ET-505 Cordless Telephone
(430-1008)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 39570


We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, 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, 
the problem might be with this phone.  Take the phone to your local Radio 
Shack store for assistance.

Problem                                       Remedy

Severe noise interference.                    Press CH to change the 
                                              channel.

                                              Keep the handset away from
                                              interference sources such as 
                                              computers, remote controlled
                                              toys, electrical appliances 
                                              and fluorescent lights.  Also
                                              keep the handset away from 
                                              wireless devices, such as 
                                              alarm systems, intercoms and
                                              room monitors.

The phone cannot be operated at a            Fully extend the base's antenna 
useful distance from the base because        and place it in a vertical 
the signal becomes too weak or noisy.        position.

                                             Return the handset to the base
                                             and recharge the battery.

                                             Be sure neither the base nor 
                                             the handset antenna is 
                                             touching a metal surface.

                                             Press CH to change the channel.

The handset stops working or works           The static discharge protection 
poorly during a call.                        feature may have caused the 
                                             handset to stop working.  
                                             Return the handset to the base 
                                             for 5 seconds, then try again.

The receiver's volume level drops, or        Someone may have picked up 
you hear unusual noises during a call.       another phone on the same line.
                                             Hang up the other phone.

(km-05/15/1997)

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