RadioShack ET-687 - Manuals

6 INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the ET-687’s base on adesk or table, or mount it on a standardwall plate or directly on a wall. Choose alocation that is: • near an AC outlet • near a modular telephone line jack • out of the way of normal activities • away from electrical machinery, e...

7 On a Desk Top 1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s upper tab slots as shown,then press down on the bracket’sclips and insert them into the clipslots. 2. To connect the phone to a two-linephone jack , plug one end of the sup- plied two-line phone cord into the TEL LINE 1/2 jack on the back ...

8 6. Connect the phone cord(s) to the modular phone line jack(s). 7. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. On a Wall Plate 1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s lower tab slots as shown,then press down on the bracket’sclips and insert them into the clipslots. 2. To connect the phone...

9 4. Route the adapter cord through the narrow groove on the bracket. If youare using two phone cords, routethe second cord through one of thewide grooves on the bracket. 5. Plug the other end of the short mod- ular cord into the wall plate jack,then align the bracket’s keyholeslots with the wall pl...

13 SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have (tone orpulse). If you are not sure which typeyou have, once the battery pack is fullycharged, do this test. 1. Set DIAL MODE to T (tone). 2. Press LINE 1 on the base. The line 1 indicator lights. 3. P...

14 OPERATION USING THE HANDSET Making a Call To make a call, lift the handset, press LINE 1 (or LINE 2 ), then dial the number. When you press a line button on thehandset, that line’s indicator on thehandset lights. The same line’s indicatoron the base flashes to show that some-one is using that lin...

15 USING THE SPEAKERPHONE Making a Call To make a call, press LINE 1 (or LINE 2 ), listen for a dial tone, then dial the num-ber. When you press a line button on thebase, that line’s indicator on the baselights. The same line’s indicator on thehandset flashes to show that someone isusing that line a...

16 PUTTING A CALL ON HOLD Press HOLD on the handset or base to put a call on hold. The indicator for thatline flashes on the handset and lights redat the base. While a call is on hold, youcan place the handset on the base or usethe other line without disconnecting thecurrent call. To release a line ...

17 USING BOTH THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE To use the handset to join a call at thebase, or to use the base to join a conver-sation at the handset, press the line but-ton for the line that is in use. You hear awarning tone (three long beeps). Beforethe warning tone ends, press the linebutton again. ...

18 3. To answer the page press INTCM on the handset or INTERCOM on the base, then press CONF . To end the conference call, press LINE 1 and LINE 2 on one keypad, then press LINE 2 on the other keypad. To hang up one line and continue talkingon the other, press the line button thatyou want to hang up...

20 • If a call comes in during an intercom conversation, either of the intercomparties can answer the call as theynormally would. Simply press theringing line’s button. The intercomcall automatically disconnects. MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 20 numbers in mem-ory (ten each in the handset’s and...

21 4. Press MEM , then enter the memory location number ( 0 – 9 ). A long beep confirms that the number is stored. Note: If the phone sounds five quickbeeps, you have made an entryerror, and the number was notstored. Start again from Step 2. To replace a stored number, simply storea new number in it...

22 USING A HEADSET You can talk with hands-free conve-nience using an optional headset thathas a 3 / 32 -inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact your local RadioShack store for a suit-able headset. To connect the headset, open the rub-ber cover marked on the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s plugin...

23 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 The phone does not work or works poorly. Be sure the base’s modular cord(s) and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected. Be sure the handset’...

25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-687 Two-Line 900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele-phone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestionswill 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 i...

27 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...