43-689.fm Page 1 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM Cat. No. 43-689 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-689.fm Page 2 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-689 900 MHz Two-Line Cordless Telephone uses the 900 MHz band, which means clear sound with less interference and greater range than 46/49 MHz cordless telephones. Its cordless operation lets you make or answer calls just about anywhere in your home or office. Its optional headset jack lets you connect a headset to the handset for handsfree conversation — perfect for when you are working in the yard or garage.
43-689.fm Page 3 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM Note: Your telephone operates on standard radio frequencies as allocated by the FCC. Even though the access protection code prevents unauthorized use of your phone line, it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequencies within a certain area to unintentionally intercept your conversations and/or cause interference. This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless phone.
3-689.fm Page 4 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is 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 areas, a total REN of three might impair ringer operation.
43-689.fm Page 5 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................... 6 Installing the Handset’s Antenna ........................................................................ 6 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 6 Mounting the Phone ..............................................................................
43-689.fm Page 6 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HANDSET’S ANTENNA Insert the antenna into the larger hole at the top of the handset, then screw in the antenna clockwise until it is secure. SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall.
43-689.fm Page 7 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM MOUNTING THE PHONE plied 2-line long modular cord into L2. On a Desk Top 1. Remove the base’s bracket by pressing both tabs on the wide end, then lifting off the bracket. If you have a single 1-line modular jack, plug one end of either supplied long modular cord into L1 OR L1/L2 to use line 1, or into L2 to use line 2. 3. Plug the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the phone’s base. 2.
43-689.fm Page 8 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM 5. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of the bracket into the lower slots on the base’s bottom, then push the tabs on the wide end of the bracket into the other slots until the bracket clicks securely into place. 6. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. On a Wall Plate 1. Remove the base’s bracket by pressing both tabs on the wide end, then lifting off the bracket. 2.
43-689.fm Page 9 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM If you need to connect a long modular cord to the L2 jack, remove the short modular cord from the left groove and route the long modular cord through the groove on the bottom of the base. 5. Route the end of the short modular cord through the hole in the center of the bracket, then insert the tabs on the narrow end of the bracket into the upper slots on the base’s bottom. 8.
43-689.fm Page 10 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM 3. If you have a single 2-line modular jack, plug one end of the supplied long 2-line modular cord into L1 OR L1/L2 on the back of the phone’s base. Note: When you make this connection, do not connect another modular cord to the L2 jack. Otherwise, the phone will not operate properly. 7. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. 8. Plug the other end(s) of the cord(s) into a modular phone line jack(s). 9.
43-689.fm Page 11 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM 2. Remove the battery pack and plug its connector into the phone’s socket. The connector fits only one way. Notes: 3. Put the battery pack back in the compartment, then replace the cover. To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the base either face up or face down. The CHARGE indicator on the base lights. Note: The battery pack will not fully charge when you place the handset on the base face up.
43-689.fm Page 12 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM • If the BATT LOW indicator does not light, but the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery pack charge might be too low to light the indicator.) • If the battery pack gets weak during a call, the handset sounds 4 beeps every 30 seconds and the BATT LOW indicator flashes for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, the phone automatically disconnects. If this happens, you must recharge the battery pack before you can make another call.
43-689.fm Page 13 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM OPERATION MAKING/ANSWERING CALLS To make a call, pick up the handset and press LINE1 or LINE 2 to select the line you want to use. When the line indicator lights steadily and you hear the dial tone, dial the phone number. (see “Putting a Call on Hold” on Page 15), then press the other line’s button to answer the incoming call.
43-689.fm Page 14 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM ADJUSTING THE HANDSET’S VOLUME The ET-689 has three volume levels. To change the volume you hear through the handset, press VOLUME ▲ or ▼ on the side of the handset to increase or decrease the volume during a call. USING REDIAL You can quickly dial the last number dialed on a line. Press the button (LINE 1 or LINE 2) for the line you want to use, then press REDIAL when you hear a dial tone.
43-689.fm Page 15 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM PUTTING A CALL ON HOLD Press HOLD to put a call on hold so you can use the other phone line without disconnecting the current call. The line indicator flashes when a call on that line is on hold. CONFERENCE CALLING Follow these steps to have a 3-way conference call. 1. Place the first call on hold. 2. Make or answer a call on the other line. 3. Press CONF. Both line indicators briefly flash then light steadily. All three parties are connected.
43-689.fm Page 16 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services, such as bankby-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services by following these steps. 1. Be sure T/P is set to P. 2. Dial the service’s main number. 3. When the service answers, press . Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals.
43-689.fm Page 17 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM 2. Enter the number and any tone and pause entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 16 and “Entering a Pause”). Note: Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory. 3. Press MEM, then enter the memory location number (01–20). The phone pauses to confirm that each digit was stored, then it beeps to indicate that the number is stored. Note: If three quick beeps sound, you have made an error and the number was not stored.
43-689.fm Page 18 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM USING A HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands-free convenience using an op3 tional headset that has a /32-inch (2.5mm) plug, available at your local RadioShack store. To connect the headset, insert the head3 set’s /32-inch (2.5 mm) plug into the jack marked on the top of the handset. Notes: • Connecting a headset disconnects the handset’s earpiece and microphone. • VOLUME ▲/▼ on the handset also controls the connected headset’s volume.
43-689.fm Page 19 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your ET-689, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone. Severe noise interference.
43-689.fm Page 20 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM Problem The handset does not ring or receive a page. Suggestion Fully extend the base’s antenna and place it in a vertical position. Move the handset closer to the base. Move the base away from other electrical devices. Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack. 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.
43-689.fm Page 21 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-689 900 MHz Two-Line Cordless Telephone 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. Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
43-689.fm Page 22 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 10, the battery pack should last about a year. If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace the battery pack with a new 3.6V, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment.
43-689.fm Page 23 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone. 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.
43-689.fm Page 24 Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:22 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.
