ET-499 Deluxe Cordless Telephone
(430-0565)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 47504

Your DUoFONE ET-499 Deluxe Cordless Telephone is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help you care
for your phone so that you can enjoy it for years.

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

  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.

  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 dampened 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 RadioShack store.  Our personnel can assist you and
arrange for service if needed.  If the trouble is affecting the phone
lines, the phone company might ask you to disconnect your phone until you
have resolved the problem.

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 change 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 that 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 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.

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 the 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/eb 5/6/98)