ET-539 25-Channel Cordless Phone with Lighted Keypad
(430-1039)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 39200

Your ET-539 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with Lighted Keypad 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 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.  Temp-
  erature 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 mal-
function and might invalidate its 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

If you follow the instructions in "Charging the Battery", the supplied bat-
tery should last about a year.  When the battery loses its ability to fully
charge, order a 3-volt, 300-milliamps battery with a connector that fits the
connector in the battery compartment.  You can order a replacement battery
through your local Radio Shack store.

Install the new battery as described below, then charge the battery (see
"Charging the Battery").

1.  Slide off the battery compartment cover on the back of the handset as
    shown.  Loosen the plastic strap securing the battery.

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

3.  Insert a fresh battery and connect its plug to the pins inside the bat-
    tery compartment.  Secure the battery in place with the plastic strap.

IMPORTANT:  Your telephone 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 haz-
            ardous 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, 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, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of the phone.  The
phone company 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 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 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.

Lighting damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.



(EB 4/28/97)

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