ET-505 Cordless Telephone
(430-1008)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 39571


Your Radio Shack ET-505 10-Channel Cordless Telephone with 3-Memory Speed
Dialing 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.

     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.

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

     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. # 39569 the 
battery should last for several years.  Replace the battery with a new 
nickel-cadmium battery if it will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours 
after an overnight charge.  You can order a replacement battery through 
your local Radio Shack store.

Follow these steps to replace the battery.

1.  While pushing down on the handset's battery compartment cover, slide
    it down to remove it.

2.  Pull up the wire restraining latch.  If the latch is difficult to 
    grasp, use the edge of the battery compartment cover or another 
    non-metallic object to lift it enough to grasp it.

3.  Gently disconnect the battery's connector from the handset, then 
    remove the battery from the battery compartment.

4.  Insert a fresh battery into the battery compartment, then connect the 
    battery's connector to the handset.

5.  Lift the wire restraining latch up over the battery, then hook it to 
    the plastic lip above the battery to secure it.

6.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

When you replace the battery, you must charge the battery for about 24 
hours before you use the phone.  When you finish installing the phone, 
charge the battery by placing the handset in the base for the required 
time.

Cautions:

     Use only a replacement battery of the required size and type.

     Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it might explode.

     Do not open or mutilate the battery.

     Be careful not to short the battery by touching it with conducting
     materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.  The battery or 
     conductor might overheat and burn.

Important:  Your phone uses 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 curbside 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 disconnect your service.  If this 
happens, the phone company attempts to notify 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 TV or radio receiver.

     Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different circuit 
     from the TV or radio 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 or power line current.  These protection circuits
meet or exceed FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking the phone line
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-05/15/1997)

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