Radio Shack ET-542 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem The handset does not work Solutions

Page 15

43-1042.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 10:28 AM

TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. If you still have problems, check other phones on the same line to see if they work properly. If they do and the problem does not seem to be with your phone service, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem: The handset does not work.

Solutions:

Move the handset closer to the base.

Place the base’s antenna in a ver- tical position.

Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected.

Be sure the battery is properly installed and securely connected.

Be sure the battery is charged.

Return the handset to the base for 5 seconds, then try again.

Problem: Volume drops or you hear unusual sounds.

Solution: Someone has picked up an- other phone on the same line. Hang up the other phone.

Problem: Call is noisy.

Solutions:

Press CH to switch to another channel.

Do not install the base near appli- ances or large metal objects.

Hang up and redial the number.

Keep the handset away from inter- ference sources such as comput- ers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, wireless alarm sys- tems, wireless intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. If the interference is severe, turn off the interfering device.

Problem: The handset’s range de- creases.

Solutions:

Place the base’s antenna in a ver- tical position.

Return the handset to the base and recharge the battery.

15

Image 15
Contents ET-542 Features Fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1028 AM FCC Statement Read this Before InstallationContents Installation Installing the BaseSelecting a Location Preparation Connecting BatteryCharging Battery Turning ON/OFF the Ringer Setting the Dialing ModeMAKING/ANSWERING a Call OperationUsing Flash Using RedialChanging Channels Memory Dialing UsingStoring a Number in Memory Entering a Pause A Memory Number Problem The handset does not work Solutions TroubleshootingProblem Can receive calls, but cannot make calls Care and Maintenance Replacing Battery Lightning FCC Wants YOU to KnowRadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas