ET-397  (430-0568)         Care and Maintenance        Faxback Doc. # 7419

The ET-397 Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help you care for the phone
so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the phone dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids can
contain minerals than corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.

Handle the phone gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and cause the phone to work improperly.

Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of
parts.

Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the phone.

Modifying or tampering with the phone's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it.  If the phone is not performing as it
should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.  If the
trouble is affecting the phone lines, the phone company might ask you to
disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that the phone causes problems on the phone line,
the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service.  If this
happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance.  If advance
notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as
possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the phone.
The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so that you
can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your phone
service.

The phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly.

To determine whether the phone is causing the interference, turn off the
phone.  If the interference goes away, the phone is causing the
interference.  Try to eliminate the interference by:

  Moving the phone away from the receiver

  Connecting the phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical
  circuit from the receiver.

  Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using the phone.

LIGHTNING

The phone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk or damage
from surges in phone line current.  The protection circuits meet or exceed
the FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking the phone lines can
damage the phone.

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in an area that
has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug the phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

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