ET-551 25-Channel Cordless Phone
(430-1051) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 45315

Your RadioShack ET-551 25-Channel Cordless Phone with 10-Number Memory is
an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care or your cordless phone so you can enjoy it
for years.

Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

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

Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments. Temp-
erature 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 your phone's warranty and void your
FCC authorization to operate it. If 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 "Connecting and Charging the Battery
Pack", the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6 V, 300 mAh battery pack with a connector that
fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store.

Install the new battery pack as described here, then charge the battery
pack (see "Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack").

Note: To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory, try to install and
begin charging the new battery pack within about 2 minutes.

1. Press down and slide off the handset's battery compartment cover as
shown.

2. Gently pull out the battery connector to disconnect it, then remove the
battery pack.

3. Insert a fresh battery pack and insert its connector into the socket
inside the battery compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

CAUTIONS:

You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type.

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

Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.

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

IMPORTANT: This phone contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack.
At the end of the battery pack's useful life, it must be recy-
cled 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 RadioShack store,
recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

The FCC Wants You To Know

In the unlikely even 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, operat- ions, or procedure that could affect the operation of this telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone 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 receiver

Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver

Contacting your local RadioShack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your phone.

Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference
to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.

(br/SM 11/10/97)