Radio Shack ET-1112 - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING
CALLS
To make a call, lift the handset and
press
TALK . The TALK indicator on the
handset and the IN USE indicator on the
base light. When you hear a dial tone,
dial the number.
To answer a call, lift the handset if nec-
essary then press
TALK .
The ET-1112 scans 20 channels (fre-
quency pairs used between the base
and the handset) and automatically se-
lects a clear channel each time you
make or receive a call.
Note: If the handset is too far from the
base, the channel might not be clear.
Move closer to the base and try making
the call again.
To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press
TALK .
Note: If you press TALK to hang up and
the phone does not disconnect, press
TALK again while holding the handset
closer to the base, or place the handset
on the base.
SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME
You can choose one of four volume set-
tings — low, medium, high, or maximum
— for the handset. To change the vol-
ume, press or during a call.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di-
aled. When you hear a dial tone, simply
press
REDIAL .
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long-dis-
tance as well as local numbers.
• The redial memory also holds pause
entries. See “Entering a Pause” on
Page 13.
USING MUTE
To talk to someone in the room without
the person on the other end of the
phone line hearing your conversation,
press
MUTE . The TALK/BATT indicator
flashes.
TALK
REDIAL MUTE
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