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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 ET-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: ...our 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 number dialed Page lets you send a paging signal from the base to the handset to page someone or locate the handset if you misplace it Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special pho...

Page 3: ...raw 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 than five your phones might not ring In rural ar eas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT This telephone com...

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 Number in Memory 14 Entering a Pause 15 Dialing a Memory Number 15 Chain Dialing Service Numbers 15 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 15 Troubleshooting 16 Care and Maintenance 18 Replacing the Battery P...

Page 5: ...ets 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 provides the best performance Caution The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your ET 551 Use only the supplied adapter Notes Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone li...

Page 6: ...e 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 end into a modular phone line jack 6 Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate 1 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the LIN...

Page 7: ...lot 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 slide the base downward to secure it 6 Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position T P DC 12V LINE Groove Strain Relief Slot LINE RINGER OFF ON 43 1051 fm Page 7 Tuesday Augus...

Page 8: ...of 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 T P DC 12V LINE 4 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base 5 Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it 6 Plug the ada...

Page 9: ...able 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 the handset s battery compartment cover as shown 2 Insert the battery pack s connec tor into the phone s socket The plug fits only one way 3 Replace the cover 43 1051 fm Page 9 Tuesday August 17 1999 ...

Page 10: ...rk 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 indicator flash es for 2 minutes After 2 minutes the phone automatically discon nects If this happens you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery pack About every 30 days f...

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 12V LINE If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave T P set to T If the dial tone continues you have pulse service Set T P to P TURNING THE RINGER ON OR OFF To turn off the ringer set RI...

Page 12: ...ndset 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 CHANNEL to find a clearer channel The ET 551 changes to a different channel each time you press CHAN NEL Note If the handset is too far from the base the channel might not change Move closer to the bas...

Page 13: ...ANNEL 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 follow ing these steps 1 Be sure T P is set to P 2 Press TALK 3 When you hear the dial tone dial the service s main number 4 When you want to send tone sig nals press Any additional numbers you dial are s...

Page 14: ...r 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 The TALK indica tor flashes 2 Enter the phone number and any tone and pause entries see Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line on Page 13 and Entering a Pause on Page 15 Note Each tone or pause entry us...

Page 15: ...se 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 the num ber you want to dial Chain Dialing Service Numbers When calling special services such as alternate long distance or bank by phone dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate...

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 antenna in a vertical po sition Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal sur face Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack The phone does not work or works poorly Be sure the b...

Page 17: ...y 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 with a pencil eraser Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged If the battery power is too low it does not have enough power to light the LOW BATT indicator If the base loses power while the hand...

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 cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the phone Modifying or tampering with the phone s internal components can cause a...

Page 19: ...hone 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 out the battery connec tor to disconnect it then remove the battery pack 3 Insert a fresh battery pack and insert its connector into the socket inside the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover Cautio...

Page 20: ...mpany 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 the necessary steps to prevent in terruption of your telephone service Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your phone is causing th...

Page 21: ...protection 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 has severe electrical storms we sug gest you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage 43 1051 fm Page 21 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM ...

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Page 24: ...arranty 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 by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a...

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