Did the handset beep when you pressed theTALK/call back button?The battery may need to be charged.

Place handset in charge cradle for at least 20 seconds.

Dial tone is OK, but can’t dial out

Make sure theTONE/PULSE setting on the base is set to the type of phone service you are subscribed to.

Handset/Base does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer switch is turned on and the base ringer is programmed to HI.

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

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

Check for dial tone. If no dial tone is heard, see No dial tone above. You experience static, noise, or fading in and out

Change channels.

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

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

Charge the battery.

Unit beeps

Place the handset in the cradle for 20 seconds. If it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours.

Clean charging contacts on cordless handset and charge cradle with a soft cloth or an eraser.

See solutions for “No dial tone” on previous page.

Replace the battery.

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