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Radio Shack ET-152 Owner's Manual

Summary of ET-152

  • Page 1

    Cat. No. 43-890 owner’s manual please read before using this equipment. Et-152 headset telephone 43-890.Fm page 1 monday, august 16, 1999 2:01 pm.

  • Page 2

    2 warning: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this prod- uct to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu- lated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not op...

  • Page 3: Features

    3 features your radio shack et-152 headset telephone is a telephone head- set and dialer that connects to your telephone line in place of a tele- phone. The et-152’s long headset cable lets you move freely while you talk on the phone, and the adjustable microphone boom swings back and forth so you c...

  • Page 4

    4 flash button — sends a timed electronic switchhook signal for use with specialized telephone services, such as call waiting. Ringer off/on switch — lets you turn the ringer on or off. Last number redial — lets you automatically redial the last num- ber dialed with the touch of a button. Hearing-ai...

  • Page 5

    5 read this before installation we have designed your et-152 headset telephone to conform to federal regulations and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device you connect to the phone line draws power from it. This power draw is the device’s ringer equivalence number, or ren. ...

  • Page 6: Contents

    6 contents preparation 7 connecting to the phone line 7 adjusting the headset 8 setting the dialing mode 10 setting the ringer off/on switch 11 using the belt clip 11 operation 13 initiating the switchhook 13 answering a call 13 placing a call 14 setting the volume 14 using hold 15 using flash 16 us...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    7 preparation connecting to the phone line 1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the et-152’s tel line jack. Then plug the other end into the telephone line’s wall jack. 2. Plug the headset’s modular cord into the et-152’s headset jack. 43-890.Fm page 7 monday, august 16, 1999 2:01 pm.

  • Page 8

    8 adjusting the headset 1. Place the headset on your head as shown. 2. Adjust the headset band until it rests with almost no pressure on your ear and the top of your head. If the headset is loose, remove it and flex it inward slightly to tighten it. If the headset is tight, gently pull the headset b...

  • Page 9

    9 3. Hold the headset in place, and turn the microphone boom until it is about even with your chin. Experiment until you find the most comfortable position. 4. Route the headset’s modular cord through the lapel clip’s channel and attach the lapel clip to your clothing. Leave enough slack in the cord...

  • Page 10

    10 setting the dialing mode set tone/pulse for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type of service you have, do this simple test. 1. Set tone/pulse on the side of the dialer to tone . 2. Press talk/hang up so its indicator lights and listen for a dial tone. 3. Press any number ot...

  • Page 11

    11 4. If you have pulse service, set tone/pulse to pulse . Setting the ringer off/on switch you can set ringer to off or on . With ringer set to off , the di- aler does not ring, but you can still make outgoing calls. If you hear an extension telephone ring, you can answer incoming calls. Using the ...

  • Page 12

    12 to attach the belt clip to the et-152, place the belt clip in the slot, then slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place. To remove the belt clip from the et-152, press the belt clip’s tab and slide it off in the direction of the arrow. 43-890.Fm page 12 monday, august 16, 19...

  • Page 13: Operation

    13 operation initiating the switchhook you must initiate the switchhook function the first time you use your et-152, and anytime you move it to a new location and cannot get a dial tone. To initiate the switchhook function, press and hold down talk/hang up for 2 seconds. Answering a call when the et...

  • Page 14

    14 placing a call 1. With your headset on, press talk/hang up so its green indi- cator lights. Then listen for a dial tone. 2. Dial the number you want to call. 3. After you finish your conversation, press talk/hang up . The green indicator turns off. Setting the volume volume lets you adjust the vo...

  • Page 15

    15 using hold to place a call on hold, press hold . The red indicator lights to show that the call is still on the line. To release a call from hold, press talk/hang up . You can also continue your conversation from an extension phone on the same line. The call is released from hold whenever you pic...

  • Page 16

    16 using flash flash provides the electronic equivalent of a switchhook signal, re- quired by some telephone services. For example, if you have call waiting, you can put your current call on hold and take another incoming call by pressing flash . Press flash again to alternate between the two calls....

  • Page 17

    17 using redial each time you dial a number, the et-152 headset telephone stores that number into a temporary memory. To dial the last number di- aled, press talk/hang up , then redial . Notes: • if you get a busy signal, you can press redial again without pressing talk/hang up . • if the phone line...

  • Page 18

    18 using tone services with a pulse line some special services, such as bank-by-phone, require tone sig- nals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services. With tone/pulse set to pulse , press ∗ at the point where tone sig- nals are required. Any additional numbers you d...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    19 troubleshooting if the et-152 headset telephone volume level drops or if the phone begins to make unusual sounds, determine if other phones on the same line have been picked up. In areas with low telephone voltage, the et-152 might not operate when other phones are active on the same line. Hangin...

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    20 care and maintenance your radio shack et-152 headset telephone is an example of su- perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the et-152 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the et-152 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im- mediately. Liquids might contain min...

  • Page 21

    21 wipe the et-152 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the et-152. Modifying or tampering with the et-152 headset telephone’s inter- nal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the et-152’...

  • Page 22

    22 also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this tele- phone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in ad- vance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service....

  • Page 23: Notes

    23 notes 43-890.Fm page 23 monday, august 16, 1999 2:01 pm.

  • Page 24

    Radio shack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 3a5printed in thailand radio shack limited warranty this telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radio shack company owned stores and a...