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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone, but if you do, the fol- lowing suggestions might help.

Problem

 

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

Low volume or unusual

Someone has picked up another phone on the

sounds.

same line. Hang up the other phone.

 

 

 

Severe noise interference.

Press CH to change the channel.

 

Keep the handset away from computers,

 

 

remote control toys, wireless microphones,

 

 

alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors,

 

 

fluorescent lights, and electrical appli-

 

 

ances.

 

Move to another location or turn off the

 

 

source of interference.

 

 

 

The phone cannot be oper-

Fully extend the base’s antenna in a verti-

ated at a useful distance from

 

cal position.

the base because the signal

Be sure neither antenna is touching a

becomes weak or noisy

 

metal surface.

(handset’s range has

 

 

 

decreased).

Return the handset to the cradle, and

 

 

recharge the battery.

 

 

The phone does not work or

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC

works poorly.

adapter are correctly and securely connected,

 

and the battery is charged.

 

 

 

The handset battery does not

Check the charging contacts on the hand-

charge.

 

set and base. If they are dirty, clean them

 

 

with a pencil eraser.

 

Be sure the battery is connected correctly.

 

 

 

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