088A90A.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM Cat. No. 43-1088A/1090A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
1088A90A.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-918/920 900MHz Cordless Telephone with Headset Jack uses the 900 MHz band which means less interference, clearer sound, and greater range than 46/49 MHz cordless telephones. 10-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing. And, its headset jack means you can connect an optional headset for handsfree convenience while you use the phone.
1088A90A.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 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 phone. 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. We recommend you record your phone’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the base.
1088A90A.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................ 5 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 5 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ............................................................... 5 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ...........................................................
1088A90A.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone’s base on a desk top or table, or mount it on a wall.
1088A90A.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate 1. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base (as shown). Strain Relief Slot 5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The POWER indicator on the base lights. 6.
1088A90A.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. 4. Route the adapter’s cord through the left side of the strain relief slot on top of the base and through the left slots at the bottom of the base. 6. Press and lift out the handset holder, turn it over and rotate it 180°, then snap it back into place so it holds the handset. 7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
1088A90A.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM 2. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 5. Route the adapter’s cord through the left side of the strain relief slot on top of the base and through the left slots on the bottom of the base. Strain Relief Slot 3. Route the modular cord through the right slots on the bottom of the base. 6. Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it. 4.
1088A90A.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM 8. Press and lift out the handset holder, rotate it 180°, then snap it back into place so it holds the handset. 2. Plug the battery pack’s plastic connector into the socket in the compartment. The connector fits only one way. Note: For easier battery pack connection, lift it out of the compartment, insert its connector into the socket and replace the battery pack inside the compartment. 9. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
88A90A.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM Notes: • If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base, be sure the battery pack and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected. Also, check the charging contacts on the handset and the base. If the contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean them with a pencil eraser. ing the handset off the base until the TALK/BATT LOW indicator flashes. Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.
1088A90A.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM SETTING THE DIALING MODE SETTING THE RINGER TONE/VOLUME Set DIAL MODE 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. You can select one of four different ringer tone/volume settings while the phone is not in use. 1. Set DIAL MODE to T. Press VOLUME to hear the current ringer setting. 2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. 3. Press any number other than 0.
1088A90A.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make or answer a call, lift the handset. Or, if the handset is not in place on the base, press TALK. The TALK/ BATT LOW indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base light. BATT LOW indicator blinks, and the handset beeps, followed by a brief pause as your phone searches for a clear channel. Note: If the handset is too far from the base, the channel might not change.
1088A90A.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 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.
1088A90A.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM PAGING MEMORY DIALING To page the person who has the handset or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use, hold down PAGE on the base for at least 2 seconds. The handset beeps for 1 minute. To stop it from beeping sooner, press TALK on the handset twice. You can store up to 10 numbers in memory, then dial a stored number by pressing a one-digit memory location number. Each number you store can be up to 16 digits long.
1088A90A.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM Notes: or REDIAL/P • Each TONE/ entry uses one digit of memory. • If you try to enter more than 16 digits, the phone beeps 5 times and exits the programming mode. Start over at Step 2 and enter no more than 16 digits in Step 3. 4. Press MEM again, then enter the memory location number ( 0–9) where you want to store the number. A tone sounds to indicate that the number is stored. 5.
1088A90A.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM Chain-Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as alternate long distance or bank by phone), store each group of numbers in its own memory location. To connect the headset, pull open the rubber cover marked on the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s 3 /32-inch plug into the jack. To use the stored special service information, dial the service’s main number first.
1088A90A.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 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. Suggestion Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone. If you are using the headset, ensure the headset plug is properly connected to the jack. Severe noise interference. Press CH to change the channel.
1088A90A.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM Problem Suggestion Handset does not ring or receive a page. Lift the base’s antenna to a fully 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. Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical position.
1088A90A.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your ET-918/920 900-MHz Cordless Telephone with Headset Jack 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.
1088A90A.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 9, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery does not hold a charge (when the phone is not in use) for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace the battery with a new 3.6 volt, 600 milliamp battery with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment.
1088A90A.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 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.
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1088A90A.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 8:46 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.
