43-007.fm Page 1 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM Cat. No. 43-007 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-007.fm Page 2 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-007 900 MHz Handsfree Cordless Headset System gives you communication with both portability and convenience. It includes a corded base telephone, a 900 MHz digital wireless headset, a wireless headset charger and an infrared remote dial card. 20-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store 20 frequently called numbers (up to 20 digits) in memory for easy dialing.
43-007.fm Page 3 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM Carry Strap — lets you hang the remote dial card from your neck for handsfree carrying. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
3-007.fm Page 4 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM The ET-007 also complies with the limits for a Class B device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your ET-007 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures. • Reorient or relocate the TV's receiving antenna.
43-007.fm Page 5 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................... 6 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 6 Connecting the Handset ..................................................................................... 6 Placing the Base Telephone on a Desk ............................................................
43-007.fm Page 6 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the ET-007 on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall. Choose a location that is: CONNECTING THE HANDSET Plug the supplied coiled handset cord into the jacks on the handset and the left side of the corded phone.
43-007.fm Page 7 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM 4. Route the adapter's cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the phone. pack in the headset’s battery compartment with the battery contact points down. 5. Lift the base telephone's antenna to a vertical position.
43-007.fm Page 8 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM • The INTERCOM and HOLD indicators on the corded phone stop flashing after the headset charger and wireless headset are connected, even when there is no battery pack in the headset. If they flash, move the headset and charger closer to the corded phone. MOUNTING THE CORDED PHONE ON A WALL OR WALL PLATE You can use the supplied mounting bracket to mount the corded base phone on a wall.
43-007.fm Page 9 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM 3. Route the modular cord into the right groove on the mounting bracket and route the AC adapter's cord into the left groove. 6. Plug the other end of the modular cord into the phone line jack and the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. 7. Lift the antenna to a vertical position. 315/16 Inches 4. Press up on the handset holder to remove it, turn it over, then slide it back down into its slot. Handset Holder 5.
43-007.fm Page 10 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM PREPARATION Follow the steps in “Connecting the Headset Charger, Wireless Headset and Infrared Remote Dial Card” on Page 7 to install the battery in the headset. Follow these steps to install a battery pack in the base. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK After you install a battery pack, let the battery charge for about 24 hours before you use the headset the first time. The charging indicator on the headset lights red.
43-007.fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM SETTING THE DIALING MODE F LOW-HIGH TONE PULSE CHANGING THE RINGER TONE There are four different ringer tones you can choose or you can turn off the ringer. The ringer system is separate for the corded phone and wireless headset. Follow these steps to change the ringer tone: 1. Make sure the phone is on-hook. Press PROGRAM on the base. Set TONE/PULSE on the bottom of the corded phone for the type of service you have, either tone or pulse (rotary).
43-007.fm Page 12 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM SETTING THE RINGER VOLUME To adjust the ringer volume on the corded base phone, slide the switch on the right side of the base to RINGER OFF, LOW or HI. RINGER OFF LOW-HIGH TONE PULSE If you do not want the ringer to sound, slide the switch to OFF. You can make calls with the ringer off, and you can answer calls if you hear another phone on the same phone line ring.
43-007.fm Page 13 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use the headset. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it.
43-007.fm Page 14 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM OPERATION MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS Using the Handset To make a call, pick up the handset and dial normally. The IN USE indicator flashes when you receive a call and lights while the phone is in use. Pick up the handset to answer a call and place the handset on the base to end a call. Note: The corded phone will not operate without AC power. During a power failure, use a backup battery for the base corded phone, or another phone on the same line.
43-007.fm Page 15 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM To switch from the headset to the handset, press HOLD on the infrared remote dial card. The IN USE/BATT. LOW indicator flashes. Pick up the handset to answer the call. The headset sounds a tone if the handset is not picked up within about 30 seconds. Using the Intercom To use the intercom to switch from the handset to the headset, press HOLD then INTERCOM on the base. The headset rings. Press INTERCOM on the remote dial card.
43-007.fm Page 16 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM USING REDIAL USING FLASH You can quickly dial the last number dialed. When you heard a dial tone, press REDIAL on the corded phone, or on the infrared remote dial card if you want to use the headset for dialing. Flash performs the switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting.
43-007.fm Page 17 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM USING HOLD To put a caller on hold, press HOLD. The HOLD indicator on the corded phone flashes and you can hang up the handset without disconnecting the call. Or, if you are using the headset, press HOLD on the infrared remote dial card. USING TONE SERVICE ON A PULSE LINE If you have pulse service, you can still use special services that require tone signals, such as bank-by-phone, by following these steps. 1. Be sure TONE/PULSE is set to PULSE. 2.
43-007.fm Page 18 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM 3. Enter the number you want to store (up to 20 digits can be stored), including any pause or tone entries (see “Entering a Pause in a Memory Number” on Page 18 or “Using Tone Service on a Pulse Line” on Page 17). Dialing a Memory Number 4. Press MEMORY on the base. The phone rings to indicate that the number is stored successfully. Notes: MEMORY M1 • If you make a mistake while entering the number, press PROGRAM to exit. A beep sounds.
43-007.fm Page 19 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM Chain-Dialing For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as bank-by-phone or alternate long-distance), you can store each group of numbers in its own memory location. Then, when calling special services, dial the service's main number first. At the appropriate place in the call, press the memory location button for the additional numbers you want to send.
43-007.fm Page 20 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. If you still have problems, take the phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Interference is severe. Suggestion Move the wireless headset closer to the base.
43-007.fm Page 21 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM Problem Suggestion The base’s INTERCOM and HOLD indicators flash. Move the wireless headset closer to the base. Make sure the headset charger is connected to DC power and the wireless headset is seated securely on the charger. No dial tone. Check to make sure the modular telephone and handset cords are securely connected. Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone.
43-007.fm Page 22 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 AM CARE To enjoy your RadioShack ET-007 900 MHz Handsfree Cordless Headset System for a long time: • Keep the ET-007 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the ET-007 only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the ET-007 gently and carefully. Do not drop it. • Keep the ET-007 away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the ET-007 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
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43-007.fm Page 24 Wednesday, March 22, 2000 11:24 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.
