ET-538 25 Channel Cordless Telephone With 9-Number Memory
(430-1038)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 35047

Your ET-538 25-Channel Cordless Telephone With 9-Number Memory 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 the electronic circuits.

  Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
  Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
  batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

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

  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
  it.

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 affecting
the phone lines, the phone company might ask you to disconnect the phone
until you have resolved the problem.

DISCHARGING THE BATTERY

About once a month, fully discharge the battery.  Otherwise, the battery
loses its ability to fully recharge.

To fully discharge the battery, Keep the handset off the base until the
handset sounds a beep every 7 seconds. Then, return the handset to the base
and fully recharge the battery.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

If you follow the instructions in "Connecting/Charging the Battery" and
"Discharging the Battery" the battery should last for several years.
Replace the battery if it will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours
after an overnight charge.

Follow these steps to replace the battery.

1.  Press down on the handset's battery compartment cover and slide it off
    to remove it.

2.  Pull and lift the front tab on the battery restraining strip to remove
    it.  If the front tab on the restraining strip is difficult to grasp,
    use the edge of the battery compartment cover or other non-metallic
    object to lift it enough to grasp it.

3.  Gently pull up on the battery connector to disconnect it, and pull the
    battery pack from the compartment.

4.  Insert a new battery pack into the battery compartment, then connect
    the battery.

5.  Replace the battery restraining strip.

6.  Replace the cover.

7.  Charge the handset for about 15 hours before using the phone.

CAUTIONS:  Use only a replacement battery pack of the required type (3.6V
           300mAH rechargeable battery, available through your local Radio
           Shack store).

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

           Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.

           Be careful not to short the battery pack with conducting mater-
           ials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.  The battery or con-
           ductor might overheat and burn.

NOTE:  At the end of the battery pack'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 curbside collection, dropoff 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. 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 ad-
vises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the telephone 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 outlet that is on a different electrical cir-
  cuit 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 Telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of
damage from surges in telephone and power line currents.  These protection
circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking
the telephone lines 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 10/10/96)

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