VTech BS5872 manual My calls fade or cut

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

My calls fade or cut in

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

and out while I’m using

 

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

my handset.

 

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

 

 

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 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).

The charge light is off. • Clean the handset and base charging contact each month using a pencil eraser or cloth.

Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and firmly.

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.

Your phone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Limited Warranty section of this user’s manual for further instruction.

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Additional Information

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Contents Table of Contents Additional Information IndexBefore You Begin Parts ChecklistInstall Handset Battery InstallationChoose 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 From the Handset Telephone OperationFrom 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 Ringer Volume Telephone SettingsRinger Tone Language preset to English Key Tone preset to onDial Type preset to tone Storing a New Entry Telephone DirectoryReviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook Delete a Phonebook Entry Editing 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 the Voicemail key Programming PasswordProgramming the Play key Programming the Skip key Reset all codesProgramming 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 SettingChange Repeat Dialing Number Change 3-Way Calling NumberReplacing the Handset Battery Battery Care and MaintenanceBatteries 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