10. Help

Problem

Cause & Solution

The ink film runs out

L Even if there are only a few sentences, every page that comes out

quickly.

of the machine is considered a full page.

 

L Turn OFF the following features:

 

– confirmation report: feature #04 on page 69.

 

– journal report: feature #22 on page 70.

 

– Caller ID list: feature #26 on page 71.

 

 

The unit beeps.

L Recording paper/ink film has run out. Press {STOP} to stop the

 

beeps and install paper/ink film.

 

 

Whenever I try to retrieve

L You are probably entering {*}{#}{9}. This is the default setting

my voice mail messages, I

for the fax activation code. If you use a voice mail service, turn the

am interrupted by the fax

fax activation feature OFF or reprogram the activation code

tone.

(feature #41 on page 72).

 

 

The speakerphone is not

L Use the speakerphone in a quiet room.

working.

L If you have difficulty hearing the other party, adjust the volume.

 

 

I cannot page the handset

L The handset is too far from the base unit.

or base unit.

 

 

 

The unit does not display

L You need to subscribe to a Caller ID service.

the caller’s name and/or

L Other telephone equipment may be interfering with your phone.

telephone number.

Disconnect it and try again.

 

L Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may be

 

interfering with the Caller ID information.

 

L Telephone line noise may be affecting the Caller ID information.

 

L The caller requested not to send his/her information (page 39).

 

L If a call is being transferred to you, the caller information will not be

 

displayed.

 

 

The Caller ID list/incoming

L The Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned OFF. Turn it ON

phone numbers are not

and try again (page 42).

edited automatically.

 

 

 

The display exits the

L Do not pause for over 1 minute on the handset or 3 minutes on the

Caller ID List while

base unit while searching.

viewing caller

 

information.

 

 

 

10.3.3 Cordless handset

 

 

Problem

Cause & Solution

The handset does not

L Make sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 17).

work.

L Fully charge the battery (page 20).

 

L Clean the charge contacts and charge again (page 20).

 

L Unplug the base unit’s power cord to reset. Plug in, and try again.

 

L Re-install the battery (page 17) and fully charge it.

 

 

The handset does not

L The ringer volume is set to OFF. Adjust it (page 27).

ring.

 

 

 

The display shows “No

L The handset is too far from the base unit.

link to base. Move

Move closer and try again.

closer to base, try

L Plug in the base unit’s power cord.

again.” and an alarm

L Raise the base unit antenna.

tone sounds.

L The handset may have lost communication with the base unit.

 

Register the handset again (page 78).

 

 

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