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If the battery pack gets completely discharged or the base loses power while the handset is away from it, the security access-protection code needs to be reset. To reset the secu- rity code, place the handset on the base. If it was the handset that lost power, leave the handset on the base to charge the battery pack.

The supplied battery pack should last for about a year. When the bat- tery pack loses its ability to fully recharge, order a replacement bat- tery pack from your local RadioShack store. (See “Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 21.

SETTING THE DIALING MODE

Set PULSE TONE on the back of the base for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test.

1.Set PULSE TONE to TONE.

2.Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone.

3.Press any number other than 0.

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Note: If your phone system requires that you dial an access code (9, for example) before you dial an outside number, do not press the access code either.

If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone service. Leave PULSE TONE set to TONE.

If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. Set PULSE TONE to

PULSE.

SETTING THE RINGER TONE AND VOLUME

You can select one of four different ring- er tone/volume settings when the phone is not in use.

1.Lift the handset. If you hear a dial tone, press TALK to turn it off.

2.Press RINGER. The phone sounds the current ringer tone and volume.

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Radio Shack ET-553, ET-554 owner manual Setting the Dialing Mode, Setting the Ringer Tone and Volume

ET-553, ET-554 specifications

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