Radio Shack owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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ˆTroubleshooting

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone or answering system, 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 SELECT/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 answering system does

Make sure the answering system is turned on.

not answer calls.

 

Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.

 

 

 

 

Check all phone line connections.

 

 

The answering system does

REC TIME is set to ANN (announcement only). Set it to 1

not record callers’ messages.

or 4.

 

 

 

Delete messages if memory is full.

 

 

The phone does not operate at

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

a useful distance from the base

 

Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the bat-

because the signal becomes

tery pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary (see

weak or noisy (handset’s range

“Connecting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack”

has decreased).

on Page 12).

 

 

 

The phone does not work or

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

works poorly.

correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack is

 

charged.

 

 

Bem 8Wjj[ho flashes every few

Be sure the battery pack is correctly connected.

seconds.

 

 

 

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Contents Integrated Digital Answering System Important Caller ID Information Read this Before InstallationImportant Information FCC Statement Important Safety InstructionsFCC Wants YOU to Know LightningImportant Information Save These Instructions Battery Safety InstructionsContents Answering System Operation TroubleshootingTelephone Features FeaturesAnswering System Features On a Desk InstallationMounting the System On a Wall Plate or Wall CONNECTING, CHARGING, and Replacing the Battery Pack Setting the HANDSET’S Ringer TONE/VOLUME Setting the Dialing ModeTurning the BASE’S Ringer on and OFF Hdh 7 , Hdh 7 Bem, Hdh 8 , or Hdh 8 Bem appearsSetting the DAY/TIME Setting the Number of RingsSetting Auto Talk Turning Caller ID/CALL Waiting on or OFF7hW 9eZ Storing Your Area CodeSwitching Between the Handset and Speakerphone Adjusting the Handset VolumeTelephone Operation Selecting the ChannelUsing Tone Services on a Pulse Line Using Both the Handset and SpeakerphoneUsing Flash Using RedialStoring a Name and Number in Memory Memory DialingReviewing Memory Numbers Editing or Deleting a Number in MemoryEntering a Pause Chain-Dialing Service Numbers Call Waiting Options ServiceTesting Stored Emergency Num- bers Caller ID OperationUsing Ask to Hold Using Call Waiting OptionsUsing Conference JebZý8kio appearsADDING/DELETING the Area Code Reviewing Caller ID RecordsCaller ID Messages Deleting Caller ID Records Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID RecordStoring a Caller ID Record to Memory Setting the Answering System to Answer Calls Setting the Record TimeAnswering System Operation Selecting the Outgoing MessageRecording Incoming Messages Screening CallsRecording a Memo Recording a ConversationSetting the PIN Adjusting the Answering SYSTEM’S VolumePlaying Messages Deleting MessagesUsing Remote Commands Using the TOLL-SAVERPress Then Problem Suggestion TroubleshootingYou have an incoming call, but Care Limited One-Year Warranty