ET-908 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone
(430-1083)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 38399


We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do,
the following suggestions might help.

Problem                             Solution

Low volume or unusual sounds.           Someone has picked up at another
                                        phone on the same line.  Hang up
                                        the other phone.

                                        Press Up Arrow 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.

                                        You might be moving out of range
                                        (see "Out of Range Indications").
                                        Move the handset closer to the base
                                        or relocate the base.

                                        Keep the handset away from
                                        computers, remote control toys,
                                        wireless microphones, alarm
                                        systems, intercoms, room monitors,
                                        fluorescent lights, and electrical
                                        appliances.

                                        Move to another location or turn
                                        off the source of interference.

The phone cannot be operated at a       Adjust the base's antenna so it
useful distance from the base           stands straight up.
because the signal becomes weak
or noisy (handset's range has           Return the handset to the base,
decreased).                             and recharge the battery.

                                        Be sure neither antenna is
                                        touching a metal surface.

The phone does not work or works    Be sure the base's phone line cord
poorly.                             and AC adapter are correctly and
                                    securely connected.

The handset battery pack does not   Check the charging contacts on the
charge.                             handset and base.  If they are dirty,
                                    clean them with a pencil eraser.

Handset doesn't ring or receive a       The battery pack might be weak.
page.                                   Charge the battery pack on the
                                        base for 15-24 hours.

                                        Be sure the handset's ringer is
                                        turned on.

                                        Adjust the base's antenna so it
                                        stands straight up.

                                        Move the closer to the base.

                                        Move the base away from noise
                                        sources.

                                        Return the handset to the base to
                                        reset it.

The handset stops working or works      Move the handset closer to the
poorly during a call.                   base.

                                        Change channels.

                                        Be sure the handset's battery pack
                                        is charged. (If the battery pack
                                        power is too low, it does not have
                                        enough power to light the
                                        PRIVACY/LOW BAT indicator.)

                                        Adjust the base's antenna so it
                                        stands straight up.

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone.  If other phones on the
same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation.
If you cannot find the problem, take your phone to your local Radio Shack
store for assistance.

OUT OF RANGE INDICATIONS

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.

    Note:

    To turn off the out of range indications while the handset is out of
    range, you can press TONE *, #, or any number key (0-9).
    (You can press OFF to turn them back on again.)

Out of Range with No Call

If you move the handset out of the base's range when the handset is not
in use, the handset's CH (channel) indicator flashes and the handset beeps
quietly at 30-second intervals.  When you move the handset back within
range of the base again, the CH indicator turns off and the handset stops
beeping.

Out of Range with a Call in Progress

If you move the handset out of the base's range while a call is in
progress the handset's CH indicator lights steadily, the handset beeps
quietly at 5-second intervals, and you and the other party cannot hear
each other.

If you move the handset back within the base's range within 30 seconds the
CH indicator turns off, the handset stops beeping, and you can resume your
phone conversation.

If you keep the handset out of the base's range for about 40 seconds or
more, the call is disconnected (the TALK indicator turns off), the CH
indicator begins to flash, and the handset begins to beep a 30-second
intervals.  When you move the handset back within range of the base again,
the indicator turns off and the handset stops beeping.

(br/km-03/17/1997)

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