Caller ID Solutions

No Display

Is battery fully charged? Try replacing the battery.

Make sure that the unit is connected to a non-switched electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the base and reconnect it.

Caller ID Error Message

The unit displays this message if it detects anything other than valid Caller ID information during the silent period after the first ring. This message indicates the presence of noise on the line.

No Caller ID

In order to receive Caller ID information, you must subscribe to the standard name/number Caller ID service from your local telephone company.

Battery Solutions

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

Short talk time

Poor sound quality

Limited range

Causes of Poor Reception

Aluminum siding.

Foil backing on insulation.

Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.

You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.

Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.

Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.

Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.

Baby monitor is using the same frequency.

Handset battery is low.

You’re out of range of the base.

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GE 00017670, 25982xx3 manual Causes of Poor Reception, Caller ID Solutions, Battery Solutions