ET-543 LCD Cordless Telephone
(430-1043)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 39336


Your ET-543 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with LCD Display is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help
you care for your phones 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.  
   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 your phone.

Modifying or tampering with the phone's internal components can cause a
malfunction 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 "Preparation," Faxback Doc. # 39333, the
supplied battery should last for several years.  When the battery loses its
ability to fully charge, order a replacement battery through your local
Radio Shack store.  Follow these steps to replace the battery, then charge
the new battery according to the instructions in "Preparation," Faxback
Doc. # 39333.

1.  Slide off the battery compartment cover and loosen the plastic strap
    securing the battery.  Then disconnect the old battery's plug from
    the pins and remove the battery.

2.  Insert the new battery in the compartment and secure it with the
    plastic strap.  Then connect the battery's plug to the pins inside the
    compartment.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

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
            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, 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 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.

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-05/07/1997)

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