ET-475 (430-0572B) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 7330 The Radio Shack ET-475 Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your phone so that you can enjoy it for years. Keep the phone dry. If it does get wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can 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 dampened cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean your 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 your phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store. Our personnel can assist you and arrange for service if needed. 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 your 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 change 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. Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your phone is causing the interference, turn off your phone. If the interference goes away, your phone is causing the interference. Try to eliminate interference by: Moving your phone away from the receiver Connecting your 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 your phone. Lightning The phone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone lines can damage your phone. Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage. (br/all-8/11/94)