ET-687 2-Line 900 MHz Digital Spread Spec. Cordless Phone
(430-0687)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 51229

Your RadioShack ET-687 Two-Line 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless 
Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.  The 
following suggestions will help you care for your ET-687 so you can enjoy 
it for years.

  Keep the ET-687 dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids
  might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

  User and store the ET-687 only in normal temperature environments.
  Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
  battery packs, and distort or melt plastic parts.

  Keep the ET-687 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear
  of parts.

  Handle the ET-687 gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
  boards and cases and can cause the ET-687 to work improperly.

  Use only a battery pack of the required size and recommended type.
  Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET-687's electronic parts.

  Wipe the ET-687 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
  clean the ET-687.

Modifying or tampering with the ET-687's internal components can cause a 
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC 
authorization to operate it.  If your ET-687 is not performing as it 
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  If the 
trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to 
disconnect your ET-687 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. # 51226, the battery pack should last about one 
year.  If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours 
after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 600 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 below, then charge it for about 
24 hours.

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

1.  Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover.

2.  Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of
    the compartment, then gently pull on the battery 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 the
           connector's pins 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 pack, 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 pack'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 
it.  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 telephones operate on frequencies that might cause 
interference to nearby TVs and VCRs.  To minimize or prevent such 
interference, the base of the cordless telephone 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.  This 
lightning protection meets or exceeds 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 that you unplug your phone during 
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

(EB 2/2/99)