Radio Shack Dual Keypad, and Speakerphone owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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ˆTroubleshooting

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, these suggestions might help.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

Low volume or unusual sounds.

Someone has picked up another phone on the same line.

 

Hang up the other phone.

 

 

Severe noise interference.

Press DELETE/CH to change the channel.

 

 

 

Keep the handset away from computers, remote control

 

toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,

 

room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appli-

 

ances.

 

 

 

Move the handset to another location or turn off the

 

source of interference.

 

 

The phone cannot be operated at a useful

Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position.

distance from the base because the signal

 

Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.

becomes weak or noisy (handset's range

 

Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the battery

has decreased).

 

pack.

 

 

 

Replace the battery pack if necessary.

 

 

The phone does not work or works poorly.

Be sure the base's phone line cord and AC adapter are

 

correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack is

 

charged.

 

 

The handset battery pack does not charge.

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If

 

they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.

 

 

 

Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.

 

 

 

Replace the battery pack (see “Connecting, Charging,

 

and Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 11).

 

 

The handset does not ring or receive a

Be sure the handset ringer is not set to Ringer Off.

page.

 

Move the handset closer to the base.

 

 

 

 

Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery power

 

is too low, it does not have enough power to light the dis-

 

play.)

 

 

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Contents MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone Important Information Read this Before InstallationImportant Caller ID Information Lightning FCC Wants YOU to KnowFCC Statement Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Battery Safety InstructionsContents Troubleshooting Features Mounting the Phone InstallationOn a Desktop On a Wall Plate or Wall CONNECTING, CHARGING, and Replacing the Battery Pack Setting the Ringer TONE/VOLUME Setting the Dialing ModeTurning Caller ID/CALL Waiting ON/OFF Turning Auto Talk ON/ OFFStoring Your Area Code 7hW 9eZOperation Adjusting the VolumeMaking a Call Receiving a CallSwitching Between the Handset and the Speakerphone Using MuteUsing Both the Handset and the Speakerphone Using FlashUsing PAGE/INTERCOM Using Tone Services on a Pulse LineTransferring a Call Between the Handset and the Base YecOUT of Range Using a HeadsetMemory Dialing Storing a Name and Number in the Handset’s Memory∗ # &ý space Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handsets Memory Storing a Number in the BaseEntering a Pause Ccehod IjehZ appearsTesting Stored Emergency Numbers Chain-Dialing Service NumbersReviewing Memory Numbers Dialing a Memory NumberUsing Call Waiting Options Call Waiting Options ServiceCaller ID Operation Using Conference Using Ask to HoldJWa CiiW or press Hefýhij and hefýBWij are options youADDING/DELETING the Area Code Reviewing Caller ID RecordsDialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record Caller ID MessagesDeleting Caller ID Records Storing a Caller ID Record to MemoryJejWb0&& appears Problem Suggestion TroubleshootingEfj CarePage Limited One-Year Warranty

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