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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Suggestion

 

 

There is noise

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

 

 

or interference

• Appliances or other cordless telephones plugged into the same circuit as the telephone base can cause

 

during a

interference.. Try moving the appliance or telephone base to another outlet..

 

 

telephone

• Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless telephone.. Try installing your telephone

 

conversation..

as far away as possible from the following electronic devices: wireless routers, radios, radio towers,

 

 

pager towers, cellular telephones, digital telephones, intercoms, room monitors, televisions, VCRs,

 

 

personal computers, kitchen appliances, and other cordless telephones..

 

 

My calls fade

• Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as your telephone.. It is normal to experience static on

 

your telephone while the microwave oven is operating.. Do not install this telephone in the same outlet

 

out or cut in

 

or near a microwave oven..

 

 

and out when

 

 

• If your telephone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the telephone (or modem/surge

 

I am using

 

protector) into a different location.. If this solves the problem, re-locate your telephone or modem farther

 

the cordless

 

apart from each other, or use a different surge protector..

 

 

handset..

 

 

• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another

 

 

 

 

location, preferably a higher location for better reception..

 

 

 

• Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone.. If calls are still

 

 

not clear, the problem is probably in the wiring or local service.. Contact your local service company

 

 

(charges may apply)..

 

 

 

• Select channels 4 through 10 for your router (refer to the user’s manual of your router for more

 

 

information)..

 

 

 

• If you still have problems with the telephone or the router, make sure the handset is ON and press

 

 

CHAN/REMOVE until the performance improves..

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

• If the other telephones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in the wiring or local

 

 

service.. Contact the local telephone company (charges may apply)..

 

 

 

• Do you have DSL service? If yes, you need to have a DSL filter installed at every telephone jack that

 

 

has a telephone connected to it. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Table of contents Battery care and performance Replacing the handset battery Need HELP? Before you begin Parts checklistBattery User’s manual Installation Connect power and telephone line cordsInstall handset battery Choose locationWall mounting bracket installation optional Desk/table bracket installationTo attach To remove If you subscribe to DSL serviceBelt clip optional Charge the handset battery Set the dial modeCheck for dial tone LanguageHandset ringer style Set ringer volumeSet handset date and time Telephone operation Handset layoutChan channel Prog program19 20 21 22 Telephone base layoutAnnc announcement Handset operation Press any key to answer a call except OFF, orSelect Increase/decrease speaker volume Telephone base operationSet the answering machine to answer an incoming call Delete one or all messagesTemporary tone dialing Headset jackOperating range Directory Store a directory entryEdit a directory entry Erase a directory entry Move a directory entry to the speed dialDial a directory number Speed dial Store a speed dial entryEdit a speed dial entry Reassign locations in speed dial Delete a speed dial entryDial a speed dial number Caller ID About call history caller ID Review call historyDelete records from call history Dial a displayed numberStore a call history record in the directory Locate the record in call history that you want to dialDisplay screen messages Other party is blocking name and/or numberInformation About this caller’s name and/or numberAudible indicators Setting the clockAnswering system operation About announcementsAnswering system layout Record your announcementReview your announcement Delete your announcementAnswering system setup Feature summaryListen to, save & delete messages Call screening/interceptRecord a memo Delete messagesMessage window To stop recording, press PLAY/STOPIndicates volume level selected when pressing the volume Shows the current remote access codeDisplay when any setting is changed from on or off System is in programming mode or initializingVoice menu Remote accessRemote access commands Access code, then press 0 to turn the answering system on Delete messageMenu announcement to delete all old messages End call PressBattery needs to be recharged Displays when telephone base power is offDisplays when an out-of-range dial fails to Battery level is very low, handset operationsBattery care and performance BatteriesTroubleshooting Place the handset in the telephone base for rechargingManual for further instruction Minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to resetCharge Charge / Troubleshooting Dial mode Using the telephoneCannot dial out First, try all the above suggestions Before dialingAm using My caller ID features Caller ID serviceCall waiting Caller ID service System does notAnswering system Answering system are Call after four minutes IncompleteCall Disconnects the callRemote commands When dialingSystem Handset and the telephone base to synchronizeCommon cure for Or store from the call logMaintenance Limited WarrantyHow do you get warranty service? Important safety instructions FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC PartRbrc seal Industry CanadaTechnical specifications Index About announcements 26 About call historyPage 91-000913-040-100 User’s manual

Amplified Phone specifications

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