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GE 00017670, 25982xx3, 598 Causes of Poor Reception

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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.

Contents

Main Equipment Approval Information Interference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Licensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Page Telephone Jack Requirements Introduction Before You Begin Parts Checklist Installation Digital Security System Important Installation Guidelines Base Layout Handset and Charge Cradle Layout Installing the Phone Installing the Handset Battery Installing the Phone Connecting the AC (Electrical) Power Connecting the Telephone Line Attaching the Pedestal Bracket Desktop mode: Answering System Set Up Voice Instructions Answering System Operation Recording the Outgoing Announcement Reviewing Announcement Leaving a Message Screening Calls from the Base Screening Calls from the Handset Message Playback from Base Unit Erasing Messages Leaving a Memo Telephone Set Up Language Handset Name Display Contrast Rings to Answer Security Code Base Ringer Level Handset Ringer ON/OFF Ringer Tone VIP Ring Tone Setting Day/Time Local Area Code Tone/Pulse Dialing Transfer ON/OFF Registration (Link Cordless Handset) Default Setting Basic Operation Answering a Call Base Speakerphone Making a Call Speakerphone Manual Channel Selection Call Timer Auto Standby Handset Ringer ON/OFF Shortcut Do Not Disturb Flash Call Transfer Transferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset Transferring Call from Cordless Handset to Another Cordless Handset/Base Last Number Redial Base Speakerphone Hold Paging the Cordless Handset Mute Volume Speakerphone Answering System Base Unit Speakerphone Operation Receiving a Call with Speakerphone Making a Call with Speakerphone Switching Between Speakerphone and Handset Cordless Handset Speakerphone Operation Memory Storing a Name and Number in Memory Storing a Redial Number Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Reviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers Dialing a Stored Number Chain Dialing from Memory Caller ID (CID) Call Waiting Caller ID Receiving CID Records Storing CID Records (In CID Memory) Reviewing Call Records Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Dialing a Caller ID Number Deleting the Current Caller ID Record Deleting All Caller ID Records Caller ID Errors Remote Access Using the Handset Answering System Indicator Memory Full Accessing the Answering System from Another Location Changing the Security Code Changing the Battery Battery Safety Precautions Headset and Belt Clip Operation Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Connecting the Belt Clip Display Messages Page Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Telephone Solutions Page Caller ID Solutions Battery Solutions Causes of Poor Reception General Product Care Service Index A B C D I L M P R Limited Warranty Accessory Information