VTech CS6114-2 user manual My handset beeps and is not performing normally

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

My handset beeps and is not performing normally.

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the telephone base into a different working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It may be out of range.

Reset the telephone base by unplugging the electrical power to the base. Wait for 15 seconds and plug it back in again. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and the telephone base to synchronize.

Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

There is interference during a telephone conversation. My calls fade out when I am using the cordless handset.

The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.

If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet.

Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, relocate your telephone or modem farther apart from each other, or use a different surge protector.

The location of your telephone base can impact the performance of your cordless phone. For better reception, install the telephone base in a centralized location within your home or office, away from walls or other obstructions. In many environments, elevating the telephone base improves overall performance.

Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a corded telephone. If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

If other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

I hear other calls when using the telephone.

Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in the wiring or local telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.

I hear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in securely.

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Contents Online user’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Getting started Parts checklistWall mounting Telephone base and charger installationCharge Battery installationTelephone base layout Battery chargingCID/VOL Handset layoutMENU/SELECT Ringer tone Telephone settingsUsing the menu Ringer volumeClear voicemail To change the settingTo manually turn off these indicators LCD languageSet date and time Key toneHome area code Dial modeWebsite Telephone operation Multiple handset use for CS6114-2 only Temporary ringer silencingTemporary tone dialing Find handsetRedial list Chain dialingReview the redial list Delete a redial entry Dial a redial entryDirectory Add a directory entry Review the directory Character chartTo search the directory To start an alphabetical search Alphabetical searchDial a directory entry Edit a directory entryAbout caller ID Delete a directory entryInformation about caller ID with call waiting Call log Missed call indicatorReview the call log Memory matchView dialing options Save a call log entry to the directory Dial a call log numberCall log display screen messages Delete the call log entriesDisplay screen messages AppendixHandset screen icons Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset light Telephone base lightBattery needs charging when BatteryCannot dial out TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all There is no dial toneTelephone does not ring when there is an incoming call Low battery shows on the handset screenCharge light is off My handset beeps and is not performing normally Hear other calls when using the telephoneHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen My caller ID features are not working properlyCommon cure for electronic equipment Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesImportant safety instructions Maintenance Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersOperating range Rbrc seal About cordless telephonesWhat does this limited warranty cover? WarrantyFCC Part FCC Part 68 and Acta Technical specifications Index Index All rights reserved. Version 9 11/11