ET-598 25-Channel 2-Line Dual-Keypad Cordless Speakerphone
(430-0698)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 37820


Your Radio Shack ET-598 25-Channel Two-Line Cordless Telephone with Dual
Keypads 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 phone dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids
  might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

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

  Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
  Temperature 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 the phone.

Modifying or tampering with the telephone's internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate your telephone's warranty and void
your FCC authorization 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 your phone until you have resolved the problem.


REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack should last about a year.  If the
battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an
overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6 V, 300 maH battery pack with a
connector that fits the socket 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
pack for 14 hours before you use it.

NOTE:  To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory, try to install
       and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute after
       removing the old one.

1.  Remove the screw from the battery compartment cover on the bottom of
    the handset, then press down and slide off the cover.

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

3.  Insert a fresh battery pack and plug its connector into the socket
    inside the battery compartment.

4.  Replace the cover and secure it with the screw.

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

          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 by touching it with
          conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.  The
          battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn.

IMPORTANT:  This product contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery
            pack.  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
            curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as
            your local Radio Shack store, recycling collection centers,
            and mail-back programs.

(br/km-02/05/1997)

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