Troubleshooting
JOINING A CALL IN PROGRESS ON THE BASE:
1.Press SPEAKER or TALK on the handset. The handset display changes from “LINE IN USE” TO “CONF.”
2.To disconnect the handset from the con- ference call, press TALK or SPEAKER.The handset display again reads “LINE IN USE.”
For your convenience, we have listed some common problems that may occur with cordless phones, followed by a list of items that should be checked.
Telephone does not work?
Check to ensure:
•Base is plugged into POWER SOURCE.
•Handset is CHARGED.
•TONE/PULSE switch is in the right position
•TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into both he TELEPHONE and the TELEPHONE LINE JACK.
Range of telephone limited?
Check to ensure:
•ANTENNA on the base is raised
•Base is centrally located in your residence
•Base is not located near appliances
No dial tone?
Check to ensure:
•Telephone plug is connected to the
TELEPHONE LINE
•Base is plugged into the POWER SOURCE
Received signal filters or fades?
Check to ensure:
•Battery pack in HANDSET is fully charged
•HANDSET is not too far from the BASE
•ANTENNA on BASE is raised
Interference on reception?
Check the following:
•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.
•Choose an alternate channel using CHANNEL on the handset.
Static?
Check to ensure:
•That the ANTENNA is not touching anoth- er metal object.
•Raise or reposition the ANTENNA on the base. If, after pressing TALK, you receive three beeps and no dial tone, check to ensure:
•Base is plugged into POWER SOURCE.
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