Page 2 - FEATURES; Its features include:; Security Access-Protection Code —; automatically prevents other cordless
2 FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-553/ET-554 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-Number Memory is designed to exactingstandards that ensure reliability, long life,and outstanding performance. Its features include: 25 Channels — automatically selects aclear channel when you make or answera call. You ca...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 Important Notes: • Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. Whenthe AC power is off, you cannot dialout or receive incoming calls usingyour ET-553/ET-554. To be safe,you should also have a phone thatdoes not need AC power to operate(not a cordless phone) so you canstill make a...
Page 4 - is shown on the bottom of the base.; FCC STATEMENT; This telephone complies with Part 68 of; FCC Rules; • Coin-operated systems
4 READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION We have designed your ET-553/ET-554to conform to federal regulations, andyou can connect it to most telephonelines. However, each device, such as atelephone or answering machine thatyou connect to the telephone line, drawspower from the telephone line. We referto this...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................ 6 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 6 Placing the Base on a Desk Top .........................
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; SELECTING A LOCATION
6 INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk topor table, mount it on a standard wallplate, or mount it directly on a wall. Se-lect a location that is: • near an AC outlet • near a telephone line jack • out of the way of normal activities • away from electrical machinery, el...
Page 14 - OPERATION; to hang up and
14 OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make or answer a call, lift the hand-set. Or, if the handset is off the cradle,press TALK . The TALK/BATT LOW indi- cator on the handset and the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base light. To end a call, place the handset on thecradle or press TALK . Note: I...
Page 16 - Storing a Number in Memory
16 5. After you complete the call, return the handset to the cradle or press TALK . The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode. PAGING To page the person who has the handsetor to locate the handset when the phoneis not in use, hold down PAGE on the base for at least 2 seconds. The handsetbeeps...
Page 17 - Entering a Pause; To enter a pause, press; additional; Dialing a Memory Number; and enter the memory location; Chain-Dialing Service Numbers; and the number for the
17 5. For each stored number, write the person’s or company’s name next tothe appropriate location number onthe supplied memory directorysticker. (Use a pencil in case youwant to change the number later.)Then attach the sticker to thephone. To replace a stored number, simply storea new number in its...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Severe noise interference.; to change the channel.
18 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the follow-ing 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. Severe noise interference. Press CH to c...
Page 20 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-553/ET-554 25-Channel Cordless Telephone with 10-NumberMemory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following sugges-tions will help you care for your cordless telephone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the telephone dry. If it gets wet...
Page 22 - LIGHTNING
22 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phonecauses problems on the phone line, thephone company can temporarily discon-tinue your service. If this happens, thephone company attempts to notify you inadvance. If advance notice is not practi-cal, the phone company notifies you ass...
Page 23 - NOTES
23 NOTES 43-1053.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1:26 PM