fluorescent light fixtures (especially if giving off a buzzing noise)
other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom systems, or broadband Internet service
If static is on 1 handset or in 1 | If static is on all handsets or in |
location: | all locations: |
- Check nearby for one of the | - Check near the base for the |
common interference sources. | source of interference. |
- Try moving the handset away | - Try moving the base away from a |
from a suspected source, or try | suspected source, or turn off the |
moving the suspected source so | source if possible. |
it’s not between the handset and | - If the base has an adjustable |
the base. | antenna, try raising the antenna |
- There is always more noise at the | so it stands straight up. |
edges of the base’s range. If an | - If you have any service that uses |
Out of Range message displays, | the phone line, you might need a |
try moving closer to the base. | filter (see following). |
Installing a line filter or DSL filter
Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes static on telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store.
Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone’s base into the filter. Make a test call to make sure the noise is gone.
Do you use a T-coil hearing aid?
-If you have a hearing aid equipped with a telecoil
problems with noise on the line, try turning on
-Using
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Liquid damage
Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. If the exterior housing of the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. If moisture or liquid is inside the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow these steps:
Handset | Base |
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- Remove the battery cover and | - Disconnect the AC |
disconnect the battery. | adapter to cut off the |
- Let dry for at least 3 days with the | power. |
battery disconnected and the cover off | - Disconnect the |
for ventilation. | telephone cord. |
- After the handset dries, reconnect the | - Let dry for at least |
battery and replace the cover. Recharge | 3 days before |
the battery fully before using. | reconnecting. |
CAUTION! DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base, and the microwave oven.
Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing
Your phone communicates with the telephone network two ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. Most telephone companies use tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode.
1.From a handset, open the menu and select Global Setup.
2.Select Dial Mode, then select Pulse. The phone sounds a confirmation tone.
If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a call (if you’re using an automated response system, for example), press * to temporarily switch to tone dialing. When the call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.
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