Radio Shack 2.4 GHz 2-Line Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone with Call Waiting/Caller ID

ˆTroubleshooting

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following sug- gestions might help.

Problem	Suggestion
The phone does not work or works	Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are cor-
poorly.	rectly and securely connected.
	Be sure the handset’s battery pack is connected and charged.
	Return the handset to the base for a few seconds to reset the
	security access-protection code.
The handset stops working or works	Move the handset closer to the base.
poorly during a call.
	Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
	Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged. (If the battery
	power is too low, Bem 8Wjj[ho does not flash on the handset’s
	display)
Low volume of unusual sounds.	Someone has picked up another phone on the same phone
	line. Hang up the other phone.
Severe noise interference.	Keep the handset and base away from computers, remote
	control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,
	room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
	Move to another location or turn off the source of the interfer-
	ence.
	Hang up and redial the number.
The phone cannot be operated at a use-	Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
ful distance from the base because the
	Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.
signal becomes weak or noisy (hand-
	Recharge the battery pack.
set’s range has decreased).
The handset battery pack does not	Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they
charge.	are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.
	Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly (see “Con-
	necting, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack” on
	Page 12).
	Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base.
	Replace the battery pack.

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