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Appendix

Troubleshooting

My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the base. Plug the unit into a different, working electrical outlet not con- trolled by a wall switch.

Move the cordless handset closer to the base. You might have moved out of range.

Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to reset.

Other electronic products can cause interference to your cord- less 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 moni- tors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless phones.

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displays on my cordless hand- set.

Ensure that the base is powered up.

Place the cordless handset in the base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to resynchronize channels.

Move the cordless handset closer to the base. You might have moved out of range.

If the cordless handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on, refer to The charge light is off in this trouble- shooting guide.

Reset the base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and base to reset.

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, page towers, cell phones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and cordless phones.

The batteries will not hold a charge.

Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to its base when not in use.

You may need to purchase a new battery, please refer to the battery section of this user’s manual.

Your phone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the war- ranty section of this user’s manual for further instruction.

If the cordless handset is in its base and the charging light does not come on, refer to The charge light is off in this trouble- shooting guide.

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Contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5917/E5938B/ E5939B Need HELP? Information about caller ID with call waiting Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile see SeeTable of contents Cordless handset Quick reference guideTelephone base Parts checklist for E5917 Parts checklist for E5938B Parts checklist for E5939B Before you begin About caller identificationTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desiredMaking and answering calls Hands-free speakerphone callsLast number redial Handset locator Basic base operationThree-way conference calls Volume controlOptions while on calls Handset and Base Call waitingMute Temporary ringer silencingTemporary tone dialing Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Call forward Call forwardCall transfer Call transferKey tone Handset settingsRinger volume Ringer toneLanguage Clear voice mail indicationDial type Base settings Timeouts and error messages Shared directoryMemory capacity New directory entries To create a new directory entryTo enter a name Storing the entry Viewing long numbers Directory searchTo browse through the directory To search by nameTo dial a displayed number To delete an entryTo change an entry How caller ID works Shared caller ID logAbout names Example To review the call logTo review the call log To return a callTo review the call log Message capacity Answering system operationDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time Outgoing announcements To record your outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement To turn announcement only on or off Announcement only modeSetup Changing feature optionsTo delete all old messages Message playbackAnnouncements Options during playbackTo play back a memo To record a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysStop Remote accessHelp menu Handset alert tones Screen icons, indicator lights & tonesIndicator lights Screen icons & alert tonesScreen display messages Handset display screen messagesHandset with a low battery has been To add a new handset Adding new handsetsTo de-register all handsets Replacing a handsetAt all TroubleshootingConnecting Get noise Troubleshooting Charge light is off CL flashes System does Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephone Especially about telephone answering systems Pacemaker patientsFCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Technical specifications Index Action Remote access wallet card