VTech ia5845 manual When I’m near

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Suggestion

I get noise, static,

• Press the CHAN button while on a call until the interference has been eliminated.

or weak signal even

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

when I’m near the

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

base.

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 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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Contents Table of Contents Battery Care and Maintenance Replacing the Handset Battery Need HELP? Parts Check List Before You BeginInstall Handset Battery InstallationChoose Location Modular telephone jack Standard electrical outlet Connect Power and Telephone Line CordsWall Mounting Desk/Table InstallationCheck for Dial Tone Charge the Handset BatterySet Language Mode Set the Dial ModeIf you subscribe to DSL service Handset Ringer Style/Battery SaveInstallation Belt clip optional SetupHandset Operation Telephone OperationBase Operation Message Waiting IndicatorHeadset Jack Temporary Tone DialingMessage Waiting Operating RangeCall Transfer Clear Message Waiting AlertScreen Displays When Display Screen MessagesStore a Number/Name in Speed Dial Speed DialEnter Number Edit a Speed Dial Number/NameDial a Speed Dial Number Delete a Speed Dial Number/NameReassign Locations in Speed Dial Store a Number/Name in the Directory Telephone DirectoryEdit a Number/Name in the Directory Delete a Number/Name in the Directory Dial a Number from the Directory Move a Number/Name to Speed DialCaller ID Review Call History About Call History Caller IDDial a Displayed Number Delete Records from Call HistoryStore a Call History Record in the Directory Screen Displays When Batteries Battery Care and MaintenanceProblem Suggestion TroubleshootingAdditional Information CAN’T Connect When I’m near My handset does not My handset Your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter Warranty Statement MaintenanceHow do you get warranty service? Important Safety Instructions FCC Part FCC, Acta and IC RegulationsIndustry Canada Rbrc SealTechnical Specifications Index Index 91-000500-020-000 User’s Manual