43-1036.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM Cat. No. 43-1036/1049 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-1036.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-536 10 Channel/ ET-549 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Number Memory is designed to exacting standards that ensure reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Its features include: 10 Channels (ET-536) / 25 Channels (ET-549) — lets you change to a clearer channel during a call to reduce static interference. 10-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing.
43-1036.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM Important Note: Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your ET-536/ET-549. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure. Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
3-1036.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................ 5 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 5 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ............................................................... 5 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ...........................................................
43-1036.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk top 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 electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors • The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you want to mount it on a wall plate).
43-1036.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM 3. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base. Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate 1. Plug one end of a short modular cord (such as Cat. No. 279-390, not supplied) into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The POWER indicator on the base lights. 2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. 5.
43-1036.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM 3. Route the modular cord through the top groove and the adapter cord through both grooves on the bottom of the base. 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. Top Groove Both Grooves 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The POWER indicator on the base lights. 6.
43-1036.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall 4. Route the modular and adapter’s cords through both grooves on the bottom of the base. For this mounting method, you need two wood screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base. 1. Drill two holes 3 15/16 inches apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 5/16 inch from the wall. 5 /1 Both Grooves 3 15/16 Both Grooves 5 /1 2.
43-1036.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM 6. Plug the cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack. CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY The ET-536/ET-549 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery installed in the handset. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery then charge it for about 14 hours. 7. Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it. 1. Remove the screw on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the handset.
43-1036.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM The CHARGE indicator on the base lights. Recharge the battery when the BATT LOW indicator flashes. • Using a pencil eraser, clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month to make sure they are not dirty or tarnished. Notes: • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base, be sure the battery and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected.
43-1036.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM SETTING THE DIALING MODE 1. Lift the handset. If you hear a dial tone, press TALK to turn it off. Set P• •T on the back of the base for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test. 1. Set P• •T to T (tone). 2. Press RINGER. The phone sounds the current ringer tone and volume. 2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. 3. Press any number other than 0.
43-1036.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS CHANGING THE CHANNEL To make or answer a call, lift the handset. Or, if the handset is away from the cradle, press TALK. The BATT LOW indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base light. If you notice interference, static, or noise during a call, you can press CH (channel) to find a clearer channel. To end a call, place the handset on the cradle or press the handset’s TALK button.
43-1036.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM Notes: • The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial longdistance as well as local numbers. • The redial memory also holds pause entries. See “Entering a Pause” on Page 15. • The redial memory does not store a flash entry or any digits you press after FLASH (see “Using Flash.”). USING FLASH USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services, such as bankby-phone, require tone signals.
43-1036.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM PAGING Storing a Number in Memory To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use, press PAGE on the base. The handset beeps five times. Note: An error tone sounds and the phone exits the programming mode if you wait more than 20 seconds between each key press. 1. Lift the handset. If you hear a tone, press TALK to turn it off. 2. Press MEMO. The BATT LOW indicator blinks.
43-1036.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM 5. For each stored number, write the person’s or company’s name next to the appropriate location number on the supplied MEMORY directory sticker. (Use a pencil in case you want to change the number later.) Attach the sticker to the phone. To do so, press PAUSE . Each press enters a 2-second pause. For a longer pause, press PAUSE additional times. Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in memory, lift the handset from the cradle or press TALK.
43-1036.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Low volume or unusual sounds. Severe noise interference. Suggestion Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone. • Press CH to change the channel.
43-1036.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM Problem Handset does not ring or receive a page. Suggestion • The battery pack might be weak. Charge the battery. • Extend the base’s antenna vertically. • Move the handset closer to the base. • Move the base away from other electrical devices and sources of noise. The handset stops working or works poorly during a call. • Move the handset closer to the base. • Fully extend the base’s antenna, and place it in a vertical position.
43-1036.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-536 10 Channel/ET-549 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Number Memory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your cordless telephone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the phone gently and carefully.
43-1036.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY 2. Gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it, then remove the battery. If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Battery” on Page 9, the battery should last about one year. If the battery will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace the battery with a new 3.6 V, 300 mAh battery with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment.
43-1036.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
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43-1036.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:52 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store.