Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

The handset battery pack does not charge.

Check the charging contacts on the handset

 

and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a

 

pencil eraser.

 

 

 

Be sure the battery pack is properly con-

 

nected.

 

 

 

Be sure the handset is properly seated on

 

the base.

 

 

 

Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing

 

the Battery Pack” on Page 28).

 

 

The handset does not ring or receive a

Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical

page.

position.

 

 

 

Move the handset closer to the base.

 

 

 

Move the base away from other electrical

 

devices.

 

 

 

Recharge the battery pack.

 

 

You have an incoming call, but do not

Let the phone ring twice before you answer

receive any Caller ID information.

so the system has time to record the Caller

 

ID information.

 

 

 

Check that the system is correctly and

 

securely connected.

 

 

 

Call your phone company to verify that your

 

Caller ID service is active.

 

 

If you still have problems, disconnect the ET-1118. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob- lem, take your ET-1118 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Radio Shack ET-1118 owner manual Problem Suggestion