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Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

The handset’s range

•

Fully extend the base’s antenna vertically.

decreases.

•

Be sure the antenna is not touching a metal

 

 

 

surface.

 

• Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge

 

 

the battery.

 

 

 

Receiver sound flutters or

•

Be sure the battery is charged.

fades.

•

Fully extend the base’s antenna vertically.

 

 

•

Be sure the battery is charged.

 

•

Move the handset closer to the base.

 

 

 

Can make calls, but tele-

•

Handset’s RINGER must be set to ON to ring.

phone does not ring.

•

Telephone company might be using unusual

 

 

 

ringing methods. Your telephone is designed

 

 

for standard straight line bridged ringing.

 

 

Can receive calls, but can-

Set the TONE/PULSE switch correctly for the type of

not make calls.

service.

 

 

You cannot answer/make a

The phone might be receiving interference from an-

call and the handset

other RF signal; or, if the handset is away from the

sounds an error tone when

base during a long period of AC power failure, the

you lift it from the base or

phone might lose its access protection code. Re-

press TALK.

turn the handset to the base for a few seconds.

 

 

 

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Contents ET-531 Features FCC Statement Read this Before InstallationContents Installing the HANDSET’S Antenna Installing BatteryPreparation Selecting a LocationMounting the Base on a Wall Plate Placing the Base on a Desk TopMounting the Base Directly on the Wall Fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 924 AM Setting the Dialing Mode Charging BatterySetting the Ringer ON/OFF Using the Handset Away from the Base Using the Handset at the BaseOperation MAKING/ANSWERING a CallRedial Using FlashReducing Interference Using Using Tone Services with a Service NumberStoring a Number in Memory Memory DialingTesting Stored Emergency Numbers Chain Dialing Service NumbersEntering a Pause in a Memory Number Dialing a Stored NumberProblem Solution TroubleshootingFm Page 17 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 924 AM Care and Maintenance FCC Wants YOU to Know Replacing BatteryLightning Radio Shack Limited Warranty