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INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE

HANDSET’S

ANTENNA

Insert the antenna into the hole on the top of the hand- set, then twist the antenna clockwise until it is secure.

SELECTING A LOCATION

You can place the phone on a desk top, or mount it on a wall plate or directly on a wall. Select a location that is:

near an AC outlet

near a telephone line jack

away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors

away from other cordless phones

The base’s location affects the phone’s range. If you have a choice of several lo- cations, try each to see which provides the best performance.

Notes:

Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If your phone line jack is not a modu- lar jack, you can update the wiring yourself, using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store. Or, you can let the phone company update the wiring for you.

The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you want to mount it on a wall plate).

Caution: You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts with the center tip set to positive. It must deliver 500 milli- amps, and its plug must properly fit the telephone’s DC 9V jack. The supplied AC adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the telephone or the adapter.

Placing on a Desk Top

1.Push in the two tabs on the top of the mounting bracket, then lift off just the upper part of the bracket.

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2.Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the base, route the adapter cord through the strain relief slot and the hole on the bracket, then push in the mounting bracket’s upper end to click the bracket into place.

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Radio Shack ET-928 owner manual Installation, Installing HANDSET’S Antenna, Selecting a Location, Placing on a Desk Top

ET-928 specifications

The Radio Shack ET-928, released in the late 1980s, is a notable entry in the realm of handheld electronic devices. Primarily designed as a personal organizer, the ET-928 represented the transition from traditional paper planners to electronic solutions that paved the way for modern smartphones and PDAs.

At its core, the ET-928 is powered by a robust 8-bit microprocessor, which provides the device with sufficient computational capabilities for its range of applications. The device features a compact and user-friendly design, allowing users to easily navigate its functions through a straightforward interface. The LCD display, while modest by today’s standards, provides clear visibility of information and is instrumental in the device's ease of use.

One of the main features of the Radio Shack ET-928 is its comprehensive address book function, allowing users to store contact information for personal and professional use. This function is complemented by its calendar capabilities, enabling users to keep track of appointments, meetings, and important dates. The ET-928 also includes a note-taking feature that allows for quick and convenient memos, enhancing its functionality as a versatile planning tool.

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