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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 sounds.

Someone has picked up another phone on

 

the same line. Hang up the other phone.

 

 

 

If you are using the headset, ensure the

 

headset plug is properly connected to the

 

jack.

 

 

Severe noise interference.

Press CH to change the channel.

 

 

 

Keep the handset away from computers, re-

 

mote control toys, wireless microphones,

 

alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors,

 

fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.

 

 

 

Move to another location or turn off the

 

source of interference.

 

 

 

Hang up and redial the number.

 

 

The phone cannot be operated at a use-

Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical posi-

ful distance from the base because the

tion.

signal becomes weak or noisy (handset’s

 

Be sure neither the handset or base antenna

range has decreased).

is touching a metal surface.

 

 

 

 

Return the handset to the base to recharge

 

the battery pack.

 

 

The phone does not work or works

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC

poorly.

adapter are correctly and securely con-

 

nected, and the battery is charged.

 

 

The handset battery 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 is properly connected.

 

 

 

Be sure the handset is properly seated on the

 

base.

 

 

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Radio Shack 43-1090, ET-918, 43-1088/90 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion