43-637.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM Cat. No. 43-637 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-637.fm Page 2 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-148 20-Number Memory Speakerphone with Privacy is designed to exacting standards that ensure reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Its features include: 20-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 15 digits in each of 20 memory locations for easy dialing. Built-In Speakerphone — gives you hands-free operation. Ringer Switch — lets you adjust the ringer’s volume or turn it off.
43-637.fm Page 3 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
3-637.fm Page 4 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM CONTENTS Preparation .............................................................................................................. Installing Batteries .............................................................................................. Testing/Replacing the Batteries ................................................................... Selecting a Location ...........................................................................................
43-637.fm Page 5 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your telephone uses two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power to retain the numbers you store in memory. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-555. 2. Put the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Cautions: • Always use fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
43-637.fm Page 6 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM To prevent the loss of stored numbers when the batteries are removed, replace the batteries within 5 minutes. Placing the Phone on a Desk Top Set NORM/STORE BATT TEST back to NORM. SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk top or table, or mount it on a telephone wall plate or directly on the wall. Select a location that is: Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the phone.
43-637.fm Page 7 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM 1. Press in on the side of the bracket nearest the DESK label and lift the bracket. Rotate the bracket 180° and insert it into the WALL slots, then push it upward to secure it. 3. Lift out the handset guide, rotate it 180°, then snap it back into place so it holds the handset. Handset Guide 2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the phone and plug the other end into a modular phone line jack.
43-637.fm Page 8 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM You might prefer a longer cord for the handset. Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of telephone accessories, including longer coiled handset cords. 1. Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 6V jack on the back of the telephone. CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER Your telephone operates from telephone line power. In some areas, however, the telephone line might not provide enough power to operate all of your telephone’s features.
43-637.fm Page 9 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM SETTING THE DIALING MODE SETTING THE RINGER SWITCH Set MODE on the back of the base for the type of service you have (tone or pulse). If you are not sure which type you have, do this test. Set RINGER on the back of the telephone to select the desired ringer volume: 1. Set MODE to TONE . HI — Normal ringer volume. LO — Reduced ringer volume. OFF — The telephone does not ring Note: With the phone’s ringer off, you can still make calls using the ET-148.
43-637.fm Page 10 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM OPERATION Make and receive calls with this phone as you would with any other phone. This section describes some of the phone’s special features. USING THE SPEAKERPHONE To make or receive a call on the speakerphone, leave the handset in the cradle and press SPEAKER. If you decide to change from the speakerphone to the handset during redialing or memory dialing, let the phone finish dialing first. Then lift the handset and press SPEAKER.
43-637.fm Page 11 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM Notes: • The redial memory holds up to 32 digits in the pulse mode and 31 digits in the tone mode. This means you can redial longdistance as well as local numbers. • The redial memory also holds pause entries (see “Using Pause”). • The redial memory does not store a flash entry or any digits you press after FLASH (see “Using Flash”).
43-637.fm Page 12 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 20 numbers in memory (15 digits each in the tone mode, 16 in the pulse mode), then dial a stored number by pressing a memory button. 2. Set NORM/STORE BATT TEST to STORE BATT TEST. The BATT TEST indicator lights. Note: Entering a pause counts as one digit in memory. Storing a Number in Memory Note: Leave the handset in its cradle when storing a number.
43-637.fm Page 13 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM Notes: • If the telephone rings while you are storing numbers, you can answer the call by lifting the handset or pressing SPEAKER. If you answer a call before pressing the memory button for the number you were storing, you must start again from Step 3 after the phone call. • If you make a mistake while storing a number, return NORM/STORE BATT TEST to NORM then reset it to STORE BATT TEST. Then re-enter the number.
43-637.fm Page 14 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem The phone does not work or works poorly. Suggestion Be sure MODE is set properly. Ensure the phone line is properly connected. If you are using an optional AC adapter, ensure it is properly connected. See “Connecting an Optional AC Adapter” on Page 8. Memory does not hold programmed numbers.
43-637.fm Page 15 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-148 20-Number Memory Speakerphone with Privacy is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the phone dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits. • Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
43-637.fm Page 16 Friday, August 13, 1999 10:45 AM LIGHTNING Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightning damage is not common.