ET-543 LCD Cordless Telephone
(430-1043)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 39335


We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you
do, the following suggestions might help.  If you still have problems, 
check other phones on the same line to see if they work properly.  If they
do and the problem does not seem to be with your phone service, take your
phone to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Problem:  The handset does not work.

Solutions:

   Be sure POWER is set to ON.

   Move the handset closer to the base.

   Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely
   connected.

   Be sure the battery is connected and charged.

   Fully extend the base's antenna vertically.

   Return the handset to the cradle for 10 seconds, then try again.

Problem:  Volume drops or you hear unusual sounds.

Solution:  Someone has picked up another phone on the same line.  Hang up
           the other phone.

Problem:  Call is noisy.

Solutions:

   Do not place the base near appliances or large metal objects.

   Hang up and redial the number.

   Keep the handset away from interference sources such as computers,
   remote control toys, wireless microphones, wireless alarm systems,
   wireless intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical
   appliances.  If the interference is severe, turn off the interfering
   device.

   Press CH to switch to another channel.

Problem:  The handset's range decreases.

Solutions:

   Fully extend the base's antenna vertically.

   Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the battery.

   Be sure the antenna is not touching a metal surface.

Problem:  Receiver sound flutters or fades.

Solutions:

   Be sure the battery is charged.

   Fully extend the base's antenna vertically.

   Move the handset closer to the base.

Problem:  Can make calls, but the telephone does not ring.

Solution:  Telephone company may be using unusual ringing methods.  Your
           telephone is designed for standard straight line bridged
           ringing.

Problem:  Can receive calls, but cannot make calls.

Solutions:

   Set TONE/PULSE correctly for the type of service you have (see "Setting
   the Dialing Mode").

   Check with the phone company to see if service is out in your area.

Problem:  You cannot answer/make a call and the handset sounds an error tone
          when you lift it from the base or press TALK.

Solution:  The phone might be receiving interference from another RF signal;
           or, if the handset is away from the base during a long period of
           AC power failure, the phone might lose its access protection
           code.  Return the handset to the base for 5 seconds.
(km-05/07/1997)

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