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Radio Shack ET-551 Owner's Manual
Summary of ET-551
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Cat. No. 43-1051 owner’s manual please read before using this equipment. Et-551 25-channel cordless phone with 10-number memory 43-1051.Fm page 1 tuesday, august 17, 1999 1:08 pm.
Page 2: Features
2 features your radioshack et-551 25-channel cordless phone with 10-number memory is designed to exacting stan- dards that ensure reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Its features include: 25 channels — automatically scans to find the first clear channel available and lets you change...
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3 important note: cordless phones such as this one require ac power to operate. When the ac power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your et-551. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not need ac power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and ...
Page 4: Contents
4 contents installation ............................................................................................................ 5 installing the handset’s antenna ..................................................................... 5 selecting a location ..........................................
Page 5: Installation
5 installation installing the handset’s antenna insert the antenna into the hole at the top of the handset, then rotate the an- tenna clockwise until it is secure. Talk flash redial memory channel abc def 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 low batt 25 channel radioshack ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz oper selecting a l...
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6 placing the base on a desk top follow these steps when you place the base on a desk, shelf, or table. 1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the line jack on the back of the base. 2. Insert the supplied power adapter’s barrel plug into the dc 12v jack on the back of the base. 3. Ro...
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7 2. Insert the supplied power adapter’s barrel plug into the dc 12v jack on the back of the base. 3. Route the modular cord through the groove on the bottom of the base and the adapter cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard ac outlet. 5. Plug the...
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8 mounting the base directly on the wall for this mounting method, you need two wood screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base. 1. Drill two holes 3 15 / 16 inches apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 5 / 16 inch f...
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9 7. Plug the cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack. 8. Fully extend the base’s antenna and place it in a vertical position. Connecting and charging the battery pack the et-551 comes with a recharge- able nickel-cadmium battery pack. Be- fore using your phone, you must connect the battery ...
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10 4. To charge the battery pack, simply place the handset on the base. The charge indicator on the base lights. Recharge the battery pack when the low batt indicator on the handset flashes. Notes: • if the charge indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base, be sure the battery p...
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11 • if the battery pack gets completely discharged, the et-551 loses the security access-protection code. To reset the code, place the hand- set on the base and charge the battery pack. • the supplied battery pack should last about a year. When the bat- tery pack loses its ability to fully recharge...
Page 12: Operation
12 operation making and receiving calls to make a call, pick up the handset and press talk . When the talk indi- cator lights steadily and you hear the dial tone, dial the phone number. To answer a call if the handset is on the base, simply lift the handset and begin your conversation. To answer a c...
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13 using flash flash performs the electronic equiva- lent of a switchhook operation for spe- cial services, such as call waiting. For example, if you have call waiting, press flash to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press flash again to return to the first call. Note:...
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14 paging to page the person who has the hand- set or to locate the handset when the phone is not in use, press page on the base. The handset beeps three times. If you hold down page for 2 seconds, the handset beeps for 30 seconds to give you time to locate the handset. Ringer off on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
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15 note: if three quick beeps sound, you have made an error and the number was not stored. Start again from step 2. For each stored number, write the per- son’s or company’s name next to the appropriate location number on the memory dialing card. We recommend you use a pencil in case you want to cha...
Page 16: Troubleshooting
16 troubleshooting we do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the fol- lowing suggestions might help. Problem suggestion low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone. Press channel to change the channel. Ad...
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17 if you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob- lem, take your phone to your local radioshack store for assistance. The handset does not ring or receive a page. The batte...
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
18 care and maintenance your radioshack et-551 25-channel cordless phone with 10-number memory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your cordless phone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immed...
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19 replacing the battery pack if you follow the instructions in “con- necting and charging the battery pack” on page 9, the battery pack should last about one year. If the bat- tery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6 v, 300 mah batt...
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20 important: this phone contains a re- chargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of the battery pack’s useful life, it must be recycled or dis- posed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste man- agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs...
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21 lightning your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and pow- er line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds fcc requirements. However, lightning striking the tele- phone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightn...
Page 22: Notes
22 notes 43-1051.Fm page 22 tuesday, august 17, 1999 1:08 pm.
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23 43-1051.Fm page 23 tuesday, august 17, 1999 1:08 pm.
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Radioshack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 8a7 printed in china limited one-year warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radioshack company-ow...