VTech ia5877, ia5876, ia5874 user 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 User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Need HELP? VTech toll free 1-800-595-9511 In Canada dialBefore You Begin Parts Check ListInstall Handset Battery InstallationChoose Location Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords U g t h e Adapter into Electrical outlet.. IfDesk/Table Installation Wall MountingCharge the Handset Battery Set Language ModeSet the Dial Mode Check for Dial ToneHandset Ringer Style/Battery Save Set Handset Date and TimeBelt clip optional If you subscribe to DSL serviceTo remove Telephone Operation Handset OperationTemporary Tone Dialing Base OperationMessage Waiting Clear Message Waiting Alert When you have a message waiting, the handset will displayCall Transfer Operating Range Headset JackWalk back into range, periodically pressing OFF Display Screen Messages Speed Dialing Store a Number/Name in Speed DialEdit a Number/Name Stored in Speed Dial Press select to save the edited informationDial a Speed Dial Number Delete a Number/Name Stored in Speed DialReassign Locations in Speed Dial Store a Number/Name in the Directory Telephone DirectoryEdit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Move a Number/Name to the Speed Dial Memory Dial a Number from the DirectoryCaller ID About Call History Caller ID Review Call HistoryDelete Records from Call History Dial a Displayed NumberStore a Call History Record in the Directory Locate the record in call history that you want to dialCode + number number only 1+ number.. See the note Side margin for more information on changingDialing sequence Press select, then press Or until ProgramAudible Indicators Setting the clockAnswering System Operation At the Base About AnnouncementsSystem on or off Confirm feature settings Record Your AnnouncementTo review your announcement at any time To delete your announcementSetting Up Your Answering System Feature SummaryListen to, Save & Delete Messages Turn the base ringer on or offOff Choose how many times the phone willCall Screening/Intercept Record a MemoPress to play messages.. Press again to stop playback To stop recording, press the PLAY/STOP againWindow Display When Answering System Operation Remote Access Remote Access CommandsConnect with the Answering System Voice MenuTurn system on Again to turn the system back onCode, then press 0 to turn the answering system on Battery Care and performance BatteriesTroubleshooting Problem SuggestionNoise Off in this troubleshooting guideComputers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones Service ManualFor further instruction If you subscribe to DSLWhen I’m near Or weak signal evenGet noise, static Ring when I receive Manual Call My handset does notOut while I’m using Up to one minute for the handset and base to resetMy calls fade or cut My handsetMy Caller ID isn’t Maintenance Warranty StatementHow do you get warranty service? Important Safety Instructions FCC, Acta and IC Regulations FCC PartRbrc Seal Industry CanadaTechnical Specifications Receive Frequency Base 5863..80 5872..5 MHzIndex IndexIndex 91-000499-070-000