VTech ia5845 manual My handset does not

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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 Battery Care and Maintenance Replacing the Handset Battery Need HELP? Before You Begin Parts Check ListChoose Location InstallationInstall Handset Battery Connect Power and Telephone Line Cords Modular telephone jack Standard electrical outletDesk/Table Installation Wall MountingCharge the Handset Battery Set Language ModeSet the Dial Mode Check for Dial ToneHandset Ringer Style/Battery Save If you subscribe to DSL serviceSetup Installation Belt clip optionalTelephone Operation Handset OperationMessage Waiting Indicator Base OperationTemporary Tone Dialing Headset JackOperating Range Message WaitingClear Message Waiting Alert Call TransferDisplay Screen Messages Screen Displays WhenSpeed Dial Store a Number/Name in Speed DialEdit a Speed Dial Number/Name Enter NumberReassign Locations in Speed Dial Delete a Speed Dial Number/NameDial a Speed Dial Number Edit a Number/Name in the Directory Telephone DirectoryStore a Number/Name in the Directory Delete a Number/Name in the Directory Move a Number/Name to Speed Dial Dial a Number from the DirectoryCaller ID About Call History Caller ID Review Call HistoryStore a Call History Record in the Directory Delete Records from Call HistoryDial a Displayed Number Screen Displays When Battery Care and Maintenance BatteriesTroubleshooting Problem SuggestionAdditional Information CAN’T Connect When I’m near My handset does not My handset Your DSL provider to obtain a noise filter Maintenance Warranty StatementHow do you get warranty service? Important Safety Instructions FCC, Acta and IC Regulations FCC PartRbrc Seal Industry CanadaTechnical Specifications Index Index 91-000500-020-000 User’s Manual