Troubleshooting

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

Caller ID entries do not

• Although the call log entries you receive have 10 digits, (the area code plus the seven-digit

match the numbers I

number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or a 1 plus the seven digits,

need to dial.

or a 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you

 

dial from the call log.

 

• While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to display these dialing options for local and

 

long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number.

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• The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the telephone base.

shown in the handset

• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Use a working electrical

display window. Why

outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.

don’t I get a dial tone

• Reset your telephone by unplugging the power adapter from the telephone base. Disconnect

when I try to use this

the battery from the cordless handset. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug in the power adapter and

telephone?

re-install the battery. Place the handset in the telephone base and allow up to one minute for

 

the handset and telephone base to synchronize.

 

• Other electronic products may prevent your handset and telephone base from communicating

 

with each other. Try installing your telephone base as far away from these electronic devices as

 

possible: wireless routers, radios, radio towers, pager towers, cellular telephones, intercoms, room

 

monitors, televisions, personal computers, kitchen appliances and other cordless telephones.

 

 

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