Radio Shack ET-687 owner manual Troubleshooting

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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 the base’s modular cord(s) and AC

works poorly.

adapter are correctly and securely connected.

 

 

 

Be sure the handset’s battery pack is correctly

 

connected and charged.

 

 

 

Return the handset to the base for a few sec-

 

onds to reset the security access-protection

 

code.

 

 

The handset stops working or

Move the handset closer to the base.

works poorly during a call.

 

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

 

 

 

 

Be sure the handset’s battery pack is correctly

 

connected and charged.

 

 

Low volume or unusual

Someone has picked up another phone on the

sounds.

same line. Hang up the other phone.

 

 

Severe noise interference.

Keep the handset away from computers,

 

remote control toys, wireless microphones,

 

alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluo-

 

rescent lights, and electrical appliances.

 

 

 

Move the base to another location or turn off

 

the source of interference.

 

 

 

Hang up and redial the number.

 

 

The handset cannot be oper-

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

ated at a useful distance from

 

Be sure neither the handset’s nor base’s

the base because the signal

antenna is touching a metal surface.

becomes weak or noisy

 

(handset’s range has

Recharge the battery pack.

decreased).

 

 

 

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Contents ET-687 Features Fm Page 3 Friday, August 13, 1999 1112 AM FCC Statement Read this Before InstallationContents Mounting the Phone InstallationConnecting to the Phone Lines On a Desk Top On a Wall Plate Directly on a Wall Fm Page 10 Friday, August 13, 1999 1112 AM Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack Charge Setting the RINGERS’ Volume Setting the Dialing ModeMaking a Call Using the HandsetSetting the Handset Volume OperationAnswering a Call Using SpeakerphoneAdjusting the Speakerphone Volume Using MutePutting a Call on Hold Using RedialSwitching Between the Handset and Speakerphone Four-Way Conferencing Using Both Handset SpeakerphoneMaking a Conference Call Three-Way Conference CallUsing the ET-687 with Extension Phones Using FlashUsing PAGE/INTERCOM Storing a Number in Memory Memory DialingDialing a Memory Number Chain-Dialing Service NumbersTesting Stored Emergency Numbers Entering a PauseUsing a Headset Troubleshooting Fm Page 24 Friday, August 13, 1999 1112 AM Care and Maintenance Replacing Battery Pack Lightning FCC Wants YOU to KnowRadioShack