Radio Shack ET-148 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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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

Be sure MODE is set properly.

works poorly.

 

Ensure the phone line is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

If you are using an optional AC adapter, ensure

 

it is properly connected. See “Connecting an

 

Optional AC Adapter” on Page 8.

 

 

Memory does not hold pro-

Replace the batteries (see “Testing/Replacing

grammed numbers.

the Batteries” on Page 5).

 

 

The party on the phone can-

Check the PRIVACY indicator. If the light is on,

not hear you, but you can hear

press PRIVACY so it is off.

them.

 

 

 

The telephone’s volume level

Check to see if other phones on the same line

drops or it begins to make

have been picked up. This phone might not

strange sounds.

operate when other phones are active on the

 

same line (especially in areas with low tele-

 

phone voltage). Hang up the other phones.

 

 

 

If you are using an optional AC adapter, ensure

 

it is properly connected. See “Connecting an

 

Optional AC Adapter” on Page 8.

 

 

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 problem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Contents ET-148 Features Read this Before Installation FCC StatementContents Preparation Installing BatteriesTesting/Replacing the Batteries Mounting the Phone on a Wall Selecting a LocationPlacing the Phone on a Desk Top Connecting Handset Connecting AN Optional AC Adapter Setting the Dialing Mode Setting the Ringer SwitchUsing Redial Using SpeakerphoneUsing Privacy Switching Between the Handset and SpeakerphoneUsing Pause Using FlashMemory Dialing Storing a Number in MemoryChain-Dialing Memory Numbers Testing Stored Emergency NumbersDialing a Memory Number Troubleshooting Problem SuggestionCare and Maintenance FCC Wants YOU to KnowLimited One-Year Warranty Lightning