Test the Connection
Pick up the corded handset from the base. You should hear a dial tone and the display on the base should say Talk. When you get a dial tone, make a quick test call.
If... | Try... | |
the display says Check Tel Line | checking the connection between the | |
or you don't hear a dial tone | base and the phone jack. | |
you keep hearing a dial tone | changing to pulse dialing (see below). | |
there's a lot of noise or static | see page 28 for tips on avoiding | |
interference. | ||
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Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing
Phones can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone (DTMF) or pulse dialing. If you know your phone company uses pulse dialing or you can't make your test call, follow these steps:
) With the phone in standby, press Select/menu.
) Use Up or Down to highlight Global Setup, then press Select/menu. ) Use Up or Down to highlight Dial mode, then press Select/menu.
) Highlight Pulse, then press Select/menu. The phone sounds a confirmation tone. Try making another test call.
If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a call (if you're using an automated response system, for example), press 
to temporarily switch to tone dialing. When the call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode.
Set Up the Accessory Handset(s)
If your phone came packaged with accessory handsets, follow the steps below to get your cordless handsets ready for use.
Install the battery
) Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery covers. If any handset has the battery
cover already attached, press in on the notch and slide the cover down and off.
