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.

Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?

-If you have a hearing aid equipped with a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the interaction between the hearing aid and digital cordless phones can cause noise in the handset. If you have a T-coil hearing aid and you have problems with noise on the line, try turning on T-coilmode. Open the menu. Select Handset Setup, then select T-coil.

-Using T-coil mode can shorten the handset’s talk time; make sure to watch the battery status and keep the battery charged.

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:

 

 

Handset

Base

- Remove the battery cover and

- Disconnect the AC

disconnect the battery.

adapter to cut off the

- Let dry for at least 3 days with the

power.

battery disconnected and the cover off

- Disconnect the

for ventilation.

telephone cord.

- After the handset dries, reconnect the

- Let dry for at least

battery and replace the cover. Recharge

3 days before

the battery fully before using.

reconnecting.

 

 

CAUTION! DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base, and the microwave oven.

Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing

Your phone communicates with the land line telephone network two

ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. Most telephone companies use tone 36

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