Radio Shack ET-929 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your ET-929, but if you do, these suggestions might help.

Problem	Suggestion
The phone does not work or	Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC
works poorly.	adapter are correctly and securely connected.
	Be sure the battery pack in the handset is con-
	nected and charged.
	Return the handset to the base for 5 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 fully vertical posi-
	tion.
	Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged.
	(If the battery pack power is too low, it does not
	have enough power to light	on the display.)
Low volume or unusual	Someone has picked up another phone on the
sounds.	same line. Hang up the other phone.
Severe noise interference.	Keep the handset away from computers,
	remote control toys, wireless microphones,
	alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluo-
	rescent lights, and electrical appliances.
	Move to another location or turn off the source
	of interference.
	Press CHANNEL to change the channel.
	Hang up and redial the number.
The phone cannot be oper-	Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
ated at a useful distance from
	Be sure neither the handset’s nor base’s
the base because the signal
	antenna is touching a metal surface.
becomes weak or noisy
(handset’s range has	Return the handset to the base and recharge
decreased).
	the battery pack.

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