ET-553/ET-554 25-Channel Cordless Telephone w/10-Number Memory
(430-1053/1054)            Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 48227

  The ET-553 (Cat. No. 430-1053) is White and does not have the Voice
  Scramble feature.  The ET-554 (Cat. No. 430-1054) is Black and does have
  the Voice Scramble feature (see Faxback Doc. # 48223).

Your RadioShack ET-553/ET-554 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Number
Memory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.  The following
suggestions will help you care for your cordless telephone so you can
enjoy it for years.

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

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

  Use and store the telephone only in normal temperature environments.
  Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
  batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

  Keep the telephone away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
  wear of parts.

  Wipe the telephone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
  new.  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
  detergents to clean the telephone.

Modifying or tampering with the telephone's internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate your telephone's 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 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" in Faxback Doc. # 48224, 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 the battery pack with a new 3.6 V, 300
mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery pack
compartment.  You can order a replacement battery pack through your local
RadioShack store.

Install the new battery pack as described below, then charge the battery.
(See "Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack" in Faxback Doc. # 48224).

Note:  To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory, try to install and
       begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute.

1.  Press down and slide off the handset's battery pack compartment cover
    downward.

2.  Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of
    the compartment, then gently pull on the battery pack connector to
    disconnect it.

3.  Insert the new battery pack's connector into the socket in the
    compartment, place the battery pack into the compartment, and refasten
    the retainer strap.

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.

If you have trouble replacing the battery, take the phone to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.

IMPORTANT:  This product contains a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery
            pack.  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 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 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 make changes to its lines, equipment,
operations, or procedures 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.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of
damage from surges in telephone line and power line current.  These
protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  However,
lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone.

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in an area that
has severe electrical storms, we suggest you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

(BR/eb 6/9/98)