Radio Shack ET-153 Owner's Manual

Cat. No. 43-891OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.ET-153Super LightweightHeadset TelephoneB43-891B.fm Page 1 Thursday, February 1

10Setting the Dialing ModeSet TONE/PULSE for the type of service you have. If you are not surewhich type you have, do this simple test.1. Set TONE/PUL

114. If you have pulse service, set TONE/PULSE to PULSE. If youhave tone service, leave TONE/PULSE set to TONE.Turning the Ringer Off/OnYou can set RI

12Using the Belt ClipUse the ET-153’s belt clip to hang the dialer on your waistband soyou can carry the dialer with you as you move around.To remove

13OperationInitiating the SwitchhookYou must initiate the switchhook function the first time you use yourET-153, and anytime you cannot get a dial ton

14Placing a Call1. With your headset on, press TALK/HANG UP so the green indi-cator lights. Then listen for a dial tone.2. Dial the number you want to

15Setting the VolumeVOLUME lets you adjust the volume you hear through the headset.This is especially useful for people who are hearing impaired, orwh

16Using HoldTo place a call on hold, press HOLD. The red indicator lights to showthat the call is still on the line. To release a call from hold, pres

17Using FlashFLASH provides the electronic equivalent of a switchhook signal, re-quired by some telephone services, such as Call Waiting.For example,

18Using RedialTo dial the last number dialed, press TALK/HANG UP, then REDIAL.Notes:• If you get a busy signal, you can press REDIAL again withoutpres

19Using Tone Services with a Pulse LineSome special services, such as bank-by-phone, require tone sig-nals. If you have pulse service, you can still u

2 This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu-lated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure thatmight be of sufficient ma

20TroubleshootingIf the headset’s volume level drops or if the phone begins to makeunusual sounds, determine if other phones on the same line havebeen

21Care and MaintenanceYour RadioShack ET-153 Super Lightweight Headset Telephone isan example of superior design and craftsmanship. The followingsugge

22Wipe the ET-153 with a damp cloth occasionally tokeep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals,cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean th

23Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment,operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this tele-phone. The t

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27Limited One-Year WarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in materialand workmanship under normal use for one (

RadioShackA Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas 7610203A99 Printed in China(Continued)This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure

3FEATURESYour RadioShack ET-153 Super Lightweight Headset Telephone isa complete telephone with a headset and a dialer that connects toyour telephone

4Hold Button — lets you put a call on hold.Flash — sends a timed electronic switchhook signal for use withspecialized telephone services, such as Call

5Read This Before InstallationWe have designed your ET-153 to conform to federal regulationsand you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, e

6CONTENTSPreparation ... 7Connecting to the Phone Line ...

7PreparationConnecting to the Phone Line1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the telephoneline’s modular jack. Then plug the other end in

8Adjusting the Headset1. Place the headset over eitherear.2. Adjust the headset band until it rests with almost no pressureon your ear and the top of

94. Route the headset’s modularcord through the lapel clip’schannel and attach the lapelclip to your clothing. Leaveenough slack in the cord soyou can