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Problem Solving Section

For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems.
Phone does not work, check the following:
1. Base unit is plugged into power source.
2. Handset is charged.
3. TONE/PULSE switch is in the right position.
4. TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the TELEPHONE LINE JACK.
Range of phone limited, check the following:
1. ANTENNA on the base unit is raised.
2. Base unit is centrally located in your residence.
3. Base unit is not located near appliances.
No dial tone, check the following:
1. Telephone plug is connected to the telephone line.
2. Base unit is plugged into the power source.
Received signal flutters or fades, check the following:
1. Battery pack in HANDSET is fully charged.
2. HANDSET is not too far from the BASE UNIT.
3. ANTENNA on BASE UNIT is raised.
Interference on reception, check the following:
1. Noise may be picked up from electrical products in the home or electrical storms.
Generally, this noise is a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a
defect in your system. (See Technical Information on page 21).
2. Choose an alternate channel using the CHN (CHANNEL) button on the handset.
Excess static, check the following:
1. Check to see that the antenna is not touching another metal object.
2. Raise or reposition the Base unit antenna.
If after pressing the TALK button, you receive three beeps and no
dial tone, check the following:
1. Base unit is plugged into power source.
NOTE: If no telephones in the house are working, disconnect one set at a time to
verify that none of the phones are causing the problem. If you still have a problem
after doing this and your telephone still does not work, please contact your local
phone company.
Problem Solving
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