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Cat. No. 43-893
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ET-893
Super Lightweight Headset Telephone
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43-893.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET-893 Super Light- Quick-Disconnect Plug — lets you dis- weight Headset Telephone connects di- connect the headset when you put a call rectly to your telephone line. Its headset on hold, so you can step away from the lets you keep your hands free to do oth- phone without removing the headset. er things while you talk on the phone. The 7-foot long headset cable lets you Studio-Quality Electret Condenser move freely, an
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43-893.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM READ THIS BEFORE WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex- INSTALLATION pose this product to rain or mois- ture. We have designed your ET-893 to con- form to federal regulations and you can connect it to most telephone lines. How- CAUTION ever, each device you connect to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. ! phone line draws power from it. We refer DO NOT OPEN. to this power draw as the device’s ringer CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE R
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43-893.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM CONTENTS Preparation .............................................................................................................. 5 Making the Connections ..................................................................................... 5 Attaching the Headset Hanger ........................................................................... 5 Adjusting the Headset ..........................................................................
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43-893.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM PREPARATION MAKING THE ATTACHING THE CONNECTIONS HEADSET HANGER 1. Plug one end of the supplied modu- The ET-893 comes with a headset lar cord into the telephone line’s hanger that gives you a convenient modular jack. Then plug the other place to rest your headset when it is not end into the ET-893’s TEL. LINE in use. jack. To attach the hanger, simply insert it into the holes on the upper right of the head- set amplifier. 2. Plug the headset’
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43-893.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM Caution: The microphone boom ADJUSTING THE swivels on the headset. Do not bend HEADSET the microphone boom while you adjust it. 1. Place the headset on your head with the earpiece over either ear. 4. Attach the lapel clip to your clothing. Leave enough slack in the cord so 2. Adjust the headset band until it rests you can move your head without with almost no pressure on your ear pulling the headset. and the top of your head. Note: When you ar
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43-893.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM 3. Press any number other than 0. USING THE BELT CLIP Note: If your phone system requires Use the ET-893’s belt clip to hang the di- that you dial an access code (9, for aler on your waistband so you can carry example) before you dial an outside the dialer with you as you move around. number, do not press the access code either. If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone service. If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. 4. If you h
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43-893.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM OPERATION MAKING/RECEIVING USING HOLD CALLS To place a call on hold, press HOLD. The red HOLD indicator lights to show 1. With your headset on, press TALK/ that the call is still on the line. To release HANG UP so the green IN USE indi- a call from hold, press TALK/HANG UP or cator lights. Then listen for the dial pick up an extension phone on the same tone. line. Note: If you do not hear the dial tone, hold down TALK/HANG UP for When you place
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43-893.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM Note: If you do not have any special USING TONE SERVICES telephone services, pressing FLASH WITH A PULSE LINE during a telephone conversation might disconnect your call. Some special services, such as bank- by-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you can still use USING REDIAL these special tone services. To dial the last number dialed, press With TONE/PULSE set to PULSE, press TALK/HANG UP, then REDIAL. at the point where
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43-893.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET-893 Super Lightweight Headset Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the Headset Telephone so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the headset and amplifier dry. If either gets wet, wipe it dry im- mediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the elec- tronic circuits. Handle the headset and amplifier gently and carefully.
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43-893.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO LIGHTNING KNOW Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage In the unlikely event that your Headset from surges in telephone line and power Telephone causes problems on the line current. These protection circuits phone line, the phone company can meet or exceed the FCC requirements. temporarily discontinue your service. If However, lightning striking the tele- this happens, the phone company
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43-893.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 2:23 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra- dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
