ˆTroubleshooting
We do not expect you to have any problems with your answering system, but if you do, these suggestions might help.
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| Low volume or unusual sounds. | Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang |
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| Severe noise interference. | Press CH/SELECT to change the channel. |
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| Keep the handset away from computers, remote control toys, |
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| Move the handset to another location or turn off the source of |
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| The phone cannot be operated at a | Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. |
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| Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface. |
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| Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the battery |
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| decreased). | pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary (see “Replacing the |
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| Battery Pack” on Page 30). |
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| The phone does not work or works | Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are cor- |
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| poorly. | rectly and securely connected, and the battery pack is charged. |
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| The handset battery pack does not | Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they |
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| charge. | are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser. |
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| Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly. |
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| Replace the battery pack. |
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| The handset does not ring or receive | Move the handset closer to the base. |
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| Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery power is too |
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| Move the base away from other electrical devices and sources |
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| The handset stops working or works | Move the handset closer to the base. |
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| base, then place the handset back on the base. The CHARGE/ |
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