NO DATA

No Caller ID information was received.

PAGING FROM BASE

The PAGE button has been pressed on the base.

PRESS TALK KEY

Indicates the CID number is a Direct Dial Number (DDN) and cannot

 

be formatted.

REPEAT

Repeat call message. Indicates that a new call from the same

 

number was received more than once.

UNKNOWN NAME/

The incoming call is from an area not serviced by

CALLER/NUMBER

Caller ID or the information was not sent.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CORDLESS PHONE SOLUTIONS

No dial tone

Check installation:

Make sure the base power cord is connected to a working electrical outlet.

Make sure the telephone line cord is connected to the base unit and the wall phone jack.

Connect another phone to the same modular jack; if the second phone doesn’t work, the problem might be with your wiring or local service.

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

Make sure the battery is properly charged (for 16 hours).

Ensure the battery pack is installed correctly.

Did the handset beep when you pressed theTALK/call back button? Did the charge/in use indicator come on?The battery may need to be charged.

Place the handset in the base for at least 20 seconds.

Handset does not ring

Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset is turned ON.

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

You may have too many extension phones on your line.Try unplugging some phones.

Check for a dial tone.

You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

Change channels.

Move closer to base.The handset might be out of range.

Relocate the base. Make sure base is not plugged into an electrical outlet with another household appliance.

Charge the battery.

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