VTech Ia5854 manual My handset does not, Ring when I receive Manual Call

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Troubleshooting

Problem	Suggestion

My handset does not	•	Make sure you have the ringer activated.. Refer to the section(s) on ringer selection in this user’s
ring when I receive		manual..
a call..	•	Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.
		Make sure the power cord is plugged in..

•You may be too far from the base unit..

•Charge the battery in the handset for 16 hours.. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to its base when not in use..

•You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring.. Try unplugging some of the other phones..

•The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper floor.

•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..)

•Test a working phone at the phone jack.. If another phone has the same problem, the problem is the phone jack.. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply..)

•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

•Your line cord might be malfunctioning.. Try installing a new line cord..

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Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dial Need HELP?Parts Check List Before You BeginInstallation Install Handset BatteryChoose Location Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords Wall Mounting Desk/Table InstallationCheck for Dial Tone Charge the Handset BatterySet Language Mode Set the Dial ModeSet Handset Date and Time Handset Ringer Style/Battery SaveBelt clip optional If you subscribe to DSL serviceHandset Operation Telephone OperationBase Operation Temporary Tone DialingMessage Waiting Clear Message Waiting Alert When you have a message waiting, the handset will displayHeadset Jack Operating RangeWalk back into range, periodically pressing OFF Display Screen Messages Store a Number/Name in Speed Dial Speed DialingPress select to save the edited information Edit a Number/Name Stored in Speed DialDelete a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial Dial a Speed Dial NumberReassign Locations in Speed Dial Telephone Directory Store a Number/Name in the DirectoryEdit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Dial a Number from the Directory Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial MemoryCaller ID Review Call History About Call History Caller IDLocate the record in call history that you want to dial Delete Records from Call HistoryDial a Displayed Number Store a Call History Record in the DirectoryPress select, then press Or until Program Code + number number only 1+ number.. See the noteSide margin for more information on changing Dialing sequenceAbout Announcements Audible IndicatorsSetting the clock Answering System Operation At the BaseTo delete your announcement System on or off Confirm feature settingsRecord Your Announcement To review your announcement at any timeFeature Summary Setting Up Your Answering SystemChoose how many times the phone will Listen to, Save & Delete MessagesTurn the base ringer on or off OffTo stop recording, press the PLAY/STOP again Call Screening/InterceptRecord a Memo Press to play messages.. Press again to stop playbackWindow Display When Voice Menu Answering System Operation Remote AccessRemote Access Commands Connect with the Answering SystemMenu Will Again to turn the system back onTurn system on Code, then press 0 to turn the answering system onBatteries Battery Care and performanceProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingOff in this troubleshooting guide NoiseComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones If you subscribe to DSL ServiceManual For further instructionWhen I’m near My handset does not Ring when I receive Manual CallMy handset Up to one minute for the handset and base to resetMy Caller ID isn’t Warranty Statement MaintenanceHow do you get warranty service? Important Safety Instructions FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC RegulationsIndustry Canada Rbrc SealReceive Frequency Base 5863..80 5872..5 MHz Technical SpecificationsIndex IndexTelephone operation 11-15 Page User’s Manual