Curtis TC590 owner manual Problem Solving

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Problem Solving

Problem Solving Section

For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems.

Phone does not work, check the following:

1.BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.

2.HANDSET is charged.

3.TONE/PULSE Select Switch is in the right position.

4.TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE JACK.

Range of phone limited, check the following:

1.BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence.

2.BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.

No dial tone, check the following:

1.TELEPHONE LINE CORD plugs are connected to the TELEPHONE JACK and

TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION JACK.

2.BASE UNIT is plugged into a power source.

3.If you had a power failure or had unplugged the BASE UNIT, replace the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 2 to 5 seconds to reset the system.

Received signal flutters or fades, check the following:

1.BATTERY PACK in the HANDSET is fully charged.

2.HANDSET is not too far from the BASE UNIT.

Interference on reception, check the following:

1.Noise may be picked up from electrical products in the home or electrical storms. Generally, this noise is a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a defect in your system. (See Technical Information on page 34).

2.Choose an alternate channel using the Scan/Del button on the HANDSET.

3.Do not use this telephone within 20 ft. of a microwave oven while it is working, as you may experience interference. This is a normal occurrence with 5.8 GHz phones and should not be interpreted as a defect in the product.

Excess static, check the following:

1.Check to see that the ANTENNA is not touching another metal object.

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Contents Model TC590 Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Handset Controls Handset Controls Microphone Base Unit Controls Getting Started Connecting Your PhoneBelt Clip Installation Cordless Telephone Operation Preparing for UseReceiving Calls Placing Calls Redial FeatureUsing the Headset Feature Handset Volume ControlCaller ID System Caller ID System OperationViewing Caller Information During Incoming Calls Unknown 551 1604Caller ID with Call Waiting MSG Message WaitingOne-Touch Voice Mail Dialing Viewing the Caller List Caller ListPlacing a Call from the Caller List IncomingStoring Caller ID Records into the Directory Phone Book Viewing the Directory Phone Book Name and Telephone Number Directory Phone BookTelephone Keypad Characters SpaceEditing a Stored Number in the Directory Phone Book Placing Calls from the Directory Phone BookDeleting All Stored Number in the Directory Phone Book Deleting a Stored Number in the Directory Phone BookOutgoing Outgoing CallsKeypad Function SettingsChanging the Language Setting the Ringer LevelTurning the First Ring on or OFF Setting the Time and DateAdjusting the Contrast Setting the PBX NumberChanging the Flash Time Changing the Pause Time Programming One-Touch Voice Mail DialingSetting the Area Code Deleting Message Waiting IndicationMSG Waiting Multi-HANDSET System Operation Prepare for useTransfer Call Multi-Channel Access Resetting Security Code and Channel InformationSecurity System Security SystemRecharging the Battery Pack Recharging the Battery PackChanging the Battery Pack To Replace the Battery PackProblem Solving Problem Solving Technical Information Technical InformationNoise RangeFCC Notice FCC RequirementsRinger Equivalence Number FCC Requirements