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Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

The handset does not ring or

The battery pack might be weak. Charge the

receive a page.

battery pack.

 

 

 

Extend the base’s antenna vertically.

 

 

 

Move the handset closer to the base.

 

 

 

Move the base away from other electrical devic-

 

es and sources of noise.

 

 

The handset stops working or

Move the handset closer to the base.

works poorly during a call.

 

Fully extend the base’s antenna, and place it in

 

 

a vertical position.

 

 

 

Check the charging contacts on the handset

 

and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a

 

pencil eraser.

 

 

 

Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.

 

(If the battery power is too low, it does not have

 

enough power to light the LOW BATT indicator.)

 

 

 

If the base loses power while the handset is off

 

of it, the security access-protection code might

 

change. Restore power to the base, then place

 

the handset back on the base. The CHARGE in-

 

dicator lights when the code is reset.

 

 

The call is too noisy.

Change channels or hang up and redial the

 

number.

 

 

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 prob- lem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Contents ET-551 Features FCC Statement Read this Before InstallationContents Selecting a Location InstallationInstalling the HANDSET’S Antenna Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate Placing the Base on a Desk TopStrain Relief Slot Groove Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack Charge Indicator Turning the Ringer on or OFF Setting the Dialing ModeSetting the Volume Operation Using RedialMaking and Receiving Calls Changing ChannelUsing Tone Services on a Pulse Line Using FlashStoring a Number in Memory PagingMemory Dialing Testing Stored Emergency Numbers Chain-Dialing Service NumbersEntering a Pause Dialing a Memory NumberTroubleshooting Fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 108 PM Care and Maintenance Replacing Battery Pack FCC Wants YOU to Know Lightning Fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 108 PM Fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 108 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas