Radio Shack ET-686 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the follow- ing suggestions might help.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

The phone does not work or works

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

poorly.

are correctly and securely connected.

 

 

 

Be sure the handset’s battery pack is connected and

 

charged.

 

 

 

Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to

 

reset the security access-protection code.

 

 

The handset stops working or

Move the handset closer to the base.

works poorly during a call.

 

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

 

 

 

 

Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.

 

 

Low volume or unusual sounds.

Someone has picked up another phone on the same

 

line. Hang up the other phone.

 

 

Severe noise interference.

Keep the handset and base away from computers,

 

remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm

 

systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent

 

lights, and electrical appliances.

 

 

 

Move to another location or turn off the source of

 

interference.

 

 

 

Hang up and redial the number.

 

 

The phone cannot be operated at a

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

useful distance from the base

 

Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.

because the signal becomes weak

 

or noisy (handset’s range has

 

Recharge the battery pack.

decreased).

 

 

 

The handset battery pack does not

Check the charging contacts on the handset and

charge.

base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil

 

eraser.

 

 

 

Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.

 

 

 

Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base.

 

 

 

Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery

 

Pack” on Page 25).

 

 

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