ET-499 Deluxe Cordless Telephone
(430-0565)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 47501

After you install your phone, complete the procedures in this section.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Follow these steps to install the supplied battery into the handset. Then,
charge the battery as described under "Charging the Battery", below.

1.  Remove the MEMORY directory and its plastic cover from the handset.

2.  Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the
    battery compartment cover.  Then, remove the cover by sliding it in
    the direction of the arrow.

3.  Attach the battery's connector to the connector inside the battery
    compartment.  Then, place the battery inside the compartment.

4.   Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it with the screw.

5.  Replace the MEMORY directory and its plastic cover.

If you follow the instructions in "Charging the Battery," the supplied
battery should last for several years.  When the battery loses its ability
to fully recharge, order a replacement battery through your local
RadioShack store.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

You must charge a new battery for at least 24 hours before you use the
phone.  Recharge the battery when the BATT LOW indicator lights.

Note: If battery power is low, POWER is ON, and the handset is not in use,
      BATT LOW slowly flashes.  If battery power is too low, the BATT LOW
      indicator does not light.

When you first charge the battery, set POWER to OFF.

When you recharge the battery, you can set POWER to ON, but the battery
recharges more quickly if you set POWER to OFF.

To charge or recharge the battery, place the handset on the cradle.  The 
CHARGE indicator lights.

Notes: If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset
       on the cradle, be sure the battery and AC adapter are correctly and
       securely connected.

       Also, check the charging contacts on the handset and base.  If the
       contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean them with a pencil eraser.

       The first time you use your phone, it might not work and you might
       hear three short error tones.  This also might happen after you
       recharge the battery when it has completely discharged. (You do not
       hear the error tone if RINGER is set to OFF.)

       If this happens, be sure the handset is turned on.  Then, return
       the handset to the cradle for 5 seconds.  This resets the security
       access code.

       About once a month, fully discharge the battery.  Otherwise, the
       battery loses the ability to fully recharge, and you will have to
       replace it more often.

       To fully discharge the battery, keep the handset off the cradle
       until the BATT LOW indicator comes on.  Then, return the handset
       to the cradle, and fully recharge the battery.

Please note the following when replacing the battery in your telephone:

  Use only a direct replacement battery (CTB-1T1350, available from
  Consumer Mail Center, through your local RadioShack store).

  Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.  The cell might explode.  Check
  with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

  Do not open or mutilate the battery.  Released electrolyte is corrosive
  and might damage eyes or skin.  It can be fatal if swallowed.

  Exercise care in handling the battery in order to not short it with
  conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.  The battery or
  conductor might overheat and burn.

SETTING THE DIALING MODE

Set MODE for the type of service you have.  If you are not sure which type
of service you have, do this test.

1.  Set MODE to TONE.

2.  Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone.

3.  Press any number other than 0.

If the dial tone stops, you have touch tone service.

If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service.  Set MODE to PULSE.

SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME

Adjust VOLUME to control the volume of the sound you hear through the
handset.

SETTING THE RINGER/PAGER/TONE VOLUMES

The RINGER switch controls the volume for the ringer, the pager, and
button-press confirmation tones.  Set RINGER to HI or LO to adjust their
volumes, or set it to OFF to turn off all three.

If you set RINGER to OFF, you can still make outgoing calls.  If you can
hear the ringer of another phone on the same phone line, you can still
answer calls.  (The IN USE indicator also lights with each ring signal the
phone receives.)

(BR/eb 5/6/98)