Radio Shack ET-546 - Manual (Page 12)

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OPERATION
Before using your cordless telephone,
you must connect and charge its bat-
tery (see “Connecting the Battery” and
“Charging the Battery”). For the best
operation, make sure the base’s an-
tenna is in a vertical position.
MAKING/ANSWERING A
CALL
You can use your cordless telephone
in two ways: at the base or away from
the base.
Using the Handset at the
Base
Place the handset in the cradle. The
base rings whether
RINGER ON/OFF on
the handset is set to ON or OFF.
To answer a call, just lift the handset
from the base. The phone searches for
a channel with minimal interference
(you might notice a pause).
To make a call, lift the handset from
the base and press
TALK so the IN
USE indicator lights.
To disconnect a call, replace the hand-
set on the base.
Note: To conserve battery power and
leave the phone line available, press
TALK so the IN USE indicator turns off
when you are not making or answering
a call.
Using the Handset Away from
the Base
To use the handset away from the
base, press
TALK to make or answer a
call. The IN USE indicator on the hand-
set lights.
To disconnect a call, press TALK so
the IN USE indicator on the handset
turns off.
Note: You can make or answer a call
on another phone on the same phone
line, even if the handset is away from
the base.
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