Panasonic KX-FG6550 When a function does not work, check here, Initial settings, General

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10.3 When a function does not work, check here

10.3.1 Initial settings

Problem	Cause & Solution
I cannot hear a dial tone.	L If you used a splitter/coupler to connect the unit, remove the
	splitter/coupler and connect the unit to the wall jack directly. If the
	unit operates properly, check the splitter/coupler.
	L Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known
	working telephone. If the working telephone operates properly,
	contact our service personnel to have the unit repaired. If the
	working telephone does not operate properly, contact your
	telephone company.
	L The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the
	connections.
	L If you connected the fax machine through a computer modem,
	connect the fax machine directly to a telephone line jack.
I cannot make calls.	L The dialing mode setting may be wrong. Change the setting
	(feature #13 on page 79, or feature 051 on page 88).
The unit does not work.	L Check if the battery is installed correctly (page 18).
	L Check the connections (page 20).
	L Fully charge the battery (page 23).
The unit does not ring.	L The ringer volume is turned OFF. Adjust it (page 28, 29).
	L If more than one other user is using the handsets and base unit,
	the handset/base unit may not ring. Those users will hear incoming
	call tones (feature #73 on page 83, feature 13 on page 88 or
	feature 0*2 on page 90).

10.3.2 General

Problem	Cause & Solution
The unit displays “CHECK	L The paper is inserted halfway. Insert it correctly (page 17) and
PAPER” even though	press {START} to clear the message.
paper is inserted.
The other party complains	L FAX ONLY mode is set. Tell the other party the number is only used
they only hear a fax tone	for faxes.
and cannot talk.	L Change the receiving mode to TEL mode (page 58), TAM/FAX
	mode (page 59) or TAM ONLY mode (page 61).
	L If you use a Distinctive Ring service, make sure you have set the
	same ring pattern assigned by the telephone company (page 63).
The {REDIAL/PAUSE}	L If this button is pressed during dialing, a pause will be inserted. If
button does not function	pressed immediately after a dial tone is obtained, the last number
properly.	dialed will be redialed.
The receiving mode does	L Distinctive Ring is set (feature #31* and feature #31# on page
not function properly.	81).
During programming, I	L All or part of the number is the same as another code or ID.
cannot enter the code or	Change the number:
ID number.	– remote operation ID (code): feature #11 on page 79, or feature
	063 on page 89,
	– fax activation code: feature #41 on page 82.
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport		99