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Troubleshooting

Problem

Suggestion

I get noise, static,

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

or weak signal even

 

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

when I’m near the

 

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

base.

 

kitchen appliances and other cordless phones.

 

• Microwaves operate on the same frequency as your phone. It is normal to experience static on

 

 

your phone while the microwave is running. Do not install this phone in the same outlet or near

 

 

the microwave.

 

If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge

 

 

protector) into a different location. If this solves the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther

 

 

apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.

 

• Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone will likely get better reception not installed

 

 

in a low area.

 

• 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).

 

 

 

I hear other calls while

Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you

using my phone.

 

still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local

 

 

telephone company.

I hear noise in the

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

handset, and none of

 

 

the keys or buttons

 

 

work.

 

 

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Additional Information

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Contents Table of Contents Additional Information IndexBefore You Begin Parts ChecklistChoose Location InstallationInstall Handset Battery Power Guard/Spare Battery Charger Feature Table/Desk Installation Wall Mounting Charge the Handset BatteryBelt Clip optional Check for dial toneRegistration To register your accessory handsetsRe-Register existing handsets to a new base De-Register all system handsetsHandset Display Handset and Base IndicatorsBase Display PowerHandset Layout Base Unit Layout From the Base Unit Telephone OperationFrom the Handset Flash Function Volume ControlRedial Function Mute FunctionIntercom Call Transferring CallsCall Forward Headset Handset LocatorOperating Range Screen Displays When Calling Base Base Display Screen Messages Ringer Tone Telephone SettingsRinger Volume Dial Type preset to tone Key Tone preset to onLanguage preset to English Storing a New Entry Telephone DirectoryReviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook Phonebook Editing a Phonebook EntryDelete a Phonebook Entry Andrew Smith Caller IDReview Call History About Call History Caller IDDelete Records from Call History Dial a Displayed NumberStore a Call History Record in the Directory Screen Displays WhenProgramming the Voicemail Access Keys Access VoicemailVoicemail Clear VoicemailProgramming the Play key Programming PasswordProgramming the Voicemail key Programming the Erase key Reset all codesProgramming the Skip key PPU Keys on Base Custom Pay-Per-Use PPU FeaturesPress 3-WAY Calling again PPU Keys on HandsetChange Auto Call Back Number Change PPU Key SettingChange Repeat Dialing Number Change 3-Way Calling NumberBatteries Battery Care and MaintenanceReplacing the Handset Battery 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