Problem Solving

Problem Solving Section

For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems.

Phone does not work, check the following:

1.BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.

2.HANDSET is charged.

3.TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position.

4.TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE JACK.

Range of phone limited, check the following:

1.BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence.

2.BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.

No dial tone, check the following:

1.TELEPHONE LINE CORD plugs are connected to the TELEPHONE JACK and TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK.

2.BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.

3.If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.

Received signal flutters or fades, check the following:

1.BATTERY PACK in the HANDSET is fully charged.

2.HANDSET is not too far from the BASE UNIT.

Interference on reception, check the following:

1.Noise may be picked up from electrical products in the home or electrical storms. Gener- ally, this noise is a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a defect in your system. (See Technical Information on page 16.)

2.Choose an alternate channel using the CH (CHANNEL) button on the HANDSET.

Excess static, check the following:

1.Check to see that the ANTENNA is not touching another metal object.

If after pressing the TALK button, you receive three “beeps” and no dial tone, check the following:

1.BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.

2.If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.

NOTE:

If none of the telephones in the house are working, disconnect one set at a time to verify that none of the telephones are causing the problem. If you still have a problem after doing this, and your telephone still does not work, please contact your local phone company.