Place the handset in the base for at least 20 seconds to reset unit.

Handset does not ring

Make sure the handset ringer 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

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.

Unit beeps

Place handset in base for 20 seconds; if it still beeps, charge battery for 16 hours.

Clean the charging contacts on handset and base with a soft cloth.

See solutions for “No dial tone.”

Replace the battery.

Unit locks up and there is no communication between the handset and base

Unplug the power adaptor from the electrical outlet and the back of the base. Remove the handset battery. Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power adaptor back into the base and electrical outlet. Reconnect the battery and charge for 16 hours.

Battery Solutions

If you experience any of the following problems, even after recharging the battery, you may need to replace the battery pack:

Short talk time

Poor sound quality.

Limited Range

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GE 28225 manual Battery Solutions, Move closer to base. The handset might be out of range