Radio Shack RT-551 User Manual Download

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Cat. No. 43-1051

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

ET-551

25-Channel

Cordless Phone

with 10-Number Memory

43-1051.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:08 PM

Summary of Contents for RT-551

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1051 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 551 25 Channel Cordless Phone with 10 Number Memory 43 1051 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM...

Page 2: ...ur phone line while the handset is off the base COM LOK ensures that other cordless phone users cannot use your phone line when the handset is on the base Redial lets you quickly redial the last numbe...

Page 3: ...aw as the device s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN is shown 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...

Page 4: ...Setting the Volume 11 Operation 12 Making and Receiving Calls 12 Changing the Channel 12 Using Redial 12 Using Flash 13 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 13 Paging 14 Memory Dialing 14 Storing a Num...

Page 5: ...ts 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 provide...

Page 6: ...the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base T P DC 12V LINE T P DC 12V LINE Strain Relief Slot 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 5 Plug the modular cord s other en...

Page 7: ...ot on top of the base 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 5 Plug the short modular cord s other end into the wall plate jack then align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and...

Page 8: ...f the supplied short modular cord into the LINE jack on the back of the base 3 Insert the supplied power adapter s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base 5 16 315 16 T P DC 12V LINE...

Page 9: ...ble nickel cadmium battery pack Be fore using your phone you must connect the battery pack then charge it for about 24 hours Follow these steps to charge the bat tery pack 1 Press down and slide off t...

Page 10: ...k recharge the battery pack The battery voltage might be too low to light the indicator If the battery pack gets weak dur ing a call the handset sounds three beeps every 30 seconds and the LOW BATT in...

Page 11: ...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 T P DC 1...

Page 12: ...dset closer to the base TALK FLASH REDIAL MEMORY CHANNEL ABC DEF 1 2 3 CHANGING THE CHANNEL The ET 551 finds a clear channel for each call but if you notice interference during a call you can press CH...

Page 13: ...NNEL ABC DEF 1 2 3 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 follo...

Page 14: ...Storing a Number in Memory Note An error tone sounds and the phone exits the programming mode if you wait more than about 6 seconds between each key press or enter more than 16 digits 1 Press MEMORY...

Page 15: ...e For a longer pause press REDIAL ad ditional times Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in memory press TALK When you hear a dial tone press MEMORY and enter the memory location number for...

Page 16: ...turn off the source of the interference The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal be comes weak or noisy hand set s range has decreased Fully extend the base s...

Page 17: ...during a call Move the handset closer to the base Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position Check the charging contacts on the handset and base If they are dirty clean them...

Page 18: ...can 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...

Page 19: ...one numbers stored in memory try to install and be gin charging the new battery pack within about 2 minutes 1 Press down and slide off the handset s battery compartment cover as shown 2 Gently pull ou...

Page 20: ...pany can make changes to its lines equipment opera tions or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take...

Page 21: ...rotection meets or exceeds FCC requirements However lightning striking the tele phone or power lines can damage your telephone Lightning damage is not common Nevertheless if you live in an area that h...

Page 22: ...22 NOTES 43 1051 fm Page 22 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM...

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Page 24: ...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...