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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. If you still have problems, take the phone to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance.

SYMPTOM

SUGGESTION

 

 

 

 

Interference is severe.

Move the remote keypad closer to the base.

 

 

 

Keep the base and remote keypad away from interfer-

 

ence sources such as computers, radio-controlled toys,

 

wireless microphones, wireless alarm systems, wireless

 

intercoms and room monitors, fluorescent lights, and

 

electrical appliances.

 

 

 

Turn off the interfering device.

 

 

 

Hang up and redial the number.

 

 

The range decreases.

Fully extend the base’s antenna and raise it to a vertical

 

position.

 

 

 

Ensure the antenna is not touching a metal surface.

 

 

 

Recharge the remote keypad battery pack.

 

 

The volume level drops or

Hang up the second phone.

you hear unusual sounds

 

when someone picks up

 

another phone on the

 

same line.

 

 

 

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