43-1083.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM Cat. No. 43-1083 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-1083.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack ET-908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10Number Speed-Dialing uses advanced digital cordless telephone technology to give you superior sound quality. It uses the recently allocated 900 MHz band which means less interference, clearer sound, 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.
43-1083.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM Touch Tone (DTMF) or Pulse Dialing — lets you use your phone with either type of dialing. Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Hearing Aid Compatible — lets you use this telephone with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch. This phone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. Important: Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate.
3-1083.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Your telephone conforms to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device 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 label on the base’s back. If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs.
43-1083.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................ Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ Placing the Base on a Desktop ....................................................................... Mounting the Base on a Wall ..........................................................................
43-1083.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can set the ET-908’s base on a flat surface (such as a desktop or counter-top), mount it on a modular jack wall plate, or mount it directly on the wall. The base’s location affects the phone’s range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which one provides the best performance.
43-1083.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM MOUNTING THE BASE ON A WALL Using the supplied mounting bracket, you can mount the ET-908’s base on a phone jack wall plate or directly on the wall. To prepare the bracket for mounting, twist off the tabs attached to the center of the bracket and press them securely into the holes on the narrow end of the bracket. 2.
43-1083.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM 4. Press the AC cord into the top and bottom grooves on the left side of the bracket, press the modular cord into the center groove on the right side of the bracket, then plug the modular cord into the modular phone jack. CORDLESS • SPEAKERPHONE ET-908 POWER 7. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a standard AC outlet. The POWER indicator turns on. 8. For the best reception, adjust the base’s antenna so it stands straight up. PULSE TONE 5.
43-1083.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM Mounting Directly on the Wall Using a drill (not supplied) and the supplied screws and spacers, you can easily mount your ET-908 directly on the wall. 3. Press the ET-908’s AC cord under the recessed clip directly below it on the bottom of the phone. 1. At the desired mounting location, drill two holes 315/16 inches apart, one above the other. 315/16” 2.
43-1083.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM 9. Plug the ET-908’s AC cord into a standard AC outlet. The POWER indicator turns on. 10. For the best reception, adjust the base’s antenna so it stands straight up. PULSE TONE 6. Press the AC cord into the top and bottom grooves on the left side of the bracket, press the modular cord into the top and bottom grooves on the right side of the bracket, then plug the modular cord into a modular phone jack. 7.
43-1083.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK To install the supplied rechargeable battery pack, place it on the battery compartment tracks, then slide it up (toward the antenna) until it locks in place. Note: You must charge a new battery pack at least 24 hours before you use it the first time. When the handset’s battery pack no longer recharges, replace the battery pack. You can order a replacement battery pack from your local Radio Shack store.
43-1083.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM Notes: • If the CHARGE indicator does not light or blinks continuously when you place the handset on the cradle, be sure the battery and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected. Also, check the charging contacts on both the handset and base. If the contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean them with a pencil eraser.
43-1083.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM SETTING THE PULSE/ TONE SWITCH ADJUSTING THE RINGER Set PULSE/TONE for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test. Checking/Setting the Ringer Type 1. Set PULSE/TONE to TONE. The ET-908 is preset to use ringer type 1. To check or change the ringer type, follow these steps. 1. Press PROG. The indicator above TALK flashes. PRIVACY / LOW BATT TALK PULSE 2. Press TALK on the handset and listen for a dial tone.
43-1083.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM Turning On/Off the Ringer The ET-908’s handset is preset to ring when a call comes in. To turn off the ringer, follow these steps. 1. Press PROG. The indicator above TALK flashes. 2. Press #, then 5. Note: If the indicator above TALK turns off before you complete this step, press PROG again then repeat this step. 3. Press # again. The ringer is now turned off.
43-1083.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM OPERATION Important: If you move the handset outside the base’s range, the handset will not operate properly and a call in progress might be disconnected (see “Troubleshooting” on Page 21). MAKING/ANSWERING CALLS Notes: • Both the IN USE indicator on the base and the TALK indicator on the handset flash when you receive a call, and light steadily while the handset is in use.
43-1083.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM USING REDIAL Notes: To redial the last number dialed, press TALK to get a dial tone, then press REDIAL . The phone automatically dials the last number dialed. • If the handset is on the base and a call is on hold, you can simply pick up the handset to take the call off hold.
43-1083.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM USING FLASH USING PAGE You can use FLASH to produce a switchhook signal for special phone services, such as call waiting. If you have call waiting, press FLASH to take an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call. To send a page from the base to the handset, press and release PAGE on the base.
43-1083.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM CHANGING CHANNELS The ET-908 continuously scans 10 channels (frequency pairs used between the base and the handset) and automatically selects the one with the least interference each time you make or receive a call. If you notice interference during a call, however, you can repeatedly press CH (channel) to try and find a clearer channel. The ET-908 changes to a different channel each time you press the key.
43-1083.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM • For security purposes, we recommend that you do not store private numbers, such as personal identification numbers or passwords. • If you have pulse service and want to use tone dialing, enter TONE at the appropriate place in the number sequence. • To store one or more pauses in the memory number, see “Storing a Pause in Memory” on Page 19.” Notes: • To change a number in memory, simply store a new one in its place.
43-1083.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM Dialing a Stored Number To dial a number stored in memory, when you hear the dial tone, press MEM then the desired memory location number ( 0-9). PRIVACY / LOW BATT TALK OFF 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6 PRS 7 TUV 8 WXY 9 OPER 0 TONE MEM CH # HOLD FLASH PRIVACY MEM PROG REDIAL Note: If you select a memory location number that does not have a phone number stored in it, the phone beeps once.
43-1083.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM 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. Solution • Someone has picked up at another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone. • Press to turn up the handset’s volume. Severe noise interference. • Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to reset the internal security access protection code, then try again.
43-1083.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM Problem Solution The phone does not work or works poorly. Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected. The handset battery pack does not charge. Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser. Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. • The battery pack might be weak. Charge the battery pack on the base for 15-24 hours.
43-1083.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM OUT OF RANGE INDICATIONS Out of Range with a Call in Progress If you move the ET-908’s handset out of the base’s range, the handset will not operate properly. While it is out of range, the handset sounds different alert tones and flashes various indicators.
43-1083.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack ET-908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone With 10-Number Speed-Dialing is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits. Handle the phone gently and carefully.
43-1083.fm Page 25 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM 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. The phone company normally 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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43-1083.fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:17 PM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack store.
