1/4-inch (6.3 mm) from the wall. (Be sure to use screws with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the base’s bottom).

2.Plug one end of the supplied long modu- lar cord into the modular jack on the base’s bottom.

3.Route the phone cord through the groove on the base’s bottom, securing the cord under the tabs.

4.Fit the heads of the screw into the bot- tom’s keyhole slots, then slide the base down until it is secure.

5.Plug the other end of the cord into a modular phone jack.

line’s battery status when the phone is off- hook.

If Line 1 is in use, BATT LOW lights when no battery is installed for Line 1 or when Line 1’s batteries are low. When this happens, re- place the batteries.

Note: The BATT LOW indicator remains off when batteries are sufficient.

Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

Caution: If you do not plan to use the phone for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can de- stroy electronic parts.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your phone requires four AA batteries (not supplied) to power the LINE indicators. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

Cautions:

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

Do not mix old and new batteries, or dif- ferent types of batteries.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.Use a flat-blade screwdriver to lift up the battery compartment cover, then remove the cover.

2.Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Be sure each line compartment has two batteries.

3.Replace and snap the cover into place.

Each LINE indicator requires two batteries for power. The BATT LOW indicator shows a

CONNECTING THE

HANDSET

To connect the handset to the phone’s base, plug one end of the supplied coiled cord into the modular jack on the handset.

Plug the other end into the jack on the side of the base.

Place the handset in the cradle.

Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of longer coiled handset cords, which are useful when you mount the system on a wall.

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Radio Shack ET 1754 owner manual Installing the Battery, Connecting Handset