Radio Shack ET-1105 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

 

 

The handset does not work.

Move the handset closer to the base.

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapt-

 

 

er are correctly and securely connected.

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure the battery pack is connected and

 

 

charged.

 

 

 

 

 

Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical po-

 

 

sition.

 

 

 

 

 

Return the handset to the base for 6 sec-

 

 

onds, then try again.

 

 

Volume drops or you hear unusual

Someone has picked up another phone on

sounds.

the same line. Hang up the other phone.

 

 

Call is noisy.

Do not place the base near appliances or

 

 

large metal objects.

 

 

 

 

 

Keep the handset away from interference

 

 

sources such as computers, remote con-

 

 

trol toys, wireless alarm systems, wireless

 

 

intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent

 

 

lights, and electrical appliances. If the in-

 

 

terference is severe, turn off the interfering

 

 

device.

 

 

 

 

 

Hang up and redial the number.

 

 

Phone dials more than 7 digits when

Store the local area code (see “Setting the

dialing a local phone number from a

Area Code” on Page 12).

Caller ID record.

 

 

 

The handset’s range decreases.

Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical po-

 

 

sition.

 

 

 

 

 

Return the handset to the base to re-

 

 

charge the battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure the base’s antenna is not touching

 

 

a metal surface.

 

 

 

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Contents ET-1105 Features Risk of Electric Shock FCC Statement Read this Before InstallationImportant Caller ID Information Contents Attaching HANDSET’S Antenna PreparationSelecting a Location Placing the Base on a Desk TOPPage Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack Page Setting the Dialing Mode Selecting LanguageChecking/Setting the Ringer Setting the Area CodeSetting the Ringer Turning the Ringer On or OffUsing a Headset Removing the Belt ClipTelephone Operation Setting the HANDSET’S VolumeUsing Redial Making and Receiving a CallUsing Using FlashMemory Dialing Using the VIP Call List Storing a Number in MemoryRecalling Numbers Stored in Memory Chain-Dialing Service NumbersEntering a Pause Dialing a Memory NumberDeleting Information in a Single Memory Location Testing Stored Emergency NumbersDeleting Information in All Memory Locations Caller ID Operation Caller ID Displays PAS DE Messidap Ning Mens IDStoring Caller ID Records in a Memory Location Reviewing Caller ID RecordsDeleting Caller ID Records Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion OUT of Range Indications Care and Maintenance Replacing Battery Pack Important ThisFCC Wants YOU to Know LightningRadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas
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ET-1105 specifications

The Radio Shack ET-1105 is a pocket-sized electronic device that became a notable gadget in the world of portable technology during its release. Designed with a foldable case, the ET-1105 combined convenience and functionality, catering to both casual users and tech enthusiasts alike.

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