TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)
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Caller’s voice is too low. | • | Switch the Receiver Volume Control on the |
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| handset to higher level. |
Conversation is interrupted | • | Move closer to the base. |
frequently. | • Make sure the base antenna is in the | |
| upright position. | |
Or | • | Press the CH button to switch to a clearer |
Static noise is present during |
| channel. |
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conversation. |
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When the handset is fully | • | Press the MEM button for 2 seconds in the |
charged for the first time, the |
| Date/Time screen. Then the display will |
| show “SET LANGUAGE”. | |
display does not show “AREA |
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• | If that does not work, reset the handset by | |
CODE ”, to begin the |
| unplugging and then replugging in the |
| battery. Then the display will show “AREA | |
Caller ID setup. |
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| CODE ”. | |
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Handset does not display any | • | Check with your local telephone company |
Caller ID messages. |
| to make sure Call Waiting Caller ID service |
| is being provided on your telephone line. | |
| • | If you pick up the telephone before the first |
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| complete ring, the caller information will not |
PRODUCT CARE
A.Avoid putting cordless phones near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (motors, fluorescent lamps, etc.).
B.Avoid rough treatment of the phone by placing the handset gently into the base when hanging up. Avoid dropping the handset.
C.Clean your cordless telephone only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild hand soap. Do not use any type of solvent or abrasive cleaner. Before cleaning, always
D.Your cordless phone is not designed to be water resistant. Do not use the handset in the rain, in the pool or in the shower. Do not install your base unit outdoors, near a sink, bath tub or shower. Do not expose to direct sunlight.
E.Retain the original packaging should you need to ship the phone at a later date.
Additional Information
A.Connecting this telephone to a coin operated telephone or party line is prohibited by law.
B.If it is determined that your telephone is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it be disconnected from the modular outlet until the problem has been corrected.
For immediate answers to all your questions regarding the operation of your Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone® call the Consumer Hotline, toll free at
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| be completely received. |
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The display screen is dim or | • | Adjust the contrast. |
blank. |
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Unit is not receiving Call | • | Make sure you have subscribed to Call |
Waiting Caller ID calls. |
| Waiting, Caller ID, and Call Waiting Caller ID |
| service from your local telephone company. | |
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| • | The Caller ID data may have been affected |
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| by temporary noise or line conditions. In |
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| these cases, you may see the incorrect |
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| information on the display, such as NO |
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| CALLER ID, CID BLOCKED, ERROR, a |
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| blank screen, only the telephone number, |
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| or only the name. |
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Telephone numbers are not | • Make sure you have set your local area | |
| code. | |
dialed correctly from the |
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• | Make sure the displayed telephone number | |
caller list. |
| reflects the correct dialing situation (i.e. “1” |
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| before area code). |
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Speed Dialing Numbers Index
LOCATION | NUMBER | LOCATION | NUMBER |
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| 5 |
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1 |
| 6 |
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2 |
| 7 |
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3 |
| 8 |
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4 |
| 9 |
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