AT&T SL87218 user manual Troubleshooting

Appendix I

Troubleshooting

System does not record message.

•Make sure the answering system is on (see page 43).

•Make sure the memory of the answering system is not full.

Outgoing	•	When you record your announcement, make sure you
announcement is		speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from
not clear.		the telephone base.
	•	Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.)
		while recording.
Common cure	If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, try
for electronic	putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or
equipment.	charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in
	the order listed):
	•	Disconnect the power to the telephone base.
	•	Disconnect the cordless handset battery, and spare
		battery, if applicable.
	•	Wait a few minutes.
	•	Connect power to the telephone base.
	•	Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset
		into the telephone base.
	•	Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its
		connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one
		minute for this to take place.

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