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Problem |
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The phone does not work or works | Be sure the base’s phone line cord and | |
poorly. | AC adapter are correctly and securely | |
| connected. | |
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The handset battery pack does not | Check the charging contacts on the | |
charge. | handset and base. If they are dirty, | |
| clean them with a pencil eraser. | |
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Handset doesn’t ring or receive a | • | The battery pack might be weak. |
page. |
| Charge the battery pack on the |
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| base for |
| • | Be sure the handset’s ringer is |
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| turned on. |
| • | Adjust the base’s antenna so it |
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| stands straight up. |
| • | Move closer to the base. |
| • Move the base away from noise | |
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| sources. |
| • | Return the handset to the base to |
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| reset it. |
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The handset stops working or works | • | Move the handset closer to the |
poorly during a call. |
| base. |
| • Change channels. | |
| • | Be sure the handset’s battery pack |
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| is charged. (If the battery pack |
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| power is too low, it does not have |
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| enough power to light the PRI- |
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| VACY/LOW BAT indicator.) |
| • | Adjust the base’s antenna so it |
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| stands straight up |
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If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob- lem, take your phone to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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