ET-917 900-MHz Digital Cordless Telephone with 10-Number Memory
(430-1087)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 35012

Your ET-917 900-MHz Digital 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 ET-917 dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
  might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

  Handle the ET-917 gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
  boards and cases and can cause the ET-917 to work improperly.

  Use and store the ET-917 only in normal temperature environments. Temp-
  erature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or
  melt plastic parts.

  Keep the ET-917 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of
  parts.

  Wipe the ET-917 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
  clean the ET-917.

Modifying or tampering with the ET-917's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate your ET-917's warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your ET-917 is not performing as it should,
take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.  If the trouble is
affecting the phone lines, the phone company might ask you to disconnect
your phone until you have resolved the problem.

REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in "Connecting and Charging the Battery
Pack" on Faxback Doc. # 35013, the battery pack should last about one year.
If the battery does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an over-
night charge, replace the battery with a new 3.6 volt, 600 milliamp battery
with a connector that fits the connector in the battery compartment.  You
can order a replacement battery pack through your local Radio Shack store.

Install the new battery pack as described below, then charge the battery
for at least 14 hours (see "Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack" on
Faxback Doc. # 35013).

1.  Loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the
    handset, and slide off the cover in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it, then remove the
    battery.

3.  Insert the new battery pack's plastic connector into its socket and
    place the battery pack into the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover and tighten the screw.

CAUTIONS: You must use a replacement battery of the same size and type.

          Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it might explode.

          Do not open or mutilate the battery.

          Be careful not to short the battery by touching it with conducting
          materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.  The battery or
          conductor might overheat and burn.

NOTES: If you have trouble replacing the battery, take the phone to your
       local Radio Shack store for assistance.

       To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory, try to install and
       begin charging the new battery within 3 minutes.

Important: This product contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery.  At
           the end of the battery's useful life, it must be recycled or
           disposed of properly.  Contact your local, county, or state
           hazardous waste management authorities for information on
           recycling or disposal programs in your area.  Some options that
           might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off
           boxes at retailers such as your local Radio Shack store, re-
           cycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

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.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, oper-
ations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone.
The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can
take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.

Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone.  If the interference goes away, your phone is causing the
interference.  Try to eliminate the interference by:

  Moving your phone away from the receiver

  Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical
  circuit from the receiver

  Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your phone.

Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that may cause interference
to nearby TVs and VCRs.  To minimize or prevent such interference, the base
of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or a top of a TV or VCR.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of
damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. This lightning
protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking
the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone.

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in an area that
has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.


(BR/EB 10/7/96)

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