick up the handset to take the call off hold USING PRIVACY To talk to someone else in the room without the person on the other end of the phone line hearing your conversa tion press and release PRIVAC...

Page 17: ...ng The phone automatically returns to pulse dialing when you end the call USING PAGE To send a page from the base to the handset press and release PAGE on the base The handset sounds five dis tinctive...

Page 18: ...t the press of a few buttons Note Each phone number can be up to 16 digits long Storing a Number in Memory Note You must complete Steps 1 3 within 30 seconds of each other If you do not the ET 908 sou...

Page 19: ...t Steps 1 4 and skip Step 3 Write the memory location num ber and name associated with each stored phone number on the memory dialing card We recom mend you use a pencil in case you want to change the...

Page 20: ...te long distance or bank by phone When calling special services dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEM and the number for the memory location where th...

Page 21: ...see Out of Range Indications on Page 23 Move the handset closer to the base or relocate the base Keep the handset away from com puters remote control toys wire less microphones alarm systems intercoms...

Page 22: ...raser Handset doesn t ring or receive a page The battery pack might be weak Charge the battery pack on the base for 15 24 hours Be sure the handset s ringer is turned on Adjust the base s antenna so i...

Page 23: ...indica tor turns off and the handset stops beeping Out of Range with a Call in Progress If you move the handset out of the base s range while a call is in progress the handset s CH indicator lights st...

Page 24: ...shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries 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 clot...

Page 25: ...onable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equip ment might cause TV or radio interfer ence even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you...

Page 26: ...26 NOTES 43 1083 fm Page 26 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM...

Page 27: ...27 43 1083 fm Page 27 Tuesday August 17 1999 2 17 PM...

Page 28: ...liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or pr...

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