ET-686 2-Line 900 MHz Cordless Speakerphone
(430-0686)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 58052

Your RadioShack ET-686 2-Line 900 MHz Cordless Speakerphone is an example 
of superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help 
you care for your ET-686 so you can enjoy it for years.

  Keep the ET-686 dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids
  might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

  Use and store the ET-686 only in normal temperature environments.
  Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
  batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

  Keep the ET-686 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear
  of parts.

  Handle the ET-686 gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
  boards and cases and can cause the ET-686 to work improperly.

  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
  Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your ET-686's electronic parts. 

  Wipe the ET-686 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
  clean the ET-686.

Modifying or tampering with the ET-686's internal components can cause a 
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC 
authorization to operate it. If your ET-686 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-686 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. 58049, the battery pack should last about a year.  
If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more that 2 hours after an 
overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6 V, 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.

Follow these steps to install the new battery pack, then charge the 
battery pack for about 14 hours before you use it.

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

1.  Slide open the battery compartment cover and lift the battery pack out
    of the compartment.

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

3.  Insert the fresh battery pack inside the compartment, plug 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 product contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
            pack.  At the end of the battery pack's useful life, it must 
            be recycled or disposed or properly.  Contract 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.  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.

(LB EB 12/15/99)