TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your telephone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help.
Problem | Suggestion |
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The handset does not work. | Move the handset closer to the base. |
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| Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapt- |
| er are correctly and securely connected. |
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| Be sure the battery pack is connected and |
| charged. |
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| Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna |
| to a vertical position. |
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| Return the handset to the base for 6 sec- |
| onds, then try again. |
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Volume drops or you hear unusual | Someone has picked up another phone on |
sounds. | the same line. Hang up the other phone. |
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Call is noisy. | Do not place the base near appliances or |
| large metal objects. |
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| Keep the handset away from interference |
| sources such as computers, remote con- |
| trol toys, wireless alarm systems, wireless |
| intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent |
| lights, and electrical appliances. If the in- |
| terference is severe, turn off the interfering |
| device. |
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| Press CHANNEL to switch to another chan- |
| nel. |
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| Hang up and redial the number. |
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Phone dials more than 7 digits when | Store the local area code (see “Setting the |
dialing a local phone number from a | Area Code” on Page 16). |
Caller ID record. |
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The handset’s range decreases. | Fully extend and raise the base’s antenna |
| to a vertical position. |
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| Return the handset to the base to re- |
| charge the battery pack. |
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| Be sure the base’s antenna is not touching |
| a metal surface. |
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