If static is in 1 location: | If static is in all locations: |
- Check nearby for one of the | - Check near the base for the |
common interference sources. | source of interference. |
- Try moving the handset away | - Try moving the base away from |
from a suspected source, or try | a suspected source, or turn off |
moving the suspected source so | the source if possible. |
it’s not between the handset and | - If the base has an adjustable |
the base. | antenna, try raising the antenna |
- There is always more noise at the | so it stands straight up. |
edges of the base's range. If an | - If you have any service that |
Out of Range message displays, | uses the phone line, you might |
try moving closer to the base. | need a filter (see below). |
Installing a Line Filter or DSL Filter
Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line
can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes
static on telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store.
Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone’s base into the filter. Make a test call to make sure the noise is gone.
Liquid Damage
Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone.
If the exterior housing of the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal.
If moisture or liquid is inside the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow these steps:
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