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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