VTech BS5872 manual Additional Information

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

I cannot dial out.

Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find

 

 

the base and produce a dial tone. This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing.

 

• Make sure your phone is set to the correct dial mode for the type of service that you have (pulse

 

 

or touchtone). Refer to the Installation section of this user’s manual to set the dial mode.

 

If the other phones in your home are having the issue, the problem is in your wiring or local

 

 

service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).

 

• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliance may cause

 

 

the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting

 

 

the handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background

 

 

noise.

 

 

 

My handset beeps

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base. Plug the unit into a different, working

four times and isn’t

 

outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

performing normally.

Move the handset closer to the base. You might have moved out of range.

 

• If the handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on, refer to The Charge Light

 

 

is Off in this troubleshooting guide.

 

Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in.

 

 

Allow up to one minute for the handset and base to reset.

 

• Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your

 

 

phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: wireless routers, radios,

 

 

radio towers, pager towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal

 

 

computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones.

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Contents Table of Contents Additional Information IndexBefore You Begin Parts ChecklistInstallation Install Handset BatteryChoose Location Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature Table/Desk Installation Wall Mounting Charge the Handset BatteryBelt Clip optional Check for dial toneDe-Register all system handsets To register your accessory handsetsRegistration Re-Register existing handsets to a new baseHandset Display Handset and Base IndicatorsBase Display PowerHandset Layout Base Unit Layout Telephone Operation From the HandsetFrom the Base Unit Mute Function Volume ControlFlash Function Redial FunctionIntercom Call Transferring CallsCall Forward Headset Handset LocatorOperating Range Screen Displays When Calling Base Base Display Screen Messages Telephone Settings Ringer VolumeRinger Tone Key Tone preset to on Language preset to EnglishDial Type preset to tone Storing a New Entry Telephone DirectoryReviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook Editing a Phonebook Entry Delete a Phonebook EntryPhonebook Andrew Smith Caller IDDial a Displayed Number About Call History Caller IDReview Call History Delete Records from Call HistoryStore a Call History Record in the Directory Screen Displays WhenClear Voicemail Access VoicemailProgramming the Voicemail Access Keys VoicemailProgramming Password Programming the Voicemail keyProgramming the Play key Reset all codes Programming the Skip keyProgramming the Erase key PPU Keys on Handset Custom Pay-Per-Use PPU FeaturesPPU Keys on Base Press 3-WAY Calling againChange Auto Call Back Number Change PPU Key Setting Change Repeat Dialing Number Change 3-Way Calling NumberBattery Care and Maintenance Replacing the Handset BatteryBatteries Problem Suggestion TroubleshootingAdditional Information CAN’T Connect Contact your local telephone company charges may apply Unplugging some of the other phones My calls fade or cut This to take place Limited Warranty MaintenanceImportant Safety Instructions FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC RegulationsIndustry Canada Technical Specifications Index INDEX51 91-000608-010-000 User’s Manual