ET-545 Cordless Telephone
(430-1045)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 39510


Your ET-545 25-Channel Caller ID 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
    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 PACK

If you follow the instructions in "Preparation," Faxback Doc. # 39507,
the supplied battery pack should last for several years.  When the battery
pack loses its ability to fully charge, replace the battery pack with a
new 3.6 volt, 300 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the connector
pins in the battery compartment.  You can order a replacement battery pack
through your local Radio Shack store.

Follow these steps to install the new battery pack, then charge it for at
least 15 hours.

1.  Slide off the battery compartment cover and unfasten the plastic strap
    that secures the battery pack.

2.  Disconnect the old battery pack's plug from the pins and remove the
    battery pack.

3.  Insert the new battery pack in the compartment and fasten the plastic
    strap.  Then connect the battery pack's plug to the pins inside the
    compartment.

4.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

    Important:

    Your telephone contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack.
    At the end of the battery pack'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 such as
    your local Radio Shack store, 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 it.  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 a radio/TV technician or your local Radio Shack store for
    help.

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.

(br/km-05/14/1997)

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