HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS

Signal

Meaning

A long warbling tone (with ringer on)

Signals an incoming call

Three short beeps

Page signal

One short beep (every 7 seconds)

Low battery warning

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

TELEPHONE SOLUTIONS

 

No dial tone

 

Check and repeat installation steps:

Ensure the base power cord is connected to a working outlet .

Ensure the telephone line cord is connected to the base and the wall jack .

Connect another phone to the same jack; if there is still no dial tone, the problem might be your wiring or local service.

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

Ensure the battery is properly charged (12 hours).

Ensure the battery pack installed correctly.

Did the handset beep when you pressed the TALK/callback 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 the tone/pulse setting on the base is set to the type of phone service you are subscribed to.

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GE 55909320 manual Handset Sound Signals, Troubleshooting Guide