ˆTroubleshooting
We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, these suggestions might help.
Problem | Suggestions | |
|
| |
|
| |
The phone does not | Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely | |
work or works poorly. | connected. | |
|
| |
| Be sure the battery pack in the handset is connected and charged. | |
|
| |
| Return the handset to the base for about 5 seconds to reset the security | |
| ||
|
| |
The display flashes | Make sure the battery pack in the handset is properly connected. | |
slowly when the hand- |
| |
set is faceup on the |
| |
base. |
| |
|
| |
The handset stops | Move the handset closer to the base. | |
working or works |
| |
Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical position. | ||
poorly during a call. | ||
| ||
Be sure the handset’s battery pack is charged. (If the battery pack power is too | ||
| ||
| low, the handset cannot display Bem 8Wjj[ho.) | |
|
| |
Low volume or | Someone has picked up another phone on the same line. Hang up the other | |
unusual sounds. | phone. | |
|
| |
Your conversation is | Keep the handset away from computers, remote control toys, wireless micro- | |
difficult to hear due to | phones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and elec- | |
dropout or muting. | trical appliances. | |
|
| |
| Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. | |
|
| |
| Press CH to change the channel. | |
|
| |
| Hang up and redial the number. | |
|
| |
The phone cannot be | Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. | |
operated at a useful |
| |
Be sure neither the handset’s nor base’s antenna is touching a metal surface. | ||
distance from the base | ||
| ||
Return the handset to the base and recharge the battery pack. | ||
because the signal | ||
becomes weak or |
| |
noisy (handset’s range |
| |
has decreased). |
| |
|
| |
The handset battery | Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they are dirty, clean | |
pack does not charge. | them with a pencil eraser. | |
|
| |
| Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly. | |
|
| |
| Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base. | |
|
| |
| Replace the battery pack. | |
|
|
18 | Troubleshooting |
