ET-905 Cordless Telephone 
(430-1080)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 39365


Your Radio Shack ET-905 900 MHz Cordless Telephone 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
   contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits.

   Handle the phone gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage its
   circuit boards and cases and cause it to work improperly.

   Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.  
   Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
   batteries, 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 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 HANDSET BATTERY

When the handset's battery no longer recharges, replace the battery.  You
can order a replacement battery from your local Radio Shack store.

1.  Press down on top of the handset's battery compartment cover (on the
    three raised bars on the lower back) and slide it off.

2.  Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the stainless steel strap's screw
    counterclockwise to loosen it slightly.

3.  Turn the steel strap clockwise and pull back to release it.

4.  Remove the battery pack and pry out the battery wires' plug using a
    small flat-blade screwdriver.

5.  Insert the new battery pack's plug into the receptacle and firmly push
    down to make sure it is properly connected.

6.  Insert the steel strap's hooked end into the slot beside the battery
    connector and hold it up while you place the new battery pack in the
    compartment.

    Note:  Make sure the excess wires are between the battery pack and the
           back cover.

7.  Replace the screw in the strap and tighten it, then replace the battery
    cover.

Notes:

   You must charge a new battery at least 24 hours before you use it the
   first time.

   The phone uses one rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack.  At the
   end of the battery's useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of
   properly.  Contact you 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
   curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection
   centers, and mailback 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.  The phone
company normally 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 phone company normally 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 and unplug your phone and disconnect the handset battery.  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 which
has sever electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

(km-05/08/1997)

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