GE 21006 manual Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TELEPHONE

No dial tone

Check installation:

Is the base power cord connected to a working electrical outlet?

Is the telephone line cord connected to the base unit and the modular wall jack?

Connect another phone to the same jack. If it doesn’t work, the problem might be your wiring or local service.

Is the cordless handset out of range of the base? Move closer to the base

Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 12 hours).

Make sure the battery pack (in the handset) is properly installed.

Does the handset beep when you press the talk/callback button? Does the charge indicator on the base turn on? The battery may need to be charged.

Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds to reset the unit.

Dial tone is OK, but can ’t dial out

Make sure the TONE/PULSE dialing mode is set to the type of phone service you are subscribed to.

Handset does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer software switch is set to on.

The handset may be out of range. Move closer to the base.

You may have too many extension phones on your line.Try unplugging some extension phones.

Check for a dial tone.

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Contents 21006 Equipment Approval Information Interference InformationHearing AID Compatibility HAC Table of Contents Display Messages Features IntroductionPage Handset Layout Page/int buttonBase Layout Handset Charge Cradle LayoutParts Checklist Make sure your package includes the items shown hereImportant Installation Information Installing the Phone Programmable Functions Area Code Ringer ToneTONE/PULSE Registration Walkie Talkie Default Setting Basic OperationAnswering a Call FLASH/CALL Waiting Handset to Handset Paging Intercom Receiving AN Intercom Call THREE-WAY Calling Memory To Review To Change DELETE?Caller ID Caller ID Error Codes Reviewing the Caller ID List Number of digits Explanation Example To delete a Caller ID message Changing the Battery Belt Clip and Optional Headset Display Messages Incomplete DataHandset Sound Signals ReptTroubleshooting Guide Page Caller ID General Product Care Causes of Poor ReceptionService Orderform Index Page Limited Warranty For how long after your purchase