Radio Shack 43-3577 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base

 

 

The CHARGE/IN USE

and wall outlet.

 

 

indicator won’t illuminate

• Make sure the handset is properly seated on the

 

 

when the handset is placed

base.

 

 

on the base.

• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and

 

 

 

base are clean.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

• Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

The audio sounds weak and/

• Move the handset and/or base to a different location

 

 

or scratchy.

away from metal objects or appliances and try again.

 

 

 

• Press DEL/CH to help eliminate background noise.

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

 

• Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

 

 

 

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base

 

 

 

 

 

 

and wall outlet.

 

 

Can’t make or receive calls.

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes. Then

 

 

reconnect it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

 

 

 

• Check the dialing mode used by your telephone

 

 

 

company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery

 

 

 

for 15-20 hours.

 

 

 

• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.

 

 

The handset doesn’t ring or

• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal

 

 

receive a page.

objects.

 

 

 

• Check the battery pack to insure there is a secure

 

 

 

connection.

 

 

 

• Make sure ringer volume isn’t set to turned off.

 

 

 

• Keep the handset away from microwave ovens,

 

 

 

computers, remote control toys, wireless

 

 

 

microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room

 

 

Severe noise interference.

monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical

 

 

 

appliances.

 

 

 

• Move the base to another location or turn off the

 

 

 

source of interference.

 

 

 

 

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Contents MHz Cordless Telephone Caller ID/Call Waiting IDContents Introduction Information FCC StatementSurge Protection Important Safety Instructions Save These InstructionsInstallation Important Caller ID InformationSelecting a Location On a Desk TOP 9V DC and delivers at leastOn a Wall Plate or Wall Setting the Visual Ringer Brightness CONNECTING/CHARGING the Battery PackInstallation Choosing the Dialing Mode Operation Making and Receiving CallsAdjusting the Ringer and Earpiece Volume RedialTone Dialing SWITCH-OVER Traveling OUT-OF-RANGESelecting a Different Channel Voice Mail Waiting Indicator Setting Menu OptionsFlash and Call Waiting Setting the Language Changing the Auto Talk and CidcwEntering Your Area Code Memory Dialing Storing Phone Numbers and NamesMemory Dialing Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a name Memory Dialing from Standby ModeMemory Dialing from Talk Mode Making Calls with Memory DialingChain Dialing Editing a Stored Name AND/ or Phone NumberErasing a Stored Name and Phone Number Press SELECT. The confirmation screen appearsTesting Stored Emergency Numbers ONE-TOUCH Emergency DialStoring and Editing the Emergency Dial Making Calls with the Emergency Dial Deleting the Emergency DialWhen the Telephone Rings Caller IDViewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting a Caller ID Message Deleting all Caller ID Names/Numbers Using the Caller ID ListLong Distance Calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Calling a Party from the Caller ID ListAdditional Information Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation To attach the beltclipTroubleshooting Problem SolutionService and Repair CareRadioShack Corporation