) Place a handset in the base and any accessory handset(s) in the charger(s) with the display(s) facing forward. The charge light on the base and each charger 
should all turn on.
If... Try...
the charge - reseating the handset.
light does - checking the AC adapter connection. not turn on - seeing if the outlet is controlled by a
wall switch.
Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using them.
Connect the Telephone Cord
Use the telephone cord to connect the TEL LINE jack to a standard telephone wall jack.
Test the connection
) Pick up the handset from the cradle and press Talk. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should say Talk.
If... | Try... |
you don't hear a dial tone or the | checking the connection between |
display says Check Tel Line | the base and the phone jack. |
2) Make a quick test call. (Press Talk again to hang up.)
If... | Try... | |
you keep hearing a dial tone | changing to pulse dialing mode (see | |
page 25). | ||
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there's a lot of noise or static | see page 24 for tips on avoiding | |
interference. | ||
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) Test any accessory handsets the same way. If you can't get a dial tone or the handset display says Unavailable, try moving the handset closer to the base or resetting it (see page 25).
