ET-905 Cordless Telephone
(430-1080)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 39364


We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do,
first check another phone on the same line to determine if the problem is
with the phone service.  If it is not, try the following suggestions.

If you cannot determine the cause of the problem, take the phone to your
local Radio Shack store for assistance.

False Ringing

Cordless phones can receive false ringing signals caused by other radio
devices.  To help prevent false ringing, your phone has a digital security
system with over one million code combinations.  In the unlikely event that
false ringing does occur, move the base or the interfering transmitter to
another location.

Noise Interference in Your Conversation

If you experience interference, move the handset closer to the base and 
move the base away from sources of interference (such as power lines, large
motors, etc.).  Try not to plug the base into a circuit that also provides
power to a major appliance.

Telephone is Dead, or No Dial Tone

Several situations can cause this.  If you have this difficulty:

   Be sure the handset's battery is fully charged and the handset is in the
   talk mode.

   Be sure the phone line cord is securely connected to the jack.

   Be sure the cord is not damaged.

   Be sure the jack is properly wired.

   Be sure the handset's battery pack is securely connected.

Can Receive But Not Make Calls

   Be sure you are in the talk mode

   Check if PULSE/TONE is set correctly

Phone Still Does Not Work

Reset your phone as follows:

1.  Disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet, then connect it again.

2.  Disconnect the battery pack's wire from the handset, then connect it
    again (see "Care and Maintenance," Faxback Doc. # 39365.

Alert Tones

The ET-905 sounds tones to alert you to various telephone conditions.

Tone                        Cause                    Remedy


A short repeating beep      No Channel Available     Simply press TALK
                                                     again.  If the phone
                                                     is unable to find a
                                                     channel after several
                                                     tries, it does not  
                                                     mean your telephone is
                                                     not working, but simply
                                                     that there are too
                                                     many calls in this 
                                                     band at the time.  
                                                     Simply use a corded
                                                     telephone to make your
                                                     call or wait a few
                                                     minutes before trying
                                                     again.

Continuous beeps            Out-of-Range             Move closer to the 
                                                     base until the beeping
Note:  After 10 seconds                              stops.
       of beeping, the call
       disconnects.

Four beeps, repeating       Low Battery              Recharge the battery
every 20 seconds during                              pack by returning the
a call                                               handset to the base.

(km-05/08/1997)

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