Radio Shack ET-531 Owner'S Manual Download

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Cat. No. 43-1031

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

ET-531

10-Channel Cordless Telephone

with 10-Memory Speed Dialing

43-1031.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:24 AM

Summary of Contents for ET-531

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1031 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 531 10 Channel Cordless Telephone with 10 Memory Speed Dialing 43 1031 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 9 24 AM...

Page 2: ...off the base Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special phone services such as call waiting Redial quickly redials the last num ber dialed with the touch of a button Touch Tone...

Page 3: ...ATION We have designed your telephone to conform to federal regulations and you can connect it to most telephone lines However each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone...

Page 4: ...all 11 Using the Handset at the Base 11 Using the Handset Away from the Base 11 Reducing Interference 12 Redial 12 Using Flash 12 Using Tone Services with a Service Number 13 Using Page 13 Memory Dial...

Page 5: ...You can place your phone on a desk shelf or table or mount it on a wall Select a location that is Near an AC outlet Near a telephone line jack Out of the way of normal activities Away from fluorescen...

Page 6: ...Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the 12VDC jack on the back of the base 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 5 Place the handset upright over the charging contacts on the top...

Page 7: ...acket s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it 8 Carefully place the handset in the cradle at the top of the base and make sure it is secure Note If you later...

Page 8: ...into the 12VDC jack on the back of the base Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 6 Plug the modular cord into a mod ular phone line jack 7 Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws a...

Page 9: ...ry that has been completely discharged If this happens be sure RINGER ON OFF is set to ON Then return the handset to the cradle for 5 seconds This resets the security access code If the CHARGE indicat...

Page 10: ...ING THE RINGER ON OFF To turn off the ringer set RINGER ON OFF on the handset to OFF To turn on the ringer set it to ON Note With the handset s ringer off you can still make and receive calls us ing t...

Page 11: ...just lift the handset from the base To make a call lift the handset from the base and press TALK so the IN USE indicator lights To disconnect a call replace the hand set on the base Using the Handset...

Page 12: ...t include a TONE entry see Using Tone Services with a Service Number USING FLASH Use FLASH on the handset to perform the switchhook operation for special services such as call waiting For example if y...

Page 13: ...4 When you complete the call place the handset 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...

Page 14: ...nt to store the number A long beep sounds The phone number is now stored in memory 6 Remove the plastic covering from the handset s index card with a small pointed object such as the end of a straight...

Page 15: ...tor lights When you hear a dial tone press MEMORY and then press the memory location number where the phone number is stored The phone dials the stored number Chain Dialing Service Numbers When callin...

Page 16: ...rtically Return the handset to the cradle for 5 sec onds and then try again Check the handset and base s charging con tacts If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Volume drops or you hear u...

Page 17: ...to ON to ring Telephone company might be using unusual ringing methods Your telephone is designed for standard straight line bridged ringing Can receive calls but can not make calls Set the TONE PULS...

Page 18: ...tremes can shorten 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 occa...

Page 19: ...ust 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 migh...

Page 20: ...franchisees and dealers Within this period bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable...