ET-550 Cordless Telephone
(430-1050)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 39029


Your RadioShack ET-550 25-Channel Dual Keypad Cordless Telephone 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 you 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 RadioShack 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

If you follow the instructions in "Installation," Faxback Doc. # 39026,
the battery should last about one year.  If the battery will not hold a
charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace the battery
with a new 3.6 V, 300 mAh battery with a connector that fits the socket in
the battery compartment.  You can order a replacement battery through your
local RadioShack store.

Install a new battery as described below, then charge the battery for about
14 hours before you use the handset.

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

1.  Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw on the battery 
    compartment cover on the bottom of the handset.  Then press down 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 a fresh battery and insert its connector into the socket inside
    the battery compartment.

4.  Replace the cover and tighten the screw.

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

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 RadioShack store, 
            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 advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, 
operations, 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 RadioShack store for help

Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference
to nearby TVs and VCRs.  To minimize or prevent such interference, the base
of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on 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
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.

(km-04/21/1997)

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