TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

No dial tone.

Improper installation

Recheck all modular plug

 

 

 

connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem with the wiring.

Try another phone jack. If

 

 

 

your phone works on another

 

 

 

jack, it is likely you have a

 

 

 

problem with your wiring.

 

 

 

Contact your local phone

 

 

 

company.

 

 

 

The phone does

RINGER OFF/LO/HI switch

Set the RINGER OFF/LO/HI

not ring.

is not set correctly.

switch to the LO or HI

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too many telephones are

Contact your local telephone

 

 

installed on the same line.

company to determine the

 

 

 

maximum number of

 

 

 

extensions for your calling

 

 

 

area.

 

 

 

Memory dialing

The memory storage

Carefully review the store

does not work.

procedure was not followed

sequence and re-enter your

 

 

correctly.

programmed number.

 

 

 

The sound

Another extension is off

Hang up the extension.

volume is too

hook.

 

low.

 

 

 

 

 

Your telephone

The telephone line is not

Connect the telephone line

rings but the

connected properly to the

into the back of the unit.

FM2552PX

unit.

Check with your local

doesn't show

 

telephone company to be sure

any messages.

 

Caller ID service is being

 

 

 

provided on your telephone

 

 

 

line.

 

 

 

 

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

The display

The battery needs to be

Adjust the contrast level. If

screen is blank.

installed or replaced.

that doesn’t work, replace the

 

 

3 AA alkaline batteries.

 

 

 

You cannot

Your local area code is not

If the display does not

redial a call

programmed.

indicate 7 digits, reprogram

record.

 

the local area code.

 

 

 

 

The number displayed is

Verify the number displayed

 

incorrect.

during redial. Data received

 

 

was possibly corrupted during

 

 

the transmission through the

 

 

telephone lines. Dial the

 

 

telephone number manually

 

 

on your telephone.

 

 

 

“Error” appears

Bad data may have been

Pick up the phone after the

on the display.

received.

second ring. If an answering

 

 

machine is connected to the

 

 

same phone line as your

 

 

FM2552, it must be set to

 

 

answer after four or more

 

 

rings.

 

 

 

Cannot review

The unit is in the telephone

The handset must be in the

Caller ID data.

mode (not the Caller ID

base during all Caller ID

 

mode), or the battery needs to

procedures. If that doesn’t

 

be installed or replaced.

work, replace the 3 AA

 

 

alkaline batteries.

 

 

 

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier of US: SBFMT10BFM2552PX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

The applicable jacks ( i.e. RJ11C ) for this equipment are provided in the packaging with each piece of approved equipment. The jacks are certified by Universal Service Order Codes (USOC).

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this product. They are designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. The Ringer Equivalence Number (or REN) of this equipment is 1.0B and is shown on the bottom of the base.

If this equipment FM2552PX causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

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