Radio Shack ET-886 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLING THE PHONE
Desktop Mounting
Wall Mounting
(With or Without Wall Plate)
Modular Telephone
Jack
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Set RINGER to OFF,
LOW
, or HI. You can
make calls with the
ringer off, and you can
answer calls if you hear
another phone on the
same line ringing.
Set to TONE or PULSE to match
the type of service you have.
If you have pulse (rotary) service,
you can switch to TONE during a
call to use tone services.
Press REDIAL to dial the
last number dialed (up to
32 digits).
Press the switchhook to
disconnect a call.
The headset jack ( ) lets you
connect an optional headset so
you can step away within the
cord’s reach to do another job.
We recommend RadioShack Cat.
No. 43-195.
To connect a headset, insert the
headset’s
3 / 32 -inch (2.5-mm) plug
into .
Set VOLUME LO /
MED /HI to adjust the
volume you hear
through the hand-
set.
Plug the handset cord into
the jacks on the handset and
base. To make or answer a call using a headset, lift
the handset and place it beside the base, then
press HEADSET. Then (if you are making a
call), dial the phone number. To end a call,
press HEADSET again and replace the hand-
set.
To immediately redial or place another call
when you finish a call, press HEADSET then
the switch hook to disconnect the phone call.
Then press HEADSET again and press
REDIAL
or dial the number.
The headset indicator
lights when you make
and receive a call
using the headset,
and turns off when you
end a call.
Press FLASH to produce a timed
switchhook signal for special ser-
vices such as call waiting.
Note: If you do not subscribe to
any special services, pressing
FLASH
might disconnect the call.
Use this phone as you
would most other phones
to make and answer calls.
USING THE PHONE
This symbol is intended to inform you
that parts inside the telephone present
a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert you to
important operating and servicing
instructions included in the papers with
the telephone.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Note: The USOC number of the jack to be installed is
RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall jack).
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All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Handset Holder
(Wall Mounting)
Slide the clip up. Rotate it,
then slide it back into the
slot.