ET-537 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 9-Number Memory
(430-1037)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 35026

Your Radio Shack ET-537 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 9-number Memory
is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.  The following sugges-
tions 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
  can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits.

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

  Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments. Tempera-
  ture extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or
  melt plastic parts.

  Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of
  parts.

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

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

REPLACING THE BATTERY

If you follow the instructions in "Charging the Battery" on Faxback Doc.
# 35022, the supplied battery should last about one year.  When the battery
loses its ability to fully charge, you should replace it with a new one
(available at your local Radio Shack store).

Install the new battery as described below, then charge the battery. (See
"Charging the Battery" on Faxback Doc. # 35022).

1.  While lifting up on the battery compartment cover's latch on the back
    of the handset, pull the cover up to remove it.

2.  Pull and lift the tab on the battery restraining strap to remove it.

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

4.  Place the new battery inside the compartment.

5.  Connect the battery's wires to the connector in the compartment.

    NOTE: The battery's connector fits into the connector inside the com-
          partment only one way.  Do not force it.

6.  Replace the restraining strap and the cover.

CAUTION: Your telephone contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery.  At
         the end of the battery's useful life, it must be recycled or dis-
         posed of properly.  Contact your local, county, or state hazardous
         waste management authorities for information on recycling or dis-
         posal programs in your area.  Some options that might be available
         are"  municipal curb-side collection, drop off boxes at retailers,
         recycling 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.  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.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone.
The phone company normally notifies you of these changes in advance, so you
can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your phone 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 and unplug your phone and disconnect the handset battery. If the inter-
ference 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.

LIGHTNING

Your phone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in phone line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed
FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking the phone lines can damage
your phone.

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 10/8/96)

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